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
Luis GentoL. Gento78
D
2
D
65Duccio FiciniD. Ficini
Sven EmmerlichS. Emmerlich72
D
captain3
D
65Manuel BucchiM. Bucchi
Garry HendryG. Hendry71
D
4
D
64Jody BrambleJ. Bramble
Paul JohnstoneP. Johnstone77
M
5
D
63Kevin MorrisonK. Morrison
Atam VictoriaA. Victoria65
M
6
M
72Erwan DelhommeauE. Delhommeau
Stephen CaldwellS. Caldwell65
M
7captain
M
67Alex McGroryA. McGrory
Maurizio BagnacaniM. Bagnacani64
M
8
M
64Scott MortonS. Morton
Matt MeiklejohnM. Meiklejohn65
A
9
A
79David ElliottD. Elliott
Cesar CostaC. Costa64
A
10
A
68Colin RaeC. Rae
Guglielmo MarrocoloG. Marrocolo60
A
11
A
67Julian EmmerlichJ. Emmerlich
 
Giampietro CorrentG. Corrent68
D
12
G
66Gary GemmillG. Gemmill
Neil SullivanN. Sullivan66
D
13
M
64Alex GreigA. Greig
Matt NaysmithM. Naysmith64
G
14
G
58Dominic StrachanD. Strachan

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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Somerset Park where Ayr United play host to Partick Thistle. A crowd of 18,579 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor 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 Andy Ferguson.


0.00
The first half starts with Partick Thistle kicking off!
2.25
Scott Morton flicks a high pass forward. David Elliott controls it well on his chest. David Elliott shoots from long range but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
3.23
Manuel Bucchi comes in with a late challenge on Guglielmo Marrocolo. The referee warns Manuel Bucchi to calm down! Guglielmo Marrocolo stretches but gets up unharmed.
10.13
Sven Emmerlich flicks the ball to his team mate, Stephen Caldwell. Stephen Caldwell threads the ball through to Matt Meiklejohn. Matt Meiklejohn knocks in a cross ball towards Guglielmo Marrocolo. Guglielmo Marrocolo connects with a diving header but it slams into the crowd!
15.15
Jody Bramble makes a simple pass to Erwan Delhommeau. Erwan Delhommeau flicks the ball to his team mate, Julian Emmerlich. Julian Emmerlich whips in a cross ball towards Colin Rae. Colin Rae flicks the ball with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Superb keeping!
16.40
Sven Emmerlich sees Maurizio Bagnacani in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Maurizio Bagnacani plays the ball forward to Matt Meiklejohn. Matt Meiklejohn shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Great keeping!
18.01
Scott Morton knocks the ball forward to Julian Emmerlich. Julian Emmerlich knocks the ball to his team mate, Colin Rae. Colin Rae strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but Alec McStay is on top of it.
20.25
Scott Morton makes a beautiful pass to the feet of David Elliott. David Elliott sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is tipped over by Alec McStay.
21.50
It's a corner kick. Erwan Delhommeau kicks a low ball in to towards the near post. David Elliott cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but slams it into the crowd!
22.08
Jody Bramble takes it forward alone. Jody Bramble passes the ball forward to David Elliott. David Elliott whips in a cross ball towards Colin Rae. Colin Rae directs the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Alec McStay manages to keep it out.
28.47
Kevin Morrison surges forward with the ball. Kevin Morrison flicks a high pass forward. Julian Emmerlich controls it well on his chest. Julian Emmerlich deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Colin Rae but the linesman indicates offside!
34.11
Kevin Morrison threads a neat ball through to Erwan Delhommeau. Erwan Delhommeau makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Julian Emmerlich. Julian Emmerlich shoots from outside the area. Magnificent save by Alec McStay!
40.10
Kevin Morrison pushes up the pitch. Kevin Morrison controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Julian Emmerlich. Julian Emmerlich sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
45.00
Duccio Ficini threads the ball through to Alex McGrory. Alex McGrory makes a beautiful solo run. Alex McGrory sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

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
Ayr United start the second half!
47.50
Garry Hendry barges into Julian Emmerlich. The referee calls over Garry Hendry and shows him a yellow card! Julian Emmerlich gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
48.15
Luis Gento advances with the ball. Luis Gento makes an attacking run forward. Luis Gento puts a great ball through. Cesar Costa runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
53.33
Jody Bramble kicks a strong pass forward to Erwan Delhommeau. Erwan Delhommeau chips the ball to his team mate, Colin Rae. Colin Rae shoots from distance. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
57.29
Alex McGrory knocks the ball to his team mate, Colin Rae. Colin Rae shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
60.14
Erwan Delhommeau hacks Stephen Caldwell from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Stephen Caldwell runs off the knock.
65.54
With great vision, Jody Bramble plays the ball forward to Erwan Delhommeau. Erwan Delhommeau knocks the ball forward to Julian Emmerlich. Julian Emmerlich shoots from distance. The keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
66.36
Erwan Delhommeau hits a low pass to Julian Emmerlich. Julian Emmerlich shoots from 20 yards. Magnificent save by Alec McStay!
73.54
Garry Hendry passes the ball forward to Atam Victoria. Atam Victoria flicks a high pass forward to Cesar Costa who brings the ball neatly under control. Cesar Costa whips in a cross ball towards Matt Meiklejohn. Matt Meiklejohn makes a looping header on goal but slams it into the crowd!
75.38
Scott Morton barges into Paul Johnstone. Scott Morton is warned by the referee! Paul Johnstone stretches but gets up unharmed.
77.25
Manuel Bucchi threads a neat ball through to Scott Morton. Scott Morton makes an attacking run forward. Scott Morton finds some space and shoots from distance but it rises well off target!
87.24
Atam Victoria controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Cesar Costa. Cesar Costa knocks in a cross ball towards Matt Meiklejohn. With a superhuman jump, Matt Meiklejohn connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
90.00
Colin Rae catches Sven Emmerlich on the ankles. The referee calls over Colin Rae and shows him a yellow card! Sven Emmerlich hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Ayr United

Partick Thistle
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
2
8
Shots off Target
2
6
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
1
4
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
50%
50%
Play Area
32.2%
44.4%
23.3%

Scorers
Matt Meiklejohn 87
Colin Rae 53

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Alec McStay of Ayr United

Match Ratings
1.Alec McStay (GK)
9
2.Luis Gento (DEF)
7
3.Sven Emmerlich (DEF)
7
4.Garry Hendry (DEF)yellow card
6
5.Paul Johnstone (MID)
6
6.Atam Victoria (MID)
7
7.Stephen Caldwell (MID)
6
8.Maurizio Bagnacani (MID)
6
9.Matt Meiklejohn (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Cesar Costa (ATT)
7
11.Guglielmo Marrocolo (ATT)
6
 
12.Giampietro Corrent (DEF)
0
13.Neil Sullivan (DEF)
0
14.Matt Naysmith (GK)
0

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