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Season 23 Archive: Elite League Cup Match 1
Celtic FC 1 - 3 Benfica
Elite League Cup Group Match 1, Celtic FC vs. Benfica (Wed Oct 19)
Celtic FC | Benfica
4-4-2 A | 5-4-1 P
Stuart Neilson | Steven Theobald
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S_Assenjo GK | GK E_Thorstvedt
B_Howedes DF | DF J_Martinez
Fernando_Mera DF | DF C_Thomson
N_Wade DF | DF R_Tomassi
C_Metzelder DF | DF M_Zeffane
K_Mizuno MF | DF J_Wilshere
D_Damjanovic MF | MF H_Kiessling
R_V_Persie MF | MF Zheng_Zhi
K_Dalglish MF | MF J_Plasil
M_Phisbaena FW | MF J_Bolm
O_Ighalo FW | FW K_McInally
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T_Flowers SUB | SUB Tiribocchi
C_Berra SUB | SUB R_VD_Vaart
M_Britos SUB | SUB S_Perrotta
A_Ben_Hatira SUB | SUB Nathan_Dyer
P_McGowan SUB | SUB E_Stranger
Referee: O_Bundy (USA)
Min. 4 :(bfa) J_Plasil finds himself with plenty of time
... J_Plasil tries the shot !
... S_Assenjo with an amazing dive to the bottom left
... How he got to that one I don't know !
... CORNER!
... M_Zeffane crosses it in!
... S_Assenjo jumps well to claim it!
Min. 5 :(cfc) R_V_Persie passes the ball to M_Phisbaena
... The ball hits H_Kiessling in the face!
... And goes clear!
Min. 6 :(bfa) Zheng_Zhi is taking a throw in
... He sees a team mate in space
... He throws it long to K_McInally
... K_McInally belts the ball towards goal!
... It swerves a lot in the air
... S_Assenjo gathers it comfortably
Min. 7 :(cfc) B_Howedes with an in swinging cross to R_V_Persie
... R_V_Persie hits the shot with the outside of the right foot!
... E_Thorstvedt saves, but he fumbles
... But he gathers at the second attempt!
Min. 7 :(bfa) K_McInally turns nicely onto the ball
... K_McInally with the strike !
... But he puts it wide
Min. 9 :(cfc) D_Damjanovic with the first time pass to M_Phisbaena
... A scorcher of a shot from M_Phisbaena !
... Terrific shot
... It takes a bounce of the defender
... The deflection takes it just wide
... That's unlucky!
Min. 11 :(bfa) H_Kiessling with the nod to J_Wilshere
... J_Wilshere bears down on goal!
... The net bulges!
... GOAL !!
... He runs towards the fans!
... And slides on his knees!
... That's given Benfica the lead!
... Celtic FC 0-1 Benfica ...
Min. 12 :(cfc) K_Mizuno takes advantage of a bad back pass from R_Tomassi
... J_Wilshere wins the ball with a superb sliding challenge
... It goes out of play
... CORNER!
... M_Phisbaena crosses it in!
... E_Thorstvedt jumps well to claim it!
Min. 12 :(bfa) J_Wilshere gets the ball on the wing
... He cuts inside B_Howedes!
... He has some space now!
... B_Howedes recovers to win the ball back
Min. 13 :(bfa) C_Thomson with the diagonal pass R_Tomassi
... R_Tomassi sends it flying towards goal!
... What agility from S_Assenjo
Min. 17 :(bfa) J_Wilshere controls the ball with a deft piece of skill
... He plays the ball into the middle!
... H_Kiessling gets onto the end of the pass!
... B_Howedes robs him of the ball
Min. 18 :(cfc) D_Damjanovic retreats under pressure
... He hits the ball up field
... M_Phisbaena latches onto the end of it
... M_Phisbaena sights up the goal
... He shoots!
... But E_Thorstvedt hits it away
... He could have held onto that!
Min. 21 :(bfa) H_Kiessling beats one
... Knocks it past a second
... And finds R_Tomassi
... A great volley from R_Tomassi !
... But S_Assenjo tips it over
... O_Bundy has given a goal kick
... Unbelievable !
Min. 33 :(cfc) K_Mizuno has the ball on the wing
... He takes it past K_McInally
... He knocks it to M_Phisbaena!
... M_Phisbaena with the shot !
... E_Thorstvedt parries it
Min. 37 :(cfc) M_Phisbaena with the dribble
... He skips through the tackle from J_Martinez
... M_Phisbaena drives the ball low !
... E_Thorstvedt gathers it comfortably
Min. 39 :(cfc) M_Phisbaena knocks it past J_Martinez and runs onto it
... He showed great skill and pace there
... A well-placed shot from M_Phisbaena !
... But he's put it wide
... How did he manage to miss that one?!?!?
Min. 41 :(cfc) Fernando_Mera is closed down
... He plays a quick pass under pressure
... K_Dalglish latches onto the ball
... K_Dalglish hits a crisp volley!
... E_Thorstvedt heads it away
... He was showing off there!
Min. 43 :(REF) The board goes up indicating that there are 4 minutes of time to be added on
Min. 43 :(cfc) K_Dalglish holds the ball up and waits for support
... He sees a man in space!
... He hits the ball up to K_Mizuno
... K_McInally is called for the holding foul
... He won that header unfairly
Min. 47 :(cfc) K_Mizuno takes control of the loose ball
... He plays the ball across to M_Phisbaena
... M_Phisbaena with a blistering shot !
... But he got that all wrong
************* HALF TIME ****************
Half Time Score: Celtic FC 0-1 Benfica
Min. 48 :(cfc) M_Phisbaena brings the ball into the opposing area
... N_Wade makes himself available
... A skilful effort from N_Wade !
... But he puts it wide
... He found himself with no room to manoeuvre
Min. 51 :(cfc) K_Mizuno controls it well
... He nutmegs J_Martinez
... He puts in M_Phisbaena!
... H_Kiessling wins the ball with a superb sliding challenge
... It goes out of play
... CORNER!
... K_Dalglish chips the ball in towards the back post!
... E_Thorstvedt catches it!
Min. 51 :(bfa) J_Plasil with the dribble
... He skips through the tackle
... C_Metzelder reads it well
... This boy is a quality defender
... The crowd sing his praises
Min. 54 :(cfc) C_Metzelder plays it to his team mate for a one-two
... N_Wade decides to keep possession instead!
... He runs towards the goal now!
... N_Wade sidesteps his marker and tries the wicked snap bender !
... But it puts it well wide
Min. 55 :(bfa) K_McInally has it now
... He takes on Fernando_Mera
... He gets past him!
... He puts in J_Martinez!
... J_Martinez hits the shot with the inside of the right foot!
... But it clips the post and goes wide
Min. 56 :(bfa) J_Plasil hits the ball through the heart of the defence
... J_Wilshere latches onto it!
... J_Wilshere hits a great drive!
... S_Assenjo blocks the shot with his legs
... It goes clear!
Min. 58 :(cfc) R_V_Persie gets to the by line
... He looks up and lobs in a cross
... O_Ighalo is unmarked
... O_Ighalo with the cheeky shot!
... E_Thorstvedt won't get to that!
... Oooh it goes just over!!
Min. 58 :(bfa) J_Martinez finds himself with plenty of time
... J_Martinez sees S_Assenjo off his line !
... But S_Assenjo tips it over
... O_Bundy has given a goal kick
... He's not having the best of days !
Min. 59 :(bfa) J_Wilshere lobs it over C_Metzelder
... C_Metzelder reacts well to win the ball back
Min. 60 :(cfc) M_Britos will come on for N_Wade and play MF
Min. 60 :(cfc) A_Ben_Hatira is coming on and M_Britos is being brought off
... Looks likely he will go and play MF
Min. 60 :(cfc) P_McGowan is being prepared to come on
... O_Ighalo is leaving the pitch
... Looks like the substitute will play FW
Min. 60 :(bfa) Zheng_Zhi runs down the flank
... He plays the ball across to K_McInally
... But Fernando_Mera comes away with the ball
... Excellent defending there!
Min. 61 :(bfa) H_Kiessling plays it to his team mate for a one-two
... K_McInally decides to keep possession instead!
... He runs towards the goal now!
... But Fernando_Mera slides in two footed.
... O_Bundy has a look but waves "Play On!"
Min. 62 :(bfa) J_Plasil with a first time pass
... J_Wilshere runs onto it!
... But B_Howedes clears the danger
Min. 64 :(bfa) M_Zeffane with the mazy dribble
... He takes it past the defender
... M_Zeffane hits the ball first time!
... He could have let that bounce
... GOAL !!
... He jumps into the Benfica crowd to celebrate!!
... Both he and the fans are delighted!!
... Celtic FC 0-2 Benfica ...
Min. 66 :(bfa) J_Plasil lobs the ball over the defence
... R_Tomassi latches on to it
... B_Howedes with a superb tackle!
... He easily dispossessed him.
Min. 67 :(bfa) Zheng_Zhi hoofs it up field to find J_Bolm
... J_Bolm with his head down lets it go !
... But S_Assenjo makes a fine save
... Wow!! That was close!
... He had to be at his best to reach that one!
Min. 67 :(cfc) K_Dalglish turns past J_Martinez
... He has created space for himself now
... J_Martinez scythes the player down.
... Psycho!
... O_Bundy warned him
... FREE KICK!
... Right on the edge of the box!
... P_McGowan hits it over the wall
... GOAL !!
... Rifled into the top corner!
... He runs off to the Celtic FC fans to celebrate!
... Celtic FC 1-2 Benfica ...
Min. 68 :(cfc) A_Ben_Hatira beats his marker
... He showed great skill there
... A_Ben_Hatira shoots towards goal !
... E_Thorstvedt fists it away
... That was a good save!
Min. 68 :(bfa) The ball is passed in from Zheng_Zhi, he finds K_McInally
... The defence has gone to sleep
... K_McInally is all alone
... S_Assenjo comes towards him
... He lobs it over S_Assenjo
... It goes wide!!
Min. 69 :(cfc) M_Phisbaena slides it through the middle to C_Metzelder
... C_Metzelder with the shot on net !
... E_Thorstvedt with a fantastic point blank save
... When he's on his game he's one of the best in the league
Min. 70 :(bfa) Benfica are switching their playing style to D
Min. 74 :(cfc) M_Phisbaena is taking a throw in
... He is taking a run up at it!
... He throws it long to C_Metzelder
... C_Metzelder with a thundering volley!
... He has put it over the bar!
... He looks stunned by that miss!
... He puts his face in his hands!
Min. 74 :(bfa) K_McInally takes on C_Metzelder
... He runs past him
... K_McInally shapes up for a shot!
... S_Assenjo falls over
... GOAL !!
... S_Assenjo looks a little embarrassed now!
... Celtic FC 1-3 Benfica ...
Min. 75 :(cfc) K_Mizuno unselfishly lays the ball back to D_Damjanovic
... M_Zeffane takes the ball
... OOOHHHH!!
... He almost loses it straight away
... But he hits it clear!
Min. 76 :(cfc) K_Mizuno back heels to find K_Dalglish in space
... J_Martinez bundles the player over!!
... That's a foul!!
... The ref looks across to his assistant!
... Play on!
Min. 77 :(bfa) J_Bolm runs at K_Dalglish
... The defender slips and falls over
... J_Bolm with a thundering shot!
... S_Assenjo can't get to it!
... OH! It has gone just over the bar!
... S_Assenjo makes a cocky smile
... Did he know that was going over?
Min. 78 :(cfc) M_Phisbaena sprints past C_Thomson
... M_Phisbaena has time and space on the edge of the box!
... He shoots towards goal!
... E_Thorstvedt tips it round the post
... Good save
... Corner not given!!
Min. 78 :(bfa) J_Plasil barges the defender off the ball
... D_Damjanovic with a nasty foul
... I don't think he meant anything other than trying to get the ball
Min. 82 :(bfa) M_Zeffane looks for options
... He sees a man in space!
... He hits the ball up to K_McInally
... Fernando_Mera takes the player down!!
... PENALTY!!
... No! The ref has given the free kick the other way!
... Unbelievable!
Min. 82 :(cfc) A_Ben_Hatira brings the ball into the opposing area
... P_McGowan makes himself available
... J_Plasil with a bad challenge
... The fans are chanting "OFF!!! OFF!!!
Min. 83 :(bfa) R_VD_Vaart takes off his tracksuit
... he'll replace Zheng_Zhi as MF
Min. 85 :(bfa) K_McInally gets the ball on the wing
... He slides the ball past C_Metzelder!
... He has some space now!
... K_McInally tries to place it in the corner !
... S_Assenjo with a fantastic point blank save
... He showed great Reflexes there
Min. 87 :(bfa) K_McInally finds a hole in the defence
... The defence was sleeping
... He made a fantastic run though
... K_Dalglish rushes in with a poor tackle!!
... That's a foul!!
... The ref shows him a YELLOW CARD!!
... He'll need to be careful from now on!
Min. 87 :(bfa) J_Wilshere squares it to R_Tomassi
... R_Tomassi blasts it at the goal !
... S_Assenjo falls over
... He recovers to tip it onto the post!
... But it hits his back!
... And goes wide!!
... S_Assenjo looks relieved!!
... CORNER!
... R_VD_Vaart drives it into the box!
... J_Bolm gets something on it!
... He couldn't have hit that shot much better!!
... But it sails past the post !!
... S_Assenjo never had a chance!
Min. 88 :(REF) The 4th referee signals that there are 4 minutes of time to be added on
Min. 89 :(cfc) M_Phisbaena beats J_Bolm
... M_Phisbaena has his eyes on the goal!
... He shoots!
... The shot takes a wicked deflection
... E_Thorstvedt dives desperately to try and save it!!
... And E_Thorstvedt tips it wide!
... Great goalkeeping!
... CORNER!
... K_Mizuno crosses it in!
... E_Thorstvedt fists it away!
Min. 89 :(bfa) J_Bolm gets the ball on the wing
... He slides the ball past A_Ben_Hatira!
... He has some space now!
... J_Bolm rifles it at the goal !
... S_Assenjo won't get to that!
... It clips the post!
... And goes wide!
Min. 90 :(cfc) K_Mizuno takes advantage of a defensive mistake
... It's a lucky break
... K_McInally takes the player down!!
... That's a poor tackle!
... FREE KICK!
... Right on the edge of the box!
... R_V_Persie plays it short to P_McGowan
... P_McGowan flicks the header toward the far post!
... The fans behind the goal jump up!
... E_Thorstvedt acrobatically tips it over !!
... Great keeping!
... CORNER!
... A_Ben_Hatira curls it into the box!
... M_Zeffane clears the corner
************* FULL TIME ****************
Match Details
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Venue : Celtic Park
Attendance : 120,000
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Celtic FC Match Info
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Best player : M_Phisbaena (Man of the Match)
Scorers : P_McGowan (67)
Sent Off : N/A
Booked : K_Dalglish (87)
Injured : N/A
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Benfica Match Info
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Best player : H_Kiessling
Scorers : J_Wilshere (11), M_Zeffane (64), K_McInally (74)
Sent Off : N/A
Booked : N/A
Injured : N/A
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Match Statistics
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Celtic FC | Benfica
Attempts on Goal : 18 | 18
Off target : 7 | 6
On target : 11 | 12
Possession : 37 | 63
Corners : 4 | 2
Red Cards : 0 | 0
Yellow Cards : 1 | 0
Subs Used : 3 | 1
Fouls : 11 | 4
Key Tackles : 9 | 5
Key Passes : 15 | 15
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Final Score : Celtic FC 1 - 3 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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S_Assenjo GK 28 3 3 4 34 | 98 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 20 0 0 0
B_Howedes DF 2 29 10 8 23 | 98 0 4 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 80 10 0
Fernando_Mera DF 3 28 9 8 27 | 98 0 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 60 10 0
N_Wade DF 2 28 9 6 25 | 64 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 -20 -20 -18
C_Metzelder DF 2 25 8 8 30 | 98 0 2 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 40 10 6
K_Mizuno MF 1 8 29 9 28 | 98 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 50 0
D_Damjanovic MF 2 9 29 8 47 | 98 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 20 0
R_V_Persie MF 2 9 27 13 31 | 98 0 0 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 20 5
K_Dalglish MF 3 7 24 12 18 | 98 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 -2 -2 3
M_Phisbaena FW 2 8 12 31 32 | 98 0 0 3 0 8 0 0 0 0 0 30 28
O_Ighalo FW 1 8 7 23 21 | 64 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 -20 -20 -19
T_Flowers GK 39 2 2 1 27 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
C_Berra DF 2 30 6 6 32 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
M_Britos MF 2 26 6 8 22 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
A_Ben_Hatira MF 2 6 28 8 40 | 34 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 5
P_McGowan FW 2 8 8 31 16 | 34 0 0 0 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 25
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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E_Thorstvedt GK 39 2 6 4 13 | 98 13 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 55 0 0 0
J_Martinez DF 1 33 3 4 23 | 98 0 1 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 20 0 6
C_Thomson DF 2 29 12 6 25 | 98 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 20 30 20
R_Tomassi DF 1 27 8 7 37 | 98 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 15
M_Zeffane DF 1 26 9 7 31 | 98 0 2 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 40 10 20
J_Wilshere DF 2 19 27 11 19 | 98 0 1 2 0 2 1 0 0 0 20 20 25
H_Kiessling MF 4 11 30 10 31 | 98 0 2 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 40 45 0
Zheng_Zhi MF 1 9 28 8 42 | 87 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 40 0
J_Plasil MF 1 7 28 9 19 | 98 0 0 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 20 50 25
J_Bolm MF 2 11 27 13 32 | 98 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 8
K_McInally FW 2 6 5 30 27 | 98 0 0 1 0 5 1 0 0 0 0 10 32
Tiribocchi GK 27 3 3 4 19 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
R_VD_Vaart MF 2 10 27 8 24 | 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
S_Perrotta MF 2 9 24 18 27 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nathan_Dyer FW 2 6 11 27 31 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
E_Stranger FW 2 9 7 26 20 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
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Celtic FC | Benfica
4-4-2 A | 5-4-1 P
Stuart Neilson | Steven Theobald
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S_Assenjo GK | GK E_Thorstvedt
B_Howedes DF | DF J_Martinez
Fernando_Mera DF | DF C_Thomson
N_Wade DF | DF R_Tomassi
C_Metzelder DF | DF M_Zeffane
K_Mizuno MF | DF J_Wilshere
D_Damjanovic MF | MF H_Kiessling
R_V_Persie MF | MF Zheng_Zhi
K_Dalglish MF | MF J_Plasil
M_Phisbaena FW | MF J_Bolm
O_Ighalo FW | FW K_McInally
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T_Flowers SUB | SUB Tiribocchi
C_Berra SUB | SUB R_VD_Vaart
M_Britos SUB | SUB S_Perrotta
A_Ben_Hatira SUB | SUB Nathan_Dyer
P_McGowan SUB | SUB E_Stranger
Referee: O_Bundy (USA)
Min. 4 :(bfa) J_Plasil finds himself with plenty of time
... J_Plasil tries the shot !
... S_Assenjo with an amazing dive to the bottom left
... How he got to that one I don't know !
... CORNER!
... M_Zeffane crosses it in!
... S_Assenjo jumps well to claim it!
Min. 5 :(cfc) R_V_Persie passes the ball to M_Phisbaena
... The ball hits H_Kiessling in the face!
... And goes clear!
Min. 6 :(bfa) Zheng_Zhi is taking a throw in
... He sees a team mate in space
... He throws it long to K_McInally
... K_McInally belts the ball towards goal!
... It swerves a lot in the air
... S_Assenjo gathers it comfortably
Min. 7 :(cfc) B_Howedes with an in swinging cross to R_V_Persie
... R_V_Persie hits the shot with the outside of the right foot!
... E_Thorstvedt saves, but he fumbles
... But he gathers at the second attempt!
Min. 7 :(bfa) K_McInally turns nicely onto the ball
... K_McInally with the strike !
... But he puts it wide
Min. 9 :(cfc) D_Damjanovic with the first time pass to M_Phisbaena
... A scorcher of a shot from M_Phisbaena !
... Terrific shot
... It takes a bounce of the defender
... The deflection takes it just wide
... That's unlucky!
Min. 11 :(bfa) H_Kiessling with the nod to J_Wilshere
... J_Wilshere bears down on goal!
... The net bulges!
... GOAL !!
... He runs towards the fans!
... And slides on his knees!
... That's given Benfica the lead!
... Celtic FC 0-1 Benfica ...
Min. 12 :(cfc) K_Mizuno takes advantage of a bad back pass from R_Tomassi
... J_Wilshere wins the ball with a superb sliding challenge
... It goes out of play
... CORNER!
... M_Phisbaena crosses it in!
... E_Thorstvedt jumps well to claim it!
Min. 12 :(bfa) J_Wilshere gets the ball on the wing
... He cuts inside B_Howedes!
... He has some space now!
... B_Howedes recovers to win the ball back
Min. 13 :(bfa) C_Thomson with the diagonal pass R_Tomassi
... R_Tomassi sends it flying towards goal!
... What agility from S_Assenjo
Min. 17 :(bfa) J_Wilshere controls the ball with a deft piece of skill
... He plays the ball into the middle!
... H_Kiessling gets onto the end of the pass!
... B_Howedes robs him of the ball
Min. 18 :(cfc) D_Damjanovic retreats under pressure
... He hits the ball up field
... M_Phisbaena latches onto the end of it
... M_Phisbaena sights up the goal
... He shoots!
... But E_Thorstvedt hits it away
... He could have held onto that!
Min. 21 :(bfa) H_Kiessling beats one
... Knocks it past a second
... And finds R_Tomassi
... A great volley from R_Tomassi !
... But S_Assenjo tips it over
... O_Bundy has given a goal kick
... Unbelievable !
Min. 33 :(cfc) K_Mizuno has the ball on the wing
... He takes it past K_McInally
... He knocks it to M_Phisbaena!
... M_Phisbaena with the shot !
... E_Thorstvedt parries it
Min. 37 :(cfc) M_Phisbaena with the dribble
... He skips through the tackle from J_Martinez
... M_Phisbaena drives the ball low !
... E_Thorstvedt gathers it comfortably
Min. 39 :(cfc) M_Phisbaena knocks it past J_Martinez and runs onto it
... He showed great skill and pace there
... A well-placed shot from M_Phisbaena !
... But he's put it wide
... How did he manage to miss that one?!?!?
Min. 41 :(cfc) Fernando_Mera is closed down
... He plays a quick pass under pressure
... K_Dalglish latches onto the ball
... K_Dalglish hits a crisp volley!
... E_Thorstvedt heads it away
... He was showing off there!
Min. 43 :(REF) The board goes up indicating that there are 4 minutes of time to be added on
Min. 43 :(cfc) K_Dalglish holds the ball up and waits for support
... He sees a man in space!
... He hits the ball up to K_Mizuno
... K_McInally is called for the holding foul
... He won that header unfairly
Min. 47 :(cfc) K_Mizuno takes control of the loose ball
... He plays the ball across to M_Phisbaena
... M_Phisbaena with a blistering shot !
... But he got that all wrong
************* HALF TIME ****************
Half Time Score: Celtic FC 0-1 Benfica
Min. 48 :(cfc) M_Phisbaena brings the ball into the opposing area
... N_Wade makes himself available
... A skilful effort from N_Wade !
... But he puts it wide
... He found himself with no room to manoeuvre
Min. 51 :(cfc) K_Mizuno controls it well
... He nutmegs J_Martinez
... He puts in M_Phisbaena!
... H_Kiessling wins the ball with a superb sliding challenge
... It goes out of play
... CORNER!
... K_Dalglish chips the ball in towards the back post!
... E_Thorstvedt catches it!
Min. 51 :(bfa) J_Plasil with the dribble
... He skips through the tackle
... C_Metzelder reads it well
... This boy is a quality defender
... The crowd sing his praises
Min. 54 :(cfc) C_Metzelder plays it to his team mate for a one-two
... N_Wade decides to keep possession instead!
... He runs towards the goal now!
... N_Wade sidesteps his marker and tries the wicked snap bender !
... But it puts it well wide
Min. 55 :(bfa) K_McInally has it now
... He takes on Fernando_Mera
... He gets past him!
... He puts in J_Martinez!
... J_Martinez hits the shot with the inside of the right foot!
... But it clips the post and goes wide
Min. 56 :(bfa) J_Plasil hits the ball through the heart of the defence
... J_Wilshere latches onto it!
... J_Wilshere hits a great drive!
... S_Assenjo blocks the shot with his legs
... It goes clear!
Min. 58 :(cfc) R_V_Persie gets to the by line
... He looks up and lobs in a cross
... O_Ighalo is unmarked
... O_Ighalo with the cheeky shot!
... E_Thorstvedt won't get to that!
... Oooh it goes just over!!
Min. 58 :(bfa) J_Martinez finds himself with plenty of time
... J_Martinez sees S_Assenjo off his line !
... But S_Assenjo tips it over
... O_Bundy has given a goal kick
... He's not having the best of days !
Min. 59 :(bfa) J_Wilshere lobs it over C_Metzelder
... C_Metzelder reacts well to win the ball back
Min. 60 :(cfc) M_Britos will come on for N_Wade and play MF
Min. 60 :(cfc) A_Ben_Hatira is coming on and M_Britos is being brought off
... Looks likely he will go and play MF
Min. 60 :(cfc) P_McGowan is being prepared to come on
... O_Ighalo is leaving the pitch
... Looks like the substitute will play FW
Min. 60 :(bfa) Zheng_Zhi runs down the flank
... He plays the ball across to K_McInally
... But Fernando_Mera comes away with the ball
... Excellent defending there!
Min. 61 :(bfa) H_Kiessling plays it to his team mate for a one-two
... K_McInally decides to keep possession instead!
... He runs towards the goal now!
... But Fernando_Mera slides in two footed.
... O_Bundy has a look but waves "Play On!"
Min. 62 :(bfa) J_Plasil with a first time pass
... J_Wilshere runs onto it!
... But B_Howedes clears the danger
Min. 64 :(bfa) M_Zeffane with the mazy dribble
... He takes it past the defender
... M_Zeffane hits the ball first time!
... He could have let that bounce
... GOAL !!
... He jumps into the Benfica crowd to celebrate!!
... Both he and the fans are delighted!!
... Celtic FC 0-2 Benfica ...
Min. 66 :(bfa) J_Plasil lobs the ball over the defence
... R_Tomassi latches on to it
... B_Howedes with a superb tackle!
... He easily dispossessed him.
Min. 67 :(bfa) Zheng_Zhi hoofs it up field to find J_Bolm
... J_Bolm with his head down lets it go !
... But S_Assenjo makes a fine save
... Wow!! That was close!
... He had to be at his best to reach that one!
Min. 67 :(cfc) K_Dalglish turns past J_Martinez
... He has created space for himself now
... J_Martinez scythes the player down.
... Psycho!
... O_Bundy warned him
... FREE KICK!
... Right on the edge of the box!
... P_McGowan hits it over the wall
... GOAL !!
... Rifled into the top corner!
... He runs off to the Celtic FC fans to celebrate!
... Celtic FC 1-2 Benfica ...
Min. 68 :(cfc) A_Ben_Hatira beats his marker
... He showed great skill there
... A_Ben_Hatira shoots towards goal !
... E_Thorstvedt fists it away
... That was a good save!
Min. 68 :(bfa) The ball is passed in from Zheng_Zhi, he finds K_McInally
... The defence has gone to sleep
... K_McInally is all alone
... S_Assenjo comes towards him
... He lobs it over S_Assenjo
... It goes wide!!
Min. 69 :(cfc) M_Phisbaena slides it through the middle to C_Metzelder
... C_Metzelder with the shot on net !
... E_Thorstvedt with a fantastic point blank save
... When he's on his game he's one of the best in the league
Min. 70 :(bfa) Benfica are switching their playing style to D
Min. 74 :(cfc) M_Phisbaena is taking a throw in
... He is taking a run up at it!
... He throws it long to C_Metzelder
... C_Metzelder with a thundering volley!
... He has put it over the bar!
... He looks stunned by that miss!
... He puts his face in his hands!
Min. 74 :(bfa) K_McInally takes on C_Metzelder
... He runs past him
... K_McInally shapes up for a shot!
... S_Assenjo falls over
... GOAL !!
... S_Assenjo looks a little embarrassed now!
... Celtic FC 1-3 Benfica ...
Min. 75 :(cfc) K_Mizuno unselfishly lays the ball back to D_Damjanovic
... M_Zeffane takes the ball
... OOOHHHH!!
... He almost loses it straight away
... But he hits it clear!
Min. 76 :(cfc) K_Mizuno back heels to find K_Dalglish in space
... J_Martinez bundles the player over!!
... That's a foul!!
... The ref looks across to his assistant!
... Play on!
Min. 77 :(bfa) J_Bolm runs at K_Dalglish
... The defender slips and falls over
... J_Bolm with a thundering shot!
... S_Assenjo can't get to it!
... OH! It has gone just over the bar!
... S_Assenjo makes a cocky smile
... Did he know that was going over?
Min. 78 :(cfc) M_Phisbaena sprints past C_Thomson
... M_Phisbaena has time and space on the edge of the box!
... He shoots towards goal!
... E_Thorstvedt tips it round the post
... Good save
... Corner not given!!
Min. 78 :(bfa) J_Plasil barges the defender off the ball
... D_Damjanovic with a nasty foul
... I don't think he meant anything other than trying to get the ball
Min. 82 :(bfa) M_Zeffane looks for options
... He sees a man in space!
... He hits the ball up to K_McInally
... Fernando_Mera takes the player down!!
... PENALTY!!
... No! The ref has given the free kick the other way!
... Unbelievable!
Min. 82 :(cfc) A_Ben_Hatira brings the ball into the opposing area
... P_McGowan makes himself available
... J_Plasil with a bad challenge
... The fans are chanting "OFF!!! OFF!!!
Min. 83 :(bfa) R_VD_Vaart takes off his tracksuit
... he'll replace Zheng_Zhi as MF
Min. 85 :(bfa) K_McInally gets the ball on the wing
... He slides the ball past C_Metzelder!
... He has some space now!
... K_McInally tries to place it in the corner !
... S_Assenjo with a fantastic point blank save
... He showed great Reflexes there
Min. 87 :(bfa) K_McInally finds a hole in the defence
... The defence was sleeping
... He made a fantastic run though
... K_Dalglish rushes in with a poor tackle!!
... That's a foul!!
... The ref shows him a YELLOW CARD!!
... He'll need to be careful from now on!
Min. 87 :(bfa) J_Wilshere squares it to R_Tomassi
... R_Tomassi blasts it at the goal !
... S_Assenjo falls over
... He recovers to tip it onto the post!
... But it hits his back!
... And goes wide!!
... S_Assenjo looks relieved!!
... CORNER!
... R_VD_Vaart drives it into the box!
... J_Bolm gets something on it!
... He couldn't have hit that shot much better!!
... But it sails past the post !!
... S_Assenjo never had a chance!
Min. 88 :(REF) The 4th referee signals that there are 4 minutes of time to be added on
Min. 89 :(cfc) M_Phisbaena beats J_Bolm
... M_Phisbaena has his eyes on the goal!
... He shoots!
... The shot takes a wicked deflection
... E_Thorstvedt dives desperately to try and save it!!
... And E_Thorstvedt tips it wide!
... Great goalkeeping!
... CORNER!
... K_Mizuno crosses it in!
... E_Thorstvedt fists it away!
Min. 89 :(bfa) J_Bolm gets the ball on the wing
... He slides the ball past A_Ben_Hatira!
... He has some space now!
... J_Bolm rifles it at the goal !
... S_Assenjo won't get to that!
... It clips the post!
... And goes wide!
Min. 90 :(cfc) K_Mizuno takes advantage of a defensive mistake
... It's a lucky break
... K_McInally takes the player down!!
... That's a poor tackle!
... FREE KICK!
... Right on the edge of the box!
... R_V_Persie plays it short to P_McGowan
... P_McGowan flicks the header toward the far post!
... The fans behind the goal jump up!
... E_Thorstvedt acrobatically tips it over !!
... Great keeping!
... CORNER!
... A_Ben_Hatira curls it into the box!
... M_Zeffane clears the corner
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Match Details
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Venue : Celtic Park
Attendance : 120,000
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Celtic FC Match Info
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Best player : M_Phisbaena (Man of the Match)
Scorers : P_McGowan (67)
Sent Off : N/A
Booked : K_Dalglish (87)
Injured : N/A
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Benfica Match Info
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Best player : H_Kiessling
Scorers : J_Wilshere (11), M_Zeffane (64), K_McInally (74)
Sent Off : N/A
Booked : N/A
Injured : N/A
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Match Statistics
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Celtic FC | Benfica
Attempts on Goal : 18 | 18
Off target : 7 | 6
On target : 11 | 12
Possession : 37 | 63
Corners : 4 | 2
Red Cards : 0 | 0
Yellow Cards : 1 | 0
Subs Used : 3 | 1
Fouls : 11 | 4
Key Tackles : 9 | 5
Key Passes : 15 | 15
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Final Score : Celtic FC 1 - 3 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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S_Assenjo GK 28 3 3 4 34 | 98 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 20 0 0 0
B_Howedes DF 2 29 10 8 23 | 98 0 4 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 80 10 0
Fernando_Mera DF 3 28 9 8 27 | 98 0 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 60 10 0
N_Wade DF 2 28 9 6 25 | 64 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 -20 -20 -18
C_Metzelder DF 2 25 8 8 30 | 98 0 2 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 40 10 6
K_Mizuno MF 1 8 29 9 28 | 98 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 50 0
D_Damjanovic MF 2 9 29 8 47 | 98 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 20 0
R_V_Persie MF 2 9 27 13 31 | 98 0 0 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 20 5
K_Dalglish MF 3 7 24 12 18 | 98 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 -2 -2 3
M_Phisbaena FW 2 8 12 31 32 | 98 0 0 3 0 8 0 0 0 0 0 30 28
O_Ighalo FW 1 8 7 23 21 | 64 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 -20 -20 -19
T_Flowers GK 39 2 2 1 27 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
C_Berra DF 2 30 6 6 32 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
M_Britos MF 2 26 6 8 22 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
A_Ben_Hatira MF 2 6 28 8 40 | 34 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 5
P_McGowan FW 2 8 8 31 16 | 34 0 0 0 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 25
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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E_Thorstvedt GK 39 2 6 4 13 | 98 13 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 55 0 0 0
J_Martinez DF 1 33 3 4 23 | 98 0 1 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 20 0 6
C_Thomson DF 2 29 12 6 25 | 98 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 20 30 20
R_Tomassi DF 1 27 8 7 37 | 98 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 15
M_Zeffane DF 1 26 9 7 31 | 98 0 2 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 40 10 20
J_Wilshere DF 2 19 27 11 19 | 98 0 1 2 0 2 1 0 0 0 20 20 25
H_Kiessling MF 4 11 30 10 31 | 98 0 2 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 40 45 0
Zheng_Zhi MF 1 9 28 8 42 | 87 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 40 0
J_Plasil MF 1 7 28 9 19 | 98 0 0 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 20 50 25
J_Bolm MF 2 11 27 13 32 | 98 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 8
K_McInally FW 2 6 5 30 27 | 98 0 0 1 0 5 1 0 0 0 0 10 32
Tiribocchi GK 27 3 3 4 19 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
R_VD_Vaart MF 2 10 27 8 24 | 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
S_Perrotta MF 2 9 24 18 27 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nathan_Dyer FW 2 6 11 27 31 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
E_Stranger FW 2 9 7 26 20 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
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