Match Report


Partick ThistlePartick Thistle     BrechinBrechin
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Kevin ClelandK. Cleland55
G
1
G
50Paul McNeillP. McNeill
Vincenzo LindnerV. Lindner62
D
2
D
59Enrique NavarroE. Navarro
Stuart GallacherS. Gallacher59
D
captain3
D
49David BeckhamD. Beckham
Richard BremnerR. Bremner58
D
4
D
46Billy NivenB. Niven
Colin MorrisonC. Morrison71
M
5
D
45Gary HansenG. Hansen
Garry MatteoG. Matteo64
M
6
M
54Kevin BremnerK. Bremner
Callum WhiteC. White62
M
7captain
M
48Max ConticchioM. Conticchio
Stuart GlassS. Glass59
M
8
M
48Alex GallacherA. Gallacher
Stuart MckinlayS. Mckinlay71
A
9
M
47Andy GreigA. Greig
Colin HendryC. Hendry64
A
10
A
55Linus HelmerL. Helmer
Maurits de BoerM. de Boer61
A
11
A
54Greg DaviesG. Davies
 
Stuart GemmillS. Gemmill56
M
12
G
49Billy McNeillB. McNeill
Andre MartinsA. Martins54
D
13
A
47Callum GoughC. Gough
Garry LiddellG. Liddell53
A
14
D
45Matt RitchieM. Ritchie

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Match Report
Snow falls gently from the overcast sky here at Firhill Park where Partick Thistle play host to Brechin. A crowd of 10,383 fill this 10,500 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Partick Thistle are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Brechin appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Callum McCoist.


0.00
The whistle blows and Partick Thistle kick off!
4.07
David Beckham passes the ball forward to Max Conticchio. Max Conticchio flicks a high pass forward. Linus Helmer collects the pass. Linus Helmer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
8.07
Richard Bremner receives the ball from a throw-in from Stuart Gallacher. Richard Bremner flicks the ball to his team mate, Stuart Glass. Stuart Glass sees Callum White in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Callum White shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. He makes it look easy!
9.48
Andy Greig controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Max Conticchio. Max Conticchio runs straight at the defence! Max Conticchio tries a spectacular strike but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
12.37
Colin Morrison flicks a high ball forward to Colin Hendry who takes it down. Colin Hendry lofts in a cross ball towards Garry Matteo. Garry Matteo is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Paul McNeill effortlessly punches it away to safety.
18.31
Stuart Gallacher threads the ball through to Colin Morrison. Colin Morrison chips the ball to his team mate, Colin Hendry. Colin Hendry knocks in a cross ball towards Garry Matteo. Garry Matteo jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
22.33
Richard Bremner knocks the ball forward to Vincenzo Lindner. Vincenzo Lindner hits a low pass to Stuart Mckinlay. Stuart Mckinlay shoots from 25 yards but it's a lousy effort!
26.15
Linus Helmer catches Vincenzo Lindner on the ankles. Linus Helmer is warned by the referee! Vincenzo Lindner runs off the knock.
34.38
Seeing a gap ahead, Vincenzo Lindner plays the ball forward to Richard Bremner. Richard Bremner hits a low pass to Colin Hendry. Colin Hendry deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Colin Morrison but the linesman indicates offside!
40.56
Callum White makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Colin Morrison. Colin Morrison shoots from distance but it's a lousy effort!
44.40
Stuart Gallacher flicks a high ball forward to Colin Morrison who takes it down. Colin Morrison chips the ball to his team mate, Stuart Mckinlay. Stuart Mckinlay lofts in a cross ball towards Colin Hendry. Colin Hendry is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
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. Brechin also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Brechin get the second half underway!
48.44
Alex Gallacher threads a neat ball through to Linus Helmer. Linus Helmer knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Kevin Cleland who gathers it comfortably.
49.18
Greg Davies barges into Vincenzo Lindner. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Vincenzo Lindner hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
51.12
Vincenzo Lindner surges forward with the ball. Vincenzo Lindner chips the ball to his team mate, Maurits de Boer. Maurits de Boer knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Paul McNeill who gathers it comfortably.
59.55
Partick Thistle are playing very deep making it very hard for their opposition to get back into the game.
65.37
Alex Gallacher sees Greg Davies in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Greg Davies shoots from long range his aim is horrendously poor!
69.21
Andy Greig flicks a high ball forward to Linus Helmer who takes it down. Linus Helmer skips past Richard Bremner! Linus Helmer shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
73.45
Andy Greig receives the ball from a throw-in from Linus Helmer. Andy Greig makes a simple pass to Max Conticchio. Max Conticchio shoots from 25 yards but it's a woeful effort!
75.54
Callum White catches Max Conticchio on the ankles. Callum White is given a warning by the referee! Max Conticchio runs off the knock.
78.48
Richard Bremner threads a neat ball through to Callum White. Callum White controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Colin Hendry. Colin Hendry knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
84.06
With a delightful solo run, Garry Matteo stretches the opposition's defence. Garry Matteo whips in a cross ball towards Stuart Mckinlay. With a superhuman jump, Stuart Mckinlay connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Partick Thistle

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

Possession
48.6%
51.4%
Play Area
28.4%
43.2%
28.4%

Scorers
Garry Matteo 18
Stuart Mckinlay 84

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Garry Matteo of Partick Thistle

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

1.Paul McNeill (GK)
7
2.Enrique Navarro (DEF)
6
3.David Beckham (DEF)
6
4.Billy Niven (DEF)
6
5.Gary Hansen (DEF)
6
6.Kevin Bremner (MID)
6
7.Max Conticchio (MID)
6
8.Alex Gallacher (MID)
6
9.Andy Greig (MID)
6
10.Linus Helmer (ATT)
6
11.Greg Davies (ATT)yellow card
5
 
12.Billy McNeill (GK)
0
13.Callum Gough (ATT)
0
14.Matt Ritchie (DEF)
0