Match Report


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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Firhill Park where Partick Thistle play host to Queen of the South. A crowd of 4,849 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Partick Thistle are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Queen of the South appear to be shaped for 5-3-2.
Today's match is refereed by Gary Mccall.


0.00
The whistle blows and Partick Thistle kick off!
2.33
Stephen Gemmell barges into John Gemmill. The referee brings Stephen Gemmell to one side and gives him a warning! John Gemmill grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
3.49
Garry Henderson clumsily knocks into Gary Greig. Garry Henderson is warned by the referee! Gary Greig hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
8.56
John Davidson makes a simple pass to Matt Niven. Matt Niven knocks the ball forward to Stephen Gemmell. Stephen Gemmell knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
15.57
Dominic Law knocks the ball to his team mate, Matt Niven. Matt Niven brings the ball forward. Matt Niven shoots from 20 yards but it's a lousy effort!
24.56
Gary Greig darts forward. Gary Greig whips in a cross ball towards Stephen Hendry. John Gemmill hacks Stephen Hendry from behind! Stephen Hendry appeals for a penalty! Given!!
24.56
The referee points to the spot..
26.38
Scott Bremner calmly steps up but it skews horrendously wide!
36.12
Garry Henderson flicks a high pass forward. Andy Thomson collects the pass. Andy Thomson shoots from long range. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. He makes it look easy!
40.02
Neil Hopkin clumsily knocks into Matt Mcinnes. Neil Hopkin is given a warning by the referee! Matt Mcinnes carries on, but is struggling a bit.
40.02
Partick Thistle are in full control of this game.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Partick Thistle appear unchanged since the first half. Queen of the South have changed their lineup with Noah Haller replacing Garry Henderson. Both teams look fired up and appear much more hungry than they were previously.

45.00
Queen of the South start the second half!
48.10
Noah Haller comes in with a late challenge on Gary Greig. The referee brings Noah Haller to one side and gives him a warning! Gary Greig hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
54.52
Matt Mcinnes makes a probing pass to Stephen Gemmell. Stephen Gemmell runs straight at the defence! Stephen Gemmell shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent keeping!
55.45
Jose Garcia flicks a high pass forward. Gary Morton controls it well on his chest. Gary Morton shoots from 20 yards but it flies just off target!
59.07
Jose Garcia makes an attacking run forward. Jose Garcia knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Don Campbell.
60.01
Partick Thistle appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation. Queen of the South have made a substitution with Alec Ferguson replacing Gary Morton .
61.05
Matt Niven hits a low pass to Scott Bremner. Scott Bremner knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
67.39
Gary Greig flicks the ball to his team mate, Stephen Hendry. Stephen Hendry sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies wide!
72.42
Kevin Rae flicks the ball to his team mate, Jose Garcia. Jose Garcia flicks a high pass forward to Alec Ferguson who brings the ball under control. Alec Ferguson lofts in a cross ball towards Andy Thomson. Andy Thomson jumps high and flicks the ball with his head his aim is horrendously poor!
73.50
Don Campbell sees a break and surges forward. Don Campbell flicks a high pass forward. Stephen Gemmell controls it well on his chest. Stephen Gemmell knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Kevin Rae.
77.31
John Strachan makes a simple pass to Jose Garcia. Jose Garcia decides to run forward with the ball. Jose Garcia rushes past John Davidson! Jose Garcia cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
78.42
Noah Haller threads a neat ball through to Alec Ferguson. Alec Ferguson plays a one-two with Andy Thomson and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Alec Ferguson provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball strikes Don Campbell's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
79.56
It's a corner kick. Neil Hopkin loops the ball out towards the edge of the box. Scott Bremner chests the ball down and quickly clears it out of the danger area!
84.49
Paul Naysmith flicks the ball to his team mate, Neil Hopkin. Neil Hopkin plays the ball forward to Alec Ferguson. Alec Ferguson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
87.11
Matt Niven deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stephen Hendry. Stephen Hendry knocks the ball forward to Scott Bremner but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
90.00
Neil Hopkin threads a neat ball through to Alec Ferguson. Alec Ferguson knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Andy Hendry.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
1
3
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
3
1
Fouls
1
4
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
53.2%
46.8%
Play Area
24.1%
44.3%
31.6%
 

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Matt Niven of Partick Thistle

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

1.Paul Mason (GK)
6
2.John Strachan (DEF)
6
3.Paul Naysmith (DEF)
7
4.Dominic Rae (DEF)
6
5.John Gemmill (DEF)
7
6.Kevin Rae (DEF)
6
7.Neil Hopkin (MID)
6
8.Garry Henderson (MID)
7
9.Jose Garcia (MID)
9
10.Andy Thomson (ATT)
6
11.Gary Morton (ATT)
7
 
12.Paul Matteo (MID)
0
13.Noah Haller (MID)
6
14.Alec Ferguson (GK)
6