Match Report


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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Stair Park where Stranraer play host to Partick Thistle. A crowd of 4,967 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Stranraer are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Partick Thistle appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Alec Morrison.


0.00
The whistle blows and Partick Thistle kick off!
3.44
Matt Mcinnes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Scott Bremner. Scott Bremner knocks in a cross ball towards Stephen Hendry. Stephen Hendry connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it flies just off target!
10.12
Matt Niven threads a neat ball through to Stephen Hendry. Stephen Hendry shoots from 20 yards. Stephen Hendry scores for Partick Thistle!!
15.24
Callum McNeill makes a beautiful solo run. Callum McNeill lofts in a cross ball towards Billy Law. Billy Law makes a looping header on goal. Magnificent block by Dominic Law!
18.33
Carl Cope kicks a strong pass forward to Alec Hopkin. Alec Hopkin hits a low pass to Billy Law. Billy Law tries a spectacular long range effort but it whistles just wide of the post!
20.18
Matt Mcinnes makes a probing pass to Scott Bremner. Scott Bremner shoots from long range but it is miles over!
22.08
Callum McNeill brings the ball forward. Callum McNeill finds some space and shoots from distance but it slams into the crowd!
24.38
Carl Cope plays the ball forward to Callum McNeill. Callum McNeill knocks the ball to his team mate, Daniel Bridges. Daniel Bridges kicks a strong pass forward to Billy Law but the referee indicates it's offside!
26.08
Carl Cope hits a low pass to Neil McStay. Neil McStay runs straight at the opposition's defence. Neil McStay runs straight at the defence! Neil McStay strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
27.04
Callum Cleland threads a neat ball through to Callum McNeill. Callum McNeill passes the ball forward to Billy Law. Billy Law knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
28.24
Callum McNeill makes a simple pass to Daniel Bridges. Daniel Bridges whips in a cross ball towards Billy Law. Billy Law jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it flies well off target!
32.54
Scott Booth flicks the ball to his team mate, Alec Hopkin. Alec Hopkin flicks a high ball forward to Billy Law who takes it down. Billy Law knocks in a cross ball towards Daniel Bridges. Daniel Bridges is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty! That brings them level!
39.48
Gary Greig clumsily knocks into Callum McNeill. Gary Greig is given a warning by the referee! Callum McNeill runs off the knock.
45.00
Callum McNeill kicks a strong pass forward to Billy Law. Billy Law whips in a cross ball towards Daniel Bridges. Daniel Bridges powers a header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Stranraer appear unchanged since the first half. Partick Thistle also appear unchanged since the first half. The Partick Thistle players seem much more motivated whilst the Stranraer players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.

45.00
The whistle blows and Stranraer kick off!
47.19
Callum McNeill flicks a high pass forward. Daniel Bridges holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Daniel Bridges knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
49.33
John Davidson flicks a high pass forward. Gary Greig holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Seeing a gap ahead, Gary Greig plays the ball forward to Stephen Hendry. Stephen Hendry lofts in a cross ball towards Scott Bremner. Scott Bremner makes a deft header but it flies well off target!
55.47
Dominic Law catches Billy Law on the ankles. The referee calls over Dominic Law and shows him a yellow card! Billy Law runs off the knock.
57.15
Carl Cope passes the ball forward to Alec Hopkin. Alec Hopkin darts forward. Alec Hopkin sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is shockingly off target!
59.43
John Davidson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Matt Niven. Matt Niven threads a neat ball through to Stephen Gemmell. Stephen Gemmell makes a simple pass, allowing Stephen Hendry to run into the box. Stephen Hendry cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
60.40
Partick Thistle appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation.
61.18
Alan Burgess threads a neat ball through to Daniel Bridges. Daniel Bridges knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
63.45
John Davidson flicks a high ball forward to Matt Niven who takes it down. Matt Niven plays the ball forward to Scott Bremner. Scott Bremner skips past Callum Cleland! Scott Bremner strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Scott Bremner!
73.21
Matt Niven clumsily knocks into Neil McStay. The referee calls over Matt Niven and shows him a yellow card! Neil McStay runs off the knock.
81.29
Alan Burgess deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Daniel Bridges. Daniel Bridges shoots from 20 yards but it's a woeful effort!
84.49
Alec Hopkin sees space and advances. Alec Hopkin lofts in a cross ball towards Daniel Bridges. Daniel Bridges heads the ball goalwards but somehow Don Campbell happens to be in the right place to block it.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
4
2
Shots off Target
6
4
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
0
3
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
70.1%
29.9%
Play Area
26%
44.2%
29.9%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Daniel Bridges of Stranraer

Match Ratings
1.Gavin Mason (GK)
6
2.Callum Cleland (DEF)
6
3.Carl Cope (DEF)
6
4.Scott Booth (DEF)
6
5.Matt Booth (DEF)
6
6.Neil McStay (MID)
6
7.Alec Hopkin (MID)
7
8.Callum McNeill (MID)
8
9.Alan Burgess (MID)
6
10.Daniel Bridges (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
11.Billy Law (ATT)
7
 
12.Garry Morrison (GK)
0
13.Billy Naysmith (ATT)
0
14.Callum Collins (DEF)
0

1.Marcel Hamann (GK)
6
2.Don Campbell (DEF)
6
3.John Davidson (DEF)
6
4.Dominic Law (DEF)yellow card
5
5.Andy Hendry (MID)
6
6.Gary Greig (MID)
6
7.Matt Niven (MID)yellow card
7
8.Matt Mcinnes (MID)
6
9.Stephen Gemmell (ATT)
6
10.Scott Bremner (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Stephen Hendry (ATT)goal scored
7
 
12.Duncan Brady (DEF)
0
13.Cesar Fonseca (DEF)
0
14.Colin Liddell (ATT)
0