Match Report


Partick ThistlePartick Thistle     Albion RoversAlbion Rovers
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Eduardo CalvoE. Calvo68
G
1
G
53Gary GemmellG. Gemmell
Stuart CaldwellS. Caldwell72
D
2captain
D
61Stefano VasariS. Vasari
Alessandro FerraraA. Ferrara72
D
3
D
57Mauricio PastorM. Pastor
Alec NivenA. Niven70
D
4
D
55Hauke HermannH. Hermann
Petri JongsmaP. Jongsma68
M
5
D
51Duncan CaldwellD. Caldwell
Stuart MorrisonS. Morrison64
M
6
M
64Craig MatteoC. Matteo
Terry GuppyT. Guppy62
M
captain7
M
60George WiseG. Wise
Richard GreigR. Greig59
M
8
M
60Massimo BedinM. Bedin
Colin CollinsC. Collins60
A
9
A
67Marc SchefflerM. Scheffler
Dominic RitchieD. Ritchie57
A
10
A
66Gary RitchieG. Ritchie
Matt CollinsM. Collins55
A
11
A
59Andy DickovA. Dickov
 
Colin CampbellC. Campbell64
G
12
M
59Gianluca DalmatG. Dalmat
Simon FranckeS. Francke56
D
13
A
59John McNeillJ. McNeill
Duncan McGroryD. McGrory56
M
14
M
59Scott MccallS. Mccall

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Firhill Park where Partick Thistle play host to Albion Rovers. A crowd of 9,298 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Partick Thistle are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Albion Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Colin Ferguson.


0.00
Partick Thistle kick off and get the match underway!
6.36
George Wise flicks a high ball forward to Andy Dickov who takes it down. Andy Dickov knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alec Niven.
10.58
Stuart Caldwell flicks a high pass forward. Stuart Morrison holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Stuart Morrison makes an attacking run forward. Stuart Morrison whips in a cross ball towards Matt Collins. Matt Collins finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it is shockingly off target!
12.57
Massimo Bedin laces a through ball forward to George Wise. George Wise puts a great ball through. Andy Dickov runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
14.22
Alec Niven flicks a high pass forward. Matt Collins holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Matt Collins knocks in a cross ball towards Colin Collins. Colin Collins flicks the ball with his head but it whistles just wide of the post!
15.29
Alessandro Ferrara sees Matt Collins in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Matt Collins kicks a strong pass forward to Colin Collins. Colin Collins whips in a cross ball towards Stuart Morrison. Stuart Morrison connects with a diving header. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
20.13
Massimo Bedin deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Andy Dickov. Andy Dickov knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Eduardo Calvo who gathers it comfortably.
21.04
Craig Matteo knocks the ball forward to Massimo Bedin. Massimo Bedin finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
28.20
Stuart Caldwell advances with the ball. Stuart Caldwell brings the ball forward. Stuart Caldwell knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
30.15
Massimo Bedin flicks a high pass forward. Craig Matteo controls it well on his chest. Craig Matteo shoots from long range but it is tipped over by Eduardo Calvo.
33.53
Mauricio Pastor flicks a high pass forward. Marc Scheffler holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Marc Scheffler finds some space and shoots from distance. Marc Scheffler scores for Albion Rovers!!
36.36
Hauke Hermann flicks a high pass forward. Andy Dickov controls it well on his chest. Andy Dickov threads a neat ball through to Massimo Bedin. Massimo Bedin knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
38.03
Alec Niven hits a low pass to Stuart Morrison. Stuart Morrison surges forward with the ball. Stuart Morrison lofts in a cross ball towards Dominic Ritchie. Dominic Ritchie makes a convincing header. It's there!! Gary Gemmell has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
44.22
Alec Niven flicks a high pass forward. Stuart Morrison holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Stuart Morrison threads a neat ball through to Colin Collins. Colin Collins lofts in a cross ball towards Matt Collins. Matt Collins knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it is miles over!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Partick Thistle appear unchanged since the first half. Albion Rovers also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Albion Rovers kick off and get the second half underway!
47.31
Craig Matteo decides to run forward with the ball. Craig Matteo whips in a cross ball towards Marc Scheffler. Marc Scheffler is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
49.01
Alessandro Ferrara sees a break and surges forward. Alessandro Ferrara kicks a strong pass forward to Dominic Ritchie. Dominic Ritchie lofts in a cross ball towards Matt Collins. Matt Collins jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Gary Gemmell with no chance!! Goal for Partick Thistle!
53.50
Massimo Bedin catches Stuart Morrison on the ankles. The referee brings Massimo Bedin to one side and gives him a warning! Stuart Morrison hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
55.43
Richard Greig receives the ball from a throw-in from Terry Guppy. Richard Greig flicks the ball to his team mate, Colin Collins. Colin Collins shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
60.47
Albion Rovers have made 2 substitutions with Gianluca Dalmat replacing Andy Dickov and John McNeill replacing Gary Ritchie .
69.47
George Wise flicks the ball to his team mate, Craig Matteo. Craig Matteo whips in a cross ball towards Gianluca Dalmat. Gianluca Dalmat powers a header at goal. The keeper is on top of it. He makes it look easy!
75.14
Stuart Morrison flicks a high pass forward to Colin Collins who brings the ball under control. Colin Collins makes an attacking run forward. Colin Collins knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Hauke Hermann.
77.37
Albion Rovers have made a substitution with Scott Mccall replacing Duncan Caldwell .
79.41
Terry Guppy hits a low pass to Stuart Morrison. Stuart Morrison kicks a strong pass forward to Matt Collins. Matt Collins lofts in a cross ball towards Dominic Ritchie. Dominic Ritchie makes a looping header on goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
83.44
Craig Matteo comes in with a late challenge on Alec Niven. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Alec Niven hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
84.15
Alec Niven makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Petri Jongsma. Petri Jongsma lofts in a cross ball towards Matt Collins. Matt Collins connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it flies just wide!
90.00
George Wise knocks the ball forward to Marc Scheffler. Marc Scheffler edges inside the box! Some good footwork from Marc Scheffler provides some space. He shoots at goal but somehow Eduardo Calvo manages to keep it out.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Partick Thistle

Albion Rovers
Goals
4
1
Shots on Target
4
4
Shots off Target
5
2
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
58.1%
41.9%
Play Area
33.8%
47.3%
18.9%

Scorers
Stuart Morrison 15
Dominic Ritchie 38, 79
Matt Collins 49
Marc Scheffler 34

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Stuart Morrison of Partick Thistle

Match Ratings
1.Eduardo Calvo (GK)
6
2.Stuart Caldwell (DEF)
6
3.Alessandro Ferrara (DEF)
7
4.Alec Niven (DEF)
6
5.Petri Jongsma (MID)
6
6.Stuart Morrison (MID)goal scored
9
7.Terry Guppy (MID)
6
8.Richard Greig (MID)
6
9.Colin Collins (ATT)
7
10.Dominic Ritchie (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
11.Matt Collins (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Colin Campbell (GK)
0
13.Simon Francke (DEF)
0
14.Duncan McGrory (MID)
0

1.Gary Gemmell (GK)
6
2.Stefano Vasari (DEF)
6
3.Mauricio Pastor (DEF)
6
4.Hauke Hermann (DEF)
6
5.Duncan Caldwell (DEF)
6
6.Craig Matteo (MID)yellow card
6
7.George Wise (MID)
7
8.Massimo Bedin (MID)
6
9.Marc Scheffler (ATT)goal scored
7
10.Gary Ritchie (ATT)
6
11.Andy Dickov (ATT)
6
 
12.Gianluca Dalmat (MID)
6
13.John McNeill (ATT)
6
14.Scott Mccall (MID)
6