Match Report


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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Firhill Park where Partick Thistle play host to Peterhead. A crowd of 19,451 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Partick Thistle are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Peterhead appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Gary Naysmith.


0.00
The whistle blows and Partick Thistle kick off!
2.34
Duccio Ficini plays the ball forward to Alex McGrory. Alex McGrory flicks a high pass forward. Julian Emmerlich holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Julian Emmerlich knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Julian Breyer.
6.28
Julian Breyer sees Alexander Zaussinger in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alexander Zaussinger flicks the ball to his team mate, Ezequiel Torres. Ezequiel Torres tries a spectacular long range effort. Paul Gallacher gathers the ball up comfortably. Quality keeping!
8.51
Ed Galàsek makes a probing pass to Albert Sanchez. Albert Sanchez shoots from outside the area. The ball comes in low, but Paul Gallacher smothers it!
9.54
Manuel Bucchi threads a neat ball through to Scott Morton. Scott Morton flicks a high pass forward. David Elliott collects the pass. David Elliott knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Enzo Gabriel Vitor Santiago who gathers it comfortably.
10.44
Julian Breyer flicks a high pass forward. Ed Galàsek collects the pass. Ed Galàsek flicks a high ball forward to Albert Sanchez who takes it down. Albert Sanchez knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Paul Gallacher who gathers it comfortably.
12.58
Erwan Delhommeau advances with the ball. Erwan Delhommeau shoots from long range but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
14.58
David Cleland sees Altti Helin in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Altti Helin shoots from 20 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
18.56
Ed Galàsek flicks a high pass forward. Altti Helin holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Altti Helin controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Ezequiel Torres through on goal. Ezequiel Torres makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but somehow Paul Gallacher manages to keep it out.
24.35
Alexander Zaussinger flicks a high ball forward to Ezequiel Torres who takes it down. Ezequiel Torres knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Paul Gallacher who gathers it comfortably.
27.15
Julian Breyer flicks a high pass forward. Ed Galàsek holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ed Galàsek knocks the ball forward to Ezequiel Torres. Ezequiel Torres knocks in a cross ball towards Altti Helin. With a superhuman jump, Altti Helin connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The keeper is on top of it. Good save!
28.13
Julian Breyer flicks a high pass forward. David Cleland holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. David Cleland surges forward with the ball. David Cleland whips in a cross ball towards Ezequiel Torres. Ezequiel Torres heads the ball goalwards but it whistles just wide of the post!
33.24
David Cleland flicks a high ball forward to Ezequiel Torres who takes it down. Ezequiel Torres lofts in a cross ball towards Altti Helin. Altti Helin makes a convincing header. Manuel Bucchi steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
36.22
Julian Emmerlich slams into Mathias Dadi with his studs up. Julian Emmerlich is shown the red card!! Mathias Dadi hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
39.16
Marco Valencia knocks the ball forward to Ezequiel Torres. Ezequiel Torres knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
42.50
Marco Valencia knocks the ball forward to Ezequiel Torres. Ezequiel Torres whips in a cross ball towards Albert Sanchez. Albert Sanchez fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

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

45.00
The whistle blows and Peterhead get the second half underway!
48.17
Erwan Delhommeau hacks Alexander Zaussinger from behind! Erwan Delhommeau is shown the yellow card! Alexander Zaussinger runs off the knock.
49.27
Julian Breyer makes a probing pass to Ed Galàsek. Ed Galàsek flicks a high pass forward. Ezequiel Torres collects the pass. Ezequiel Torres knocks in a cross ball towards Albert Sanchez. Albert Sanchez finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
51.10
Ed Galàsek knocks the ball to his team mate, Altti Helin. Altti Helin knocks in a cross ball towards Ezequiel Torres. Ezequiel Torres makes a convincing header. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
53.23
David Cleland hits a low pass to Albert Sanchez. Albert Sanchez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Manuel Bucchi.
59.19
Marco Valencia kicks a strong pass forward to Albert Sanchez. Albert Sanchez shoots from outside the area but it is tipped over by Paul Gallacher.
60.37
Corner kick to Peterhead. Marco Valencia plays it short to Ezequiel Torres. Ezequiel Torres heads the ball, flicking it across the into the box. Paul Gallacher scrambles forward, punching the ball out to safety!
63.54
Alexander Zaussinger flicks the ball to his team mate, Altti Helin. Altti Helin knocks in a cross ball towards Ezequiel Torres. Ezequiel Torres makes a convincing header. The ball takes a deflection leaving Paul Gallacher with no chance!! Goal for Peterhead!
66.20
Ed Galàsek changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Ed Galàsek sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Paul Gallacher gathers the ball up comfortably. Good keeping!
69.54
Mathias Dadi pushes mid-way up the pitch. Mathias Dadi flicks the ball to his team mate, Altti Helin. Altti Helin knocks in a cross ball towards Ezequiel Torres. Duccio Ficini comes in with a late challenge on Ezequiel Torres. Ezequiel Torres appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
71.15
Jody Bramble controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Scott Morton. Scott Morton hits a low pass to David Elliott. David Elliott knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Enzo Gabriel Vitor Santiago who gathers it comfortably.
72.15
Without breaking stride, Ed Galàsek plays the ball forward to Albert Sanchez. Albert Sanchez knocks in a cross ball towards Altti Helin. Altti Helin heads the ball goalwards. Wonderful reactions from Paul Gallacher keeps it out!
73.41
Marco Valencia chips the ball to his team mate, Altti Helin. Altti Helin knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Paul Gallacher who gathers it comfortably.
77.37
Ezequiel Torres barges into Kevin Morrison. The referee brings Ezequiel Torres to one side and gives him a warning! Kevin Morrison runs off the knock.
78.38
Alex McGrory sees Colin Rae in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Colin Rae shoots from distance. Superb reactions from Enzo Gabriel Vitor Santiago. What a save!
79.26
Scott Morton flicks a high pass forward. David Elliott controls it well on his chest. David Elliott knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Julian Breyer.
81.20
Alexander Zaussinger chips the ball to his team mate, Altti Helin. Altti Helin knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
85.52
Erwan Delhommeau flicks the ball to his team mate, David Elliott. David Elliott knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
89.22
Ed Galàsek threads a neat ball through to Albert Sanchez. Albert Sanchez whips in a cross ball towards Altti Helin. Altti Helin powers a header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
Goals
0
3
Shots on Target
1
13
Shots off Target
1
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
1
0

Possession
34.5%
65.5%
Play Area
39.1%
42.5%
18.4%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Ezequiel Torres of Peterhead

Match Ratings
1.Paul Gallacher (GK)
8
2.Duccio Ficini (DEF)
6
3.Manuel Bucchi (DEF)
6
4.Jody Bramble (DEF)
6
5.Kevin Morrison (DEF)
6
6.Erwan Delhommeau (MID)yellow card
6
7.Alex McGrory (MID)
6
8.Scott Morton (MID)
6
9.David Elliott (ATT)
6
10.Colin Rae (ATT)
6
11.Julian Emmerlich (ATT)red card
3
 
12.Gary Gemmill (GK)
0
13.Alex Greig (MID)
0
14.Dominic Strachan (GK)
0