Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Firhill Park where Partick Thistle play Hartlepool United in this friendly game. A crowd of 18,727 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Partick Thistle are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Hartlepool United appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
The pitch is in good condition.
Partick Thistle are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Hartlepool United appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
0.00
0-0Hartlepool United start the match!
3.43
0-0Spencer Sherwood knocks the ball forward to Julian Lopez. Julian Lopez shoots from distance but it rises well off target!
12.42
0-0Danny Greaves hacks Darren Taylor from behind! Danny Greaves is shown the yellow card! Darren Taylor runs off the knock.
16.59
0-0Mario Neves sees space and advances. Mario Neves sees space and advances. Mario Neves runs straight at the defence! Mario Neves cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball strikes Steve Fletcher's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
18.12
It's a corner kick which Lee Bowyer takes quickly, playing the ball short to Ivan Hernandez. Ivan Hernandez cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal. It curls slightly but is blocked by Steve Fletcher.
21.57
0-0Steve Fletcher threads a neat ball through to Spencer Sherwood. Spencer Sherwood flicks a high ball forward to Matt Law who takes it down. Matt Law lofts in a cross ball towards Julian Lopez. Julian Lopez directs the ball goalwards with his head. Kent Clark didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
22.04
0-0Lee Bowyer flicks the ball to his team mate, Darren Taylor. Darren Taylor knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Liam Waters who gathers it comfortably.
26.20
Lee Bowyer flicks a high pass forward. Darren Taylor collects the pass. Darren Taylor plays a scrappy one-two with Igor Beschastnykh and stumbles forward towards the goal... Darren Taylor shoots from just inside the box. Dave Murphy steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
28.37
Danny Greaves knocks the ball to his team mate, Dean Rodgers. Dean Rodgers darts forward. Dean Rodgers knocks in a cross ball towards Les Owen. Les Owen connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Kent Clark manages to gather it.
36.58
Lee Bowyer flicks a high pass forward to Igor Beschastnykh who brings the ball under control. Igor Beschastnykh shoots from distance but it's a lousy effort!
38.30
Mick Deane advances with the ball. With some swift thinking, Mick Deane plays the ball forward to Matt Law. Matt Law sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
39.58
Dean Rodgers changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Dean Rodgers shoots from distance. Solid save from Kent Clark. What a great pair of hands!
45.00
Spencer Sherwood flicks a high pass forward. Matt Law controls it well on his chest. Matt Law plays a scrappy one-two with Julian Lopez and advances towards the goal... Matt Law shoots from just inside the box. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. He makes it look easy!
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. Hartlepool United also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with Partick Thistle kicking off!
51.17
Without breaking stride, Dean Rodgers plays the ball forward to Les Owen. Les Owen knocks in a cross ball towards Julian Lopez. Julian Lopez is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but Jesper Hamrin is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
53.25
Dave Murphy sees Dean Rodgers in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Dean Rodgers knocks the ball forward to Matt Law. Matt Law controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Kent Clark effortlessly smothers it!
67.50
Dean Rodgers makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Les Owen. Les Owen knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Kent Clark who gathers it comfortably.
71.04
1-0Marc Bridges makes a simple pass to Pier Giovanni Sogliano. Pier Giovanni Sogliano runs straight at the defence! Pier Giovanni Sogliano cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's there!! Liam Waters has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
75.28
Mario Neves knocks the ball to his team mate, Ivan Hernandez. Ivan Hernandez kicks a strong pass forward to Pier Giovanni Sogliano. Pier Giovanni Sogliano knocks the ball forward, putting Igor Beschastnykh through on goal. Igor Beschastnykh makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
78.31
Datti Mohamed Maccarone makes a beautiful solo run. Datti Mohamed Maccarone deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Darren Taylor. Darren Taylor shoots from long range. Liam Waters comfortably gets down and covers it.
79.38
1-0Steve Fletcher surges forward with the ball. Steve Fletcher makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Matt Law. Matt Law makes a great pass forward. Les Owen runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
87.19
Seeing a gap ahead, Datti Mohamed Maccarone plays the ball forward to Ivan Hernandez. Ivan Hernandez threads a neat ball through to Pier Giovanni Sogliano. Pier Giovanni Sogliano knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Mick Deane.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Pier Giovanni Sogliano of Partick Thistle |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Kent Clark (GK)
8
2. Bernard Beye (DEF)
6
3. Mario Neves (DEF)
7
4. Datti Mohamed Maccarone (DEF)
7
5. Jesper Hamrin (DEF)
6
6. Ivan Hernandez (MID)
8
7. Marc Bridges (MID)
7
8. Lee Bowyer (MID)
7
9. Igor Beschastnykh (ATT)
6
10. Darren Taylor (ATT)
7
11. Pier Giovanni Sogliano (ATT)
9
12. Yurtcan Sükür (DEF)
0
13. Arnauld Ganz (MID)
0
14. Sergio Oliveira (MID)
0
1. Liam Waters (GK)
6
2. Mick Deane (DEF)
6
3. Danny Greaves (DEF)
5
4. Steve Fletcher (DEF)
7
5. Dave Murphy (DEF)
6
6. Dean Rodgers (MID)
8
7. Spencer Sherwood (MID)
7
8. Gilles Vieira (ATT)
6
9. Les Owen (ATT)
6
10. Julian Lopez (ATT)
6
11. Matt Law (ATT)
6
12. Edward Batty (GK)
0
13. Oscar Martin (MID)
0
14. Ian Hurst (MID)
0