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07/03/2054, Tynecastle Park, Edinburgh, Scotland
Championship, Scottish Football League
Hearts Vs Celtic

Hearts play in a 5-4-1 formation, and line up with: A McNeely (GK) , F Mewies (CB) , S McCarthy (CB) , H Bruce (CB) , M McCarthy (RB) , J Cecil (LB) , B Cavanaugh (CDM) , R Brydon (CAM) , H McCallum (RM) , H McSorley (LM) , A MacDermott (ST) And the subs are: J McBryde (CB) , A MacGeorge (CB) , E Kane (CM) , B McWhinnie (CM) , E Keegan (ST)

Celtic play in a 5-4-1 formation, and line up with: E McPhetridge (GK) , C McNee (CB) , K Mitchell (CB) , M Blyth (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) , H Ferris (CB) , G Gallagher (CM) , F MacKenzie (CM) , H McCorvey (ST)
Welcome to Tynecastle Park in Edinburgh, Scotland where Hearts will face Celtic.  This is a league fixture taking place in the Championship, Scottish Football League.  The attendance is 30000.

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

4' - Hugh McSorley passes the ball to Barry Cavanaugh.  Barry Cavanaugh slides the ball to Hugh McSorley.  Hugh McSorley sees Robert Brydon making a run.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, and Robert Brydon takes the ball.  Robert Brydon tries to slide the ball past the keeper...and its in! It's a fine goal from Robert Brydon for Hearts!  The ball flew past the helpless goalkeeper!

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

8' - Barry Allen passes the ball to Sam Byrnes.  Sam Byrnes passes the ball to Jack Morgan.  Jack Morgan finds Ken Mitchell with a short pass.  Ken Mitchell spots a run from Barry Allen.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, and Barry Allen is able to control the ball.  Barry Allen attempts the cutback and finds Andy MacNeill.  Andy MacNeill hits the ball...but Alex McNeely stops the shot!  He can't hold it though...Stuart McCarthy gets to the ball first and clears.

10' - Andy Young attempts to use his skills to beat Stuart McCarthy.  The opposing player is unable to stop Andy Young who takes the ball forward!  

11' - Andy Young takes a shot towards goal...but the keeper manages to parry the shot!  Frank Mewies is first to the ball and makes the clearance.

15' - Sam Byrnes sees a run from Andy MacNeill.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, and Andy MacNeill runs on to the ball.  Andy MacNeill strikes the ball towards goal...and Andy MacNeill scores!  That's a lovely goal from the Celtic player!  The keeper got a hand to the ball but it wasn't enough!

16' - Hearts kick the ball off for the restart.  

18' - Hugh McSorley plays the ball to Stuart McCarthy.  Stuart McCarthy finds Robert Brydon with a short pass.  Robert Brydon spots a run from Adam MacDermott.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, and Adam MacDermott takes the ball.  Adam MacDermott looks to shoot the ball into the corner of the net...and its in! It's an exquisite goal from Adam MacDermott for Hearts!  The ball bounced off the post and into the net!

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

23' - Andy Buchan finds Ken Mitchell with a short pass.  Ken Mitchell passes to Jack Morgan.  Jack Morgan finds Ken Mitchell with a long ball.  Ken Mitchell plays the ball to Jack Morgan.  Jack Morgan takes a shot from outside the area, aiming for the corner of the net...and its in! It's a good goal from Jack Morgan for Celtic!  The ball flew past the diving keepers hand!

23' - Hearts kick the ball off for the restart.  

29' - Robert Brydon slides the ball to Henry Bruce.  Henry Bruce passes to Barry Cavanaugh.  Barry Cavanaugh sees Robert Brydon making a run.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, and Robert Brydon is able to control the ball.  Robert Brydon tries to hit the ball past the keeper...but the shot is deflected out of play by the keeper!  The linesman signals its a corner for Hearts.  Henry McCallum gets ready to take the corner.  He curves the ball into the box, and manages to find Barry Cavanaugh.  Barry Cavanaugh gets his head to the ball attempting to beat Ed McPhetridge...but Ed McPhetridge stops the shot!  He can't hold it though...Henry McCallum is first to the ball...Henry McCallum tries to shoot the ball into the top of the net...but the shot is stopped by the keeper!  He is unable to hold it though...Robert Brydon gets to the ball first...Robert Brydon hits the ball towards goal...but the shot is saved by the keeper!  

30' - Ed McPhetridge sees a run from Barry Allen.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, and Barry Allen is able to take the ball.  Barry Allen fires a shot...and Barry Allen scores!  That's a good goal from the Celtic player!  The keeper got a hand to the ball but couldn't stop the shot!

31' - Hearts kick the ball off for the restart.  

33' - Barry Cavanaugh plays a short pass to Frank Mewies.  Frank Mewies plays a short pass to Henry McCallum.  Henry McCallum sees Robert Brydon making a run.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, and Robert Brydon runs on to the ball.  Robert Brydon takes a shot...and its in! It's a nice goal from Robert Brydon for Hearts!  The keeper got a touch but it wasn't enough!

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

37' - Sam Byrnes passes the ball to Mark Blyth.  Mark Blyth passes the ball to Barry Allen.  Barry Allen sees Andy MacNeill making a run.  He tries to split the defence with a throughball, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

39' - Henry McCallum plays a long pass to Barry Cavanaugh.  Barry Cavanaugh attempts to outskill Mark Blyth, and is able to dribble past his opponent!  

42' - Andy Buchan finds Sam Byrnes with a long ball.  Sam Byrnes sees Jack Morgan making a run.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, but Jack Morgan has strayed offside!  

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

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

47' - Barry Allen plays the ball to Michael Corson.  Michael Corson plays the ball to Andy Buchan.  Andy Buchan speeds past Henry McCallum.  

48' - Andy Buchan sees Andy MacNeill making a run.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

56' - Henry McCallum finds Henry Bruce with a long pass.  Henry Bruce finds Robert Brydon with a short pass.  Robert Brydon slides the ball to Henry McCallum.  Henry McCallum crosses the ball into the box, but the ball misses everyone.  

56' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Andy Young will come off.  Fraser MacKenzie is brought on from the bench.  

57' - Barry Cavanaugh sees a run from Adam MacDermott.  He attempts a quick throughball, and Adam MacDermott is able to take the ball.  Adam MacDermott tries to place the ball past the keeper...but Ed McPhetridge manages to stop the shot!  

63' - Ed McPhetridge hits the ball long to Michael Corson.  Michael Corson hits the ball long to Chris McNee.  Chris McNee passes to Jack Morgan.  Jack Morgan attempts to hit a long range shot...and its in! It's a good goal from Jack Morgan for Celtic!  The keeper had no chance!

63' - Hearts kick the ball off for the restart.  

66' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Frank Mewies is going to be taken off.  Joseph McBryde is going to be brought on.  

68' - Robert Brydon plays the ball to Barry Cavanaugh.  Barry Cavanaugh takes the ball past Mark Blyth with a turn of pace.  

69' - Barry Cavanaugh tries to hit the ball past the keeper...but the shot goes wide!

70' - Ed McPhetridge sees a run from Barry Allen.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, but the linesman signals for offside!  

73' - Henry McCallum finds Barry Cavanaugh with a long pass.  Barry Cavanaugh slides the ball to Adam MacDermott.  Adam MacDermott looks to shoot from distance into the top of the net...but the shot is saved by Ed McPhetridge!  

73' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Mark Blyth will come off.  Ken Skinner joins the game from the bench.  

75' - Ed McPhetridge plays a long ball to Michael Corson.  Michael Corson fires a shot from distance towards goal...and Michael Corson scores!  That's an exquisite goal from the Celtic player!  The ball went in off the upright!

75' - Hearts kick the ball off for the restart.  

79' - John Cecil finds Robert Brydon with a short pass.  Robert Brydon passes the ball to Stuart McCarthy.  Stuart McCarthy plays the ball to Adam MacDermott.  Adam MacDermott tries to hit a long range shot past the keeper...but the shot is offtarget!

82' - Ed McPhetridge plays a short pass to Ken Skinner.  Ken Skinner hits the ball long to Sam Byrnes.  Sam Byrnes whips in a cross, but Stuart McCarthy intercepts and takes possession.  



The match has ended Hearts 3 - 5 Celtic.