Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Firhill Park where Partick Thistle play Fortuna Sittard in this Inter Cup game. Its a sell-out today with the 5,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Partick Thistle are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Fortuna Sittard appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.


0.00
The whistle blows and Fortuna Sittard get the match underway!
3.20
Marino Lamey takes it forward alone. Marino Lamey knocks the ball to his team mate, Oscar Roorda. Oscar Roorda takes a shot at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
6.23
Stuart McStay controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gavin Collins. Gavin Collins chips the ball to his team mate, Dominic Ferguson. Dominic Ferguson knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Greg Scales who gathers it comfortably.
8.32
Marino Lamey hacks Gavin Collins from behind! Marino Lamey is shown the yellow card! Gavin Collins runs off the knock.
9.41
Don Young knocks the ball to his team mate, Stephan Nyarko. Stephan Nyarko goes all the way! Stephan Nyarko cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
12.53
Matt James chips the ball to his team mate, Don Young. Don Young deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stephan Nyarko. Stephan Nyarko makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gary Cottee but he's offside!
14.50
Marino Lamey flicks the ball to his team mate, Kew Koroglu. Kew Koroglu knocks in a cross ball towards Oscar Roorda. Oscar Roorda powers a header at goal but somehow Alex James manages to keep it out.
15.27
Christopher Melchiot knocks the ball to his team mate, Alberto Reis. Alberto Reis controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Oscar Roorda. Oscar Roorda knocks in a cross ball towards Kew Koroglu. Kew Koroglu powers a header at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
16.09
Alberto Reis makes a probing pass to Kew Koroglu. Kew Koroglu goes all the way! Kew Koroglu makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
20.01
Roy Bosch controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Oscar Roorda. Oscar Roorda whips in a cross ball towards Kew Koroglu. Kew Koroglu powers a header at goal but it is miles over!
21.36
Fortuna Sittard are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
27.10
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
28.07
Stuart McStay brings the ball forward. Stuart McStay makes a simple pass to Dominic Ferguson. Dominic Ferguson knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Elena Andres.
42.23
Gavin Collins knocks the ball to his team mate, Dominic Ferguson. Dominic Ferguson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
44.25
Massimiliano Albonetti brings the ball forward. Massimiliano Albonetti finds some space and shoots from distance but somehow Greg Scales manages to keep it out.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!


45.00
Partick Thistle kick off and get the second half underway!
51.46
Alberto Reis makes a simple pass to Oscar Roorda. Oscar Roorda whips in a cross ball towards Kew Koroglu. Kew Koroglu directs the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
54.32
Menno Riga makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kew Koroglu. Kew Koroglu knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alex James who gathers it comfortably.
55.47
Dominic Bremner clumsily knocks into Oscar Roorda. Dominic Bremner is warned by the referee! Oscar Roorda stretches but gets up unharmed.
59.10
Marino Lamey deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kew Koroglu. Kew Koroglu knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
63.10
Roy Bosch deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Oscar Roorda. Oscar Roorda whips in a cross ball towards Kew Koroglu. Kew Koroglu heads the ball goalwards. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
66.48
Gavin Collins barges into Alberto Reis. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Alberto Reis hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
71.33
Roy Bosch flicks the ball to his team mate, Oscar Roorda. Oscar Roorda shoots from outside the area but somehow Alex James manages to keep it out.
72.49
Marino Lamey flicks the ball to his team mate, Oscar Roorda. Oscar Roorda knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alex James who gathers it comfortably.
73.28
Stuart McStay controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Colin Mckinlay. Colin Mckinlay chips the ball to his team mate, Gary Cottee. Gary Cottee plays a perfect one-two with Stephan Nyarko and rushes in on goal... Gary Cottee makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
75.19
Massimiliano Albonetti makes a simple pass to Dominic Ferguson. Dominic Ferguson finds some space and shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
78.33
Christopher Melchiot makes a beautiful solo run. Christopher Melchiot controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Kew Koroglu. Kew Koroglu tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
84.07
Roy Bosch threads the ball through to Oscar Roorda. Oscar Roorda knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Stuart McStay.
90.00
Gavin Collins chips the ball to his team mate, Dominic Ferguson. Dominic Ferguson knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Christopher Melchiot.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time


The man of the match was awarded to Kew Koroglu of Fortuna Sittard

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 0 vs 2
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 2 vs 4
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 2 vs 5
Offsides
Offsides: 1 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 2 vs 1
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 1 vs 1
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 48.780487804878 vs 51.219512195122
Play Area
Home team third: 26.83%, Midfield: 51.22%, Away team third: 21.95%

Scorers