Match Report


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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Firhill Park where Partick Thistle play host to Dundee United. A crowd of 12,056 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Partick Thistle and Dundee United are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Colin Glass.


0.00
The whistle blows and Partick Thistle kick off!
2.01
Scott Henderson makes a probing pass to Scott Mcinnes. Scott Mcinnes makes a probing pass to Gavin Marr but he's offside!
3.08
Mathias Louiron controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Scott Henderson. Scott Henderson flicks a high ball forward to Gavin Marr who takes it down. Gavin Marr cuts inside the box! Gavin Marr muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but somehow Garry Ferguson manages to keep it out.
4.10
Gary Thomson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Garry Mckinlay. Garry Mckinlay shoots from 20 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
6.05
Scott McStay passes the ball forward to Scott Henderson. Scott Henderson makes a defence splitting pass to Gavin Marr. Gavin Marr comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Dundee United!
9.05
Garry Matteo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stuart Glass. Stuart Glass makes a probing pass to Garry Mckinlay. Garry Mckinlay shoots from outside the area. Alec Dickov comfortably gets down and covers it.
10.26
Mathias Louiron barges into Colin Hendry. Mathias Louiron is warned by the referee! Colin Hendry runs off the knock.
10.26
Free kick to Partick Thistle just outside the area...
11.43
Callum White takes a long run up but the ball is driven straight into the wall.
12.34
Gary Thomson knocks the ball to his team mate, Callum White. Callum White chips the ball to his team mate, Maurits de Boer. Maurits de Boer knocks in a cross ball towards Colin Hendry. Colin Hendry finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Alec Dickov!
20.16
Scott Mcinnes plays the ball forward to Ledley Lawrence. Ledley Lawrence knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
21.53
Callum White takes a short throw-in bringing Stuart Glass into play. Stuart Glass flicks the ball to his team mate, Colin Hendry. Colin Hendry knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
22.47
Stuart Glass pushes mid-way up the pitch. Stuart Glass deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Maurits de Boer. Maurits de Boer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
26.52
With vision, Gary Thomson laces a weighted ball forward to Stuart Glass. Stuart Glass makes a beautiful solo run. Stuart Glass finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
30.10
Scott Mcinnes knocks the ball forward to Gavin Marr. Gavin Marr tries a spectacular long range effort his aim is horrendously poor!
32.03
Kemal Williamson threads a neat ball through to Scott McStay. Scott McStay finds some space and shoots from distance but Garry Ferguson reads it well. Nice save!
33.28
Stuart Gallacher flicks a high pass forward. Stuart Glass controls it well on his chest. Stuart Glass decides to run forward with the ball. Stuart Glass controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Garry Mckinlay through on goal. Garry Mckinlay looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Good keeping!
36.04
Kemal Williamson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Scott Mcinnes. Scott Mcinnes chips the ball to his team mate, Scott McStay. Scott McStay passes the ball forward to Willy Moracchini. Some silky footwork from Willy Moracchini provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

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 Partick Thistle players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
The whistle blows and Dundee United get the second half underway!
47.26
Scott Mcinnes changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Scott Mcinnes cuts inside the box! Scott Mcinnes strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but Garry Ferguson is on top of it.
48.11
Callum White threads a neat ball through to Colin Hendry. Colin Hendry lofts in a cross ball towards Maurits de Boer. Maurits de Boer gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it flies well off target!
49.57
Kemal Williamson catches Colin Hendry on the ankles. Kemal Williamson is warned by the referee! Colin Hendry stretches but gets up unharmed.
51.40
Neil Glass threads the ball through to Scott Henderson. Scott Henderson hits a low pass to Ledley Lawrence. Ledley Lawrence shoots from distance. Good keeping from Garry Ferguson as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
52.52
Corner kick to Dundee United. Scott Mcinnes chips it to the near post. Gary Thomson reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
59.29
Kemal Williamson kicks a strong pass forward to Gavin Marr. Gavin Marr knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by David Bremner.
61.14
Scott McStay threads the ball through to Gavin Marr. Gavin Marr finds some space and shoots from distance but is denied by Garry Ferguson. Excellent save.
65.14
Scott Henderson takes it forward alone. Scott Henderson threads a neat, attacking ball through to Gavin Marr. Callum White catches Gavin Marr on the ankles. Penalty not given!!
66.51
Scott Mcinnes hits a low pass to Scott Henderson. Scott Henderson lofts in a cross ball towards Willy Moracchini. Willy Moracchini beats his man to it with a header but it flies just wide!
69.48
Scott McStay flicks the ball to his team mate, Ledley Lawrence. Ledley Lawrence plays a scrappy one-two with Gavin Marr and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some good footwork from Ledley Lawrence provides some space. He shoots at goal but is denied by Garry Ferguson. Excellent save.
72.01
Garry Matteo changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Garry Matteo tries a spectacular long range effort but it's a woeful effort!
75.55
Maurits de Boer makes a probing pass to Colin Hendry. Colin Hendry knocks in a cross ball towards Maurits de Boer. With a superhuman jump, Maurits de Boer connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it flies wide!
84.39
Scott Mcinnes sees a break and surges forward. Scott Mcinnes plays a one-two with Gavin Marr and advances towards the goal... David Bremner clumsily knocks into Scott Mcinnes. Penalty not given!!
87.13
Callum White hits a low pass to Garry Mckinlay. Garry Mckinlay knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Kemal Williamson.
89.08
Scott McStay advances with the ball. Scott McStay lofts in a cross ball towards Ledley Lawrence. Ledley Lawrence heads the ball goalwards. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
3
8
Shots off Target
5
3
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
42.9%
57.1%
Play Area
31.9%
46.2%
22%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Gavin Marr of Dundee United

Match Ratings
1.Garry Ferguson (GK)
8
2.David Bremner (DEF)
6
3.Gary Thomson (DEF)
7
4.Stuart Gallacher (DEF)
6
5.Garry Matteo (MID)
6
6.Stuart Glass (MID)
8
7.Callum White (MID)
6
8.Stuart Gemmill (MID)
6
9.Garry Mckinlay (ATT)
6
10.Maurits de Boer (ATT)
6
11.Colin Hendry (ATT)
6
 
12.Richard Bremner (DEF)
0
13.Colin McGrory (MID)
0
14.Christian Schöll (ATT)
0

1.Alec Dickov (GK)
7
2.Mathias Louiron (DEF)
6
3.Neil Glass (DEF)
6
4.Kemal Williamson (DEF)
6
5.Scott Henderson (MID)
8
6.Scott McStay (MID)
8
7.Scott Mcinnes (MID)
8
8.Duncan McCoist (MID)
6
9.Willy Moracchini (ATT)
6
10.Gavin Marr (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Ledley Lawrence (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Alex Mcinnes (MID)
0
13.Alec Elliott (MID)
0
14.Ledley Collymore (GK)
0