Match Report


Partick ThistlePartick Thistle     Raith RoversRaith Rovers
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Kevin ClelandK. Cleland55
G
1
G
60Kevin McGroryK. McGrory
Vincenzo LindnerV. Lindner62
D
2
D
58Garry HopkinG. Hopkin
Stuart GallacherS. Gallacher59
D
captain3
D
52Filipe SoaresF. Soares
Richard BremnerR. Bremner58
D
4
D
50Jan DehmJ. Dehm
Colin MorrisonC. Morrison70
M
5
D
50Ruel HuntR. Hunt
Garry MatteoG. Matteo64
M
6
M
56Stephen ThomsonS. Thomson
Callum WhiteC. White62
M
7
M
54Marc WilliamsM. Williams
Stuart GlassS. Glass59
M
8
M
52Wes GowerW. Gower
Stuart MckinlayS. Mckinlay71
A
9captain
M
51Steven KirklandS. Kirkland
Colin HendryC. Hendry64
A
10
A
61Gary DickovG. Dickov
Maurits de BoerM. de Boer60
A
11
A
57Roberto HerreroR. Herrero
 
Stuart GemmillS. Gemmill56
M
12
A
55Callum CollinsC. Collins
Andre MartinsA. Martins54
D
13
A
52Duarte MarquesD. Marques
Garry LiddellG. Liddell52
A
14
M
50Alun LampardA. Lampard

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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Firhill Park where Partick Thistle play host to Raith Rovers. Its a sell-out today with the 10,500 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Partick Thistle are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Raith Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Matt Johnstone.


0.00
Partick Thistle kick off the first half!
3.24
Wes Gower surges forward with the ball. Wes Gower tries a spectacular long range effort but it goes wide for a goal kick.
4.46
Marc Williams passes the ball forward to Roberto Herrero. Roberto Herrero shoots from outside the area but it is tipped over by Kevin Cleland.
8.53
Filipe Soares knocks the ball forward to Marc Williams. Marc Williams advances with the ball. Marc Williams shoots from 20 yards but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
14.29
Callum White changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Callum White finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
15.02
Colin Morrison threads a neat ball through to Maurits de Boer. Maurits de Boer lofts in a cross ball towards Stuart Glass. Stuart Glass fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Well saved!
16.36
Stuart Gallacher flicks a high pass forward. Garry Matteo collects the pass. Garry Matteo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stuart Mckinlay. Stuart Mckinlay knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Filipe Soares.
24.12
Richard Bremner threads a neat ball through to Garry Matteo. Garry Matteo flicks a high ball forward to Maurits de Boer who takes it down. Maurits de Boer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
28.00
Garry Matteo makes a probing pass to Maurits de Boer. Maurits de Boer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
30.30
Garry Matteo knocks the ball forward to Richard Bremner. Richard Bremner changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Richard Bremner whips in a cross ball towards Colin Hendry. Colin Hendry heads the ball goalwards but is denied by Kevin McGrory. Excellent save.
38.32
Callum White knocks the ball forward to Garry Matteo. Garry Matteo whips in a cross ball towards Maurits de Boer. Maurits de Boer knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
39.42
Maurits de Boer receives the ball from a throw-in from Stuart Glass. Maurits de Boer makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stuart Mckinlay. Stuart Mckinlay whips in a cross ball towards Maurits de Boer. Maurits de Boer outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

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

45.00
The second half starts with Raith Rovers kicking off!
48.26
Stuart Gallacher threads the ball through to Colin Morrison. Colin Morrison surges forward with the ball. Colin Morrison knocks in a cross ball towards Maurits de Boer. Maurits de Boer makes a convincing header. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
49.54
Wes Gower makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gary Dickov. Gary Dickov sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it rises well off target!
51.55
Garry Matteo barges into Wes Gower. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Wes Gower stretches but gets up unharmed.
53.28
Colin Morrison flicks the ball to his team mate, Stuart Glass. Stuart Glass shoots from outside the area but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
54.25
Garry Matteo plays the ball forward to Maurits de Boer. Maurits de Boer shoots from distance but it misses the target by a large margin!
57.43
Richard Bremner controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stuart Gallacher. Stuart Gallacher controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stuart Mckinlay. Stuart Mckinlay whips in a cross ball towards Maurits de Boer. With a superhuman jump, Maurits de Boer connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
63.54
Stuart Gallacher makes a strong solo run forward. Stuart Gallacher flicks a high ball forward to Colin Hendry who takes it down. Colin Hendry knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Filipe Soares.
65.57
Marc Williams threads a neat ball through to Wes Gower. Wes Gower kicks a strong pass forward to Gary Dickov. Gary Dickov knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Richard Bremner.
69.25
Stuart Gallacher makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stuart Mckinlay. Stuart Mckinlay flicks a high pass forward. Colin Hendry holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Colin Hendry shoots from distance but somehow Kevin McGrory manages to keep it out.
71.10
Stuart Gallacher kicks a strong pass forward to Richard Bremner. Richard Bremner decides to run forward with the ball. Richard Bremner knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Garry Hopkin.
73.39
Callum White brings the ball forward. Callum White whips in a cross ball towards Colin Hendry. Colin Hendry directs the ball goalwards with his head but slams it into the crowd!
78.34
Stuart Gallacher makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stuart Glass. Stuart Glass knocks the ball to his team mate, Stuart Mckinlay. Stuart Mckinlay knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Kevin McGrory who gathers it comfortably.
79.04
Callum White chips the ball to his team mate, Garry Matteo. Garry Matteo knocks the ball to his team mate, Colin Hendry. Colin Hendry makes a great pass forward. Maurits de Boer runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
84.40
Garry Matteo flicks a high ball forward to Stuart Gallacher who takes it down. Stuart Gallacher runs straight at the opposition's defence. Stuart Gallacher knocks in a cross ball towards Stuart Mckinlay. Stuart Mckinlay makes a convincing header. The keeper is on top of it. Great keeping!
87.11
Wes Gower sees a break and surges forward. Wes Gower lofts in a cross ball towards Gary Dickov. Gary Dickov directs the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by Kevin Cleland.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Partick Thistle

Raith Rovers
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
7
2
Shots off Target
5
3
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
73.9%
26.1%
Play Area
22.7%
45.5%
31.8%

Scorers
Maurits de Boer 39, 57

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Maurits de Boer of Partick Thistle

Match Ratings
1.Kevin Cleland (GK)
6
2.Vincenzo Lindner (DEF)
6
3.Stuart Gallacher (DEF)
8
4.Richard Bremner (DEF)
7
5.Colin Morrison (MID)
6
6.Garry Matteo (MID)yellow card
7
7.Callum White (MID)
7
8.Stuart Glass (MID)
6
9.Stuart Mckinlay (ATT)
7
10.Colin Hendry (ATT)
6
11.Maurits de Boer (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
 
12.Stuart Gemmill (MID)
0
13.Andre Martins (DEF)
0
14.Garry Liddell (ATT)
0

1.Kevin McGrory (GK)
7
2.Garry Hopkin (DEF)
6
3.Filipe Soares (DEF)
6
4.Jan Dehm (DEF)
6
5.Ruel Hunt (DEF)
6
6.Stephen Thomson (MID)
6
7.Marc Williams (MID)
6
8.Wes Gower (MID)
7
9.Steven Kirkland (MID)
6
10.Gary Dickov (ATT)
6
11.Roberto Herrero (ATT)
6
 
12.Callum Collins (ATT)
0
13.Duarte Marques (ATT)
0
14.Alun Lampard (MID)
0