Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Firhill Park where Partick Thistle play host to Dundee United. Its a sell-out today with the 5,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Partick Thistle are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Dundee United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Partick Thistle are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Dundee United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0Partick Thistle kick off and get the first half underway!
2.52
0-0Don Johnstone chips the ball to his team mate, Hauke Hermann. Hauke Hermann knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Dominic Bremner.
3.26
0-0Stephen Elliott brings the ball forward. Stephen Elliott makes a simple pass to Andy Inglis. Andy Inglis makes a simple pass to John Law. John Law tries a spectacular strike but it curls horrendously wide!
4.26
0-0Scott Hutchison catches John Law on the ankles. Scott Hutchison is warned by the referee! John Law hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
6.41
Don Johnstone sees space and advances. Don Johnstone whips in a cross ball towards Hauke Hermann. Hauke Hermann heads the ball goalwards but it curls horrendously wide!
8.26
Don Johnstone chips the ball to his team mate, Andy Inglis. Andy Inglis shoots from outside the area but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
14.56
Garry Johnstone threads the ball through to Don Johnstone. Don Johnstone knocks the ball to his team mate, Hauke Hermann. Hauke Hermann knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
15.16
Stephen Elliott threads the ball through to Gary Thomson. Gary Thomson makes a simple pass to John Law. John Law whips in a cross ball towards Andy Inglis. Andy Inglis is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
20.42
Dominic Bremner knocks the ball forward to Don Young. Don Young sees a break and surges forward. Don Young controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
21.43
Matt Johnstone makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Salvatore Tomic. Salvatore Tomic passes the ball forward to Andy Inglis. Andy Inglis knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Dominic Bremner.
27.26
Matt Johnstone passes the ball forward to Gary Thomson. Gary Thomson knocks the ball to his team mate, Andy Inglis. Andy Inglis whips in a cross ball towards Hauke Hermann. Hauke Hermann flicks the ball with his head but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
33.55
Matt Johnstone flicks the ball to his team mate, Gary Thomson. Gary Thomson sees space and advances. Gary Thomson lofts in a cross ball towards John Law. John Law heads the ball goalwards but it flies wide!
34.24
Massimiliano Albonetti makes a simple pass to Gary Cottee. Gary Cottee plays a perfect one-two with Dominic Ferguson and rushes in on goal... Gary Cottee tries a spectacular strike but it flies wide!
36.40
1-0Dominic Bremner boots it upfield. Stephan Nyarko plays a perfect one-two with Gary Cottee and rushes in on goal... Stephan Nyarko rockets a shot on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
Dundee United start the second half!
47.53
Gary Thomson knocks the ball forward to Hauke Hermann. Hauke Hermann shoots from outside the area but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
49.35
Massimiliano Albonetti kicks a strong pass forward to Gary Cottee. Gary Cottee knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Sigurjón Björgvinsson who gathers it comfortably.
54.01
Gary Thomson comes in with a late challenge on Don Young. Gary Thomson is warned by the referee! Don Young stretches but gets up unharmed.
55.16
Dominic Bremner knocks the ball forward to Gavin Collins. Gavin Collins sees space and advances. Gavin Collins chips the ball to his team mate, Gary Cottee. Gary Cottee rockets a shot on goal. What a cracker!! Sigurjón Björgvinsson had no chance!! Goal for Partick Thistle!
60.33
Massimiliano Albonetti knocks the ball forward to Dominic Ferguson. Dominic Ferguson knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Matt Johnstone.
61.16
Scott Hutchison makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Don Young. Don Young flicks the ball to his team mate, Gary Cottee. Gary Cottee knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
66.26
Colin Mckinlay threads the ball through to Dominic Ferguson. Dominic Ferguson shoots from outside the area. It's miles wide!
67.50
2-0Massimiliano Albonetti brings the ball forward. Massimiliano Albonetti shoots from long range. Sigurjón Björgvinsson easily smothers it.
69.34
Salvatore Tomic makes a simple pass to Hauke Hermann. Hauke Hermann shoots from outside the area. It's miles wide!
71.25
Matt Johnstone makes a simple pass to Don Johnstone. Don Johnstone threads the ball through to John Law. John Law knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Scott Hutchison.
73.31
Stephen Elliott knocks the ball to his team mate, Don Johnstone. Don Johnstone surges forward with the ball. Don Johnstone finds some space and shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
79.45
Gary Thomson knocks the ball to his team mate, Hauke Hermann. Hauke Hermann whips in a cross ball towards John Law. John Law is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it flies wide!
81.18
2-0Partick Thistle are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
84.31
Stuart McStay makes a probing pass to Colin Mckinlay. Colin Mckinlay makes a probing pass to Stephan Nyarko. Stephan Nyarko goes all the way! Stephan Nyarko shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it flies wide!
87.47
2-0Salvatore Tomic passes the ball forward to Andy Inglis. Andy Inglis kicks a strong pass forward to John Law but the referee indicates it's offside!
90.00
Garry Johnstone sees a break and surges forward. Garry Johnstone decides to run forward with the ball. Garry Johnstone controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
3
0
Shots off Target
4
11
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
51.5%
48.5%
Play Area
27.8%
43.3%
28.9%
Scorers