Match Report



Match Report

Match Report
The air is cold and hail stones bounce off the ground here at Boundary Park where Oldham Athletic play host to Walsall. A crowd of 12,764 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Oldham Athletic and Walsall are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Arthur Dixon.


0.00
Oldham Athletic kick off and get the first half underway!
2.20
Steve Goldberg catches Tieme Moeliker on the ankles. The referee calls over Steve Goldberg and warns him to calm down! Tieme Moeliker runs off the knock.
3.39
Showing fabulous composure, Alex Mcallister laces a weighted ball forward to Thierry Guppy. Thierry Guppy knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Eoin Wainwright.
4.08
With some swift thinking, Thierry Guppy plays the ball forward to Teddy Scowcroft. Teddy Scowcroft shoots from 20 yards but Dominique de Graaf reads it well. Good keeping!
6.44
Thierry Guppy comes in with a late challenge on Lomano Collymore. The referee brings Thierry Guppy to one side and gives him a warning! Lomano Collymore stretches but gets up unharmed.
14.29
Scott Fletcher chips the ball to his team mate, Jermaine Croft. Jermaine Croft flicks a high pass forward. Teddy Scowcroft collects the pass. Teddy Scowcroft knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Wayne Peckham.
20.42
Thierry Guppy threads the ball through to Roberto Santos. Roberto Santos knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Dominique de Graaf who gathers it comfortably.
22.33
Showing composure, Scott Fletcher picks a pass forward to Thierry Guppy. Thierry Guppy threads a neat ball through to Roberto Santos. Roberto Santos shoots from 25 yards but Dominique de Graaf reads it well. Great save!
26.46
Gaspar Alves passes the ball forward to Martin Nunez. Martin Nunez threads the ball through to Dale Shilton. Dale Shilton knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Scott Fletcher.
34.28
Christina Bancarel flicks a high pass forward to Roberto Santos who brings the ball under control. Roberto Santos whips in a cross ball towards Christina Bancarel. Christina Bancarel knocks the ball goalwards with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
40.06
Eoin Wainwright threads a neat ball through to Dale Shilton. Dale Shilton lofts in a cross ball towards Gavin Wise. Gavin Wise makes a convincing header. Joe Westwood is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Oldham Athletic have changed their lineup with Richard Robson replacing Gavin Wise. Walsall appear unchanged since the first half. The Walsall players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Walsall kick off and get the second half underway!
49.59
Thierry Guppy chips the ball to his team mate, Gary Davis. Gary Davis knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Wayne Peckham.
55.59
Alex Mcallister sees Gary Davis in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gary Davis shoots from outside the area but it is miles over!
59.57
Martin Nunez runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Martin Nunez lofts in a cross ball towards Dale Shilton. Dale Shilton connects with a diving header. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
60.24
Walsall have made a substitution with Morris Lloyd replacing Roberto Santos .
65.40
Christina Bancarel makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alex Mcallister. Alex Mcallister cuts inside the box! Alex Mcallister side-steps and rifles a shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
69.38
Simon Gardner deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Martin Nunez. Martin Nunez whips in a cross ball towards Dale Shilton. Dale Shilton rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Oldham Athletic!
75.51
Alex Mcallister plays the ball forward to Teddy Scowcroft. Teddy Scowcroft shoots from distance. It's there!! Dominique de Graaf has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
78.27
Thierry Guppy decides to run forward with the ball. Thierry Guppy shoots from distance but it flies just off target!
79.06
Steve Goldberg makes an attacking run forward. Steve Goldberg knocks in a cross ball towards Christina Bancarel. Christina Bancarel is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Gaspar Alves steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
84.05
Eoin Wainwright flicks a high pass forward to Dale Shilton who brings the ball under control. Dale Shilton plays a scrappy one-two with Simon Gardner and advances towards the goal... Dale Shilton tries a spectacular strike. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
87.01
Cosimo Ferrante kicks a strong pass forward to Christina Bancarel. Christina Bancarel flicks a high pass forward. Morris Lloyd collects the pass. Morris Lloyd whips in a cross ball towards Thierry Guppy. Thierry Guppy makes a looping header on goal. Dominique de Graaf comfortably punches it away to safety.
90.00
Gaspar Alves flicks a high pass forward to Syd Thomson who brings the ball under control. Syd Thomson knocks in a cross ball towards Eoin Wainwright. Eoin Wainwright powers a header at goal. Joe Westwood gathers the ball up comfortably. Great keeping!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 2 vs 3
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 4 vs 7
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 1 vs 2
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 0 vs 2
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 37.3134328358209 vs 62.6865671641791
Play Area
Home team third: 31.34%, Midfield: 41.79%, Away team third: 26.87%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Alex Mcallister of Walsall

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
6
3. Gaspar Alves (DEF)
6
4. Wayne Peckham (DEF)
6
5. Martin Nunez (MID)
7
6
7. Simon Gardner (MID)
6
9. Dale Shilton (ATT)
8
10. Gavin Wise (ATT)
7
11. Syd Thomson (ATT)
6

12. Damien Edworthy (DEF)
0
13. Francis Green (MID)
0
14. Richard Robson (ATT)
6

1. Joe Westwood (GK)
6
6
6
6
9
6. Thierry Guppy (MID)
7
6
6
10. Gary Davis (ATT)
6
11. Teddy Scowcroft (ATT)
7

12. Morris Lloyd (ATT)
6
13. Tommy Flintlock (DEF)
0
0