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Match Report

Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Firhill Park where Partick Thistle play host to Brechin. A crowd of 4,411 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Partick Thistle are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Brechin appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Billy Ferguson.


0.00
Brechin kick off!
2.15
Billy Ritchie kicks a strong pass forward to Graham James. Graham James knocks in a cross ball towards Dominic Gallacher. Dominic Gallacher makes a convincing header but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
3.21
Billy Ritchie sees space and advances. Billy Ritchie sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it rises well off target!
9.54
Paul Morton threads a neat ball through to Dominic Gallacher. Dominic Gallacher shoots from outside the area but it is miles over!
10.05
Pierluigi Nappi sees a break and surges forward. Pierluigi Nappi sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
15.01
Alex Hansen knocks the ball to his team mate, Callum Burley. Callum Burley knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Andy Morton who gathers it comfortably.
20.38
Scott Collins flicks the ball to his team mate, Pierluigi Nappi. Pierluigi Nappi threads a neat ball through to Graham James. Graham James lofts in a cross ball towards Paul Hopkin. Paul Hopkin beats his man to it with a header but it's a lousy effort!
21.50
Colin Hutchison flicks the ball to his team mate, Duncan Hutchison. Duncan Hutchison shoots from 25 yards but Andy Morton is on top of it.
22.37
Paul Morton makes a simple pass to Graham James. Graham James controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's miles wide!
24.37
Paul Morton chips the ball to his team mate, Graham James. Graham James sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but is denied by Dominic Hansen. Excellent save.
27.53
Callum Mcinnes chips the ball to his team mate, Alex Hansen. Alex Hansen flicks a high ball forward to Duncan Hutchison who takes it down. Duncan Hutchison knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Craig Law.
28.01
Billy Ritchie flicks a high pass forward. Graham James controls it well on his chest. Graham James threads a neat ball through to Dominic Gallacher. Some silky footwork from Dominic Gallacher provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Eddy Serredszum steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
30.24
Paul Morton flicks a high ball forward to Paul Hopkin who takes it down. Paul Hopkin sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
32.45
Stuart Hansen passes the ball forward to Alex Hansen. Alex Hansen makes a simple pass to Callum Burley. Callum Burley whips in a cross ball towards Kevin McNeill. Kevin McNeill connects with a diving header but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
34.58
Showing composure, Colin Hutchison laces a through ball forward to Kevin McNeill. Kevin McNeill runs straight at the defence! Kevin McNeill takes a shot at goal but it flies just wide!
36.19
Colin Hutchison barges into Helder Fonseca. The referee calls over Colin Hutchison and warns him to calm down! Helder Fonseca carries on, but is struggling a bit.
39.17
Helder Fonseca makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Graham James. Graham James threads the ball through to Paul Hopkin but he's offside!
40.26
Callum Mcinnes knocks the ball forward to Alex Hansen. Alex Hansen deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Callum Burley. Callum Burley knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Craig Law.
44.51
Pierluigi Nappi sees a break and surges forward. Pierluigi Nappi plays a one-two with Graham James and advances towards the goal... Richard Bremner catches Pierluigi Nappi on the ankles. That's got to be a penalty! No, the ref waves play-on!!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Partick Thistle appear unchanged since the first half. Brechin also appear unchanged since the first half. The Brechin players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.

45.00
The whistle blows and Partick Thistle get the second half underway!
49.57
Stuart Hansen kicks a strong pass forward to Colin Hutchison. Colin Hutchison threads a neat ball through to Callum Burley. Callum Burley knocks in a cross ball towards Andy Caldwell. Andy Caldwell connects with a diving header but it is miles over!
51.47
Alex Hansen barges into Billy Ritchie. The referee brings Alex Hansen to one side and gives him a warning! Billy Ritchie carries on, but is struggling a bit.
53.02
Colin Hutchison barges into Pierluigi Nappi. Colin Hutchison is given another warning by the referee! Pierluigi Nappi carries on, but is struggling a bit.
54.24
Scott Collins flicks the ball to his team mate, Pierluigi Nappi. Pierluigi Nappi laces a through ball forward to Paul Hopkin. Paul Hopkin makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Graham James. Graham James makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it slams into the crowd!
59.07
Stuart Hansen hacks Dominic Gallacher from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Dominic Gallacher stretches but gets up unharmed.
61.03
Scott Collins controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Pierluigi Nappi. Pierluigi Nappi flicks a high ball forward to Paul Hopkin who gracefully takes it down. Paul Hopkin knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Graham James is offside!
65.22
Alex Hansen sees a break and surges forward. Alex Hansen controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Andy Morton easily gets down and covers it.
69.31
Colin Hutchison controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Andy Caldwell. Andy Caldwell knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
71.48
Billy Ritchie flicks a high pass forward. Dominic Gallacher controls it well on his chest. Dominic Gallacher shoots from outside the area. It's miles wide!
73.30
Stuart Hansen makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Colin Hutchison. Colin Hutchison passes the ball forward to Duncan Hutchison. Duncan Hutchison lofts in a cross ball towards Andy Caldwell. Andy Caldwell is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
78.24
Helder Fonseca passes the ball forward to Dominic Gallacher. Dominic Gallacher knocks in a cross ball towards Paul Hopkin. Paul Hopkin beats his man to it with a header but somehow Dominic Hansen manages to keep it out.
79.51
Alex Hansen flicks a high pass forward. Kevin McNeill holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Kevin McNeill passes the ball forward but Andy Caldwell is offside!
83.44
Colin Hutchison controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Kevin McNeill. Kevin McNeill lofts in a cross ball towards Callum Burley. Callum Burley connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Callum Burley scores for Partick Thistle!!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 1 vs 0
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 3 vs 3
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 4 vs 9
Offsides
Offsides: 1 vs 3
Fouls
Fouls: 4 vs 0
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 1 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 35.8695652173913 vs 64.1304347826087
Play Area
Home team third: 31.52%, Midfield: 47.83%, Away team third: 20.65%

Scorers

Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Callum Burley of Partick Thistle

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
2. Stuart Hansen (DEF)
6
6
6
6
6. Alex Hansen (MID)
8
7
9. Andy Caldwell (ATT)
6
10. Callum Burley (ATT)
9
11. Kevin McNeill (ATT)
8

12. David Greig (MID)
0
0
14. Florian Murati (MID)
0

1. Andy Morton (GK)
7
2. Craig Law (DEF)
6
3. Scott Collins (DEF)
6
6
7
8
7. Paul Morton (MID)
8
8. Billy Ritchie (MID)
7
10. Graham James (ATT)
7
11. Paul Hopkin (ATT)
7

0
13. Callum Bremner (DEF)
0
14. Billy Morton (MID)
0