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25/12/2055, Celtic Park, Glasgow, Scotland
Scottish Cup, Round 3

Celtic Vs Inverness

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

Inverness play in a 4-2-2-2 formation, and line up with: M Evans (GK) , J Bryn (CB) , I Buchan (CB) , K MacNair (RB) , H Noyce (LB) , J Bevan (CDM) , T Cummins (CDM) , C Mullen (CAM) , D McCoun (CAM) , B McVoy (ST) , M MacQueen (ST) And the subs are: B McBean (CB) , P Watts (CB) , P McNiel (CM) , J Lindsay (CM) , A Braden (ST)

Welcome to Celtic Park in Glasgow, Scotland where Celtic will face Inverness.  This is round 3 of the Scottish Cup.  The attendance is 25517.

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

5' - Ken Mitchell passes the ball to Chris McNee.  Chris McNee passes to Ken Mitchell.  Ken Mitchell sees Sam Byrnes making a run.  He attempts a quick throughball, and Sam Byrnes is able to take the ball.  Sam Byrnes attempts to hit the ball past the keeper...but Marc Evans performs a diving save, to stop the shot!  

13' - Chris McNee plays a short pass to Mark Blyth.  Mark Blyth plays a short pass to Michael Corson.  Michael Corson plays the ball to Mark Blyth.  Mark Blyth passes to Jack Morgan.  Jack Morgan looks to hit a long range shot past the keeper...and its in! It's a wonderful goal from Jack Morgan for Celtic!  The keeper got a hand to the ball but couldn't stop the shot!

13' - Inverness kick the ball off for the restart.  

17' - Hugh Noyce passes to Tommy Cummins.  Tommy Cummins passes to Hugh Noyce.  Brian Nicholson tackles Hugh Noyce and takes the ball.  Brian Nicholson attempts to hit a long range shot past the keeper...but Marc Evans deflects the shot out of play.  The linesman flags for a corner for  Celtic.  Sam Byrnes gets ready to take the corner.  He curves the ball into the box, but the ball is overhit and misses everyone.  

23' - Dave McCoun successfully tackles Sam Byrnes and takes the ball.  Dave McCoun plays a short pass to James Bevan.  James Bevan passes to Charles Mullen.  Charles Mullen plays a short pass to Malcolm MacQueen.  Malcolm MacQueen attempts to outskill Sam Byrnes, and is able to dribble past his opponent!  

23' - Malcolm MacQueen shoots towards goal...and Malcolm MacQueen scores!  That's an exquisite goal from the Inverness player!  The keeper got a hand to the ball but couldn't stop the shot!

24' - Celtic kick the ball off for the restart.  

28' - Chris McNee slides the ball to Michael Corson.  Michael Corson passes the ball to Chris McNee.  Chris McNee passes to Ken Mitchell.  Ken Mitchell hits the ball long to Michael Corson.  Michael Corson brings the ball forward, outpacing Hugh Noyce.  

29' - Michael Corson sees a run from Sam Byrnes.  He attempts to play a throughball, and Sam Byrnes is able to control the ball.  Sam Byrnes attempts a shot, aiming for the corner of the net...and its in! It's a good goal from Sam Byrnes for Celtic!  The ball flew past the diving keepers hand!

29' - Inverness kick the ball off for the restart.  

40' - Ken Mitchell passes the ball to Mark Blyth.  Mark Blyth slides the ball to Andy Young.  Andy Young passes to Sam Byrnes.  Sam Byrnes crosses the ball into the box, but Tommy Cummins intercepts and takes possession.  

43' - Tommy Cummins plays the ball to Ken MacNair.  Ken MacNair passes to Tommy Cummins.  Tommy Cummins uses his pace to beat Ken Mitchell.  

44' - Tommy Cummins spots a run from Bart McVoy.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, but the linesman signals for offside!  

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

45' - Inverness kick the ball off for the restart.  

49' - Ken MacNair plays a short pass to Ian Buchan.  Ian Buchan finds Hugh Noyce with a short pass.  Hugh Noyce chips a long ball to Tommy Cummins.  Tommy Cummins tries to unleash a long range shot...but the shot is stopped by the keeper!  He is unable to hold it though...Charles Mullen pounces on the loose ball...Charles Mullen takes a shot, aiming for the corner of the net...but Ed McPhetridge manages to stop the shot!  

54' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Jasper Bryn is going to be taken off.  Ben McBean is brought on from the bench.  

55' - Ian Buchan crosses the ball, but he only manages to find opposing player Mark Blyth.  

61' - Mark Blyth plays a long ball to Andy Young.  Hugh Noyce tackles Andy Young and takes the ball.  Hugh Noyce hits the ball long to Tommy Cummins.  Tommy Cummins sees Bart McVoy making a run.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, and Bart McVoy takes the ball.  Bart McVoy tries to place the ball past the keeper...but its wide!

63' - Ed McPhetridge finds Andy Young with a long ball.  Andy Young tries to use ball skills to beat Ben McBean and succeeds, neatly slipping past the opposing player!  

65' - Andy Young passes the ball to Jack Morgan.  Jack Morgan attempts to speed past Ken MacNair, but is brought down.  That will be a freekick for Celtic.  

65' - It seems Jack Morgan has picked up an injury.  There is going to be a subsitution.  Jack Morgan is going to be taken off.  Gordon Gallagher is brought on from the bench.  

66' - Sam Byrnes will take the freekick.  He curls the ball into the box, but Tommy Cummins intercepts the ball.  

69' - Tommy Cummins passes a long ball to James Bevan.  James Bevan finds Dave McCoun with a short pass.  Dave McCoun runs with the ball, beating Chris McNee.  

70' - Dave McCoun sees a run from Charles Mullen.  He attempts a long ball over the top, and Charles Mullen is able to take the ball.  Charles Mullen looks to place the ball past the keeper...and Charles Mullen scores!  That's a superb goal from the Inverness player!  The ball rebounded in off the post!

71' - Celtic kick the ball off for the restart.  

76' - Mark Blyth plays the ball to Ken Mitchell.  Ken Mitchell finds Mark Blyth with a short pass.  Mark Blyth slides the ball to Andy Young.  Andy Young passes to Mark Blyth.  Mark Blyth passes to Andy Young.  Andy Young attempts to beat Charles Mullen using his skills.  He sends his opponent the wrong way and takes the ball forward!  

77' - Andy Young attempts to outskill Dave McCoun, but is tripped.    The referee has no hesitation in showing Dave McCoun the yellow card. That will be a freekick for Celtic.  

80' - Sam Byrnes steps up to take the freekick.  He lifts the ball into the box, finding Gordon Gallagher.  Gordon Gallagher directs a powerful header hoping to beat Marc Evans...but the shot is stopped by the keeper!  He is unable to hold it though...Sam Byrnes is first to the ball...Sam Byrnes fires a shot, aiming for the top of the net...and Sam Byrnes scores!  That's a lovely goal from the Celtic player!  The ball bounced off the post and into the net!

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

82' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Dave McCoun is going to be taken off.  Alan Braden joins the game from the bench.  

83' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Brian Nicholson is going to be taken off.  William Parry is brought on from the bench.  

83' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Ian Buchan is going to be taken off.  Pat Watts is brought on from the bench.  

84' - Ken MacNair sees a run from Bart McVoy.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, but the linesman signals for offside!  

85' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Chris McNee is going to be taken off.  Ken Skinner joins the game from the bench.  

87' - Ken Mitchell passes to Fraser MacKenzie.  Fraser MacKenzie spots a run from Sam Byrnes.  He attempts a long ball over the top, and Sam Byrnes is able to take the ball.  Sam Byrnes reaches the byline and tries a cutback, but Tommy Cummins intercepts the ball to stop the chance! 

91' - The referee blows the whistle for full time. 



The match has ended Celtic 3 - 2 Inverness.