Match Report
| St. Johnstone | St. Johnstone |  |  | Partick Thistle | Partick Thistle | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| John James | J. James |  | 70 | G |  | 1 | | G | 73 | | Paul Gallacher | P. Gallacher | |||||||||
| Don Mcinnes | D. Mcinnes | | 74 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 65 |  | Duccio Ficini | D. Ficini | |||||||||
| Paul Matteo | P. Matteo | | 70 | D | | 3 | | D | 65 | | Manuel Bucchi | M. Bucchi | |||||||||
| David Gemmell | D. Gemmell | | 67 | D | | 4 | | D | 64 |  | Jody Bramble | J. Bramble | |||||||||
| Yuri Ferraresi | Y. Ferraresi | | 64 | D | | 5 | | D | 63 | | Kevin Morrison | K. Morrison | |||||||||
| Colin Gallacher | C. Gallacher | | 76 | M | | 6 | | M | 72 |  | Erwan Delhommeau | E. Delhommeau | |||||||||
| Billy Campbell | B. Campbell | | 74 | M |  | | 7 | | | M | 67 | | Alex McGrory | A. McGrory | |||||||
| Duncan McStay | D. McStay | | 73 | M | | 8 | | M | 64 | | Scott Morton | S. Morton | |||||||||
| Marc Spengler | M. Spengler |  | 72 | A | | 9 | | A | 79 | | David Elliott | D. Elliott | |||||||||
| Colin Hendry | C. Hendry | | 71 | A | | 10 | | A | 68 | | Colin Rae | C. Rae | |||||||||
| Andy Mason | A. Mason | | 65 | A | | 11 | | A | 67 | | Julian Emmerlich | J. Emmerlich | |||||||||
| Dominic Ferguson | D. Ferguson | | 66 | M | | 12 | | G | 66 | | Gary Gemmill | G. Gemmill | |||||||||
| Billy Hopkin | B. Hopkin | | 66 | M | | 13 | | M | 64 | | Alex Greig | A. Greig | |||||||||
| Frits Kromkamp | F. Kromkamp |  | 63 | D | | 14 | | G | 58 | | Dominic Strachan | D. Strachan | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at McDiarmid Park where St. Johnstone play host to Partick Thistle. A crowd of 16,780 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both St. Johnstone and Partick Thistle are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Billy Niven.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both St. Johnstone and Partick Thistle are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Billy Niven.
0.00
0-0Partick Thistle kick off and get the match underway!
9.32
0-0Yuri Ferraresi threads a neat ball through to Billy Campbell. Billy Campbell hits a low pass to Marc Spengler. Marc Spengler knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Kevin Morrison.
10.40
0-0Scott Morton makes a probing pass to Colin Rae. Colin Rae shoots from 20 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
15.02
0-0Colin Gallacher advances with the ball. Colin Gallacher knocks in a cross ball towards Marc Spengler. Marc Spengler is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Solid save from Paul Gallacher. What a great pair of hands!
16.13
1-0Paul Matteo flicks a high pass forward. Billy Campbell controls it well on his chest. Billy Campbell flicks a high pass forward. Colin Hendry controls it well on his chest. Colin Hendry lofts in a cross ball towards Andy Mason. Andy Mason jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
22.42
Colin Gallacher flicks the ball to his team mate, Marc Spengler. Marc Spengler whips in a cross ball towards Andy Mason. Andy Mason rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it is tipped over by Paul Gallacher.
23.48
1-0Corner kick to St. Johnstone. Billy Campbell plays it out to the edge of the box. Scott Morton reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
24.06
Duncan McStay changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Duncan McStay shoots from long range. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Quality keeping!
27.55
Manuel Bucchi knocks the ball forward to Alex McGrory. Alex McGrory passes the ball forward to Colin Rae. Colin Rae runs straight at the defence! Some awkward footwork from Colin Rae provides some space. He rifles a shot at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving John James with no chance!! Goal for Partick Thistle!
32.44
Billy Campbell controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Andy Mason. Andy Mason knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Manuel Bucchi.
36.45
Duncan McStay runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Duncan McStay runs straight at the defence! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Duncan McStay provides some space. He curls a shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
44.06
Alex McGrory flicks a high ball forward to Colin Rae who takes it down. Colin Rae knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to John James who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. St. Johnstone appear unchanged since the first half. Partick Thistle also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and St. Johnstone get the second half underway!
49.33
Jody Bramble chips the ball to his team mate, Erwan Delhommeau. Erwan Delhommeau knocks the ball to his team mate, Julian Emmerlich. Julian Emmerlich shoots from 20 yards but it flies just off target!
55.11
2-1Paul Matteo kicks a strong pass forward to Billy Campbell. Billy Campbell takes it forward alone. Billy Campbell passes the ball forward but Andy Mason is offside!
59.28
Alex McGrory flicks a high pass forward. David Elliott controls it well on his chest. David Elliott knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
63.57
Kevin Morrison flicks the ball to his team mate, Alex McGrory. Alex McGrory knocks the ball to his team mate, David Elliott. David Elliott finds some space and shoots from distance but it misses the target by a large margin!
65.09
Colin Gallacher threads a neat ball through to Andy Mason. Andy Mason sees Colin Hendry just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Some silky footwork from Colin Hendry provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it flies just wide!
67.16
2-1Scott Morton comes in with a late challenge on Colin Gallacher. The referee brings Scott Morton to one side and gives him a warning! Colin Gallacher hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
72.26
Kevin Morrison threads the ball through to Alex McGrory. Alex McGrory knocks the ball forward to Colin Rae. Colin Rae finds some space and shoots from distance but it is tipped over by John James.
73.09
2-1It's a corner kick which Erwan Delhommeau takes quickly, playing the ball short to Colin Rae. Colin Rae flicks the ball on with his first touch. John James scrambles forward, punching the ball out to safety!
75.49
Duncan McStay flicks a high pass forward to Colin Hendry who brings the ball under control. Colin Hendry lofts in a cross ball towards Marc Spengler. Marc Spengler beats his man to it with a header. Paul Gallacher didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
77.47
Duncan McStay sees Andy Mason in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Andy Mason knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Duccio Ficini.
87.41
Alex McGrory knocks the ball to his team mate, Colin Rae. Colin Rae whips in a cross ball towards David Elliott. David Elliott connects with a diving header. Magnificent save by John James!
90.00
Colin Gallacher comes in with a late challenge on Scott Morton. The referee brings Colin Gallacher to one side and gives him a warning! Scott Morton stretches but gets up unharmed.
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
| Andy Mason 16 Duncan McStay 36 | Colin Rae 28 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. John James (GK)
7
2. Don Mcinnes (DEF)
6
3. Paul Matteo (DEF)
6
4. David Gemmell (DEF)
6
5. Yuri Ferraresi (DEF)
6
6. Colin Gallacher (MID)
6
7. Billy Campbell (MID)
7
8. Duncan McStay (MID)
9
9. Marc Spengler (ATT)
6
10. Colin Hendry (ATT)
7
11. Andy Mason (ATT)
8
12. Dominic Ferguson (MID)
0
13. Billy Hopkin (MID)
0
14. Frits Kromkamp (DEF)
0
1. Paul Gallacher (GK)
7
2. Duccio Ficini (DEF)
6
3. Manuel Bucchi (DEF)
6
4. Jody Bramble (DEF)
6
5. Kevin Morrison (DEF)
6
6. Erwan Delhommeau (MID)
6
7. Alex McGrory (MID)
7
8. Scott Morton (MID)
6
9. David Elliott (ATT)
6
10. Colin Rae (ATT)
8
11. Julian Emmerlich (ATT)
6
12. Gary Gemmill (GK)
0
13. Alex Greig (MID)
0
14. Dominic Strachan (GK)
0