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Season 26 Archive: Elite League Cup Match 3
Celtic FC 2 - 2 AC Milan
Elite League Cup Group Match, Celtic FC vs. AC Milan (Thu May 24)
Celtic FC | AC Milan
4-4-2 A | 4-1-3-2 D
Stuart Neilson | Darren Broadhurst
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T_Flowers GK | GK M_Steklenburg
K_Abrha DF | DF C_Ferrara
Henrique DF | DF Ricadio
C_Kabasele DF | DF J_Richards
K_Ajer DF | DF D_Yedlin
K_Mizuno MF | DM Leroy_Fer
A_Ben_Hatira MF | MF Jese
R_V_Persie MF | MF J_Cole
L_Holtby MF | MF Alexis
P_McGowan FW | FW Pezza
M_Phisbaena FW | FW L_Suarez
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S_Assenjo SUB | SUB M_Kingsley
B_Howedes SUB | SUB P_McGrath
P_A_Cocu SUB | SUB D_Boerrigter
C_Makelele SUB | SUB T_Purcell
S_Chalmers SUB | SUB D_Stanfield
Referee: S_Farina (Italy)
Min. 1 :(amn) Jese brings it under control
... He takes on Henrique
... He gets past him!
... He puts in L_Suarez!
... L_Suarez tries the lob from 30 yards !
... He couldn't have struck it more sweetly!!
... But it sails past the post !!
... T_Flowers never had a chance!
Min. 2 :(amn) Ricadio cuts inside his opponent
... He worked that well
... Henrique seizes control of the ball
... He hoists it forward
Min. 4 :(amn) Leroy_Fer kicks R_V_Persie off the ball
... Well spotted by S_Farina
... He could be off here!
... The referee reaches to his pocket!
... He jots down his name!
... RED CARD!!
... I think he was unlucky there, deserve a booking only!
Min. 5 :(amn) Pezza sidesteps his marker
... He runs forward now
... C_Kabasele is late with that one
... I think he was just trying to get to the ball
Min. 5 :(amn) Jese with an excellent first touch
... He sees a team mate making a run!
... He swings the ball in
... L_Suarez gets on the end of the pass
... He is in space!
... But he loses control of it
... K_Abrha takes possession
Min. 6 :(cfc) A_Ben_Hatira hoofs it up field to find P_McGowan
... P_McGowan strikes a wicked curler !
... The fans get off there seats!
... But it sails over !!
Min. 14 :(cfc) A_Ben_Hatira with the heel pass to P_McGowan
... D_Yedlin plays it back
... M_Steklenburg slips!!
... It goes just wide
... CORNER!
... A_Ben_Hatira chips the ball in towards the back post!
... Alexis clears the danger
Min. 14 :(amn) Alexis turns past the defender
... He sees a team mate in space
... He passes it to L_Suarez
... L_Suarez tries to catch the keeper out!
... T_Flowers gathers it comfortably
Min. 16 :(cfc) M_Phisbaena runs forward
... M_Phisbaena belts the ball towards goal!
... It swerves a lot in the air
... The net bulges!
... GOAL !!
... He kisses his shirt!!
... He shows his love for the club!!
... The fans cheer him and chant his name!!
... Lets see if Celtic FC can hang onto that lead!
... Celtic FC 1-0 AC Milan ...
Min. 17 :(amn) AC Milan made the switch to a A strategy
Min. 17 :(cfc) L_Holtby has the ball on the wing
... He knocks the ball past Ricadio
... He puts in P_McGowan!
... P_McGowan unleashes a pile driver !
... But the ball goes harmlessly wide
Min. 20 :(cfc) R_V_Persie heads the ball back to M_Phisbaena
... M_Phisbaena tries one from the edge of the box !
... But M_Steklenburg makes an easy save
Min. 22 :(cfc) A_Ben_Hatira with a penetrating pass to K_Ajer
... K_Ajer attempts to nutmeg M_Steklenburg!
... The shot slips through M_Steklenburg's hands
... But goes wide!
... He got away with that!
Min. 22 :(amn) Jese crosses into the box, finding Pezza
... Excellent sliding challenge from K_Ajer
... He could have easily caught the defender is he hadn't been careful
Min. 26 :(cfc) P_McGowan nutmegs Ricadio, he continues to run forward
... A glorious effort by P_McGowan !
... Brilliant save from M_Steklenburg
... That must have impressed his national manager sitting in the stands
Min. 26 :(cfc) M_Phisbaena breaks clear of the defence!
... He is clean through on M_Steklenburg!
... J_Cole brings him down!
... He could be off here!
... S_Farina reaches to his pocket!
... He jots down his name!
... YELLOW CARD!!
... I think he was lucky to escape with a caution!
... FREE KICK!
... They are lining up to take this one!
... R_V_Persie swings it in
... P_McGowan gets on the end of it
... J_Richards takes out the attacker
... He looked to have fouled him there
Min. 30 :(cfc) Henrique is closed down
... He plays a quick pass
... M_Phisbaena latches onto the ball
... D_Yedlin makes the challenge and clears the ball
Min. 31 :(cfc) A_Ben_Hatira takes advantage of a defensive mistake
... It's a lucky break
... A_Ben_Hatira drives the ball low !
... M_Steklenburg blocks the shot with his legs
... It goes clear!
Min. 32 :(cfc) A_Ben_Hatira finds L_Holtby in acres of space
... L_Holtby has time and space on the edge of the box!
... He shoots towards goal!
... But M_Steklenburg makes an easy save
Min. 32 :(amn) J_Cole with a superb first touch
... He sees a team mate making a run!
... He plays the ball across to him!
... L_Suarez gets on the end of the pass
... But he steps on the ball and falls over!
... L_Holtby hits it out for a throw
Min. 33 :(cfc) Henrique moves out over to the edge of the pitch
... He plays the ball through to L_Holtby
... But J_Richards will cut out the threat
Min. 38 :(cfc) K_Mizuno boots it towards P_McGowan
... P_McGowan swings in the shot!
... Saved by M_Steklenburg
Min. 39 :(cfc) M_Phisbaena takes advantage of a mistake by C_Ferrara
... Can he make them pay?
... D_Yedlin reads the situation well and wins the ball
Min. 39 :(amn) J_Cole plays the early ball across the box to find Pezza in space
... Pezza hits the shot with the outside of the left foot!
... But T_Flowers just gets his fingers to that one
... S_Farina has given a goal kick
... He's not having the best of days !
Min. 40 :(amn) J_Cole has it now
... He takes on K_Abrha
... He gets past him!
... He puts in L_Suarez!
... K_Ajer seizes control of the ball
... He hoists it forward
Min. 41 :(amn) Alexis barges K_Abrha off the ball
... K_Abrha moves quickly to get the tackle in this time
Min. 43 :(REF) The 4th referee signals that there are 3 minutes of time to be added on
Min. 43 :(cfc) Henrique with the deft touch
... He takes it past Pezza
... He knocks it to P_McGowan!
... P_McGowan attempts a low drive!
... M_Steklenburg won't get to that!
... It clips the post!
... And goes wide!
Min. 44 :(cfc) M_Phisbaena plays a quick one-two with his team mate
... He heads towards the goal
... He slides it past the defender!
... A powerful header from M_Phisbaena !
... It looks good
... But M_Steklenburg hits it away
... He could have held onto that!
Min. 45 :(amn) Jese flicks it past K_Abrha
... He runs forward
... Jese has his eyes on the goal!
... He shoots!
... He couldn't have struck it more sweetly!!
... T_Flowers saves it !!
... What a great save!
... CORNER!
... Swung in by Jese
... T_Flowers catches it!
Min. 46 :(amn) Alexis beats one
... Knocks it past a second
... And finds Jese
... Jese shapes up for a shot!
... But T_Flowers gets down well to tip the ball wide
... CORNER!
... Jese floats the ball in!
... Henrique clears the danger
Min. 47 :(cfc) K_Ajer leaps into the air
... He wins the header
... He heads it across to P_McGowan
... P_McGowan hits a crisp volley!
... He has put it over the bar!
... He looks stunned by that miss!
... He puts his face in his hands!
Min. 48 :(cfc) K_Mizuno beats his marker
... His quick feet took him past the defender
... K_Mizuno looks to see where M_Steklenburg is!
... He shoots!
... It hits the bar
... And goes over!
... M_Steklenburg was beaten there!
************* HALF TIME ****************
Half Time Score: Celtic FC 1-0 AC Milan
Min. 47 :(cfc) R_V_Persie flicks it over the defender and runs onto it
... He showed great skill and pace there
... What a shot from R_V_Persie !
... It could go anywhere
... OOOOHHHHH!!!!
... Unbelievable!!!
... It's gone wide
Min. 50 :(cfc) K_Mizuno sprints down the flank
... He plays the ball across to M_Phisbaena
... M_Phisbaena with the deft touch!
... He hits the ball towards goal!
... The shot takes a wicked deflection
... M_Steklenburg dives desperately to try and save it!!
... He can't get to it!
... But it creeps just wide!!
... The deflection had M_Steklenburg beaten!
... CORNER!
... P_McGowan plays it into the danger area!
... M_Steklenburg easily claims the ball!
Min. 50 :(amn) L_Suarez finds his way through
... His quick turn fooled K_Abrha
... C_Kabasele slides in to knock the ball out for a corner
... CORNER!
... J_Cole hits it into the box!
... T_Flowers easily catches it!
Min. 51 :(cfc) A_Ben_Hatira with an inch perfect pass to P_McGowan
... Pezza hits it out for a corner
... CORNER!
... L_Holtby floats the ball in!
... M_Steklenburg catches it!
Min. 54 :(cfc) R_V_Persie knocks it past D_Yedlin and runs onto it
... He showed great skill and pace there
... R_V_Persie has a go!
... But M_Steklenburg palms it away
... He could have caught that!
Min. 54 :(amn) Pezza finds his way through
... His quick turn fooled the defender
... Pezza tries the lob from 30 yards !
... GOAL !!
... What a great finish
... All square, that should make things interesting!
... Celtic FC 1-1 AC Milan ...
Min. 56 :(cfc) K_Mizuno holds up the ball
... He plays the ball to M_Phisbaena
... C_Ferrara slides in to knock the ball out for a throw-in
Min. 56 :(amn) L_Suarez takes on the defender
... He runs past the defender
... K_Abrha with a bad challenge
... That was a deliberate act that deserves punishment
... He's in trouble here!!
... YELLOW CARD!
... He deserved that! And was lucky it wasn't more!
Min. 58 :(cfc) R_V_Persie holds up the ball
... He plays the ball to P_McGowan
... But he loses control of it
... Ricadio belts it clear
Min. 58 :(amn) L_Suarez lobs it over C_Kabasele
... L_Suarez with a powerful downward header!
... GOAL !!
... He jumps up and punches the air
... That puts AC Milan ahead!
... Now can they hang onto it!
... Celtic FC 1-2 AC Milan ...
Min. 59 :(amn) It looks as though AC Milan is now playing C
Min. 60 :(cfc) C_Makelele will replace the useless K_Mizuno and will play MF
Min. 61 :(cfc) M_Phisbaena knocks it past Ricadio and runs onto it
... He showed great skill and pace there
... But he loses control of it
... C_Ferrara hits it out for a throw
Min. 64 :(cfc) R_V_Persie has the ball on the wing
... He knocks the ball past J_Richards
... He puts in M_Phisbaena!
... M_Phisbaena looks to see where M_Steklenburg is!
... He shoots!
... M_Steklenburg makes a difficult save
... CORNER!
... The corner is swung in by R_V_Persie!
... K_Ajer with the shot!
... But he puts it well wide
... The AC Milan fans taunt him!
Min. 68 :(amn) J_Richards finds Pezza on the edge of the box
... Pezza aims for the top right corner !
... But T_Flowers tips it over
... S_Farina has given a goal kick
... Unbelievable !
Min. 69 :(cfc) C_Makelele gets to the by-line
... He sees a team mate in space
... He plays the ball through to K_Ajer
... K_Ajer is clean through!
... He tries to take it round M_Steklenburg
... He nutmegs M_Steklenburg
... M_Steklenburg does well to save it !!
... CORNER!
... The corner is swung in by L_Holtby!
... M_Phisbaena gets something on it!
... It's wide!
... 9 times out of ten he would have scored that!
Min. 70 :(cfc) It looks like the manager is going to make a few changes to his side.
... P_A_Cocu will come on for C_Kabasele and play DF
Min. 70 :(cfc) S_Chalmers will come on for M_Phisbaena and play FW
Min. 70 :(cfc) R_V_Persie is taking a throw in
... He dries the ball on his shirt
... He throws the ball to P_McGowan
... P_McGowan tries the lob from 30 yards !
... He couldn't have hit that shot much better!!
... M_Steklenburg tips it wide !!
... Great goalkeeping there!
... CORNER!
... A_Ben_Hatira plays it towards the near post!
... L_Holtby with the shot!
... M_Steklenburg gathers it comfortably
Min. 74 :(cfc) L_Holtby with a smart pass to P_McGowan
... C_Ferrara intercepts the pass
Min. 75 :(amn) D_Stanfield is being prepared to come on
... Pezza is leaving the pitch
... He applauds the crowd
... Looks like his replacement will play FW
Min. 77 :(amn) P_McGrath is being brought on
... J_Richards is leaving the pitch
... Looks like the substitute will play DF
Min. 77 :(cfc) A_Ben_Hatira curls the ball out wide to S_Chalmers
... S_Chalmers attempts a lob!
... M_Steklenburg gets his fingertips to it
... It's pushed around the post to safety
... CORNER!
... R_V_Persie plays it towards the near post!
... K_Abrha gets to it!
... It goes wide!
... He made that look harder than it was!!
Min. 78 :(cfc) C_Makelele finds P_McGowan with a ball over the defence
... P_McGowan attempts a chip!
... M_Steklenburg won't get to that!
... GOAL !!
... Pick that one out!!
... An equaliser late in the game!!
... Celtic FC 2-2 AC Milan ...
Min. 79 :(amn) J_Cole finds C_Ferrara with a perfectly weighted pass
... Driven towards goal by C_Ferrara !
... T_Flowers tips it round the post
... Good save
... Corner not given!!
Min. 80 :(amn) Ricadio with the dribble
... C_Makelele is easily beaten
... Wonderful sliding challenge by K_Abrha
Min. 85 :(cfc) A_Ben_Hatira runs with the ball to the corner flag
... He plays the ball across to P_McGowan
... P_McGowan fires off a left-footed shot !
... But M_Steklenburg tips it over
... S_Farina has given a goal kick
... Unbelievable !
Min. 85 :(amn) D_Stanfield takes advantage of a defensive mistake
... That mistake could prove costly
... D_Stanfield with his head down lets it go !
... It floats over T_Flowers
... Its heading goal ward!
... But floats just over
... That was a great effort
Min. 87 :(cfc) R_V_Persie controls the ball with a deft piece of skill
... He plays the ball into the middle!
... P_McGowan gets onto the end of the pass!
... P_McGowan must beat M_Steklenburg!
... M_Steklenburg gets his body behind the ball and saves
... Text book goalkeeping!
Min. 88 :(REF) The 4th referee signals that there are 4 minutes of time to be added on
Min. 88 :(amn) D_Yedlin loses P_A_Cocu
... D_Yedlin attempts a chip!
... T_Flowers gets the finger tips to it
... And puts it over
... CORNER!
... Jese curls it into the box!
... Henrique belts it clear
Min. 91 :(amn) L_Suarez controls the ball immaculately
... Leaves the defenders for dead
... This looks like it could be a great chance
... Henrique pulls on his shirt
... He wins the ball
... The defender got away with the foul there!
Min. 93 :(cfc) P_McGowan takes advantage of a defensive mistake
... It's a lucky break
... A skilful effort from P_McGowan !
... M_Steklenburg narrows the angle and turns the ball away to safety
Min. 93 :(amn) Jese with an incisive pass to L_Suarez
... L_Suarez with a graceful, looping effort !
... T_Flowers makes a fine save
************* FULL TIME ****************
Match Details
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Venue : Celtic Park
Attendance : 117,601
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Celtic FC Match Info
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Best player : P_McGowan (Man of the Match)
Scorers : M_Phisbaena (16), P_McGowan (78)
Sent Off : N/A
Booked : K_Abrha (56)
Injured : N/A
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AC Milan Match Info
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Best player : Pezza
Scorers : Pezza (54), L_Suarez (58)
Sent Off : Leroy_Fer (4)
Booked : J_Cole (26)
Injured : N/A
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Match Statistics
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Celtic FC | AC Milan
Attempts on Goal : 28 | 12
Off target : 11 | 2
On target : 17 | 10
Possession : 63 | 37
Corners : 7 | 4
Red Cards : 0 | 1
Yellow Cards : 1 | 1
Subs Used : 3 | 2
Fouls : 8 | 8
Key Tackles : 9 | 10
Key Passes : 24 | 11
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Final Score : Celtic FC 2 - 2 AC Milan
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Player Statistics - Celtic FC
Name Pos St Tk Ps Sh Ag | Min Sav Ktk Kps Ass Sht Gls Yel Red KAb TAb PAb SAb
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T_Flowers GK 39 2 2 1 27 | 97 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 30 0 0 0
K_Abrha DF 1 29 9 6 33 | 97 0 3 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 58 -2 -1
Henrique DF 1 28 11 8 29 | 97 0 4 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 80 30 0
C_Kabasele DF 3 28 8 6 30 | 73 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 20 0 0
K_Ajer DF 1 25 10 7 21 | 97 0 2 1 0 3 0 0 0 0 40 10 12
K_Mizuno MF 1 8 32 10 28 | 63 0 0 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 30 1
A_Ben_Hatira MF 2 6 30 8 40 | 97 0 0 7 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 70 10
R_V_Persie MF 2 9 28 13 31 | 97 0 0 6 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 60 11
L_Holtby MF 2 8 28 8 21 | 97 0 1 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 20 20 20
P_McGowan FW 2 9 8 33 16 | 97 0 0 0 0 11 1 0 0 0 0 0 99
M_Phisbaena FW 2 9 13 32 32 | 73 0 0 0 0 6 1 0 0 0 0 0 67
S_Assenjo GK 28 3 3 4 34 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
B_Howedes DF 2 32 11 8 23 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
P_A_Cocu DF 2 29 7 11 30 | 24 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
C_Makelele MF 2 12 28 10 30 | 34 0 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 40 0
S_Chalmers FW 1 8 8 25 32 | 24 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 10
Player Statistics - AC Milan
Name Pos St Tk Ps Sh Ag | Min Sav Ktk Kps Ass Sht Gls Yel Red KAb TAb PAb SAb
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M_Steklenburg GK 35 3 1 1 32 | 97 17 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 65 0 0 0
C_Ferrara DF 2 27 8 6 22 | 97 0 3 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 60 0 10
Ricadio DF 3 25 8 6 32 | 97 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 20 0 0
J_Richards DF 1 25 6 7 22 | 80 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 40 10 0
D_Yedlin DF 1 23 10 5 23 | 97 0 3 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 60 0 10
Leroy_Fer DM 2 10 27 8 36 | 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 -10 -10 -10
Jese MF 2 5 27 7 41 | 97 0 0 4 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 40 20
J_Cole MF 3 8 25 7 33 | 97 0 0 4 0 0 0 1 0 0 -2 38 -2
Alexis MF 3 9 24 13 12 | 97 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 20 20 0
Pezza FW 1 8 12 26 32 | 78 0 1 0 0 3 1 0 0 0 20 0 55
L_Suarez FW 2 10 6 25 34 | 97 0 0 0 0 4 1 0 0 0 0 0 56
M_Kingsley GK 25 2 1 3 30 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
P_McGrath DF 1 27 11 7 12 | 17 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
D_Boerrigter MF 2 9 25 12 32 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
T_Purcell MF 3 12 23 6 22 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
D_Stanfield FW 2 8 5 27 32 | 19 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
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Celtic FC | AC Milan
4-4-2 A | 4-1-3-2 D
Stuart Neilson | Darren Broadhurst
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T_Flowers GK | GK M_Steklenburg
K_Abrha DF | DF C_Ferrara
Henrique DF | DF Ricadio
C_Kabasele DF | DF J_Richards
K_Ajer DF | DF D_Yedlin
K_Mizuno MF | DM Leroy_Fer
A_Ben_Hatira MF | MF Jese
R_V_Persie MF | MF J_Cole
L_Holtby MF | MF Alexis
P_McGowan FW | FW Pezza
M_Phisbaena FW | FW L_Suarez
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S_Assenjo SUB | SUB M_Kingsley
B_Howedes SUB | SUB P_McGrath
P_A_Cocu SUB | SUB D_Boerrigter
C_Makelele SUB | SUB T_Purcell
S_Chalmers SUB | SUB D_Stanfield
Referee: S_Farina (Italy)
Min. 1 :(amn) Jese brings it under control
... He takes on Henrique
... He gets past him!
... He puts in L_Suarez!
... L_Suarez tries the lob from 30 yards !
... He couldn't have struck it more sweetly!!
... But it sails past the post !!
... T_Flowers never had a chance!
Min. 2 :(amn) Ricadio cuts inside his opponent
... He worked that well
... Henrique seizes control of the ball
... He hoists it forward
Min. 4 :(amn) Leroy_Fer kicks R_V_Persie off the ball
... Well spotted by S_Farina
... He could be off here!
... The referee reaches to his pocket!
... He jots down his name!
... RED CARD!!
... I think he was unlucky there, deserve a booking only!
Min. 5 :(amn) Pezza sidesteps his marker
... He runs forward now
... C_Kabasele is late with that one
... I think he was just trying to get to the ball
Min. 5 :(amn) Jese with an excellent first touch
... He sees a team mate making a run!
... He swings the ball in
... L_Suarez gets on the end of the pass
... He is in space!
... But he loses control of it
... K_Abrha takes possession
Min. 6 :(cfc) A_Ben_Hatira hoofs it up field to find P_McGowan
... P_McGowan strikes a wicked curler !
... The fans get off there seats!
... But it sails over !!
Min. 14 :(cfc) A_Ben_Hatira with the heel pass to P_McGowan
... D_Yedlin plays it back
... M_Steklenburg slips!!
... It goes just wide
... CORNER!
... A_Ben_Hatira chips the ball in towards the back post!
... Alexis clears the danger
Min. 14 :(amn) Alexis turns past the defender
... He sees a team mate in space
... He passes it to L_Suarez
... L_Suarez tries to catch the keeper out!
... T_Flowers gathers it comfortably
Min. 16 :(cfc) M_Phisbaena runs forward
... M_Phisbaena belts the ball towards goal!
... It swerves a lot in the air
... The net bulges!
... GOAL !!
... He kisses his shirt!!
... He shows his love for the club!!
... The fans cheer him and chant his name!!
... Lets see if Celtic FC can hang onto that lead!
... Celtic FC 1-0 AC Milan ...
Min. 17 :(amn) AC Milan made the switch to a A strategy
Min. 17 :(cfc) L_Holtby has the ball on the wing
... He knocks the ball past Ricadio
... He puts in P_McGowan!
... P_McGowan unleashes a pile driver !
... But the ball goes harmlessly wide
Min. 20 :(cfc) R_V_Persie heads the ball back to M_Phisbaena
... M_Phisbaena tries one from the edge of the box !
... But M_Steklenburg makes an easy save
Min. 22 :(cfc) A_Ben_Hatira with a penetrating pass to K_Ajer
... K_Ajer attempts to nutmeg M_Steklenburg!
... The shot slips through M_Steklenburg's hands
... But goes wide!
... He got away with that!
Min. 22 :(amn) Jese crosses into the box, finding Pezza
... Excellent sliding challenge from K_Ajer
... He could have easily caught the defender is he hadn't been careful
Min. 26 :(cfc) P_McGowan nutmegs Ricadio, he continues to run forward
... A glorious effort by P_McGowan !
... Brilliant save from M_Steklenburg
... That must have impressed his national manager sitting in the stands
Min. 26 :(cfc) M_Phisbaena breaks clear of the defence!
... He is clean through on M_Steklenburg!
... J_Cole brings him down!
... He could be off here!
... S_Farina reaches to his pocket!
... He jots down his name!
... YELLOW CARD!!
... I think he was lucky to escape with a caution!
... FREE KICK!
... They are lining up to take this one!
... R_V_Persie swings it in
... P_McGowan gets on the end of it
... J_Richards takes out the attacker
... He looked to have fouled him there
Min. 30 :(cfc) Henrique is closed down
... He plays a quick pass
... M_Phisbaena latches onto the ball
... D_Yedlin makes the challenge and clears the ball
Min. 31 :(cfc) A_Ben_Hatira takes advantage of a defensive mistake
... It's a lucky break
... A_Ben_Hatira drives the ball low !
... M_Steklenburg blocks the shot with his legs
... It goes clear!
Min. 32 :(cfc) A_Ben_Hatira finds L_Holtby in acres of space
... L_Holtby has time and space on the edge of the box!
... He shoots towards goal!
... But M_Steklenburg makes an easy save
Min. 32 :(amn) J_Cole with a superb first touch
... He sees a team mate making a run!
... He plays the ball across to him!
... L_Suarez gets on the end of the pass
... But he steps on the ball and falls over!
... L_Holtby hits it out for a throw
Min. 33 :(cfc) Henrique moves out over to the edge of the pitch
... He plays the ball through to L_Holtby
... But J_Richards will cut out the threat
Min. 38 :(cfc) K_Mizuno boots it towards P_McGowan
... P_McGowan swings in the shot!
... Saved by M_Steklenburg
Min. 39 :(cfc) M_Phisbaena takes advantage of a mistake by C_Ferrara
... Can he make them pay?
... D_Yedlin reads the situation well and wins the ball
Min. 39 :(amn) J_Cole plays the early ball across the box to find Pezza in space
... Pezza hits the shot with the outside of the left foot!
... But T_Flowers just gets his fingers to that one
... S_Farina has given a goal kick
... He's not having the best of days !
Min. 40 :(amn) J_Cole has it now
... He takes on K_Abrha
... He gets past him!
... He puts in L_Suarez!
... K_Ajer seizes control of the ball
... He hoists it forward
Min. 41 :(amn) Alexis barges K_Abrha off the ball
... K_Abrha moves quickly to get the tackle in this time
Min. 43 :(REF) The 4th referee signals that there are 3 minutes of time to be added on
Min. 43 :(cfc) Henrique with the deft touch
... He takes it past Pezza
... He knocks it to P_McGowan!
... P_McGowan attempts a low drive!
... M_Steklenburg won't get to that!
... It clips the post!
... And goes wide!
Min. 44 :(cfc) M_Phisbaena plays a quick one-two with his team mate
... He heads towards the goal
... He slides it past the defender!
... A powerful header from M_Phisbaena !
... It looks good
... But M_Steklenburg hits it away
... He could have held onto that!
Min. 45 :(amn) Jese flicks it past K_Abrha
... He runs forward
... Jese has his eyes on the goal!
... He shoots!
... He couldn't have struck it more sweetly!!
... T_Flowers saves it !!
... What a great save!
... CORNER!
... Swung in by Jese
... T_Flowers catches it!
Min. 46 :(amn) Alexis beats one
... Knocks it past a second
... And finds Jese
... Jese shapes up for a shot!
... But T_Flowers gets down well to tip the ball wide
... CORNER!
... Jese floats the ball in!
... Henrique clears the danger
Min. 47 :(cfc) K_Ajer leaps into the air
... He wins the header
... He heads it across to P_McGowan
... P_McGowan hits a crisp volley!
... He has put it over the bar!
... He looks stunned by that miss!
... He puts his face in his hands!
Min. 48 :(cfc) K_Mizuno beats his marker
... His quick feet took him past the defender
... K_Mizuno looks to see where M_Steklenburg is!
... He shoots!
... It hits the bar
... And goes over!
... M_Steklenburg was beaten there!
************* HALF TIME ****************
Half Time Score: Celtic FC 1-0 AC Milan
Min. 47 :(cfc) R_V_Persie flicks it over the defender and runs onto it
... He showed great skill and pace there
... What a shot from R_V_Persie !
... It could go anywhere
... OOOOHHHHH!!!!
... Unbelievable!!!
... It's gone wide
Min. 50 :(cfc) K_Mizuno sprints down the flank
... He plays the ball across to M_Phisbaena
... M_Phisbaena with the deft touch!
... He hits the ball towards goal!
... The shot takes a wicked deflection
... M_Steklenburg dives desperately to try and save it!!
... He can't get to it!
... But it creeps just wide!!
... The deflection had M_Steklenburg beaten!
... CORNER!
... P_McGowan plays it into the danger area!
... M_Steklenburg easily claims the ball!
Min. 50 :(amn) L_Suarez finds his way through
... His quick turn fooled K_Abrha
... C_Kabasele slides in to knock the ball out for a corner
... CORNER!
... J_Cole hits it into the box!
... T_Flowers easily catches it!
Min. 51 :(cfc) A_Ben_Hatira with an inch perfect pass to P_McGowan
... Pezza hits it out for a corner
... CORNER!
... L_Holtby floats the ball in!
... M_Steklenburg catches it!
Min. 54 :(cfc) R_V_Persie knocks it past D_Yedlin and runs onto it
... He showed great skill and pace there
... R_V_Persie has a go!
... But M_Steklenburg palms it away
... He could have caught that!
Min. 54 :(amn) Pezza finds his way through
... His quick turn fooled the defender
... Pezza tries the lob from 30 yards !
... GOAL !!
... What a great finish
... All square, that should make things interesting!
... Celtic FC 1-1 AC Milan ...
Min. 56 :(cfc) K_Mizuno holds up the ball
... He plays the ball to M_Phisbaena
... C_Ferrara slides in to knock the ball out for a throw-in
Min. 56 :(amn) L_Suarez takes on the defender
... He runs past the defender
... K_Abrha with a bad challenge
... That was a deliberate act that deserves punishment
... He's in trouble here!!
... YELLOW CARD!
... He deserved that! And was lucky it wasn't more!
Min. 58 :(cfc) R_V_Persie holds up the ball
... He plays the ball to P_McGowan
... But he loses control of it
... Ricadio belts it clear
Min. 58 :(amn) L_Suarez lobs it over C_Kabasele
... L_Suarez with a powerful downward header!
... GOAL !!
... He jumps up and punches the air
... That puts AC Milan ahead!
... Now can they hang onto it!
... Celtic FC 1-2 AC Milan ...
Min. 59 :(amn) It looks as though AC Milan is now playing C
Min. 60 :(cfc) C_Makelele will replace the useless K_Mizuno and will play MF
Min. 61 :(cfc) M_Phisbaena knocks it past Ricadio and runs onto it
... He showed great skill and pace there
... But he loses control of it
... C_Ferrara hits it out for a throw
Min. 64 :(cfc) R_V_Persie has the ball on the wing
... He knocks the ball past J_Richards
... He puts in M_Phisbaena!
... M_Phisbaena looks to see where M_Steklenburg is!
... He shoots!
... M_Steklenburg makes a difficult save
... CORNER!
... The corner is swung in by R_V_Persie!
... K_Ajer with the shot!
... But he puts it well wide
... The AC Milan fans taunt him!
Min. 68 :(amn) J_Richards finds Pezza on the edge of the box
... Pezza aims for the top right corner !
... But T_Flowers tips it over
... S_Farina has given a goal kick
... Unbelievable !
Min. 69 :(cfc) C_Makelele gets to the by-line
... He sees a team mate in space
... He plays the ball through to K_Ajer
... K_Ajer is clean through!
... He tries to take it round M_Steklenburg
... He nutmegs M_Steklenburg
... M_Steklenburg does well to save it !!
... CORNER!
... The corner is swung in by L_Holtby!
... M_Phisbaena gets something on it!
... It's wide!
... 9 times out of ten he would have scored that!
Min. 70 :(cfc) It looks like the manager is going to make a few changes to his side.
... P_A_Cocu will come on for C_Kabasele and play DF
Min. 70 :(cfc) S_Chalmers will come on for M_Phisbaena and play FW
Min. 70 :(cfc) R_V_Persie is taking a throw in
... He dries the ball on his shirt
... He throws the ball to P_McGowan
... P_McGowan tries the lob from 30 yards !
... He couldn't have hit that shot much better!!
... M_Steklenburg tips it wide !!
... Great goalkeeping there!
... CORNER!
... A_Ben_Hatira plays it towards the near post!
... L_Holtby with the shot!
... M_Steklenburg gathers it comfortably
Min. 74 :(cfc) L_Holtby with a smart pass to P_McGowan
... C_Ferrara intercepts the pass
Min. 75 :(amn) D_Stanfield is being prepared to come on
... Pezza is leaving the pitch
... He applauds the crowd
... Looks like his replacement will play FW
Min. 77 :(amn) P_McGrath is being brought on
... J_Richards is leaving the pitch
... Looks like the substitute will play DF
Min. 77 :(cfc) A_Ben_Hatira curls the ball out wide to S_Chalmers
... S_Chalmers attempts a lob!
... M_Steklenburg gets his fingertips to it
... It's pushed around the post to safety
... CORNER!
... R_V_Persie plays it towards the near post!
... K_Abrha gets to it!
... It goes wide!
... He made that look harder than it was!!
Min. 78 :(cfc) C_Makelele finds P_McGowan with a ball over the defence
... P_McGowan attempts a chip!
... M_Steklenburg won't get to that!
... GOAL !!
... Pick that one out!!
... An equaliser late in the game!!
... Celtic FC 2-2 AC Milan ...
Min. 79 :(amn) J_Cole finds C_Ferrara with a perfectly weighted pass
... Driven towards goal by C_Ferrara !
... T_Flowers tips it round the post
... Good save
... Corner not given!!
Min. 80 :(amn) Ricadio with the dribble
... C_Makelele is easily beaten
... Wonderful sliding challenge by K_Abrha
Min. 85 :(cfc) A_Ben_Hatira runs with the ball to the corner flag
... He plays the ball across to P_McGowan
... P_McGowan fires off a left-footed shot !
... But M_Steklenburg tips it over
... S_Farina has given a goal kick
... Unbelievable !
Min. 85 :(amn) D_Stanfield takes advantage of a defensive mistake
... That mistake could prove costly
... D_Stanfield with his head down lets it go !
... It floats over T_Flowers
... Its heading goal ward!
... But floats just over
... That was a great effort
Min. 87 :(cfc) R_V_Persie controls the ball with a deft piece of skill
... He plays the ball into the middle!
... P_McGowan gets onto the end of the pass!
... P_McGowan must beat M_Steklenburg!
... M_Steklenburg gets his body behind the ball and saves
... Text book goalkeeping!
Min. 88 :(REF) The 4th referee signals that there are 4 minutes of time to be added on
Min. 88 :(amn) D_Yedlin loses P_A_Cocu
... D_Yedlin attempts a chip!
... T_Flowers gets the finger tips to it
... And puts it over
... CORNER!
... Jese curls it into the box!
... Henrique belts it clear
Min. 91 :(amn) L_Suarez controls the ball immaculately
... Leaves the defenders for dead
... This looks like it could be a great chance
... Henrique pulls on his shirt
... He wins the ball
... The defender got away with the foul there!
Min. 93 :(cfc) P_McGowan takes advantage of a defensive mistake
... It's a lucky break
... A skilful effort from P_McGowan !
... M_Steklenburg narrows the angle and turns the ball away to safety
Min. 93 :(amn) Jese with an incisive pass to L_Suarez
... L_Suarez with a graceful, looping effort !
... T_Flowers makes a fine save
************* FULL TIME ****************
Match Details
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Venue : Celtic Park
Attendance : 117,601
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Celtic FC Match Info
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Best player : P_McGowan (Man of the Match)
Scorers : M_Phisbaena (16), P_McGowan (78)
Sent Off : N/A
Booked : K_Abrha (56)
Injured : N/A
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AC Milan Match Info
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Best player : Pezza
Scorers : Pezza (54), L_Suarez (58)
Sent Off : Leroy_Fer (4)
Booked : J_Cole (26)
Injured : N/A
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Match Statistics
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Celtic FC | AC Milan
Attempts on Goal : 28 | 12
Off target : 11 | 2
On target : 17 | 10
Possession : 63 | 37
Corners : 7 | 4
Red Cards : 0 | 1
Yellow Cards : 1 | 1
Subs Used : 3 | 2
Fouls : 8 | 8
Key Tackles : 9 | 10
Key Passes : 24 | 11
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Final Score : Celtic FC 2 - 2 AC Milan
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Player Statistics - Celtic FC
Name Pos St Tk Ps Sh Ag | Min Sav Ktk Kps Ass Sht Gls Yel Red KAb TAb PAb SAb
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T_Flowers GK 39 2 2 1 27 | 97 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 30 0 0 0
K_Abrha DF 1 29 9 6 33 | 97 0 3 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 58 -2 -1
Henrique DF 1 28 11 8 29 | 97 0 4 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 80 30 0
C_Kabasele DF 3 28 8 6 30 | 73 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 20 0 0
K_Ajer DF 1 25 10 7 21 | 97 0 2 1 0 3 0 0 0 0 40 10 12
K_Mizuno MF 1 8 32 10 28 | 63 0 0 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 30 1
A_Ben_Hatira MF 2 6 30 8 40 | 97 0 0 7 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 70 10
R_V_Persie MF 2 9 28 13 31 | 97 0 0 6 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 60 11
L_Holtby MF 2 8 28 8 21 | 97 0 1 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 20 20 20
P_McGowan FW 2 9 8 33 16 | 97 0 0 0 0 11 1 0 0 0 0 0 99
M_Phisbaena FW 2 9 13 32 32 | 73 0 0 0 0 6 1 0 0 0 0 0 67
S_Assenjo GK 28 3 3 4 34 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
B_Howedes DF 2 32 11 8 23 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
P_A_Cocu DF 2 29 7 11 30 | 24 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
C_Makelele MF 2 12 28 10 30 | 34 0 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 40 0
S_Chalmers FW 1 8 8 25 32 | 24 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 10
Player Statistics - AC Milan
Name Pos St Tk Ps Sh Ag | Min Sav Ktk Kps Ass Sht Gls Yel Red KAb TAb PAb SAb
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M_Steklenburg GK 35 3 1 1 32 | 97 17 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 65 0 0 0
C_Ferrara DF 2 27 8 6 22 | 97 0 3 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 60 0 10
Ricadio DF 3 25 8 6 32 | 97 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 20 0 0
J_Richards DF 1 25 6 7 22 | 80 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 40 10 0
D_Yedlin DF 1 23 10 5 23 | 97 0 3 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 60 0 10
Leroy_Fer DM 2 10 27 8 36 | 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 -10 -10 -10
Jese MF 2 5 27 7 41 | 97 0 0 4 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 40 20
J_Cole MF 3 8 25 7 33 | 97 0 0 4 0 0 0 1 0 0 -2 38 -2
Alexis MF 3 9 24 13 12 | 97 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 20 20 0
Pezza FW 1 8 12 26 32 | 78 0 1 0 0 3 1 0 0 0 20 0 55
L_Suarez FW 2 10 6 25 34 | 97 0 0 0 0 4 1 0 0 0 0 0 56
M_Kingsley GK 25 2 1 3 30 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
P_McGrath DF 1 27 11 7 12 | 17 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
D_Boerrigter MF 2 9 25 12 32 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
T_Purcell MF 3 12 23 6 22 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
D_Stanfield FW 2 8 5 27 32 | 19 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
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