Match Report
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Firhill Park where Partick Thistle play host to Inverness Caledonian Thistle. A crowd of 18,367 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Partick Thistle and Inverness Caledonian Thistle are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Craig Young.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Partick Thistle and Inverness Caledonian Thistle are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Craig Young.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Partick Thistle kicking off!
4.01
0-0With great vision, Antonio Rego plays the ball forward to Neil Sullivan. Neil Sullivan knocks in a cross ball towards Adolfo Pena. Adolfo Pena connects with a diving header but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
8.10
0-0Simon Ljungberg chips the ball to his team mate, Richard Inglis. Richard Inglis deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tomás Jiménez but the linesman indicates offside!
12.32
0-0Simon Ljungberg flicks a high pass forward. Ernest van der Hoek holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ernest van der Hoek shoots from distance but somehow Eduardo Calvo manages to keep it out.
14.23
0-0Ruby Larrieu catches Tommy Hunt on the ankles. The referee calls over Ruby Larrieu and shows him a yellow card! Tommy Hunt runs off the knock.
18.34
0-0Richard Inglis makes a probing pass to Tomás Jiménez. Tomás Jiménez knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Eduardo Calvo who gathers it comfortably.
21.55
Simon Ljungberg kicks a strong pass forward to Callum Burley. Callum Burley shoots from 20 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
26.28
Stuart Morrison threads a neat ball through to Antonio Rego. Antonio Rego controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Petri Jongsma. Petri Jongsma sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
27.14
Ruby Larrieu controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Antonio Rego. Antonio Rego plays the ball forward to Stuart Morrison. Stuart Morrison makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Neil Sullivan but he's offside!
28.23
Petri Jongsma makes a beautiful solo run. Showing composure, Petri Jongsma laces a weighted ball forward to Adolfo Pena. Adolfo Pena shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
30.58
Petri Jongsma makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kemal Fenton. Kemal Fenton advances inside the box! Kemal Fenton takes a shot at goal but is denied by Callum Sullivan. Excellent save.
33.07
Callum Burley changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Callum Burley shoots from distance. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
34.28
Simon Ljungberg kicks a strong pass forward to Tommy Hunt. Tommy Hunt lofts in a cross ball towards Tomás Jiménez. Tomás Jiménez outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it is miles over!
39.35
Stuart Morrison makes a simple pass to Neil Sullivan. Neil Sullivan plays a scrappy one-two with Fabian Carbajal and advances towards the goal... Some world-class footwork from Neil Sullivan provides some space. He curls a shot at goal but it's a lousy effort!
40.47
0-1Callum Burley passes the ball forward to Tommy Hunt. Tommy Hunt plays a perfect one-two with Ernest van der Hoek and rushes in on goal... Tommy Hunt makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Partick Thistle have changed their lineup with Stephen Mcinnes replacing Antonio Campos, Colin Campbell replacing Neil Sullivan and Gareth Sheringham replacing Fabian Carbajal. Inverness Caledonian Thistle appear unchanged since the first half. The Partick Thistle players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and Inverness Caledonian Thistle get the second half underway!
48.01
Petri Jongsma kicks a strong pass forward to Colin Campbell. Colin Campbell sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
49.51
Stephen Mcinnes sees space and advances. Stephen Mcinnes knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Tommaso Baldini.
51.29
0-1Richard Inglis comes in with a late challenge on Petri Jongsma. Richard Inglis is warned by the referee! Petri Jongsma runs off the knock.
55.42
Stephen Mcinnes barges into Neil Bremner. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Neil Bremner stretches but gets up unharmed.
66.59
Ruby Larrieu kicks a strong pass forward to Petri Jongsma. Petri Jongsma takes it forward alone. Petri Jongsma knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
69.12
Seeing a gap ahead, Simon Ljungberg picks a pass forward to Tomás Jiménez. Tomás Jiménez shoots from 20 yards but Eduardo Calvo is on top of it.
72.46
0-1Stephen Mcinnes flicks a high pass forward. Adolfo Pena controls it well on his chest. Adolfo Pena makes a defence splitting pass to Colin Campbell. Tommaso Baldini catches Colin Campbell on the ankles. Colin Campbell appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
73.46
Neil Bremner catches Antonio Rego on the ankles. Neil Bremner is shown the yellow card! Antonio Rego stretches but gets up unharmed.
75.25
Stephen Mcinnes makes a probing pass to Stuart Morrison. Stuart Morrison flicks the ball to his team mate, Adolfo Pena. Adolfo Pena knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Duncan Gough.
77.38
Tommaso Baldini kicks a strong pass forward to Richard Inglis. Richard Inglis hits a low pass to Simon Ljungberg. Simon Ljungberg shoots from distance. Solid save from Eduardo Calvo. What a great pair of hands!
84.53
Richard Inglis flicks a high pass forward. Tommy Hunt holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Tommy Hunt knocks in a cross ball towards Ernest van der Hoek. Ernest van der Hoek finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
87.48
With some swift thinking, Adolfo Pena plays the ball forward to Colin Campbell. Colin Campbell finds some space and shoots from distance but slams it into the crowd!
90.00
Duncan Gough flicks a high pass forward. Ernest van der Hoek collects the pass. Ernest van der Hoek controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Tommy Hunt. Tommy Hunt tries a spectacular long range effort but it is miles over!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
1
5
Shots off Target
6
4
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
55.2%
44.8%
Play Area
34.5%
43.7%
21.8%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Tommy Hunt of Inverness Caledonian Thistle |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Eduardo Calvo (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Antonio Campos (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Alec Niven (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Ruby Larrieu (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 5. | Kemal Fenton (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Antonio Rego (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Petri Jongsma (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Stuart Morrison (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Neil Sullivan (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Adolfo Pena (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Fabian Carbajal (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Stephen Mcinnes (DEF) | | 6 |
| 13. | Colin Campbell (GK) | 6 | |
| 14. | Gareth Sheringham (DEF) | 6 | |
| 1. | Callum Sullivan (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Duncan Gough (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Antonio Gomez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Tommaso Baldini (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Neil Bremner (MID) | | 5 |
| 6. | Richard Inglis (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Simon Ljungberg (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Callum Burley (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Tomás Jiménez (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Ernest van der Hoek (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 11. | Tommy Hunt (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Gary Henderson (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Dominic Mason (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | John Cooper (ATT) | 0 | |