Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Somerset Park where Ayr United play host to Partick Thistle. A crowd of 2,662 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
Ayr United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Partick Thistle appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.


0.00
The first half starts with Ayr United kicking off!
6.16
Gavin Matteo knocks the ball forward to Don Hansen. Don Hansen lofts in a cross ball towards Kevin Mcallister. Kevin Mcallister heads the ball goalwards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
14.12
Gavin Matteo knocks the ball forward to Paul Morrison. Paul Morrison knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alex James who gathers it comfortably.
20.32
Kevin Mcallister barges into Alberto Castro. Kevin Mcallister is warned by the referee! Alberto Castro stretches but gets up unharmed.
28.44
Dominic Bremner flicks the ball to his team mate, Elvis Turrini. Elvis Turrini makes a beautiful solo run. Elvis Turrini tries a spectacular long range effort. It curls slightly but Duncan James manages to gather it comfortably.
38.21
Paul McGrory controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dominic Henderson. Dominic Henderson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Paul Morrison. Paul Morrison controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
39.53
Paul McGrory flicks the ball to his team mate, Dominic Henderson. Dominic Henderson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kevin Mcallister. Kevin Mcallister knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alberto Castro.
40.31
Dominic Henderson knocks the ball to his team mate, Paul Morrison. Paul Morrison controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!


45.00
The whistle blows and Partick Thistle get the second half underway!
47.01
Gavin Matteo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kevin Mcallister. Kevin Mcallister knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Dominic Bremner.
48.29
Partick Thistle are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Ayr United's defence.
49.42
Billy Ritchie advances with the ball. Billy Ritchie knocks the ball forward to Paul Morrison. Paul Morrison sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
51.34
Dominic Henderson makes a simple pass to Paul Morrison. Paul Morrison knocks in a cross ball towards Kevin Mcallister. Kevin Mcallister directs the ball goalwards with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
55.01
Colin Mckinlay deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dominic Ferguson. Dominic Ferguson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
57.46
Paul McGrory chips the ball to his team mate, Dominic Henderson. Dominic Henderson flicks the ball to his team mate, Kevin Mcallister. Kevin Mcallister shoots from 25 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
59.35
David Mckinlay makes a probing pass to Colin Hendry. Colin Hendry knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Callum Matteo.
63.30
Elvis Turrini threads the ball through to Colin Hendry. Colin Hendry knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Duncan James who gathers it comfortably.
71.39
Colin Mckinlay knocks the ball forward to Colin Hendry. Colin Hendry tries a spectacular long range effort but it curls horrendously wide!
73.52
Dominic Ferguson clumsily knocks into Callum Matteo. The referee calls over Dominic Ferguson and shows him a yellow card! Callum Matteo stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!


The man of the match was awarded to Dominic Bremner of Partick Thistle

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 0 vs 0
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 0 vs 1
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 6 vs 1
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 1 vs 1
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 1
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 58.7301587301587 vs 41.2698412698413
Play Area
Home team third: 30.16%, Midfield: 46.03%, Away team third: 23.81%