Match Report


Partick ThistlePartick Thistle     Heart of MidlothianHeart of Midlothian
Computer Player Computer Player John Mackay John Mackay
Garry FergusonG. Ferguson63
G
1
G
58Don MasonD. Mason
David BremnerD. Bremner63
D
2
D
61Billy MatteoB. Matteo
Gary ThomsonG. Thomson62
D
captain3
D
59David MckinlayD. Mckinlay
Stuart GallacherS. Gallacher58
D
4
D
60Ferry VremanF. Vreman
Garry MatteoG. Matteo63
M
5captain
D
58Nick FletcherN. Fletcher
Stuart GlassS. Glass59
M
6
M
64Romero P. FerrerR. Ferrer
Callum WhiteC. White59
M
7
M
65Gian Paolo TangorraG. Tangorra
Stuart GemmillS. Gemmill56
M
8
M
66Alex RitchieA. Ritchie
Garry MckinlayG. Mckinlay61
A
9
M
63Scott ElliottS. Elliott
Maurits de BoerM. de Boer59
A
10
A
62Richard HendersonR. Henderson
Colin HendryC. Hendry59
A
11
A
64Stuart BurleyS. Burley
 
Richard BremnerR. Bremner58
D
12
D
57Gerhard TöpferG. Töpfer
Colin McGroryC. McGrory55
M
13
M
60Alan VickersA. Vickers
Christian SchöllC. Schöll55
A
14
A
65Matt GreigM. Greig

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Firhill Park where Partick Thistle play host to Heart of Midlothian. A crowd of 11,613 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Partick Thistle are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Heart of Midlothian appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Kevin Booth.


0.00
The whistle blows and Partick Thistle kick off!
8.51
Garry Matteo sees a break and surges forward. Garry Matteo plays a one-two with Colin Hendry and rushes in on goal... Garry Matteo cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
16.24
Ferry Vreman makes a probing pass to Alex Ritchie. Alex Ritchie flicks a high ball forward to Richard Henderson who takes it down. Richard Henderson shoots from 25 yards but it is tipped over by Garry Ferguson.
17.52
Alex Ritchie takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the far post. Some silky footwork from Billy Matteo provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
18.58
Stuart Burley catches David Bremner on the ankles. Stuart Burley is warned by the referee! David Bremner runs off the knock.
20.09
Stuart Glass brings the ball forward. Stuart Glass knocks in a cross ball towards Colin Hendry. Colin Hendry rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it's drastically wayward!
21.52
Richard Henderson sees a break and surges forward. Richard Henderson knocks the ball forward to Stuart Burley but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
27.37
Romero P. Ferrer makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stuart Burley. Stuart Burley shoots from long range. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
39.56
Alex Ritchie deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stuart Burley. Stuart Burley shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
40.18
Richard Henderson makes a probing pass to Romero P. Ferrer. Romero P. Ferrer finds some space and shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
44.01
Romero P. Ferrer kicks a strong pass forward to Alex Ritchie. Alex Ritchie threads a neat, attacking ball through to Richard Henderson. Some world-class footwork from Richard Henderson provides some space. He rifles a shot at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
45.00
Gary Thomson flicks a high pass forward to Callum White who brings the ball under control. Callum White makes a probing pass to Maurits de Boer. Maurits de Boer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Partick Thistle appear unchanged since the first half. Heart of Midlothian 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
Heart of Midlothian kick off and get the second half underway!
54.50
Stuart Glass comes in with a late challenge on Richard Henderson. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Richard Henderson carries on, but is struggling a bit.
59.11
Alex Ritchie passes the ball forward to Richard Henderson. Richard Henderson flicks a high pass forward. Stuart Burley controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Some awkward footwork from Stuart Burley provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
65.09
Stuart Gallacher comes in with a late challenge on Gian Paolo Tangorra. The referee warns Stuart Gallacher to calm down! Gian Paolo Tangorra runs off the knock.
67.58
Billy Matteo threads the ball through to Richard Henderson. Richard Henderson makes an attacking run forward. Richard Henderson plays a one-two with Alex Ritchie and advances towards the goal... Richard Henderson cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
69.19
Nick Fletcher chips the ball to his team mate, Stuart Burley. Stuart Burley flicks a high pass forward. Richard Henderson holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Richard Henderson lofts in a cross ball towards Romero P. Ferrer. Romero P. Ferrer knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Garry Ferguson!
72.48
David Bremner controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stuart Glass. Stuart Glass kicks a strong pass forward to Garry Matteo. Garry Matteo tries a spectacular long range effort. Don Mason comfortably gets down and covers it.
73.49
Alex Ritchie passes the ball forward to Scott Elliott. Scott Elliott knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
75.23
Stuart Gallacher flicks a high pass forward. Maurits de Boer collects the pass. Maurits de Boer knocks the ball to his team mate, Garry Mckinlay. Garry Mckinlay whips in a cross ball towards Maurits de Boer. Maurits de Boer is unmarked! He powers a header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
78.54
Gary Thomson hits a low pass to Callum White. Callum White passes the ball forward to Garry Mckinlay. Garry Mckinlay controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Garry Mckinlay scores for Partick Thistle!!
85.08
Alex Ritchie kicks a strong pass forward to Richard Henderson. Richard Henderson shoots from outside the area but it flies wide!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Partick Thistle

Heart of Midlothian
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
3
4
Shots off Target
2
6
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
46.6%
53.4%
Play Area
34.2%
49.3%
16.4%

Scorers
Maurits de Boer 75
Garry Mckinlay 79
Stuart Burley 27

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Garry Mckinlay 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)
7
6.Stuart Glass (MID)yellow card
7
7.Callum White (MID)
7
8.Stuart Gemmill (MID)
6
9.Garry Mckinlay (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Maurits de Boer (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Colin Hendry (ATT)
6
 
12.Richard Bremner (DEF)
0
13.Colin McGrory (MID)
0
14.Christian Schöll (ATT)
0

1.Don Mason (GK)
6
2.Billy Matteo (DEF)
6
3.David Mckinlay (DEF)
6
4.Ferry Vreman (DEF)
6
5.Nick Fletcher (DEF)
6
6.Romero P. Ferrer (MID)
8
7.Gian Paolo Tangorra (MID)
6
8.Alex Ritchie (MID)
7
9.Scott Elliott (MID)
6
10.Richard Henderson (ATT)
8
11.Stuart Burley (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Gerhard Töpfer (DEF)
0
13.Alan Vickers (MID)
0
14.Matt Greig (ATT)
0