Match Report


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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Firhill Park where Partick Thistle play host to Ayr United. A crowd of 2,470 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
Both Partick Thistle and Ayr United are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.


0.00
The first half starts with Ayr United kicking off!
2.55
Andy Law chips the ball to his team mate, Billy Booth. Billy Booth makes a probing pass to John McStay. John McStay sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Matt McCoist easily smothers it.
6.09
Duncan Burley flicks the ball to his team mate, Billy Ferguson. Billy Ferguson makes a beautiful solo run. Billy Ferguson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
9.19
Duncan Burley deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Neil Brady. Neil Brady makes a simple pass to Andy Henderson. Andy Henderson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
18.59
Craig Morrison knocks the ball forward to Alex Niven. Alex Niven knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
20.56
Neil Brady deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Andy Henderson. Andy Henderson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
28.06
Kevin Caldwell knocks the ball forward to Craig Morrison. Craig Morrison flicks the ball to his team mate, Neil James. Neil James knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
30.45
Neil Brady controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Andy Henderson. Andy Henderson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
33.58
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
34.17
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
44.30
Duncan Collins deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Duncan Telfer. Duncan Telfer knocks the ball forward to Neil James. Neil James finds some space and shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Gavin Elliott.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!


45.00
Partick Thistle kick off!
53.40
Duncan Telfer sees a break and surges forward. Duncan Telfer shoots from 25 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
55.15
Duncan Telfer hacks Neil Brady from behind! The referee calls over Duncan Telfer and warns him to calm down! Neil Brady gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
65.17
Andy Henderson comes in with a late challenge on Kevin Bremner. The referee calls over Andy Henderson and warns him to calm down! Kevin Bremner runs off the knock.
66.47
Scott Johnstone knocks the ball forward to Neil James. Neil James shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
69.49
Billy Ferguson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of John McStay. John McStay shoots from long range but somehow Matt McCoist manages to keep it out.
71.11
Billy Ferguson hacks Neil Gemmell from behind! Billy Ferguson is warned by the referee! Neil Gemmell runs off the knock.
72.27
Duncan Collins knocks the ball to his team mate, Duncan Telfer. Duncan Telfer sees a break and surges forward. Duncan Telfer shoots from long range but it flies wide!
73.39
Scott Johnstone passes the ball forward to Alex Niven. Alex Niven shoots from 20 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
84.16
Scott Johnstone makes a simple pass to Alex Niven. Alex Niven knocks in a cross ball towards Neil James. Neil James is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
89.24
Duncan Burley knocks the ball forward to Neil Brady. Neil Brady surges forward with the ball. Neil Brady sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Duncan Burley of Ayr United
Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
1
2
Shots off Target
5
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
53.8%
46.2%
Play Area
26.2%
49.2%
24.6%