Match Report


Partick ThistlePartick Thistle     AberdeenAberdeen
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Eduardo CalvoE. Calvo68
G
1
G
56Wilfred EbbingeW. Ebbinge
Alessandro FerraraA. Ferrara72
D
2captain
D
64Noel DyerN. Dyer
Alec NivenA. Niven70
D
3
D
63Giulio GaravelliG. Garavelli
Simon FranckeS. Francke56
D
4
D
61Hugo SoaresH. Soares
Petri JongsmaP. Jongsma68
M
5
D
61Don HansenD. Hansen
Stuart MorrisonS. Morrison64
M
6
M
73Kevin StrachanK. Strachan
Terry GuppyT. Guppy62
M
captain7
M
62Jacob MurrayJ. Murray
Richard GreigR. Greig59
M
8
M
62Simon SchumacherS. Schumacher
Colin CollinsC. Collins60
A
9
A
60Craig CharltonC. Charlton
Dominic RitchieD. Ritchie57
A
10
A
49Armin SchönenbornA. Schönenborn
Matt CollinsM. Collins55
A
11
A
47Fabian CarbajalF. Carbajal
 
Colin CampbellC. Campbell64
G
12
M
62Colin ClelandC. Cleland
Duncan McGroryD. McGrory56
M
13
D
60Garry WhiteG. White
Billy MccallB. Mccall55
A
14
M
60Teddy JohnsonT. Johnson

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Firhill Park where Partick Thistle play host to Aberdeen. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Partick Thistle are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Aberdeen appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Garry Meiklejohn.


0.00
Partick Thistle kick off and get the match underway!
2.24
Hugo Soares flicks the ball to his team mate, Simon Schumacher. Simon Schumacher brings the ball forward. Simon Schumacher knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Eduardo Calvo who gathers it comfortably.
15.05
Petri Jongsma makes a simple pass to Terry Guppy. Terry Guppy knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Richard Greig is offside!
18.24
Terry Guppy flicks a high ball forward to Dominic Ritchie who takes it down. Dominic Ritchie knocks in a cross ball towards Richard Greig. Richard Greig makes a looping header on goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
21.44
Alessandro Ferrara chips the ball to his team mate, Dominic Ritchie. With a delightful solo run, Dominic Ritchie stretches the opposition's defence. Dominic Ritchie shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
22.06
Simon Francke controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Richard Greig. Richard Greig kicks a strong pass forward to Dominic Ritchie. Dominic Ritchie plays a one-two with Stuart Morrison and rushes in on goal... Dominic Ritchie tries a spectacular strike but it rises well off target!
28.16
Fabian Carbajal flicks a high pass forward. Armin Schönenborn holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Armin Schönenborn shoots from long range. It's miles wide!
32.04
Kevin Strachan makes a beautiful solo run. Kevin Strachan plays a one-two with Fabian Carbajal and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Kevin Strachan provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
36.13
Terry Guppy catches Armin Schönenborn on the ankles. The referee brings Terry Guppy to one side and gives him a warning! Armin Schönenborn stretches but gets up unharmed.
39.31
Kevin Strachan flicks the ball to his team mate, Armin Schönenborn. Armin Schönenborn shoots from outside the area but Eduardo Calvo is on top of his game. Superb keeping!
40.17
Stuart Morrison comes in with a late challenge on Simon Schumacher. Stuart Morrison is warned by the referee! Simon Schumacher hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
42.43
Matt Collins runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Matt Collins lofts in a cross ball towards Stuart Morrison. Stuart Morrison knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it's a lousy effort!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

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

45.00
The whistle blows and Aberdeen get the second half underway!
55.22
Terry Guppy clumsily knocks into Noel Dyer. The referee brings Terry Guppy to one side and gives him another warning! Noel Dyer stretches but gets up unharmed.
65.48
Hugo Soares flicks a high pass forward. Fabian Carbajal controls it well on his chest. Fabian Carbajal chips the ball to his team mate, Craig Charlton. Craig Charlton shoots from distance. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
71.39
Simon Schumacher knocks the ball forward to Hugo Soares. Hugo Soares makes an attacking run forward. Hugo Soares shoots from distance but it flies well off target!
73.32
Colin Collins comes in with a late challenge on Don Hansen. The referee brings Colin Collins to one side and gives him a warning! Don Hansen stretches but gets up unharmed.
87.33
Simon Schumacher darts forward. Simon Schumacher plays a scrappy one-two with Armin Schönenborn and stumbles forward towards the goal... Simon Schumacher side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
89.05
Alec Niven flicks a high ball forward to Petri Jongsma who takes it down. Petri Jongsma flicks a high pass forward. Colin Collins controls it well on his chest. Colin Collins lofts in a cross ball towards Dominic Ritchie. Dominic Ritchie makes a convincing header. It's miles wide!
90.00
Alec Niven chips the ball to his team mate, Colin Collins. Colin Collins edges inside the box! Colin Collins shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It curls slightly but Wilfred Ebbinge manages to gather it.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Partick Thistle

Aberdeen
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
2
3
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
4
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
48.8%
51.2%
Play Area
27.9%
48.8%
23.3%

Scorers
Richard Greig 18

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Richard Greig of Partick Thistle

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

1.Wilfred Ebbinge (GK)
6
2.Noel Dyer (DEF)
6
3.Giulio Garavelli (DEF)
6
4.Hugo Soares (DEF)
7
5.Don Hansen (DEF)
6
6.Kevin Strachan (MID)
8
7.Jacob Murray (MID)
7
8.Simon Schumacher (MID)
9
9.Craig Charlton (ATT)
6
10.Armin Schönenborn (ATT)
6
11.Fabian Carbajal (ATT)
6
 
12.Colin Cleland (MID)
0
13.Garry White (DEF)
0
14.Teddy Johnson (MID)
0