Match Report
| Partick Thistle | Partick Thistle |  |  | Berwick Rangers | Berwick Rangers | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Marcel Hamann | M. Hamann |  | 66 | G |  | 1 | | G | 54 |  | Don Mckinlay | D. Mckinlay | |||||||||
| Don Campbell | D. Campbell | | 76 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 65 |  | Edgar Neves | E. Neves | |||||||||
| John Davidson | J. Davidson | | 64 | D | | 3 | | D | 60 | | Gavin Mason | G. Mason | |||||||||
| Dominic Law | D. Law | | 61 | D | | 4 | |  | D | 57 | | David Caldwell | D. Caldwell | ||||||||
| Andy Hendry | A. Hendry | | 60 | M | | 5 | | M | 62 | | Lennart Bierhoff | L. Bierhoff | |||||||||
| Flavio Tosto | F. Tosto |  | 57 | M | | 6 | | M | 57 | | Tomas Gomes | T. Gomes | |||||||||
| Matt Niven | M. Niven | | 56 | M | | 7 | | M | 51 | | John Ritchie | J. Ritchie | |||||||||
| Matt Mcinnes | M. Mcinnes | | 56 | M | | 8 | | M | 44 | | Stuart Mccall | S. Mccall | |||||||||
| Craig Greig | C. Greig | | 60 | A | | 9 | | A | 58 | | Callum McStay | C. McStay | |||||||||
| Stephen Gemmell | S. Gemmell | | 57 | A | | 10 | | A | 53 | | Alec Hutchison | A. Hutchison | |||||||||
| Kevin Collins | K. Collins | | 50 | A | | | 11 | | A | 49 | | David Morton | D. Morton | ||||||||
| Duncan Brady | D. Brady | | 58 | D | | 12 | | D | 52 | | Guilherme Faria | G. Faria | |||||||||
| Gary Greig | G. Greig | | 56 | M | | 13 | | D | 52 | | Alec Strachan | A. Strachan | |||||||||
| Cesar Fonseca | C. Fonseca | | 51 | D | | 14 | | D | 48 | | Richard Hopkin | R. Hopkin | |||||||||
 today's match is sponsored by Ski France |
Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Firhill Park where Partick Thistle play host to Berwick Rangers. Its a sell-out today with the 5,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Partick Thistle and Berwick Rangers are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Alec Mason.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Partick Thistle and Berwick Rangers are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Alec Mason.
0.00
0-0Berwick Rangers kick off and get the match underway!
2.13
0-0Matt Niven threads a neat ball through to Craig Greig. Craig Greig makes a great pass forward. Kevin Collins runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
8.46
0-0Andy Hendry makes a probing pass to Stephen Gemmell. Stephen Gemmell shoots from 25 yards but somehow Don Mckinlay manages to keep it out.
10.22
0-0John Ritchie kicks a strong pass forward to Callum McStay. Callum McStay knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
14.44
0-1Stuart Mccall threads a neat ball through to Callum McStay. Callum McStay knocks in a cross ball towards Alec Hutchison. Alec Hutchison outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
18.44
Matt Niven makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kevin Collins. Kevin Collins sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Kevin Collins scores for Partick Thistle!!
24.20
1-1Callum McStay catches John Davidson on the ankles. The referee calls over Callum McStay and warns him to calm down! John Davidson grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
26.41
Don Campbell flicks a high pass forward to Flavio Tosto who brings the ball under control. Flavio Tosto makes a probing pass to Stephen Gemmell. Stephen Gemmell lofts in a cross ball towards Craig Greig. Craig Greig outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
39.51
2-1Edgar Neves hacks Craig Greig from behind! Edgar Neves is given a warning by the referee! Craig Greig runs off the knock.
40.07
2-1Dominic Law pushes mid-way up the pitch. Dominic Law makes a probing pass to Craig Greig. Craig Greig deftly passes the ball to Kevin Collins, releasing him through on goal. Some silky footwork from Kevin Collins provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it flies just wide!
44.59
Lennart Bierhoff surges forward with the ball. Lennart Bierhoff whips in a cross ball towards Alec Hutchison. Alec Hutchison finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Good keeping from Marcel Hamann as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
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. Berwick Rangers also appear unchanged since the first half. The Berwick Rangers players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Partick Thistle kick off!
51.36
John Davidson knocks the ball to his team mate, Matt Niven. Matt Niven chips the ball to his team mate, Kevin Collins. Kevin Collins tries a spectacular long range effort. Kevin Collins scores for Partick Thistle!!
54.25
3-1Partick Thistle are in full control of this game.
57.37
John Ritchie decides to run forward with the ball. John Ritchie knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Marcel Hamann who gathers it comfortably.
59.41
Tomas Gomes comes in with a late challenge on Flavio Tosto. The referee warns Tomas Gomes to calm down! Flavio Tosto stretches but gets up unharmed.
66.44
John Ritchie plays the ball forward to Callum McStay. Callum McStay whips in a cross ball towards Alec Hutchison. Alec Hutchison makes a convincing header. Marcel Hamann punches it away to safety.
69.11
John Ritchie makes a simple pass to Alec Hutchison. Alec Hutchison knocks in a cross ball towards Callum McStay. Callum McStay finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. It's miles wide!
73.24
With imagination, Matt Mcinnes plays the ball forward to Craig Greig. Craig Greig rushes past David Caldwell! Some silky footwork from Craig Greig provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it's a woeful effort!
78.00
Don Campbell flicks a high pass forward. Flavio Tosto controls it well on his chest. Flavio Tosto flicks a high ball forward to Craig Greig who takes it down. Craig Greig plays a one-two with Kevin Collins and rushes in on goal... Craig Greig comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Fabulous save!
79.56
John Ritchie flicks a high pass forward. David Morton holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. David Morton knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Don Campbell.
81.29
3-1Edgar Neves clumsily knocks into Matt Mcinnes. Edgar Neves is shown the yellow card! Matt Mcinnes hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
Tomas Gomes sees Alec Hutchison in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alec Hutchison knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Don Campbell.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
5
3
Shots off Target
2
1
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
0
4
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
64.2%
35.8%
Play Area
31.3%
50.7%
17.9%
Scorers
| Kevin Collins 18, 51 Craig Greig 26 | Alec Hutchison 14 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Kevin Collins of Partick Thistle |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Marcel Hamann (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Don Campbell (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | John Davidson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Dominic Law (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Andy Hendry (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Flavio Tosto (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Matt Niven (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Matt Mcinnes (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Craig Greig (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 10. | Stephen Gemmell (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Kevin Collins (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Duncan Brady (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Gary Greig (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Cesar Fonseca (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Don Mckinlay (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Edgar Neves (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 3. | Gavin Mason (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | David Caldwell (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Lennart Bierhoff (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Tomas Gomes (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | John Ritchie (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Stuart Mccall (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Callum McStay (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Alec Hutchison (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | David Morton (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Guilherme Faria (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Alec Strachan (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Richard Hopkin (DEF) | 0 | |