Match Report


Partick ThistlePartick Thistle     CelticCeltic
Computer Player Computer Player Brendan Mcmahon Brendan Mcmahon
Paul GallacherP. Gallacher73
G
1
G
83Allan SørensenA. Sørensen
Duccio FiciniD. Ficini65
D
2
D
71Pier Giovanni PinatoP. Pinato
Manuel BucchiM. Bucchi65
D
3
D
76Philippe NilisP. Nilis
Jody BrambleJ. Bramble64
D
4
D
72Tiziano VeroneseT. Veronese
Kevin MorrisonK. Morrison63
D
5
M
78Luukas SteniusL. Stenius
Erwan DelhommeauE. Delhommeau72
M
6
M
76Alex McGroryA. McGrory
Alex McGroryA. McGrory67
M
captain7
M
76Noah FrommN. Fromm
Alex GreigA. Greig64
M
8captain
M
75Ignacio AguileraI. Aguilera
David ElliottD. Elliott79
A
9
A
76Julio Ricardo CastromanJ. Castroman
Colin RaeC. Rae68
A
10
A
74Arno PiketA. Piket
Julian EmmerlichJ. Emmerlich67
A
11
A
75Duncan BrambleD. Bramble
 
Gary GemmillG. Gemmill66
G
12
D
71Uwe FreundU. Freund
Dominic StrachanD. Strachan58
G
13
M
76Gianfranco GonzalezG. Gonzalez
Fabian N. TeodoraniF. Teodorani55
M
14
A
74Daniel RegoD. Rego

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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Firhill Park where Partick Thistle play host to Celtic. A crowd of 18,425 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Partick Thistle are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Celtic appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Alex Hutchison.


0.00
The first half starts with Celtic kicking off!
3.59
Alex McGrory makes an attacking run forward. Alex McGrory whips in a cross ball towards Julio Ricardo Castroman. Julio Ricardo Castroman directs the ball goalwards with his head but it is shockingly off target!
4.42
Kevin Morrison knocks the ball to his team mate, Alex McGrory. Alex McGrory sees Colin Rae in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Colin Rae knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Allan Sørensen who gathers it comfortably.
10.44
Alex McGrory threads the ball through to Julian Emmerlich. Julian Emmerlich knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
15.28
Luukas Stenius flicks a high pass forward to Duncan Bramble who brings the ball under control. Duncan Bramble lofts in a cross ball towards Arno Piket. Arno Piket is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it flies just wide!
16.42
Kevin Morrison flicks a high ball forward to Erwan Delhommeau who takes it down. Erwan Delhommeau makes a simple pass to David Elliott. David Elliott skips past Tiziano Veronese! David Elliott cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for David Elliott!
21.26
Without breaking stride, Noah Fromm plays the ball forward to Arno Piket. Arno Piket rushes past Jody Bramble! Arno Piket looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
30.07
Alex Greig makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Colin Rae. Colin Rae lofts in a cross ball towards David Elliott. With a superhuman jump, David Elliott connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but Allan Sørensen reads it well. Fabulous stop!
36.27
Manuel Bucchi knocks the ball forward to Alex Greig. Alex Greig flicks a high ball forward to Julian Emmerlich who takes it down. Julian Emmerlich knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
38.56
Tiziano Veronese flicks a high pass forward. Luukas Stenius holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Luukas Stenius threads a neat ball through to Julio Ricardo Castroman. Julio Ricardo Castroman runs straight at the defence! Manuel Bucchi hacks Julio Ricardo Castroman from behind! Julio Ricardo Castroman appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
39.58
Julian Emmerlich comes in with a late challenge on Tiziano Veronese. The referee brings Julian Emmerlich to one side and gives him a warning! Tiziano Veronese runs off the knock.
40.32
Philippe Nilis threads a neat ball through to Alex McGrory. Alex McGrory controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Julio Ricardo Castroman. Julio Ricardo Castroman plays a quick one-two with Arno Piket and rushes in on goal... Julio Ricardo Castroman shoots from just inside the box. The ball takes a deflection leaving Paul Gallacher with no chance!! Goal for Celtic!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

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

45.00
Partick Thistle kick off!
48.48
Tiziano Veronese kicks a strong pass forward to Noah Fromm. Noah Fromm flicks the ball to his team mate, Julio Ricardo Castroman. Julio Ricardo Castroman knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
49.21
Erwan Delhommeau barges into Ignacio Aguilera. The referee calls over Erwan Delhommeau and shows him a yellow card! Ignacio Aguilera stretches but gets up unharmed.
51.28
Alex McGrory knocks the ball to his team mate, David Elliott. David Elliott knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Allan Sørensen who gathers it comfortably.
54.33
Pier Giovanni Pinato kicks a strong pass forward to Alex McGrory. Alex McGrory flicks a high ball forward to Duncan Bramble who takes it down. Duncan Bramble knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
57.41
Tiziano Veronese barges into Erwan Delhommeau. Tiziano Veronese is warned by the referee! Erwan Delhommeau runs off the knock.
59.55
Alex McGrory controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, David Elliott. David Elliott tries a spectacular long range effort. Allan Sørensen gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
60.06
Alex McGrory knocks the ball to his team mate, Julio Ricardo Castroman. Julio Ricardo Castroman whips in a cross ball towards Duncan Bramble. Duncan Bramble makes a deft header but is denied by Kevin Morrison. Excellent block.
66.20
Tiziano Veronese makes a probing pass to Alex McGrory. Alex McGrory flicks a high pass forward. Arno Piket collects the pass. Arno Piket kicks a strong pass forward to Julio Ricardo Castroman but the referee indicates it's offside!
71.43
Erwan Delhommeau barges into Tiziano Veronese. The referee calls over Erwan Delhommeau and shows him his second yellow card! He's sending him off!! Tiziano Veronese runs off the knock.
77.57
Celtic have made 3 substitutions with Uwe Freund replacing Tiziano Veronese, Gianfranco Gonzalez replacing Noah Fromm and Daniel Rego replacing Duncan Bramble .
78.57
Duccio Ficini flicks a high pass forward. Alex Greig controls it well on his chest. Alex Greig flicks a high pass forward. David Elliott collects the pass. David Elliott controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Allan Sørensen gathers the ball up comfortably. Great keeping!
79.30
Duccio Ficini barges into Arno Piket. The referee calls over Duccio Ficini and shows him a yellow card! Arno Piket hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
81.12
Jody Bramble hacks Julio Ricardo Castroman from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Julio Ricardo Castroman stretches but gets up unharmed.
83.48
Philippe Nilis threads the ball through to Gianfranco Gonzalez. Gianfranco Gonzalez chips the ball to his team mate, Julio Ricardo Castroman. Julio Ricardo Castroman shoots from 25 yards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
85.48
Alex McGrory makes a probing pass to Daniel Rego. Daniel Rego knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
87.32
Philippe Nilis chips the ball to his team mate, Alex McGrory. Alex McGrory flicks a high pass forward. Daniel Rego controls it well on his chest. Daniel Rego knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jody Bramble.
90.00
Uwe Freund powers a long ball forward. Julio Ricardo Castroman shoots from outside the area. Paul Gallacher easily gets down and covers it.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Partick Thistle

Celtic
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
4
5
Shots off Target
0
2
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
5
1
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
1
0

Possession
39%
61%
Play Area
31.7%
42.7%
25.6%

Scorers
David Elliott 16
Arno Piket 21
Julio Ricardo Castroman 40

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Julio Ricardo Castroman of Celtic

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

1.Allan Sørensen (GK)
6
2.Pier Giovanni Pinato (DEF)
6
3.Philippe Nilis (DEF)
6
4.Tiziano Veronese (DEF)
6
5.Luukas Stenius (MID)
6
6.Alex McGrory (MID)
7
7.Noah Fromm (MID)
6
8.Ignacio Aguilera (MID)
6
9.Julio Ricardo Castroman (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Arno Piket (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Duncan Bramble (ATT)
6
 
12.Uwe Freund (DEF)
6
13.Gianfranco Gonzalez (MID)
6
14.Daniel Rego (ATT)
6