2012-12-12: Arbroath 0-1 Celtic, Scottish Cup

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• Scottish Cup fourth round replay
• Celtic still in for domestic treble scrapping through against the third tier side!
• Matthews scores his first goal for Celtic. Took his time!
• Temperatures apparently way below freezing.
• Raith Rovers away next.
• Huns to play Dundee Utd next round, their fans boycotting due to their daftness that rest of SPL responsible for downfall of the original club.

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(The RebelAlliance of KDS forum)
Dreadful performance aside the replay of the "disallowed goal" did look like their number 6 actually pulls Forster's collar. Soft yes but certainly an infringement and when the ref sees it again he'll be of the opinion he made the right decision.

Tanner is a complete hurtin hun. Never seen an anchor man so quick to correct a manager following Lenny's comments about the Celtic goal that was actually disallowed unlike the Arbroath goal as the Lassad one was put in the net before the whistle but don't let detail get in the way of pushing an agenda. Even the after match interviewer pushed Sheerin to get the response that would have suited their agenda but he wasn't for having it nor was the MOM Doris.

Ultimately as Lenny say we're through so that's all that matter, until the next round at least.

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Arbroath Celtic

Possession
64% 36%
90mins

Shots
2 5

On target
0 2

Corners
5 4

Fouls
9 11

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Arbroath 0 Celtic 1: Adam Matthews' goal enough to avoid Scottish Cup upset

Adam Matthews’s first goal for Celtic proved just enough to send Neil Lennon’s team into the fifth round of the William Hill Scottish Cup but their replay win on Wednesday night also owed much to a controversial disallowed goal by Steven Doris.

Controversy: Steven Doris finds the net for Arbroath but the goal is disallowed, sending Celtic through to the fifth round of the Scottish Cup to face Raith Rovers Photo: ACTION IMAGES

By Telegraph Sport

10:38PM GMT 12 Dec 2012

Matthews fired a wonderful strike from 20 yards in the 19th minute but Celtic subsequently failed to take control at Gayfield.

And they were grateful for a 66th-minute decision by referee Craig Charleston, who presumably ruled out Doris’s close-range finish for an earlier infringement on Celtic goalkeeper Fraser Forster, but a foul did not appear obvious.

Forster himself averted extra-time when he saved a one-on-one with Connor Birse as Celtic edged through to set up a trip to Raith Rovers.

Celtic made three changes following their 3-1 win at Kilmarnock on Saturday but retained the 3-5-2 formation and a strong team.

Mikael Lustig and Beram Kayal came in for Joe Ledley and Victor Wanyama, the Swede’s introduction allowing Efe Ambrose to push into a holding midfield role. Georgios Samaras replaced Gary Hooper to start up front alongside Lassad Nouioui.

Arbroath manager Paul Sheerin, who was part of the Inverness team that shocked Celtic in 2000, started for the hosts, who earned the replay after a late deflected free-kick from Doris earned a 1-1 draw at Parkhead.

Samaras got the first effort on target with a header from Lassad’s cross but it was straight at home goalkeeper Scott Morrison.

The Greek soon returned the favour after a backheel from Scott Brown, sending over a low cross that Lassad swept home but the offside flag was up.

Arbroath hit back with a well-worked move that ended with Sheerin hitting a goal-bound strike from 18 yards, but Kelvin Wilson got his head in the way to clear.

Arbroath were the architects of their own downfall though when Matthews won the ball off left-back Colin Hamilton following a pass from Sheerin.

The Wales international burst away but still had plenty to do, and lashed a powerful strike that flew over Morrison’s outstretched hands and into the far top corner.

Celtic appeared to take their foot off the gas in an attacking sense and Arbroath were able to push play away from their penalty box but some decent attacks all broke down on the edge of the Celtic box, and they failed to trouble Forster from several set-pieces.

Celtic only had one more chance of note in the first half when Samaras set up Lassad after a wonderful diagonal ball from Charlie Mulgrew. But the Tunisian failed to produce an emphatic finish from eight yards and Morrison blocked the bouncing effort.

The hosts had the first sniff of goal of the second half when Sheerin’s free-kick caused problems but Stuart Malcolm was penalised for a high challenge on Forster, and harshly booked for going for a ball that was there to be won.

Paul Currie and Brown fired wide at either end and Celtic were soon stretched again before Emilio Izaguirre headed away under pressure following Sheerin’s cross.

Sheerin soon caused more problems with the corner that led to the contentious decision to chalk off a goal.

The Arbroath player-manager delivered the ball right into the heart of the goalmouth and Forster could not collect. Hamilton won the high ball and headed down towards goal with Doris forcing the ball home on the line.

But Charleston, who was standing on the edge of the box, signalled for a free-kick.

Kayal came close at the other end and Forster saved from Lee Sibanda.

Wanyama and Hooper came on as Celtic manager Lennon switched to a 4-4-2 in a bid to regain control of the tie.

But there was another major escape when Birse won the ball in the middle of the Celtic half and took a return pass from Doris that sent him clean through.

But the substitute was quickly closed down by Forster, who got just enough of his diving body in the way of the shot to divert it wide.

Lennon was growing increasingly frustrated with his side’s slack passing and Forster was soon scrambling again as Currie fired just wide from long-range.

And the visitors were grateful again for the sound of Charleston’s whistle at the end of three minutes of injury-time.

Matthews said: “We knew it would be tough, they played well, but on the balance I think we deserved it.

“We are in four competitions and I think we are strong enough to try and do well.”

Doris was named man of the match and he said: “To be beaten by a goal like that, all you can say is, that’s the sort of quality they have.”

Arbroath: Morrison, Baxter, Hamilton, Malcolm, Keddie, Sibanda (Rennie 73), Kerr (Birse 76), Currie, Scott Robertson, Sheerin (Holmes 76), Doris. Subs: Bullock, Gribben. Booked: Malcolm, Robertson, Kerr.

Celtic: Forster, Ambrose, Wilson, Mulgrew, Matthews (McGeouch 90), Izaguirre (Wanyama 65), Brown, Kayal, Samaras, Nouioui (Hooper 65), Lustig. Subs: Zaluska, Miku.

Referee: C Charleston (Scotland).

BBC
By Alasdair Lamont BBC Scotland at Gayfield

Celtic narrowly beat Second Division Arbroath to earn a Scottish Cup fifth-round tie at Raith Rovers.

Neil Lennon's men dominated early on and deservedly went ahead thanks to a fabulous Adam Matthews drive.

But Arbroath refused to buckle and made a real contest of it, Steven Doris seeing a goal disallowed after the break for a foul earlier in the move.
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The match ended with Celtic trying to run down the clock, which was testament to the challenge posed by the hosts.

They could not fashion an equaliser but emerge from the tie – over the two games – with enormous credit.

Celtic have had few tougher tests over the course of the season but started well enough, controlling the early stages, playing an unfamiliar 3-5-2 formation.

Georgios Samaras sent a header straight at Scott Morrison in the Arbroath goal on five minutes and, shortly afterwards, Lassad had the ball in the net, only for the assistant to flag for offside.
Arbroath and Celtic players

Arbroath thought they had levelled in the second half

Ironically, though, the opening goal came just as Arbroath had looked like threatening the Celtic goal.

Paul Sheerin had a shot charged down and Celtic burst upfield, Matthews powering through before unleashing a splendid shot that flew past Morrison and into the top corner.

The breakthrough came on 18 minutes and though Celtic were comfortable, it was another 15 minutes before they troubled Morrison again.

Charlie Mulgrew arrowed a delightful diagonal pass to Samaras, who in turn cushioned it for Lassad and the Tunisian should have done much better than shoot tamely at the keeper from eight yards.

A free-kick early in the second half caused a degree of discomfort in the Celtic penalty area, Stuart Malcolm lunging at the ball to try to poke it over the line, but instead earning himself a yellow card for catching Forster with his raised boot.
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Arbroath thought they had grabbed the equaliser with just over an hour on the clock as another Sheerin delivery caused consternation, with Forster failing to gather and the ball being thumped into the net by Doris, but referee Craig Charleston ruled the effort out for an infringement.

Though Brown and Beram Kayal flashed shots just wide, manager Lennon was not content with his side's display and replaced Emilio Izaguirre and the ineffective Lassad with Victor Wanyama and Gary Hooper.

The finely-balanced nature of the tie was underlined by a passage of play during which Kayal brought out a flying save from Morrison before Arbroath substitute Connor Birse broke free only to see Forster divert his shot wide with his trailing foot.

That was to be Arbroath's final chance, as it turned out, but Celtic could not relax until the final whistle, which they greeted with relief as much as delight.

Live Text Commentary
90:00 +3:57 Full time

Full Time The game is over, as the referee blows his whistle.
90:00 +1:50

Colin Hamilton fouled by Georgios Samaras, the ref awards a free kick. Scott Morrison takes the direct free kick.
90:00 +0:50

Georgios Samaras restarts play with the free kick.
90:00 +0:50 Booking

Booking Scott Robertson booked for unsporting behaviour.
90:00 +0:01

Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Connor Birse by Dylan McGeouch. Scott Morrison restarts play with the free kick. Scott Robertson gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Victor Wanyama.
89:03 Substitution

Substitution Dylan McGeouch is brought on as a substitute for Adam Matthews.
84:51

Free kick taken by Paul Currie.
84:51 Booking

Booking Georgios Samaras booked.
84:17

Georgios Samaras concedes a free kick for a foul on Paul Currie.
83:14

Scott Robertson fouled by Gary Hooper, the ref awards a free kick. Colin Hamilton produces a shot on goal direct from the free kick.
77:00

Paul Currie takes a outswinging corner from the right by-line played to the near post, clearance by Mikael Lustig.
75:34 Substitution

Substitution Connor Birse replaces Brian Kerr.
75:34 Substitution

Substitution Paul Sheerin leaves the field to be replaced by Derek Holmes.
74:09

Scott Robertson fouled by Mikael Lustig, the ref awards a free kick. Steven Doris fires a strike on goal direct from the free kick.
72:56 Substitution

Substitution Daniel Rennie joins the action as a substitute, replacing Lee Sibanda.
72:06

Efe Ambrose challenges Steven Doris unfairly and gives away a free kick. Paul Currie takes the direct free kick.
68:26

Steven Doris fouled by Victor Wanyama, the ref awards a free kick. Free kick taken by Paul Sheerin.
64:44 Substitution

Substitution Emilio Izaguirre goes off and Victor Wanyama comes on.
64:44 Substitution

Substitution Gary Hooper replaces Lassad Nouioui.
61:35

Inswinging corner taken by Paul Sheerin from the right by-line played to the near post, Efe Ambrose manages to make a clearance. Corner taken by Paul Sheerin from the left by-line to the near post, save made by Fraser Forster. Alexander Keddie gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Fraser Forster. Fraser Forster takes the free kick.
60:11

Georgios Samaras is ruled offside. Scott Morrison takes the direct free kick.
54:29

Steven Doris gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Kelvin Wilson. Fraser Forster takes the direct free kick.
53:16

Charlie Mulgrew fouled by Steven Doris, the ref awards a free kick. Charlie Mulgrew restarts play with the free kick.
50:14

Fraser Forster takes the free kick.
50:14 Booking

Booking Stuart Malcolm is cautioned.
49:31

Paul Sheerin takes the free kick. Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Fraser Forster by Stuart Malcolm.
49:31 Booking

Booking Charlie Mulgrew receives a caution for unsporting behaviour.
49:30

Charlie Mulgrew concedes a free kick for a foul on Paul Currie.
46:47

Inswinging corner taken from the right by-line by Charlie Mulgrew, Stuart Malcolm makes a clearance.
45:01

The second half has started.
45:00 +0:28 Half time

Half Time The first half comes to an end.
41:40

Charlie Mulgrew takes the inswinging corner, Scott Morrison makes a save.
40:21 Booking

Booking Brian Kerr is cautioned by the ref for dissent.
35:54

Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Charlie Mulgrew by Lee Sibanda. Free kick taken by Charlie Mulgrew.
35:10

Scott Brown gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Paul Currie. Direct free kick taken by Brian Kerr.
33:50

Unfair challenge on Steven Doris by Kelvin Wilson results in a free kick. Free kick taken by Paul Sheerin.
32:58

Shot from long range by Charlie Mulgrew misses to the right of the target.
29:46

Efe Ambrose produces a right-footed shot from a long way out which goes wide right of the goal.
28:03

Corner taken left-footed by Paul Sheerin from the right by-line, clearance by Efe Ambrose.
27:17

Foul by Lee Sibanda on Beram Kayal, free kick awarded. Charlie Mulgrew restarts play with the free kick.
25:53

The ball is sent over by Adam Matthews, save by Scott Morrison.
24:12

Corner taken left-footed by Paul Sheerin.
23:45

The official flags Georgios Samaras offside. Free kick taken by Scott Morrison.
17:21

The assist for the goal came from Mikael Lustig.
17:21 Goal scored

Goal – Adam Matthews – Arbroath 0 – 1 Celtic A goal is scored by Adam Matthews from the edge of the penalty area to the top left corner of the goal. Arbroath 0-1 Celtic.
15:11

Kelvin Wilson concedes a free kick for a foul on Steven Doris. Paul Sheerin takes the free kick.
14:22

Paul Currie concedes a free kick for a foul on Beram Kayal. Beram Kayal restarts play with the free kick.
13:00

Scott Robertson gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Emilio Izaguirre. Charlie Mulgrew restarts play with the free kick. Georgios Samaras handles the ball and concedes a free kick. Scott Morrison takes the direct free kick.
10:44

The official flags Lassad Nouioui offside. Scott Morrison takes the free kick.
5:49

Inswinging corner taken from the right by-line by Charlie Mulgrew, Alexander Keddie makes a clearance. Charlie Mulgrew takes the inswinging corner, Charlie Mulgrew takes a shot.
4:17

Georgios Samaras takes a shot. Save by Scott Morrison.
0:00

The ref blows the whistle to begin the match.

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