Match Report
| Partick Thistle | Partick Thistle |  |  | Stranraer | Stranraer | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Marcel Hamann | M. Hamann |  | 66 | G |  | 1 | | G | 54 |  | Gavin Mason | G. Mason | |||||||||
| Don Campbell | D. Campbell | | 76 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 61 | | Callum Cleland | C. Cleland | |||||||||
| John Davidson | J. Davidson | | 64 | D | | 3 | | D | 57 | | David Glass | D. Glass | |||||||||
| Duncan Brady | D. Brady | | 59 | D | | 4 | | D | 51 | | Scott Booth | S. Booth | |||||||||
| Andy Hendry | A. Hendry | | 60 | M | | 5 | | D | 48 | | Matt Booth | M. Booth | |||||||||
| Gavin Rae | G. Rae | | 60 | M | | 6 | |  | M | 57 | | Garry Matteo | G. Matteo | ||||||||
| Gary Greig | G. Greig | | 57 | M | | 7 | | M | 44 | | Andy White | A. White | |||||||||
| Matt Niven | M. Niven | | 56 | M | | 8 | | M | 43 | | Alec Hopkin | A. Hopkin | |||||||||
| Stephen Gemmell | S. Gemmell | | 58 | A | | 9 | | M | 41 | | Callum McNeill | C. McNeill | |||||||||
| Scott Bremner | S. Bremner | | 50 | A | | 10 | | A | 58 |  | Daniel Bridges | D. Bridges | |||||||||
| Colin Liddell | C. Liddell | | 48 | A | | | 11 | | A | 48 | | Billy Law | B. Law | ||||||||
| Cesar Fonseca | C. Fonseca |  | 51 | D | | 12 | | G | 54 | | Garry Morrison | G. Morrison | |||||||||
| Neil Souness | N. Souness | | 50 | D | | 13 | | A | 48 | | Billy Naysmith | B. Naysmith | |||||||||
| Craig Brady | C. Brady | | 47 | D | | 14 | | D | 42 | | Callum Collins | C. Collins | |||||||||
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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Firhill Park where Partick Thistle play host to Stranraer. A crowd of 4,605 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Partick Thistle are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Stranraer appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Neil Ferguson.
The pitch is in good condition.
Partick Thistle are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Stranraer appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Neil Ferguson.
0.00
0-0Stranraer kick off!
2.45
0-0David Glass deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alec Hopkin. Alec Hopkin makes an attacking run forward. Alec Hopkin shoots from 25 yards but Marcel Hamann reads it well. Well saved!
15.11
0-0Don Campbell hits a low pass to Gavin Rae. With a delightful solo run, Gavin Rae stretches the opposition's defence. Gavin Rae whips in a cross ball towards Scott Bremner. With a superhuman jump, Scott Bremner connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it's a lousy effort!
18.11
0-0Matt Niven catches Andy White on the ankles. The referee warns Matt Niven to calm down! Andy White runs off the knock.
20.26
Callum McNeill sees Billy Law in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Billy Law finds some space and shoots from distance but somehow Marcel Hamann manages to keep it out.
24.38
Without breaking stride, David Glass plays the ball forward to Andy White. Andy White changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Andy White plays the ball forward to Billy Law who has made a great run into the box. Billy Law makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Marcel Hamann manages to gather it.
30.06
0-0David Glass catches Stephen Gemmell on the ankles. The referee calls over David Glass and shows him a yellow card! Stephen Gemmell grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
32.25
Gary Greig hacks Andy White from behind! The referee brings Gary Greig to one side and gives him a warning! Andy White runs off the knock.
34.30
1-0John Davidson threads the ball through to Matt Niven. Matt Niven deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Colin Liddell. Colin Liddell whips in a cross ball towards Stephen Gemmell. Stephen Gemmell outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball takes a deflection leaving Gavin Mason with no chance!! Goal for Partick Thistle!
40.37
Alec Hopkin threads a neat ball through to Billy Law. Billy Law shoots from outside the area but it rises well off target!
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. Stranraer also appear unchanged since the first half. The Stranraer players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.
45.00
Partick Thistle start the second half!
47.52
1-0Callum McNeill flicks the ball to his team mate, Daniel Bridges. Daniel Bridges whips in a cross ball towards Billy Law. Billy Law is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball is well placed but Duncan Brady is standing on the goal line and blocks what would otherwise have been a goal!
49.22
Duncan Brady plays the ball forward to Gary Greig. Gary Greig flicks a high pass forward to Stephen Gemmell who brings the ball under control. Stephen Gemmell lofts in a cross ball towards Colin Liddell. Colin Liddell flicks the ball with his head but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
51.33
1-0Andy Hendry chips the ball to his team mate, Scott Bremner. Scott Bremner kicks a strong pass forward to Stephen Gemmell but the referee indicates it's offside!
55.59
Gary Greig deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Colin Liddell. Colin Liddell tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies just wide!
61.10
1-0Andy White sees Billy Law in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Billy Law knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Marcel Hamann who gathers it comfortably.
69.15
David Glass sees Garry Matteo in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Garry Matteo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Daniel Bridges. Daniel Bridges shoots from outside the area but is denied by Marcel Hamann. Excellent save.
73.50
Alec Hopkin makes a beautiful solo run. Alec Hopkin shoots from long range but it rises well off target!
78.31
Callum McNeill knocks the ball forward to Daniel Bridges. Daniel Bridges sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Superb reactions from Marcel Hamann. What a save!
79.48
Alec Hopkin sees Daniel Bridges in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Daniel Bridges shoots from distance but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
81.06
Gary Greig threads the ball through to Colin Liddell. Colin Liddell knocks in a cross ball towards Stephen Gemmell. Stephen Gemmell rises majestically and gets a header on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Stephen Gemmell!
85.54
2-0Seeing a gap ahead, John Davidson plays the ball forward to Gavin Rae. Gavin Rae knocks the ball to his team mate, Scott Bremner. Scott Bremner runs straight at the defence! Scott Booth comes in with a late challenge on Scott Bremner. Scott Bremner appeals for a penalty! No says the ref!!
89.04
Andy White plays the ball forward to Daniel Bridges. Daniel Bridges knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Don Campbell.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
2
6
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
47.4%
52.6%
Play Area
26.9%
47.4%
25.6%
Scorers
| Stephen Gemmell 34, 81 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Stephen Gemmell of Partick Thistle |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Marcel Hamann (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Don Campbell (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | John Davidson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Duncan Brady (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Andy Hendry (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Gavin Rae (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Gary Greig (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Matt Niven (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Stephen Gemmell (ATT) |  | 10 |
| 10. | Scott Bremner (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Colin Liddell (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Cesar Fonseca (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Neil Souness (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Craig Brady (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Gavin Mason (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Callum Cleland (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | David Glass (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 4. | Scott Booth (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Matt Booth (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Garry Matteo (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Andy White (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Alec Hopkin (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Callum McNeill (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Daniel Bridges (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Billy Law (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Garry Morrison (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Billy Naysmith (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Callum Collins (DEF) | 0 | |