Match Report
| Celtic | Celtic |  |  | Falkirk | Falkirk | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Richard Taylor | Richard Taylor | |||||||||||||||||
| John McGrory | J. McGrory |  | 71 | G |  | 1 | |  | G | 77 |  | Michael Neuffer | M. Neuffer | ||||||||
| Remco Corstanje | R. Corstanje |  | 73 | D | |  | 2 |  | D | 66 |  | Shaun Lowe | S. Lowe | ||||||||
| Victor Ferrer | V. Ferrer |  | 71 | D | | 3 | | D | 70 | | Neil Croft | N. Croft | |||||||||
| Darren Gascoigne | D. Gascoigne | | 61 | D | | 4 | | D | 66 |  | Jean Pierre Asuar | J. Asuar | |||||||||
| Billy Cleland | B. Cleland | | 71 | M | | 5 | | D | 64 |  | Nicu Arcos | N. Arcos | |||||||||
| Kevin Matteo | K. Matteo | | 70 | M | | 6 | | M | 77 | | Arturo Ortega | A. Ortega | |||||||||
| Duncan Johnstone | D. Johnstone | | 69 | M | | 7 | | M | 71 | | Barket Fahmi | B. Fahmi | |||||||||
| Andy Glass | A. Glass | | 65 | M | | 8 | | M | 79 | | Gavin Caldwell | G. Caldwell | |||||||||
| Kewullay Taldo | K. Taldo |  | 75 | A | | 9 | | A | 77 | | James Smithe | J. Smithe | |||||||||
| Benoit Nappi | B. Nappi | | 61 | A | | 10 | | A | 75 | | Arjan Van Dijk | A. Van Dijk | |||||||||
| Richard Young | R. Young | | 59 | A | | 11 | | A | 74 |  | Marcus Simonsson | M. Simonsson | |||||||||
| Datti Mohamed Jörgensen | D. Jörgensen | | 67 | G | | 12 | | D | 71 |  | Chris Salinas | C. Salinas | |||||||||
| Matt Bremner | M. Bremner | | 65 | M | | 13 | | M | 83 | | Patricio Peiro | P. Peiro | |||||||||
| Don James | D. James | | 64 | M | | 14 | | A | 76 | | David Minghelli | D. Minghelli | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
The air is cold and hail stones bounce off the ground here at Celtic Park where Celtic play host to Falkirk. A crowd of 19,490 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Celtic are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Falkirk appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Garry Glass.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Celtic are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Falkirk appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Garry Glass.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Celtic get the match underway!
2.08
0-0Nicu Arcos catches Benoit Nappi on the ankles. Nicu Arcos is warned by the referee! Benoit Nappi runs off the knock.
6.33
0-0Barket Fahmi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, James Smithe. James Smithe knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Remco Corstanje.
8.09
Gavin Caldwell flicks a high pass forward to Arjan Van Dijk who brings the ball under control. Arjan Van Dijk knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Victor Ferrer.
10.57
0-0Kewullay Taldo flicks a high pass forward. Richard Young controls it well on his chest. Richard Young shoots from long range but it is shockingly off target!
14.24
Duncan Johnstone flicks a high pass forward. Billy Cleland collects the pass. Billy Cleland controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
16.14
Arturo Ortega flicks a high pass forward. Arjan Van Dijk holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Arjan Van Dijk knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Victor Ferrer.
20.29
Kevin Matteo knocks the ball forward to Kewullay Taldo. Kewullay Taldo controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies well off target!
22.08
0-1Neil Croft makes a beautiful solo run. Neil Croft flicks a high pass forward. Arturo Ortega holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Arturo Ortega knocks in a cross ball towards James Smithe. James Smithe gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
27.33
0-1Nicu Arcos threads a neat ball through to James Smithe. James Smithe knocks in a cross ball towards Arturo Ortega. Arturo Ortega rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it is tipped over by John McGrory.
28.30
0-1It's a corner kick which Barket Fahmi takes quickly, playing the ball short to Neil Croft. Neil Croft cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
32.52
Gavin Caldwell comes in with a late challenge on Remco Corstanje. The referee warns Gavin Caldwell to calm down! Remco Corstanje runs off the knock.
33.11
Marcus Simonsson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Arjan Van Dijk. Arjan Van Dijk shoots from 20 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
34.21
Jean Pierre Asuar sees James Smithe in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. James Smithe flicks a high pass forward to Arjan Van Dijk who brings the ball under control. Arjan Van Dijk knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Darren Gascoigne.
39.38
0-1Remco Corstanje barges into Gavin Caldwell. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Gavin Caldwell runs off the knock.
44.58
0-1Gavin Caldwell comes in with a late challenge on Benoit Nappi. The referee brings Gavin Caldwell to one side and gives him another warning! Benoit Nappi carries on, but is struggling a bit.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Celtic appear unchanged since the first half. Falkirk also appear unchanged since the first half. The Falkirk players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and Falkirk kick off!
48.41
Barket Fahmi plays the ball forward to Arjan Van Dijk. Arjan Van Dijk makes a simple pass, allowing Marcus Simonsson to run into the box. Marcus Simonsson comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Marcus Simonsson!
53.18
Neil Croft kicks a strong pass forward to Arturo Ortega. Arturo Ortega passes the ball forward to Arjan Van Dijk. Arjan Van Dijk lofts in a cross ball towards Barket Fahmi. Barket Fahmi finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. John McGrory is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
60.24
0-3Falkirk have made a substitution with Chris Salinas replacing Neil Croft .
69.31
Chris Salinas darts forward. Chris Salinas makes a beautiful pass to the feet of James Smithe. James Smithe knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
72.05
Kevin Matteo chips the ball to his team mate, Richard Young. Richard Young knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
73.17
Darren Gascoigne chips the ball to his team mate, Kewullay Taldo. Kewullay Taldo tries a spectacular long range effort but it's well over the bar!
78.39
Billy Cleland threads a neat ball through to Andy Glass. Andy Glass shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Nice keeping!
81.21
Andy Glass flicks a high pass forward. Kevin Matteo controls it well on his chest. Kevin Matteo shoots from 25 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
83.44
Jean Pierre Asuar sees Arturo Ortega in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Arturo Ortega makes a probing pass to Arjan Van Dijk. Arjan Van Dijk knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Victor Ferrer.
84.18
Gavin Caldwell catches Billy Cleland on the ankles. The referee brings Gavin Caldwell to one side and gives him yet another warning! Billy Cleland stretches but gets up unharmed.
87.58
Kewullay Taldo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Kevin Matteo. Kevin Matteo shoots from outside the area. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
90.00
Duncan Johnstone threads the ball through to Billy Cleland. Billy Cleland flicks a high pass forward. Kewullay Taldo controls it well on his chest. Kewullay Taldo finds some space and shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. John McGrory (GK)
6
2. Remco Corstanje (DEF)
5
3. Victor Ferrer (DEF)
6
4. Darren Gascoigne (DEF)
6
5. Billy Cleland (MID)
6
6. Kevin Matteo (MID)
7
7. Duncan Johnstone (MID)
6
8. Andy Glass (MID)
6
9. Kewullay Taldo (ATT)
6
10. Benoit Nappi (ATT)
6
11. Richard Young (ATT)
6
12. Datti Mohamed Jörgensen (GK)
0
13. Matt Bremner (MID)
0
14. Don James (MID)
0
1. Michael Neuffer (GK)
6
2. Shaun Lowe (DEF)
6
3. Neil Croft (DEF)
6
4. Jean Pierre Asuar (DEF)
6
5. Nicu Arcos (DEF)
6
6. Arturo Ortega (MID)
8
7. Barket Fahmi (MID)
8
8. Gavin Caldwell (MID)
5
9. James Smithe (ATT)
8
10. Arjan Van Dijk (ATT)
7
11. Marcus Simonsson (ATT)
8
12. Chris Salinas (DEF)
6
13. Patricio Peiro (MID)
0
14. David Minghelli (ATT)
0