Match Report
| Partick Thistle | Partick Thistle |  |  | Stranraer | Stranraer | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Paul Strachan | P. Strachan |  | 54 | G |  | 1 | | G | 51 | | Callum McNeill | C. McNeill | |||||||||
| Richard Strachan | R. Strachan | | 71 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 48 | | Billy McGrory | B. McGrory | |||||||||
| Paul Niven | P. Niven | | 59 | D | | 3 | | D | 47 | | John Cleland | J. Cleland | |||||||||
| Neil Greig | N. Greig | | 47 | D | | 4 | | D | 46 | | Duncan Caldwell | D. Caldwell | |||||||||
| Duncan Liddell | D. Liddell | | 52 | M | | 5 | | D | 43 | | Stuart Inglis | S. Inglis | |||||||||
| Billy Souness | B. Souness | | 49 | M | | 6 | |  | M | 54 | | Duncan McGrory | D. McGrory | ||||||||
| Callum White | C. White | | 46 | M | | 7 | | M | 52 | | Callum Glass | C. Glass | |||||||||
| Dominic Mason | D. Mason | | 45 | M | | 8 | | M | 48 | | Neil McGrory | N. McGrory | |||||||||
| Gavin Glass | G. Glass | | 63 | A | | 9 | | A | 58 |  | Mauro Olivi | M. Olivi | |||||||||
| Paul Glass | P. Glass | | 57 | A | | | 10 | | A | 54 | | Richard Mason | R. Mason | ||||||||
| Andy James | A. James | | 56 | A | | 11 | | A | 52 | | Colin Mcallister | C. Mcallister | |||||||||
| Samir Arendt | S. Arendt |  | 55 | A | | 12 | | A | 51 | | Andy Gemmell | A. Gemmell | |||||||||
| Stuart McStay | S. McStay | | 46 | D | | 13 | | G | 51 | | Billy Niven | B. Niven | |||||||||
| Stuart Henderson | S. Henderson | | 46 | A | | 14 | | G | 47 | | Alex Sullivan | A. Sullivan | |||||||||
 today's match is sponsored by Red Cross |
Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Firhill Park where Partick Thistle play host to Stranraer. Its a sell-out today with the 5,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Partick Thistle are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Stranraer appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Matt Ferguson.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Partick Thistle are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Stranraer appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Matt Ferguson.
0.00
0-0Partick Thistle start the game by kicking off the first half!
4.39
1-0Neil Greig takes it forward alone. Neil Greig plays a scrappy one-two with Gavin Glass and advances towards the goal... Neil Greig muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Neil Greig!
8.09
Duncan Caldwell surges forward with the ball. Seeing a gap ahead, Duncan Caldwell plays the ball forward to Richard Mason. Richard Mason plays a scrappy one-two with Callum Glass and stumbles forward towards the goal... Richard Mason rockets a shot on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
15.50
1-1With a delightful solo run, Billy Souness stretches the opposition's defence. Billy Souness passes the ball forward but Gavin Glass is offside!
16.54
1-1John Cleland hits a low pass to Callum Glass. Callum Glass knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
20.41
1-1Callum Glass sees Mauro Olivi in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Mauro Olivi controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is miles over!
21.52
Duncan Caldwell hits a low pass to Neil McGrory. Neil McGrory makes a simple pass to Duncan McGrory. Duncan McGrory knocks in a cross ball towards Mauro Olivi. Mauro Olivi whips the ball goalwards with his head but it's a lousy effort!
22.08
1-1Andy James makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Paul Glass. Paul Glass advances inside the box! Paul Glass takes a shot at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Great keeping!
24.49
Callum White receives the ball from a throw-in from Billy Souness. Callum White chips the ball to his team mate, Andy James. Andy James runs straight at the defence! Andy James cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
26.54
1-1Neil McGrory catches Andy James on the ankles. Neil McGrory is shown the yellow card! Andy James stretches but gets up unharmed.
28.15
Callum Glass flicks a high ball forward to Duncan McGrory who takes it down. Duncan McGrory lofts in a cross ball towards Mauro Olivi. With a superhuman jump, Mauro Olivi connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it flies just off target!
33.19
Paul Niven makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Billy Souness. With vision, Billy Souness plays the ball forward to Callum White. Callum White knocks the ball forward, putting Duncan Liddell through on goal. Some world-class footwork from Duncan Liddell provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
34.47
Stuart Inglis threads a neat ball through to Duncan McGrory. Duncan McGrory threads a neat ball through to Neil McGrory. Neil McGrory threads a neat ball through to Richard Mason. Richard Mason looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it is miles over!
36.25
Duncan Liddell knocks the ball forward to Callum White. Callum White knocks the ball forward to Andy James but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
40.56
Seeing a gap ahead, Richard Strachan plays the ball forward to Neil Greig. Neil Greig flicks a high pass forward. Duncan Liddell controls it well on his chest. Duncan Liddell knocks in a cross ball towards Gavin Glass. Gavin Glass connects with a diving header but slams it into the crowd!
44.39
Neil Greig controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dominic Mason. Dominic Mason hits a low pass to Gavin Glass. Gavin Glass edges inside the box! Gavin Glass strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
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. Stranraer also appear unchanged since the first half. The Stranraer players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.
45.00
Stranraer kick off!
48.54
Dominic Mason makes a strong solo run forward. Dominic Mason flicks a high pass forward. Billy Souness holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Billy Souness controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
51.51
Billy McGrory kicks a strong pass forward to Mauro Olivi. Mauro Olivi kicks a strong pass forward to Richard Mason but the referee indicates it's offside!
53.37
Paul Niven makes a probing pass to Gavin Glass. Gavin Glass threads a neat ball through to Andy James. Andy James rushes past John Cleland! Some silky footwork from Andy James provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
57.21
Neil McGrory threads a neat ball through to Duncan McGrory. Duncan McGrory shoots from long range. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
59.05
Stuart Inglis kicks a strong pass forward to Billy McGrory. Billy McGrory sees space and advances. Billy McGrory knocks in a cross ball towards Duncan McGrory. Duncan McGrory is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Magnificent save by Paul Strachan!
60.59
2-1Partick Thistle have made a substitution with Samir Arendt replacing Andy James .
65.23
Colin Mcallister makes a probing pass to Mauro Olivi. Mauro Olivi makes a pass forward but Colin Mcallister makes his run far too early. Offside by a mile!
72.54
Neil McGrory threads a neat ball through to Mauro Olivi. Mauro Olivi controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
75.58
Richard Strachan threads a neat ball through to Callum White. Callum White threads a neat ball through to Samir Arendt. Samir Arendt plays a scrappy one-two with Duncan Liddell and stumbles forward towards the goal... Samir Arendt cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
77.04
With vision, Callum Glass plays the ball forward to Richard Mason. Richard Mason kicks a strong pass forward to Duncan McGrory but the referee indicates it's offside!
78.36
Stuart Inglis makes a simple pass to Neil McGrory. Neil McGrory passes the ball forward to Colin Mcallister. Colin Mcallister makes a simple pass, allowing Mauro Olivi to run into the box. Mauro Olivi looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
84.35
Paul Niven sees Callum White in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Callum White hits a low pass to Samir Arendt. Samir Arendt makes a defence splitting pass to Gavin Glass. Some awkward footwork from Gavin Glass provides some space. He curls a shot at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Callum McNeill with no chance!! Goal for Partick Thistle!
89.14
Callum Glass passes the ball forward to Mauro Olivi. Mauro Olivi plays a scrappy one-two with Colin Mcallister and advances towards the goal... Mauro Olivi side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
90.00
Neil McGrory threads a neat ball through to Richard Mason. Richard Mason tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
3
Shots on Target
4
4
Shots off Target
6
7
Offsides
2
3
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
48.4%
51.6%
Play Area
29.7%
41.8%
28.6%
Scorers
| Neil Greig 4 Andy James 53 Gavin Glass 84 | Richard Mason 8, 90 Mauro Olivi 73 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Gavin Glass of Partick Thistle |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Paul Strachan (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Richard Strachan (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Paul Niven (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Neil Greig (DEF) |  | 8 |
| 5. | Duncan Liddell (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Billy Souness (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Callum White (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Dominic Mason (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Gavin Glass (ATT) | | 9 |
| 10. | Paul Glass (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Andy James (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Samir Arendt (ATT) | 7 | |
| 13. | Stuart McStay (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Stuart Henderson (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Callum McNeill (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Billy McGrory (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | John Cleland (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Duncan Caldwell (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Stuart Inglis (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Duncan McGrory (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Callum Glass (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Neil McGrory (MID) |  | 7 |
| 9. | Mauro Olivi (ATT) | | 7 |
| 10. | Richard Mason (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Colin Mcallister (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Andy Gemmell (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Billy Niven (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Alex Sullivan (GK) | 0 | |