2016-03-02: Celtic 0-0 Dundee, SP

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Trivia

  • Midweek game Celtic to play in Scottish Cup on coming Sunday.
  • Celtic lead cut to four points. Uncomfortable situation. Loud booing at end of game.
  • Poor situation and fans are getting restless.
  • Emilio Izaguirre is rumoured to being targeted by Sevilla (Spain) after interest from La Liga rivals Getafe, although interest also from US MSL.
  • Linked with a move for West Ham stopper Stephen Hendrie to bolster the backline.
  • Tom Rogic said to have declined Celtic’s contract renewal offer. Possibly winding down to move to some lower tier English club. However, later denied the story saying he wanted to stay which is good, as so far has had a good season.
  • Former Celtic midfielder Evander Sno to appear in court next week on charges of attempted manslaughter and aggravated assault, according to reports in the Netherlands. The Dutch player, along with two family members, are accused of badly beating up two other people. Deila believes he called it wrong when he assessed Dedryck Boyata’s dismissal at Hamilton and now wants the SFA to rule that referee Craig Thomson did the same. Celtic appealing decision.
  • The Affiliation of Registered Celtic Supporters Clubs will protest outside Kilmarnock’s Rugby Park on March 19. The group say Celtic fans are charged more than supporters of other clubs in the league. Fair respect to them.

Review

(paulfg of KDS)
A 300 mile round trip to watch that dross. The worst atmosphere at CP since I've had a season ticket. I have't booed yet but tonight was tempting. This team have lost the hunger – a poor game tonight for Tierney but he, and Gordon, were the only ones to have a decent game. I'll exempt Roberts who started off really brightly and then found no support and rarely got a decent pass. He definitely shouldn't be played on the wrong side – we need wide players who can get to the byline cos our full backs certainly can't. Armstrong and Rogic were woeful and rightly hooked. Mulgrew may actually have been worse but stayed on the park. If he gets a new contract, Celtic won't be getting another penny off me. Subs made absolutely no impact on the game.

I noticed for the 2nd home game in a row that Commons couldn't be arsed doing the half-time warm up. He really is phoning it in. Tosser.

Deila must go. He and his team have sucked the life out of the club this season. And Lawwell should be shown his jotters too. Our back-up strikers are a donkey and a donkey who hasn't been fit for over a year.

We should have been building this club over the last few seasons, ensuring its dominance for the next decade and it's all just been pissed away. It would be no surprise if we lost the league this season.

(aiden67 of KDS)
Craig Gordon must have kicked the ball more than any other Celtic player last night.
Lustig has chucked it. One eye on the Euros.
Thought Tierney did okay but struggled against the boy Kerr and the RB for Dundee at times.
Sviatchenko was okay.
Boyata gives me the heebie geebies.
Brown is finished.
Mulgrew should never play again.
Rogic can go. Half a season he's been decent in four years. Take a fee for him and use it to pay off one of the ever growing list of dummies.
Roberts definitely has ability but looks dreadfully one footed. We'll ruin him.
Armstrong has been ruined.
Griffiths is an absolute, total, utter shampooebag of Regi Blinker proportions.
Commons, Forrest and Richards should go just now.

Teams

Celtic
1 Gordon
23 Lustig Substituted for Commons at 80'minutes
20 Boyata
28 Sviatchenko Booked at 86mins
63 Tierney
8 Brown
21 Mulgrew
27 Roberts
18 Rogic Substituted for Kazim-Richards at 61'minutes
14 Armstrong Substituted for Forrest at 45'minutes
9 Griffiths

Substitutes
4 Ambrose
13 Kazim-Richards
15 Commons
19 Allan
26 Bailly
42 McGregor
49 Forrest

Dundee
1 Bain
19 McGinn
16 Etxabeguren
26 Gadzhalov
3 Holt
30 Kerr Booked at 90mins
8 Low Substituted for Harkins at 70'minutes
18 McGowan
17 Ross
33 Wighton Substituted for Stewart at 76'minutes
9 Loy Substituted for Hemmings at 68'minutes

Substitutes
6 Meggatt
7 Stewart
12 Mitchell
15 Hemmings
22 Rodríguez Pérez Reverte
24 Black
29 Harkins

Referee:John Beaton
Attendance:41,451

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Celtic Dundee
Possession
Home
58%
Away
42%
Shots
Home 11
Away 7
Shots on Target
Home 4
Away 1
Corners
Home 5
Away 9
Fouls
Home 10
Away 11

Articles

Celtic 0 – 0 Dundee: Frustrating night for Deila’s men
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STEPHEN HALLIDAY
Published: 21:42 Wednesday 02 March 2016

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The apparent determination of Ronny Deila’s Celtic side to make the retention of their Premiership title as difficult as possible is starting to appear positively masochistic.
The Scottish champions were subjected to a barrage of jeers from their own supporters as they stumbled to a goalless draw against a Dundee side without a host of first team regulars.
It was yet another desperately lifeless and unconvincing home display from Celtic, the kind which has become all too familiar under Deila’s guidance this season.
It has reduced their lead over Aberdeen at the top of the table to four points in a title race which remains very much alive with 10 games of the campaign remaining.
It was a valuable and perhaps surprising point for Dundee manager Paul Hartley who, despite the prospect of securing a Dundee top four finish in the top flight since their title-winning era of the 1960s, made it plain where his priorities lie this week.
With the Scottish Cup quarter-final against Rangers at Ibrox on Saturday very much top of his agenda, his key trio of Gary Harkins, Greg Stewart and top scorer Kane Hemmings were on the bench, while Cammy Kerr and Craig Wighton were handed rare starting appearances.
The changes Deila made to the Celtic line-up were more a reflection of the depth of his first team squad, especially in the midfield department. Charlie Mulgrew and Tom Rogic returned, while there was a first start for on-loan Manchester City winger Patrick Roberts.
The 19-year-old, who whetted the appetite of the Celtic fans for his skill and trickery when he made an eye-catching substitute outing against Inverness ten days earlier, was the most prominent home player in a largely forgettable first half.
It took just three minutes for Roberts to embark on a thrusting and weaving run into the heart of the Dundee penalty area where he was denied a clear shot on goal by some alert defending from Julen Extabeguren.
But to the frustration of a notably sparse home attendance, that piece of action did not succeed in setting the tone for Celtic’s performance.
They were subdued effectively and often with considerable comfort by a Dundee side adhering diligently to the strategy set out by Hartley.
Roberts did manage to unlock the visitors’ defence with a cute lofted pass across the penalty area in the 19th minute, picking out Leigh Griffiths whose first time left foot shot fizzed narrowly wide.
Celtic’s attacking efforts generally lacked penetration, however, and it required a set piece for them to force Scott Bain into his first serious save of the evening. The Dundee ‘keeper scrambled low to his left, less than convincingly, to divert Mulgrew’s free-kick wide.
Rogic was next to test Bain who proved far more decisive on this occasion as he kept out the Australian international’s sharp shot on the turn after Dundee had struggled to clear a Stuart Armstrong free-kick.
Bain was then fortunate to escape a dreadful blunder unscathed when he missed a through ball with a fresh air swipe of his boot, allowing Griffiths what appeared an open goal. But Celtic’s top scorer lacked his customary deadliness, however, as he was crowded out by the covering duo of Paul McGinn and Etxabeguren.
Apart from a Nicky Low free-kick which dipped just over Craig Gordon’s crossbar, Dundee offered little as an attacking force in the first half. But they almost snatched an opener just before the interval when Wighton embarked on a superb slaloming run into the Celtic penalty area, only to drag his shot wide.
Deila made a change at the start of the second half, replacing Armstrong with James Forrest. The announcement of the winger’s name was greeted with jeers from some of the home support, a reaction to his recent rejection of Celtic’s offer of a new four-year contract.
The injection of Forrest’s pace and directness made little immediate impact on Celtic’s play as Dundee continued to put up robust resistance. Hartley’s men also continued to pose an occasional threat on the break with Wighton finding space to drive in a shot on the turn which was held by Gordon.
Colin Kazim-Richards entered the fray at the expense of Rogic as Deila switched to a 4-4-2 formation in a bid to give his side greater potency. But Hartley was now clearly sensing the possibility of plundering all three points as he sent on Hemmings, Harkins and Stewart in quick succession as the match entered the closing stages.
Roberts had been much quieter in the second half but he burst into life with a run and cutback to tee up Mulgrew for a shot kept out by Bain’s exceptional one-handed save.
But Dundee’s ambition was no longer restricted to maintaining the stalemate and they should have gone ahead in the 84th minute when defender Kostadin Gadzhalov contrived to send a free header off target from no more than six yards as he met a Stewart corner.
Harkins then slashed a shot wide in stoppage time as Dundee ended the night on the front foot, prompting a crescendo of boos when the final whistle blew.
Celtic: Gordon, Lustig (Commons 80), Boyata, Sviatchenko, Tierney; Brown, Mulgrew; Roberts, Rogic (Kazim-Richards 61), Armstrong (Forrest 46); Griffiths. Subs not used: Bailly, Ambrose, Allan, McGregor.
Dundee: Bain, McGinn, Etxabeguren, Gadzhalov, Holt; Kerr, McGowan, Ross, Low (Harkins 70); Wighton (Stewart 76), Loy (Hemmings 68). Subs not used: Mitchell, Meggatt, Arturo, Black.
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Patrick Roberts takes a shot against Dundee
Patrick Roberts produced some promising moments but couldn't fashion a breakthrough
Celtic had no answer to a tireless and buoyant Dundee display as the champions were booed off after seeing their Premiership lead cut to four points.
The visitors were worthy of a point and might have taken all three but Gary Harkins slashed wide late on.
The best players were all in dark blue, with Kostadin Gadzhalov also spurning a chance as he headed over from a corner.
Celtic came closest through Charlie Mulgrew, his shot brilliantly tipped away by Dundee keeper Scott Bain.
But the hosts were booed off after a second successive draw, Aberdeen's 1-0 win at Dundee United narrowing the gap at the top.
The home support was not immediately forlorn, since optimism was evident in the cameos of Patrick Roberts and Leigh Griffiths in the opening stages.
Even if the central midfielders tended to be ponderous, flashes of intent came from Roberts, who has a low centre of gravity and drifting menace that allows him to glide past opponents, and Griffiths, who would shoot at every opportunity.
Dundee were initially subdued, as they looked to establish their organisation and apply their work rate.
It could be considered a weakened starting line-up, since Kane Hemmings, Greg Stewart and Harkins were all on the bench, and Darren O'Dea and Thomas Konrad were missing through injury. Even so, there was no inferiority complex to Paul Hartley's side.
They had moments to endure, with Griffiths driving one effort wide and sending another straight at Bain, who also had to tip over a Mulgrew free-kick from 20 yards.
Charlie Mulgrew looks frustrated after seeing an effort saved by Scott Bain
Charlie Mulgrew was twice denied by Dundee keeper Scott Bain
Dundee, well-drilled and urged on incessantly from the touchline by Hartley, refused to be unsettled.
Nick Ross, Nicky Low and Paul McGowan scurried around midfield closing down space and time, while Julien Extabeguren and Gadzhalov defended stoutly at centre-back.
Bain still had to bundle away a Rogic effort, before Extabeguren had to rush back to clear from Griffiths as the striker broke clear in the penalty area, but these were passing moments in a display that lacked a sense of authority.
Celtic striker Leigh Griffiths tries to hold off Dundee's Julen Etxabeguren
Julen Etxabeguren nipped in to deny Leigh Griffiths a 34rd goal of the season
Scott Brown and Mulgrew lacked sharpness in midfield, and the whole team looked sluggish as Craig Wighton ran from the halfway line to the edge of the area, cutting inside and out to befuddle Brown and Dedryck Boyata before firing just wide.
That memory would have been fresh in the minds of the Celtic fans as they booed their side off at half-time.
Discontent only grew as the game progressed, not least because Dundee became increasingly self-assured.
Celtic goalkeeper Craig Gordon had to move smartly to hold a Wighton show low down at his post.
In the final stages, the game became a battle of nerve, as tension and fatigue imposed themselves.
Both sides came close to scoring – Mulgrew's first-time shot on the slide brilliant pushed away by Bain and Gadzhalov inexplicably heading Stewart's corner wide from close range.
Harkins came close again before the end, but Dundee could be satisfied with their night's work and the point gained lifted them to fifth on goal difference above St Johnstone, beaten 2-1 at home by Partick Thistle.

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Match ends, Celtic 0, Dundee 0.

Full Time
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90'+5'
Second Half ends, Celtic 0, Dundee 0.
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90'+4'
Attempt missed. Gary Harkins (Dundee) right footed shot from the right side of the box misses to the right.
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90'+3'
Kieran Tierney (Celtic) wins a free kick on the right wing.
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90'+3'
Foul by Cameron Kerr (Dundee).
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90'+2'
Corner, Dundee. Conceded by Charlie Mulgrew.

Booking
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90'
Cameron Kerr (Dundee) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
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90'
James Forrest (Celtic) wins a free kick on the right wing.
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90'
Foul by Cameron Kerr (Dundee).
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89'
Corner, Dundee. Conceded by Erik Sviatchenko.
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88'
Corner, Dundee. Conceded by Kieran Tierney.

Booking
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86'
Erik Sviatchenko (Celtic) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
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86'
Foul by Erik Sviatchenko (Celtic).
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86'
Greg Stewart (Dundee) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
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85'
Hand ball by Paul McGowan (Dundee).
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84'
Attempt missed. Kane Hemmings (Dundee) right footed shot from very close range is close, but misses to the left following a corner.
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83'
Corner, Dundee. Conceded by Kieran Tierney.
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81'
Attempt blocked. Leigh Griffiths (Celtic) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked.

Substitution
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80'
Substitution, Celtic. Kris Commons replaces Mikael Lustig.
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80'
Patrick Roberts (Celtic) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
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80'
Foul by Julen Etxabeguren Leanizbarrutia (Dundee).
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77'
Hand ball by Colin Kazim-Richards (Celtic).
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77'
Corner, Celtic. Conceded by Scott Bain.
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76'
Attempt saved. Charlie Mulgrew (Celtic) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the top right corner.

Substitution
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76'
Substitution, Dundee. Greg Stewart replaces Craig Wighton.
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72'
Foul by James Forrest (Celtic).
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72'
Paul McGowan (Dundee) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
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72'
Kieran Tierney (Celtic) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
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72'
Foul by Cameron Kerr (Dundee).

Substitution
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70'
Substitution, Dundee. Gary Harkins replaces Nicky Low.

Substitution
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68'
Substitution, Dundee. Kane Hemmings replaces Rory Loy.
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68'
Foul by Colin Kazim-Richards (Celtic).
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68'
Nick Ross (Dundee) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
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67'
Corner, Dundee. Conceded by Kieran Tierney.
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63'
Attempt missed. Kevin Holt (Dundee) header from the centre of the box is too high.

Substitution
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61'
Substitution, Celtic. Colin Kazim-Richards replaces Tomas Rogic.
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60'
Attempt saved. Craig Wighton (Dundee) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal.
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60'
Corner, Dundee. Conceded by Dedryck Boyata.
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60'
Attempt blocked. Kevin Holt (Dundee) right footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked.
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58'
Attempt blocked. Patrick Roberts (Celtic) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
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57'
Foul by Tomas Rogic (Celtic).
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57'
Paul McGowan (Dundee) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
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56'
Kieran Tierney (Celtic) wins a free kick on the right wing.
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56'
Foul by Paul McGowan (Dundee).
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55'
Foul by Dedryck Boyata (Celtic).
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55'
Craig Wighton (Dundee) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
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54'
Foul by Scott Brown (Celtic).
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54'
Rory Loy (Dundee) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
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53'
James Forrest (Celtic) wins a free kick on the right wing.
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53'
Foul by Rory Loy (Dundee).
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50'
Foul by James Forrest (Celtic).
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50'
Paul McGinn (Dundee) wins a free kick on the left wing.

Second Half
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Second Half begins Celtic 0, Dundee 0.

Substitution
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45'
Substitution, Celtic. James Forrest replaces Stuart Armstrong.

Half Time
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45'+2'
First Half ends, Celtic 0, Dundee 0.
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45'+1'
Stuart Armstrong (Celtic) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
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45'+1'
Foul by Nicky Low (Dundee).
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45'
Attempt missed. Craig Wighton (Dundee) right footed shot from a difficult angle on the left misses to the right.
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41'
Attempt missed. Erik Sviatchenko (Celtic) header from the centre of the box misses to the right following a corner.
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41'
Corner, Celtic. Conceded by Kevin Holt.
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38'
Delay in match Leigh Griffiths (Celtic) because of an injury.
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36'
Attempt saved. Tomas Rogic (Celtic) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom right corner.
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35'
Stuart Armstrong (Celtic) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
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35'
Foul by Paul McGinn (Dundee).
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33'
Attempt missed. Nicky Low (Dundee) right footed shot from outside the box is too high from a direct free kick.
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32'
Foul by Kieran Tierney (Celtic).
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32'
Rory Loy (Dundee) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
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31'
Corner, Celtic. Conceded by Scott Bain.
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31'
Attempt saved. Charlie Mulgrew (Celtic) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom right corner.
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30'
Stuart Armstrong (Celtic) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
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30'
Foul by Paul McGinn (Dundee).
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22'
Kieran Tierney (Celtic) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
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22'
Foul by Cameron Kerr (Dundee).
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21'
Corner, Celtic. Conceded by Nick Ross.
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19'
Attempt missed. Leigh Griffiths (Celtic) left footed shot from a difficult angle on the left misses to the right.
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17'
Corner, Dundee. Conceded by Scott Brown.
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16'
Attempt saved. Leigh Griffiths (Celtic) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal.
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14'
Attempt missed. Leigh Griffiths (Celtic) left footed shot from outside the box misses to the right.
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10'
Corner, Dundee. Conceded by Charlie Mulgrew.
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10'
Corner, Dundee. Conceded by Dedryck Boyata.
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9'
Foul by Stuart Armstrong (Celtic).
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9'
Paul McGowan (Dundee) wins a free kick on the left wing.
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4'
Attempt missed. Tomas Rogic (Celtic) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the left.
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4'
Corner, Celtic. Conceded by Julen Etxabeguren Leanizbarrutia.
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3'
Attempt blocked. Patrick Roberts (Celtic) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.

Kick Off
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First Half begins.
Lineups are announced and players are warming up.