The Thistle Archive

Played at Inchview Park, Whiteinch. The Thistle kicked off and, five minutes after the start, Gilchrist scored their first goal with a swift shot. The Port retaliated and had a try but McCorkindale saved cleverly. The game became very even, each side having several runs. Neither could increase their score till near half-time, when the Thistle again broke away, and Keay shot. Connell fisted out, but Bennett, who was lying close in, headed the ball through. Half-time result:- Partick Thistle, 2 goals; Port Glasgow Athletic, 0. The second half was vigorously contested. After some fast play on both sides, Connelly scored for the Port with a high shot. Each team strove their utmost after this to improve their position, but no further scoring took place. Final result:- Partick Thistle, 2 goals; Port Glasgow Athletic, 1 goal.

Glasgow Herald, 7th December, 1891

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