Match Report
| Darlington | Darlington |  |  | Oldham Athletic | Oldham Athletic | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Ralph Christie | R. Christie |  | 48 | G |  | 1 | | G | 52 | | Max Venus | M. Venus | |||||||||
| Malcolm Shields | M. Shields | | 49 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 50 | | Morris Gascoigne | M. Gascoigne | |||||||||
| Gareth Carlton | G. Carlton | | 46 | D |  | | 3 | | D | 41 | | Terry Bridge | T. Bridge | ||||||||
| Nicky Delaney | N. Delaney | | 46 | D | | 4 | | D | 38 | | Mike Cooke | M. Cooke | |||||||||
| Dave Pallister | D. Pallister | | 51 | M | | 5 | | D | 37 | | Robert Vernazza | R. Vernazza | |||||||||
| Patrick Smith | P. Smith | | 50 | M | | 6 | | M | 65 | | Alun Taylor | A. Taylor | |||||||||
| Patrick Royce | P. Royce | | 50 | M | | 7 | | | M | 55 | | John Froggatt | J. Froggatt | ||||||||
| Jason Izzet | J. Izzet | | 42 | M | | 8 | | A | 41 | | Alfred Barry | A. Barry | |||||||||
| Alexander Bishop | A. Bishop | | 49 | A | | 9 | | A | 40 | | Joe Byrne | J. Byrne | |||||||||
| Matthew Weir | M. Weir | | 47 | A | | 10 | | A | 39 |  | Pedro Antunes | P. Antunes | |||||||||
| Ruel Clegg | R. Clegg | | 47 | A | | 11 | | A | 39 | | Kieron Gilchrist | K. Gilchrist | |||||||||
| James Fowler | J. Fowler | | 46 | A | | 12 | | M | 52 | | Jason Venus | J. Venus | |||||||||
| Teddy Ward | T. Ward | | 41 | M | | 13 | | M | 47 | | Jason Monk | J. Monk | |||||||||
| Glynn Simonsen | G. Simonsen | | 40 | A | | 14 | | M | 43 | | Nwankwo Brown | N. Brown | |||||||||
 today's match is sponsored by Ski France |
Match Report
Match Report
It's a sunny day here at The Northern Echo Darlington Arena where Darlington play host to Oldham Athletic. A crowd of 2,694 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Darlington are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Oldham Athletic appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Steve Lampard.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Darlington are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Oldham Athletic appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Steve Lampard.
0.00
0-0Oldham Athletic kick off and get the first half underway!
3.57
0-0Patrick Royce knocks the ball to his team mate, Matthew Weir. Matthew Weir tries a spectacular long range effort but it's a lousy effort!
4.12
Patrick Smith laces a through ball forward to Ruel Clegg. Ruel Clegg advances inside the box! Ruel Clegg takes a shot at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
9.40
0-0Dave Pallister threads the ball through to Alexander Bishop. Alexander Bishop puts a great ball through. Ruel Clegg runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
12.24
Patrick Royce flicks a high pass forward. Alexander Bishop holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alexander Bishop edges inside the box! Alexander Bishop shows great control and tries a shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
14.22
John Froggatt darts forward. John Froggatt shoots from 20 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
16.22
0-0Alun Taylor makes an attacking run forward. Alun Taylor knocks the ball forward, putting Pedro Antunes through on goal. Pedro Antunes takes a shot at goal. Magnificent save by Ralph Christie!
22.54
0-0Patrick Royce passes the ball forward to Ruel Clegg. Ruel Clegg knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
26.31
Alun Taylor threads a neat ball through to Kieron Gilchrist. Kieron Gilchrist whips in a cross ball towards Joe Byrne. Joe Byrne knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
27.44
Patrick Royce flicks a high pass forward to Matthew Weir who brings the ball under control. Matthew Weir shoots from outside the area but it curls horrendously wide!
32.24
Patrick Royce deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Matthew Weir. Matthew Weir shoots from 20 yards. It's miles wide!
33.30
Patrick Smith flicks a high pass forward. Ruel Clegg controls it well on his chest. Ruel Clegg whips in a cross ball towards Matthew Weir. Matthew Weir rises majestically and gets a header on goal. It's miles wide!
34.13
Showing composure, Patrick Smith laces a weighted ball forward to Alexander Bishop. Alexander Bishop knocks the ball forward to Matthew Weir but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
36.40
Alun Taylor flicks a high pass forward. Alfred Barry controls it well on his chest. Alfred Barry knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
42.44
Patrick Royce flicks a high pass forward. Matthew Weir comfortably collects the pass. Matthew Weir knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
44.54
1-0Patrick Smith hits a low pass to Alexander Bishop. Alexander Bishop whips in a cross ball towards Matthew Weir. Matthew Weir is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's there!! Max Venus has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Darlington have changed their lineup with James Fowler replacing Nicky Delaney, Teddy Ward replacing Patrick Smith and Glynn Simonsen replacing Ruel Clegg. Oldham Athletic have changed their lineup with Jason Venus replacing Morris Gascoigne.
45.00
Darlington kick off!
48.51
Terry Bridge passes the ball forward to Alun Taylor. Alun Taylor plays the ball forward to Joe Byrne. Joe Byrne edges inside the box! Some silky footwork from Joe Byrne provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
53.33
James Fowler kicks a strong pass forward to Jason Izzet. Jason Izzet decides to run forward with the ball. Jason Izzet finds some space and shoots from distance but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
54.32
With vision, Jason Izzet plays the ball forward to Alexander Bishop. Alexander Bishop lofts in a cross ball towards Matthew Weir. Matthew Weir directs the ball goalwards with his head but it misses the target by a large margin!
55.10
Alun Taylor makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Pedro Antunes. Pedro Antunes rushes past James Fowler! Pedro Antunes cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
60.12
1-2Oldham Athletic have made a substitution with Nwankwo Brown replacing John Froggatt .
63.24
Alun Taylor runs straight at the opposition's defence. Alun Taylor plays a scrappy one-two with Joe Byrne and stumbles forward towards the goal... Alun Taylor shoots from just inside the box but Ralph Christie reads it well. Nice save!
67.28
1-2Pedro Antunes hacks Gareth Carlton from behind! Pedro Antunes is warned by the referee! Gareth Carlton stretches but gets up unharmed.
69.25
Gareth Carlton flicks a high pass forward. Teddy Ward controls it well on his chest. Teddy Ward flicks a high pass forward. Matthew Weir holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Matthew Weir passes the ball forward but Alexander Bishop is offside!
72.39
Mike Cooke knocks the ball to his team mate, Nwankwo Brown. Nwankwo Brown threads a neat ball through to Pedro Antunes. Pedro Antunes lofts in a cross ball towards Kieron Gilchrist. Kieron Gilchrist rises majestically and gets a header on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Kieron Gilchrist!
75.23
Patrick Royce controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Glynn Simonsen. Glynn Simonsen knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jason Venus.
77.13
Oldham Athletic have made a substitution with Jason Monk replacing Pedro Antunes and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 5-3-2 formation.
78.21
Terry Bridge hits a low pass to Nwankwo Brown. Nwankwo Brown surges forward with the ball. Nwankwo Brown finds some space and shoots from distance his aim is horrendously poor!
79.40
Dave Pallister runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Dave Pallister lofts in a cross ball towards Glynn Simonsen. Glynn Simonsen directs the ball goalwards with his head but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
84.47
Teddy Ward passes the ball forward to Alexander Bishop. Alexander Bishop knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
89.48
With some swift thinking, James Fowler plays the ball forward to Teddy Ward. Teddy Ward flicks a high pass forward to Glynn Simonsen who brings the ball under control. Glynn Simonsen knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jason Venus.
90.00
Patrick Royce flicks a high pass forward. Alexander Bishop holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alexander Bishop knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Ralph Christie (GK)
6
2. Malcolm Shields (DEF)
6
3. Gareth Carlton (DEF)
6
4. Nicky Delaney (DEF)
6
5. Dave Pallister (MID)
6
6. Patrick Smith (MID)
6
7. Patrick Royce (MID)
7
8. Jason Izzet (MID)
6
9. Alexander Bishop (ATT)
7
10. Matthew Weir (ATT)
7
11. Ruel Clegg (ATT)
6
12. James Fowler (ATT)
6
13. Teddy Ward (MID)
6
14. Glynn Simonsen (ATT)
6
1. Max Venus (GK)
6
2. Morris Gascoigne (DEF)
6
3. Terry Bridge (DEF)
6
4. Mike Cooke (DEF)
6
5. Robert Vernazza (DEF)
6
6. Alun Taylor (MID)
9
7. John Froggatt (MID)
6
8. Alfred Barry (ATT)
6
9. Joe Byrne (ATT)
8
10. Pedro Antunes (ATT)
9
11. Kieron Gilchrist (ATT)
8
12. Jason Venus (MID)
6
13. Jason Monk (MID)
6
14. Nwankwo Brown (MID)
6