Match Report


Partick ThistlePartick Thistle     DumbartonDumbarton
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Dominic HansenD. Hansen46
G
captain1captain
G
46Alex McinnesA. Mcinnes
Stuart HansenS. Hansen54
D
2
D
55Callum GoughC. Gough
Eddy SerredszumE. Serredszum53
D
3
D
40Stephen GemmellS. Gemmell
Billy FergusonB. Ferguson53
D
4
D
34Gary MccallG. Mccall
Garry CampbellG. Campbell32
D
5
D
27Richard MeiklejohnR. Meiklejohn
Alex HansenA. Hansen61
M
6
M
59Neil BoothN. Booth
Gary YoungG. Young61
M
7
M
55Scott GemmellS. Gemmell
David MatteoD. Matteo60
A
8
M
50Alec StrachanA. Strachan
Don McGroryD. McGrory50
A
9
M
47David GallacherD. Gallacher
Callum BurleyC. Burley50
A
10
A
52Mustapha VanvyncktM. Vanvynckt
Colin JohnstoneC. Johnstone41
A
11
A
41Matt YoungM. Young
 
Colin HutchisonC. Hutchison56
M
12
M
47Colin MasonC. Mason
David GreigD. Greig53
M
13
G
44Garry MatteoG. Matteo
Scott McallisterS. Mcallister48
M
14
G
42Gary GemmellG. Gemmell

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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Firhill Park where Partick Thistle play host to Dumbarton. 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 Dumbarton appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Gavin Glass.


0.00
Partick Thistle kick off and get the match underway!
2.32
Scott Gemmell makes a probing pass to Mustapha Vanvynckt. Mustapha Vanvynckt knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Billy Ferguson.
3.40
Callum Gough makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alec Strachan. Alec Strachan passes the ball forward to Matt Young. Matt Young knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
6.44
Gary Young passes the ball forward to David Matteo. David Matteo whips in a cross ball towards Callum Burley. Callum Burley connects with a diving header. Magnificent save by Alex Mcinnes!
9.06
David Gallacher brings the ball forward. David Gallacher knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Eddy Serredszum.
10.49
Stuart Hansen pushes mid-way up the pitch. Stuart Hansen makes a probing pass to Colin Johnstone. Colin Johnstone lofts in a cross ball towards David Matteo. David Matteo makes a looping header on goal but it is deflected wide by Richard Meiklejohn.
11.52
It's a corner kick which Gary Young takes quickly, playing the ball short to Callum Burley. Callum Burley looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
12.34
David Gallacher flicks a high pass forward. Mustapha Vanvynckt collects the pass. Mustapha Vanvynckt knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
21.28
Richard Meiklejohn makes a probing pass to Alec Strachan. Alec Strachan flicks a high pass forward. Matt Young holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Matt Young knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
24.20
Gary Young knocks the ball forward to Colin Johnstone. Colin Johnstone knocks in a cross ball towards David Matteo. David Matteo directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Alex Mcinnes with no chance!! Goal for Partick Thistle!
32.41
Alec Strachan controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Matt Young. Matt Young knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Eddy Serredszum.
34.13
Gary Young clumsily knocks into Alec Strachan. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Alec Strachan hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
38.11
David Gallacher flicks a high ball forward to Mustapha Vanvynckt who takes it down. Mustapha Vanvynckt knocks in a cross ball towards Matt Young. Matt Young shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it flies just off target!
45.00
Alex Hansen barges into Alec Strachan. Alex Hansen is warned by the referee! Alec Strachan runs off the knock.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Partick Thistle appear unchanged since the first half. Dumbarton also appear unchanged since the first half. The Dumbarton players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
The whistle blows and Dumbarton get the second half underway!
48.07
Stephen Gemmell catches Colin Johnstone on the ankles. Stephen Gemmell is given a warning by the referee! Colin Johnstone carries on, but is struggling a bit.
54.27
Garry Campbell runs forward with the ball. Garry Campbell flicks a high pass forward to David Matteo who brings the ball under control. David Matteo shoots from outside the area but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
55.22
Gary Young controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Colin Johnstone. Colin Johnstone knocks in a cross ball towards Don McGrory. Don McGrory is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Don McGrory!
59.58
Gary Young chips the ball to his team mate, Colin Johnstone. Colin Johnstone knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gary Mccall.
60.47
Partick Thistle have made 2 substitutions with Scott Mcallister replacing David Matteo and Colin Hutchison replacing Garry Campbell .
61.55
Gary Young makes a probing pass to Callum Burley. Callum Burley runs straight at the defence! Callum Burley shows great control and tries a shot on goal but Alex Mcinnes is on top of it.
65.33
Gary Young threads a neat ball through to Colin Johnstone. Colin Johnstone shoots from 20 yards but it's drastically wayward!
72.41
Eddy Serredszum hacks Mustapha Vanvynckt from behind! Eddy Serredszum is shown the yellow card! Mustapha Vanvynckt hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
73.54
Stephen Gemmell darts forward. With a delightful solo run, Stephen Gemmell stretches the opposition's defence. Stephen Gemmell sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Great save!
84.25
David Gallacher flicks a high pass forward to Mustapha Vanvynckt who brings the ball under control. Mustapha Vanvynckt lofts in a cross ball towards Matt Young. Matt Young gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it slams into the crowd!
90.00
Colin Hutchison deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gary Young. Gary Young kicks a strong pass forward to Don McGrory. Don McGrory whips in a cross ball towards Colin Johnstone. Colin Johnstone finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Partick Thistle

Dumbarton
Goals
4
0
Shots on Target
7
1
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
41%
59%
Play Area
26.9%
44.9%
28.2%

Scorers
Callum Burley 12
David Matteo 24
Don McGrory 55
Colin Johnstone 90

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Colin Johnstone of Partick Thistle

Match Ratings
1.Dominic Hansen (GK)
6
2.Stuart Hansen (DEF)
6
3.Eddy Serredszum (DEF)yellow card
5
4.Billy Ferguson (DEF)
6
5.Garry Campbell (DEF)
6
6.Alex Hansen (MID)
6
7.Gary Young (MID)yellow card
7
8.David Matteo (ATT)goal scored
7
9.Don McGrory (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Callum Burley (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Colin Johnstone (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Colin Hutchison (MID)
6
13.David Greig (MID)
0
14.Scott Mcallister (MID)
6

1.Alex Mcinnes (GK)
6
2.Callum Gough (DEF)
6
3.Stephen Gemmell (DEF)
7
4.Gary Mccall (DEF)
6
5.Richard Meiklejohn (DEF)
6
6.Neil Booth (MID)
6
7.Scott Gemmell (MID)
6
8.Alec Strachan (MID)
6
9.David Gallacher (MID)
6
10.Mustapha Vanvynckt (ATT)
6
11.Matt Young (ATT)
6
 
12.Colin Mason (MID)
0
13.Garry Matteo (GK)
0
14.Gary Gemmell (GK)
0