Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Firhill Park where Partick Thistle play host to Arbroath. A crowd of 17,756 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Both Partick Thistle and Arbroath are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.


0.00
The whistle blows and Partick Thistle get the match underway!
3.09
Stefan Verlinden flicks the ball to his team mate, Andy Booth. Andy Booth lofts in a cross ball towards Richard Henderson. Richard Henderson directs the ball goalwards with his head. Craig Dalglish manages to gather it comfortably.
6.34
Matt Dalglish makes a probing pass to Bruno Postiga. Bruno Postiga knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Matt Gemmill.
8.53
Matt Dalglish threads the ball through to Richard Henderson. Richard Henderson finds some space and shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
9.36
David Booth makes a simple pass to Richard Henderson. Richard Henderson knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Craig Dalglish who gathers it comfortably.
10.21
John Beagrie knocks the ball forward to Kevin Mckinlay. Kevin Mckinlay knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Benoit Nervo.
12.29
Stefan Verlinden sees space and advances. Stefan Verlinden knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Garry Gough.
18.45
Matt Dalglish kicks a strong pass forward to Bruno Postiga. Bruno Postiga deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Andy Booth. Andy Booth shoots from just inside the box. It's miles wide!
20.05
Stefan Verlinden knocks the ball to his team mate, Richard Henderson. Richard Henderson whips in a cross ball towards Andy Booth. Andy Booth is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it is miles over!
21.18
David Booth sees space and advances. David Booth knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
22.34
Tiago Reis knocks the ball forward to David Telfer. David Telfer whips in a cross ball towards Callum Niven. Callum Niven heads the ball goalwards but it curls horrendously wide!
24.58
David Booth flicks the ball to his team mate, Richard Henderson. Richard Henderson knocks in a cross ball towards Andy Booth. Andy Booth flicks the ball with his head. Magnificent save by Craig Dalglish!
27.41
Matt Gemmill knocks the ball forward to John Beagrie. John Beagrie knocks the ball forward to David Telfer. David Telfer tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
28.36
John Beagrie chips the ball to his team mate, David Telfer. David Telfer knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alec Collins who gathers it comfortably.
32.28
Matt Dalglish threads the ball through to Richard Henderson. Richard Henderson knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Craig Dalglish who gathers it comfortably.
33.09
David Booth sees a break and surges forward. David Booth sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies wide!
34.21
Stefan Verlinden threads the ball through to Andy Booth. Andy Booth sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
42.31
Matt Gemmill decides to run forward with the ball. Matt Gemmill makes a beautiful solo run. Matt Gemmill lofts in a cross ball towards Kevin Mckinlay. Kevin Mckinlay connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!


45.00
Arbroath kick off the second half!
59.35
John Beagrie makes a probing pass to Kevin Mckinlay. Kevin Mckinlay knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Benoit Nervo.
65.09
Dominic Gough controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Kevin Mckinlay. Kevin Mckinlay knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
67.09
Arbroath are easily keeping Partick Thistle at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
69.26
Stefan Verlinden kicks a strong pass forward to Richard Henderson. Richard Henderson knocks in a cross ball towards Andy Booth. Andy Booth is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Craig Dalglish easily picks it out of the air!
78.16
Richard Henderson clumsily knocks into Garry Gough. The referee calls over Richard Henderson and shows him a yellow card! Garry Gough hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
79.56
Matt Gemmill kicks a strong pass forward to Dominic Gough. Dominic Gough makes a probing pass to Kevin Mckinlay. Kevin Mckinlay finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
81.52
Stefan Verlinden passes the ball forward to Andy Booth. Andy Booth chips the ball to his team mate, Bruno Postiga. Bruno Postiga tries a spectacular strike. It's miles wide!
84.33
John Beagrie decides to run forward with the ball. John Beagrie kicks a strong pass forward to Callum Niven. Callum Niven tries a spectacular strike but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
85.48
Matt Dalglish takes it forward alone. Matt Dalglish knocks in a cross ball towards Bruno Postiga. Bruno Postiga heads the ball goalwards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
89.37
Neil Morrison kicks a strong pass forward to Matt Dalglish. Matt Dalglish knocks the ball to his team mate, Bruno Postiga. Bruno Postiga sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
90.00
John Beagrie deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kevin Mckinlay. Kevin Mckinlay knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!


The man of the match was awarded to Matt Gemmill of Partick Thistle

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 1 vs 0
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 2 vs 3
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 3 vs 8
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 0 vs 1
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 1
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 46.6666666666667 vs 53.3333333333333
Play Area
Home team third: 32.00%, Midfield: 46.67%, Away team third: 21.33%

Scorers