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Match Report

Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Racecourse Ground where Wrexham play host to Oldham Athletic. Its a sell-out today with the 3,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Wrexham are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Oldham Athletic appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.


0.00
Oldham Athletic kick off and get the match underway!
3.13
Paul Greaves controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Arno Schacht. Arno Schacht plays a perfect one-two with Spencer Patterson and rushes in on goal... Arno Schacht shoots from just inside the box. Greg Murphy is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
6.32
Harvey Armstrong makes a beautiful solo run. Harvey Armstrong makes a simple pass to Michael Lumsdon. Michael Lumsdon knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
9.49
Fredrik Hughes catches Paul Greaves on the ankles. The referee calls over Fredrik Hughes and warns him to calm down! Paul Greaves stretches but gets up unharmed.
16.33
Terry Owen controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rio Harrison. Rio Harrison tries a spectacular long range effort but it goes wide for a goal kick.
18.18
Wrexham are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
21.14
Arno Schacht clumsily knocks into Jon May. The referee calls over Arno Schacht and shows him a yellow card! Jon May stretches but gets up unharmed.
22.41
Paul Greaves surges forward with the ball. Paul Greaves passes the ball forward but Terry Collymore is offside!
32.12
Martin Kerr takes it forward alone. Martin Kerr whips in a cross ball towards Michael Lumsdon. Michael Lumsdon heads the ball goalwards. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
36.46
Paul Greaves makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Spencer Patterson. Spencer Patterson kicks a strong pass forward to Terry Collymore but the referee indicates it's offside!
40.45
Lomano Pallister threads the ball through to Spencer Patterson. Spencer Patterson controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
44.23
Harvey Armstrong clumsily knocks into Arno Schacht. Harvey Armstrong is warned by the referee! Arno Schacht stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!


45.00
The whistle blows and Wrexham get the second half underway!
47.38
Michael Lumsdon catches Marcos Garcia on the ankles. Michael Lumsdon is warned by the referee! Marcos Garcia grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
47.38
Wrexham are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Oldham Athletic's defence.
51.03
Terry Wetherall makes a simple pass to Spencer Patterson. Spencer Patterson knocks in a cross ball towards Terry Collymore. Terry Collymore flicks the ball with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Terry Collymore!
59.41
Gareth Insley makes a simple pass to Henry Murrin. Henry Murrin chips the ball to his team mate, Michael Lumsdon. Michael Lumsdon tries a spectacular long range effort but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
63.21
Paul Greaves makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Spencer Patterson. Spencer Patterson whips in a cross ball towards Arno Schacht. Arno Schacht flicks the ball with his head but somehow Greg Murphy manages to keep it out.
69.03
Lomano Pallister makes a probing pass to Terry Collymore. Terry Collymore shoots from long range but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
77.31
Terry Wetherall flicks the ball to his team mate, Terry Collymore. Terry Collymore plays a perfect one-two with Arno Schacht and rushes in on goal... Terry Collymore shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
81.28
Tommy Ripley threads the ball through to Terry Wetherall. Terry Wetherall deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Spencer Patterson. Spencer Patterson shoots from long range but it flies wide!
83.16
Martin Kerr catches Lomano Pallister on the ankles. Martin Kerr is given a warning by the referee! Lomano Pallister stretches but gets up unharmed.
83.16
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!


The man of the match was awarded to Terry Collymore of Wrexham

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 2 vs 1
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 3 vs 1
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 4 vs 2
Offsides
Offsides: 2 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 1 vs 4
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 1 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 64 vs 36
Play Area
Home team third: 25.33%, Midfield: 44.00%, Away team third: 30.67%