Monday, October 22, 2012

MATCH REPORT; Madison 0 Greenwich Arsenal 0

With only two games left in the season and a relegation battle as hot as Hell, the Celts started this game like they meant business. Strong confident passing, great positioning and strong defending had Arsenal on the back foot right from the start of the match. The midfield pairing of John B and Rob really played a major role in subduing the Arsenal team and created some great chances for the Celts. One superb move that released Tano into the box allowed him to unleash a powerhouse shot that was parried by the goalkeeper. Superb covering defending by Rugginho and box to box running were also a  feature of the first twenty minutes of the game. As ever though, the Celts were unable to convert any chances and gradually the game evened out with Arsenal getting more and more chances. More often or not these attacks were swept away by the impressive defence but it was clear the second half would be tougher. In fact it ended up being more of the same with two teams largely cancelling each other out with few opportunities arising for either team. Even though a few shots came in it became increasingly clear that no team was going to deliver a knockout blow. And so the game ended in a scoreless tie. A result that ensured Arsenals' future in the second division for next year but leaving the Celts with the daunting task of having to beat league leaders, Vasco da Gama in the last game of the year to stay up. Can the Celts do it?  Well, if they are as strong at the back as they have been over a few select games during the season then they have a chance. We do need to score though. One point won't be enough unless the Mariners beat Fairfield by a barrow load of goals

Anyway, it's been fun. Last game is coming up. See you next Sunday

Man of the Match;  Some great performances by the Hulk, Edimar and Edison in defence ably assisted by Rob and John B in midfield but my mom was Ruggerho for his non stop running and last gasp defending!






10 comments:

  1. 28-Oct MADISON CELTIC VS VASCO DA GAMA 40
    10:00 AM Town Campus Field, Madison

    Roll Call for last game of the season!

    Johnaldo
    John B
    Rob
    El Gato
    Roniildo

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  2. “We have watched some of Celtic’s games already and they are a good team.”

    Jordi Alba

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  3. Peter Lawwell ( Celtic CEO ):

    “We’re delighted Celtic are back in Barcelona to play at the Nou Camp, and we’re looking forward to receiving Barcelona at Celtic Park on November 7.
    The Celtic support is a model for the rest of football.”

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  4. Barca coach Vilanova is
    wary of tomorrow nights’ visitors.
    “Celtic drew at home to Benfica
    and beat Spartak and that’s a sign
    they are doing things well,” the
    Barca boss stated.
    “Maybe people didn’t take Celtic
    seriously at the start of the
    season, but we do.
    “Celtic are very quick and good on
    the counterattack, so we have to
    take them seriously in the
    Champions League.
    “There are four games left and
    anything can happen. We will see
    which two teams qualify. All the
    games are difficult and Celtic’s
    pace and the fact that they have
    tall players for set pieces are what
    worries me the most about them"

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  5. my head says easy Barca win, my heart says fantastic win for the bhoys!

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  6. so unlucky Celtic, last few seconds of injury time and Barca steal it

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  7. I am in. Let's prove we are a second division team. Rugginho.

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  8. 28-Oct MADISON CELTIC VS VASCO DA GAMA 40
    10:00 AM Town Campus Field, Madison

    Roll Call for last game of the season!

    Johnaldo
    John B
    Rob
    El Gato
    Roniildo
    Ruggerho

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