Celtic vs Juventus: UEFA Champions League live scores, blog
Roar Guru By Alan Nicolea, 13 Feb 2013 Alan Nicolea is a Roar Guru & Live Blogger
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Celtic's Scott McDonald scores the winning goal during the UEFA Champions League Group D match at Celtic Park, Glasgow Wednesday Oct 3, 2007. Celtic won 2-1. AP Photo/ Andrew Milligan
Tom Rogic’s Celtic hosts Serie A leaders Juventus in what should be a tight UEFA Champions League round of 16 encounter in Glasgow. Join us for live scores and commentary from 6.45am AEDT.
Celtic has punched above its weight thus far in the Champions League and will need to do so again if they are to secure a positive result against Juventus.
The Scottish giants qualified second in the group phase behind FC Barcelona and ahead of Portuguese giants Benfica.
Celtic’s tremendous 2-1 victory over Barcelona in Glasgow during the group stages allowed them to secure qualification to the Round of 16.
Neil Lennon’s men remain undefeated at home in the Champions League, which speaks volumes about Celtic’s ability to rise to the occasion when in Glasgow.
They will certainly need to be at their best against a Juventus team that topped a tough group, containing reigning Champions League winners Chelsea and Ukraine giants Shakhtar Donetsk.
Prediction
If there is one player Celtic will be keen to shut down tonight, it is midfield maestro Andrea Pirlo.
Like a fine wine, Pirlo has gotten better with age and ranks comfortably alongside Xavi as the world’s best playmaker.
If Pirlo is allowed to dominate, Juventus simply possess too much class for Celtic to handle, with Arturo Vidal and Fabio Quagliarella the players most likely to benefit from Pirlo’s passing precision.
Celtic, however, will not be overawed by the occasion, given they defeated passing masters Barcelona at home last year during the group stages.
The Scottish giants will flood the midfield in a bid to put Pirlo off his game, and if they are successful Celtic will go a long way to nullifying a dangerous Juventus attack.
Celtic also possess dangerous players of their own, with Georgios Samaras and James Forrest capable of causing trouble if given the space to do so.
While Celtic certainly deserve respect after their performances thus far, a fit and firing Juventus should possess enough class to secure a priceless away victory.
Juventus to win 1-0.
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8:41am
Alan Nicolea said | 8:41am | Report comment
Well Celtic tried hard tonight and dominated large parts of the encounter but were punished severely for their inability to convert chances with Juventus scoring 3 goals against the run of play really. Ambrose had a shocker for Celtic in defence with Matri and Vucinic causing huge trouble, particularly late in the second half. Celtic pressed well and had Juventus under pressure and Ambrose should have scored with the free header. That miss proved costly as Juve would go on to score and seal the tie even before the second leg in Turin. Juventus will march on here barring a disaster and are one of the teams to fear in the Champions League. Thanks for joining us tonight and join us tomorrow for Madrid – United!
Celtic 0
Juventus 3
8:38am
Alan Nicolea said | 8:38am | Report comment
FULLTIME:
Celtic 0
Juventus 3
8:37am
Alan Nicolea said | 8:37am | Report comment
92′ – Juve with the throw here as time winds down on Celtic’s Champions League campaign. Can Celtic get a consolation goal?
Celtic 0
Juventus 3
8:36am
Alan Nicolea said | 8:36am | Report comment
91′ – Anelka nearly sets up Marchiso late on but his cut back pass fails to find his team-mate in the area. Celtic with possession now
Celtic 0
Juventus 3
8:35am
Alan Nicolea said | 8:35am | Report comment
90′ – Juventus just playing out time here and toying with Celtic to be honest. Juve win the freekick now
Celtic 0
Juventus 3
8:33am
Alan Nicolea said | 8:33am | Report comment
89′ – Mulgrew with a poor freekick and Buffon saves it easily and the Italian goalkeeper has once again been very secure tonight. One of the best keepers ever.
Celtic 0
Juventus 3
8:33am
Alan Nicolea said | 8:33am | Report comment
88′ – Wanyama wins a freekick for Celtic but the fans are starting to leave now. Celtic with too much to do to qualify with a trip to Turin coming up.
Celtic 0
Juventus 3
8:31am
Alan Nicolea said | 8:31am | Report comment
86′ – Have to say that this is the closest 3-0 match in history really. Celtic were dominating Juventus from the 3rd minute onwards but Juventus have just been far more clinical tonight despite having the fewer chances by far
Celtic 0
Juventus 3
8:30am
Alan Nicolea said | 8:30am | Report comment
JUVENTUS SUB – Vucinic comes off for Anelka who continues to find himself in Champions League football .
Celtic 0
Juventus 3
8:29am
Alan Nicolea said | 8:29am | Report comment
84′ – Juventus really have opened up Celtic now after 75 minutes of pressure from Celtic. Juventus have certainly been tested tonight and that 3-0 scoreline is a little flattering. But Juventus is a class above when it counts
Celtic 0
Juventus 3
8:27am
Alan Nicolea said | 8:27am | Report comment
GOAL JUVENTUS – Pirlo wins possession and sets up Vucinic who scores again for Juventus and its game over now!!!
Celtic 0
Juventus 3
8:27am
Alan Nicolea said | 8:27am | Report comment
82′ – Things could have been so difference had Ambrose scored with the free header. Juve have made them pay big time though and Juventus starting to dictate play now
Celtic 0
Juventus 2
8:25am
Alan Nicolea said | 8:25am | Report comment
80′ – Long way back for Celtic now as Matri comes off for Pogba. Matri has been exceptional upfront for Juventus and is their best player tonight in my opinion
Celtic 0
Juventus 2
8:24am
Alan Nicolea said | 8:24am | Report comment
79′ – Well Juventus have hardly had any chances tonight but they have been clinical to say the least and lead 2-0 as a result against a very valiant Celtic side. Izaguirre’s cross is claimed by Buffon and the crowd has fallen silent.
Celtic 0
Juventus 2
8:22am
Alan Nicolea said | 8:22am | Report comment
Sorry it was Matri with the first time ball. What a ball from the striker and Juventus are on their way to the quarter-finals one would think….
Celtic 0
Juventus 2
8:22am
Alan Nicolea said | 8:22am | Report comment
GOAL JUVENTUS – Marchiso scores and its over now for Celtic! Great first time ball from Pirlo and terrific finish from Marchiso.
Celtic 0
Juventus 2
8:21am
Alan Nicolea said | 8:21am | Report comment
76′ – Mulgrew with another delivery but Buffon yet again claims it easily. Not good enough there from Celtic
Celtic 0
Juventus 1
8:20am
Alan Nicolea said | 8:20am | Report comment
75′ – Pirlo concedes another corner and Celtic have dominated the second half and Juve under real pressure here but continue to hold out
Celtic 0
Juventus 1
8:19am
Alan Nicolea said | 8:19am | Report comment
74′ – Pirlo loses out to Wanyama and Celtic continue to attack here. Izaguirre’s cross though is blocked but he wins the corner nonetheless
Celtic 0
Juventus 1
8:18am
Alan Nicolea said | 8:18am | Report comment
CELTIC SUBSTITUTION – Commons comes off for Watt. Commons unlucky to come off given his strong performance tonight
Celtic 0
Juventus 1
8:17am
Alan Nicolea said | 8:17am | Report comment
72′ – Pirlo finds Marchiso but his shot is blocked and Celtic build from the back now. Juve still lead despite all the pressure from Celtic.
Celtic 0
Juventus 1
8:16am
Alan Nicolea said | 8:16am | Report comment
72′ – Lichsteiner onside but his cross is blocked well by Izaguirre as Juventus win the corner here.
Celtic 0
Juventus 1
8:15am
Alan Nicolea said | 8:15am | Report comment
71′ – Caceres concedes another corner for Celtic who are pinning Juventus at the moment. Mulgrew’s delivery however is claimed well by Buffon.
Celtic 0
Juventus 1
8:15am
Alan Nicolea said | 8:15am | Report comment
70′ – Poor corner from Commons and Juventus clear easily…. Let off for Juventus there as Celtic win the throw
Celtic 0
Juventus 1
8:13am
Alan Nicolea said | 8:13am | Report comment
68′ – Celtic win another corner here as they continue to press for an equaliser and it would not be undeserved that’s for sure
Celtic 0
Juventus 1
8:12am
Alan Nicolea said | 8:12am | Report comment
CHANCE JUVENTUS – Great play by Juventus but Vucinic fails to make the most of a great cut back as his shot hits a Celtic defender when he had space. Chance lost for juve
Celtic 0
Juventus 1
8:11am
Alan Nicolea said | 8:11am | Report comment
66′ – Matthews with a great run out wide before crossing in but Juventus clear and go on the counter attack with Vidal. Celtic regroup somewhat though but Juve still in possession
Celtic 0
Juventus 1
8:09am
Alan Nicolea said | 8:09am | Report comment
65′ – Brown has also played well for Celtic and it was his cross that found Ambrose unmarked for Celtic minutes earlier. Brown now fouls Peluso who wins a freekick for Juventus
Celtic 0
Juventus 1
8:08am
Alan Nicolea said | 8:08am | Report comment
63′ – Celtic getting closer to the equaliser here as Juventus live life on the edge. Lichsteiner offside now
Celtic 0
Juventus 1
8:07am
Alan Nicolea said | 8:07am | Report comment
CHANCE CELTIC – Izaguirre does well in a tight space and Mulgrew eventually wins a corner for Celtic. Good play from Izaguirre who has done well going forward tonight. Ambrose with a free header in the penalty area but it goes straight to Buffon. Huge chance gone begging for Celtic!!
Celtic 0
Juventus 1
8:05am
Alan Nicolea said | 8:05am | Report comment
60′ – Lichsteiner with a great cross and Matri is only just offside as he nearly connects with the cross. Tight stuff there from Celtic.
Celtic 0
Juventus 1
8:04am
Alan Nicolea said | 8:04am | Report comment
59′ – Pirlo not at his best tonight as he gives away possession to Brown. Juventus on a rare attack now as Pirlo has space to operate here.
Celtic 0
Juventus 1
8:03am
Alan Nicolea said | 8:03am | Report comment
CELTIC SUBSTITUTION – Lustig comes off for Adam Matthews.
Celtic 0
Juventus 1
8:02am
Alan Nicolea said | 8:02am | Report comment
57′ – Forrest and Commons have really pressured the Juve defence well tonight and have forced several turnovers. Lustig struggling with injury here
Celtic 0
Juventus 1
8:01am
Alan Nicolea said | 8:01am | Report comment
56′ – Another great delivery from Lustig but Juventus deal with it well as Celtic continue to dominate possession here.
Celtic 0
Juventus 1
8:00am
Alan Nicolea said | 8:00am | Report comment
56′ – Brown’s ball too long and it goes out for a goalkick. Celtic looking to make their first change shortly
Celtic 0
Juventus 1
7:59am
Alan Nicolea said | 7:59am | Report comment
55′ – Poor ball from Marchisso when he had space on the counter attack to really do damage there with his pass. Lost opportunity for Juventus there to put Celtic under pressure
Celtic 0
Juventus 1
7:58am
Alan Nicolea said | 7:58am | Report comment
53′ – Izaguirre goes on a good run and he looked to have been fouled there near the penalty area but the referee waves play on and Juventus clear as Celtic build from the back
Celtic 0
Juventus 1
7:57am
Alan Nicolea said | 7:57am | Report comment
52′ – Izaguirre intercepts Vidal’s attempted passs and now Celtic attack through Mulgrew but Juventus break now but Wilson covers Pirlo’s pass well
Celtic 0
Juventus 1
7:56am
Alan Nicolea said | 7:56am | Report comment
51′ – Izaguirre now ventures forward but he fails to control the ball after beating Lichsteiner and Juventus win the throw
Celtic 0
Juventus 1
7:54am
Alan Nicolea said | 7:54am | Report comment
50′ – Commmons does well to win back possession but his touch is too heavy but Celtic continue to dominate possession here as they build from the back but Juventus now win the ball back
Celtic 0
Juventus 1
7:53am
Alan Nicolea said | 7:53am | Report comment
48′ – Commons with a half chance here but his volley is hit poorly and Buffon eventually claims possession for Juventus who are still struggling to string passes together tonight
Celtic 0
Juventus 1
7:52am
Alan Nicolea said | 7:52am | Report comment
47′ – Mulgrow with another good delivery but Lustig concedes the goalkick as his header goes wide. Juventus now with the throw
Celtic 0
Juventus 1
7:51am
Alan Nicolea said | 7:51am | Report comment
46′ – Lustig’s cross is easily claimed by Buffon but Vidal fouls Izaguirre and Celtic go back on the attack with the freekick
Celtic 0
Juventus 1
7:50am
Alan Nicolea said | 7:50am | Report comment
SECOND HALF KICKOFF – Celtic with possession
Celtic 0
Juventus 1
7:36am
Alan Nicolea said | 7:36am | Report comment
Celtic got off to the worst possible start, going behind after just three minutes thanks to a clinical Matri strike. Celtic though composed themselves well despite the setback and dominated Juventus who would have fancied their chances of opening up Celtic in that first half. Pirlo though has been well marked but Matri is causing trouble against Celtic with Ambrose really struggling to contain him. Celtic though have played well and have caused trouble from set pieces with Commons looking the man most likely for Celtic.
Celtic 0
Juventus 1
7:33am
Alan Nicolea said | 7:33am | Report comment
HALFTIME – Lustig fouled by Matri as Celtic only have seconds remaining in the first half. Commons with a good cross finds Forrest but Juventus clear yet again and its halftime here with Juventus infront
Celtic 0
Juventus 1
7:32am
Alan Nicolea said | 7:32am | Report comment
45′ – Corner now for Celtic right on halftime here and they have proven very dangerous here as Forrest goes for goal but Ambrose blocks his own shot! Another dangerous corner from Celtic
Celtic 0
Juventus 1
7:31am
Alan Nicolea said | 7:31am | Report comment
44′ – Vucinic does well to find Vidal whose shot hits the Celtic defence but that was a good set piece play from Juventus from the corner.
Celtic 0
Juventus 1
7:30am
Alan Nicolea said | 7:30am | Report comment
43′ – Wilson concedes the freekick and Juventus can build something here as we near halftime. Pirlo with time now finds Vucinic. Pirlo’s ball then forces Lustig to concede a corner
Celtic 0
Juventus 1
7:28am
Alan Nicolea said | 7:28am | Report comment
41′ – Lustig with a great cross but Celtic concedes the freekick as Hooper fouls Caceres here. Pirlo now wins the freekick and Forrest earns a yellow card
Celtic 0
Juventus 1
7:27am
Alan Nicolea said | 7:27am | Report comment
40′ – Commons turns well but his shot yet again finds Buffon easily. Commons though has been a livewire tonight for Celtic
Celtic 0
Juventus 1
7:26am
Alan Nicolea said | 7:26am | Report comment
39′ – Celtic win the throw here and build from the back but Caceres intercepts well before losing possession. Celtic back on the attack but Caceres clears well yet again.
Celtic 0
Juventus 1
7:25am
Alan Nicolea said | 7:25am | Report comment
38′ – Another great corner and Wilson heads over the bar. Celtic very dangerous from set pieces and Juventus luck to hold on there but Pirlo now finds Lichsteiner and Juventus attack but his cross is blocked by Ambrose
Celtic 0
Juventus 1
7:24am
Alan Nicolea said | 7:24am | Report comment
37′ – Commons with a good corner and Ambrose nearly heads the ball in but Caceres does very well to clear just in time but concedes another corner
Celtic 0
Juventus 1
7:22am
Alan Nicolea said | 7:22am | Report comment
36′ – Celtic continue to dominate possession and are causing Juventus problems. Celtic on the attack with Izaguirre before finding Mulgrew whose cross is blocked but Celtic win the corner
Celtic 0
Juventus 1
7:21am
Alan Nicolea said | 7:21am | Report comment
34′ – Buffon now goes wide puts his defender under presssure here as Celtic win back possession. Wanyama though concedes the freekick and Juventus can regroup
Celtic 0
Juventus 1
7:20am
Alan Nicolea said | 7:20am | Report comment
33′ – Commons’ shot is blocked and Juventus clear through Caceres. Neil Lennon frustrated thus far as Juventus continue to lead here
Celtic 0
Juventus 1
7:19am
Alan Nicolea said | 7:19am | Report comment
32′ – Lichsteiner’s long ball goes straight to Forest and Celtic can regroup now
Celtic 0
Juventus 1
7:17am
Alan Nicolea said | 7:17am | Report comment
30′ – Ambrose concedes a corner here and its Juventus’ first of the match. Vucinic with a poor ball though to Vidal and his return pass goes out for a throw. Not what Juventus planned for there
Celtic 0
Juventus 1
7:16am
Alan Nicolea said | 7:16am | Report comment
29′ – Celtic continue to have the better of possession here. Juventus alert in defence here but Celtic continue to press here with Brown but his cross is blocked
Celtic 0
Juventus 1
7:14am
Alan Nicolea said | 7:14am | Report comment
CHANCE CELTIC – Commons with an overhead kick there in the area and the ball goes just wide and Buffon was left with no chance…. Great effort!
Celtic 0
Juventus 1
7:13am
Alan Nicolea said | 7:13am | Report comment
26′ – Good buildup from Celtic here with Forrest and Brown linking up well but Vidal intercepts well and Juventus go on the counter attack but Vucinic’s ball is poor and goes out for a throw
Celtic 0
Juventus 1
7:12am
Alan Nicolea said | 7:12am | Report comment
25′ – Pirlo does very well to shake off Brown and Juventus go on the attack with a great pass from Pirlo. Vucinic nearly scores after beating the keeper but he is forced wide and Celtic regroup
Celtic 0
Juventus 1
7:11am
Alan Nicolea said | 7:11am | Report comment
24′ – Wanyama with a poor shot from distance wastes a good opportunity for Celtic to attack. Goalkick for Juventus
Celtic 0
Juventus 1
7:10am
Alan Nicolea said | 7:10am | Report comment
23′ – Pirlo wins the freekick deep in his own half and the Italian yet to really control proceedings as Celtic continue to pressure him well
Celtic 0
Juventus 1
7:09am
Alan Nicolea said | 7:09am | Report comment
22′ – Marchisso with a great backheel as Juventus play from the back. Commons now causing trouble before his tame shot finds Buffon comfortably
Celtic 0
Juventus 1
7:07am
Alan Nicolea said | 7:07am | Report comment
20′ – Matri dominating upfront for Juventus as he continues to control long balls very well. Ambrose really struggling to contain him
Celtic 0
Juventus 1
7:06am
Alan Nicolea said | 7:06am | Report comment
20′ – Caceres does very well to protect the ball and earn a goalkick for Juventus. Good play from the Uruguyian there. Pirlo yet to involve himself in the game thus far
Celtic 0
Juventus 1
7:05am
Alan Nicolea said | 7:05am | Report comment
18′ – Izaguirre causing trouble down that left flank for Celtic. Wanyama with a good ball to Forrest who finds Izaguirre. Celtic patient here but Juventus win the goalkick
Celtic 0
Juventus 1
7:03am
Alan Nicolea said | 7:03am | Report comment
17′ – Celtic continue to dominate possession and have done really well to maintain their intensity after going behind. Juventus struggling to monopolise possession here
Celtic 0
Juventus 1
7:02am
Alan Nicolea said | 7:02am | Report comment
CHANCE CELTIC – Great cross from Izaguirre and Commons gets a foot to it but the ball goes over the bar. It was a great cross.
Celtic 0
Juventus 1
7:01am
Alan Nicolea said | 7:01am | Report comment
14′ – Bonucci now playing it tight in defence as Ambrose intercepts a pass before Hooper is fouled.
Celtic 0
Juventus 1
6:59am
Alan Nicolea said | 6:59am | Report comment
13′ – Matri causing huge problems for Celtic with his movement and has already gotten the ball in very dangerous positions and made Celtic pay dearly
Celtic 0
Juventus 1
6:59am
Alan Nicolea said | 6:59am | Report comment
12′ – Juventus build from the back with Caceres now before passing to Bonucci
Celtic 0
Juventus 1
6:57am
Alan Nicolea said | 6:57am | Report comment
CHANCE CELTIC – Commons with the best chance of the match for the home side but his shot goes straight to Buffon when he had time and space to pick his spot.
Celtic 0
Juventus 1
6:56am
Alan Nicolea said | 6:56am | Report comment
9′ – Mulgrew with a nice half volley and Buffon was scrambling there and Juventus survive. Celtic very keen for the equaliser here
Celtic 0
Juventus 1
6:55am
Alan Nicolea said | 6:55am | Report comment
8′ – Juventus calm the tempo down here and Matri does very well to control another great long ball and Juventus nearly score soon after. Ambrose struggling in defence
Celtic 0
Juventus 1
6:53am
Alan Nicolea said | 6:53am | Report comment
6′ – Celtic already commiting big numbers forward as they press for the equaliser. Commons and Waynama have featured heavily thus far. Juventus though are lethal on the counter attack
Celtic 0
Juventus 1
6:52am
Alan Nicolea said | 6:52am | Report comment
They have credited Marchisio with the goal but Matri I believe scored because his shot did cross the line. What a start for Juventus and Celtic already in huge trouble at home. It was a good finish from Matri after controlling a long ball before nutmegging the keeper
Celtic 0
Juventus 1
6:50am
Alan Nicolea said | 6:50am | Report comment
GOAL JUVENTUS – Celtic with the worst possible start here as Juventus with their first attack score! Matri with the goal!
Celtic 0
Juventus 1
6:48am
Alan Nicolea said | 6:48am | Report comment
1′ – Wanyama with a strong shot from distance and Buffon makes hard work of it and concedes the corner and this is where Celtic are very dangerous as they demonstrated against Barcelona
Celtic 0
Juventus 0
6:47am
Alan Nicolea said | 6:47am | Report comment
KICKOFF – Juventus with possession
Celtic 0
Juventus 0
6:41am
Alan Nicolea said | 6:41am | Report comment
Both teams making their way out now to a packed house!
Celtic 0
Juventus 0
6:36am
Alan Nicolea said | 6:36am | Report comment
Rogic not on the bench for Celtic because he is not registered for the competition. A shame.
6:33am
Alan Nicolea said | 6:33am | Report comment
Good morning fellow Roarers! Celtic and Juventus clash in an interesting Champions League affair between two in-form teams. Celtic have been very impressive thus far and have certainly punched above their weight but Juventus are a class outfit and have the potential to cause the home side huge problems particularly if Pirlo is in form. Celtic are also without Samaras which is a big loss upfront.
Here are the final team changes:
Celtic: Forster; Lustig, Wilson, Ambrose, Izaguirre; Forrest, Brown, Wanyama, Mulgrew, Commons; Hooper.
Subs: Zaluska, Matthews, Kayal, Ledley, Miku, Watt, Lassad.
Juventus: Buffon; Barzagli, Bonucci, Caceres; Lichtsteiner, Vidal, Pirlo, Marchisio, Peluso; Matri, Vucinic.
Subs: Storari, Pogba, Giovinco, Anelka, Padoin, Quagliarella, Marrone.