Match Report
| Partick Thistle | Partick Thistle |  |  | Dumbarton | Dumbarton | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Marcel Hamann | M. Hamann |  | 66 | G |  | 1 | | G | 52 |  | Stuart Greig | S. Greig | |||||||||
| Don Campbell | D. Campbell | | 76 | D |  | 2 |  |  | D | 54 | | Stuart Gallacher | S. Gallacher | ||||||||
| John Davidson | J. Davidson | | 64 | D | | 3 | | D | 52 | | Gary Matteo | G. Matteo | |||||||||
| Dominic Law | D. Law | | 61 | D | | 4 | | D | 48 | | Alec Mcallister | A. Mcallister | |||||||||
| Andy Hendry | A. Hendry | | 60 | M | | 5 | | D | 45 |  | Gavin Summerbell | G. Summerbell | |||||||||
| Gary Greig | G. Greig | | 56 | M | | 6 | | M | 56 | | John Henderson | J. Henderson | |||||||||
| Matt Niven | M. Niven | | 56 | M | | 7 | | M | 50 | | Stephen Liddell | S. Liddell | |||||||||
| Matt Mcinnes | M. Mcinnes | | 56 | M | | 8 | | M | 45 | | Matt Campbell | M. Campbell | |||||||||
| Stephen Gemmell | S. Gemmell | | 58 | A | | 9 | | A | 58 | | Scott Mckinlay | S. Mckinlay | |||||||||
| Scott Bremner | S. Bremner | | 50 | A | | 10 | | A | 58 | | Duncan Niven | D. Niven | |||||||||
| Stephen Hendry | S. Hendry | | 49 | A | | | 11 | | A | 54 | | Alec Dickov | A. Dickov | ||||||||
| Duncan Brady | D. Brady | | 59 | D | | 12 | | G | 51 | | John Gemmell | J. Gemmell | |||||||||
| Cesar Fonseca | C. Fonseca |  | 51 | D | | 13 | | A | 50 | | Don Burley | D. Burley | |||||||||
| Colin Liddell | C. Liddell | | 48 | A | | 14 | | M | 45 | | Craig Glass | C. Glass | |||||||||
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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Firhill Park where Partick Thistle play host to Dumbarton. A crowd of 4,691 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Partick Thistle are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Dumbarton appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Gavin Ritchie.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Partick Thistle are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Dumbarton appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Gavin Ritchie.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Dumbarton get the match underway!
3.13
0-1John Henderson kicks a strong pass forward to Duncan Niven. Duncan Niven lofts in a cross ball towards Alec Dickov. Alec Dickov heads the ball goalwards. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
9.58
0-1Stephen Liddell changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Stephen Liddell shoots from long range but it's well over the bar!
10.16
Matt Mcinnes knocks the ball to his team mate, Scott Bremner. Scott Bremner finds some space and shoots from distance. Scott Bremner scores for Partick Thistle!!
14.58
Stephen Liddell threads a neat ball through to Scott Mckinlay. Scott Mckinlay runs straight at the defence! Some world-class footwork from Scott Mckinlay provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward. It's miles wide!
18.03
1-1Without breaking stride, Matt Campbell plays the ball forward to Duncan Niven. Duncan Niven knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Marcel Hamann who gathers it comfortably.
28.07
Gary Greig advances with the ball. Gary Greig knocks in a cross ball towards Stephen Gemmell. Stephen Gemmell is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
30.46
1-1Gary Greig sees Stephen Gemmell in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Stephen Gemmell knocks the ball forward, putting Stephen Hendry through on goal. Stephen Hendry side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but Stuart Greig is on top of it.
38.13
Matt Niven makes a probing pass to Stephen Hendry. Stephen Hendry shoots from 25 yards but it's drastically wayward!
44.28
Gary Greig controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stephen Gemmell. Stephen Gemmell shoots from outside the area but it is miles over!
45.00
Matt Mcinnes flicks a high pass forward. Stephen Gemmell holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Stephen Gemmell flicks a high pass forward. Scott Bremner controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Scott Bremner cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Partick Thistle appear unchanged since the first half. Dumbarton have changed their lineup with Don Burley replacing John Henderson and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-3 formation. The Partick Thistle players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and Partick Thistle kick off!
48.47
Without breaking stride, Dominic Law plays the ball forward to Andy Hendry. Andy Hendry threads the ball through to Scott Bremner. Scott Bremner knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gavin Summerbell.
57.04
Matt Campbell plays the ball forward to Duncan Niven. Duncan Niven lofts in a cross ball towards Alec Dickov. Alec Dickov whips the ball goalwards with his head but slams it into the crowd!
60.04
1-1Partick Thistle appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation.
60.04
1-1Stephen Liddell plays the ball forward to Alec Dickov. Alec Dickov lofts in a cross ball towards Scott Mckinlay. John Davidson comes in with a late challenge on Scott Mckinlay. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
63.54
1-1Duncan Niven catches John Davidson on the ankles. The referee brings Duncan Niven to one side and gives him a warning! John Davidson stretches but gets up unharmed.
71.28
Matt Campbell flicks a high ball forward to Duncan Niven who takes it down. Duncan Niven sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Marcel Hamann gathers the ball up comfortably. Well saved!
72.54
Matt Niven controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stephen Gemmell. Stephen Gemmell tries a spectacular long range effort but it is shockingly off target!
73.38
Gary Greig makes a probing pass to Stephen Gemmell. Stephen Gemmell cuts inside the box! Some silky footwork from Stephen Gemmell provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
78.44
Matt Niven chips the ball to his team mate, Stephen Gemmell. Stephen Gemmell knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gary Matteo.
81.50
John Davidson flicks a high pass forward to Matt Niven who brings the ball under control. Matt Niven flicks a high pass forward. Stephen Gemmell collects the pass. Stephen Gemmell shoots from 20 yards but it is shockingly off target!
84.03
Matt Niven brings the ball forward. Matt Niven plays a one-two with Scott Bremner and rushes in on goal... Matt Niven comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
89.49
John Davidson threads the ball through to Gary Greig. Gary Greig knocks the ball forward to Stephen Hendry. Stephen Hendry plays a scrappy one-two with Stephen Gemmell and advances towards the goal... Stephen Hendry shows great control and tries a shot on goal but somehow Stuart Greig manages to keep it out.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
6
2
Shots off Target
5
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
70.8%
29.2%
Play Area
30.6%
45.8%
23.6%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Matt Niven of Partick Thistle |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Marcel Hamann (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Don Campbell (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | John Davidson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Dominic Law (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Andy Hendry (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Gary Greig (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Matt Niven (MID) |  | 9 |
| 8. | Matt Mcinnes (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Stephen Gemmell (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Scott Bremner (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Stephen Hendry (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Duncan Brady (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Cesar Fonseca (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Colin Liddell (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Stuart Greig (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Stuart Gallacher (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Gary Matteo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Alec Mcallister (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Gavin Summerbell (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | John Henderson (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Stephen Liddell (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Matt Campbell (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Scott Mckinlay (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Duncan Niven (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Alec Dickov (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | John Gemmell (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Don Burley (ATT) | 6 | |
| 14. | Craig Glass (MID) | 0 | |