Date:05 Nov 2011
Kick-off:15:00
Venue:Firhill Stadium
Attendance:2,472

Vigurs (25)

Goal!

Live Commentary

93mins Paul Paton decides to take the corner short.

92mins Kurtis Byrne is caught offside. Paul Paton takes the direct free kick.

91mins Corner taken short by Richard Brittain.

90mins Michael Gardyne leaves the field to be replaced by Mark Corcoran.

90mins The official flags Michael Gardyne offside. Conrad Balatoni takes the free kick.

89mins Marc Fitzpatrick fouled by Stephen O'Donnell, the ref awards a free kick. Free kick taken by Michael Fraser.

88mins Corner taken right-footed by Stephen O'Donnell from the right by-line to the near post, Shot by Kris Doolan. Michael Fraser makes a save. Corner taken by Stephen O'Donnell from the left by-line to the near post.

87mins Booking for Kurtis Byrne for not retreating ten yards at a set play.

86mins Scott Boyd fouled by Thomas Stewart, the ref awards a free kick. Direct free kick taken by Michael Fraser.

85mins Foul by Richard Brittain on Paul Cairney, free kick awarded. Direct free kick taken by Aaron Sinclair.

83mins Kurtis Byrne replaces Colin McMenamin.

81mins Corner taken right-footed by Richard Brittain, clearance by Alan Archibald.

79mins Richard Brittain takes a short corner.

78mins The referee blows for offside against Paul Cairney. Indirect free kick taken by Michael Fraser.

77mins The ball is swung over by Paul Cairney, Kris Doolan takes a shot. Save by Michael Fraser.

75mins Inswinging corner taken by Paul Cairney from the left by-line played to the near post, clearance made by Rocco Quinn.

74mins Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Michael Gardyne by Alan Archibald. Free kick taken by Scott Boyd.

72mins Handball decision goes against Alan Archibald. Gary Miller takes the direct free kick.

71mins David Rowson takes a shot. Michael Fraser makes a save.

68mins Inswinging corner taken from the left by-line by Paul Cairney, Kris Doolan takes a shot. Michael Fraser makes a save.

66mins Iain Vigurs concedes a free kick for a foul on Kyle Hutton. Ryan Scully restarts play with the free kick.

66mins Free kick awarded for a foul by Kris Doolan on Scott Boyd. Free kick taken by Scott Boyd.

65mins Thomas Stewart replaces Chris Erskine. Stephen O'Donnell is brought on as a substitute for Christie Elliot.

65mins Effort from deep inside the area by Michael Gardyne clears the bar.

63mins Iain Vigurs takes a shot. Ryan Scully makes a save.

60mins Inswinging corner taken by Richard Brittain.

59mins Aaron Sinclair challenges Gary Miller unfairly and gives away a free kick. Michael Fraser takes the direct free kick.

59mins Foul by Rocco Quinn on David Rowson, free kick awarded. Direct free kick taken by Paul Paton.

56mins Foul by Rocco Quinn on Kyle Hutton, free kick awarded. Free kick taken by David Rowson.

55mins Michael Gardyne takes a shot from a long way out which goes wide of the right-hand upright.

55mins Michael Gardyne is caught offside. Free kick taken by Conrad Balatoni.

54mins Drilled left-footed shot by Kris Doolan. Save made by Michael Fraser.

54mins Inswinging corner taken right-footed by Paul Cairney from the left by-line, clearance by Scott Boyd.

53mins Corner taken short by Paul Cairney.

51mins The offside flag is raised against Iain Vigurs. Free kick taken by Ryan Scully.

50mins Free kick awarded for a foul by Aaron Sinclair on Richard Brittain. Direct free kick taken by Michael Fraser.

48mins Richard Brittain is penalised for a handball. Direct free kick taken by Kris Doolan.

45mins Alan Archibald gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Michael Gardyne. Marc Fitzpatrick takes the free kick.

40mins Iain Vigurs challenges Paul Paton unfairly and gives away a free kick. Iain Vigurs goes into the book for unsporting behaviour. Paul Paton is cautioned by the ref for unsporting behaviour. Direct free kick taken by Ryan Scully. Paul Lawson goes off and Rocco Quinn comes on.

39mins The official flags Michael Gardyne offside. Ryan Scully takes the free kick.

38mins Shot from outside the box by Kris Doolan goes wide right of the target.

37mins The ball is crossed by Michael Gardyne, Iain Vigurs produces a volleyed left-footed shot from deep inside the penalty box which goes wide of the left-hand post.

35mins Colin McMenamin takes a shot. Ryan Scully makes a save. Corner taken by Richard Brittain.

34mins Foul by Paul Lawson on Chris Erskine, free kick awarded. Paul Cairney restarts play with the free kick.

33mins Gary Miller fouled by Christie Elliot, the ref awards a free kick. Richard Brittain takes the direct free kick.

31mins Paul Lawson gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Christie Elliot. Paul Lawson is cautioned. Kyle Hutton takes the direct free kick.

29mins Chris Erskine fouled by Marc Fitzpatrick, the ref awards a free kick. Ryan Scully takes the free kick.

25mins Goal scored by Iain Vigurs from outside the penalty box to the top right corner of the goal. Partick 0-1 Ross County.The assist for the goal came from Colin McMenamin.

19mins Shot from inside the area by Colin McMenamin clears the bar.

18mins Paul Cairney gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Richard Brittain. Paul Cairney is cautioned by the ref for unsporting behaviour. Michael Fraser takes the direct free kick.

17mins Foul by Scott Boyd on Chris Erskine, free kick awarded. Direct free kick taken by Paul Cairney, Aaron Sinclair takes a shot. Blocked by Michael Gardyne.

15mins Corner from the left by-line taken by Richard Brittain, Alan Archibald manages to make a clearance.

15mins Inswinging corner taken right-footed by Richard Brittain played to the near post, clearance made by Aaron Sinclair.

14mins Inswinging corner taken right-footed by Richard Brittain from the left by-line, save made by Ryan Scully.

8mins Colin McMenamin is caught offside. Ryan Scully restarts play with the free kick.

8mins Foul by Paul Cairney on Stuart Kettlewell, free kick awarded. Direct free kick taken by Paul Lawson.

7mins Richard Brittain challenges Chris Erskine unfairly and gives away a free kick. Free kick taken by Conrad Balatoni.

6mins Shot from just outside the box by David Rowson goes over the bar.

5mins The assistant referee signals for offside against Colin McMenamin. Conrad Balatoni takes the indirect free kick.

3mins Effort from a long way out by Richard Brittain goes wide right of the target.

2mins Iain Vigurs takes the inswinging corner, Alan Archibald makes a clearance.

2mins Colin McMenamin takes a shot. Save made by Ryan Scully.

2mins Inswinging corner taken by Iain Vigurs from the right by-line played to the near post.

Effort from outside the penalty area by Paul Cairney goes wide left of the target.

Match Preview

Fox returns between Partick sticks Partick goalkeeper Scott Fox will be restored to the starting XI when leaders Ross County pitch up at Firhill. Fox has overcome the illness that kept him out of the Jags' 1-0 win at Dundee last weekend. The Glasgow side will however continue to be without the injured Willie Kinniburgh, Scott Robertson, Ryan McBeth and Iain Flannigan. Jackie McNamara is determined that the Dingwall outfit do not increase their seven point advantage over his side. The Thistle boss said: "Ross County have been going really well and have opened a bit of a gap over us in the table. "It is really important that we do not allow that gap to spread any wider as we want to keep in touch with the leaders for as long as possible." First Division leaders Ross County look set to welcome Rocco Quinn back to their starting line-up. The midfielder came through a reserve game in midweek with no recurrence of his thigh injury. County will be without striker Steven Craig, who sits out again as part of his eight-match ban, and Sam Morrow, who remains out with a hamstring problem. The table-toppers are searching for their first win at Patrick's Firhill ground in five attempts. Manager Derek Adams said: "This is a tough game and it is our fourth tough away game in six fixtures. "We have gone to Raith Rovers, Dundee and Morton and so far we are undefeated. "If we come through this one with that record still intact we would all be delighted."

Formation:442Manager: Jackie McNamara

Partick

Formation: 451Manager: Derek Adams

Ross County

Ryan Scully
Paul Paton
Conrad Balatoni
Alan Archibald
Aaron Sinclair
Paul Cairney
David Rowson
Kyle Hutton
Chris Erskine
Kris Doolan
Christie Elliot
SUBS
Scott Fox
Thomas Stewart
Stephen O'Donnell
Stuart Bannigan
Jonny Lindsay

Home

Away

Michael Fraser
Gary Miller
Grant Munro
Scott Boyd
Marc Fitzpatrick
Michael Gardyne
Paul Lawson
Iain Vigurs
Richard Brittain
Colin McMenamin
Stuart Kettlewell
SUBS
Joseph Malin
Kurtis Byrne
Mark Corcoran
Rocco Quinn
Russell Duncan

Match Report

Vigurs seals County win Iain Vigurs scored the only goal of the game to give Ross County a 1-0 win at Partick. Midfielder Vigurs drilled home a superb 25-yard effort midway through the first-half to clinch all three points for the visitors. County had almost taken the lead in the 20th minute, but striker Colin McMenamin could only volley his effort from inside the area over the crossbar. Having put his side in front after 26 minutes, Vigurs went close to doubling the visitors' lead on the hour mark, but Partick goalkeeper Ryan Scully did well to block his effort. Thistle came within a few inches of grabbing an 89th-minute equaliser through striker Kris Doolan, who saw his long-range volley parried away by goalkeeper Michael Fraser.

Form Guide

WLWLDW Partick VS Ross County DWWWWW

Last Meetings

Ross County 2 - 2 Partick 10/09/2011 Partick 1 - 1 Ross County 16/04/2011 Ross County 0 - 0 Partick 26/02/2011 Partick 1 - 1 Ross County 11/12/2010 Ross County 0 - 2 Partick 02/10/2010 Ross County 1 - 2 Partick 24/04/2010

Top Scorers

Partick C Erskine 4 C Elliot 4 K Doolan 3 D Rowson 2 P Cairney 1 T Stewart 1 S O'Donnell 1 Ross County S Craig 3 G Munro 1 C McMenamin 1 R Brittain 1 S Kettlewell 1 M Gardyne 1 P Lawson 1 S Morrow 1 I Vigurs 1 S Boyd 1 R Quinn 1 K Byrne 1

Goals

Partick Total goals 32 Goals per game 19 1 (For) 1 (Against) Period 0-10 mins 1 (For) 1 (Against) Period 11-20 mins 2 (For) 1 (Against) Period 21-30 mins 1 (For) 2 (Against) Period 31-40 mins 2 (For) 2 (Against) Period 41-50 mins 1 (For) 1 (Against) Period 51-60 mins 2 (For) 1 (Against) Period 61-70 mins 3 (For) 1 (Against) Period 71-80 mins 6 (For) 3 (Against) Period 81-90 mins Ross County Total goals 30 Goals per game 17 1 (For) Period 0-10 mins 1 (For) Period 11-20 mins (For) 2 (Against) Period 21-30 mins 3 (For) 2 (Against) Period 31-40 mins 2 (For) 1 (Against) Period 41-50 mins (For) 1 (Against) Period 51-60 mins 3 (For) Period 61-70 mins 2 (For) 1 (Against) Period 71-80 mins 5 (For) 3 (Against) Period 81-90 mins