Match Report


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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Firhill Park where Partick Thistle play host to Aberdeen. A crowd of 12,967 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Partick Thistle and Aberdeen are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Don Glass.


0.00
Partick Thistle kick off and get the match underway!
8.25
Stephen Gemmill makes a high pass forward. Alex Thomson shows exceptional athleticism as he brings the ball under control. Alex Thomson makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Richard Strachan. Richard Strachan looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it flies just wide!
42.57
Alex Thomson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Richard Strachan. Richard Strachan lofts in a cross ball towards Alex Thomson. Alex Thomson whips the ball goalwards with his head. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
44.20
Tiago Fernandes sees a break and surges forward. Tiago Fernandes threads the ball through to Stephen Campbell. Stephen Campbell puts a great ball through. Scott Henderson runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

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
Aberdeen start the second half!
51.40
Gary Sullivan hits a low pass to Garry Booth. Garry Booth makes a beautiful solo run. Garry Booth shoots from distance but Garry Ritchie is on top of it.
61.16
Stephen Campbell flicks a high pass forward. Scott Henderson controls it well on his chest. Scott Henderson knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gary Sullivan.
63.01
Dominic Collins flicks a high pass forward. Garry Booth holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. With great vision, Garry Booth plays the ball forward to Stephen Gemmill. Stephen Gemmill knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
77.55
Garry Booth knocks the ball forward to Richard Strachan. Richard Strachan knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by John Morton.
78.32
Carlton Marr hits a low pass to Flavio Pizzi. Flavio Pizzi flicks a high pass forward. Scott Henderson controls it well on his chest. Scott Henderson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
84.21
Garry Strachan makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Richard Strachan. Richard Strachan tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
0
2
Shots off Target
0
2
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
52.6%
47.4%
Play Area
31.6%
43.9%
24.6%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Richard Strachan of Aberdeen

Match Ratings
1.Garry Ritchie (GK)
6
2.Titus Milligan (DEF)
6
3.John Morton (DEF)
6
4.Tiago Fernandes (DEF)
7
5.Carlton Marr (DEF)
6
6.Andy Liddell (MID)
6
7.Stephen Campbell (MID)
7
8.Albrecht Böhm (MID)
6
9.Kevin Meiklejohn (MID)
7
10.Scott Henderson (ATT)
6
11.Flavio Pizzi (ATT)
6
 
12.Dave Scharrenburg (GK)
0
13.Kevin Strachan (DEF)
0
14.Paul Ferguson (MID)
0

1.Colin Elliott (GK)
6
2.Gavin Mckinlay (DEF)
6
3.Dominic Collins (DEF)
6
4.Gary Sullivan (DEF)
6
5.Oleg Bramble (DEF)
6
6.Garry Strachan (MID)
7
7.Stephen Gemmill (MID)
6
8.Matt Sullivan (MID)
6
9.Garry Booth (MID)
8
10.Alex Thomson (ATT)
6
11.Richard Strachan (ATT)goal scored
10
 
12.Guillermo Peiro (MID)
0
13.Garry Davidson (ATT)
0
14.Dominic Greig (ATT)
0