Match Report


PeterheadPeterhead     Partick ThistlePartick Thistle
James MorrisonJames Morrison Computer Player Computer Player
Enzo Gabriel Vitor SantiagoE. Vitor Santiago83
G
1
G
73Paul GallacherP. Gallacher
Stephane PoloniaS. Polonia77
D
2
D
70Billy GemmellB. Gemmell
Thanassis SarakisT. Sarakis83
D
3
D
65Duccio FiciniD. Ficini
Mathias DadiM. Dadi77
D
4
D
64Jody BrambleJ. Bramble
Marco ValenciaM. Valencia80
M
5
D
63Kevin MorrisonK. Morrison
Ed GalàsekE. Galàsek84
M
captain6
M
72Erwan DelhommeauE. Delhommeau
David ClelandD. Cleland84
M
7captain
M
66Alex McGroryA. McGrory
Alexander ZaussingerA. Zaussinger85
M
8
M
63Scott MortonS. Morton
Ángel GuzmánÁ. Guzmán73
A
9
A
79David ElliottD. Elliott
Gabriele LupatelliG. Lupatelli72
A
10
A
68Colin RaeC. Rae
Mohammed AppiahM. Appiah78
A
11
A
66Julian EmmerlichJ. Emmerlich
 
Billy HendersonB. Henderson73
D
12
G
66Gary GemmillG. Gemmill
Vincenzo MaiuriV. Maiuri79
M
13
G
64Paulo VarelaP. Varela
Altti HelinA. Helin88
A
14
G
58Dominic StrachanD. Strachan

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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Balmoor Stadium where Peterhead play host to Partick Thistle. A crowd of 20,900 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Peterhead 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 Stephen Cleland.


0.00
Partick Thistle kick off the first half!
3.35
Scott Morton knocks the ball forward to Colin Rae. Colin Rae tries a spectacular long range effort but Enzo Gabriel Vitor Santiago is on top of his game. Nice keeping!
4.35
David Cleland sees space and advances. David Cleland threads the ball through to Mohammed Appiah but he's offside!
8.29
David Cleland sees a break and surges forward. David Cleland hits a low pass to Ángel Guzmán. Some silky footwork from Ángel Guzmán provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
9.36
Duccio Ficini deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Erwan Delhommeau. Erwan Delhommeau deftly passes the ball to his team mate, David Elliott. David Elliott knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
10.59
Alex McGrory hits a low pass to Julian Emmerlich. Julian Emmerlich shoots from 25 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
14.29
Alexander Zaussinger sees Ángel Guzmán in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ángel Guzmán shoots from 20 yards but somehow Paul Gallacher manages to keep it out.
18.21
Colin Rae comes in with a late challenge on Stephane Polonia. Colin Rae is shown the yellow card! Stephane Polonia stretches but gets up unharmed.
21.12
Ed Galàsek makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ángel Guzmán. Ángel Guzmán knocks in a cross ball towards Gabriele Lupatelli. Gabriele Lupatelli jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
22.02
Scott Morton makes a probing pass to Colin Rae. Colin Rae plays a one-two with Julian Emmerlich and advances towards the goal... Colin Rae comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 9 yards out. Good keeping from Enzo Gabriel Vitor Santiago as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
23.29
Scott Morton takes a quick corner, playing it short to Jody Bramble. Jody Bramble muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
24.57
David Cleland makes a probing pass to Mohammed Appiah. Mohammed Appiah shoots from 25 yards. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
27.24
David Cleland controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mohammed Appiah. Mohammed Appiah knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
38.33
Scott Morton makes a probing pass to Colin Rae. Colin Rae whips in a cross ball towards David Elliott. With a superhuman jump, David Elliott connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it flies just off target!
42.49
David Cleland takes a quick throw-in, which Ed Galàsek takes on the chest. Ed Galàsek knocks the ball forward to Ángel Guzmán. Ángel Guzmán tries a spectacular long range effort but Paul Gallacher is on top of it.
44.01
Thanassis Sarakis sees Ed Galàsek in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ed Galàsek threads the ball through to Ángel Guzmán. Ángel Guzmán plays a one-two with Mohammed Appiah and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Ángel Guzmán provides some space. He shoots at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Ángel Guzmán!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

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

45.00
The whistle blows and Peterhead kick off!
47.51
David Cleland flicks a high pass forward to Gabriele Lupatelli who brings the ball under control. Gabriele Lupatelli shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Paul Gallacher!
54.06
Gabriele Lupatelli hacks Billy Gemmell from behind! Gabriele Lupatelli is given a warning by the referee! Billy Gemmell stretches but gets up unharmed.
61.52
Alex McGrory surges forward with the ball. Alex McGrory finds some space and shoots from distance but it's a woeful effort!
63.17
Scott Morton comes in with a late challenge on Ed Galàsek. The referee warns Scott Morton to calm down! Ed Galàsek hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
69.39
Ed Galàsek flicks a high pass forward. Mohammed Appiah collects the pass. Mohammed Appiah shoots from outside the area but it flies just off target!
83.31
Scott Morton flicks a high pass forward to David Elliott who brings the ball under control. David Elliott shoots from outside the area but it is tipped over by Enzo Gabriel Vitor Santiago.
84.26
Erwan Delhommeau takes the corner, swinging a high ball in towards the far post. Gabriele Lupatelli gets to the ball and clears it up field.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Peterhead

Partick Thistle
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
6
3
Shots off Target
2
4
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
53.7%
46.3%
Play Area
23.9%
46.3%
29.9%

Scorers
Mohammed Appiah 25
Ángel Guzmán 44

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Ángel Guzmán of Peterhead

Match Ratings