Partick Thistle Football Club

Thistle made it through to Monday's draw for the Fourth Round of the Scottish Cup but not without a fight, especially in the second half.

Jonny Tuffey was the sponsor's Man of the Match and a string a fine saves from the Northern Ireland international kept Thistle in front at 2-1.

Thistle had looked to be easing their way through to the next round in comfortable fashion, leading at the break 2-0.

Scott Chaplain opened the scoring in the 27^th minute when he converted a Ryan McStay corner. Six minutes later it was 2-0. Liam Buchanan was fouled inside the box and Gary Harkins made an efficient job of the penalty that followed.

Thistle's advantage was halved 9 minutes after the restart when Craig Malloy netted and as Stirling grew in confidence Thistle had Tuffey to thank for maintaining Thistle's lead.

Nerves were eased in the 82^nd minute but there was further anxiety when Paul Murphy netted a second Stirling goal with just two minutes remaining.

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