Date:06 Oct 2012
Kick-off:15:00
Venue:Cappielow Park
Attendance:3,445

Rutkiewicz (13) McLaughlin (38) O'Brien (85)
Craig (19)

Goal!

Live Commentary

92mins Martin Hardie has an effort at goal from just inside the box that misses to the left of the target.

87mins Corner taken by Paul Paton from the right by-line, save by Derek Gaston.

87mins Stephen O'Donnell sends in a cross, clearance made by Craig Reid.

85mins David O'Brien fires in a goal from the edge of the penalty area to the bottom right corner of the goal. Morton 3-1 Partick.Martin Hardie provided the assist for the goal.

84mins Effort by Aaron Muirhead from a long way out goes over the crossbar.

84mins David O'Brien delivers the ball.

81mins Stuart Bannigan concedes a free kick for a foul on Michael Tidser. Stuart Bannigan booked. Martin Hardie produces a shot on goal direct from the free kick.

80mins Paul Slane delivers the ball, Fouad Bachirou manages to make a clearance.

78mins Jason Naismith is brought on as a substitute for Mark McLaughlin.

78mins Centre by David Graham, Martin Hardie takes a shot.

77mins Corner taken right-footed by David Graham from the left by-line, Scott Fox manages to make a clearance.

77mins The ball is crossed by Martin Hardie, Paul Slane manages to make a clearance.

77mins Steven Craig gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Willie Dyer. Willie Dyer takes the free kick.

76mins Aaron Muirhead sends in a cross, clearance by Kevin Rutkiewicz.

74mins Steven Craig fouled by Mark McLaughlin, the ref awards a free kick. Aaron Muirhead has an effort direct from the free kick.

73mins Martin Hardie concedes a free kick for a foul on Stephen O'Donnell. Direct free kick taken by Aaron Muirhead.

72mins Peter Weatherson leaves the field to be replaced by Martin Hardie.

70mins Effort from the edge of the penalty box by Kris Doolan goes wide of the right-hand upright.

67mins Kris Doolan replaces Steven Lawless. (Partick) makes a substitution, with Paul Slane coming on for Ross Forbes.

67mins Foul by Alan Archibald on Archie Campbell, free kick awarded. Kevin Rutkiewicz takes the free kick.

66mins Paul Paton shown a yellow card.

66mins Aaron Sinclair delivers the ball, clearance by Kevin Rutkiewicz.

65mins Ross Forbes fouled by Fouad Bachirou, the ref awards a free kick. Fouad Bachirou goes into the book for unsporting behaviour. Scott Fox restarts play with the free kick.

63mins Peter Weatherson produces a right-footed shot from outside the penalty box and misses right.

62mins Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on David Graham by Ross Forbes. Direct free kick taken by Craig Reid.

62mins Paul Paton delivers the ball, Craig Reid manages to make a clearance. Corner from the left by-line taken by Ross Forbes, Mark McLaughlin makes a clearance.

54mins Free kick awarded for a foul by Hugh Murray on Stephen Stirling. Hugh Murray receives a red card. David Graham joins the action as a substitute, replacing Stephen Stirling. Craig Reid takes the direct free kick. Chris Erskine leaves the field to be replaced by Aaron Sinclair.

52mins A cross is delivered by Chris Erskine, save made by Derek Gaston.

49mins Michael Tidser takes a inswinging corner to the near post, Aaron Muirhead manages to make a clearance.

49mins Archie Campbell produces a cross.

46mins Peter Weatherson challenges Hugh Murray unfairly and gives away a free kick. Ross Forbes takes the free kick.

44mins The ball is crossed by Fouad Bachirou.

43mins Free kick awarded for a foul by Kevin Rutkiewicz on Steven Lawless. Stuart Bannigan takes the free kick. Kevin Rutkiewicz is booked.

40mins Mark McLaughlin gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Chris Erskine. Shot comes in from Ross Forbes from the free kick, save by Derek Gaston.

38mins Inswinging corner taken by Michael Tidser, Mark McLaughlin scores a headed goal from close range. Morton 2-1 Partick.The assist for the goal came from Michael Tidser.

37mins Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Mark McLaughlin by Steven Craig. Direct free kick taken by Willie Dyer.

36mins Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Archie Campbell by Hugh Murray. Hugh Murray is cautioned by the ref for unsporting behaviour. Stephen Stirling delivers the ball from the free kick right-footed from right channel.

32mins Corner taken left-footed by Michael Tidser from the right by-line to the near post, Stuart Bannigan makes a clearance.

32mins Inswinging corner taken by Stephen Stirling from the left by-line, Alan Archibald makes a clearance.

31mins Unfair challenge on Steven Craig by Kevin Rutkiewicz results in a free kick. Ross Forbes crosses the ball in from the free kick.

30mins The ball is swung over by Stephen O'Donnell.

30mins Fouad Bachirou challenges Ross Forbes unfairly and gives away a free kick. Direct free kick taken by Ross Forbes.

28mins Ross Forbes takes a shot. Blocked by Craig Reid.

27mins Chris Erskine concedes a free kick for a foul on Michael Tidser. Willie Dyer takes the direct free kick.

25mins Willie Dyer delivers the ball, Hugh Murray makes a clearance.

23mins Hugh Murray challenges David O'Brien unfairly and gives away a free kick. Willie Dyer takes the direct free kick.

20mins Handball by Kevin Rutkiewicz. Direct effort from the free kick comes in from Ross Forbes. Inswinging corner taken from the right by-line by Ross Forbes.

20mins Steven Lawless produces a cross.

19mins Goal scored by Steven Craig from inside the penalty area to the bottom left corner of the goal. Morton 1-1 Partick.Aaron Muirhead provided the assist for the goal.

18mins Craig Reid gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Steven Lawless. Ross Forbes crosses the ball from the free kick left-footed from left channel, clearance by Mark McLaughlin.

17mins Centre by Steven Craig, Shot by Chris Erskine. Save made by Derek Gaston.

16mins Ross Forbes concedes a free kick for a foul on Fouad Bachirou. Michael Tidser takes the direct free kick.

13mins Michael Tidser takes a inswinging corner from the right by-line played to the near post, A goal is scored by Kevin Rutkiewicz from close in low into the middle of the goal. Morton 1-0 Partick.Michael Tidser provided the assist for the goal.

7mins The offside flag is raised against Archie Campbell. Free kick taken by Hugh Murray.

7mins Corner taken by Ross Forbes.

6mins Steven Craig takes a shot. Save by Derek Gaston.

6mins Mark McLaughlin gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Steven Craig. Steven Lawless takes the free kick.

5mins Aaron Muirhead delivers the ball, Steven Craig takes a shot.

5mins Free kick awarded for a foul by Stephen Stirling on Hugh Murray. Hugh Murray takes the free kick.

4mins Stephen Stirling takes a shot. Save by Scott Fox.

2mins Unfair challenge on Steven Craig by Kevin Rutkiewicz results in a free kick. Ross Forbes produces a strike on goal direct from the free kick, save by Derek Gaston.

2mins Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Peter Weatherson by Hugh Murray. Free kick taken by Fouad Bachirou.

Match Preview

Rutkiewicz set to return Morton defender Kevin Rutkiewicz could return against Partick following a knee operation. But Scott Taggart is struggling with a cut foot, Martin Hardie is a doubt with a foot injury and Mark McLaughlin needs a check on a knee knock. Peter MacDonald is definitely ruled out but former Celtic youngster Liam Gormley could feature for the third and last time as a trialist. Manager Allan Moore said: "This is a real test for us after four wins in a row but it is also a real test of Thistle's unbeaten run. "Raith ran them close last weekend and hopefully we will be that first side to beat them." Partick include Paul Slane, their new loan signing from Celtic, in their travelling party. Firhill manager Jackie McNamara has a selection problem of the right kind as he has a full squad to choose from. Steven Craig, Sean Welsh and Kris Doolan all returned to training this week after injury. McNamara said: "It is a nice position to be in for a game against a team that is bang in form. "Paul is an exciting talent and his direct running will give us something different but I have yet to decide what his involvement in the game will be. "It is two teams putting decent unbeaten runs on the line so it should be a cracking game."

Formation:442Manager: Allan Moore

Morton

Formation: 433Manager: Jackie McNamara

Partick

Derek Gaston
Craig Reid
Kevin Rutkiewicz
Mark McLaughlin
Willie Dyer
Stephen Stirling
Fouad Bachirou
Michael Tidser
David O'Brien
Peter Weatherson
Archie Campbell
SUBS
David Hutton
David Graham
Tony Wallace
Jason Naismith
Martin Hardie

Home

Away

Scott Fox
Stephen O'Donnell
Aaron Muirhead
Alan Archibald
Stuart Bannigan
Paul Paton
Hugh Murray
Ross Forbes
Steven Lawless
Steven Craig
Chris Erskine
SUBS
Ryan Scully
Kris Doolan
Paul Slane
Christie Elliot
Aaron Sinclair

Match Report

Form Guide

DLWWWW Morton VS Partick WWWWWD

Last Meetings

Morton 1 - 0 Partick 10/04/2012 Partick 0 - 0 Morton 18/02/2012 Morton 1 - 2 Partick 10/12/2011 Partick 5 - 0 Morton 30/09/2011 Partick 2 - 0 Morton 23/04/2011 Morton 1 - 0 Partick 22/02/2011

Top Scorers

Morton A Campbell 6 P Weatherson 3 D O'Brien 3 S Stirling 1 T Wallace 1 Partick S Lawless 5 K Doolan 4 S Craig 2 S Welsh 1 C Erskine 1 S Bannigan 1

Goals

Morton Total goals 25 Goals per game 15 1 (For) 1 (Against) Period 0-10 mins 2 (For) Period 11-20 mins 1 (For) 1 (Against) Period 21-30 mins 1 (For) 4 (Against) Period 31-40 mins 3 (For) Period 41-50 mins 2 (For) Period 51-60 mins 2 (For) Period 61-70 mins 3 (For) 1 (Against) Period 71-80 mins (For) 3 (Against) Period 81-90 mins Partick Total goals 26 Goals per game 16 2 (For) Period 0-10 mins 1 (For) Period 11-20 mins 2 (For) Period 21-30 mins 1 (For) Period 31-40 mins 2 (For) 1 (Against) Period 41-50 mins 2 (For) 2 (Against) Period 51-60 mins 4 (For) 1 (Against) Period 61-70 mins 2 (For) Period 81-90 mins