Match Report
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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at McDiarmid Park where St. Johnstone play host to Partick Thistle. A crowd of 17,807 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both St. Johnstone and Partick Thistle are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Callum Booth.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both St. Johnstone and Partick Thistle are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Callum Booth.
0.00
Partick Thistle start the match!
6.53
Erwan Delhommeau flicks a high pass forward. David Elliott collects the pass. David Elliott tries a spectacular long range effort. David Elliott scores for Partick Thistle!!
14.08
Erwan Delhommeau makes a beautiful solo run. Erwan Delhommeau controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
15.54
Jody Bramble clumsily knocks into Colin Hendry. Jody Bramble is shown the yellow card! Colin Hendry hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
16.58
Dominic Gallacher flicks the ball to his team mate, Colin Hendry. Colin Hendry knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jody Bramble.
20.49
Neil Glass flicks a high pass forward. Marc Spengler collects the pass. Marc Spengler controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
24.15
Erwan Delhommeau plays the ball forward to Julian Emmerlich. Julian Emmerlich whips in a cross ball towards David Elliott. David Elliott rises majestically and gets a header on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
30.27
Alex McGrory flicks a high pass forward to Julian Emmerlich who brings the ball under control. Julian Emmerlich shoots from 20 yards. Solid save from Andy Hutchison.
38.11
Craig Mckinlay catches Colin Rae on the ankles. Craig Mckinlay is warned by the referee! Colin Rae hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
39.45
Craig Mckinlay laces a weighted ball forward to Neil Glass. Neil Glass threads a neat ball through to Kevin Campbell. Kevin Campbell knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Kevin Morrison.
40.54
Dominic Gallacher flicks a high pass forward. Marc Spengler easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Marc Spengler lofts in a cross ball towards Colin Hendry. Colin Hendry gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. St. Johnstone are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
44.26
Neil Glass makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Marc Spengler. Marc Spengler knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. St. Johnstone appear unchanged since the first half. Partick Thistle also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
St. Johnstone start the second half!
47.47
Billy Campbell decides to run forward with the ball. Billy Campbell advances inside the box! Billy Campbell side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
51.20
Billy Campbell threads a neat ball through to Kevin Campbell. Kevin Campbell shoots from distance but it slams into the crowd!
53.48
David Elliott clumsily knocks into Paul Matteo. David Elliott is shown the yellow card! Paul Matteo stretches but gets up unharmed.
55.58
Billy Gemmell brings the ball forward. Billy Gemmell flicks a high ball forward to David Elliott who gracefully takes it down. David Elliott tries a spectacular long range effort but it is tipped over by Andy Hutchison.
57.37
It's a corner kick. Scott Morton loops the ball out towards the edge of the box. Some good footwork from Julian Emmerlich provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Partick Thistle are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
59.34
Don Mcinnes flicks a high pass forward. Neil Glass holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Neil Glass passes the ball forward to Colin Hendry. Colin Hendry knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Kevin Morrison.
61.48
Alex McGrory flicks a high pass forward. David Elliott collects the pass. David Elliott shoots from outside the area but Andy Hutchison reads it well. Excellent save!
63.25
Erwan Delhommeau threads a neat ball through to Colin Rae. Colin Rae shoots from 25 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
69.01
Alex McGrory threads a neat ball through to Julian Emmerlich. Julian Emmerlich knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Paul Matteo.
72.32
Don Mcinnes advances with the ball. Don Mcinnes sees Colin Hendry in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Colin Hendry knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
73.27
Billy Campbell threads a neat ball through to Marc Spengler. Marc Spengler knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jody Bramble.
75.16
Paul Matteo clumsily knocks into David Elliott. The referee warns Paul Matteo to calm down! David Elliott stretches but gets up unharmed.
77.00
Scott Morton passes the ball forward to David Elliott. David Elliott shoots from 20 yards but Andy Hutchison reads it well. Fabulous save!
79.30
Dominic Gallacher receives the ball from a throw-in from Billy Campbell. Dominic Gallacher flicks a high pass forward to Marc Spengler who brings the ball under control. Marc Spengler knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
83.08
Paul Matteo laces a through ball forward to Billy Campbell. Billy Campbell flicks a high pass forward. Marc Spengler collects the pass. Marc Spengler knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Paul Gallacher who gathers it comfortably.
84.41
Paul Matteo flicks a high pass forward to Billy Campbell who brings the ball under control. Billy Campbell advances with the ball. Billy Campbell knocks in a cross ball towards Colin Hendry. Colin Hendry makes a convincing header but it is deflected wide by Billy Gemmell.
85.01
Corner kick to St. Johnstone. Neil Glass plays it to the near post. Julian Emmerlich gets to the ball and kicks it upfield to safety.
90.00
Paul Matteo flicks the ball to his team mate, Dominic Gallacher. Dominic Gallacher threads the ball through to Kevin Campbell. Kevin Campbell knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Paul Gallacher who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
2
6
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
58.7%
41.3%
Play Area
26.7%
45.3%
28%
Scorers
Billy Campbell 47 | David Elliott 7, 24 |
Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to David Elliott of Partick Thistle |
Match Ratings
1. | Andy Hutchison (GK) | 7 | |
2. | Don Mcinnes (DEF) | 6 | |
3. | Craig Mckinlay (DEF) | 6 | |
4. | Paul Matteo (DEF) | 6 | |
5. | David Gemmell (DEF) | 6 | |
6. | Billy Campbell (MID) | ![]() | 9 |
7. | Neil Glass (MID) | 7 | |
8. | Dominic Gallacher (MID) | 6 | |
9. | Colin Hendry (ATT) | 6 | |
10. | Marc Spengler (ATT) | 6 | |
11. | Kevin Campbell (ATT) | 6 | |
12. | John James (GK) | 0 | |
13. | Dominic Ferguson (MID) | 0 | |
14. | Andy Mason (ATT) | 0 |
1. | Paul Gallacher (GK) | 6 | |
2. | Billy Gemmell (DEF) | 7 | |
3. | Jody Bramble (DEF) | ![]() | 5 |
4. | Duccio Ficini (DEF) | 6 | |
5. | Kevin Morrison (DEF) | 6 | |
6. | Erwan Delhommeau (MID) | 7 | |
7. | Alex McGrory (MID) | 6 | |
8. | Scott Morton (MID) | 6 | |
9. | David Elliott (ATT) | ![]() ![]() ![]() | 9 |
10. | Colin Rae (ATT) | 6 | |
11. | Julian Emmerlich (ATT) | 7 | |
12. | Gary Gemmill (GK) | 0 | |
13. | Paulo Varela (GK) | 0 | |
14. | Dominic Strachan (GK) | 0 |