Hamilton Accies 1–2 Boroughmuir Thistle
Thistle take all three points after a hard-fought win away from home.Boroughmuir Thistle came away with all three points after a 2–1 win over Hamilton Accies, showing a much better performance in the second half to turn the game around.
First Half
It was a difficult start for Thistle, who went behind just four minutes into the game after a mix-up at the back allowed Hamilton to take the lead.Hamilton’s number two received a yellow card in the 19th minute after a foul, with both sides battling it out in midfield but creating few clear chances.
Thistle kept pushing and got their reward in the 35th minute. A corner from Holly Aitchison caused problems in the Hamilton box, with Adian Ibrahim getting her head to the ball before a scramble in front of goal ended in a Hamilton own goal to make it 1–1.With the weather making things difficult, both teams went into half-time level, with everything still to play for.
Second Half
Thistle came out after the break looking much better and took the lead early in the second half.A free kick from Holly Aitchison caused problems in the box, and a mistake from the Hamilton centre-half saw the ball end up in the net to put Thistle 2–1 ahead.Thistle started to play some better football, linking up well across the pitch and creating more going forward despite the strong wind. Ria McCafferty came on for Lia Young in the 68th minute as Thistle looked to keep the pressure on.
Emily Arthur replaced Carys Grieve in the 77th minute after a great shift from Carys, who held the ball up well and made some excellent runs throughout the game.Thistle came close to adding a third in the closing stages. Amy Denholm made a brilliant run forward in the 82nd minute but saw her shot go straight at the goalkeeper.
Shortly after, Emily Arthur got through on goal and hit a shot underneath the keeper, only for the ball to roll against the post before Hamilton cleared it for a corner.Adian Ibrahim was shown a yellow card late on following a foul on the Hamilton goalkeeper, before the referee brought the game to a close.
Full Time
After a tough start, Thistle showed great character to get back into the game and put in a better performance after half-time.There were some good passing moves, better attacking play and chances to extend the lead as the team saw out the game to secure a valuable away win in tough conditions.
Hamilton Accies 1–2 Boroughmuir Thistle
Thistle take all three points back to Edinburgh!
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