Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Boundary Park where Oldham Athletic play host to Norwich City. A crowd of 8,885 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Oldham Athletic are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Norwich City appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Craig Mike.


0.00
Oldham Athletic kick off!
10.32
Patricio Rubio sees Ricardo Gainza in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ricardo Gainza whips in a cross ball towards Hugo Ortiz. Hugo Ortiz gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Gavin Telfer gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice keeping!
12.05
Jonathan Beresford plays the ball forward to Adam Makin. Adam Makin knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
16.11
Ivan Anastasi makes a probing pass to Manuele Bonfanti. Manuele Bonfanti whips in a cross ball towards Hugo Ortiz. Hugo Ortiz directs the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by Gavin Telfer. Excellent save.
18.32
Andy Summerbee brings the ball forward. Andy Summerbee knocks in a cross ball towards Fredrik Salmon. Fredrik Salmon heads the ball goalwards but it flies well off target!
20.14
Fredrik Salmon sees Craig Davidson in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Craig Davidson knocks in a cross ball towards Adam Makin. Adam Makin gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Adam Makin!
24.02
Fredrik Salmon hacks Patricio Rubio from behind! The referee warns Fredrik Salmon to calm down! Patricio Rubio hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
27.50
Ivan Anastasi hacks Fredrik Salmon from behind! The referee warns Ivan Anastasi to calm down! Fredrik Salmon stretches but gets up unharmed.
28.17
David Salako kicks a strong pass forward to Andy Summerbee. Andy Summerbee sees Craig Davidson in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Craig Davidson sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies well off target!
30.25
Adolfo Ibanez flicks the ball to his team mate, Manuele Bonfanti. Manuele Bonfanti whips in a cross ball towards Ricardo Gainza. Ricardo Gainza outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
34.57
Alexander Will knocks the ball to his team mate, Manuele Bonfanti. Manuele Bonfanti deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Hugo Ortiz. Hugo Ortiz knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by David Salako.
36.04
Ivan Anastasi flicks a high pass forward. Adolfo Ibanez controls it well on his chest. Adolfo Ibanez whips in a cross ball towards Manuele Bonfanti. Manuele Bonfanti makes a convincing header but it flies just wide!
39.28
Andy Summerbee threads the ball through to Adam Makin. Adam Makin sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Oldham Athletic appear unchanged since the first half. Norwich City also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Norwich City start the second half!
48.57
Patricio Rubio threads a neat ball through to Manuele Bonfanti. Manuele Bonfanti plays a quick one-two with Ivan Anastasi and rushes in on goal... Paulo Neves barges into Manuele Bonfanti. Manuele Bonfanti appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
55.38
Patricio Rubio flicks a high pass forward. Ivan Anastasi holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ivan Anastasi changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Ivan Anastasi lofts in a cross ball towards Hugo Ortiz. Hugo Ortiz outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it curls horrendously wide!
60.06
Oldham Athletic have made a substitution with John Mckinlay replacing Adam Makin .
63.13
Craig Davidson threads the ball through to John Mckinlay. John Mckinlay whips in a cross ball towards Garry Matteo. Garry Matteo is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
65.58
Patricio Rubio hits it upfield. Manuele Bonfanti knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
69.29
Alexander Will hits a long diagonal ball forward. Ricardo Gainza shoots from 25 yards but it flies just wide!
71.51
Andy Summerbee passes the ball forward to Garry Matteo. Garry Matteo tries a spectacular long range effort. Magnificent save by Adolfo Cortes!
73.34
Adolfo Ibanez plays the ball forward to Hugo Ortiz. Hugo Ortiz lofts in a cross ball towards Manuele Bonfanti. Manuele Bonfanti rises majestically and gets a header on goal but Gavin Telfer is on top of it.
75.05
Patricio Rubio darts forward. Patricio Rubio sees space and advances. Patricio Rubio shoots from 25 yards. It's miles wide!
77.03
Norwich City have made a substitution with Vasco Fonseca replacing Manuele Bonfanti .
84.58
Ivan Anastasi hits a low pass to Vasco Fonseca. Vasco Fonseca knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
85.11
Without breaking stride, Patricio Rubio plays the ball forward to Ricardo Gainza. Ricardo Gainza knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
Fredrik Salmon chips the ball to his team mate, John Mckinlay. John Mckinlay knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics

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

Possession
Possession: 43.2432432432432 vs 56.7567567567568
Play Area
Home team third: 27.03%, Midfield: 45.95%, Away team third: 27.03%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Ricardo Gainza of Norwich City

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
1. Gavin Telfer (GK)
7
2. Paulo Neves (DEF)
6
3. David Salako (DEF)
6
6
8
6
9. Adam Makin (ATT)
8
10. Garry Matteo (ATT)
6
11. Craig Davidson (ATT)
7

0
13. Steven Macé (MID)
0
14. John Mckinlay (ATT)
6

7
6
6
6
6
8
7. Adolfo Ibanez (MID)
7
8. Ivan Anastasi (MID)
8
9. Hugo Ortiz (ATT)
6
8
11. Ricardo Gainza (ATT)
8

12. Ralph James (DEF)
0
13. Stuart Greig (MID)
0
14. Vasco Fonseca (ATT)
6