- Date:21 Feb 2012
- Kick-off:19:45
- Venue:Firhill Stadium
- Attendance:1,439
- Doolan (54)
Doolan (63) Cairney - pen (80)
Cairney (89) - Parker (3) McGowan (87)
Live Commentary
- 90mins
Stuart Bannigan comes on in place of Chris Erskine.
- 89mins
The ball is swung over by Kris Doolan, Paul Cairney scores a goal from close range low into the middle of the goal. Partick 4-2 Ayr.The assist for the goal came from Kris Doolan.
- 87mins
Micheal McGowan gets on the score sheet with a goal from a long way out to the bottom right corner of the goal. Partick 3-2 Ayr.The assist for the goal came from Adam Dodd.
- 87mins
Paul Paton challenges Gareth Wardlaw unfairly and gives away a free kick. Liam Tomsett restarts play with the free kick.
- 86mins
Stephen O'Donnell produces a cross, Christopher Smith manages to make a clearance.
- 86mins
Kal Naismith fouled by Liam Tomsett, the ref awards a free kick. Paul Cairney takes the free kick.
- 83mins
Corner taken right-footed by Micheal McGowan to the near post, clearance by David Rowson.
- 83mins
Keigan Parker delivers the ball, Darren Cole manages to make a clearance.
- 83mins
Micheal McGowan challenges Paul Cairney unfairly and gives away a free kick. Darren Cole takes the free kick.
- 81mins
Ross Robertson gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Aaron Sinclair. David Rowson restarts play with the free kick. Ross Robertson goes into the book for unsporting behaviour.
- 80mins
Jamie McKernon joins the action as a substitute, replacing Michael Moffat.
- 79mins
Paul Paton fouled by Ross Robertson, the ref awards a Penalty. Penalty taken right-footed by Paul Cairney and scored. Partick 3-1 Ayr.
- 77mins
Effort from outside the box by Chris Erskine goes wide right of the target.
- 77mins
The ball is swung over by Kal Naismith.
- 77mins
The ball is sent over by Aaron Sinclair, clearance by Christopher Smith.
- 76mins
Chris Erskine sends in a cross, clearance by Ross Robertson.
- 75mins
Foul by Kris Doolan on Christopher Smith, free kick awarded. Kevin Cuthbert takes the direct free kick.
- 74mins
Kris Doolan takes a shot. Save made by Kevin Cuthbert.
- 74mins
The assistant referee signals for offside against Ross Robertson. Scott Fox restarts play with the free kick.
- 73mins
Kal Naismith is caught offside. Edward Malone restarts play with the free kick.
- 72mins
Christie Elliot goes off and Kal Naismith comes on.
- 72mins
Chris Erskine produces a left-footed shot from the edge of the box and misses to the right of the target.
- 70mins
Aaron Sinclair sends in a cross, Paul Paton produces a left-footed shot from just outside the box that misses to the right of the target.
- 69mins
The referee blows for offside against Keigan Parker. Free kick taken by Alan Archibald.
- 69mins
The ball is sent over by Aaron Sinclair, clearance made by Christopher Smith.
- 68mins
Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Mark Roberts by Darren Cole. (Ayr) makes a substitution, with Gareth Wardlaw coming on for Mark Roberts. Kevin Cuthbert takes the direct free kick.
- 68mins
The ball is swung over by Stephen O'Donnell, clearance by Christopher Smith.
- 66mins
Keigan Parker gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Aaron Sinclair. Free kick taken by David Rowson. Keigan Parker is cautioned.
- 64mins
Unfair challenge on Kris Doolan by Edward Malone results in a free kick. Free kick crossed right-footed by Paul Cairney from left channel, Christopher Smith makes a clearance.
- 64mins
Free kick awarded for a foul by Paul Paton on Michael Moffat. Free kick taken by Christopher Smith.
- 63mins
Chris Erskine crosses the ball, Kris Doolan grabs a headed goal from close in. Partick 2-1 Ayr.Chris Erskine provided the assist for the goal.
- 62mins
Handball by Kris Doolan. Direct free kick taken by Michael Moffat.
- 61mins
Paul Paton concedes a free kick for a foul on Ross Robertson. Liam Tomsett restarts play with the free kick.
- 57mins
Ross Robertson on for John Robertson.
- 56mins
Short corner taken by Paul Cairney.
- 56mins
Centre by Chris Erskine, blocked by Edward Malone.
- 54mins
Kris Doolan grabs a goal from just outside the area to the bottom right corner of the goal. Partick 1-1 Ayr.
- 54mins
The offside flag is raised against Keigan Parker. Scott Fox takes the free kick.
- 50mins
Inswinging corner taken by Paul Cairney from the left by-line played to the near post, clearance by Edward Malone.
- 49mins
The ball is sent over by Aaron Sinclair, Christopher Smith manages to make a clearance.
- 48mins
Aaron Sinclair crosses the ball, clearance made by Andrew Geggan.
- 47mins
Stephen O'Donnell crosses the ball, save by Kevin Cuthbert.
- 46mins
A cross is delivered by Paul Paton.
- 47mins
Centre by Keigan Parker, Stephen O'Donnell makes a clearance.
- 46mins
The ball is crossed by Paul Cairney, clearance by Christopher Smith.
- 44mins
Micheal McGowan gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on David Rowson. Alan Archibald takes the free kick.
- 43mins
Christie Elliot takes a shot. Save by Kevin Cuthbert. Christie Elliot takes a shot from just inside the penalty box which clears the crossbar.
- 42mins
The ball is delivered by Christie Elliot.
- 42mins
Mark Roberts is caught offside. Scott Fox restarts play with the free kick.
- 40mins
The ball is swung over by Christie Elliot.
- 39mins
Paul Paton produces a right-footed shot from just outside the box that goes wide right of the goal.
- 39mins
The ball is delivered by Paul Cairney, clearance by Micheal McGowan.
- 38mins
Shot by Aaron Sinclair missed to the left of the net.
- 37mins
The referee blows for offside. Direct free kick taken by Alan Archibald.
- 35mins
Foul by David Rowson on Micheal McGowan, free kick awarded. Edward Malone takes the free kick.
- 34mins
Aaron Sinclair delivers the ball.
- 32mins
David Rowson has an effort at goal. Save made by Kevin Cuthbert. A cross is delivered by Aaron Sinclair, clearance made by Adam Dodd. Corner from the right by-line taken by Chris Erskine, Aaron Sinclair takes a shot. Save by Kevin Cuthbert.
- 30mins
Stephen O'Donnell sends in a cross.
- 29mins
Liam Tomsett has an effort at goal. Darren Cole gets a block in.
- 28mins
Corner taken by Adam Dodd from the left by-line to the near post, David Rowson manages to make a clearance.
- 27mins
Darren Cole concedes a free kick for a foul on Keigan Parker. Micheal McGowan delivers the ball from the free kick right-footed from right wing.
- 26mins
Effort from just outside the box by Liam Tomsett goes over the bar.
- 24mins
Inswinging corner taken left-footed by Chris Erskine.
- 24mins
Kris Doolan takes a shot. Save by Kevin Cuthbert.
- 24mins
Paul Paton gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Adam Dodd. Adam Dodd takes the direct free kick.
- 22mins
The offside flag is raised against Keigan Parker. Darren Cole takes the free kick.
- 20mins
Chris Erskine takes the inswinging corner, Mark Roberts manages to make a clearance.
- 19mins
The ball is crossed by Keigan Parker, Mark Roberts produces a left-footed shot from close range which goes wide of the left-hand post.
- 19mins
Free kick awarded for a foul by Kris Doolan on Andrew Geggan. Direct free kick taken by Liam Tomsett.
- 18mins
Liam Tomsett sends in a cross.
- 17mins
Mark Roberts challenges Paul Paton unfairly and gives away a free kick. Free kick taken by Alan Archibald.
- 15mins
Free kick awarded for a foul by Christie Elliot on Christopher Smith. Free kick taken by Kevin Cuthbert.
- 14mins
The referee gives a free kick against Adam Dodd for handball. David Rowson takes the free kick.
- 13mins
A cross is delivered by Stephen O'Donnell, clearance by Micheal McGowan.
- 13mins
A cross is delivered by David Rowson, clearance made by Christopher Smith.
- 13mins
The assistant referee flags for offside against Keigan Parker. Scott Fox takes the free kick.
- 11mins
Keigan Parker is caught offside. Free kick taken by Scott Fox.
- 11mins
Shot from 12 yards by Liam Tomsett. Clearance by Stephen O'Donnell.
- 10mins
Shot by Liam Tomsett from 12 yards. Save by Scott Fox.
- 7mins
Keigan Parker is flagged offside by the assistant referee. Stephen O'Donnell restarts play with the free kick.
- 6mins
Effort from just outside the area by Christie Elliot goes over the target.
- 3mins
Adam Dodd produces a cross, Keigan Parker fires in a goal from inside the six-yard box to the bottom left corner of the goal. Partick 0-1 Ayr.The assist for the goal came from Adam Dodd.
- 3mins
The official flags Kris Doolan offside. Free kick taken by Kevin Cuthbert.
- 1mins
Foul by Christie Elliot on Andrew Geggan, free kick awarded. Liam Tomsett takes the direct free kick.
Match Preview
As you were for Partick Partick boss Jackie McNamara lists the same squad that drew with Morton at the weekend as Ayr visit Firhill. New recruit Conrad Balatoni will therefore miss out again due to a lack of recent games with McNamara convinced that his men will come good. The Firhill manager said: "We are not getting the goals our play deserves as we are creating chances but not taking them. "There is a really fine line between the teams in this Division and if we get a break in front of goal then we will get that first win of 2012. "Ayr will be difficult opponents but hopefully we can get the goals that will get us a win." Ayr boss Brian Reid is short of bodies as they head to Glasgow. Hamstring injury victim Andy Geggan and the suspended Jonathan Tiffoney are the latest Honest Men to become unavailable. Martyn Campbell, Alan Trouten and Sean Higgins all remain out injured, with Reid saying: "We are beyond the bare bones and I have been working on getting a couple of loan players in. I will need to step that up before kick-off against Thistle. "We can move off the bottom with a win and whilst we are short of numbers, it is a good prize to aim for. We can play better than we did at Ross County on Saturday and if we can pick up three points everyone will be delighted."
Partick
Ayr
- Scott Fox
- Stephen O'Donnell
- Darren Cole
- Alan Archibald
- Aaron Sinclair
- Paul Cairney
- David Rowson
- Paul Paton
- Chris Erskine
- Kris Doolan
- Christie Elliot
- SUBS
- Ryan Scully
- Thomas Stewart
- Kal Naismith
- Stuart Bannigan
- Scott Robertson
Home
Away
- Kevin Cuthbert
- John Robertson
- Edward Malone
- Christopher Smith
- Adam Dodd
- Micheal McGowan
- Andrew Geggan
- Liam Tomsett
- Michael Moffat
- Keigan Parker
- Mark Roberts
- SUBS
- Ryan McWilliams
- Gareth Wardlaw
- Jamie McKernon
- Ross Robertson
- Mark Shankland
Match Report
Thistle too prickly for Ayr Partick saw off a spirited Ayr side in a thrilling 4-2 encounter at Firhill Stadium. The visitors got off to a flying start when Keigan Parker was on hand to fire home Adam Dodd's cross after four minutes. Partick levelled things up 10 minutes after the restart when Kris Doolan unleashed a fine volley from the edge of the area. Doolan claimed his second as the Jags took the lead nine minutes later, this time heading home Chris Erskine's cross. Victory was all-but ensured when Ross Robertson felled Paul Paton inside the area with 10 minutes to play - Paul Cairney stepped up to convert the kick. Michael McGowan set up a tense finish when he pulled a goal back with a stunning long-range effort three minutes from time. But Cairney settled any nerves immediately when he poked home Doolan's ball a minute later.
Form Guide
- LWLDLD
- Partick
- VS
- Ayr DLDDDD
Last Meetings
- Ayr
- 0 - 0
- Partick
- 30/11/2011
- Partick
- 4 - 0
- Ayr
- 17/09/2011
- Partick
- 0 - 1
- Ayr
- 17/04/2010
- Ayr
- 1 - 0
- Partick
- 10/03/2010
- Partick
- 2 - 0
- Ayr
- 17/10/2009
- Ayr
- 1 - 1
- Partick
- 08/08/2009
Top Scorers
Partick
- K Doolan 5
- C Erskine 4
- C Elliot 4
- D Rowson 3
- P Cairney 2
- C Balatoni 1
- T Stewart 1
- S O'Donnell 1
Ayr
- M Moffat 5
- G Wardlaw 2
- E Malone 2
- M Roberts 1
- J Robertson 1
- R Robertson 1
- J Tiffoney 1
- C Smith 1
- A Dodd 1
- L Tomsett 1
- M McGowan 1
Goals
Partick
- Total goals 46
- Goals per game 25
- 1 (For) 1 (Against) Period 0-10 mins
- 1 (For) 1 (Against) Period 11-20 mins
- 3 (For) 2 (Against) Period 21-30 mins
- 3 (For) 3 (Against) Period 31-40 mins
- 3 (For) 4 (Against) Period 41-50 mins
- 1 (For) 3 (Against) Period 51-60 mins
- 2 (For) 2 (Against) Period 61-70 mins
- 3 (For) 1 (Against) Period 71-80 mins
- 8 (For) 4 (Against) Period 81-90 mins
Ayr
- Total goals 41
- Goals per game 20
- 2 (For) 4 (Against) Period 0-10 mins
- 2 (For) 4 (Against) Period 11-20 mins
- 2 (For) 3 (Against) Period 21-30 mins
- 1 (For) 2 (Against) Period 31-40 mins
- 2 (For) 6 (Against) Period 41-50 mins
- 3 (For) 2 (Against) Period 51-60 mins
- 1 (For) 4 (Against) Period 61-70 mins
- 1 (For) 5 (Against) Period 71-80 mins
- 6 (For) 6 (Against) Period 81-90 mins
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