Match Report
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Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at Firhill Park where Partick Thistle play host to Hibernian. Its a sell-out today with the 3,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Partick Thistle are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Hibernian appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Scott Burley.
The pitch is in good condition.
Partick Thistle are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Hibernian appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Scott Burley.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Partick Thistle get the match underway!
9.53
1-0Alex Hansen makes a probing pass to Callum Burley. Callum Burley lofts in a cross ball towards David Matteo. David Matteo beats his man to it with a header. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
12.22
1-0Garry McCoist clumsily knocks into Gary Young. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Gary Young runs off the knock.
15.19
1-0Gary Young makes a simple pass to Callum Burley. Callum Burley knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Stuart Niven.
16.11
1-0Gary Young deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Don McGrory. Don McGrory finds some space and shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Alex Caldwell manages to gather it effortlessly.
18.48
Gary Young threads a neat ball through to Don McGrory. Don McGrory knocks in a cross ball towards David Matteo. David Matteo rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
21.26
1-0Garry McCoist passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Alex Gough. Alex Gough knocks in a cross ball towards John Strachan. John Strachan finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it flies just off target!
22.04
Gary McNeill kicks a strong pass forward to Alex Gough. Alex Gough shoots from 25 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
36.48
Gary McNeill advances with the ball. Gary McNeill knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
40.31
Garry Burley deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gary McNeill. Gary McNeill controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, John Strachan. John Strachan chips the ball to his team mate, Alex Gough. Alex Gough comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
42.13
Gary Young sees Colin Johnstone in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Colin Johnstone whips in a cross ball towards David Matteo. David Matteo gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
44.32
Alex Hansen controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, David Matteo. David Matteo controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's drastically wayward!
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. Hibernian also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Hibernian kick off the second half!
47.12
Garry McCoist makes a simple pass to John Strachan. John Strachan knocks in a cross ball towards Alex Gough. Alex Gough connects with a diving header but it flies well off target!
48.38
Gary McNeill deftly passes the ball to his team mate, John Strachan. John Strachan whips in a cross ball towards Billy McNeill. Billy McNeill jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Billy McNeill!
51.04
1-1Gary McNeill comes in with a late challenge on Colin Johnstone. The referee calls over Gary McNeill and warns him to calm down! Colin Johnstone stretches but gets up unharmed.
57.58
Stuart Niven threads the ball through to Paul Collins. Paul Collins sees space and advances. Paul Collins controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
59.28
Gary Young runs straight at the opposition's defence. Gary Young plays a scrappy one-two with Callum Burley and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some good footwork from Gary Young provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Partick Thistle!
61.28
2-1Partick Thistle have made a substitution with Scott Mcallister replacing David Matteo .
63.09
Gary McNeill pushes mid-way up the pitch. Gary McNeill threads the ball through to John Strachan. John Strachan knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Eddy Serredszum.
66.08
Gary McNeill sees space and advances. Gary McNeill finds some space and shoots from distance. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
67.32
Gary McNeill controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gary McNeill. Without breaking stride, Gary McNeill plays the ball forward to John Strachan. John Strachan knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Dominic Hansen who gathers it comfortably.
71.36
With vision, Gary Young plays the ball forward to Colin Johnstone. Colin Johnstone shoots from 20 yards. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
75.14
Gary McNeill knocks the ball forward to John Strachan. John Strachan whips in a cross ball towards Billy McNeill. Billy McNeill knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
81.25
3-2Garry McCoist brings the ball forward. Garry McCoist kicks a strong pass forward to Alex Gough but the referee indicates it's offside!
83.44
Paul Collins flicks a high pass forward. John Strachan holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. John Strachan tries a spectacular long range effort but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
85.03
Stuart Hansen passes the ball forward to Gary Young. Gary Young flicks a high ball forward to Colin Johnstone who takes it down. Colin Johnstone controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Callum Burley through on goal. Some silky footwork from Callum Burley provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
89.33
Eddy Serredszum flicks a high pass forward. Gary Young collects the pass. Gary Young controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Callum Burley. Callum Burley shoots from 20 yards but it is tipped over by Alex Caldwell.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
2
Shots on Target
6
2
Shots off Target
3
7
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
46.2%
53.8%
Play Area
29.2%
46.2%
24.6%
Scorers
| David Matteo 10 Gary Young 59 Colin Johnstone 71 | Billy McNeill 48, 75 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Gary Young of Partick Thistle |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Dominic Hansen (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Stuart Hansen (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Eddy Serredszum (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Billy Ferguson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Garry Campbell (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Alex Hansen (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Gary Young (MID) |  | 9 |
| 8. | David Matteo (ATT) | | 7 |
| 9. | Don McGrory (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Callum Burley (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Colin Johnstone (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Colin Hutchison (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | David Greig (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Scott Mcallister (MID) | 6 | |
| 1. | Alex Caldwell (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Gary McNeill (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Stuart Niven (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Garry Burley (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Gary McNeill (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Paul Collins (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Garry McCoist (MID) |  | 6 |
| 8. | Gary Gallacher (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Alex Gough (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | John Strachan (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Billy McNeill (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Alex Meiklejohn (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Duncan Gemmill (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Dominic Matteo (DEF) | 0 | |