Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Firhill Park where Partick Thistle play host to Livingston. A crowd of 8,468 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Partick Thistle are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Livingston appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Billy Glass.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Partick Thistle are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Livingston appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Billy Glass.
0.00
0-0Livingston start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.40
0-0Without breaking stride, Henry Blind plays the ball forward to Scott Lawrence. Scott Lawrence makes a pass forward but Stan Wise makes his run far too early. Offside by a mile!
8.27
0-0Henry Blind comes in with a late challenge on Stuart Caldwell. The referee calls over Henry Blind and warns him to calm down! Stuart Caldwell hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
9.24
0-0Alec Niven runs forward with the ball. Alec Niven flicks a high pass forward to Colin Collins who brings the ball under control. Colin Collins knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Arturo Carmona.
10.24
0-1Henry Blind makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stan Wise. Stan Wise edges inside the box! Some superb footwork from Stan Wise provides some space. He unleashes a blazing shot at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
14.36
0-1Alec Niven flicks a high pass forward. Stuart Morrison holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Stuart Morrison flicks the ball to his team mate, Colin Collins. Colin Collins shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Jan Vennegoor Prommayon.
15.33
0-1Richard Greig takes the corner, chipping the ball to the near post. Dominic Ritchie cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
20.47
Stuart Morrison threads a neat ball through to Colin Collins. Colin Collins knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
26.05
Alessandro Ferrara plays a long ball forward. Matt Collins makes a great pass forward. Colin Collins runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
27.42
Louis Dreef makes a simple pass to Stan Wise. Stan Wise knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Eduardo Calvo who gathers it comfortably.
32.09
0-1Paulo Mendes sees Louis Dreef in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Louis Dreef flicks a high pass forward. Alexander Köpke holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alexander Köpke sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies wide!
33.44
Terry Guppy threads a neat ball through to Dominic Ritchie. Dominic Ritchie knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jan Vennegoor Prommayon who gathers it comfortably.
44.27
Carl Powell flicks a high pass forward. Arturo Carmona holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Arturo Carmona threads a neat ball through to Alexander Köpke. Alexander Köpke knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Eduardo Calvo who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Partick Thistle appear unchanged since the first half. Livingston also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Partick Thistle kick off!
48.42
Paulo Mendes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stan Wise. Stan Wise knocks the ball forward to Scott Lawrence but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
49.01
Terry Guppy catches Scott James on the ankles. Terry Guppy is given a warning by the referee! Scott James hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
51.52
Paulo Mendes knocks the ball to his team mate, Stan Wise. Stan Wise skips past Alessandro Ferrara! Stan Wise side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
55.59
0-1Stuart Morrison hacks Louis Dreef from behind! Stuart Morrison is shown the yellow card! Louis Dreef runs off the knock.
57.13
Carl Powell barges into Dominic Ritchie. Carl Powell is shown the yellow card! Dominic Ritchie runs off the knock.
59.24
Stuart Morrison controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Matt Collins. Matt Collins knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Arturo Carmona.
61.38
Henry Blind makes a simple pass to Alexander Köpke. Alexander Köpke tries a spectacular long range effort but Eduardo Calvo is on top of his game. Great save!
63.37
Paulo Mendes threads a neat ball through to Scott James. Scott James passes the ball forward to Scott Lawrence. Scott Lawrence knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Alexander Köpke is offside!
65.19
0-1Louis Dreef hits a low pass to Alexander Köpke. Alexander Köpke flicks a high pass forward. Scott Lawrence controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Scott Lawrence muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball dips but Stuart Caldwell blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
67.09
Alexander Köpke sees Scott Lawrence in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Scott Lawrence plays a one-two with Alexander Köpke and advances towards the goal... Scott Lawrence rockets a shot on goal. Eduardo Calvo is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
73.19
Terry Guppy decides to run forward with the ball. Terry Guppy lofts in a cross ball towards Dominic Ritchie. Dominic Ritchie flicks the ball with his head but it is miles over!
77.23
Arturo Carmona knocks the ball forward to Scott James. Scott James threads a neat ball through to Scott Lawrence. Scott Lawrence whips in a cross ball towards Alexander Köpke. Alexander Köpke jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
85.56
Petri Jongsma threads a neat ball through to Dominic Ritchie. Dominic Ritchie knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
87.39
Petri Jongsma deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Colin Collins. Colin Collins knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Arturo Carmona.
90.00
Alessandro Ferrara flicks a high ball forward to Richard Greig who takes it down. With vision, Richard Greig laces a through ball forward to Matt Collins. Matt Collins lofts in a cross ball towards Colin Collins. Colin Collins powers a header at goal but somehow Jan Vennegoor Prommayon manages to keep it out.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
2
5
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
1
3
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
57.3%
42.7%
Play Area
30.3%
46.1%
23.6%
Scorers
| Stan Wise 10 Scott Lawrence 67 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Stan Wise of Livingston |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Eduardo Calvo (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Stuart Caldwell (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Alessandro Ferrara (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Alec Niven (DEF) | 8 | |
| 5. | Petri Jongsma (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Stuart Morrison (MID) |  | 6 |
| 7. | Terry Guppy (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Richard Greig (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Colin Collins (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Dominic Ritchie (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Matt Collins (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Colin Campbell (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Simon Francke (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Duncan McGrory (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Jan Vennegoor Prommayon (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Carl Powell (DEF) | | 5 |
| 3. | Paulo Mendes (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Arturo Carmona (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Emmanuel Ribeiro (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Louis Dreef (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Scott James (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Henry Blind (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Scott Lawrence (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 10. | Alexander Köpke (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Stan Wise (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Ashley Bramble (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | John Burley (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Filipe Ramos (DEF) | 0 | |