Match Report
 today's match is sponsored by Boots Direct |
Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Firhill Park where Partick Thistle play host to Heart of Midlothian. A crowd of 13,337 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Partick Thistle and Heart of Midlothian are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Stephen Niven.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Partick Thistle and Heart of Midlothian are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Stephen Niven.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Heart of Midlothian kick off!
3.23
0-0Romero P. Ferrer flicks a high ball forward to Steve Potts who takes it down. Steve Potts skips past Garry Burley! Paul Campbell hacks Steve Potts from behind! Steve Potts appeals for a penalty! No says the ref!!
4.49
0-0Garry Burley knocks the ball to his team mate, Colin Morrison. Colin Morrison controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
10.19
0-1Eugenio Nocerino receives the ball from a throw-in from Alan Vickers. Eugenio Nocerino runs straight at the opposition's defence. Eugenio Nocerino knocks in a cross ball towards Kevin Mccall. Kevin Mccall makes a looping header on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
16.33
0-1Romero P. Ferrer runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Romero P. Ferrer lofts in a cross ball towards Matt Greig. Matt Greig jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but is denied by Kevin Cleland. Excellent save.
18.31
Alan Vickers sees a break and surges forward. Alan Vickers knocks in a cross ball towards Matt Greig. Matt Greig powers a header at goal but it is miles over!
20.02
0-1Kevin Mccall clumsily knocks into Colin Morrison. Kevin Mccall is shown the yellow card! Colin Morrison stretches but gets up unharmed.
22.45
Colin Morrison knocks the ball forward to Garry Burley. Garry Burley sees Colin Hendry in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Colin Hendry advances inside the box! Colin Hendry takes a shot at goal but it rises well off target!
26.41
Kevin Mccall makes a probing pass to Alan Vickers. Alan Vickers whips in a cross ball towards Steve Potts. Steve Potts is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's miles wide!
27.42
Craig Souness chips the ball to his team mate, Steve Potts. Steve Potts shoots from distance. Kevin Cleland is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
30.04
0-2Scott Elliott flicks a high pass forward. Richard Watson controls it well on his chest. Richard Watson makes a probing pass to Colin Hendry. Colin Hendry knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Neil Henderson.
33.05
Dominic Liddell makes a probing pass to Richard Watson. Richard Watson lofts in a cross ball towards Maurits de Boer. Maurits de Boer heads the ball goalwards but it curls horrendously wide!
38.09
Maurits de Boer passes the ball forward to Colin Hendry. Colin Hendry cuts inside the box! Colin Hendry rockets a shot on goal. It's miles wide!
40.53
Billy Davidson makes a simple pass to Colin Morrison. Colin Morrison controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Richard Watson. Richard Watson shoots from 25 yards but it's a lousy effort!
42.02
0-2Alan Vickers chips the ball to his team mate, Kevin Mccall. Kevin Mccall passes the ball forward but Steve Potts is offside!
44.58
Alan Vickers flicks a high pass forward. Matt Greig collects the pass. Matt Greig knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Kevin Cleland who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
With great vision, Jakob Morlock plays the ball forward to Colin Morrison. Colin Morrison knocks the ball to his team mate, Maurits de Boer. Maurits de Boer whips in a cross ball towards Richard Watson. Richard Watson makes a deft header. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
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. Heart of Midlothian also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Partick Thistle kick off and get the second half underway!
47.07
1-2The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
48.41
Adelmajid Boutabout flicks a high ball forward to Matt Greig who takes it down. Matt Greig knocks in a cross ball towards Eugenio Nocerino. Eugenio Nocerino heads the ball goalwards but it flies well off target!
49.31
Colin Morrison threads the ball through to Richard Watson. Richard Watson lofts in a cross ball towards Colin Hendry. Colin Hendry makes a deft header. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
51.27
Romero P. Ferrer flicks a high ball forward to Elena Fernandez who takes it down. Elena Fernandez flicks a high ball forward to Steve Potts who takes it down. Steve Potts lofts in a cross ball towards Matt Greig. Matt Greig makes a looping header on goal. Kevin Cleland is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
55.24
Adelmajid Boutabout knocks the ball forward to Eugenio Nocerino. Eugenio Nocerino flicks a high pass forward to Kevin Mccall who brings the ball neatly under control. Kevin Mccall knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
57.36
Craig Souness flicks a high pass forward. Matt Greig controls it well on his chest. Matt Greig sees Steve Potts in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Steve Potts whips in a cross ball towards Matt Greig. Matt Greig knocks the ball goalwards with his head but Kevin Cleland reads it well. Great save!
63.31
Craig Souness kicks a strong pass forward to Alan Vickers. With a delightful solo run, Alan Vickers stretches the opposition's defence. Alan Vickers whips in a cross ball towards Kevin Mccall. Kevin Mccall is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Nice keeping!
67.17
Colin Morrison threads a neat ball through to Colin Hendry. Colin Hendry whips in a cross ball towards Maurits de Boer. Maurits de Boer knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
72.42
With vision, Alan Vickers plays the ball forward to Matt Greig. Matt Greig cuts inside the box! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Matt Greig provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
79.21
Eugenio Nocerino plays the ball forward to Kevin Mccall. Kevin Mccall knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Paul Campbell.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
4
Shots on Target
3
7
Shots off Target
5
3
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
37.5%
62.5%
Play Area
31.9%
45.8%
22.2%
Scorers
| Richard Watson 45 Maurits de Boer 67 | Kevin Mccall 10 Steve Potts 27 Matt Greig 51, 72 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Matt Greig of Heart of Midlothian |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Kevin Cleland (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Paul Campbell (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Scott Elliott (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Jakob Morlock (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Garry Burley (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Colin Morrison (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Dominic Liddell (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Billy Davidson (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Colin Hendry (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Richard Watson (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 11. | Maurits de Boer (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Richard Bremner (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Uwe Will (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Don Caldwell (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Martino Quaglia (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Neil Henderson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Adelmajid Boutabout (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Craig Souness (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Romero P. Ferrer (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Elena Fernandez (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Alan Vickers (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Eugenio Nocerino (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Matt Greig (ATT) | | 9 |
| 10. | Kevin Mccall (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 11. | Steve Potts (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | David Mckinlay (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Albert Guardiola (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Fred van Vliet (ATT) | 0 | |