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15/12/2054, Forres Mechanics FC Stadium, Forrie, Scotland
League Cup, G5

Forres Mechanics FC Vs Celtic

Forres Mechanics FC play in a 5-4-1 formation, and line up with: M Eccles (GK) , J McCrae (CB) , B Cairncross (CB) , N McCloy (CB) , H Sayer (RB) , G McNicol (LB) , R Barron (CDM) , I Lindsay (CAM) , C Heatley (RM) , A Aitken (LM) , M Manuel (ST) And the subs are: D McGraw (CB) , D McAllaster (CB) , G Dipple (CM) , B McConnel (CM) , D Apted (ST)

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

Welcome to Forres Mechanics FC Stadium in Forrie, Scotland where Forres Mechanics FC will face Celtic.  This is a group stage match of the League Cup.  The attendance is 25000.

1' - Forres Mechanics FC kick the ball off for the start of the game.  

5' - Sam Byrnes spots a run from Brian Nicholson.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, and Brian Nicholson is able to take the ball.  Brian Nicholson hits a shot, aiming for the top of the net...and its in! It's an excellent goal from Brian Nicholson for Celtic!  The ball flew past the keepers hand!

5' - Forres Mechanics FC kick the ball off for the restart.  

9' - Jamie McCrae passes to Gavin McNicol.  Gavin McNicol slides the ball to Bruce Cairncross.  Bruce Cairncross passes to Rob Barron.  Rob Barron spots a run from Ian Lindsay.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, and Ian Lindsay is able to take the ball.  Ian Lindsay takes a shot...but the shot is saved by Malcolm McBride!  

11' - Malcolm McBride sees Sam Byrnes making a run.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, and Sam Byrnes runs on to the ball.  Sam Byrnes tries to shoot the ball into the corner of the net...but Michael Eccles gets down to stop the shot!  

15' - Michael Eccles finds Jamie McCrae with a long pass.  Jamie McCrae plays a short pass to Rob Barron.  Sam Byrnes successfully tackles Rob Barron and gains possession for his team.  Sam Byrnes runs with the ball, beating Charlie Heatley.  

16' - Sam Byrnes sees a run from Brian Nicholson.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, and Brian Nicholson runs on to the ball.  Brian Nicholson looks to strike the ball into the corner of the net...and its in! It's a nice goal from Brian Nicholson for Celtic!  The keeper got a touch but it wasn't enough!

17' - Forres Mechanics FC kick the ball off for the restart.  

20' - Charlie Heatley plays a short pass to Bruce Cairncross.  Bruce Cairncross plays the ball to Rob Barron.  Rob Barron plays a long ball to Charlie Heatley.  With a turn of pace, Charlie Heatley beats Andy Young.  

20' - Charlie Heatley curls in a cross, but the ball misses everyone.  

22' - Ken Mitchell finds Sam Byrnes with a long ball.  Sam Byrnes speeds past Rob Barron.  

23' - Sam Byrnes sees a run from Alan McCrackin.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

26' - Ian Lindsay hits the ball long to Rob Barron.  Rob Barron looks to hit a long range shot...and its in! It's a fine goal from Rob Barron for Forres Mechanics FC!  The diving keeper couldn't get near the ball!

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

31' - Andy Buchan plays the ball to Sam Byrnes.  Sam Byrnes plays the ball to Andy Young.  Andy Young passes to Alan McCrackin.  Alan McCrackin crosses the ball, but Bruce Cairncross intercepts and takes possession.  

33' - Bruce Cairncross finds Ian Lindsay with a long ball.  Ian Lindsay speeds past Mark Blyth.  

34' - Ian Lindsay sees Rob Barron making a run.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, and Rob Barron takes the ball.  Rob Barron tries to place the ball past the keeper...but the ball flies wide of the post!

40' - Gavin McNicol finds Bruce Cairncross with a long ball.  Bruce Cairncross spots a run from Andrew Aitken.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, but the linesman signals for offside!  

44' - Rob Barron successfully tackles Sam Byrnes and the ball goes loose.  Forres Mechanics FC try to launch a quick counter attack.  Andrew Aitken plays the ball to Marcus Manuel.  Marcus Manuel sees a run from Ian Lindsay.  He attempts to play him through with a quick ball, and Ian Lindsay runs on to the ball.  Ian Lindsay attempts to hit the ball past the keeper...but Malcolm McBride gets down to stop the shot!  

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

46' - Celtic kick the ball off for the start of the second half.  

51' - Mark Blyth passes to Chris McNee.  Chris McNee finds Andy Young with a short pass.  Andy Young finds Sam Byrnes with a short pass.  Sam Byrnes looks to hit a long range shot past the keeper...and Sam Byrnes scores!  That's a fine goal from the Celtic player!  The keeper had no chance!

52' - Forres Mechanics FC kick the ball off for the restart.  

55' - Gavin McNicol speeds past Michael Corson.  

56' - Gavin McNicol sees a run from Andrew Aitken.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, and Andrew Aitken runs on to the ball.  Andrew Aitken tries to shoot the ball into the corner of the net...but its wide!

60' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Neil McCloy is going to be taken off.  Dennis McGraw joins the game from the bench.  

65' - Harry Sayer tackles Brian Nicholson and gains possession for his team.  Harry Sayer passes to Rob Barron.  Rob Barron strikes the ball from outside the area, aiming for the corner of the net...and its in! It's a nice goal from Rob Barron for Forres Mechanics FC!  The diving keeper couldn't get near the ball!

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

69' - Ken Mitchell finds Michael Corson with a short pass.  Michael Corson slides the ball to Sam Byrnes.  Sam Byrnes attempts to strike a long range shot into the corner of the net...and Sam Byrnes scores!  That's a nice goal from the Celtic player!  The keeper had no chance!

70' - Forres Mechanics FC kick the ball off for the restart.  

72' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Mark Blyth will come off.  Ken Skinner is going to be brought on.  

73' - Charlie Heatley attempts to outskill Ken Mitchell, but is then fouled.  That will be a freekick for Forres Mechanics FC.  

74' - Ian Lindsay steps up to take the freekick.  He lifts the ball into the box, but Ken Skinner intercepts and takes possession.  

76' - Ken Skinner finds Andy Buchan with a short pass.  Andy Buchan uses his pace to beat Marcus Manuel.  

77' - Andy Buchan sees a run from Sam Byrnes.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, and Sam Byrnes is able to control the ball.  Sam Byrnes fires a shot, aiming for the corner of the net...but Michael Eccles manages to stop the shot!  

77' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Marcus Manuel is going to be taken off.  Douglas Apted is going to be brought on.  

79' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Bruce Cairncross is going to be taken off.  Duncan McAllaster joins the game from the bench.  

80' - Rob Barron uses his pace to beat Sam Byrnes.  

80' - Rob Barron reaches the byline and tries a cutback, but Sam Byrnes gets back and intercepts the ball!  

82' - Sam Byrnes plays a long pass to Michael Corson.  Michael Corson crosses the ball, but Ian Lindsay intercepts and takes possession.  

84' - Ian Lindsay plays a long pass to Duncan McAllaster.  Duncan McAllaster sees Andrew Aitken making a run.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, but Andrew Aitken is caught offside!  

87' - Forres Mechanics FC launch a counter attack.  Dennis McGraw finds Rob Barron with a short pass.  Rob Barron sees Andrew Aitken making a run.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, and Andrew Aitken takes the ball.  Andrew Aitken looks to strike the ball into the corner of the net...and its in! It's a nice goal from Andrew Aitken for Forres Mechanics FC!  The keeper had no chance!

88' - Forres Mechanics FC kick the ball off for the restart.  

91' - Ken Mitchell sees Sam Byrnes making a run.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, but the linesman signals for offside!  

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



The match has ended Forres Mechanics FC 3 - 4 Celtic.