Match Report


Heart of Midlothian     Partick Thistle
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M. QuagliaG1GK. Cleland
D. MckinlayD2DP. Campbell
N. HendersonD3captainDS. Elliott
C. SounessD4DJ. Morlock
R. FerrerM5MG. Burley
A. GuardiolaM6MC. Morrison
A. VickersM7MD. Liddell
E. NocerinoM8MB. Davidson
M. GreigA9AC. Hendry
F. van VlietAcaptain10AR. Watson
S. PottsA11AM. de Boer
 
A. BoutaboutD12DR. Bremner
E. FernandezM13AU. Will
K. MccallA14DD. Caldwell

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Match Report

Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Tynecastle where Heart of Midlothian play host to Partick Thistle. A crowd of 13,814 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Heart of Midlothian and Partick Thistle are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Scott Mccall.


0.00
Partick Thistle kick off and get the match underway!
2.15
Richard Watson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Maurits de Boer. Maurits de Boer knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by David Mckinlay.
3.24
With some swift thinking, Paul Campbell plays the ball forward to Colin Morrison. Colin Morrison chips the ball to his team mate, Richard Watson. Richard Watson controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Colin Hendry through on goal. Colin Hendry rockets a shot on goal but Martino Quaglia is on top of his game. Good keeping!
4.48
David Mckinlay makes a beautiful solo run. David Mckinlay knocks in a cross ball towards Albert Guardiola. Albert Guardiola rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Albert Guardiola scores for Heart of Midlothian!!
8.21
Colin Morrison clumsily knocks into Craig Souness. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Craig Souness stretches but gets up unharmed.
14.51
Colin Morrison controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Billy Davidson. Billy Davidson finds some space and shoots from distance but Martino Quaglia is on top of his game. Good save!
15.25
Garry Burley knocks the ball forward to Dominic Liddell. Dominic Liddell sees Richard Watson in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Richard Watson tries a spectacular long range effort. Martino Quaglia gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice keeping!
16.08
Dominic Liddell catches Albert Guardiola on the ankles. The referee calls over Dominic Liddell and shows him a yellow card! Albert Guardiola carries on, but is struggling a bit.
18.30
David Mckinlay flicks a high pass forward. Albert Guardiola collects the pass. Albert Guardiola chips the ball to his team mate, Steve Potts. Steve Potts controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is shockingly off target!
22.58
Craig Souness flicks a high pass forward to Alan Vickers who brings the ball under control. Alan Vickers flicks a high pass forward. Steve Potts holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Steve Potts tries a spectacular long range effort but it's a lousy effort!
24.05
Billy Davidson flicks a high ball forward to Maurits de Boer who takes it down. Maurits de Boer whips in a cross ball towards Richard Watson. Richard Watson makes a deft header. Martino Quaglia gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
26.28
Albert Guardiola hits a low pass to Steve Potts. Steve Potts knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Scott Elliott.
27.23
Dominic Liddell sees a break and surges forward. Dominic Liddell shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
30.57
Colin Morrison sees Colin Hendry in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Colin Hendry knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alan Vickers.
34.32
Colin Morrison makes a simple pass to Richard Watson. Richard Watson knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Craig Souness.
39.35
Albert Guardiola comes in with a late challenge on Colin Morrison. The referee calls over Albert Guardiola and warns him to calm down! Colin Morrison stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
Garry Burley makes a probing pass to Colin Hendry. Colin Hendry runs straight at the defence! Colin Hendry takes a shot at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Partick Thistle!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Heart of Midlothian appear unchanged since the first half. Partick Thistle also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Heart of Midlothian kick off the second half!
48.10
Jakob Morlock makes a probing pass to Garry Burley. With some swift thinking, Garry Burley plays the ball forward to Maurits de Boer. Maurits de Boer lofts in a cross ball towards Richard Watson. Richard Watson directs the ball goalwards with his head his aim is horrendously poor!
51.50
Eugenio Nocerino deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Fred van Vliet. Fred van Vliet shoots from outside the area but it's well over the bar!
54.44
Eugenio Nocerino hits a low pass to Romero P. Ferrer. Romero P. Ferrer whips in a cross ball towards Matt Greig. With a superhuman jump, Matt Greig connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
55.50
Albert Guardiola makes a simple pass to Matt Greig. Matt Greig tries a spectacular long range effort but it's a lousy effort!
57.07
From the throw-in, Dominic Liddell picks out Billy Davidson. Billy Davidson changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Billy Davidson makes a great pass forward. Colin Hendry runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
59.29
Maurits de Boer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Colin Hendry. Colin Hendry lofts in a cross ball towards Maurits de Boer. Maurits de Boer is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it is miles over!
60.43
Seeing a gap ahead, Albert Guardiola plays the ball forward to David Mckinlay. David Mckinlay controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Romero P. Ferrer. Romero P. Ferrer shoots from 20 yards but it is miles over!
61.07
Dominic Liddell flicks a high pass forward to Maurits de Boer who brings the ball under control. Maurits de Boer whips in a cross ball towards Garry Burley. Garry Burley heads the ball goalwards. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
67.51
Craig Souness hacks Maurits de Boer from behind! Craig Souness is given a warning by the referee! Maurits de Boer gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
69.06
David Mckinlay flicks a high pass forward. Fred van Vliet holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Fred van Vliet whips in a cross ball towards Albert Guardiola. Albert Guardiola powers a header at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
72.15
Scott Elliott makes a probing pass to Garry Burley. Garry Burley flicks the ball to his team mate, Maurits de Boer. Maurits de Boer controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Martino Quaglia gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous stop!
79.09
Dominic Liddell flicks a high pass forward. Colin Hendry controls it well on his chest. Colin Hendry knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Martino Quaglia who gathers it comfortably.
83.38
Billy Davidson passes the ball forward to Colin Hendry. Colin Hendry knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Craig Souness.
85.21
Craig Souness catches Maurits de Boer on the ankles. Craig Souness is warned by the referee again! Maurits de Boer runs off the knock.
87.42
Colin Morrison flicks a high pass forward to Maurits de Boer who brings the ball under control. Maurits de Boer lofts in a cross ball towards Richard Watson. Richard Watson connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
 

Heart of Midlothian

Partick Thistle
Goals
Goals: 1 vs 3
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 2 vs 8
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 6 vs 3
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 1
Fouls
Fouls: 3 vs 2
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 2
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 40 vs 60
Play Area
Home team third: 28.89%, Midfield: 47.78%, Away team third: 23.33%

Scorers
Albert Guardiola 4
Colin Hendry 45
Garry Burley 61
Richard Watson 87

Man of the Match

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

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
1. Martino Quaglia (GK)
7
2. David Mckinlay (DEF)
7
3. Neil Henderson (DEF)
6
4. Craig Souness (DEF)
5
5. Romero P. Ferrer (MID)
6
6. Albert Guardiola (MID)
7
7. Alan Vickers (MID)
6
8. Eugenio Nocerino (MID)
6
9. Matt Greig (ATT)
6
10. Fred van Vliet (ATT)
6
11. Steve Potts (ATT)
6

12. Adelmajid Boutabout (DEF)
0
13. Elena Fernandez (MID)
0
14. Kevin Mccall (ATT)
0

1. Kevin Cleland (GK)
6
2. Paul Campbell (DEF)
6
3. Scott Elliott (DEF)
6
4. Jakob Morlock (DEF)
6
5. Garry Burley (MID)
9
6. Colin Morrison (MID)
6
7. Dominic Liddell (MID)
6
8. Billy Davidson (MID)
6
9. Colin Hendry (ATT)
8
10. Richard Watson (ATT)
8
11. Maurits de Boer (ATT)
8

12. Richard Bremner (DEF)
0
13. Uwe Will (ATT)
0
14. Don Caldwell (DEF)
0