Match Report
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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Palmerston Park where Queen of the South play host to Partick Thistle. A crowd of 15,425 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Queen of the South are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Partick Thistle appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Wout Vonk.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Queen of the South are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Partick Thistle appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Wout Vonk.
0.00
0-0Partick Thistle kick off!
8.58
0-0Neil Sullivan clumsily knocks into Eduardo Helguera. Neil Sullivan is warned by the referee! Eduardo Helguera carries on, but is struggling a bit.
16.52
0-0Petri Jongsma sees a break and surges forward. Petri Jongsma knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to John Hopkin who gathers it comfortably.
22.58
0-0Antonio Campos threads a neat ball through to Fabian Carbajal. Fabian Carbajal flicks a high pass forward. Neil Sullivan holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Neil Sullivan lofts in a cross ball towards Stuart Morrison. Stuart Morrison rises majestically and gets a header on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
28.45
Roberto Tavares receives the ball from a throw-in from Gavin Campbell. Roberto Tavares flicks a high pass forward to Jorge Fernandes who brings the ball under control. Jorge Fernandes knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Colin Campbell who gathers it comfortably.
32.41
0-1Alun Bramble makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Fabian Carbajal. Fabian Carbajal lofts in a cross ball towards Neil Sullivan. Neil Sullivan connects with a diving header. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
40.08
0-1Ugo Moss flicks a high pass forward to Nunzio Tentoni who brings the ball under control. Nunzio Tentoni tries a spectacular long range effort but Colin Campbell reads it well. Excellent keeping!
45.00
Romero P. Castillo chips the ball to his team mate, Roberto Tavares. Roberto Tavares makes an attacking run forward. Roberto Tavares whips in a cross ball towards Nunzio Tentoni. Nunzio Tentoni heads the ball goalwards but it is tipped over by Colin Campbell.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Queen of the South appear unchanged since the first half. Partick Thistle also appear unchanged since the first half. The Queen of the South players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Queen of the South start the second half!
49.49
Kemal Fenton runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Kemal Fenton knocks in a cross ball towards Fabian Carbajal. Fabian Carbajal is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
55.50
Petri Jongsma flicks the ball to his team mate, Kemal Fenton. Kemal Fenton knocks in a cross ball towards Neil Sullivan. Neil Sullivan powers a header at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
57.24
0-2Ruby Larrieu clumsily knocks into Joe Caluwé. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Joe Caluwé stretches but gets up unharmed.
57.24
0-2Free kick to Queen of the South just outside the area...
58.38
Matjaz Russo takes a cautious run up and lifts the ball high over the wall. Too high. What a wasted chance.
59.39
Stuart Morrison deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kemal Fenton. Kemal Fenton plays a scrappy one-two with Pierpaolo Paschetta and advances towards the goal... Kemal Fenton makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Partick Thistle!
63.12
Alec Niven barges into Joe Caluwé. The referee calls over Alec Niven and shows him a yellow card! Joe Caluwé grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
66.46
Joe Caluwé flicks a high ball forward to Jorge Fernandes who takes it down. Jorge Fernandes knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Kemal Fenton.
67.49
Antonio Campos flicks a high pass forward to Petri Jongsma who brings the ball under control. Petri Jongsma controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Pierpaolo Paschetta. Pierpaolo Paschetta shoots from long range. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous save!
69.26
Fabian Carbajal changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Fabian Carbajal knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
71.45
Without breaking stride, Eduardo Helguera plays the ball forward to Roberto Tavares. Roberto Tavares flicks a high pass forward to Matjaz Russo who brings the ball under control. Matjaz Russo shoots from distance but it flies just off target!
73.03
Antonio Campos breaks forward. Antonio Campos deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Fabian Carbajal. Fabian Carbajal shoots from 25 yards but slams it into the crowd!
83.36
Alun Bramble catches Matjaz Russo on the ankles. Alun Bramble is shown the yellow card! Matjaz Russo hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
3
Shots on Target
2
4
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
4
Yellow Cards
0
3
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
49.2%
50.8%
Play Area
31.7%
46%
22.2%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Kemal Fenton of Partick Thistle |
Match Ratings
| 1. | John Hopkin (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Eduardo Helguera (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Francisco Soto (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Ugo Moss (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Romero P. Castillo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Joe Caluwé (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Roberto Tavares (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Gavin Campbell (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Matjaz Russo (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Nunzio Tentoni (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Jorge Fernandes (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Andy Thomson (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Gijs Davids (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Rafael Montero (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Colin Campbell (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Antonio Campos (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Ruby Larrieu (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 4. | Alec Niven (DEF) | | 5 |
| 5. | Alun Bramble (MID) | | 5 |
| 6. | Kemal Fenton (MID) |  | 9 |
| 7. | Stuart Morrison (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Petri Jongsma (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Neil Sullivan (ATT) | | 7 |
| 10. | Fabian Carbajal (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Pierpaolo Paschetta (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Richard Greig (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Eduardo Calvo (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Gareth Sheringham (DEF) | 0 | |