Elite League Cup Quarter Final Match, Juventus vs. Celtic FC (Thu Dec 10)


                             Juventus  |  Celtic FC
                            5-1-1-3 L  |  4-4-2 A
                    Dragan Lobozinski  |  Stuart Neilson
                                       |
                        G_Pagliuca GK  |  GK T_Flowers
                          T_Kaizer DF  |  DF C_Berra
                       J_Miguelito DF  |  DF B_Howedes
                        B_Ivanovic DF  |  DF I_Garde
                      M_Demichelis DF  |  DF P_Cocu
                         N_Subotic DF  |  MF D_Damjanovic
                         M_Kikuchi DM  |  MF K_Mizuno
                           B_Krkic MF  |  MF Almen_Abdi
                       D_Stanfield FW  |  MF J_M_Jurado
                         M_Muniesa FW  |  FW M_Phisbaena
                      Salim_Kerkar FW  |  FW P_McGowan
                                       |
                       Z_Stonewall SUB |  SUB S_Assenjo
                              Hugo SUB |  SUB Fernando_Mera
                     D_Archambault SUB |  SUB A_Arrondel
                         Leroy_Fer SUB |  SUB R_V_Persie
                        L_Markovic SUB |  SUB Sansao

Referee: F_Brych (Germany)


Min. 2  :(cfc) D_Damjanovic runs at M_Muniesa
          ...  The defender slips and falls over
          ...  D_Damjanovic with the shot !
          ...  He couldn't have struck it more sweetly!!
          ...  But it sails past the post !!
          ...  G_Pagliuca never had a chance!
Min. 5  :(cfc) K_Mizuno has the ball on the wing
          ...  He knocks the ball past T_Kaizer
          ...  He puts in M_Phisbaena!
          ...  M_Phisbaena runs forward
          ...  He hits the shot!
          ...  GOAL !!
          ...  G_Pagliuca was well beaten there!
          ...  That's put Celtic FC in front!
          ...  Juventus 0-1 Celtic FC ...
Min. 9  :(cfc) D_Damjanovic with a smart pass to M_Phisbaena
          ...  Brilliantly taken away by B_Krkic !!
          ...  Any youngsters out there should be taking notes
Min. 11 :(cfc) J_M_Jurado has time and space on the edge of the box
          ...  J_M_Jurado lobs G_Pagliuca!
          ...  What agility from G_Pagliuca
Min. 12 :(jvt) D_Stanfield is taking a throw in
          ...  He is taking a run up at it!
          ...  He throws it long to M_Kikuchi
          ...  M_Kikuchi fires off a left-footed shot !
          ...  T_Flowers with a great save
          ...  And he holds onto it as well!
Min. 14 :(jvt) J_Miguelito moves out wide
          ...  He plays the ball through to N_Subotic
          ...  B_Howedes dives in two footed!!
          ...  Play On!!
Min. 14 :(cfc) I_Garde runs forward
          ...  Salim_Kerkar with a well timed tackle
          ...  F_Brych didn't like it though
          ...  F_Brych tries to calm him down
Min. 15 :(cfc) Almen_Abdi slumps to the ground!
          ...  He gets up again though
          ...  He signals to the bench he is ok to continue
Min. 16 :(jvt) D_Stanfield finds his way through
          ...  He bent his run well
          ...  Superbly timed tackle by C_Berra
          ...  He made it look easy
          ...  But he can't keep it in
          ...  CORNER!
          ...  B_Krkic chips the ball in towards the far post!
          ...  N_Subotic makes a firm connection with his head
          ...  It's going over!
          ...  It dips dramatically!!
          ...  But lands on the roof of the net !!
          ...  T_Flowers looks relieved there!
Min. 16 :(cfc) D_Damjanovic runs at the defender
          ...  He gets past him!
          ...  He sees a team mate in space
          ...  He passes it to B_Howedes
          ...  B_Howedes rifles it at the goal !
          ...  G_Pagliuca with a great save
          ...  He shows why he is the number 1
Min. 20 :(cfc) D_Damjanovic finds the space intelligently
          ...  N_Subotic rushes in with a clumsy tackle!!
          ...  That's a foul!!
          ...  F_Brych wants a quiet word
          ...  FREE KICK!
          ...  They are lining up to take this one!
          ...  K_Mizuno knocks it forward
          ...  P_McGowan gets on the end of it
          ...  P_McGowan bears down on goal!
          ...  Terrific shot
          ...  It takes a bounce of the defender
          ...  The deflection takes it just wide
          ...  That's unlucky!
          ...  CORNER!
          ...  D_Damjanovic plays it towards the near post!
          ...  P_McGowan gets on the end of it
          ...  G_Pagliuca with a superb tip over the bar
          ...  He showed great Reflexes there
          ...  CORNER!
          ...  M_Phisbaena chips the ball in towards the far post!
          ...  G_Pagliuca jumps well to claim it!
Min. 22 :(jvt) M_Muniesa with a precise pass to Salim_Kerkar
          ...  A great volley from Salim_Kerkar !
          ...  It floats over T_Flowers
          ...  Its heading goal ward!
          ...  But floats just over
          ...  That was a great effort
Min. 23 :(jvt) B_Krkic plays the early ball across the box to find M_Muniesa in space
          ...  B_Howedes forces him off the ball
          ...  But it rolls out of play
          ...  CORNER!
          ...  B_Krkic chips the ball in towards the far post!
          ...  N_Subotic swings a leg at it!
          ...  But T_Flowers palms it behind
          ...  F_Brych has given a goal kick
          ...  He's not having the best of days !
Min. 24 :(cfc) J_M_Jurado with the dribble
          ...  T_Kaizer is easily beaten
          ...  J_M_Jurado with a stunning strike !
          ...  He miskicks the ball
          ...  He's managed to put that out of the stadium
Min. 26 :(cfc) P_Cocu controls it well
          ...  He nutmegs M_Demichelis
          ...  He puts in P_McGowan!
          ...  Salim_Kerkar fouls
          ...  That was disgusting
Min. 26 :(cfc) K_Mizuno is taking a throw in
          ...  He sees a team mate in space
          ...  He throws it long to M_Phisbaena
          ...  M_Phisbaena hits a crisp volley!
          ...  G_Pagliuca fists it away
Min. 29 :(cfc) Almen_Abdi beats M_Demichelis
          ...  It looked like he pushed his marker
          ...  "Play On!" Waves F_Brych
          ...  But T_Kaizer sees the pass and cuts it out
Min. 30 :(cfc) D_Damjanovic is forced back with the ball
          ...  He belts the ball up field
          ...  P_McGowan latches onto the end of it
          ...  B_Ivanovic wins the ball well
          ...  F_Brych has given a free kick
          ...  F_Brych reaches to his pocket!
          ...  He jots down his name!
          ...  YELLOW CARD!!
          ...  FREE KICK
          ...  It is deep inside there own half
          ...  D_Damjanovic swings it in
          ...  M_Phisbaena takes control of it!
          ...  M_Muniesa takes out the attacker
          ...  He looked to have fouled him there
Min. 38 :(jvt) B_Ivanovic with electric pace
          ...  He eases past C_Berra
          ...  B_Howedes had better start being careful if he continues to tackle like that
          ...  F_Brych tells him to calm his game down a bit
          ...  FREE KICK!
          ...  It's in a very dangerous position!
          ...  Salim_Kerkar hits it over the wall
          ...  Wide of goal
Min. 43 :(REF) The board goes up indicating that there is 1 minute of time to be added on
Min. 43 :(jvt) D_Stanfield sidesteps I_Garde
          ...  D_Stanfield aims for the top right corner !
          ...  It sails over!
          ...  He should have hit the target at least!!

*************  HALF TIME  ****************
Half Time Score: Juventus 0-1 Celtic FC

Min. 48 :(cfc) The defender under hits the back pass!
          ...  I_Garde is through!
          ...  I_Garde swings in the shot!
          ...  G_Pagliuca parries it
          ...  The defender clears it
Min. 48 :(jvt) M_Kikuchi cuts inside the defender
          ...  He sees a team mate in space
          ...  He passes it to M_Muniesa
          ...  D_Damjanovic with a clumsy challenge
          ...  That will be a booking
          ...  YELLOW CARD!!
Min. 55 :(cfc) P_Cocu is closed down
          ...  He plays a quick pass under pressure
          ...  P_McGowan latches onto the ball
          ...  But B_Ivanovic with the fine tackle
Min. 57 :(jvt) M_Muniesa takes possession
          ...  He's got no outlet
          ...  He decides to go alone
          ...  M_Muniesa aims the cheeky shot at goal!
          ...  It sails over!
          ...  He should have hit the target at least!!
Min. 57 :(cfc) M_Phisbaena takes possession
          ...  M_Phisbaena sights up the goal
          ...  He shoots!
          ...  It takes a deflection!
          ...  But sails wide!
          ...  CORNER!
          ...  Swung in by I_Garde
          ...  G_Pagliuca easily catches it!
Min. 58 :(jvt) M_Muniesa nicks it past the slide tackle skilfully
          ...  He only has going for the goal in mind!
          ...  P_Cocu with the tackle
Min. 58 :(cfc) B_Howedes jinks infield
          ...  He sees a team mate making a run
          ...  He plays the ball through to M_Phisbaena
          ...  M_Phisbaena with the 40 yard drive !
          ...  G_Pagliuca falls over
          ...  But the ball sails wide anyway!
Min. 59 :(jvt) M_Demichelis with a simple pass to D_Stanfield
          ...  C_Berra with an ugly foul
          ...  That was a deliberate act that deserves punishment
Min. 65 :(cfc) D_Damjanovic hits a hard pass to C_Berra
          ...  Salim_Kerkar with a nasty foul
          ...  I don't think he meant anything other than trying to get the ball
          ...  F_Brych calls him over
          ...  F_Brych tells him he has had enough warnings
          ...  YELLOW CARD!!
          ...  FREE KICK!
          ...  That could have been a penalty!
          ...  K_Mizuno hits it hard
          ...  G_Pagliuca parries it
          ...  The defender clears it
Min. 65 :(jvt) N_Subotic looks around for support
          ...  His team mate makes an overlapping run now!
          ...  He knocks a through ball to Salim_Kerkar
          ...  P_Cocu with an ugly foul
          ...  F_Brych calls him over
          ...  F_Brych is taking his time with him!
          ...  YELLOW CARD!!
Min. 66 :(jvt) M_Kikuchi cuts the ball back to M_Muniesa
          ...  I_Garde stands his ground and wins the tackle
Min. 67 :(cfc) D_Damjanovic curls the ball out wide to P_McGowan
          ...  D_Stanfield with a nasty foul
          ...  F_Brych just wants to lecture him
Min. 68 :(cfc) R_V_Persie takes off his tracksuit
          ...  he'll replace Almen_Abdi as MF
Min. 70 :(cfc) A_Arrondel replaces an unhappy C_Berra and will play as a DF
Min. 70 :(jvt) Salim_Kerkar breaks clear of the defence!
          ...  He is clean through on T_Flowers!
          ...  D_Damjanovic brings him down!
          ...  That's a terrible challenge
          ...  The referee comes over
          ...  He's already on a yellow
          ...  Straight RED CARD!
Min. 70 :(jvt) Juventus altered their play to a P strategy
Min. 73 :(cfc) B_Howedes skips the challenge from T_Kaizer
          ...  A left-footer by B_Howedes !
          ...  The shot slips through G_Pagliuca's hands
          ...  But goes wide!
          ...  He got away with that!
          ...  Goal kick given! That looked like a corner to me
Min. 75 :(cfc) Sansao is being prepared to come on
          ...  P_McGowan is leaving the pitch
          ...  He applauds the crowd
          ...  Looks like his replacement will play FW
Min. 78 :(cfc) R_V_Persie with a simple pass to M_Phisbaena
          ...  M_Phisbaena with a stunning strike !
          ...  G_Pagliuca catches the ball
Min. 80 :(cfc) Sansao with a clever shimmy
          ...  But M_Muniesa reads the situation well and wins the ball
Min. 80 :(jvt) M_Muniesa controls the ball immaculately
          ...  Leaves the defenders for dead
          ...  This looks like it could be a great chance
          ...  I_Garde tugs on his opponent's shirt!!
          ...  F_Brych has stopped play
          ...  Well spotted by F_Brych!
          ...  F_Brych shows him a YELLOW CARD!!
          ...  He'll need to be careful from now on!
          ...  FREE KICK
          ...  This is very far out
          ...  M_Kikuchi floats it forward
          ...  D_Stanfield latches onto the end of it
          ...  A delicate header from D_Stanfield !
          ...  But T_Flowers with the difficult save
Min. 81 :(jvt) J_Miguelito takes a throw in
          ...  He throws the ball into Salim_Kerkar
          ...  Salim_Kerkar gets his head to the ball !
          ...  But he puts it wide
          ...  That was a terrible attempt!
Min. 83 :(jvt) Salim_Kerkar pass splits open the defence and finds D_Stanfield
          ...  But A_Arrondel slides in two footed.
          ...  F_Brych has a look but waves "Play On!"
Min. 86 :(cfc) B_Howedes crosses in from the wing, he finds P_Cocu in the box
          ...  P_Cocu blasts it at the goal !
          ...  G_Pagliuca gets a hand to it!!
          ...  But he slots in the rebound
          ...  He has put it wide !!
          ...  He puts his hands on his head in despair!
Min. 88 :(REF) The board goes up indicating that there are 3 minutes of time to be added on
Min. 90 :(cfc) Sansao is through on goal
          ...  Sansao with the cheeky shot!
          ...  Terrific shot
          ...  It takes a bounce of the defender
          ...  The deflection takes it just wide
          ...  That's unlucky!
Min. 91 :(jvt) M_Kikuchi with a 40-yard pass to M_Muniesa
          ...  A wicked drive by M_Muniesa !
          ...  T_Flowers makes a great save
          ...  But he can't hold onto it!
Min. 93 :(jvt) Salim_Kerkar knocks it forward
          ...  J_M_Jurado slips
          ...  M_Muniesa gets to it!
          ...  Fine tackle by B_Howedes
          ...  He prevents the corner as well

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


Match Details
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Venue                : Juventus Arena
Attendance           : 91,751
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Juventus Match Info
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Best player          : M_Muniesa
Scorers              : N/A
Sent Off             : N/A
Booked               : B_Ivanovic (30), Salim_Kerkar (65)
Injured              : N/A
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Celtic FC Match Info
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Best player          : B_Howedes (Man of the Match)
Scorers              : M_Phisbaena (5)
Sent Off             : D_Damjanovic (70)
Booked               : P_Cocu (65), I_Garde (80)
Injured              : N/A
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Match Statistics
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                              Juventus    |    Celtic FC
Attempts on Goal     :          10        |       16
Off target           :           6        |       8
On target            :           4        |       8
Possession           :          34        |       66
Corners              :           2        |       3
Red Cards            :           0        |       1
Yellow Cards         :           2        |       2
Subs Used            :           0        |       3
Fouls                :          10        |       11
Key Tackles          :           5        |       7
Key Passes           :          11        |       11
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Final Score          : Juventus 0 - 1 Celtic FC
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Player Statistics - Juventus
Name          Pos  St  Tk  Ps  Sh  Ag | Min Sav Ktk Kps Ass Sht Gls Yel Red KAb TAb PAb SAb
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G_Pagliuca     GK  30   5   5   2  23 |  94   9   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  35   0   0   0
T_Kaizer       DF   2  26   6   4  37 |  94   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  20   0   0
J_Miguelito    DF   2  25   9   3  33 |  94   0   0   2   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  20   0
B_Ivanovic     DF   3  24  10   7  22 |  94   0   1   0   0   0   0   1   0   0  18  -2  -2
M_Demichelis   DF   2  24   8   7  18 |  94   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
N_Subotic      DF   2  23   8   7  23 |  94   0   0   1   0   2   0   0   0   0   0  10   6
M_Kikuchi      DM   1  14  24   8  30 |  94   0   0   3   0   1   0   0   0   0   0  30   5
B_Krkic        MF   1   9  27   3  35 |  94   0   1   1   0   0   0   0   0   0  20  10   0
D_Stanfield    FW   2   7   5  25  32 |  94   0   0   1   0   2   0   0   0   0   0  10   6
M_Muniesa      FW   2   7   8  24  17 |  94   0   2   1   0   2   0   0   0   0  20 -10 -14
Salim_Kerkar   FW   2   5   8  23  38 |  94   0   0   2   0   3   0   1   0   0 -22  -2 -19
Z_Stonewall    GK  27   2   2   2  22 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
Hugo           DF   2  23  12   9  42 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
D_Archambault  MF   3   6  25  11  21 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
Leroy_Fer      MF   2  10  25   8  36 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
L_Markovic     FW   2   9   7  23  21 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0

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  37   2   2   1  27 |  94   4   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  60   0   0   0
C_Berra        DF   2  29   6   6  32 |  71   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  20   0   0
B_Howedes      DF   2  28  10   8  23 |  94   0   3   2   0   2   0   0   0   0  60  20   6
I_Garde        DF   2  27  10   6  32 |  94   0   1   0   0   1   0   1   0   0  18  -2   3
P_Cocu         DF   2  25   7  10  30 |  94   0   1   1   0   1   0   1   0   0  58   8  -1
D_Damjanovic   MF   2   9  29   8  47 |  71   0   0   5   0   1   0   0   1   0 -10  40  -9
K_Mizuno       MF   1   8  28   9  28 |  94   0   0   2   1   1   0   0   0   0   0  35   5
Almen_Abdi     MF   1  10  26  10  30 |  69   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
J_M_Jurado     MF   2   6  24  17  18 |  94   0   0   0   0   2   0   0   0   0   0   0   6
M_Phisbaena    FW   2   8  12  30  32 |  94   0   0   0   0   5   1   0   0   0  20  20  52
P_McGowan      FW   2   8   7  30  16 |  76   0   0   0   0   2   0   0   0   0   0   0   6
S_Assenjo      GK  28   3   3   4  34 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
Fernando_Mera  DF   3  27   9   8  27 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
A_Arrondel     DF   2  23   3   7  12 |  23   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  40  20  20
R_V_Persie     MF   2   8  26  13  31 |  25   0   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  10   0
Sansao         FW   1   8   8  26  23 |  18   0   0   0   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   1
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