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Season 26 Archive: Division 2 Reserves, Week 2
Celtic FC Reserves 3 - 0 Benfica Reserves
Division Two Reserve League Match, Celtic FC Res vs. Benfica Res (Sun Apr 29)
Celtic FC Res | Benfica Res
4-5-1 A | 4-5-1 P
Stuart Neilson | Matias Finkelstein
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T_Courtois GK | GK Z_Alomerovic
R_Carlos DF | DF O_Priestley
S_Vagini DF | DF E_Jordanov
R_Vlaar DF | DF J_Forlin
U_Cacan DF | DF I_Broadhead
N_Saul MF | MF B_Wazhead
M_Queiroz MF | MF P_Sousa
K_Loureiro MF | MF Joe_Zawinul
R_Scheidt MF | MF M_Blanchard
N_Chalobah MF | MF J_Chicco
L_Griffiths FW | FW O_Sweemey
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I_Walker SUB | SUB P_Lenox
J_A_Lopez SUB | SUB De_Volte
F_Parasca SUB | SUB S_Boak
A_Blaigeard SUB | SUB T_Young
Rossi SUB | SUB T_Rocchi
Referee: N_Alexander (Northern_Ireland)
Min. 2 :(cfcr) N_Chalobah with a neat pass into L_Griffiths
... L_Griffiths rifles it at the goal !
... It hits off a defender!
... But goes clear to safety!
Min. 2 :(bfar) B_Wazhead lobs the ball over the defence
... Joe_Zawinul latches on to it
... Wonderful sliding challenge by R_Carlos
Min. 4 :(bfar) O_Sweemey bursts forward
... N_Saul makes the challenge and clears the ball
Min. 5 :(cfcr) K_Loureiro knocks it forward
... J_Forlin slips
... L_Griffiths gets to it!
... L_Griffiths rifles it to the far post !
... It's going over!
... It dips dramatically!!
... But lands on the roof of the net !!
... Z_Alomerovic looks relieved there!
Min. 7 :(bfar) B_Wazhead takes advantage of a mistake by S_Vagini
... It's a lucky break
... B_Wazhead hits the shot!
... It swerves a lot!
... It goes wide for a goal kick
Min. 9 :(cfcr) N_Saul squares it to L_Griffiths
... L_Griffiths hits the ball first time!
... GOAL !!
... It was a top drawer goal
... Celtic FC Res go ahead in this match now!
... Celtic FC Res 1-0 Benfica Res ...
Min. 10 :(cfcr) M_Queiroz turns past the defender
... He sees a team mate making a run
... He plays the ball through to L_Griffiths
... L_Griffiths with a thundering drive!
... Z_Alomerovic with the save
... He holds onto it as well!
Min. 11 :(bfar) B_Wazhead with a perfectly timed run
... But R_Carlos comes away with the ball
... Excellent defending there!
Min. 11 :(cfcr) R_Scheidt has time and space on the edge of the box
... B_Wazhead leaves his foot in with the challenge!!
... That's a bad foul!!
... N_Alexander warned him
Min. 13 :(cfcr) R_Scheidt 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!
... L_Griffiths receives the pass and heads towards the goal
... A powerful header from L_Griffiths !
... It looks good
... But Z_Alomerovic tips it behind
... CORNER!
... L_Griffiths chips the ball in towards the back post!
... Z_Alomerovic comes out and claims it!
Min. 14 :(cfcr) R_Scheidt curls the ball out wide to N_Saul
... N_Saul heads the ball towards goal !
... GOAL !!
... Superb strike!
... His team mates join him in a celebration
... They dance around his shirt in delight!!
... Celtic FC Res 2-0 Benfica Res ...
Min. 16 :(cfcr) U_Cacan 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!
... L_Griffiths receives the pass and heads towards the goal
... L_Griffiths attempts a low drive!
... It's well wide!
... 9 times out of ten he would have scored that!
Min. 18 :(bfar) J_Forlin turns past the defender
... He sees a team mate in space
... He passes it to Joe_Zawinul
... R_Vlaar takes out the attacker
... He looked to have fouled him there
Min. 19 :(cfcr) K_Loureiro pass splits open the defence
... What a ball!
... N_Saul is clean through!
... N_Saul swings in the shot!
... Saved by Z_Alomerovic
Min. 21 :(cfcr) N_Chalobah finds U_Cacan with a ball over the defence
... U_Cacan fires off a left-footed shot !
... Z_Alomerovic parries it
... The defender clears it
Min. 23 :(bfar) E_Jordanov controls the ball with a deft piece of skill
... He plays the ball out to the left!
... O_Sweemey gets onto the end of the pass!
... A wicked drive by O_Sweemey !
... But it goes wide of the post
Min. 23 :(cfcr) K_Loureiro with a real burst of pace
... He shows E_Jordanov a clean set of heals
... O_Sweemey with the tackle
... That's got to be a yellow
... That will be a booking
... YELLOW CARD!!
Min. 24 :(cfcr) R_Carlos finds his way through
... The offside trap didn't work
... R_Carlos attempts a low drive!
... Z_Alomerovic beats the ball away
Min. 24 :(bfar) O_Sweemey runs at the defence
... He nutmegs R_Vlaar
... He showed his class there
... Excellent sliding challenge by S_Vagini
... He timed it well
Min. 25 :(bfar) P_Sousa with a measured pass to M_Blanchard
... M_Blanchard with the header !
... But T_Courtois makes a superb stop down low.
Min. 26 :(cfcr) N_Chalobah runs forward
... He only has going for the goal in mind!
... But J_Forlin slides in two footed.
... N_Alexander has a look but waves "Play On!"
Min. 26 :(bfar) M_Blanchard with a one-touch layoff to O_Sweemey
... But S_Vagini reads the situation well and wins the ball
Min. 27 :(bfar) B_Wazhead with a probing through ball M_Blanchard
... M_Blanchard tries the shot !
... It grazes the bar
... And goes over
... Oh so close there!
Min. 28 :(cfcr) U_Cacan runs down the wing
... He knocks it past the defender into space!
... He cuts the ball back
... L_Griffiths latches onto the pass
... He carves out some space
... L_Griffiths flicks the header toward the far post!
... Z_Alomerovic blocks the shot with his legs
... And he gathers it!
Min. 29 :(cfcr) L_Griffiths sprints down the wing
... He knocks it past the defender into space!
... He puts in a square ball!
... U_Cacan runs onto it
... He uses a clever change of direction to go past the defender
... U_Cacan with a terrific drive !
... But Z_Alomerovic punches it away
... He took a knock there
... His manager is looking on anxiously
... He's ok to carry on
Min. 31 :(bfar) O_Sweemey takes on 3 men
... O_Sweemey with the punt towards goal!
... But T_Courtois makes a fine save
... Wow!! That was close!
... He had to be at his best to reach that one!
Min. 32 :(bfar) O_Sweemey runs at S_Vagini
... The defender slips and falls over
... O_Sweemey attempts to nutmeg T_Courtois!
... It goes wide for a goal kick
Min. 33 :(bfar) B_Wazhead takes possession on the halfway line
... He runs forward with the ball
... He skips past the challenges
... B_Wazhead with a powerful diving header!
... T_Courtois can't get to it!
... OH! It has gone just over the bar!
... T_Courtois makes a cocky smile
... Did he know that was going over?
Min. 36 :(bfar) M_Blanchard plays it to his team mate for a one-two
... O_Sweemey decides to keep possession instead!
... He runs towards the goal now!
... O_Sweemey smashed the ball towards the bottom corner!
... It's wide!
... 9 times out of ten he would have scored that!
Min. 38 :(cfcr) S_Vagini looks to play the ball out wide
... He plays the ball across to L_Griffiths
... L_Griffiths hits the shot with the outside of the right foot!
... Z_Alomerovic gets up well to catch that one
Min. 38 :(bfar) O_Priestley hits a hard pass to J_Chicco
... J_Chicco has time and space!
... He flicks the ball towards goal
... It hits the outside of the post
... And spins wide
Min. 39 :(cfcr) N_Chalobah finds U_Cacan on the edge of the box
... M_Blanchard stands firm and knocks the player to the ground!!
... That's a rash challenge!!
... He is fortunate to be given just a warning
Min. 40 :(bfar) I_Broadhead is out on the left
... He moves the ball right to O_Sweemey
... O_Sweemey with the deft touch!
... He hits the ball towards goal!
... The ball moves through the air!
... T_Courtois moves quickly!
... Can he get to this?
... It's beaten him!
... But it thumps the post!!
... And goes out!
Min. 41 :(cfcr) N_Saul with a 50-yard pass to L_Griffiths
... L_Griffiths runs forward
... He hits the shot!
... Z_Alomerovic tips it over
... CORNER!
... Swung in by N_Chalobah
... I_Broadhead heads it away
Min. 43 :(REF) The board goes up indicating that there are 2 minutes of time to be added on
Min. 44 :(cfcr) Z_Alomerovic miskicks!
... L_Griffiths is takes control of the ball!
... L_Griffiths with the header !
... Z_Alomerovic has it covered
... It takes a bobble!
... Z_Alomerovic reacts well to save!!!
Min. 44 :(bfar) I_Broadhead drives the ball across field
... It comes to O_Sweemey
... Excellent sliding challenge from U_Cacan
... He could have easily caught the defender is he hadn't been careful
Min. 47 :(bfar) M_Blanchard looks for options
... His team mate makes an overlapping run now!
... He knocks a through ball to B_Wazhead
... B_Wazhead hits the ball on the bounce !
... But the ball goes harmlessly wide
************* HALF TIME ****************
Half Time Score: Celtic FC Res 2-0 Benfica Res
Min. 46 :(bfar) O_Priestley with an intelligent ball to O_Sweemey
... An audacious effort from O_Sweemey !
... But T_Courtois tips it behind
... N_Alexander has given a goal kick
... Unbelievable !
Min. 47 :(cfcr) R_Scheidt runs down the wing
... He knocks it past the defender into space!
... He cuts the ball back
... L_Griffiths latches onto the pass
... He carves out some space
... O_Sweemey with the tackle
... He did well to stop that attack!
Min. 48 :(cfcr) R_Scheidt flicks it over the defender and runs onto it
... He showed great skill and pace there
... O_Sweemey fouls badly
... That was a deliberate act that deserves punishment
Min. 51 :(cfcr) R_Scheidt looks around for support
... He sees a man in space!
... He hits the ball up to R_Vlaar
... P_Sousa is called for the holding foul
... Well spotted by the referee
Min. 52 :(cfcr) S_Vagini 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!
... K_Loureiro receives the pass and heads towards the goal
... I_Broadhead with the tackle
Min. 52 :(bfar) The defender under hits the back pass!
... J_Chicco is through!
... J_Chicco sidesteps his marker and tries the wicked snap bender !
... It hits the outside of the post
... And goes out
Min. 54 :(bfar) M_Blanchard 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 O_Sweemey
... Good sliding challenge from S_Vagini and it had to be
Min. 57 :(bfar) Joe_Zawinul knocks the ball past the lunge of R_Carlos
... R_Carlos goes in hard to win the ball back
Min. 59 :(bfar) O_Sweemey with the mazy run
... How he got through those defenders I don't know
... He sets himself up for the shot
... N_Saul with a late tackle
... He certainly didn't mean it
... YELLOW CARD!!
... He was lucky to escape with a caution!
... Matias Finkelstein looks bemused that it wasn't more!
... FREE KICK
... It is deep inside there own half
... P_Sousa plays it short to O_Sweemey
... O_Sweemey tries to chip the ball over Z_Alomerovic!
... T_Courtois can't get to it!
... OH! It has gone just over the bar!
... T_Courtois makes a cocky smile
... Did he know that was going over?
Min. 62 :(cfcr) N_Saul pass splits open the defence and finds U_Cacan
... U_Cacan with the header !
... The shot takes a wicked deflection
... Z_Alomerovic dives desperately to try and save it!!
... And Z_Alomerovic tips it wide!
... Great goalkeeping!
... CORNER!
... N_Saul hits it into the box!
... Z_Alomerovic catches it!
Min. 63 :(bfar) P_Sousa with the dribble
... The defender is easily beaten
... A delicate header from P_Sousa !
... But he somehow misses
... The Celtic FC Res fans laugh at him
Min. 64 :(cfcr) N_Chalobah jumps over O_Priestley's challenge
... Cleared by M_Blanchard
Min. 65 :(cfcr) M_Queiroz takes a throw in
... He throws the ball into N_Chalobah
... N_Chalobah with the diving header !
... He had to be brave there
... It hits the bar!!
... But he picks up the rebound
... OHHHHHHHH !!
... He's put it wide
Min. 68 :(bfar) T_Courtois miss-kicks!
... J_Chicco is through!
... U_Cacan steals the ball of off him
Min. 75 :(bfar) De_Volte takes off his tracksuit, he'll replace O_Priestley
... He'll play as a DF
... The manager will be hoping the substitution pays off
Min. 75 :(bfar) B_Wazhead runs forward
... He only has going for the goal in mind!
... B_Wazhead with a stunning strike !
... The shot takes a wicked deflection
... Wide !!
... That was fortunate
... CORNER!
... Joe_Zawinul floats the ball in!
... T_Courtois comes out and claims it!
Min. 76 :(cfcr) F_Parasca comes on for R_Vlaar and takes up a DF role
Min. 78 :(cfcr) A_Blaigeard replaces an unhappy M_Queiroz and will play as a MF
Min. 78 :(bfar) B_Wazhead with a smart pass to O_Sweemey
... F_Parasca tries to clear it
... He has miskicked it!!!
... It goes wide!
... CORNER!
... Swung in by M_Blanchard
... R_Carlos clears the danger
Min. 78 :(cfcr) N_Saul off the woodwork.
... A_Blaigeard picks up the deflection
... O_Sweemey with a superb challenge
... The referee has given the free kick the other way!
... His 2nd yellow this game ! Sent off !
... The fans chant CHEERIO CHEERIO CHEERIO to him!!
Min. 80 :(cfcr) Rossi is going to be brought on
... L_Griffiths is leaving the pitch
... He applauds the crowd
... Looks like his replacement will play FW
Min. 81 :(cfcr) N_Saul controls it with ease
... N_Saul goes for the top corner !
... It hits the outside of the post
... And goes out
Min. 82 :(bfar) S_Boak will replace P_Sousa and play MF
Min. 84 :(bfar) I_Broadhead sprints down the flank
... He plays the ball across to B_Wazhead
... N_Chalobah with a deliberate foul
... He should be jailed for that
... N_Alexander tells him to calm his game down a bit
Min. 85 :(bfar) De_Volte is hurt
... He's receiving some treatment now
... He looks like he will continue
Min. 88 :(REF) The 4th official signals that there is 1 minute of time to be added on
Min. 88 :(bfar) B_Wazhead backtracks with the ball
... He hoofs the ball up field
... I_Broadhead gets on the end of it
... I_Broadhead curls it towards the top corner !
... It takes a deflection!
... But sails wide!
... CORNER!
... M_Blanchard curls it into the box!
... Joe_Zawinul swings a leg at it!
... T_Courtois gets his fingertips to it
... He pushes it on to the post
... The defender clears the loose ball
Min. 90 :(cfcr) Rossi is taking a throw in
... He sees a man in space!
... He throws it to F_Parasca
... F_Parasca with the deft touch!
... He hits the ball towards goal!
... The fans behind the goal jump up!
... GOAL !!
... Celtic FC Res 3-0 Benfica Res ...
Min. 90 :(cfcr) F_Parasca holds the ball up and waits for support
... He knocks the ball across to Rossi
... Joe_Zawinul with a bad challenge
... That looked malicious
... N_Alexander gave him a strong warning
Min. 91 :(cfcr) N_Saul is closed down
... He plays a quick pass
... Rossi latches onto the ball
... Fine tackle by J_Forlin
... But he can't prevent the corner
************* FULL TIME ****************
Match Details
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Venue : Celtic Park
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Celtic FC Res Match Info
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Best player : N_Saul (Man of the Match)
Scorers : L_Griffiths (9), N_Saul (14), F_Parasca (90)
Sent Off : N/A
Booked : N_Saul (59)
Injured : N/A
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Benfica Res Match Info
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Best player : M_Blanchard
Scorers : N/A
Sent Off : O_Sweemey (78)
Booked : N/A
Injured : N/A
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Match Statistics
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Celtic FC Res | Benfica Res
Attempts on Goal : 19 | 18
Off target : 5 | 14
On target : 14 | 4
Possession : 51 | 49
Corners : 3 | 3
Red Cards : 0 | 1
Yellow Cards : 1 | 0
Subs Used : 3 | 2
Fouls : 6 | 15
Key Tackles : 11 | 5
Key Passes : 22 | 16
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Final Score : Celtic FC Res 3 - 0 Benfica Res
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Player Statistics - Celtic FC Res
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_Courtois GK 28 1 2 3 22 | 93 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 65 0 0 0
R_Carlos DF 3 24 11 6 11 | 93 0 4 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 120 0 10
S_Vagini DF 1 23 11 6 42 | 93 0 3 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 60 20 0
R_Vlaar DF 1 22 13 11 30 | 78 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 20 0 0
U_Cacan DF 1 19 5 6 23 | 93 0 2 2 0 3 0 0 0 0 60 40 50
N_Saul MF 3 12 22 4 23 | 93 0 1 5 1 3 1 1 0 0 18 68 44
M_Queiroz MF 1 6 21 8 31 | 80 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 20 40 20
K_Loureiro MF 2 7 21 4 32 | 93 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 20 0
R_Scheidt MF 2 7 20 8 30 | 93 0 0 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 50 0
N_Chalobah MF 2 7 20 4 42 | 93 0 0 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 30 1
L_Griffiths FW 2 9 4 19 31 | 82 0 0 1 0 10 1 0 0 0 0 10 98
I_Walker GK 23 3 2 2 23 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
J_A_Lopez DF 1 22 10 7 23 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
F_Parasca DF 2 14 18 8 30 | 15 0 1 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 20 10 35
A_Blaigeard MF 1 12 17 6 31 | 13 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Rossi FW 2 6 6 22 23 | 11 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 30 0
Player Statistics - Benfica Res
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_Alomerovic GK 28 1 1 1 14 | 93 13 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 15 0 0 0
O_Priestley DF 1 22 12 1 38 | 77 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 20 0
E_Jordanov DF 1 21 7 2 12 | 93 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10 0
J_Forlin DF 1 18 8 5 32 | 93 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 40 10 0
I_Broadhead DF 1 17 10 3 31 | 93 0 2 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 20 10 -19
B_Wazhead MF 1 10 23 10 33 | 93 0 0 4 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 40 4
P_Sousa MF 1 8 23 8 43 | 84 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 10 1
Joe_Zawinul MF 2 9 22 10 14 | 93 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 10
M_Blanchard MF 1 14 21 3 28 | 93 0 1 4 0 2 0 0 0 0 20 40 11
J_Chicco MF 2 16 19 6 42 | 93 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 2
O_Sweemey FW 3 6 9 20 32 | 80 0 1 0 0 7 0 0 1 0 10 -10 15
P_Lenox GK 22 1 2 3 12 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
De_Volte DF 2 17 9 8 36 | 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
S_Boak MF 2 12 18 7 41 | 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
T_Young FW 1 11 15 18 17 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
T_Rocchi FW 1 14 9 17 29 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
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Celtic FC Res | Benfica Res
4-5-1 A | 4-5-1 P
Stuart Neilson | Matias Finkelstein
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T_Courtois GK | GK Z_Alomerovic
R_Carlos DF | DF O_Priestley
S_Vagini DF | DF E_Jordanov
R_Vlaar DF | DF J_Forlin
U_Cacan DF | DF I_Broadhead
N_Saul MF | MF B_Wazhead
M_Queiroz MF | MF P_Sousa
K_Loureiro MF | MF Joe_Zawinul
R_Scheidt MF | MF M_Blanchard
N_Chalobah MF | MF J_Chicco
L_Griffiths FW | FW O_Sweemey
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I_Walker SUB | SUB P_Lenox
J_A_Lopez SUB | SUB De_Volte
F_Parasca SUB | SUB S_Boak
A_Blaigeard SUB | SUB T_Young
Rossi SUB | SUB T_Rocchi
Referee: N_Alexander (Northern_Ireland)
Min. 2 :(cfcr) N_Chalobah with a neat pass into L_Griffiths
... L_Griffiths rifles it at the goal !
... It hits off a defender!
... But goes clear to safety!
Min. 2 :(bfar) B_Wazhead lobs the ball over the defence
... Joe_Zawinul latches on to it
... Wonderful sliding challenge by R_Carlos
Min. 4 :(bfar) O_Sweemey bursts forward
... N_Saul makes the challenge and clears the ball
Min. 5 :(cfcr) K_Loureiro knocks it forward
... J_Forlin slips
... L_Griffiths gets to it!
... L_Griffiths rifles it to the far post !
... It's going over!
... It dips dramatically!!
... But lands on the roof of the net !!
... Z_Alomerovic looks relieved there!
Min. 7 :(bfar) B_Wazhead takes advantage of a mistake by S_Vagini
... It's a lucky break
... B_Wazhead hits the shot!
... It swerves a lot!
... It goes wide for a goal kick
Min. 9 :(cfcr) N_Saul squares it to L_Griffiths
... L_Griffiths hits the ball first time!
... GOAL !!
... It was a top drawer goal
... Celtic FC Res go ahead in this match now!
... Celtic FC Res 1-0 Benfica Res ...
Min. 10 :(cfcr) M_Queiroz turns past the defender
... He sees a team mate making a run
... He plays the ball through to L_Griffiths
... L_Griffiths with a thundering drive!
... Z_Alomerovic with the save
... He holds onto it as well!
Min. 11 :(bfar) B_Wazhead with a perfectly timed run
... But R_Carlos comes away with the ball
... Excellent defending there!
Min. 11 :(cfcr) R_Scheidt has time and space on the edge of the box
... B_Wazhead leaves his foot in with the challenge!!
... That's a bad foul!!
... N_Alexander warned him
Min. 13 :(cfcr) R_Scheidt 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!
... L_Griffiths receives the pass and heads towards the goal
... A powerful header from L_Griffiths !
... It looks good
... But Z_Alomerovic tips it behind
... CORNER!
... L_Griffiths chips the ball in towards the back post!
... Z_Alomerovic comes out and claims it!
Min. 14 :(cfcr) R_Scheidt curls the ball out wide to N_Saul
... N_Saul heads the ball towards goal !
... GOAL !!
... Superb strike!
... His team mates join him in a celebration
... They dance around his shirt in delight!!
... Celtic FC Res 2-0 Benfica Res ...
Min. 16 :(cfcr) U_Cacan 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!
... L_Griffiths receives the pass and heads towards the goal
... L_Griffiths attempts a low drive!
... It's well wide!
... 9 times out of ten he would have scored that!
Min. 18 :(bfar) J_Forlin turns past the defender
... He sees a team mate in space
... He passes it to Joe_Zawinul
... R_Vlaar takes out the attacker
... He looked to have fouled him there
Min. 19 :(cfcr) K_Loureiro pass splits open the defence
... What a ball!
... N_Saul is clean through!
... N_Saul swings in the shot!
... Saved by Z_Alomerovic
Min. 21 :(cfcr) N_Chalobah finds U_Cacan with a ball over the defence
... U_Cacan fires off a left-footed shot !
... Z_Alomerovic parries it
... The defender clears it
Min. 23 :(bfar) E_Jordanov controls the ball with a deft piece of skill
... He plays the ball out to the left!
... O_Sweemey gets onto the end of the pass!
... A wicked drive by O_Sweemey !
... But it goes wide of the post
Min. 23 :(cfcr) K_Loureiro with a real burst of pace
... He shows E_Jordanov a clean set of heals
... O_Sweemey with the tackle
... That's got to be a yellow
... That will be a booking
... YELLOW CARD!!
Min. 24 :(cfcr) R_Carlos finds his way through
... The offside trap didn't work
... R_Carlos attempts a low drive!
... Z_Alomerovic beats the ball away
Min. 24 :(bfar) O_Sweemey runs at the defence
... He nutmegs R_Vlaar
... He showed his class there
... Excellent sliding challenge by S_Vagini
... He timed it well
Min. 25 :(bfar) P_Sousa with a measured pass to M_Blanchard
... M_Blanchard with the header !
... But T_Courtois makes a superb stop down low.
Min. 26 :(cfcr) N_Chalobah runs forward
... He only has going for the goal in mind!
... But J_Forlin slides in two footed.
... N_Alexander has a look but waves "Play On!"
Min. 26 :(bfar) M_Blanchard with a one-touch layoff to O_Sweemey
... But S_Vagini reads the situation well and wins the ball
Min. 27 :(bfar) B_Wazhead with a probing through ball M_Blanchard
... M_Blanchard tries the shot !
... It grazes the bar
... And goes over
... Oh so close there!
Min. 28 :(cfcr) U_Cacan runs down the wing
... He knocks it past the defender into space!
... He cuts the ball back
... L_Griffiths latches onto the pass
... He carves out some space
... L_Griffiths flicks the header toward the far post!
... Z_Alomerovic blocks the shot with his legs
... And he gathers it!
Min. 29 :(cfcr) L_Griffiths sprints down the wing
... He knocks it past the defender into space!
... He puts in a square ball!
... U_Cacan runs onto it
... He uses a clever change of direction to go past the defender
... U_Cacan with a terrific drive !
... But Z_Alomerovic punches it away
... He took a knock there
... His manager is looking on anxiously
... He's ok to carry on
Min. 31 :(bfar) O_Sweemey takes on 3 men
... O_Sweemey with the punt towards goal!
... But T_Courtois makes a fine save
... Wow!! That was close!
... He had to be at his best to reach that one!
Min. 32 :(bfar) O_Sweemey runs at S_Vagini
... The defender slips and falls over
... O_Sweemey attempts to nutmeg T_Courtois!
... It goes wide for a goal kick
Min. 33 :(bfar) B_Wazhead takes possession on the halfway line
... He runs forward with the ball
... He skips past the challenges
... B_Wazhead with a powerful diving header!
... T_Courtois can't get to it!
... OH! It has gone just over the bar!
... T_Courtois makes a cocky smile
... Did he know that was going over?
Min. 36 :(bfar) M_Blanchard plays it to his team mate for a one-two
... O_Sweemey decides to keep possession instead!
... He runs towards the goal now!
... O_Sweemey smashed the ball towards the bottom corner!
... It's wide!
... 9 times out of ten he would have scored that!
Min. 38 :(cfcr) S_Vagini looks to play the ball out wide
... He plays the ball across to L_Griffiths
... L_Griffiths hits the shot with the outside of the right foot!
... Z_Alomerovic gets up well to catch that one
Min. 38 :(bfar) O_Priestley hits a hard pass to J_Chicco
... J_Chicco has time and space!
... He flicks the ball towards goal
... It hits the outside of the post
... And spins wide
Min. 39 :(cfcr) N_Chalobah finds U_Cacan on the edge of the box
... M_Blanchard stands firm and knocks the player to the ground!!
... That's a rash challenge!!
... He is fortunate to be given just a warning
Min. 40 :(bfar) I_Broadhead is out on the left
... He moves the ball right to O_Sweemey
... O_Sweemey with the deft touch!
... He hits the ball towards goal!
... The ball moves through the air!
... T_Courtois moves quickly!
... Can he get to this?
... It's beaten him!
... But it thumps the post!!
... And goes out!
Min. 41 :(cfcr) N_Saul with a 50-yard pass to L_Griffiths
... L_Griffiths runs forward
... He hits the shot!
... Z_Alomerovic tips it over
... CORNER!
... Swung in by N_Chalobah
... I_Broadhead heads it away
Min. 43 :(REF) The board goes up indicating that there are 2 minutes of time to be added on
Min. 44 :(cfcr) Z_Alomerovic miskicks!
... L_Griffiths is takes control of the ball!
... L_Griffiths with the header !
... Z_Alomerovic has it covered
... It takes a bobble!
... Z_Alomerovic reacts well to save!!!
Min. 44 :(bfar) I_Broadhead drives the ball across field
... It comes to O_Sweemey
... Excellent sliding challenge from U_Cacan
... He could have easily caught the defender is he hadn't been careful
Min. 47 :(bfar) M_Blanchard looks for options
... His team mate makes an overlapping run now!
... He knocks a through ball to B_Wazhead
... B_Wazhead hits the ball on the bounce !
... But the ball goes harmlessly wide
************* HALF TIME ****************
Half Time Score: Celtic FC Res 2-0 Benfica Res
Min. 46 :(bfar) O_Priestley with an intelligent ball to O_Sweemey
... An audacious effort from O_Sweemey !
... But T_Courtois tips it behind
... N_Alexander has given a goal kick
... Unbelievable !
Min. 47 :(cfcr) R_Scheidt runs down the wing
... He knocks it past the defender into space!
... He cuts the ball back
... L_Griffiths latches onto the pass
... He carves out some space
... O_Sweemey with the tackle
... He did well to stop that attack!
Min. 48 :(cfcr) R_Scheidt flicks it over the defender and runs onto it
... He showed great skill and pace there
... O_Sweemey fouls badly
... That was a deliberate act that deserves punishment
Min. 51 :(cfcr) R_Scheidt looks around for support
... He sees a man in space!
... He hits the ball up to R_Vlaar
... P_Sousa is called for the holding foul
... Well spotted by the referee
Min. 52 :(cfcr) S_Vagini 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!
... K_Loureiro receives the pass and heads towards the goal
... I_Broadhead with the tackle
Min. 52 :(bfar) The defender under hits the back pass!
... J_Chicco is through!
... J_Chicco sidesteps his marker and tries the wicked snap bender !
... It hits the outside of the post
... And goes out
Min. 54 :(bfar) M_Blanchard 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 O_Sweemey
... Good sliding challenge from S_Vagini and it had to be
Min. 57 :(bfar) Joe_Zawinul knocks the ball past the lunge of R_Carlos
... R_Carlos goes in hard to win the ball back
Min. 59 :(bfar) O_Sweemey with the mazy run
... How he got through those defenders I don't know
... He sets himself up for the shot
... N_Saul with a late tackle
... He certainly didn't mean it
... YELLOW CARD!!
... He was lucky to escape with a caution!
... Matias Finkelstein looks bemused that it wasn't more!
... FREE KICK
... It is deep inside there own half
... P_Sousa plays it short to O_Sweemey
... O_Sweemey tries to chip the ball over Z_Alomerovic!
... T_Courtois can't get to it!
... OH! It has gone just over the bar!
... T_Courtois makes a cocky smile
... Did he know that was going over?
Min. 62 :(cfcr) N_Saul pass splits open the defence and finds U_Cacan
... U_Cacan with the header !
... The shot takes a wicked deflection
... Z_Alomerovic dives desperately to try and save it!!
... And Z_Alomerovic tips it wide!
... Great goalkeeping!
... CORNER!
... N_Saul hits it into the box!
... Z_Alomerovic catches it!
Min. 63 :(bfar) P_Sousa with the dribble
... The defender is easily beaten
... A delicate header from P_Sousa !
... But he somehow misses
... The Celtic FC Res fans laugh at him
Min. 64 :(cfcr) N_Chalobah jumps over O_Priestley's challenge
... Cleared by M_Blanchard
Min. 65 :(cfcr) M_Queiroz takes a throw in
... He throws the ball into N_Chalobah
... N_Chalobah with the diving header !
... He had to be brave there
... It hits the bar!!
... But he picks up the rebound
... OHHHHHHHH !!
... He's put it wide
Min. 68 :(bfar) T_Courtois miss-kicks!
... J_Chicco is through!
... U_Cacan steals the ball of off him
Min. 75 :(bfar) De_Volte takes off his tracksuit, he'll replace O_Priestley
... He'll play as a DF
... The manager will be hoping the substitution pays off
Min. 75 :(bfar) B_Wazhead runs forward
... He only has going for the goal in mind!
... B_Wazhead with a stunning strike !
... The shot takes a wicked deflection
... Wide !!
... That was fortunate
... CORNER!
... Joe_Zawinul floats the ball in!
... T_Courtois comes out and claims it!
Min. 76 :(cfcr) F_Parasca comes on for R_Vlaar and takes up a DF role
Min. 78 :(cfcr) A_Blaigeard replaces an unhappy M_Queiroz and will play as a MF
Min. 78 :(bfar) B_Wazhead with a smart pass to O_Sweemey
... F_Parasca tries to clear it
... He has miskicked it!!!
... It goes wide!
... CORNER!
... Swung in by M_Blanchard
... R_Carlos clears the danger
Min. 78 :(cfcr) N_Saul off the woodwork.
... A_Blaigeard picks up the deflection
... O_Sweemey with a superb challenge
... The referee has given the free kick the other way!
... His 2nd yellow this game ! Sent off !
... The fans chant CHEERIO CHEERIO CHEERIO to him!!
Min. 80 :(cfcr) Rossi is going to be brought on
... L_Griffiths is leaving the pitch
... He applauds the crowd
... Looks like his replacement will play FW
Min. 81 :(cfcr) N_Saul controls it with ease
... N_Saul goes for the top corner !
... It hits the outside of the post
... And goes out
Min. 82 :(bfar) S_Boak will replace P_Sousa and play MF
Min. 84 :(bfar) I_Broadhead sprints down the flank
... He plays the ball across to B_Wazhead
... N_Chalobah with a deliberate foul
... He should be jailed for that
... N_Alexander tells him to calm his game down a bit
Min. 85 :(bfar) De_Volte is hurt
... He's receiving some treatment now
... He looks like he will continue
Min. 88 :(REF) The 4th official signals that there is 1 minute of time to be added on
Min. 88 :(bfar) B_Wazhead backtracks with the ball
... He hoofs the ball up field
... I_Broadhead gets on the end of it
... I_Broadhead curls it towards the top corner !
... It takes a deflection!
... But sails wide!
... CORNER!
... M_Blanchard curls it into the box!
... Joe_Zawinul swings a leg at it!
... T_Courtois gets his fingertips to it
... He pushes it on to the post
... The defender clears the loose ball
Min. 90 :(cfcr) Rossi is taking a throw in
... He sees a man in space!
... He throws it to F_Parasca
... F_Parasca with the deft touch!
... He hits the ball towards goal!
... The fans behind the goal jump up!
... GOAL !!
... Celtic FC Res 3-0 Benfica Res ...
Min. 90 :(cfcr) F_Parasca holds the ball up and waits for support
... He knocks the ball across to Rossi
... Joe_Zawinul with a bad challenge
... That looked malicious
... N_Alexander gave him a strong warning
Min. 91 :(cfcr) N_Saul is closed down
... He plays a quick pass
... Rossi latches onto the ball
... Fine tackle by J_Forlin
... But he can't prevent the corner
************* FULL TIME ****************
Match Details
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Venue : Celtic Park
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Celtic FC Res Match Info
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Best player : N_Saul (Man of the Match)
Scorers : L_Griffiths (9), N_Saul (14), F_Parasca (90)
Sent Off : N/A
Booked : N_Saul (59)
Injured : N/A
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Benfica Res Match Info
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Best player : M_Blanchard
Scorers : N/A
Sent Off : O_Sweemey (78)
Booked : N/A
Injured : N/A
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Match Statistics
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Celtic FC Res | Benfica Res
Attempts on Goal : 19 | 18
Off target : 5 | 14
On target : 14 | 4
Possession : 51 | 49
Corners : 3 | 3
Red Cards : 0 | 1
Yellow Cards : 1 | 0
Subs Used : 3 | 2
Fouls : 6 | 15
Key Tackles : 11 | 5
Key Passes : 22 | 16
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Final Score : Celtic FC Res 3 - 0 Benfica Res
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Player Statistics - Celtic FC Res
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_Courtois GK 28 1 2 3 22 | 93 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 65 0 0 0
R_Carlos DF 3 24 11 6 11 | 93 0 4 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 120 0 10
S_Vagini DF 1 23 11 6 42 | 93 0 3 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 60 20 0
R_Vlaar DF 1 22 13 11 30 | 78 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 20 0 0
U_Cacan DF 1 19 5 6 23 | 93 0 2 2 0 3 0 0 0 0 60 40 50
N_Saul MF 3 12 22 4 23 | 93 0 1 5 1 3 1 1 0 0 18 68 44
M_Queiroz MF 1 6 21 8 31 | 80 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 20 40 20
K_Loureiro MF 2 7 21 4 32 | 93 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 20 0
R_Scheidt MF 2 7 20 8 30 | 93 0 0 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 50 0
N_Chalobah MF 2 7 20 4 42 | 93 0 0 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 30 1
L_Griffiths FW 2 9 4 19 31 | 82 0 0 1 0 10 1 0 0 0 0 10 98
I_Walker GK 23 3 2 2 23 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
J_A_Lopez DF 1 22 10 7 23 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
F_Parasca DF 2 14 18 8 30 | 15 0 1 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 20 10 35
A_Blaigeard MF 1 12 17 6 31 | 13 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Rossi FW 2 6 6 22 23 | 11 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 30 0
Player Statistics - Benfica Res
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_Alomerovic GK 28 1 1 1 14 | 93 13 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 15 0 0 0
O_Priestley DF 1 22 12 1 38 | 77 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 20 0
E_Jordanov DF 1 21 7 2 12 | 93 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10 0
J_Forlin DF 1 18 8 5 32 | 93 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 40 10 0
I_Broadhead DF 1 17 10 3 31 | 93 0 2 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 20 10 -19
B_Wazhead MF 1 10 23 10 33 | 93 0 0 4 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 40 4
P_Sousa MF 1 8 23 8 43 | 84 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 10 1
Joe_Zawinul MF 2 9 22 10 14 | 93 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 10
M_Blanchard MF 1 14 21 3 28 | 93 0 1 4 0 2 0 0 0 0 20 40 11
J_Chicco MF 2 16 19 6 42 | 93 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 2
O_Sweemey FW 3 6 9 20 32 | 80 0 1 0 0 7 0 0 1 0 10 -10 15
P_Lenox GK 22 1 2 3 12 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
De_Volte DF 2 17 9 8 36 | 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
S_Boak MF 2 12 18 7 41 | 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
T_Young FW 1 11 15 18 17 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
T_Rocchi FW 1 14 9 17 29 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
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