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29/08/2054, Gayfield Park, Arbroath, Scotland
Championship, Scottish Football League

Arbroath Vs Celtic

Arbroath play in a 4-2-2-2 formation, and line up with: M McEwan (GK) , D Sear (CB) , F Quinn (CB) , J MacBeth (RB) , D Edward (LB) , R Higgins (CDM) , A Ewen (CDM) , M McWhinney (CAM) , R Arnott (CAM) , H McCord (ST) , B Whitfield (ST) And the subs are: S McQuarrie (CB) , T Regan (CB) , T MacRae (CM) , J McColgan (CM) , J Irwin (ST)

Celtic play in a 5-4-1 formation, and line up with: E McPhetridge (GK) , K Mitchell (CB) , M Blyth (CB) , C McNee (CB) , A Buchan (RB) , M Corson (LB) , A Young (CDM) , S Byrnes (CAM) , B Allen (RM) , J Morgan (LM) , A MacNeill (ST) And the subs are: K Skinner (CB) , B Nicholson (CB) , W Parry (CM) , G Gallagher (CM) , H McCorvey (ST)

Welcome to Gayfield Park in Arbroath, Scotland where Arbroath will face Celtic.  This is a league fixture taking place in the Championship, Scottish Football League.  The attendance is 22000.

1' - Arbroath kick the ball off for the start of the game.  

3' - Ron Arnott passes the ball to Anton Ewen.  Anton Ewen plays the ball to David Edward.  David Edward runs with the ball, beating Andy Young.  

11' - Mark McWhinney sees a run from Brian Whitfield.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, and Brian Whitfield is able to take the ball.  Brian Whitfield looks to strike the ball into the top of the net...but the shot is parried by Ed McPhetridge!  Sam Byrnes gets to the ball first and clears.

12' - Barry Allen sees Andy MacNeill making a run.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, but the linesman signals for offside!  

15' - Robert Higgins passes a long ball to Fraser Quinn.  Fraser Quinn spots a run from Hamish McCord.  He attempts to release him with a throughball, but the linesman signals for offside!  

19' - Ron Arnott plays a short pass to Anton Ewen.  Anton Ewen spots a run from Brian Whitfield.  He attempts to play a throughball, but Brian Whitfield has strayed offside!  

23' - Sam Byrnes plays a long ball to Mark Blyth.  Mark Blyth hits the ball long to Andy Buchan.  Mark McWhinney successfully tackles Andy Buchan and takes possession.  Mark McWhinney spots a run from Anton Ewen.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, and Anton Ewen is able to take the ball.  Anton Ewen strikes the ball...but the shot is offtarget!

26' - Ed McPhetridge finds Ken Mitchell with a long ball.  Ken Mitchell passes to Barry Allen.  Barry Allen sees Sam Byrnes making a run.  He tries to split the defence with a throughball, but the linesman signals for offside!  

29' - Robert Higgins chips a long ball to Fraser Quinn.  Fraser Quinn sees Hamish McCord making a run.  He tries to split the defence with a throughball, but Hamish McCord has strayed offside!  

34' - Sam Byrnes plays a long pass to Chris McNee.  Chris McNee slides the ball to Andy MacNeill.  Andy MacNeill brings the ball forward, outpacing Robert Higgins.  

34' - Andy MacNeill crosses the ball, but opposing player Ron Arnott takes possession.  

37' - Ron Arnott passes the ball to Fraser Quinn.  Fraser Quinn plays a long pass to Robert Higgins.  Robert Higgins sees Ron Arnott making a run.  He attempts to play a throughball, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

39' - Sam Byrnes plays a long pass to Chris McNee.  Chris McNee curves the ball into the box, but he only manages to find opposing player James MacBeth.  

42' - James MacBeth plays the ball to David Edward.  David Edward plays a long ball to Robert Higgins.  Robert Higgins spots a run from Mark McWhinney.  He tries to split the defence with a throughball, but Mark McWhinney has strayed offside!  

45' - The referee blows the whistle for half time. 

46' - Celtic kick the ball off for the start of the second half.  

51' - Chris McNee plays the ball to Sam Byrnes.  Sam Byrnes plays a short pass to Barry Allen.  Barry Allen plays a short pass to Jack Morgan.  Jack Morgan plays the ball to Andy Young.  Andy Young sees Andy MacNeill making a run.  He attempts a quick throughball, and Andy MacNeill runs on to the ball.  Andy MacNeill attempts to place the ball past the keeper...but Martin McEwan gets down to stop the shot!  

52' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Sam Byrnes is going to be taken off.  Gordon Gallagher is going to be brought on.  

54' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Ron Arnott is going to be taken off.  Joseph McColgan is going to be brought on.  

55' - Hamish McCord spots a run from Mark McWhinney.  He attempts to play a throughball, but Mark McWhinney has strayed offside!  

59' - Gordon Gallagher plays a long pass to Andy Buchan.  Andy Buchan passes a long ball to Michael Corson.  Michael Corson plays the ball to Jack Morgan.  Jack Morgan curls in a cross, but he only manages to find opposing player Mark McWhinney.  

61' - Mark McWhinney tries to shoot from distance into the top of the net...but the shot is saved by Ed McPhetridge!  

65' - Ed McPhetridge plays a long ball to Mark Blyth.  Mark Blyth passes the ball to Gordon Gallagher.  Gordon Gallagher slides the ball to Andy Young.  Andy Young spots a run from Andy MacNeill.  He attempts to dink the ball to send his teammate through, but the linesman signals for offside!  

69' - Robert Higgins finds Fraser Quinn with a long pass.  Gordon Gallagher successfully tackles Fraser Quinn and gains possession for his team.  Gordon Gallagher spots a run from Barry Allen.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, and Barry Allen is able to control the ball.  Barry Allen fires a shot, aiming for the corner of the net...but its wide!

71' - Martin McEwan slides the ball to David Edward.  David Edward uses his pace to beat Jack Morgan.  

74' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Mark Blyth is going to be taken off.  Ken Skinner is brought on from the bench.  

75' - Gordon Gallagher spots a run from Barry Allen.  He tries to release him with a throughball, and Barry Allen runs on to the ball.  Barry Allen tries to shoot the ball into the top of the net...but the shot is saved by Martin McEwan!  

78' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Fraser Quinn will come off.  Spencer McQuarrie is brought on from the bench.  

79' - Ken Mitchell spots a run from Andy Young.  He attempts a long ball over the top, and Andy Young is able to control the ball.  Andy Young reaches the byline and tries a cutback and is able to find Andy MacNeill.  Andy MacNeill tries to strike the ball into the top of the net...and its in! It's an excellent goal from Andy MacNeill for Celtic!  The ball rebounded in off the post!

79' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Brian Whitfield is going to be taken off.  John Irwin is brought on from the bench.  

80' - Arbroath kick the ball off for the restart.  

89' - Robert Higgins brings the ball forward, outpacing Barry Allen.  

91' - Robert Higgins finds Spencer McQuarrie with a short pass.  Andy Young tackles Spencer McQuarrie and takes possession.  Andy Young sees Gordon Gallagher making a run.  He attempts a long ball over the top, and Gordon Gallagher runs on to the ball.  Gordon Gallagher tries to cutback, but the goalkeeper dives to take the ball! 



The match has ended Arbroath 0 - 1 Celtic.