2014-11-30: Hearts 0-4, Scottish Cup

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Trivia

• Scottish Cup 4th Round
• Hearts are in the Championship (second tier) currently top of the division, ahead of Sevco who they defeated to go nine points in front.
• Celtic fans singing to the Paddy McCourt tune: "Don't seel McCoist, Ally McCoist!" (Sevco manager).
• Commons goal unfairly ruled out by referee! However, we won a penalty that shouldn't have stood.
• Match was overshadowed by Hearts Chairperson Budge comign out with statemetns criticising Celtic supporters from last weekend's game, despite the disgraceful behaviour of some of the Hearts fans.
• Anthony Stokes: "Maybe Ann Budge should worry about her own fans,never had so many sectarian comments directed at me in a ground like tynecastle the othr day"
• Ex-Rangers owner Craig Whyte arrested in Mexico, and facing courts now in the UK. Bailed at present.
• In Spain, a Deportivo fan died following violent clashes with Atletico Madrid before their game. RIP
• The family of comedian John Bishop were targeted byinternet trolls after he boasted of playing football with Celtic.Dad-of-three Bishop, 48, announced he was quitting Twitter after being flooded with hateful messages from rival Rangers fans. The family, who live in Cheshire, received the abuse after Bishop posted a photo of himself behind the manager’s desk at the studio of Celtic’s TV channel . A depressing set of affairs.

Review

(Wee wizard of KDS)
Brilliant by big Stubbs when Tanner tried to entice him with " do you think the "old firm" get decisions in games I mean the rest of scottish football think this" ?

Stubbs replied " I didn't when I was here " !!!! Superb big man then he talked about getting tactics and attitude right and blanked Tanners question !!

Btw thought Biton was great – will Ronny keep him in team – doubt it Charlie Pirlo will be straight back in which is one of 3 big problems for me the other 2 are Stokes and Izzaguire.Im having nightmares watching those 2 down the left – Stokes gives ball away too often and Izzaguire hits 1 good cross in 10.If we could get bit of quality in January replacing those 2 and another striker (if Scepovic is off ski which looks likely after Thurs and today) we can start building for next season at the same time as boosting our hopes on all 4 fronts this season.

(pauljames 213 of KDS)
Good result from what could have been a tricky game. I had a horrible feeling that we might struggle so fair play to the manager and the players.

I only heard the game on the radio so can't comment on the decisions but what i will say is that any notion of professionalism goes out the window on Radio Scotland when a decision goes Celtic's way.

The sending off (later backed up as a straight red by the people who saw the pictures) was 'hardly even a yellow' and completely the referees fault as two celtic players had been tussling and provoking Gomis for 20 seconds before the challenge according to Allan Preston. It was then described as 'ruining the game' and opened the door to an afternoon long criticism of the 'so called best referee in the country' 😆

Further rage at the penalty only for Celtic to have a goal by all accounts incorrectly chopped off. Apparently that was ok though as it was a 'sympathy vote from the referee' and quite funny 😆

Yet again, the disproportionate rage when a decision goes Celtic's way. These things even out over the season until one goes for Celtic and then its a full blown crisis and open season to decry the referee (who incidentally is a total arsehole, but it has rarely worried them before)

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62% 38%
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5 16
On target
2 8
Corners
0 9
Fouls
5 18

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Hearts 0 – 4 Celtic: Hoops glow in Gorgie glory
http://www.scotsman.com/sport/football/spfl/hearts-0-4-celtic-hoops-glow-in-gorgie-glory-1-3620580
by STUART BATHGATE AT TYNECASTLE

Updated on the 01 December
2014
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Published 30/11/2014 17:17
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HEARTS’ performances at the top of the Championship may have made them look good enough to hold their own against most top-flight clubs, but Celtic were always going to be a different proposition – and that was if the home team held on to 11 men.

Scorers: Celtic – Van Dijk (30, 60), Guidetti (pen 51), Stokes (54)

Reduced to ten, as they were after eight minutes of this William Hill Scottish Cup fourth-round tie when Morgaro Gomis was red-carded, Robbie Neilson’s side quickly found that their task had become all but impossible.

If referee Willie Collum got that decision right when he ruled that the home captain had been guilty of a dangerous tackle, he and assistant Graham Chambers were mistaken when they awarded Celtic a penalty six minutes into the second half. A goal down at half-time after Virgil Van Dijk’s opener, Hearts had their last hopes of a comeback dashed when John Guidetti scored from the spot.

When Antony Stokes and Van Dijk added two more with half an hour still to play, a replica of the 7-0 score from a year ago looked to be on the cards. But Celtic were not in the devastating form they had shown at the same stage last year, Hearts are made of sterner stuff than they were then, and the match was played out almost calmly. The visitors should have had a fifth when Kris Commons fired home after Neil Alexander had spilled an Alexander Tonev shot, but the referee saw an offence that no-one else had noticed and chalked it off.

It was a curious, unsatisfactory end to a match which could have become a first-rate contest, and which got under way in the best possible spirit when the teams came out to the old theme tune from Scotsport, in honour of presenter Arthur Montford, who died last week. Hearts, as they had been in last week’s league win over Rangers, were missing four first-choice players from their starting line-up – Danny Wilson, Prince Buaben, Sam Nicholson and Osman Sow. Guidetti, Nir Bitton and James Forrest were all in Ronny Deila’s starting 11.

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Neilson had said that his team would go out to play positive football, and they were true to his word, with James Keatings forcing a save out of former Tynecastle goalkeeper Craig Gordon in the opening minute. But before the match had time to settle down into a proper pattern, Gomis saw red.

The Hearts captain slid in at speed, and with both feet up, to challenge opposite number Scott Brown for a loose ball in the middle of the park. Brown and several of his team-mates reacted angrily, and after taking 15 or 20 seconds to allow things to cool down, Collum showed the home skipper the red card.

The match was in danger of overheating for a time after Gomis’s dismissal, with every tackle bringing howls of mock outrage from the crowd. Adam Matthews was booked for a trip on Jamie Walker, and several other challenges might have been shown a yellow card, but Collum’s sensible approach helped matters calm down.

• Ronny Deila expects to face a fight to hold on to Virgil van Dijk

Having begun with a 4-5-1 formation, Hearts did not have to change their shape after their captain’s departure, and for a time maintained something approaching parity. They had a chance to test Gordon when they got a free kick in a central position just outside the box, but Alim Ozturk sent his effort wide of goal.

Celtic steadily took control from midway through the half, and Matthews and Bitton both shot wide, the latter via a deflection. Then, with nearly half an hour played, the breakthrough came.

A corner from the right was cleared by Callum Paterson only as far as Antony Stokes. His drive back across the box looked like a wayward shot, but it was met by Van Dijk, whose first-time half-volley found its way through a number of Hearts defenders and into the net. Bitton and Stokes both shot straight at Alexander as Celtic tried to press home their advantage, then Van Dijk should have made it two from a Stokes corner, but contrived to scoop the ball over the bar from a couple of yards out .

Given the number of chances they were creating, it seemed only a matter of time before Celtic would add to their lead in the second half, but Collum made their task that bit easier six minutes after the restart when he pointed to the spot. Brad McKay lunged in but failed to make contact either with the ball or Guidetti, who slipped and fell in the act of turning. Even so, after consulting his assistant, Collum pointed to the spot, and Guidetti made no mistake.

Three minutes later, Stokes made it 3-0 with a low drive from the left into the far corner. With more than half an hour still to play, Celtic were able to treat the rest of the match as little more than a training exercise, while for Hearts the priority was staying calm and limiting the damage. Van Dijk got the fourth on the hour mark, nodding in a Stefan Johansen corner from a couple of yards out on one of the rare occasions in which the Hearts defence was found wanting for positional sense.

The home team found it difficult to break out of their own half in what remained of the game, although Jamie Walker did have a shot saved after one foray upfield, and substitute Robbie Buchanan dragged a shot wide after bursting clear of Efe Ambrose.

A dozen minutes from time at the other end, substitute Tonev fired in a low shot, which Alexander fumbled into the path of Commons, who had also come off the bench for a late amble. Commons shot home only to have his effort ruled out.

For Hearts, who have not won a tie in the competition since they lifted the trophy in 2012, that was the smallest of mercies on an unforgiving afternoon. For Celtic, this was another potentially difficult obstacle cleared with ease, and in some style.

Hearts: Alexander, Paterson, Ozturk, McKay, Eckersley, Walker (Buchanan 68), Holt (Buaben 58), Pallardo, Gomis, King, Keatings (Robinson 77). Subs not used: Hamilton, McGhee, McKirdy, Flanagan.

Celtic: Gordon, Matthews, Izaguirre, Ambrose, Van Dijk, Bitton, Brown, Forrest (Tonev 57), Guidetti, Stokes (Griffiths 67), Johansen (Commons 67). Subs not used: Zaluska, Kayal, O’Connell, McGregor.

BBC
By Andrew Southwick BBC Scotland

Celtic keep treble dreams alive with comprehensive win
Morgaro Gomis is sent off in the opening minutes
Virgil van Dijk scores Tynecastle double
John Guidetti nets controversial penalty

Celtic swept into the fifth round of the Scottish Cup at the expense of 10-man Hearts at Tynecastle.

Morgaro Gomis was sent off inside 10 minutes for a two-footed challenge on Scott Brown, and a Virgil van Dijk shot gave Celtic a half-time lead.

John Guidetti won and despatched a disputed penalty before an Anthony Stokes strike and a second from Van Dijk increased Celtic's lead.

Kris Commons also had a goal ruled out near the end in a one-sided encounter.

Hearts will feel aggrieved at a number of decisions, but Gomis's early red card left them with a mountain to climb against the Scottish Premiership champions, who now make it seven wins in a row in domestic competitions.
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Interview – Celtic manager Ronny Deila

Nir Bitton made his first start for Celtic since the 1-1 draw with Motherwell over two months ago, replacing the injured Charlie Mulgrew as part of three changes for the visitors.

One-time Hearts hero Craig Gordon received a good reception from the home support on his Tynecastle return, his first game in Gorgie since May 2007.

It took just 90 seconds for him to be called into action, as James Keatings turned well and fired low at goal.

Hearts were up for it, but maybe too much, and their enthusiasm got the better of them as Gomis was red-carded before the game had properly got going.

The Jambos skipper for the day lunged at Brown with both feet off the ground, and referee Willie Collum saw no option but to send him off.
Virgil Van Dijk direct's Anthony Stokes' cross into the net for Celtic's first goal.

Virgil van Dijk direct's Anthony Stokes' cross into the net for Celtic's first goal.

Celtic now had the edge, but the defence in front of Neil Alexander were doing their job, with a range of deflected efforts the best Ronny Deila's men could muster.

Their resistance crumbled when Stokes' shot-come-cross spun towards Van Dijk who just had to direct it towards the near post for the opening goal.

It should have been a second for the Dutch defender when he was gifted an opportunity a yard from goal, only to somehow lift the ball over the bar.

There was controversy five minutes into the second half when Guidetti hit the turf inside the box after a challenge from Brad McKay.
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Interview – Heart of Midlothian boss Robbie Neilson

Collum pointed to the spot on the advice of the assistant referee to the fury of the Hearts players who felt the Swedish striker had tumbled of his own accord.

Guidetti scored the penalty and two minutes later Celtic had a killer third when Stokes drilled a daisy-cutter into the far corner.

As Hearts heads dropped, Celtic began to find their rhythm. Van Dijk bulleted a Stefan Johansen corner into the net for number four.

There was still half an hour to play and the fear from the home side was a repeat of the 7-0 defeat Celtic inflicted on Hearts in the Cup last season, but the avalanche of goals did not arrive.

Commons hammered a loose ball into the net after the goalkeeper fumbled Aleksandar Tonev's shot, but this time it was ruled out.

Gordon remained largely unchallenged in the Celtic goal as Deila's men cruised it, though 18-year-old Robbie Buchanan drove a late shot just wide.

Live Text Commentary
Full time

Full Time Match ends, Heart of Midlothian 0, Celtic 4.
90:00 +2:05 Full time

Full Time Second Half ends, Heart of Midlothian 0, Celtic 4.
87:36

Foul by Callum Paterson (Heart of Midlothian).
87:36

Nir Bitton (Celtic) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
86:02

Attempt missed. Leigh Griffiths (Celtic) left footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the left.
80:00

Emilio Izaguirre (Celtic) wins a free kick on the left wing.
80:00

Foul by Billy King (Heart of Midlothian).
79:27

Attempt missed. Robbie Buchanan (Heart of Midlothian) right footed shot from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the left.
78:09

Foul by John Guidetti (Celtic).
78:09

(Heart of Midlothian) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
77:34

Attempt saved. Aleksandar Tonev (Celtic) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the top centre of the goal.
76:59 Substitution

Substitution Substitution, Heart of Midlothian. Scott Robinson replaces James Keatings because of an injury.
68:14 Substitution

Substitution Substitution, Heart of Midlothian. Robbie Buchanan replaces Jamie Walker because of an injury.
66:40 Substitution

Substitution Substitution, Celtic. Kris Commons replaces Stefan Johansen.
66:30 Substitution

Substitution Substitution, Celtic. Leigh Griffiths replaces Anthony Stokes.
63:11

Attempt saved. Jamie Walker (Heart of Midlothian) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top centre of the goal.
60:52 Goal scored

Goal! Goal! Heart of Midlothian 0, Celtic 4. Virgil van Dijk (Celtic) header from very close range to the high centre of the goal. Assisted by Stefan Johansen with a cross following a corner.
60:27

Corner, Celtic. Conceded by Adam Eckersley.
58:47

Foul by Nir Bitton (Celtic).
58:47

Miguel Pallardó (Heart of Midlothian) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
57:58 Substitution

Substitution Substitution, Heart of Midlothian. Prince Buaben replaces Jason Holt.
57:38

Foul by Scott Brown (Celtic).
57:38

Jamie Walker (Heart of Midlothian) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
56:55 Substitution

Substitution Substitution, Celtic. Aleksandar Tonev replaces James Forrest.
56:00

Jamie Walker (Heart of Midlothian) wins a free kick on the left wing.
55:49

Foul by Scott Brown (Celtic).
55:13

Foul by Emilio Izaguirre (Celtic).
55:13

Miguel Pallardó (Heart of Midlothian) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
53:35 Goal scored

Goal! Goal! Heart of Midlothian 0, Celtic 3. Anthony Stokes (Celtic) left footed shot from outside the box to the bottom right corner.
52:46

Attempt missed. Callum Paterson (Heart of Midlothian) left footed shot from outside the box misses to the left.
51:39 Goal scored

Goal! Goal! Heart of Midlothian 0, Celtic 2. John Guidetti (Celtic) converts the penalty with a right footed shot to the bottom left corner.
51:23 Booking

Booking Stefan Johansen (Celtic) is shown the yellow card.
51:09 Booking

Booking Brad McKay (Heart of Midlothian) is shown the yellow card.
50:39

Penalty conceded by Brad McKay (Heart of Midlothian) after a foul in the penalty area.
50:39

Penalty Celtic. John Guidetti draws a foul in the penalty area.
49:23

Foul by James Forrest (Celtic).
49:23

Callum Paterson (Heart of Midlothian) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
48:09

Jamie Walker (Heart of Midlothian) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
48:09

Foul by Stefan Johansen (Celtic).
45:00

Second Half begins Heart of Midlothian 0, Celtic 1.
45:00 +0:13 Half time

Half Time First Half ends, Heart of Midlothian 0, Celtic 1.
45:00

Hand ball by Scott Brown (Celtic).
43:53

Corner, Celtic. Conceded by Callum Paterson.
40:51

Foul by Stefan Johansen (Celtic).
40:51

Jamie Walker (Heart of Midlothian) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
37:09

Attempt missed. Virgil van Dijk (Celtic) right footed shot from very close range is just a bit too high following a corner.
36:47

Corner, Celtic. Conceded by Jamie Walker.
36:34

Attempt blocked. James Forrest (Celtic) right footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked.
34:58

Corner, Celtic. Conceded by Brad McKay.
33:44

Attempt saved. Anthony Stokes (Celtic) right footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the top centre of the goal.
32:38

Attempt missed. John Guidetti (Celtic) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the left.
31:15

Attempt saved. Nir Bitton (Celtic) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top centre of the goal.
29:52

Jason Holt (Heart of Midlothian) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
29:52

Foul by Nir Bitton (Celtic).
28:09 Goal scored

Goal! Goal! Heart of Midlothian 0, Celtic 1. Virgil van Dijk (Celtic) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Anthony Stokes following a corner.
27:42

Corner, Celtic. Conceded by Alim Ozturk.
27:32

Attempt blocked. Nir Bitton (Celtic) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
27:13

Attempt blocked. Virgil van Dijk (Celtic) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
24:44

Attempt missed. Adam Matthews (Celtic) right footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the left.
23:27

James Keatings (Heart of Midlothian) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
23:27

Foul by Efe Ambrose (Celtic).
23:03

Jamie Walker (Heart of Midlothian) wins a free kick on the right wing.
23:03

Foul by Scott Brown (Celtic).
19:42

James Keatings (Heart of Midlothian) wins a free kick on the left wing.
19:42

Foul by Efe Ambrose (Celtic).
19:30

Attempt saved. James Forrest (Celtic) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top centre of the goal.
18:03

Callum Paterson (Heart of Midlothian) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
18:03

Foul by Nir Bitton (Celtic).
16:43

Corner, Celtic. Conceded by Jason Holt.
15:03

Attempt missed. Alim Ozturk (Heart of Midlothian) right footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the right from a direct free kick.
14:00

Foul by Scott Brown (Celtic).
14:00

Miguel Pallardó (Heart of Midlothian) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
13:28 Booking

Booking Adam Matthews (Celtic) is shown the yellow card.
13:15

Jamie Walker (Heart of Midlothian) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
13:15

Foul by Adam Matthews (Celtic).
12:07

Corner, Celtic. Conceded by Alim Ozturk.
11:38

Corner, Celtic. Conceded by Miguel Pallardó.
10:43

Foul by Alim Ozturk (Heart of Midlothian).
10:43

John Guidetti (Celtic) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
9:26

Attempt missed. Anthony Stokes (Celtic) left footed shot from the centre of the box is just a bit too high following a corner.
8:43

Corner, Celtic. Conceded by Adam Eckersley.
7:31 Dismissal

Dismissal Morgaro Gomis (Heart of Midlothian) is shown the red card for a bad foul.
7:31

Foul by Morgaro Gomis (Heart of Midlothian).
7:31

Scott Brown (Celtic) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
3:52

Hand ball by Emilio Izaguirre (Celtic).
1:40

Attempt saved. James Keatings (Heart of Midlothian) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top centre of the goal.
0:22

Callum Paterson (Heart of Midlothian) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
0:22

Foul by Anthony Stokes (Celtic).
0:00

First Half begins.
0:00

Lineups are announced and players are warming up.

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