Match Report


PeterheadPeterhead     Partick ThistlePartick Thistle
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Craig GlassC. Glass74
G
1
G
55Kevin ClelandK. Cleland
Duncan GreigD. Greig75
D
2
D
71Paul CampbellP. Campbell
Alfred HuizinghA. Huizingh65
D
3captain
D
67Scott ElliottS. Elliott
Scott GallacherS. Gallacher63
D
4
D
65Jakob MorlockJ. Morlock
Kevin CollinsK. Collins56
M
captain5
M
74Garry BurleyG. Burley
Lars GötzL. Götz55
M
6
M
71Colin MorrisonC. Morrison
Jose SuarezJ. Suarez52
M
7
M
57Dominic LiddellD. Liddell
Craig LiddellC. Liddell46
M
8
M
55Billy DavidsonB. Davidson
Richard HopkinR. Hopkin64
A
9
A
66Colin HendryC. Hendry
Andy DavidsonA. Davidson58
A
10
A
62Richard WatsonR. Watson
Duncan CampbellD. Campbell56
A
11
A
61Maurits de BoerM. de Boer
 
Alex MortonA. Morton59
G
12
D
58Richard BremnerR. Bremner
Jose Fortes HerreraJ. Herrera57
D
13
A
58Uwe WillU. Will
Andy RitchieA. Ritchie55
A
14
D
56Don CaldwellD. Caldwell

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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Balmoor Stadium where Peterhead play host to Partick Thistle. A crowd of 13,087 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Peterhead and Partick Thistle are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Kevin Booth.


0.00
Peterhead start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.11
With a delightful solo run, Duncan Greig stretches the opposition's defence. Duncan Greig passes the ball forward but Richard Hopkin is offside!
8.08
Kevin Collins flicks a high ball forward to Andy Davidson who takes it down. Andy Davidson plays a quick one-two with Richard Hopkin and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Andy Davidson provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. It curls slightly but Kevin Cleland manages to gather it comfortably.
14.03
Scott Gallacher hacks Colin Hendry from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Colin Hendry runs off the knock.
20.56
Duncan Greig deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Richard Hopkin. Richard Hopkin sees Duncan Campbell in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Duncan Campbell rushes past Paul Campbell! Duncan Campbell makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
24.48
Lars Götz plays the ball forward to Duncan Campbell. Duncan Campbell knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Paul Campbell.
27.58
Garry Burley takes it forward alone. Garry Burley whips in a cross ball towards Maurits de Boer. Maurits de Boer heads the ball goalwards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
34.57
Peterhead are in full control of this game.
36.04
Dominic Liddell flicks a high pass forward. Colin Hendry holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Colin Hendry whips in a cross ball towards Richard Watson. Richard Watson directs the ball goalwards with his head. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
40.24
Craig Liddell flicks a high pass forward. Lars Götz controls it well on his chest. Lars Götz deftly passes the ball to Richard Hopkin, releasing him through on goal. Richard Hopkin looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

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

45.00
The whistle blows and Partick Thistle kick off!
47.26
Andy Davidson runs straight at the opposition's defence. Andy Davidson plays a one-two with Duncan Campbell and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Andy Davidson provides some space. He shoots at goal but it is shockingly off target!
48.19
Craig Liddell flicks a high pass forward. Richard Hopkin holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Richard Hopkin makes a great pass forward. Lars Götz runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
51.35
Duncan Greig threads the ball through to Alfred Huizingh. Alfred Huizingh makes a simple pass to Andy Davidson. Andy Davidson shoots from 25 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
53.44
Scott Elliott hits a low pass to Garry Burley. Garry Burley deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Richard Watson. Richard Watson knocks in a cross ball towards Maurits de Boer. Maurits de Boer makes a looping header on goal. Craig Glass didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
54.20
Colin Morrison controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Maurits de Boer. Maurits de Boer knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Duncan Greig.
61.26
Paul Campbell makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jakob Morlock. Jakob Morlock threads a neat ball through to Maurits de Boer. Maurits de Boer knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Duncan Greig.
63.14
Lars Götz hits a low pass to Richard Hopkin. Richard Hopkin whips in a cross ball towards Andy Davidson. Andy Davidson heads the ball goalwards. The keeper is on top of it. Great save!
65.23
Dominic Liddell plays the ball forward to Maurits de Boer. Maurits de Boer whips in a cross ball towards Garry Burley. Garry Burley flicks the ball with his head but somehow Craig Glass manages to keep it out.
72.47
Paul Campbell knocks the ball to his team mate, Maurits de Boer. Maurits de Boer shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
73.31
Peterhead are in full control of this game.
75.10
Alfred Huizingh makes a simple pass to Richard Hopkin. Richard Hopkin threads a neat, attacking ball through to Andy Davidson. Andy Davidson comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it misses the target by a large margin!
77.42
Colin Morrison catches Scott Gallacher on the ankles. The referee calls over Colin Morrison and shows him a yellow card! Scott Gallacher runs off the knock.
79.47
Colin Morrison knocks the ball to his team mate, Colin Hendry. Colin Hendry lofts in a cross ball towards Billy Davidson. Billy Davidson is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Craig Glass is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
84.21
Alfred Huizingh flicks a high ball forward to Jose Suarez who takes it down. Jose Suarez flicks a high pass forward. Andy Davidson collects the pass. Andy Davidson sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Peterhead

Partick Thistle
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
3
3
Shots off Target
5
3
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
61.1%
38.9%
Play Area
29.2%
48.6%
22.2%

Scorers
Richard Hopkin 40
Billy Davidson 79

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Richard Hopkin of Peterhead

Match Ratings
1.Craig Glass (GK)
7
2.Duncan Greig (DEF)
8
3.Alfred Huizingh (DEF)
7
4.Scott Gallacher (DEF)yellow card
5
5.Kevin Collins (MID)
6
6.Lars Götz (MID)
8
7.Jose Suarez (MID)
6
8.Craig Liddell (MID)
6
9.Richard Hopkin (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Andy Davidson (ATT)
7
11.Duncan Campbell (ATT)
6
 
12.Alex Morton (GK)
0
13.Jose Fortes Herrera (DEF)
0
14.Andy Ritchie (ATT)
0

1.Kevin Cleland (GK)
7
2.Paul Campbell (DEF)
6
3.Scott Elliott (DEF)
6
4.Jakob Morlock (DEF)
6
5.Garry Burley (MID)
7
6.Colin Morrison (MID)yellow card
6
7.Dominic Liddell (MID)
6
8.Billy Davidson (MID)goal scored
8
9.Colin Hendry (ATT)
7
10.Richard Watson (ATT)
6
11.Maurits de Boer (ATT)
6
 
12.Richard Bremner (DEF)
0
13.Uwe Will (ATT)
0
14.Don Caldwell (DEF)
0