Match Report
| Clyde | Clyde |  |  | Partick Thistle | Partick Thistle | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| David James | D. James |  | 55 | G |  |  | 1 | | G | 66 |  | Marcel Hamann | M. Hamann | ||||||||
| Guillermo Taks | G. Taks |  | 63 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 76 | | Don Campbell | D. Campbell | |||||||||
| Stephen Bremner | S. Bremner | | 47 | D | | 3 | | D | 63 | | John Davidson | J. Davidson | |||||||||
| Gavin Rae | G. Rae | | 47 | D | | 4 | | D | 61 | | Dominic Law | D. Law | |||||||||
| Alex Johnstone | A. Johnstone | | 45 | D | | 5 | | M | 60 | | Andy Hendry | A. Hendry | |||||||||
| Gavin Davidson | G. Davidson | | 63 | M | | 6 | | M | 57 |  | Flavio Tosto | F. Tosto | |||||||||
| Stuart McNeill | S. McNeill | | 51 | M | | 7 | | M | 56 | | Matt Niven | M. Niven | |||||||||
| Don McStay | D. McStay | | 51 | M | | 8 | | M | 56 | | Matt Mcinnes | M. Mcinnes | |||||||||
| Marcus Merson | M. Merson |  | 62 | A | | 9 | | A | 60 | | Craig Greig | C. Greig | |||||||||
| John Hendry | J. Hendry | | 54 | A | | 10 | | A | 57 | | Stephen Gemmell | S. Gemmell | |||||||||
| Gary Hendry | G. Hendry | | 53 | A | | 11 | | | A | 50 | | Kevin Collins | K. Collins | ||||||||
| Jonas Cziommer | J. Cziommer | | 52 | G | | 12 | | D | 58 | | Duncan Brady | D. Brady | |||||||||
| Martin Van De Looi | M. Van De Looi | | 48 | M | | 13 | | M | 56 | | Gary Greig | G. Greig | |||||||||
| Callum Davidson | C. Davidson | | 47 | G | | 14 | | D | 51 |  | Cesar Fonseca | C. Fonseca | |||||||||
 today's match is sponsored by Armellini |
Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Broadwood Stadium where Clyde play host to Partick Thistle in this derby match. Its a sell-out today with the 5,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Clyde are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Partick Thistle appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Gary Mccall.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Clyde are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Partick Thistle appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Gary Mccall.
0.00
0-0Clyde start the match!
4.02
0-0Gavin Rae makes a probing pass to Don McStay. Don McStay flicks a high pass forward to Marcus Merson who brings the ball under control. Marcus Merson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of John Hendry but he's offside!
8.36
0-0Stuart McNeill threads a neat ball through to Gary Hendry. Gary Hendry plays the ball forward to Marcus Merson who has made a great run into the box. Marcus Merson side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but John Davidson is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
14.51
Gavin Davidson threads the ball through to John Hendry. John Hendry edges inside the box! John Hendry takes a shot at goal. The ball curls but is blocked by John Davidson's outstretched leg.
15.33
1-0Stuart McNeill threads a neat ball through to Gary Hendry. Gary Hendry whips in a cross ball towards Marcus Merson. Marcus Merson connects with a diving header. Marcel Hamann is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
20.07
Don McStay hits a low pass to John Hendry. John Hendry plays a scrappy one-two with Marcus Merson and stumbles forward towards the goal... John Hendry takes a shot at goal. It's there!! Marcel Hamann has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
24.51
2-0Gavin Davidson makes a simple pass to Marcus Merson. Marcus Merson controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies wide!
30.47
Matt Niven threads a neat ball through to Craig Greig. Craig Greig advances inside the box! Craig Greig takes a shot at goal but it flies wide!
38.15
Stephen Bremner kicks a strong pass forward to Stuart McNeill. Stuart McNeill makes a simple pass to Gary Hendry. Gary Hendry advances inside the box! Gary Hendry tries a spectacular strike. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
40.18
Flavio Tosto threads a neat ball through to Craig Greig. Craig Greig shoots from distance but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
42.29
2-0Matt Niven flicks a high pass forward. Craig Greig comfortably collects the pass. Craig Greig shoots from 25 yards but somehow David James manages to keep it out.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Clyde appear unchanged since the first half. Partick Thistle also appear unchanged since the first half. Both teams look fired up and appear much more hungry than they were previously.
45.00
The whistle blows and Partick Thistle get the second half underway!
51.45
Don McStay surges forward with the ball. Don McStay knocks in a cross ball towards Gary Hendry. Gary Hendry is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Marcel Hamann manages to gather it.
57.03
John Davidson chips the ball to his team mate, Matt Niven. Matt Niven makes a simple pass to Craig Greig. Craig Greig edges inside the box! Craig Greig strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
59.26
2-0Matt Niven makes a probing pass to Stephen Gemmell. Stephen Gemmell knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
60.03
2-0Partick Thistle appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation.
60.03
Guillermo Taks surges forward with the ball. Guillermo Taks plays the ball forward to Gary Hendry. Gary Hendry advances inside the box! Some good footwork from Gary Hendry provides some space. He shoots at goal but Marcel Hamann reads it well. Quality keeping!
65.29
2-0Clyde are playing very defensively.
67.03
Guillermo Taks plays the ball forward to Stuart McNeill. Stuart McNeill flicks a high ball forward to John Hendry who takes it down. John Hendry shoots from 20 yards but it misses the target by a large margin!
77.47
2-0Partick Thistle have made 3 substitutions with Duncan Brady replacing John Davidson, Gary Greig replacing Flavio Tosto and Cesar Fonseca replacing Kevin Collins .
78.54
2-0Don McStay comes in with a late challenge on Matt Niven. The referee brings Don McStay to one side and gives him a warning! Matt Niven runs off the knock.
89.00
2-0Cesar Fonseca comes in with a late challenge on Gavin Rae. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Gavin Rae hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
6
1
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
59.2%
40.8%
Play Area
23.7%
48.7%
27.6%
Scorers
| Marcus Merson 15 John Hendry 20 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Gary Hendry of Clyde |
Match Ratings
| 1. | David James (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Guillermo Taks (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Stephen Bremner (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Gavin Rae (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Alex Johnstone (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Gavin Davidson (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Stuart McNeill (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Don McStay (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Marcus Merson (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 10. | John Hendry (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Gary Hendry (ATT) | 9 | |
| 12. | Jonas Cziommer (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Martin Van De Looi (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Callum Davidson (GK) | 0 | |
| 1. | Marcel Hamann (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Don Campbell (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | John Davidson (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Dominic Law (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Andy Hendry (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Flavio Tosto (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Matt Niven (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Matt Mcinnes (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Craig Greig (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Stephen Gemmell (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Kevin Collins (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Duncan Brady (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Gary Greig (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Cesar Fonseca (DEF) |  | 5 |