Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Cliftonhill where Albion Rovers play host to Celtic. A crowd of 17,590 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Both Albion Rovers and Celtic are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Both Albion Rovers and Celtic are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
0.00
0-0Celtic kick off and get the match underway!
3.28
0-0Billy Caldwell chips the ball to his team mate, Julian Velasco. Julian Velasco deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Franois Zerdoux but the linesman indicates offside!
6.14
0-0Gian Paolo Di Cara threads the ball through to Mauricio Ambrosi. Mauricio Ambrosi knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Stuart Gemmill who gathers it comfortably.
10.43
0-0Gian Paolo Di Cara barges into Matt Strachan. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Matt Strachan stretches but gets up unharmed.
12.49
0-0Callum McCoist sees a break and surges forward. Callum McCoist lofts in a cross ball towards Mauricio Ambrosi. Mauricio Ambrosi flicks the ball with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
14.09
0-0Matt Strachan barges into Gian Paolo Di Cara. The referee calls over Matt Strachan and warns him to calm down! Gian Paolo Di Cara hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
16.11
0-0Pascal Arndt controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Callum McCoist. Callum McCoist sees space and advances. Callum McCoist shoots from outside the area but Stuart Gemmill is on top of it.
18.05
Gian Paolo Di Cara deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Scott Naysmith. Scott Naysmith whips in a cross ball towards Callum Gallacher. Callum Gallacher heads the ball goalwards but it is tipped over by Stuart Gemmill.
20.24
Callum Rae controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Scott Naysmith. Scott Naysmith knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Richard Mason.
21.17
Matt Strachan makes a simple pass to Gavin Mcallister. Gavin Mcallister shoots from 20 yards but it is miles over!
28.34
Callum McCoist kicks a strong pass forward to Scott Naysmith. Scott Naysmith shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
30.36
Billy Caldwell advances with the ball. Billy Caldwell tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies wide!
32.03
Andy Souness passes the ball forward to Matt Strachan. Matt Strachan passes the ball forward to Gavin Mcallister. Gavin Mcallister shoots from outside the area. Magnificent save by Guillermo Garrido!
36.47
Gian Paolo Di Cara threads the ball through to Scott Naysmith. Scott Naysmith controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
38.35
Billy Caldwell chips the ball to his team mate, Franois Zerdoux. Franois Zerdoux lofts in a cross ball towards Julian Velasco. Julian Velasco flicks the ball with his head but it is miles over!
40.54
Gian Paolo Di Cara knocks the ball to his team mate, Mauricio Ambrosi. Mauricio Ambrosi shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Stuart Gemmill.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
The whistle blows and Albion Rovers get the second half underway!
48.39
Andy Souness controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Adrien André. Adrien André decides to run forward with the ball. Adrien André tries a spectacular long range effort but it curls horrendously wide!
51.27
Ivan Westwood passes the ball forward to Callum McCoist. Callum McCoist makes a probing pass to Mauricio Ambrosi. Mauricio Ambrosi tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
53.49
Gian Paolo Di Cara knocks the ball forward to Scott Naysmith. Scott Naysmith shoots from 25 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
54.11
Callum Rae brings the ball forward. Callum Rae whips in a cross ball towards Mauricio Ambrosi. Mauricio Ambrosi directs the ball goalwards with his head but it flies wide!
55.50
Callum Dalglish passes the ball forward to Matt Strachan. Matt Strachan knocks the ball to his team mate, Julian Velasco. Julian Velasco shoots from 25 yards but it flies wide!
57.06
Adrien André sees a break and surges forward. Adrien André tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
60.02
Andy Collins kicks a strong pass forward to Callum Rae. Callum Rae knocks the ball to his team mate, Callum Gallacher. Callum Gallacher knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Andy Souness.
61.48
Billy Caldwell makes a simple pass to Gavin Mcallister. Gavin Mcallister shoots from 25 yards but it flies wide!
71.28
Callum Rae flicks the ball to his team mate, Callum Gallacher. Callum Gallacher knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Stuart Gemmill who gathers it comfortably.
73.26
Adrien André threads the ball through to Gavin Mcallister. Gavin Mcallister shoots from outside the area but it curls horrendously wide!
75.05
0-0Billy Caldwell catches Callum Rae on the ankles. The referee calls over Billy Caldwell and warns him to calm down! Callum Rae carries on, but is struggling a bit.
78.08
Adrien André flicks the ball to his team mate, Gavin Mcallister. Gavin Mcallister finds some space and shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
81.15
Andy Souness threads the ball through to Matt Strachan. Matt Strachan knocks the ball to his team mate, Gavin Mcallister. Gavin Mcallister tries a spectacular long range effort but it goes wide for a goal kick.
84.27
Billy Caldwell knocks the ball to his team mate, Franois Zerdoux. Franois Zerdoux knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ivan Westwood.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
5
1
Shots off Target
4
10
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
48.2%
51.8%
Play Area
22.9%
49.4%
27.7%