Match Report
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Match Report
Hail stones bounce on the pitch here at Falkirk Stadium where Falkirk play host to Celtic. A crowd of 17,284 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Falkirk are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Celtic appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Craig Hutchison.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Falkirk are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Celtic appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Craig Hutchison.
0.00
0-0Celtic get the match underway!
2.31
0-0Daniel Stockdale flicks a high pass forward. Kasper Beck collects the pass. Kasper Beck shoots from 25 yards but it is tipped over by Gary Dickov.
3.05
0-0Corner kick to Falkirk. Jose Cubilier plays it to the near post. Some silky footwork from Daniel Stockdale provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Magnificent block by Anton Sammer!
4.23
Daniel Stockdale decides to run forward with the ball. Daniel Stockdale whips in a cross ball towards Kasper Beck. Kasper Beck connects with a diving header. The keeper is on top of it. Quality keeping!
6.05
1-0Daniel Stockdale makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Xavier Deflandre. Xavier Deflandre rushes past Marinus Huistra! Xavier Deflandre comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Xavier Deflandre!
9.56
1-0Rodolphe Abdessadki decides to run forward with the ball. Rodolphe Abdessadki chips the ball to his team mate, Kasper Beck. Kasper Beck knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Marinus Huistra.
16.46
Gianmatteo Del Vecchio passes the ball forward to Camel Echouafni. Camel Echouafni finds some space and shoots from distance but Ragnar Ásgeirsson reads it well. Nice keeping!
18.56
Daniel Stockdale flicks the ball to his team mate, Kasper Beck. Kasper Beck cuts inside the box! Kasper Beck rockets a shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Good save!
20.12
1-0Les Hulme passes the ball forward to Xavier Deflandre. Xavier Deflandre lofts in a cross ball towards Kasper Beck. Kasper Beck connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
22.09
Matias Padilla knocks the ball to his team mate, Serge Poulard. Serge Poulard rushes past Gerhard Augstein! Some good footwork from Serge Poulard provides some space. He shoots at goal but Gerhard Augstein is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
24.14
Anton Sammer decides to run forward with the ball. Anton Sammer sees a break and surges forward. Anton Sammer runs straight at the defence! Anton Sammer shoots from just inside the box. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Well saved!
26.54
Jose Cubilier deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kasper Beck. Kasper Beck lofts in a cross ball towards Xavier Deflandre. Xavier Deflandre makes a looping header on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
27.05
Sergio Lima flicks a high ball forward to Daniel Stockdale who takes it down. Daniel Stockdale flicks a high ball forward to Kasper Beck who takes it down. Kasper Beck shoots from outside the area but it's well over the bar!
34.20
Sergio Lima controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Daniel Stockdale. Daniel Stockdale makes an attacking run forward. Daniel Stockdale shoots from distance his aim is horrendously poor!
36.42
1-0Daniel Stockdale hacks Matias Padilla from behind! Daniel Stockdale is warned by the referee! Matias Padilla gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Falkirk appear unchanged since the first half. Celtic also appear unchanged since the first half. The Celtic players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The second half starts with Falkirk kicking off!
47.09
Les Hulme brings the ball forward. Les Hulme sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but somehow Gary Dickov manages to keep it out.
49.28
Markus Schröder makes a beautiful solo run. Markus Schröder flicks the ball to his team mate, Serge Poulard. Serge Poulard plays a quick one-two with Camel Echouafni and rushes in on goal... Serge Poulard rockets a shot on goal but it is tipped over by Ragnar Ásgeirsson.
51.01
1-0Jose Cubilier catches Maurice Fabrie on the ankles. The referee warns Jose Cubilier to calm down! Maurice Fabrie stretches but gets up unharmed.
57.45
Anton Sammer barges into Xavier Deflandre. The referee warns Anton Sammer to calm down! Xavier Deflandre stretches but gets up unharmed.
61.59
1-0Lennart Lange makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Serge Poulard. Serge Poulard plays a one-two with Camel Echouafni and advances towards the goal... Sergio Lima barges into Serge Poulard. Penalty not given!!
63.14
Jose Cubilier hacks Maurice Fabrie from behind! The referee calls over Jose Cubilier again and warns him to calm down! Maurice Fabrie hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
65.45
1-0Garba Omolade flicks a high pass forward. Lennart Lange holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Lennart Lange sees space and advances. Lennart Lange knocks the ball forward to Serge Poulard but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
67.21
Matias Padilla threads a neat ball through to Camel Echouafni. Camel Echouafni runs straight at the defence! Camel Echouafni shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Solid save from Ragnar Ásgeirsson.
69.18
Matias Padilla threads a neat ball through to Camel Echouafni. Camel Echouafni makes a great pass forward. Serge Poulard runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
71.27
Jose Cubilier controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Xavier Deflandre. Xavier Deflandre lofts in a cross ball towards Kasper Beck. Kasper Beck directs the ball goalwards with his head. Gary Dickov manages to gather it.
72.12
Marinus Huistra flicks a high ball forward to Lennart Lange who takes it down. Lennart Lange changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Lennart Lange skips past Gerhard Augstein! Lennart Lange rockets a shot on goal. Magnificent save by Ragnar Ásgeirsson!
73.07
Jose Cubilier hacks Maurice Fabrie from behind! The referee brings Jose Cubilier to one side and gives him yet another warning! Maurice Fabrie runs off the knock.
75.54
Daniel Stockdale threads a neat ball through to Jorge Almeida. Jorge Almeida knocks in a cross ball towards Xavier Deflandre. Xavier Deflandre heads the ball goalwards. Gary Dickov is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
77.54
2-0Falkirk have made a substitution with Ian Bishop replacing Les Hulme .
79.34
Garba Omolade takes it forward alone. Garba Omolade knocks the ball to his team mate, Camel Echouafni. Camel Echouafni chips the ball to his team mate, Serge Poulard. Serge Poulard looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Serge Poulard scores for Celtic!!
90.00
Lennart Lange kicks a strong pass forward to Serge Poulard. Serge Poulard deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Camel Echouafni but the linesman indicates offside!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
8
7
Shots off Target
4
0
Offsides
0
3
Fouls
4
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
42.9%
57.1%
Play Area
26.4%
47.3%
26.4%
Scorers
| Xavier Deflandre 6, 76 | Serge Poulard 79 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Xavier Deflandre of Falkirk |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Ragnar Ásgeirsson (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Gerhard Augstein (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Rodolphe Abdessadki (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Sergio Lima (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Nuno Castro (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Les Hulme (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Daniel Stockdale (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Jose Cubilier (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Kasper Beck (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Xavier Deflandre (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 11. | Jorge Almeida (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Alexander Kneissl (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Ian Bishop (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Duncan Niven (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Gary Dickov (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Markus Schröder (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Marinus Huistra (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Garba Omolade (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Anton Sammer (DEF) | 7 | |
| 6. | Maurice Fabrie (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Matias Padilla (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Lennart Lange (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Gianmatteo Del Vecchio (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Serge Poulard (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Camel Echouafni (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Dominic Caldwell (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Scott McNeill (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Andy Ferguson (ATT) | 0 | |