SPFL Development League Mon 17 April, 2017. Kick Off: - 18:00 Excelsior Stadium, Airdrie
Partick Thistle
1
Conor Cullen
2
Ian Stokes
3
Ross Fleming
4
Harry Granger
5
Michael McMullin
6
Callum Wilson
7
Mark Lamont
8
Andrew McCarthy (James Stokes 83)
9
Kevin Nisbet
10
Dominic Docherty
11
Neil McLaughlin (Connor Higgins 83)
Subs
12
Struan Herd
14
Connor Higgins
15
James Stokes
16
Jamie Hall
Aberdeen U20
1
David Craddock
2
Harlaine Mbayo
3
Toby Wells (Chris Antoniazzi 74)
4
Joe MacPherson
5
Scott McKenna
6
Sam Roscoe
7
Scott Wright
8
Seb Ross (Lewis Hutchison 81)
9
Bruce Anderson
10
Frank Ross
11
Dean Campbell
Subs
20
Harrison Sharp
12
Lewis Hutchison
14
Chris Antoniazzi
15
David Dangana
16
Sam Robertson
17
Ethan Ross
Subs
12
Struan Herd
14
Connor Higgins
15
James Stokes
16
Jamie Hall
Subs
20
Harrison Sharp
12
Lewis Hutchison
14
Chris Antoniazzi
15
David Dangana
16
Sam Robertson
17
Ethan Ross
93’Full Time Report
The Thistle side collapse to the ground in exhaustion. It was an absolutely terrific shift from the 10 men in the second half. Aberdeen didn't threaten Cullen too much in the second half.
Goals from Kevin Nisbet and Neil McLaughlin seal all three points in what was a very thundery second half with plenty of antsy play.
93’Full Time
90’+03’
FLeming smashes clear in last ditch defending
90’+01’
Hutchison tussles with Granger as the duo compete for the ball. The referee just ignores it and lets play continue.
90’+01’
Jagzone Man of the Match: Callum Wilson
90’
Thistle break. Wilson feeds Higgins who plays a perfect pass to JAmes Stokes. He cant curl it past th goalkeeper after spinning his man.
90’
Aberdeen win a free kick on the edge of the box as we enter injury time.
89’
A long throw s met by an Aberdeen head but the ball is out for a goal kick.
87’Aberdeen U20 Booking - Frank Ross
Ross takes a dive trying to win a penalty. The referee correctly brandishes a yellow card and both sides are down to 10 men
84’
Higgins almost latches onto a loose ball in the Aberdeen third but the visitors clear.
83’Thistle substitution: James Stokes replaces Andrew McCarthy
83’Thistle substitution: Connor Higgins replaces Neil McLaughlin
81’Aberdeen U20 substitution: Lewis Hutchison replaces Seb Ross
81’
A period of sustained pressure culminates with Ross firing over.
79’
McMullin smashes the free kick off the roof of the stand.
78’
Callum Wilson does really well turning away from Roscoe before winning a free kick on the very edge of the box
77’Aberdeen U20 Booking - Frank Ross
77’Thistle Booking - Neil McLaughlin
74’
Another fine block from Granger after a quick Aberdeen free kick looked to cut the Jags open
74’Aberdeen U20 substitution: Chris Antoniazzi replaces Toby Wells
73’
Thistle win a free kick but it is a comfortable claim for Craddock. Stokes heads his clearance out for a throw on the half way line.
72’
MacPherson cuts the ball back to Wright. He flicks it on to Anderson who fires over the bar from 20 yards.
70’
A brilliant tackle from Granger forces the ball out for a throw in as Aberdeen press for a leveller.
68’Thistle Booking - Michael McMullin
62’
Frank Ross curls the free kick high over the bar.
61’
Seb Ross tangles with McMullin, fouling the Jags defender. The referee awards the Dons freekick 25 yards from goal.
59’
Stokes tries to pick out McLaughlin but the attacker can't control his cross under pressure from Mbayo
57’Thistle Booking - Dominic Docherty
51’Thistle Booking - Ross Fleming
48’Aberdeen U20 Booking - Harlaine Mbayo
48’Thistle Booking - Kevin Nisbet
Nisbet picks up a second yellow after a tangle with an Aberdeen defender.
47’
Aberdeen break from the Jags corner but Anderson can't quite play the ball to Wright.
46’Thistle corner
46’Goal Aberdeen U20! Bruce Anderson
Thistle 2 - Aberdeen U20 1
Anderson brings a goal back within 25 seconds after being played in by Wright.
45’Kick-Off (2nd half)
45’Half-Time
45’Aberdeen U20 corner
44’
A dangerous corner drops to a Dons player inside the six yard box. McCarthy nicks the ball away to clear.
44’Aberdeen U20 corner
Cullen does really well to tip over the bar from Wells free kick
43’
Aberdeen win a free kick on the very edge of the box.
42’Thistle Booking - Kevin Nisbet
42’
Wright is on the end of a cut back but can only fire at Cullen.
36’
A promising run from Wright ends with a shot just clearing the cross bar
33’Goal Thistle! Kevin Nisbet
Thistle 2 - Aberdeen U20 0
A long ball seems to be comfortable for the goalkeeper. Nisbet nips in ahead of the goalkeeper, and prods home from close range. Craddock immediately apologizes for his error to his teammates as Thistle double their lead!
32’
Anderson forces Cullen into a save with an effort from just inside the box.
31’
A turn on the edge of the box from Wright ends with a shot which grazes the post.
25’
Nisbet's effort is blocked by a Dons defender before Docherty fires narrowly over from the edge of the box
22’
Nisbet spins at the edge of the box and sends a shot narrowly past the post.
20’Aberdeen U20 Booking - Joe MacPherson
20’Aberdeen U20 corner from the left
16’
Lamont's corner finds Fleming at the edge of the box but he can't hit the target.
16’Thistle corner from the right
14’
Anderson cuts the ball into Wright. He cuts into the box but fires marginally over the bar.
12’
McMullin has an attempt on goal but puts his powerful effort a couple of yards over the bar.
11’
Wilson is caught late after nicking the ball away from an Aberdeen player. Thistle have a free kick 35 yards from goal.
08’
Frank Ross has an effort from the edge of the box but it clears the bar by a couple of feet.
06’Goal Thistle! Neil McLaughlin
Thistle 1 - Aberdeen U20 0
Fleming races down the left hand side and cuts the ball back for McCarthy. He holds off his man before picking out McLaughlin at the back post. The attacker makes no mistake to slot past Craddock, giving Thistle the lead.
04’
McLaughlin sends Lamont away and he races through on goal. Craddock stays tall and pushes away Lamonts effort from 10 yards out.
03’
Wright gets behind from Fleming and drills a low ball across the six yard box. It misses Anderson but Aberdeen pick up the ball at the edge of the box, winning a free kick.
Mon 17 April, 2017
SPFL Development League 
Excelsior Stadium, Airdrie
The Thistle side collapse to the ground in exhaustion. It was an absolutely terrific shift from the 10 men in the second half. Aberdeen didn't threaten Cullen too much in the second half.
Goals from Kevin Nisbet and Neil McLaughlin seal all three points in what was a very thundery second half with plenty of antsy play.
FLeming smashes clear in last ditch defending
Hutchison tussles with Granger as the duo compete for the ball. The referee just ignores it and lets play continue.
Jagzone Man of the Match: Callum Wilson
Thistle break. Wilson feeds Higgins who plays a perfect pass to JAmes Stokes. He cant curl it past th goalkeeper after spinning his man.
Aberdeen win a free kick on the edge of the box as we enter injury time.
A long throw s met by an Aberdeen head but the ball is out for a goal kick.
Ross takes a dive trying to win a penalty. The referee correctly brandishes a yellow card and both sides are down to 10 men
Higgins almost latches onto a loose ball in the Aberdeen third but the visitors clear.
A period of sustained pressure culminates with Ross firing over.
McMullin smashes the free kick off the roof of the stand.
Callum Wilson does really well turning away from Roscoe before winning a free kick on the very edge of the box
Another fine block from Granger after a quick Aberdeen free kick looked to cut the Jags open
Thistle win a free kick but it is a comfortable claim for Craddock. Stokes heads his clearance out for a throw on the half way line.
MacPherson cuts the ball back to Wright. He flicks it on to Anderson who fires over the bar from 20 yards.
A brilliant tackle from Granger forces the ball out for a throw in as Aberdeen press for a leveller.
Frank Ross curls the free kick high over the bar.
Seb Ross tangles with McMullin, fouling the Jags defender. The referee awards the Dons freekick 25 yards from goal.
Stokes tries to pick out McLaughlin but the attacker can't control his cross under pressure from Mbayo
Nisbet picks up a second yellow after a tangle with an Aberdeen defender.
Aberdeen break from the Jags corner but Anderson can't quite play the ball to Wright.
Anderson brings a goal back within 25 seconds after being played in by Wright.
A dangerous corner drops to a Dons player inside the six yard box. McCarthy nicks the ball away to clear.
Cullen does really well to tip over the bar from Wells free kick
Aberdeen win a free kick on the very edge of the box.
Wright is on the end of a cut back but can only fire at Cullen.
A promising run from Wright ends with a shot just clearing the cross bar
A long ball seems to be comfortable for the goalkeeper. Nisbet nips in ahead of the goalkeeper, and prods home from close range. Craddock immediately apologizes for his error to his teammates as Thistle double their lead!
Anderson forces Cullen into a save with an effort from just inside the box.
A turn on the edge of the box from Wright ends with a shot which grazes the post.
Nisbet's effort is blocked by a Dons defender before Docherty fires narrowly over from the edge of the box
Nisbet spins at the edge of the box and sends a shot narrowly past the post.
Lamont's corner finds Fleming at the edge of the box but he can't hit the target.
Anderson cuts the ball into Wright. He cuts into the box but fires marginally over the bar.
McMullin has an attempt on goal but puts his powerful effort a couple of yards over the bar.
Wilson is caught late after nicking the ball away from an Aberdeen player. Thistle have a free kick 35 yards from goal.
Frank Ross has an effort from the edge of the box but it clears the bar by a couple of feet.
Fleming races down the left hand side and cuts the ball back for McCarthy. He holds off his man before picking out McLaughlin at the back post. The attacker makes no mistake to slot past Craddock, giving Thistle the lead.
McLaughlin sends Lamont away and he races through on goal. Craddock stays tall and pushes away Lamonts effort from 10 yards out.
Wright gets behind from Fleming and drills a low ball across the six yard box. It misses Anderson but Aberdeen pick up the ball at the edge of the box, winning a free kick.