Division Two League Match, Celtic FC vs. Rangers FC (Mon Jul 29)


                            Celtic FC  |  Rangers FC
                            4-4-1-1 E  |  5-1-3-1 C
                       Stuart Neilson  |  Gazza Grant
                                       |
                          C_Gordon GK  |  GK Z_Stonewall
                       R_Chimbonda DF  |  DF K_Uddin
                              Alex DF  |  DF Efe_Sodje
                         B_Howedes DF  |  DF A_Van_Buuren
                       K_Ramsteijn DF  |  DF A_McLeish
                           A_Jolie MF  |  DF E_Johnson
                      D_Damjanovic MF  |  DM J_Wilshere
                          K_Mizuno MF  |  MF L_Copland
                         Zheng_Zhi MF  |  MF R_VD_Vaart
                       M_Phisbaena AM  |  MF B_Yaga
                          R_Fowler FW  |  FW R_Acquafresca
                                       |
                          O_Giroud SUB |  SUB G_Adam
                          D_Santon SUB |  SUB M_Boughera
                     Papakoli_Diop SUB |  SUB J_Jurado
                           G_Barry SUB |  SUB Leroy_Fer
                         D_Bentley SUB |  SUB M_Murphy

Referee: A_Barken (Norway)


Min. 1  :(cfc) Zheng_Zhi shifts into the AM position in a tactical change
Min. 1  :(cfc) M_Phisbaena runs at the defender
          ...  The ball rebounds off Efe_Sodje back to him!
          ...  That was fortunate, but he continues to go forward!
          ...  M_Phisbaena with a little chip!
          ...  It takes a deflection!
          ...  But goes wide!
          ...  CORNER!
          ...  M_Phisbaena lofts the ball in!
          ...  Z_Stonewall easily catches it!
Min. 3  :(cfc) Alex cuts inside L_Copland
          ...  He worked that well
          ...  A well-placed shot from Alex !
          ...  He couldn't have hit that shot much better!!
          ...  But it sails past the post !!
          ...  Z_Stonewall never had a chance!
Min. 6  :(cfc) Alex heads the ball back to M_Phisbaena
          ...  M_Phisbaena with the diving header !
          ...  He had to be brave there
          ...  It's just over!
          ...  9 times out of ten he would have scored that!
Min. 6  :(rfc) R_Acquafresca with the dribble
          ...  He's through on goal
          ...  R_Acquafresca with a blistering shot !
          ...  C_Gordon is beaten!
          ...  It hits the bar!!
          ...  And goes clear
Min. 12 :(rfc) B_Yaga finds a hole in the defence
          ...  The defence was sleeping
          ...  He made a fantastic run though
          ...  B_Yaga sees C_Gordon off his line !
          ...  But he puts it well wide
          ...  The Celtic FC fans taunt him!
Min. 15 :(cfc) M_Phisbaena plays a great one-two
          ...  He continues to run forward now
          ...  But R_Acquafresca spotted the danger and cleans up the play
Min. 17 :(cfc) R_Fowler takes advantage of a mistake by K_Uddin
          ...  It's a lucky break
          ...  K_Uddin does well to get the tackle in
Min. 19 :(cfc) A_Jolie sidesteps his marker
          ...  His quick feet took him past the defender
          ...  A_Jolie with the 40 yard drive !
          ...  Z_Stonewall goes down well to save
Min. 19 :(rfc) E_Johnson beats B_Howedes
          ...  His quick feet took him past the defender
          ...  R_Chimbonda with an ugly foul
          ...  That looked malicious
Min. 19 :(rfc) K_Uddin plays it to his team mate for a one-two
          ...  R_Acquafresca decides to go for goal instead!
          ...  R_Acquafresca with the deft touch!
          ...  He hits the ball towards goal!
          ...  Saved by C_Gordon
Min. 21 :(rfc) C_Gordon miskicks!
          ...  L_Copland is takes control of the ball!
          ...  L_Copland hits a curling shot!
          ...  C_Gordon makes himself big
          ...  Superb Stop !
          ...  Well that one would have delighted him
Min. 23 :(cfc) D_Damjanovic gets to the by line
          ...  He looks up and lobs in a cross
          ...  R_Fowler is unmarked
          ...  R_Fowler aiming for the bottom corner !
          ...  But Z_Stonewall parries the ball
          ...  It's picked up by the defender, much to the relief of the crowd
Min. 25 :(rfc) R_Acquafresca flicks it past M_Phisbaena
          ...  He runs forward
          ...  A_Jolie is called for the holding foul
          ...  Looked like a fair jump
          ...  The referee got it wrong
          ...  A_Barken gave him a strong warning
Min. 25 :(rfc) R_VD_Vaart squares it to R_Acquafresca
          ...  B_Howedes with the tackle
          ...  He came to the rescue there!
Min. 26 :(rfc) C_Gordon miskicks!
          ...  R_Acquafresca is takes control of the ball!
          ...  Zheng_Zhi with the dive
          ...  There's no room in the game for that!
          ...  YELLOW CARD!!
          ...  He'll be off if he does that again
Min. 29 :(cfc) R_Fowler sidesteps his marker
          ...  He's been running his marker ragged all game
          ...  E_Johnson with a late tackle
          ...  Well to be fair he was looking for the foul
          ...  A_Barken just wants to lecture him
Min. 33 :(rfc) R_VD_Vaart looks for options
          ...  He sees a man in space!
          ...  He hits the ball up to J_Wilshere
          ...  Excellent sliding challenge by Alex
          ...  He timed it well
Min. 35 :(cfc) K_Mizuno is taking a throw in
          ...  He takes a couple of strides back
          ...  He throws the ball to M_Phisbaena
          ...  M_Phisbaena has time and space!
          ...  He flicks the ball towards goal
          ...  Z_Stonewall gets a hand to it!!
          ...  But he picks up the rebound
          ...  OHHHHHHHH !!
          ...  He's put it over
Min. 36 :(cfc) R_Chimbonda has a go!
          ...  It hits the defender
          ...  Zheng_Zhi collects the loose ball!
          ...  Zheng_Zhi goes for the top corner !
          ...  But Z_Stonewall tips it behind
          ...  A_Barken has given a goal kick
          ...  He's not having the best of days !
Min. 36 :(rfc) R_Acquafresca takes possession on the halfway line
          ...  He runs forward with the ball
          ...  He skips past the challenges
          ...  Zheng_Zhi muscles him off the ball
          ...  Looked like a good tackle but the referee has awarded them a free kick
Min. 36 :(cfc) R_Chimbonda slumps to the ground!
          ...  He gets up again though
          ...  He signals to the bench he is ok to continue
Min. 37 :(cfc) A_Jolie squares it to R_Fowler
          ...  L_Copland with a nasty foul
          ...  That was a deliberate act that deserves punishment
          ...  He's in trouble here!!
          ...  YELLOW CARD!
Min. 40 :(rfc) J_Wilshere with a measured ball to R_Acquafresca
          ...  R_Acquafresca tries to catch the keeper out!
          ...  But C_Gordon punches it away
          ...  He was lucky to get to that one
Min. 40 :(rfc) J_Wilshere spits at R_Fowler
          ...  A_Barken tries to calm him down
Min. 43 :(REF) The board goes up indicating that there are 2 minutes of time to be added on
Min. 43 :(rfc) R_VD_Vaart runs at the defender
          ...  The ball rebounds off M_Phisbaena back to him!
          ...  That was fortunate, but he continues to go forward!
          ...  R_VD_Vaart attempts a low drive!
          ...  C_Gordon makes a great save
          ...  And he manages to hold onto it as well!
Min. 45 :(cfc) A_Jolie floats the ball in to find M_Phisbaena
          ...  M_Phisbaena hits the ball on the bounce !
          ...  He has failed to hit the target!
          ...  He looks horrified by that miss!
          ...  He puts his face in his hands!
Min. 47 :(rfc) J_Wilshere with a one-touch layoff to R_Acquafresca
          ...  R_Chimbonda wins the ball!
          ...  But he caught the player also!
          ...  The ref gives nothing!

*************  HALF TIME  ****************
Half Time Score: Celtic FC 0-0 Rangers FC

Min. 48 :(rfc) L_Copland jinks infield
          ...  He sees a team mate making a run
          ...  He plays the ball through to R_Acquafresca
          ...  But R_Chimbonda wins the ball
Min. 50 :(cfc) K_Mizuno brings the ball under control
          ...  He sees a team mate leave his marker!
          ...  He plays the ball across to him!
          ...  A_Jolie gets on the end of the pass
          ...  But he steps on the ball and falls over!
          ...  A_Van_Buuren hits it out for a throw
Min. 52 :(cfc) M_Phisbaena makes himself available
          ...  M_Phisbaena with the side footed shot!
          ...  Z_Stonewall gathers it easily
Min. 56 :(rfc) A_Van_Buuren with the dribble
          ...  He's clean through
          ...  The fans are on their feet
          ...  A_Van_Buuren with the cheeky shot!
          ...  C_Gordon with an amazing dive to the bottom left
          ...  How he got to that one I don't know !
          ...  CORNER!
          ...  L_Copland chips the ball into the area!
          ...  B_Howedes reads it
          ...  He clears the danger
Min. 62 :(cfc) K_Mizuno takes possession on the edge of the box
          ...  But E_Johnson slides in
Min. 65 :(rfc) M_Murphy is being prepared to come on
          ...  R_Acquafresca is leaving the pitch
          ...  Looks like the substitute will play FW
Min. 66 :(cfc) K_Mizuno with the heel pass to Alex
          ...  Alex from 20 yards !
          ...  Z_Stonewall parries it
Min. 67 :(rfc) R_VD_Vaart with a simple pass to B_Yaga
          ...  B_Yaga heads the ball towards goal !
          ...  It hits the bar and goes over
          ...  Well, sometimes they go in, sometimes they don't
Min. 70 :(cfc) There's going to be a change
          ...  D_Bentley will come on for R_Fowler and play FW
Min. 73 :(cfc) D_Bentley with a real burst of pace
          ...  He leaves the defender behind
          ...  D_Bentley controls the ball well!
          ...  He hits the shot towards goal!
          ...  It's way wide
          ...  The Rangers FC fans behind the goal spread their arms out
Min. 75 :(rfc) J_Jurado is being prepared to come on
          ...  J_Wilshere is leaving the pitch
          ...  He looks disappointed that he won't be continuing
          ...  Looks like his replacement will play MF
Min. 76 :(cfc) K_Mizuno brings the ball into the opposing area
          ...  D_Damjanovic makes himself available
          ...  D_Damjanovic leaps into the air to perform a scissors kick!!!
          ...  But Z_Stonewall dives to his left
          ...  I think Z_Stonewall just got a hand on that one
          ...  A_Barken has given a goal kick
          ...  Unbelievable !
Min. 80 :(cfc) D_Santon is coming on and B_Howedes is being brought off
          ...  Looks likely he will go and play DF
Min. 80 :(cfc) Papakoli_Diop comes on for K_Ramsteijn and takes up a DF role
Min. 80 :(cfc) D_Damjanovic boots it towards M_Phisbaena
          ...  Launched towards the top corner by M_Phisbaena !
          ...  But it goes just over
Min. 81 :(cfc) A_Jolie wins possession
          ...  He plays the ball across to Alex
          ...  Alex attempts to drive it home!
          ...  Z_Stonewall is just going to watch it go over!
          ...  It dips dramatically!!
          ...  And Z_Stonewall reacts well to palm it behind!
          ...  CORNER!
          ...  D_Bentley plays it into the danger area!
          ...  M_Phisbaena makes a firm connection with his head
          ...  Z_Stonewall catches the ball
Min. 83 :(cfc) A_Jolie squares it to K_Mizuno
          ...  A wicked drive by K_Mizuno !
          ...  Z_Stonewall is just going to watch it go over!
          ...  It dips dramatically!!
          ...  But goes just over !!
          ...  Z_Stonewall looks very relieved!
Min. 88 :(REF) The 4th official signals that there are 2 minutes of time to be added on
Min. 89 :(rfc) J_Jurado slows the ball down and waits for support
          ...  No one seems to be coming forward
          ...  He heads towards the goal alone!
          ...  Excellent sliding challenge from Alex
          ...  It goes out of play
          ...  CORNER!
          ...  L_Copland chips the ball into the area!
          ...  K_Uddin gets his head on it
          ...  But the ball goes harmlessly wide
Min. 90 :(rfc) R_VD_Vaart slows the ball down and waits for support
          ...  A team mate overlaps him now
          ...  He uses his team mates run as a decoy and heads towards the goal!
          ...  But D_Bentley clears the danger

*************  FULL TIME  ****************


Match Details
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Venue                : Celtic Park
Attendance           : 73,471
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Celtic FC Match Info
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Best player          : Alex (Man of the Match)
Scorers              : N/A
Sent Off             : N/A
Booked               : Zheng_Zhi (26)
Injured              : N/A
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Rangers FC Match Info
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Best player          : Z_Stonewall
Scorers              : N/A
Sent Off             : N/A
Booked               : L_Copland (37)
Injured              : N/A
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Match Statistics
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                              Celtic FC   |    Rangers FC
Attempts on Goal     :          16        |       9
Off target           :           8        |       4
On target            :           8        |       5
Possession           :          53        |       47
Corners              :           2        |       2
Red Cards            :           0        |       0
Yellow Cards         :           1        |       1
Subs Used            :           3        |       2
Fouls                :          12        |       7
Key Tackles          :           6        |       4
Key Passes           :          12        |       7
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Final Score          : Celtic FC 0 - 0 Rangers FC
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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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C_Gordon       GK  33   1   1   3  17 |  94   5   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  65   0   0   0
R_Chimbonda    DF   2  27   5   4  23 |  94   0   2   1   0   0   0   0   0   0  30  12   0
Alex           DF   2  24  14   8  20 |  94   0   2   1   0   3   0   0   0   0  30  12  17
B_Howedes      DF   2  24   9   7  23 |  82   0   2   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  30   0   0
K_Ramsteijn    DF   1  23  10   9  42 |  82   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
A_Jolie        MF   1   8  26   5  35 |  94   0   0   4   0   1   0   0   0   0   0  48   8
D_Damjanovic   MF   2   8  26   8  47 |  94   0   0   2   0   1   0   0   0   0   0  24   8
K_Mizuno       MF   1   7  25   9  28 |  94   0   0   4   0   1   0   0   0   0   0  48   1
Zheng_Zhi      AM   1   8  25   8  42 |  94   0   0   0   0   1   0   1   0   0  -2  -2   6
M_Phisbaena    AM   2   8  11  26  32 |  94   0   0   0   0   7   0   0   0   0   0   0  21
R_Fowler       FW   1   1   8  23  25 |  72   0   0   0   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   8
O_Giroud       GK  20   3   3   2  27 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
D_Santon       DF   2  23  10   5  24 |  12   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  40   0   0
Papakoli_Diop  DF   2  21  14   8  24 |  12   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
G_Barry        MF   2   1  26   3  32 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
D_Bentley      FW   3  15  23   8  36 |  22   0   1   0   0   1   0   0   0   0  15   0   1

Player Statistics - Rangers 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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Z_Stonewall    GK  25   2   2   2  22 |  94   9   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  85   0   0   0
K_Uddin        DF   2  24  11   7  40 |  94   0   1   1   0   1   0   0   0   0  15  12   1
Efe_Sodje      DF   2  24   4   2  28 |  94   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
A_Van_Buuren   DF   2  23  10   7  25 |  94   0   1   0   0   1   0   0   0   0  55   0   8
A_McLeish      DF   1  23  10   5  26 |  94   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
E_Johnson      DF   1  23   7   5  31 |  94   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  15   0   0
J_Wilshere     DM   2  17  24  11  19 |  77   0   0   2   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  24   0
L_Copland      MF   1   8  25   6  21 |  94   0   0   1   0   1   0   1   0   0  -2  10   6
R_VD_Vaart     MF   2   9  24   8  24 |  94   0   0   3   0   1   0   0   0   0   0  36   8
B_Yaga         MF   2   8  23   8  35 |  94   0   0   0   0   2   0   0   0   0   0   0   2
R_Acquafresca  FW   1   6   8  25  36 |  67   0   1   0   0   3   0   0   0   0  15   0  17
G_Adam         GK  20   5   1   2  19 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
M_Boughera     DF   1  19  10  11  23 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
J_Jurado       MF   1  14  23   7  28 |  17   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
Leroy_Fer      MF   2   9  23   8  36 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
M_Murphy       FW   1  12  13  25  26 |  27   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
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