Match Report


Ayr UnitedAyr United     Partick ThistlePartick Thistle
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Alec McStayA. McStay67
G
1
G
73Paul GallacherP. Gallacher
Christian ParadisoC. Paradiso78
D
2
D
70Billy GemmellB. Gemmell
Giampietro CorrentG. Corrent68
D
captain3
D
64Duccio FiciniD. Ficini
Arjan VermeulenA. Vermeulen68
D
4
D
63Kevin MorrisonK. Morrison
Paul JohnstoneP. Johnstone77
M
5
D
63Jody BrambleJ. Bramble
Atam VictoriaA. Victoria65
M
6
M
72Erwan DelhommeauE. Delhommeau
Stephen CaldwellS. Caldwell64
M
7captain
M
66Alex McGroryA. McGrory
Maurizio BagnacaniM. Bagnacani64
M
8
M
63Scott MortonS. Morton
Nico FrieserN. Frieser73
A
9
A
79David ElliottD. Elliott
Craig HendersonC. Henderson73
A
10
A
68Colin RaeC. Rae
Gavin CaldwellG. Caldwell68
A
11
A
66Julian EmmerlichJ. Emmerlich
 
Neil SullivanN. Sullivan65
D
12
G
66Gary GemmillG. Gemmill
Matt NaysmithM. Naysmith64
G
13
G
64Paulo VarelaP. Varela
Guglielmo MarrocoloG. Marrocolo58
A
14
G
58Dominic StrachanD. Strachan

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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Somerset Park where Ayr United play host to Partick Thistle. A crowd of 19,748 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Ayr United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Partick Thistle appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Gary Matteo.


0.00
Ayr United kick off and get the first half underway!
2.35
Stephen Caldwell deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Craig Henderson. Craig Henderson rushes past Duccio Ficini! Craig Henderson shoots from just inside the box but he balloons it over the crossbar!
10.19
Jody Bramble flicks a high pass forward. Erwan Delhommeau controls it well on his chest. Erwan Delhommeau sees David Elliott in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. David Elliott tries a spectacular long range effort but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
12.29
Maurizio Bagnacani threads a neat ball through to Nico Frieser. Nico Frieser shoots from outside the area. Paul Gallacher easily gets down and covers it.
18.03
Atam Victoria flicks a high pass forward to Gavin Caldwell who brings the ball under control. Gavin Caldwell plays a scrappy one-two with Nico Frieser and advances towards the goal... Some good footwork from Gavin Caldwell provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Ayr United!
27.17
Ayr United are in full control of this game.
28.06
Scott Morton knocks the ball to his team mate, Julian Emmerlich. Julian Emmerlich puts a great ball through but Colin Rae is slow coming back. It's an easy decision for the linesman. Offside!
33.39
Duccio Ficini hits a low pass to Alex McGrory. Alex McGrory controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Colin Rae. Colin Rae shoots from 20 yards but it is tipped over by Alec McStay.
36.31
Kevin Morrison flicks a high pass forward to Alex McGrory who brings the ball neatly under control. Alex McGrory sees David Elliott in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. David Elliott shoots from 25 yards but it is miles over!
38.10
Colin Rae hacks Giampietro Corrent from behind! The referee warns Colin Rae to calm down! Giampietro Corrent hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
39.07
Atam Victoria threads a neat ball through to Gavin Caldwell. Gavin Caldwell puts a great ball through. Craig Henderson runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
42.22
Giampietro Corrent sees Paul Johnstone in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Paul Johnstone flicks a high pass forward. Craig Henderson controls it well on his chest. Craig Henderson tries a spectacular long range effort but it is miles over!
44.43
Paul Johnstone threads a neat ball through to Craig Henderson. Craig Henderson makes a great pass forward. Gavin Caldwell runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
45.00
Scott Morton threads the ball through to Colin Rae. Colin Rae knocks in a cross ball towards David Elliott. David Elliott heads the ball goalwards but it flies wide!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Ayr United appear unchanged since the first half. Partick Thistle also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Partick Thistle kick off and get the second half underway!
48.05
Kevin Morrison knocks the ball to his team mate, Alex McGrory. Alex McGrory changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Alex McGrory finds some space and shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
51.14
Kevin Morrison hits a low pass to Erwan Delhommeau. Erwan Delhommeau knocks the ball forward to David Elliott. David Elliott shoots from 25 yards but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
54.28
Duccio Ficini threads a neat ball through to Scott Morton. Scott Morton makes a probing pass to Julian Emmerlich. Julian Emmerlich whips in a cross ball towards David Elliott. With a superhuman jump, David Elliott connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball is well placed but Christian Paradiso is standing on the goal line and blocks what would otherwise have been a goal!
61.39
With a delightful solo run, Maurizio Bagnacani stretches the opposition's defence. Maurizio Bagnacani lofts in a cross ball towards Nico Frieser. Nico Frieser whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
65.46
Arjan Vermeulen flicks a high pass forward to Stephen Caldwell who brings the ball under control. Showing composure, Stephen Caldwell laces a through ball forward to Nico Frieser. Nico Frieser edges inside the box! Nico Frieser shoots from just inside the box. Magnificent save by Paul Gallacher!
67.40
Kevin Morrison sees Erwan Delhommeau in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Erwan Delhommeau knocks the ball forward to David Elliott. David Elliott shoots from outside the area. Alec McStay is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
78.30
Arjan Vermeulen controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Atam Victoria. Atam Victoria runs straight at the opposition's defence. Atam Victoria lofts in a cross ball towards Nico Frieser. Nico Frieser makes a convincing header. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Ayr United!
89.23
Maurizio Bagnacani barges into Erwan Delhommeau. Maurizio Bagnacani is shown the yellow card! Erwan Delhommeau grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Ayr United

Partick Thistle
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
5
3
Shots off Target
2
5
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
56%
44%
Play Area
26.2%
40.5%
33.3%

Scorers
Gavin Caldwell 18
Nico Frieser 61, 78
David Elliott 67

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Nico Frieser of Ayr United

Match Ratings