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Season 34 Archive: Elite League, Week 12
Celtic FC 2 - 2 Benfica
Elite League Match, Celtic FC vs. Benfica (Sun Jul 17)
Celtic FC | Benfica
4-1-3-2 E | 4-1-3-2 C
Stuart Neilson | Matias Finkelstein
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Hugo_Lloris GK | GK N_Winneke
C_Kabasele DF | DF M_Zeffane
C_Irvine DF | DF S_Mannaerts
M_Madl DF | DF W_Samuel
H_Kamara DF | DF Exe_Palacios
C_Makelele DM | DM A_Pirlo
N_Chalobah MF | MF I_Marcone
Ianis_Hagi MF | MF K_Commons
K_Sema MF | MF M_Verratti
I_Sarr FW | FW Nathan_Dyer
L_Griffiths FW | FW B_Dugnutt
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P_Dahlberg SUB | SUB J_J_Jones
F_Sierralta SUB | SUB J_Foyth
M_Cassetti SUB | SUB S_Nakamoto
L_Holtby SUB | SUB T_Erak
B_McClair SUB | SUB T_Trezeguet
Referee: D_Skomina (Slovenia)
The two team's stand for a minute's applause to remember Tottenham boss Graham Brown who sadly passed away on 25th June 2022
players, staff and supporters of both clubs are united in grief as Elite Football League pays tribute and says goodbye to one of it own, RIP Graham
Min. 2 :(cfc) L_Griffiths takes possession
... Exe_Palacios with an ugly foul
... That looked malicious
... He gets a YELLOW CARD!!
... He'll need to be careful from now on
Min. 3 :(cfc) Ianis_Hagi looks up for support for support
... He spots his team mate making a run now
... He plays it across to his team mate and runs forward now!
... I_Sarr receives the pass and heads towards the goal
... Fine tackle by M_Verratti
... He prevents the corner as well
Min. 3 :(bfa) K_Commons with the cross-field pass to Nathan_Dyer
... Nathan_Dyer unleashes a pile driver !
... It takes a deflection!
... But sails wide!
... CORNER!
... A_Pirlo chips the ball in towards the far post!
... The ball comes to I_Marcone
... He knocks it goalward
... Hugo_Lloris with an easy save
... He just oozes confidence
Min. 4 :(cfc) M_Madl with a real burst of pace
... M_Madl throws himself at the ball !
... He manages to reach the ball
... N_Winneke with a superb tip over the bar
... He showed great Reflexes there
... CORNER!
... I_Sarr floats the ball in!
... N_Winneke reads it well, and claims it!
Min. 5 :(bfa) Exe_Palacios gets the ball on the wing
... He cuts inside C_Makelele!
... He has some space now!
... Exe_Palacios hits the shot with the inside of the left foot!
... It floats over Hugo_Lloris
... Its heading goal ward!
... GOAL !!
... That was a great effort
... Benfica go ahead in this match now!
... Celtic FC 0-1 Benfica ...
Min. 6 :(cfc) Celtic FC switch to playing C
Min. 6 :(bfa) Benfica's manager orders his side to play D
Min. 20 :(cfc) K_Sema controls the ball with a deft piece of skill
... He plays the ball into the middle!
... C_Makelele gets onto the end of the pass!
... C_Makelele shoots towards goal !
... N_Winneke has it covered
... It takes a bobble!
... N_Winneke is left flat-footed
... It's gone in
... GOAL !!
... Now they are back in the game!
... Celtic FC 1-1 Benfica ...
Min. 21 :(cfc) Celtic FC altered their play to a E strategy
Min. 27 :(cfc) M_Madl takes advantage of a mistake by W_Samuel
... It's a lucky break
... M_Madl fires the shot in!
... N_Winneke makes a comfortable save
... He makes it look so easy
Min. 28 :(bfa) Nathan_Dyer flicks it over the defenders head
... He showed some great skill there!
... Ianis_Hagi with a nasty foul
... There's no place in the game for that kind of challenge
... YELLOW CARD!!, he is in the book for that one
... FREE KICK
... M_Verratti plays it short to Nathan_Dyer
... Nathan_Dyer hits a great shot !
... The fans get off there seats!
... Hugo_Lloris plucks the ball out of the air
... Good goalkeeping there!
Min. 30 :(bfa) M_Verratti looks for options
... He sees a man in space!
... He hits the ball up to Nathan_Dyer
... But H_Kamara wins the ball with a sliding challenge
... CORNER!
... K_Commons crosses it in!
... It is kicked away by C_Kabasele
Min. 31 :(cfc) N_Chalobah with a fantastic turn that puts him through on goal
... N_Chalobah has time and space!
... He flicks the ball towards goal
... But it's hit the defender and went out for a corner
... CORNER!
... C_Makelele curls it into the box!
... S_Mannaerts wins the ball
... He belts it away
Min. 33 :(cfc) C_Makelele with the kinky dribble
... K_Commons is late with that one
... There's no place in the game for that kind of challenge
... That will be a booking
... YELLOW CARD!!
Min. 34 :(cfc) L_Griffiths with the dribble
... He spots the run of his team-mate
... He's decided to go alone
... A_Pirlo tries to clear it
... He has miskicked it!!!
... It goes wide!
... CORNER!
... C_Makelele hits it towards the far post!
... It is kicked away by Exe_Palacios
Min. 36 :(cfc) I_Sarr runs at W_Samuel
... The defender slips and falls over
... S_Mannaerts steals the ball of off him
Min. 40 :(cfc) C_Irvine sprints past M_Verratti
... K_Commons with an over the top challenge
... His 2nd yellow this game ! Sent off !
... He looks dejected with himself now
Min. 41 :(cfc) I_Sarr finds his way through
... He bent his run well
... I_Sarr rises above the defence to head the ball !
... The shot slips through N_Winneke's hands
... But N_Winneke recovers to save!
... He got away with that!
Min. 43 :(REF) The 4th referee signals that there are 3 minutes of time to be added on
Min. 46 :(bfa) S_Mannaerts controls it with ease
... K_Sema clears with a diving header
Min. 47 :(bfa) B_Dugnutt with a real burst of pace
... He leaves the defender behind
... C_Kabasele with the foul
... YELLOW CARD!! He is in the book for that one
... He'll need to be careful from now on
Min. 47 :(cfc) C_Makelele looks around for support
... He sees a man in space!
... He hits the ball up to C_Irvine
... M_Zeffane had better start being careful if he continues to tackle like that
... D_Skomina calls him over
... D_Skomina is taking his time with him!
... YELLOW CARD!!
************* HALF TIME ****************
Half Time Score: Celtic FC 1-1 Benfica
Min. 46 :(cfc) Ianis_Hagi brings the ball under control
... He sees a team mate leave his marker!
... He plays the ball across to him!
... L_Griffiths gets on the end of the pass
... M_Zeffane with a deliberate foul
... D_Skomina will want to speak to him
... That's better. The dirty sod should have been sent off first time of asking!
Min. 50 :(cfc) K_Sema beats his marker
... It looked like he pushed his marker
... "Play On!" Waves D_Skomina
... M_Verratti seizes control of the ball
... He hoists it forward
Min. 53 :(cfc) C_Makelele runs down the flank
... He plays the ball across to H_Kamara
... A well-placed shot from H_Kamara !
... He couldn't have struck it more sweetly!!
... N_Winneke saves it !!
... What a great save!
... CORNER!
... The corner is swung in by C_Irvine!
... N_Winneke makes the catch!
Min. 53 :(bfa) W_Samuel is rolling on the ground!
... He gets up again
... Looks like a little bit of play acting
Min. 57 :(cfc) N_Chalobah is taking a throw in
... He sees a team mate loosing his marker
... He throws it to L_Griffiths
... A scorcher of a shot from L_Griffiths !
... The fans get off there seats!
... But it sails over !!
Min. 58 :(cfc) N_Chalobah gets to the by line and finds I_Sarr with a beautiful cross
... S_Mannaerts rushes in with a clumsy tackle!!
... That's a foul!!
... What's D_Skomina going to give?
... He just waves play on!
Min. 60 :(bfa) It looks like the manager is going to make a few changes to his side.
... T_Trezeguet will come on for Nathan_Dyer and play FW
Min. 60 :(bfa) B_Dugnutt loses M_Madl
... M_Madl reads the situation well and wins the ball
... But it goes out
... CORNER!
... I_Marcone swings it in!
... C_Makelele clears the corner
Min. 63 :(bfa) B_Dugnutt has the ball on the wing
... He takes it past C_Kabasele
... He knocks it to T_Trezeguet!
... C_Makelele reads the situation well and wins the ball
Min. 65 :(bfa) S_Nakamoto is ready to come on to replace I_Marcone
... Looks like he will play as a MF
Min. 65 :(cfc) N_Chalobah backtracks with the ball
... He hoofs the ball up field
... Ianis_Hagi gets on the end of it
... B_Dugnutt is called for the holding foul
... Well spotted by the referee
... D_Skomina called him over for a strong verbal warning
Min. 68 :(bfa) S_Nakamoto has time and space on the edge of the box
... I_Sarr goes in stud's first
... I don't think he meant anything other than trying to get the ball
... The referee reaches to his pocket!
... He jots down his name!
... RED CARD!!
... I think he deserved that!
Min. 69 :(cfc) Ianis_Hagi controls it well
... He nutmegs Exe_Palacios
... He puts in M_Madl!
... But W_Samuel slides in two footed.
... D_Skomina has a look but waves "Play On!"
Min. 70 :(cfc) F_Sierralta replaces an unhappy C_Irvine and will play as a DF
Min. 70 :(cfc) There's going to be a change
... M_Cassetti will come on for C_Kabasele and play DF
Min. 70 :(cfc) L_Holtby is being prepared to come on
... K_Sema is leaving the pitch
... He applauds the crowd
... Looks like his replacement will play MF
Min. 70 :(bfa) The assistant manager is out on the touchline shouting orders
... It seems Benfica will now be playing A
Min. 71 :(bfa) S_Nakamoto drops his shoulder and takes it past the defender
... He gets past him!
... He sees a team mate making a run
... He plays the ball through to T_Trezeguet
... M_Madl wins the ball
Min. 76 :(cfc) M_Cassetti flicks the ball through
... L_Griffiths runs onto it!
... L_Griffiths drifts clear!
... He is clean through!
... He is one on one with N_Winneke
... He tries to slide it past N_Winneke
... N_Winneke smothers the ball !!
Min. 77 :(cfc) The defender slips and falls over!
... L_Griffiths is through!
... L_Griffiths hits a great drive!
... N_Winneke takes the ball off him
... He was showing off there!
Min. 79 :(cfc) N_Chalobah knocks it past Exe_Palacios and runs onto it
... He leaves the defender standing
... N_Chalobah with the attempt at goal!
... It hits the outside of the post
... And spins wide
Min. 79 :(bfa) S_Nakamoto threads the through ball to M_Verratti
... C_Makelele takes the ball and the player!!
... But the ref waves play on!!
Min. 80 :(bfa) S_Nakamoto finds B_Dugnutt in the box
... A glorious effort by B_Dugnutt !
... Hugo_Lloris has it covered
... It takes a bobble!
... Hugo_Lloris reacts well to save!!!
Min. 83 :(bfa) W_Samuel volleys it forward. He finds B_Dugnutt
... But F_Sierralta wins the tackle
Min. 84 :(cfc) F_Sierralta gets the ball on the wing
... He cuts inside S_Nakamoto!
... He has some space now!
... F_Sierralta unleashes a pile driver !
... N_Winneke with a great save
... He holds onto it as well!
Min. 86 :(cfc) L_Griffiths sidesteps Exe_Palacios
... His quick feet took him past the defender
... L_Griffiths flings a shot at goal !
... But the ball goes harmlessly wide
Min. 87 :(cfc) L_Holtby hoists the ball across to N_Chalobah
... N_Chalobah sidesteps his marker and tries the wicked snap bender !
... It takes a deflection!
... But sails wide!
... CORNER!
... L_Holtby hits it into the box!
... It is cleared by W_Samuel
Min. 87 :(bfa) M_Verratti is first to the loose ball
... He plays the ball across to B_Dugnutt
... B_Dugnutt with the spectacular bicycle kick!
... It hammers off the bar onto the line
... D_Skomina talks to his assistant
... GOAL !!
... The Benfica fans celebrate the goal
... What a time to score!!
... That must be the winner
... Celtic FC 1-2 Benfica ...
Min. 88 :(REF) The board goes up indicating that there are 2 minutes of time to be added on
Min. 88 :(cfc) Celtic FC will now play C after the order comes from the dugout
Min. 89 :(bfa) A_Pirlo knocks it forward
... N_Chalobah slips
... S_Nakamoto gets to it!
... L_Holtby is forced to retreat
... He knocks it back!
... Hugo_Lloris misses it!
... It creeps just wide!
... CORNER!
... A_Pirlo swings it in!
... It comes to B_Dugnutt
... He gets the shot away
... Hugo_Lloris is beaten!
... It hits the bar!!
... And goes clear
Min. 90 :(bfa) W_Samuel slices it
... N_Winneke moves quickly!!
... GOAL !!
... He has put it into his own net!!
... Celtic FC 2-2 Benfica ...
Min. 91 :(cfc) Celtic FC will now play E after the order comes from the dugout
Min. 91 :(cfc) L_Griffiths beats A_Pirlo
... He showed great skill there
... L_Griffiths with his head down lets it go !
... But he puts it wide
Min. 92 :(cfc) L_Griffiths sidesteps W_Samuel
... L_Griffiths with a thundering volley!
... It hits off a defender!
... But goes clear to safety!
************* FULL TIME ****************
Match Details
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Venue : Celtic Park
Attendance : 142,101
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Celtic FC Match Info
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Best player : C_Makelele (Man of the Match)
Scorers : C_Makelele (20), W_Samuel (90 og)
Sent Off : I_Sarr (68)
Booked : Ianis_Hagi (28), C_Kabasele (47)
Injured : N/A
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Benfica Match Info
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Best player : M_Verratti
Scorers : Exe_Palacios (5), B_Dugnutt (87)
Sent Off : K_Commons (40), M_Zeffane (46)
Booked : Exe_Palacios (2)
Injured : N/A
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Match Statistics
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Celtic FC | Benfica
Attempts on Goal : 15 | 7
Off target : 7 | 2
On target : 8 | 5
Possession : 61 | 39
Corners : 5 | 4
Red Cards : 1 | 2
Yellow Cards : 2 | 1
Subs Used : 3 | 2
Fouls : 9 | 10
Key Tackles : 8 | 6
Key Passes : 11 | 9
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Final Score : Celtic FC 2 - 2 Benfica
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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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Hugo_Lloris GK 39 3 2 3 13 | 95 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 -5 0 0 0
C_Kabasele DF 3 35 10 7 30 | 73 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 18 -2 -2
C_Irvine DF 2 33 11 8 33 | 73 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
M_Madl DF 3 31 10 7 22 | 95 0 2 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 40 0 10
H_Kamara DF 2 29 5 2 29 | 95 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 20 0 5
C_Makelele DM 2 13 34 10 30 | 95 0 3 2 0 1 1 0 0 0 60 20 25
N_Chalobah MF 2 8 32 5 24 | 95 0 0 3 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 30 0
Ianis_Hagi MF 1 9 31 7 12 | 95 0 0 3 0 0 0 1 0 0 -2 28 -2
K_Sema MF 1 13 30 23 21 | 73 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 20 30 0
I_Sarr FW 1 9 8 35 21 | 71 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 -10 -10 -5
L_Griffiths FW 2 10 5 30 31 | 95 0 0 0 0 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 10
P_Dahlberg GK 31 5 2 2 21 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
F_Sierralta DF 2 30 12 17 23 | 22 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 20 0 5
M_Cassetti DF 3 27 9 6 30 | 22 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10 0
L_Holtby MF 2 9 35 9 21 | 22 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 20 10 0
B_McClair FW 1 5 9 30 13 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Player Statistics - Benfica
Name Pos St Tk Ps Sh Ag | Min Sav Ktk Kps Ass Sht Gls Yel Red KAb TAb PAb SAb
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N_Winneke GK 38 2 2 3 20 | 95 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 25 0 0 0
M_Zeffane DF 1 36 11 7 31 | 49 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 -10 -10 -10
S_Mannaerts DF 2 33 10 5 12 | 95 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 60 0 0
W_Samuel DF 2 30 8 4 28 | 95 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 20 -10 0
Exe_Palacios DF 1 29 7 5 28 | 95 0 1 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 18 -2 23
A_Pirlo DM 1 14 29 8 11 | 95 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 20 10 0
I_Marcone MF 3 7 33 7 32 | 68 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 5
K_Commons MF 1 8 31 11 32 | 40 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 -10 0 -10
M_Verratti MF 1 10 29 14 20 | 95 0 2 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 40 40 0
Nathan_Dyer FW 2 7 12 33 31 | 63 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 5
B_Dugnutt FW 1 6 7 29 20 | 95 0 0 1 0 3 1 0 0 0 0 10 30
J_J_Jones GK 29 1 5 3 20 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
J_Foyth DF 1 36 14 7 42 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
S_Nakamoto MF 3 5 29 17 32 | 27 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 30 0
T_Erak FW 2 7 7 29 21 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
T_Trezeguet FW 2 1 1 26 38 | 32 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
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Celtic FC | Benfica
4-1-3-2 E | 4-1-3-2 C
Stuart Neilson | Matias Finkelstein
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Hugo_Lloris GK | GK N_Winneke
C_Kabasele DF | DF M_Zeffane
C_Irvine DF | DF S_Mannaerts
M_Madl DF | DF W_Samuel
H_Kamara DF | DF Exe_Palacios
C_Makelele DM | DM A_Pirlo
N_Chalobah MF | MF I_Marcone
Ianis_Hagi MF | MF K_Commons
K_Sema MF | MF M_Verratti
I_Sarr FW | FW Nathan_Dyer
L_Griffiths FW | FW B_Dugnutt
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P_Dahlberg SUB | SUB J_J_Jones
F_Sierralta SUB | SUB J_Foyth
M_Cassetti SUB | SUB S_Nakamoto
L_Holtby SUB | SUB T_Erak
B_McClair SUB | SUB T_Trezeguet
Referee: D_Skomina (Slovenia)
The two team's stand for a minute's applause to remember Tottenham boss Graham Brown who sadly passed away on 25th June 2022
players, staff and supporters of both clubs are united in grief as Elite Football League pays tribute and says goodbye to one of it own, RIP Graham
Min. 2 :(cfc) L_Griffiths takes possession
... Exe_Palacios with an ugly foul
... That looked malicious
... He gets a YELLOW CARD!!
... He'll need to be careful from now on
Min. 3 :(cfc) Ianis_Hagi looks up for support for support
... He spots his team mate making a run now
... He plays it across to his team mate and runs forward now!
... I_Sarr receives the pass and heads towards the goal
... Fine tackle by M_Verratti
... He prevents the corner as well
Min. 3 :(bfa) K_Commons with the cross-field pass to Nathan_Dyer
... Nathan_Dyer unleashes a pile driver !
... It takes a deflection!
... But sails wide!
... CORNER!
... A_Pirlo chips the ball in towards the far post!
... The ball comes to I_Marcone
... He knocks it goalward
... Hugo_Lloris with an easy save
... He just oozes confidence
Min. 4 :(cfc) M_Madl with a real burst of pace
... M_Madl throws himself at the ball !
... He manages to reach the ball
... N_Winneke with a superb tip over the bar
... He showed great Reflexes there
... CORNER!
... I_Sarr floats the ball in!
... N_Winneke reads it well, and claims it!
Min. 5 :(bfa) Exe_Palacios gets the ball on the wing
... He cuts inside C_Makelele!
... He has some space now!
... Exe_Palacios hits the shot with the inside of the left foot!
... It floats over Hugo_Lloris
... Its heading goal ward!
... GOAL !!
... That was a great effort
... Benfica go ahead in this match now!
... Celtic FC 0-1 Benfica ...
Min. 6 :(cfc) Celtic FC switch to playing C
Min. 6 :(bfa) Benfica's manager orders his side to play D
Min. 20 :(cfc) K_Sema controls the ball with a deft piece of skill
... He plays the ball into the middle!
... C_Makelele gets onto the end of the pass!
... C_Makelele shoots towards goal !
... N_Winneke has it covered
... It takes a bobble!
... N_Winneke is left flat-footed
... It's gone in
... GOAL !!
... Now they are back in the game!
... Celtic FC 1-1 Benfica ...
Min. 21 :(cfc) Celtic FC altered their play to a E strategy
Min. 27 :(cfc) M_Madl takes advantage of a mistake by W_Samuel
... It's a lucky break
... M_Madl fires the shot in!
... N_Winneke makes a comfortable save
... He makes it look so easy
Min. 28 :(bfa) Nathan_Dyer flicks it over the defenders head
... He showed some great skill there!
... Ianis_Hagi with a nasty foul
... There's no place in the game for that kind of challenge
... YELLOW CARD!!, he is in the book for that one
... FREE KICK
... M_Verratti plays it short to Nathan_Dyer
... Nathan_Dyer hits a great shot !
... The fans get off there seats!
... Hugo_Lloris plucks the ball out of the air
... Good goalkeeping there!
Min. 30 :(bfa) M_Verratti looks for options
... He sees a man in space!
... He hits the ball up to Nathan_Dyer
... But H_Kamara wins the ball with a sliding challenge
... CORNER!
... K_Commons crosses it in!
... It is kicked away by C_Kabasele
Min. 31 :(cfc) N_Chalobah with a fantastic turn that puts him through on goal
... N_Chalobah has time and space!
... He flicks the ball towards goal
... But it's hit the defender and went out for a corner
... CORNER!
... C_Makelele curls it into the box!
... S_Mannaerts wins the ball
... He belts it away
Min. 33 :(cfc) C_Makelele with the kinky dribble
... K_Commons is late with that one
... There's no place in the game for that kind of challenge
... That will be a booking
... YELLOW CARD!!
Min. 34 :(cfc) L_Griffiths with the dribble
... He spots the run of his team-mate
... He's decided to go alone
... A_Pirlo tries to clear it
... He has miskicked it!!!
... It goes wide!
... CORNER!
... C_Makelele hits it towards the far post!
... It is kicked away by Exe_Palacios
Min. 36 :(cfc) I_Sarr runs at W_Samuel
... The defender slips and falls over
... S_Mannaerts steals the ball of off him
Min. 40 :(cfc) C_Irvine sprints past M_Verratti
... K_Commons with an over the top challenge
... His 2nd yellow this game ! Sent off !
... He looks dejected with himself now
Min. 41 :(cfc) I_Sarr finds his way through
... He bent his run well
... I_Sarr rises above the defence to head the ball !
... The shot slips through N_Winneke's hands
... But N_Winneke recovers to save!
... He got away with that!
Min. 43 :(REF) The 4th referee signals that there are 3 minutes of time to be added on
Min. 46 :(bfa) S_Mannaerts controls it with ease
... K_Sema clears with a diving header
Min. 47 :(bfa) B_Dugnutt with a real burst of pace
... He leaves the defender behind
... C_Kabasele with the foul
... YELLOW CARD!! He is in the book for that one
... He'll need to be careful from now on
Min. 47 :(cfc) C_Makelele looks around for support
... He sees a man in space!
... He hits the ball up to C_Irvine
... M_Zeffane had better start being careful if he continues to tackle like that
... D_Skomina calls him over
... D_Skomina is taking his time with him!
... YELLOW CARD!!
************* HALF TIME ****************
Half Time Score: Celtic FC 1-1 Benfica
Min. 46 :(cfc) Ianis_Hagi brings the ball under control
... He sees a team mate leave his marker!
... He plays the ball across to him!
... L_Griffiths gets on the end of the pass
... M_Zeffane with a deliberate foul
... D_Skomina will want to speak to him
... That's better. The dirty sod should have been sent off first time of asking!
Min. 50 :(cfc) K_Sema beats his marker
... It looked like he pushed his marker
... "Play On!" Waves D_Skomina
... M_Verratti seizes control of the ball
... He hoists it forward
Min. 53 :(cfc) C_Makelele runs down the flank
... He plays the ball across to H_Kamara
... A well-placed shot from H_Kamara !
... He couldn't have struck it more sweetly!!
... N_Winneke saves it !!
... What a great save!
... CORNER!
... The corner is swung in by C_Irvine!
... N_Winneke makes the catch!
Min. 53 :(bfa) W_Samuel is rolling on the ground!
... He gets up again
... Looks like a little bit of play acting
Min. 57 :(cfc) N_Chalobah is taking a throw in
... He sees a team mate loosing his marker
... He throws it to L_Griffiths
... A scorcher of a shot from L_Griffiths !
... The fans get off there seats!
... But it sails over !!
Min. 58 :(cfc) N_Chalobah gets to the by line and finds I_Sarr with a beautiful cross
... S_Mannaerts rushes in with a clumsy tackle!!
... That's a foul!!
... What's D_Skomina going to give?
... He just waves play on!
Min. 60 :(bfa) It looks like the manager is going to make a few changes to his side.
... T_Trezeguet will come on for Nathan_Dyer and play FW
Min. 60 :(bfa) B_Dugnutt loses M_Madl
... M_Madl reads the situation well and wins the ball
... But it goes out
... CORNER!
... I_Marcone swings it in!
... C_Makelele clears the corner
Min. 63 :(bfa) B_Dugnutt has the ball on the wing
... He takes it past C_Kabasele
... He knocks it to T_Trezeguet!
... C_Makelele reads the situation well and wins the ball
Min. 65 :(bfa) S_Nakamoto is ready to come on to replace I_Marcone
... Looks like he will play as a MF
Min. 65 :(cfc) N_Chalobah backtracks with the ball
... He hoofs the ball up field
... Ianis_Hagi gets on the end of it
... B_Dugnutt is called for the holding foul
... Well spotted by the referee
... D_Skomina called him over for a strong verbal warning
Min. 68 :(bfa) S_Nakamoto has time and space on the edge of the box
... I_Sarr goes in stud's first
... I don't think he meant anything other than trying to get the ball
... The referee reaches to his pocket!
... He jots down his name!
... RED CARD!!
... I think he deserved that!
Min. 69 :(cfc) Ianis_Hagi controls it well
... He nutmegs Exe_Palacios
... He puts in M_Madl!
... But W_Samuel slides in two footed.
... D_Skomina has a look but waves "Play On!"
Min. 70 :(cfc) F_Sierralta replaces an unhappy C_Irvine and will play as a DF
Min. 70 :(cfc) There's going to be a change
... M_Cassetti will come on for C_Kabasele and play DF
Min. 70 :(cfc) L_Holtby is being prepared to come on
... K_Sema is leaving the pitch
... He applauds the crowd
... Looks like his replacement will play MF
Min. 70 :(bfa) The assistant manager is out on the touchline shouting orders
... It seems Benfica will now be playing A
Min. 71 :(bfa) S_Nakamoto drops his shoulder and takes it past the defender
... He gets past him!
... He sees a team mate making a run
... He plays the ball through to T_Trezeguet
... M_Madl wins the ball
Min. 76 :(cfc) M_Cassetti flicks the ball through
... L_Griffiths runs onto it!
... L_Griffiths drifts clear!
... He is clean through!
... He is one on one with N_Winneke
... He tries to slide it past N_Winneke
... N_Winneke smothers the ball !!
Min. 77 :(cfc) The defender slips and falls over!
... L_Griffiths is through!
... L_Griffiths hits a great drive!
... N_Winneke takes the ball off him
... He was showing off there!
Min. 79 :(cfc) N_Chalobah knocks it past Exe_Palacios and runs onto it
... He leaves the defender standing
... N_Chalobah with the attempt at goal!
... It hits the outside of the post
... And spins wide
Min. 79 :(bfa) S_Nakamoto threads the through ball to M_Verratti
... C_Makelele takes the ball and the player!!
... But the ref waves play on!!
Min. 80 :(bfa) S_Nakamoto finds B_Dugnutt in the box
... A glorious effort by B_Dugnutt !
... Hugo_Lloris has it covered
... It takes a bobble!
... Hugo_Lloris reacts well to save!!!
Min. 83 :(bfa) W_Samuel volleys it forward. He finds B_Dugnutt
... But F_Sierralta wins the tackle
Min. 84 :(cfc) F_Sierralta gets the ball on the wing
... He cuts inside S_Nakamoto!
... He has some space now!
... F_Sierralta unleashes a pile driver !
... N_Winneke with a great save
... He holds onto it as well!
Min. 86 :(cfc) L_Griffiths sidesteps Exe_Palacios
... His quick feet took him past the defender
... L_Griffiths flings a shot at goal !
... But the ball goes harmlessly wide
Min. 87 :(cfc) L_Holtby hoists the ball across to N_Chalobah
... N_Chalobah sidesteps his marker and tries the wicked snap bender !
... It takes a deflection!
... But sails wide!
... CORNER!
... L_Holtby hits it into the box!
... It is cleared by W_Samuel
Min. 87 :(bfa) M_Verratti is first to the loose ball
... He plays the ball across to B_Dugnutt
... B_Dugnutt with the spectacular bicycle kick!
... It hammers off the bar onto the line
... D_Skomina talks to his assistant
... GOAL !!
... The Benfica fans celebrate the goal
... What a time to score!!
... That must be the winner
... Celtic FC 1-2 Benfica ...
Min. 88 :(REF) The board goes up indicating that there are 2 minutes of time to be added on
Min. 88 :(cfc) Celtic FC will now play C after the order comes from the dugout
Min. 89 :(bfa) A_Pirlo knocks it forward
... N_Chalobah slips
... S_Nakamoto gets to it!
... L_Holtby is forced to retreat
... He knocks it back!
... Hugo_Lloris misses it!
... It creeps just wide!
... CORNER!
... A_Pirlo swings it in!
... It comes to B_Dugnutt
... He gets the shot away
... Hugo_Lloris is beaten!
... It hits the bar!!
... And goes clear
Min. 90 :(bfa) W_Samuel slices it
... N_Winneke moves quickly!!
... GOAL !!
... He has put it into his own net!!
... Celtic FC 2-2 Benfica ...
Min. 91 :(cfc) Celtic FC will now play E after the order comes from the dugout
Min. 91 :(cfc) L_Griffiths beats A_Pirlo
... He showed great skill there
... L_Griffiths with his head down lets it go !
... But he puts it wide
Min. 92 :(cfc) L_Griffiths sidesteps W_Samuel
... L_Griffiths with a thundering volley!
... It hits off a defender!
... But goes clear to safety!
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Match Details
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Venue : Celtic Park
Attendance : 142,101
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Celtic FC Match Info
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Best player : C_Makelele (Man of the Match)
Scorers : C_Makelele (20), W_Samuel (90 og)
Sent Off : I_Sarr (68)
Booked : Ianis_Hagi (28), C_Kabasele (47)
Injured : N/A
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Benfica Match Info
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Best player : M_Verratti
Scorers : Exe_Palacios (5), B_Dugnutt (87)
Sent Off : K_Commons (40), M_Zeffane (46)
Booked : Exe_Palacios (2)
Injured : N/A
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Match Statistics
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Celtic FC | Benfica
Attempts on Goal : 15 | 7
Off target : 7 | 2
On target : 8 | 5
Possession : 61 | 39
Corners : 5 | 4
Red Cards : 1 | 2
Yellow Cards : 2 | 1
Subs Used : 3 | 2
Fouls : 9 | 10
Key Tackles : 8 | 6
Key Passes : 11 | 9
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Final Score : Celtic FC 2 - 2 Benfica
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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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Hugo_Lloris GK 39 3 2 3 13 | 95 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 -5 0 0 0
C_Kabasele DF 3 35 10 7 30 | 73 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 18 -2 -2
C_Irvine DF 2 33 11 8 33 | 73 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
M_Madl DF 3 31 10 7 22 | 95 0 2 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 40 0 10
H_Kamara DF 2 29 5 2 29 | 95 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 20 0 5
C_Makelele DM 2 13 34 10 30 | 95 0 3 2 0 1 1 0 0 0 60 20 25
N_Chalobah MF 2 8 32 5 24 | 95 0 0 3 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 30 0
Ianis_Hagi MF 1 9 31 7 12 | 95 0 0 3 0 0 0 1 0 0 -2 28 -2
K_Sema MF 1 13 30 23 21 | 73 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 20 30 0
I_Sarr FW 1 9 8 35 21 | 71 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 -10 -10 -5
L_Griffiths FW 2 10 5 30 31 | 95 0 0 0 0 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 10
P_Dahlberg GK 31 5 2 2 21 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
F_Sierralta DF 2 30 12 17 23 | 22 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 20 0 5
M_Cassetti DF 3 27 9 6 30 | 22 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10 0
L_Holtby MF 2 9 35 9 21 | 22 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 20 10 0
B_McClair FW 1 5 9 30 13 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Player Statistics - Benfica
Name Pos St Tk Ps Sh Ag | Min Sav Ktk Kps Ass Sht Gls Yel Red KAb TAb PAb SAb
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N_Winneke GK 38 2 2 3 20 | 95 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 25 0 0 0
M_Zeffane DF 1 36 11 7 31 | 49 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 -10 -10 -10
S_Mannaerts DF 2 33 10 5 12 | 95 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 60 0 0
W_Samuel DF 2 30 8 4 28 | 95 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 20 -10 0
Exe_Palacios DF 1 29 7 5 28 | 95 0 1 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 18 -2 23
A_Pirlo DM 1 14 29 8 11 | 95 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 20 10 0
I_Marcone MF 3 7 33 7 32 | 68 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 5
K_Commons MF 1 8 31 11 32 | 40 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 -10 0 -10
M_Verratti MF 1 10 29 14 20 | 95 0 2 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 40 40 0
Nathan_Dyer FW 2 7 12 33 31 | 63 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 5
B_Dugnutt FW 1 6 7 29 20 | 95 0 0 1 0 3 1 0 0 0 0 10 30
J_J_Jones GK 29 1 5 3 20 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
J_Foyth DF 1 36 14 7 42 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
S_Nakamoto MF 3 5 29 17 32 | 27 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 30 0
T_Erak FW 2 7 7 29 21 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
T_Trezeguet FW 2 1 1 26 38 | 32 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
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