Match Report
![]() today's match is sponsored by SkateUK |
Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Firhill Park where Partick Thistle play host to Dundee United. A crowd of 9,358 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Partick Thistle and Dundee United are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Gavin Greig.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Partick Thistle and Dundee United are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Gavin Greig.
0.00
Dundee United get the match underway!
2.18
Antonio Campos flicks a high ball forward to Alec Niven who takes it down. Alec Niven flicks the ball to his team mate, Neil Sullivan. Neil Sullivan makes a simple pass, allowing Kemal Fenton to run into the box. Some world-class footwork from Kemal Fenton provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but Scott Strachan reads it well. Excellent keeping!
8.05
Damian Devineau deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Scott Power. Scott Power knocks the ball to his team mate, Rodrigo Pinto. Rodrigo Pinto controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
10.37
Francisco Soto makes a simple pass to Colin Gallacher. Colin Gallacher makes a probing pass to Kemal Fenton. Kemal Fenton skips past Damian Devineau! Kemal Fenton looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
14.15
Richard Greig flicks a high ball forward to Colin Gallacher who takes it down. Colin Gallacher flicks a high pass forward. Neil Sullivan controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Some world-class footwork from Neil Sullivan provides some space. He unleashes a blazing shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
18.14
Alec Niven knocks the ball forward to Stuart Morrison. Stuart Morrison flicks a high pass forward. Stuart Davidson holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Stuart Davidson plays a one-two with Nigel Plowright and rushes in on goal... Stuart Davidson muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
20.57
Antonio Campos makes a probing pass to Stuart Morrison. Stuart Morrison makes a probing pass to Richard Greig. Richard Greig knocks the ball forward to Nigel Plowright but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
22.25
Colin Gallacher clumsily knocks into David Gemmell. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! David Gemmell runs off the knock.
30.12
Alec Niven threads a neat ball through to Stuart Morrison. Stuart Morrison picks a pass forward to Nigel Plowright. Nigel Plowright knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Damian Devineau.
32.25
Neil Sullivan sees Stuart Davidson in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Stuart Davidson finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Good keeping!
33.39
Francisco Soto kicks a strong pass forward to Stuart Davidson. Stuart Davidson cuts inside the box! Gregorio Arias barges into Stuart Davidson. Penalty for Partick Thistle!!
33.39
The referee points to the spot..
34.47
Richard Greig takes a cautious run up. It's there!! Scott Strachan has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
36.56
Nigel Cope makes a probing pass to Scott Power. Scott Power knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Richard Greig.
40.24
Damian Devineau knocks the ball to his team mate, Pierre Petit. Pierre Petit flicks the ball to his team mate, Jean-Philippe Jeunechamp. Jean-Philippe Jeunechamp knocks in a cross ball towards Rodrigo Pinto. Rodrigo Pinto beats his man to it with a header. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Partick Thistle appear unchanged since the first half. Dundee United also appear unchanged since the first half. The Dundee United players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Partick Thistle kick off!
47.03
Alec Niven gives the ball a hefty kick upfield. Stuart Davidson tries a spectacular long range effort but it's well over the bar!
48.02
Nigel Cope catches Stuart Morrison on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Stuart Morrison stretches but gets up unharmed.
49.51
Rodrigo Pinto clumsily knocks into Alec Niven. The referee calls over Rodrigo Pinto and warns him to calm down! Alec Niven stretches but gets up unharmed.
51.51
Stuart Morrison controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Kemal Fenton. Kemal Fenton deftly passes the ball to Neil Sullivan, releasing him through on goal. Neil Sullivan muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but Scott Strachan is on top of his game. Fabulous stop!
54.04
Nigel Cope hacks Stuart Morrison from behind! Nigel Cope is shown his second yellow card!! He leaves the field in disgrace!! Stuart Morrison stretches but gets up unharmed.
59.55
Kemal Fenton knocks the ball forward to Stuart Davidson. Stuart Davidson edges inside the box! Stuart Davidson takes a shot at goal but it is miles over!
60.20
Rodrigo Pinto makes a beautiful solo run. Rodrigo Pinto tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
63.59
David Gemmell hits a low pass to Gregorio Arias. Gregorio Arias sees Jean-Philippe Jeunechamp in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jean-Philippe Jeunechamp shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
65.30
With a delightful solo run, Callum Young stretches the opposition's defence. Callum Young knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
69.26
Rodrigo Pinto clumsily knocks into Antonio Campos. Rodrigo Pinto is warned by the referee again! Antonio Campos grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
71.04
Stuart Morrison controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stuart Davidson. Stuart Davidson shoots from 25 yards. It's miles wide!
72.24
Callum Young threads the ball through to Jean-Philippe Jeunechamp. Jean-Philippe Jeunechamp sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
73.19
Richard Greig flicks a high ball forward to Nigel Plowright who takes it down. Nigel Plowright plays a one-two with Neil Sullivan and advances towards the goal... Nigel Plowright looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
77.06
Antonio Campos makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kemal Fenton. Kemal Fenton laces a weighted ball forward to Stuart Morrison. Stuart Morrison finds some space and shoots from distance but it's a lousy effort!
78.15
Colin Gallacher makes a probing pass to Neil Sullivan. Neil Sullivan shoots from outside the area but it whistles just wide of the post!
81.40
Pierre Petit barges into Kemal Fenton. Pierre Petit is shown the yellow card! Kemal Fenton hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
Scott Power runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Scott Power knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
5
2
Shots off Target
8
3
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
6
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
1
Possession
69.1%
30.9%
Play Area
24.7%
45.7%
29.6%
Scorers
Neil Sullivan 14 Richard Greig 34 (p) | Rodrigo Pinto 40, 60 |
Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Rodrigo Pinto of Dundee United |
Match Ratings
1. | Eduardo Calvo (GK) | 6 | |
2. | Antonio Campos (DEF) | 6 | |
3. | Francisco Soto (DEF) | 6 | |
4. | Alec Niven (DEF) | 6 | |
5. | Kemal Fenton (MID) | 6 | |
6. | Stuart Morrison (MID) | 6 | |
7. | Colin Gallacher (MID) | ![]() | 6 |
8. | Richard Greig (MID) | ![]() | 6 |
9. | Neil Sullivan (ATT) | ![]() | 7 |
10. | Nigel Plowright (ATT) | 6 | |
11. | Stuart Davidson (ATT) | 6 | |
12. | Stephen Mcinnes (DEF) | 0 | |
13. | Gareth Sheringham (DEF) | 0 | |
14. | Neil Rae (DEF) | 0 |
1. | Scott Strachan (GK) | 6 | |
2. | Damian Devineau (DEF) | 6 | |
3. | David Gemmell (DEF) | 6 | |
4. | Gregorio Arias (DEF) | 6 | |
5. | Frank Stewart (MID) | 6 | |
6. | Scott Power (MID) | 6 | |
7. | Nigel Cope (MID) | ![]() | 3 |
8. | Callum Young (MID) | 6 | |
9. | Jean-Philippe Jeunechamp (ATT) | 6 | |
10. | Rodrigo Pinto (ATT) | ![]() ![]() | 8 |
11. | Pierre Petit (ATT) | ![]() | 5 |
12. | Pascal Dudoit (DEF) | 0 | |
13. | Callum Hendry (ATT) | 0 | |
14. | Louis Marche (DEF) | 0 |