Match Report
| Partick Thistle | Partick Thistle |  |  | Dumbarton | Dumbarton | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Paul Gallacher | P. Gallacher |  | 73 | G |  | 1 | |  | G | 63 | | Billy Liddell | B. Liddell | ||||||||
| Duccio Ficini | D. Ficini |  | 65 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 72 | | Dominic White | D. White | |||||||||
| Manuel Bucchi | M. Bucchi | | 65 | D | | 3 | | D | 71 |  | Reinder Monteiro | R. Monteiro | |||||||||
| Jody Bramble | J. Bramble |  | 64 | D | | 4 | | D | 67 | | Kevin Strachan | K. Strachan | |||||||||
| Kevin Morrison | K. Morrison | | 63 | D | | 5 | | D | 61 | | Andy Elliott | A. Elliott | |||||||||
| Erwan Delhommeau | E. Delhommeau |  | 72 | M | | 6 | | M | 71 | | Scott Hendry | S. Hendry | |||||||||
| Alex McGrory | A. McGrory | | 67 | M | | | 7 | | M | 70 | | Richard Henderson | R. Henderson | ||||||||
| Scott Morton | S. Morton | | 64 | M | | 8 | | A | 76 | | Paul McNeill | P. McNeill | |||||||||
| David Elliott | D. Elliott | | 79 | A | | 9 | | A | 59 | | Craig Dickov | C. Dickov | |||||||||
| Colin Rae | C. Rae | | 68 | A | | 10 | | A | 58 | | Neil Matteo | N. Matteo | |||||||||
| Julian Emmerlich | J. Emmerlich |  | 67 | A | | 11 | | A | 44 | | Scott James | S. James | |||||||||
| Gary Gemmill | G. Gemmill | | 66 | G | | 12 | | M | 68 | | Gary McCoist | G. McCoist | |||||||||
| Alex Greig | A. Greig | | 64 | M | | 13 | | M | 62 |  | Julian Carmona | J. Carmona | |||||||||
| Dominic Strachan | D. Strachan | | 58 | G | | 14 | | G | 60 | | Matthias Freund | M. Freund | |||||||||
 today's match is sponsored by 1Rai |
Match Report
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Firhill Park where Partick Thistle play host to Dumbarton. A crowd of 18,177 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Partick Thistle are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Dumbarton appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Colin Strachan.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Partick Thistle are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Dumbarton appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Colin Strachan.
0.00
0-0Partick Thistle kick off the first half!
2.00
0-0Scott Morton threads a neat ball through to Colin Rae. Colin Rae finds some space and shoots from distance but it rises well off target!
3.46
0-0David Elliott hacks Reinder Monteiro from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Reinder Monteiro runs off the knock.
6.54
0-0Erwan Delhommeau makes a beautiful pass to the feet of David Elliott. David Elliott knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
9.50
0-0Richard Henderson kicks a strong pass forward to Paul McNeill. Paul McNeill whips in a cross ball towards Craig Dickov. Craig Dickov whips the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Paul Gallacher manages to keep it out.
16.57
Alex McGrory changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Alex McGrory knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
18.53
Duccio Ficini threads a neat ball through to Scott Morton. Scott Morton decides to run forward with the ball. Scott Morton threads a neat, attacking ball through to David Elliott. David Elliott side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Solid save from Billy Liddell.
20.29
1-0Kevin Morrison makes a probing pass to Alex McGrory. Alex McGrory takes it forward alone. Alex McGrory whips in a cross ball towards David Elliott. David Elliott flicks the ball with his head. What a cracker!! Billy Liddell had no chance!! Goal for Partick Thistle!
24.52
Reinder Monteiro plays the ball forward to Richard Henderson. Richard Henderson darts forward. Richard Henderson plays a one-two with Scott James and rushes in on goal... Richard Henderson side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. It curls slightly but Paul Gallacher manages to gather it.
26.08
Manuel Bucchi sees Scott Morton in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Scott Morton kicks a strong pass forward to Colin Rae. Colin Rae shoots from 25 yards. Billy Liddell effortlessly gets down and covers it.
33.51
Duccio Ficini threads a neat ball through to Alex McGrory. Alex McGrory decides to run forward with the ball. Alex McGrory tries a spectacular long range effort. Billy Liddell gathers the ball up comfortably. He makes it look easy!
38.38
Alex McGrory threads a neat ball through to Julian Emmerlich. Julian Emmerlich controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Superb reactions from Billy Liddell. What a save!
39.25
1-0David Elliott catches Dominic White on the ankles. David Elliott is warned by the referee! Dominic White runs off the knock.
42.56
Kevin Morrison makes a probing pass to Scott Morton. Scott Morton sees Colin Rae in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Colin Rae knocks in a cross ball towards Julian Emmerlich. Julian Emmerlich makes a looping header on goal but somehow Billy Liddell manages to keep it out.
45.00
Alex McGrory makes a probing pass to Julian Emmerlich. Julian Emmerlich tries a spectacular long range effort. It's miles wide!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Partick Thistle appear unchanged since the first half. Dumbarton also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Dumbarton kick off the second half!
47.41
Kevin Strachan kicks a strong pass forward to Richard Henderson. Richard Henderson darts forward. Richard Henderson knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jody Bramble.
66.18
Richard Henderson knocks the ball to his team mate, Craig Dickov. Craig Dickov knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Paul Gallacher who gathers it comfortably.
69.53
Scott Morton sees Colin Rae in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Colin Rae tries a spectacular long range effort but it goes wide for a goal kick.
71.06
Erwan Delhommeau sees space and advances. Erwan Delhommeau shoots from long range but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
73.43
Duccio Ficini comes in with a late challenge on Craig Dickov. The referee brings Duccio Ficini to one side and gives him a warning! Craig Dickov hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
75.37
With imagination, Richard Henderson laces a weighted ball forward to Paul McNeill. Paul McNeill knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jody Bramble.
77.06
Richard Henderson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Paul McNeill. Paul McNeill plays a quick one-two with Neil Matteo and rushes in on goal... Paul McNeill muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Superb reactions from Paul Gallacher. What a save!
79.54
1-0Richard Henderson catches Erwan Delhommeau on the ankles. Richard Henderson is warned by the referee! Erwan Delhommeau grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
81.33
Reinder Monteiro knocks the ball forward to Richard Henderson. Richard Henderson flicks the ball to his team mate, Neil Matteo. Neil Matteo lofts in a cross ball towards Craig Dickov. Craig Dickov finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
85.26
Scott Morton makes a probing pass to Julian Emmerlich. Julian Emmerlich controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Colin Rae through on goal. Colin Rae looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
89.39
1-1Alex McGrory passes the ball forward to Julian Emmerlich. Julian Emmerlich kicks a strong pass forward to Colin Rae but the referee indicates it's offside!
90.00
Richard Henderson knocks the ball to his team mate, Scott James. Scott James lofts in a cross ball towards Paul McNeill. Paul McNeill jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. It's miles wide!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Alex McGrory of Partick Thistle |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Paul Gallacher (GK)
7
2. Duccio Ficini (DEF)
6
3. Manuel Bucchi (DEF)
6
4. Jody Bramble (DEF)
6
5. Kevin Morrison (DEF)
7
6. Erwan Delhommeau (MID)
7
7. Alex McGrory (MID)
9
8. Scott Morton (MID)
8
9. David Elliott (ATT)
7
10. Colin Rae (ATT)
6
11. Julian Emmerlich (ATT)
7
12. Gary Gemmill (GK)
0
13. Alex Greig (MID)
0
14. Dominic Strachan (GK)
0
1. Billy Liddell (GK)
8
2. Dominic White (DEF)
6
3. Reinder Monteiro (DEF)
7
4. Kevin Strachan (DEF)
7
5. Andy Elliott (DEF)
6
6. Scott Hendry (MID)
6
7. Richard Henderson (MID)
9
8. Paul McNeill (ATT)
6
9. Craig Dickov (ATT)
8
10. Neil Matteo (ATT)
7
11. Scott James (ATT)
6
12. Gary McCoist (MID)
0
13. Julian Carmona (MID)
0
14. Matthias Freund (GK)
0