Match Report


Partick ThistlePartick Thistle     Hamilton AcademicalHamilton Academical
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Garry FergusonG. Ferguson63
G
1
G
53Anthony SmithA. Smith
David BremnerD. Bremner63
D
2
D
60Scott HutchisonS. Hutchison
Gary ThomsonG. Thomson62
D
captain3captain
D
56Maurits ArveladzeM. Arveladze
Stuart GallacherS. Gallacher58
D
4
D
56Cristiano ArcadioC. Arcadio
Garry MatteoG. Matteo63
M
5
D
56Andy MckinlayA. Mckinlay
Stuart GlassS. Glass59
M
6
D
55Roberto MartinsR. Martins
Callum WhiteC. White59
M
7
M
76Gary JohnstoneG. Johnstone
Stuart GemmillS. Gemmill56
M
8
M
61Paul ClelandP. Cleland
Garry MckinlayG. Mckinlay61
A
9
A
66Stephen DavidsonS. Davidson
Maurits de BoerM. de Boer59
A
10
A
63Billy StrachanB. Strachan
Colin HendryC. Hendry59
A
11
A
63David YoungD. Young
 
Richard BremnerR. Bremner58
D
12
A
63Arturo NunezA. Nunez
Christian SchöllC. Schöll55
A
13
M
61Scott HendryS. Hendry
Colin McGroryC. McGrory55
M
14
M
58Ali BogaczykA. Bogaczyk

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Match Report
The air is cold and hail stones bounce off the ground here at Firhill Park where Partick Thistle play host to Hamilton Academical. A crowd of 12,385 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Partick Thistle are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Hamilton Academical appear to be shaped for 5-2-3.
Today's match is refereed by Paul Thomson.


0.00
The whistle blows and Partick Thistle get the match underway!
6.13
Paul Cleland kicks a strong pass forward to Stephen Davidson. Stephen Davidson rushes past Callum White! Stephen Davidson side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
9.19
Maurits Arveladze barges into Maurits de Boer. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Maurits de Boer runs off the knock.
10.47
Gary Johnstone catches Garry Matteo on the ankles. Gary Johnstone is warned by the referee! Garry Matteo stretches but gets up unharmed.
12.03
Stuart Glass knocks the ball to his team mate, Garry Mckinlay. Garry Mckinlay knocks in a cross ball towards Maurits de Boer. Maurits de Boer finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it flies just wide!
14.03
Andy Mckinlay catches Garry Matteo on the ankles. Andy Mckinlay is shown the yellow card! Garry Matteo stretches but gets up unharmed.
15.38
Andy Mckinlay pushes mid-way up the pitch. Andy Mckinlay runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Andy Mckinlay shoots from 20 yards. The ball comes in low, but Garry Ferguson smothers it!
20.44
Stuart Glass flicks a high pass forward. Garry Matteo controls it well on his chest. Garry Matteo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Maurits de Boer. Maurits de Boer tries a spectacular long range effort. The keeper, Anthony Smith, sees it late!! Goal for Partick Thistle!
28.37
Gary Johnstone knocks the ball to his team mate, David Young. David Young knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
34.43
Gary Thomson passes the ball forward to Stuart Gemmill. Stuart Gemmill passes the ball forward to Garry Mckinlay. Garry Mckinlay knocks in a cross ball towards Stuart Glass. Stuart Glass jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it is miles over!
42.32
Callum White threads a neat ball through to Garry Mckinlay. Garry Mckinlay shoots from 20 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
45.00
Roberto Martins barges into Stuart Glass. Roberto Martins is shown the yellow card! Stuart Glass runs off the knock.
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. Hamilton Academical also appear unchanged since the first half. The Hamilton Academical players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Hamilton Academical kick off!
47.19
Scott Hutchison flicks a high pass forward. Gary Johnstone collects the pass. Gary Johnstone hits a low pass to Stephen Davidson. Stephen Davidson knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Garry Ferguson who gathers it comfortably.
49.23
Paul Cleland comes in with a late challenge on Callum White. The referee calls over Paul Cleland and warns him to calm down! Callum White hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
51.46
Andy Mckinlay catches Maurits de Boer on the ankles. Andy Mckinlay is warned by the referee! Maurits de Boer stretches but gets up unharmed.
54.30
Garry Matteo knocks the ball forward to Garry Mckinlay. Garry Mckinlay knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Roberto Martins.
57.57
Maurits Arveladze takes it forward alone. Maurits Arveladze makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stephen Davidson. Stephen Davidson shoots from 25 yards but is denied by Garry Ferguson. Excellent save.
61.55
Andy Mckinlay flicks a high ball forward to Gary Johnstone who takes it down. Gary Johnstone threads a neat ball through to David Young. David Young makes a probing pass to Paul Cleland but he's offside!
69.04
Cristiano Arcadio plays the ball forward to Paul Cleland. Paul Cleland sees a break and surges forward. Paul Cleland controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies just wide!
71.00
Maurits Arveladze chips the ball to his team mate, Gary Johnstone. Gary Johnstone flicks a high ball forward to Stephen Davidson who takes it down. Stephen Davidson rushes past Gary Thomson! Callum White comes in with a late challenge on Stephen Davidson. Penalty for Hamilton Academical!!
71.00
The referee points to the spot..
72.27
Stephen Davidson slowly runs up. The keeper dives to the right but Stephen Davidson cheekily places the ball straight down the middle. Goal!
81.55
Paul Cleland hacks Stuart Gemmill from behind! The referee calls over Paul Cleland and shows him a yellow card! Stuart Gemmill runs off the knock.
84.52
Colin Hendry makes a probing pass to Maurits de Boer. Maurits de Boer knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Anthony Smith who gathers it comfortably.
87.54
Gary Johnstone flicks a high ball forward to Stephen Davidson who takes it down. Stephen Davidson knocks in a cross ball towards Billy Strachan. Billy Strachan makes a deft header but it whistles just wide of the post!
90.00
Paul Cleland flicks a high pass forward. David Young holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. David Young knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Stuart Gallacher.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Partick Thistle

Hamilton Academical
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
1
3
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
7
Yellow Cards
0
4
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
48.7%
51.3%
Play Area
23.7%
48.7%
27.6%

Scorers
Maurits de Boer 20
Stephen Davidson 72 (p)

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Garry Matteo of Partick Thistle

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

1.Anthony Smith (GK)
6
2.Scott Hutchison (DEF)
6
3.Maurits Arveladze (DEF)yellow card
6
4.Cristiano Arcadio (DEF)
6
5.Andy Mckinlay (DEF)yellow card
6
6.Roberto Martins (DEF)yellow card
4
7.Gary Johnstone (MID)
7
8.Paul Cleland (MID)yellow card
6
9.Stephen Davidson (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Billy Strachan (ATT)
6
11.David Young (ATT)
6
 
12.Arturo Nunez (ATT)
0
13.Scott Hendry (MID)
0
14.Ali Bogaczyk (MID)
0