Match Report
| Partick Thistle | Partick Thistle |  |  | Elgin City | Elgin City | ||||||||||||||||
| Harry Ellis | Harry Ellis | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Alex James | A. James |  | 54 | G |  | 1 | | G | 53 |  | Jose Pascual | J. Pascual | |||||||||
| Dominic Bremner | D. Bremner | | 55 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 65 | | Scott Elliott | S. Elliott | |||||||||
| Matt James | M. James | | 40 | D | | 3 | | D | 52 |  | Les White | L. White | |||||||||
| Scott Hutchison | S. Hutchison | | 41 | D | | 4 | | D | 48 | | Richard McGrory | R. McGrory | |||||||||
| David Mckinlay | D. Mckinlay | | 44 | M | | 5 | | D | 46 | | Matt Greig | M. Greig | |||||||||
| Paul Mcinnes | P. Mcinnes | | 40 | M | | 6 | | M | 53 | | Arthur Tolley | A. Tolley | |||||||||
| Alec Cleland | A. Cleland | | 42 | M | | 7 | | M | 52 | | Don Henderson | D. Henderson | |||||||||
| Elvis Turrini | E. Turrini |  | 49 | M | | 8 | | M | 50 | | Colin Mason | C. Mason | |||||||||
| Dominic Ferguson | D. Ferguson | | 52 | A | | 9 | | A | 66 | | Garry Ferguson | G. Ferguson | |||||||||
| Gary Cottee | G. Cottee | | 45 | A | | 10 | | A | 65 | | Andy Cleland | A. Cleland | |||||||||
| Paul Law | P. Law | | 41 | A | | 11 | | A | 55 | | Alex James | A. James | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Firhill Park where Partick Thistle play host to Elgin City. A crowd of 4,473 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
Partick Thistle are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Elgin City appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Partick Thistle are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Elgin City appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Partick Thistle kick off!
8.19
0-0The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
10.40
0-0Arthur Tolley makes a probing pass to Alex James. Alex James shoots from 20 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
14.35
0-0Arthur Tolley knocks the ball forward to Andy Cleland. Andy Cleland knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Scott Hutchison.
15.09
0-0Les White chips the ball to his team mate, Don Henderson. Don Henderson decides to run forward with the ball. Don Henderson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Garry Ferguson but he's offside!
16.02
0-0Colin Mason passes the ball forward to Andy Cleland. Andy Cleland plays a perfect one-two with Alex James and rushes in on goal... Andy Cleland takes a shot at goal. Alex James easily smothers it.
20.15
Alec Cleland surges forward with the ball. Alec Cleland finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
21.01
1-0Paul Mcinnes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dominic Ferguson. Dominic Ferguson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gary Cottee. Gary Cottee rockets a shot on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
27.16
Paul Mcinnes flicks the ball to his team mate, Dominic Ferguson. Dominic Ferguson 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!
28.38
Richard McGrory decides to run forward with the ball. Richard McGrory kicks a strong pass forward to Garry Ferguson. Garry Ferguson sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Magnificent save by Alex James!
30.54
Richard McGrory makes a simple pass to Don Henderson. Don Henderson knocks the ball forward to Alex James. Alex James lofts in a cross ball towards Andy Cleland. Andy Cleland powers a header at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
33.53
Don Henderson makes a probing pass to Garry Ferguson. Garry Ferguson whips in a cross ball towards Alex James. Alex James connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
36.20
1-0Matt Greig comes in with a late challenge on Paul Mcinnes. The referee calls over Matt Greig and warns him to calm down! Paul Mcinnes runs off the knock.
40.57
David Mckinlay decides to run forward with the ball. David Mckinlay knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
Colin Mason controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Garry Ferguson. Garry Ferguson shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
The second half starts with Elgin City kicking off!
47.30
1-0Don Henderson barges into Paul Mcinnes. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Paul Mcinnes runs off the knock.
48.16
Don Henderson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alex James. Alex James shoots from outside the area but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
49.10
Paul Mcinnes makes a probing pass to Gary Cottee. Gary Cottee chips the ball to his team mate, Paul Law. Paul Law shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
54.29
Arthur Tolley makes a simple pass to Garry Ferguson. Garry Ferguson knocks the ball forward to Alex James but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
57.08
Don Henderson sees space and advances. Don Henderson passes the ball forward to Alex James. Alex James cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Alex James easily smothers it.
60.19
Alec Cleland makes a beautiful solo run. Alec Cleland makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dominic Ferguson. Dominic Ferguson shows great control and tries a shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
61.32
Elvis Turrini catches Arthur Tolley on the ankles. Elvis Turrini is given a warning by the referee! Arthur Tolley runs off the knock.
63.50
Dominic Bremner decides to run forward with the ball. Dominic Bremner knocks the ball to his team mate, Gary Cottee. Gary Cottee shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
65.42
Paul Mcinnes kicks a strong pass forward to Paul Law. Paul Law passes the ball forward to Dominic Ferguson. Dominic Ferguson tries a spectacular strike. Magnificent save by Jose Pascual!
67.01
Scott Hutchison flicks the ball to his team mate, Alec Cleland. Alec Cleland makes a probing pass to Dominic Ferguson. Dominic Ferguson plays a perfect one-two with Gary Cottee and rushes in on goal... Dominic Ferguson cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
71.09
Arthur Tolley threads the ball through to Andy Cleland. Andy Cleland shoots from 25 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
75.28
Colin Mason makes a probing pass to Andy Cleland. Andy Cleland deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Garry Ferguson. Garry Ferguson cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
90.00
Don Henderson makes a probing pass to Andy Cleland. Andy Cleland knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Scott Hutchison.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
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