Match Report
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Ochilview Park where Stenhousemuir play host to Partick Thistle. A crowd of 3,920 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Stenhousemuir are playing in a 5-3-2 formation while Partick Thistle appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Gary McStay.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Stenhousemuir are playing in a 5-3-2 formation while Partick Thistle appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Gary McStay.
0.00
0-0Partick Thistle get the match underway!
6.52
0-0Stephen Inglis deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Malcolm Fortune. Malcolm Fortune runs straight at the opposition's defence. Malcolm Fortune shoots from long range but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
15.57
0-0Matt Niven runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Matt Niven knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Don Gemmill.
20.52
0-0The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
22.43
0-0Matt Niven catches Oscar Andres on the ankles. The referee brings Matt Niven to one side and gives him a warning! Oscar Andres stretches but gets up unharmed.
26.00
0-0Seeing a gap ahead, Don Caldwell plays the ball forward to Colin Johnstone. Colin Johnstone shoots from 25 yards but somehow Garry Meiklejohn manages to keep it out.
32.44
John Davidson knocks the ball forward to Marvin Salmon. Marvin Salmon flicks a high pass forward. Scott Bremner collects the pass. Scott Bremner tries a spectacular long range effort but it is shockingly off target!
33.19
1-0Malcolm Fortune controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gavin Johnstone. Gavin Johnstone shoots from 20 yards. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Stenhousemuir!
39.13
Duncan Brady hits a low pass to Marvin Salmon. Marvin Salmon flicks a high pass forward. Scott Bremner controls it well on his chest. Scott Bremner shoots from outside the area. The keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
42.23
Gavin Rae threads a neat ball through to Scott Bremner. Scott Bremner skips past Don Gemmill! Scott Bremner strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Scott Bremner!
45.00
1-1Stephen Inglis barges into Colin Liddell. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Colin Liddell stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Stenhousemuir appear unchanged since the first half. Partick Thistle also appear unchanged since the first half. The Partick Thistle players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Stenhousemuir kick off!
47.12
1-1Colin Liddell catches Stuart Hutchison on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Stuart Hutchison grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
49.57
Oscar Andres knocks the ball forward to Colin Johnstone. Colin Johnstone shoots from 25 yards but it is shockingly off target!
59.35
Gary Greig kicks a strong pass forward to Stephen Gemmell. Stephen Gemmell plays a quick one-two with Colin Liddell and rushes in on goal... Stephen Gemmell strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. It's miles wide!
60.55
1-1Partick Thistle appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation.
72.13
Don Caldwell threads the ball through to Colin Johnstone. Colin Johnstone sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Garry Meiklejohn gets down and covers it.
84.47
Don Gemmill threads a neat ball through to Malcolm Fortune. Malcolm Fortune flicks a high pass forward. Colin Johnstone collects the pass. Colin Johnstone shoots from outside the area but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
85.50
Oscar Andres hacks Matt Niven from behind! Oscar Andres is warned by the referee! Matt Niven carries on, but is struggling a bit.
90.00
Matt Niven threads a neat ball through to Colin Liddell. Colin Liddell shoots from long range but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
3
2
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
56.9%
43.1%
Play Area
23.6%
51.4%
25%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Scott Bremner of Partick Thistle |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Duncan Rae (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Don Gemmill (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Stephen Inglis (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 4. | Noah Ouindi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Stuart Hutchison (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Garry Telfer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 7. | Malcolm Fortune (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Oscar Andres (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Don Caldwell (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Gavin Johnstone (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 11. | Colin Johnstone (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Richard Mcallister (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | David Booth (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Stanley Lineker (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Garry Meiklejohn (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Don Campbell (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | John Davidson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Duncan Brady (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Gavin Rae (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Gary Greig (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Matt Niven (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Marvin Salmon (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Stephen Gemmell (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Scott Bremner (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Colin Liddell (ATT) | | 5 |
| 12. | Cesar Fonseca (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Neil Souness (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Craig Brady (DEF) | 0 | |