Match Report


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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Firhill Park where Partick Thistle play host to Queens Park. A crowd of 11,485 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Partick Thistle and Queens Park are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Don Henderson.


0.00
Partick Thistle kick off and get the first half underway!
3.31
Scott Strachan flicks a high pass forward to Ignacio Buskermolen who brings the ball under control. Ignacio Buskermolen knocks the ball forward to David Maclean. David Maclean knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Garry Ritchie who gathers it comfortably.
6.45
Titus Milligan threads a neat ball through to Andy Liddell. Andy Liddell flicks a high pass forward. Scott Henderson collects the pass. Scott Henderson knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gary Dalglish.
9.49
Dominic Mcallister receives the ball from a throw-in from Ignacio Buskermolen. Dominic Mcallister darts forward. Dominic Mcallister threads a neat, attacking ball through to Garry Hendry. Garry Hendry shoots from just inside the box. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
12.30
David Collins kicks a strong pass forward to Dominic Mcallister. Dominic Mcallister runs straight at the opposition's defence. Dominic Mcallister knocks in a cross ball towards Don Dalglish. Don Dalglish makes a deft header. Magnificent save by Garry Ritchie!
20.28
Stephen Campbell flicks a high pass forward. Kevin Meiklejohn controls it well on his chest. Kevin Meiklejohn plays a scrappy one-two with Flavio Pizzi and stumbles forward towards the goal... Kevin Meiklejohn looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Kevin Meiklejohn!
27.46
Dominic Mcallister catches Albrecht Böhm on the ankles. Dominic Mcallister is shown the yellow card! Albrecht Böhm runs off the knock.
33.53
David Collins flicks the ball to his team mate, Garry Hendry. Garry Hendry knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Tiago Fernandes.
38.11
Gary Dalglish makes a simple pass to Ignacio Buskermolen. Ignacio Buskermolen threads the ball through to Garry Hendry. Garry Hendry finds some space and shoots from distance. Good keeping from Garry Ritchie as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
39.40
Dominic Mcallister takes the corner, chipping the ball into the box. David Maclean rockets a shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
42.50
Scott Strachan makes a probing pass to Gary Dalglish. Gary Dalglish darts forward. Gary Dalglish shoots from long range but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
44.46
Dominic Matteo runs forward with the ball. Dominic Matteo threads a neat ball through to Don Dalglish. Don Dalglish skips past Tiago Fernandes! Don Dalglish looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
45.00
Scott Strachan hacks Flavio Pizzi from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Flavio Pizzi hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
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. Queens Park also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Queens Park kick off!
49.29
Without breaking stride, John Morton plays the ball forward to Stephen Campbell. Stephen Campbell flicks a high pass forward. Flavio Pizzi controls it well on his chest. Flavio Pizzi knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Manuel Carvalho.
54.29
Andy Liddell makes a simple pass to Scott Henderson. Scott Henderson lofts in a cross ball towards Flavio Pizzi. Flavio Pizzi rises majestically and gets a header on goal. It's there!! Alex Inglis has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
59.08
Without breaking stride, Gary Dalglish plays the ball forward to David Collins. David Collins sees Don Dalglish in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Don Dalglish sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it slams into the crowd!
63.04
Ignacio Buskermolen flicks a high ball forward to Dominic Mcallister who takes it down. Without breaking stride, Dominic Mcallister plays the ball forward to Garry Hendry. Garry Hendry knocks in a cross ball towards Ignacio Buskermolen. Ignacio Buskermolen rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Ignacio Buskermolen scores for Queens Park!!
69.13
Flavio Pizzi sees a break and surges forward. Flavio Pizzi deftly passes the ball to Scott Henderson, releasing him through on goal. Scott Henderson takes a shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
72.34
Stephen Campbell chips the ball to his team mate, Scott Henderson. Scott Henderson advances inside the box! Scott Henderson comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
73.41
Scott Strachan flicks a high pass forward. Ignacio Buskermolen holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ignacio Buskermolen threads a neat ball through to Don Dalglish. Don Dalglish knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Titus Milligan.
78.56
Ignacio Buskermolen flicks a high pass forward. Garry Hendry controls it well on his chest. Garry Hendry knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
79.28
Kevin Meiklejohn makes a probing pass to Stephen Campbell. Stephen Campbell shoots from 20 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
89.54
David Collins hacks Albrecht Böhm from behind! The referee calls over David Collins and shows him a yellow card! Albrecht Böhm gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
3
2
Shots on Target
4
4
Shots off Target
1
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
3
Yellow Cards
0
3
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
51.4%
48.6%
Play Area
32.9%
42.9%
24.3%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Flavio Pizzi of Partick Thistle

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

1.Alex Inglis (GK)
6
2.Scott Strachan (DEF)yellow card
6
3.Gary Dalglish (DEF)
6
4.Dominic Matteo (DEF)
6
5.Manuel Carvalho (DEF)
6
6.Dominic Mcallister (MID)yellow card
7
7.Ignacio Buskermolen (MID)goal scored
8
8.David Collins (MID)yellow card
6
9.David Maclean (MID)
6
10.Garry Hendry (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Don Dalglish (ATT)
6
 
12.Gavin Liddell (ATT)
0
13.Dale Lightfoot (ATT)
0
14.Alec Young (GK)
0