Match Report


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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Fir Park where Motherwell play host to Partick Thistle. A crowd of 18,570 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Motherwell and Partick Thistle are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Scott Gemmill.


0.00
The whistle blows and Partick Thistle kick off!
2.47
Daniel Dié hits a low pass to Rodrigo Barajas. Rodrigo Barajas finds some space and shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
4.54
Igor Simonian flicks a high pass forward. Marc Bridges holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Marc Bridges knocks the ball to his team mate, Anatoliy Yevstratenko. Anatoliy Yevstratenko whips in a cross ball towards Darren Taylor. Darren Taylor whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Partick Thistle!
8.01
Lee Nicholls plays the ball forward to Darren Taylor. Darren Taylor advances inside the box! Darren Taylor cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
9.38
Lee Nicholls catches Daniel Dié on the ankles. The referee brings Lee Nicholls to one side and gives him a warning! Daniel Dié hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
10.45
Henry Meredith flicks the ball to his team mate, Fabio Budan. Fabio Budan controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Kent Clark gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice save!
15.16
With vision, Alexei Loko laces a weighted ball forward to Pier Giovanni Sogliano. Pier Giovanni Sogliano makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Anatoliy Yevstratenko but he's offside!
16.46
With vision, Yurtcan Sükür plays the ball forward to Alexei Loko. Alexei Loko hits a low pass to Darren Taylor. Darren Taylor knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
18.25
Daniel Dié threads the ball through to Fabio Budan. Fabio Budan whips in a cross ball towards Emile Walsh. Emile Walsh connects with a diving header but Kent Clark is on top of it.
20.44
Valeriy Kostiuk pushes up the pitch. Valeriy Kostiuk kicks a strong pass forward to Anatoliy Yevstratenko. Anatoliy Yevstratenko shoots from distance. The keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
24.12
Valeriy Kostiuk controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ivan Hernandez. Ivan Hernandez knocks the ball to his team mate, Darren Taylor. Darren Taylor shoots from long range. Fantastic reaction save from Danny Kewell!
26.16
With imagination, Celestine Amunike picks a pass forward to Henry Meredith. Henry Meredith knocks the ball to his team mate, Fabio Budan. Fabio Budan whips in a cross ball towards Rodrigo Barajas. Rodrigo Barajas heads the ball goalwards. The ball takes a deflection leaving Kent Clark with no chance!! Goal for Motherwell!
32.37
Celestine Amunike flicks a high ball forward to Simo Henrikintytar who takes it down. Simo Henrikintytar flicks a high pass forward. Emile Walsh collects the pass. Emile Walsh whips in a cross ball towards Fabio Budan. Fabio Budan makes a convincing header. Kent Clark effortlessly picks it out of the air!
33.42
Henry Meredith makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Fabio Budan. Fabio Budan shoots from outside the area but it flies well off target!
34.08
Serge Lachuer makes a probing pass to Simo Henrikintytar. Simo Henrikintytar makes a probing pass to Rodrigo Barajas. Rodrigo Barajas lofts in a cross ball towards Emile Walsh. Emile Walsh flicks the ball with his head but it slams into the crowd!
36.48
Serge Lachuer hacks Anatoliy Yevstratenko from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Anatoliy Yevstratenko stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
Yurtcan Sükür threads a neat ball through to Lee Nicholls. Showing fabulous composure, Lee Nicholls laces a weighted ball forward to Anatoliy Yevstratenko. Anatoliy Yevstratenko flicks the ball to his team mate, Darren Taylor. Some silky footwork from Darren Taylor provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Motherwell appear unchanged since the first half. Partick Thistle also appear unchanged since the first half. The Motherwell players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
The second half starts with Motherwell kicking off!
49.35
Andres Santiago hits a low pass to Fabio Budan. Fabio Budan finds some space and shoots from distance but Kent Clark reads it well. Fabulous stop!
53.16
Henry Meredith passes the ball forward to Fabio Budan. Fabio Budan plays a one-two with Rodrigo Barajas and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Fabio Budan provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
54.10
Daniel Dié catches Lee Nicholls on the ankles. Daniel Dié is shown the yellow card! Lee Nicholls runs off the knock.
55.05
Seeing Lee Nicholls's run, Alexei Loko quickly throws the ball into his path. Lee Nicholls flicks a high pass forward to Anatoliy Yevstratenko who brings the ball under control. Anatoliy Yevstratenko tries a spectacular long range effort but it's a woeful effort!
59.34
Celestine Amunike threads a neat ball through to Simo Henrikintytar. Simo Henrikintytar sees Fabio Budan in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Fabio Budan knocks in a cross ball towards Emile Walsh. Igor Simonian hacks Emile Walsh from behind! Penalty not given!!
60.20
Lee Nicholls passes the ball forward to Pier Giovanni Sogliano. Pier Giovanni Sogliano whips in a cross ball towards Darren Taylor. Darren Taylor finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but Danny Kewell is on top of it.
61.14
Andres Santiago sees a break and surges forward. Andres Santiago shoots from 25 yards but it is tipped over by Kent Clark.
65.31
Henry Meredith threads the ball through to Fabio Budan. Fabio Budan whips in a cross ball towards Emile Walsh. Emile Walsh finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Kent Clark picks it out of the air!
66.49
Serge Lachuer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Henry Meredith. Henry Meredith flicks a high ball forward to Emile Walsh who takes it down. Emile Walsh chips the ball to his team mate, Rodrigo Barajas. Rodrigo Barajas shoots from just inside the box. Kent Clark gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent save!
67.09
Serge Lachuer chips the ball to his team mate, Andres Santiago. Andres Santiago threads the ball through to Emile Walsh. Emile Walsh tries a spectacular long range effort but it's well over the bar!
69.49
Lee Nicholls clumsily knocks into Andres Santiago. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Andres Santiago carries on, but is struggling a bit.
71.26
Marc Bridges plays the ball forward to Pier Giovanni Sogliano. Pier Giovanni Sogliano whips in a cross ball towards Anatoliy Yevstratenko. Anatoliy Yevstratenko directs the ball goalwards with his head but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
77.46
Igor Simonian threads a neat ball through to Marc Bridges. Marc Bridges threads a neat ball through to Pier Giovanni Sogliano. Pier Giovanni Sogliano shoots from outside the area. Magnificent save by Danny Kewell!
79.41
Alexei Loko makes a simple pass to Anatoliy Yevstratenko. Anatoliy Yevstratenko finds some space and shoots from distance but Danny Kewell reads it well. Great save!
85.43
Yurtcan Sükür flicks a high ball forward to Lee Nicholls who takes it down. Lee Nicholls kicks a strong pass forward to Anatoliy Yevstratenko. Anatoliy Yevstratenko edges inside the box! Anatoliy Yevstratenko rockets a shot on goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Partick Thistle!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
9
7
Shots off Target
4
4
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
50.5%
49.5%
Play Area
24.2%
44.2%
31.6%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Anatoliy Yevstratenko of Partick Thistle

Match Ratings