Match Report


Oldham AthleticOldham Athletic     Rotherham UnitedRotherham United
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Matthew LloydM. Lloyd59
G
1
G
58Lauren Bisan-E. MarxL. Marx
Pedro ChristanvalP. Christanval55
D
2
D
65Kemal FletcherK. Fletcher
Cristiano MonteiroC. Monteiro55
D
3
D
60Noel DuberryN. Duberry
Graham CarrickG. Carrick54
D
captain4
D
60Alberto RomeroA. Romero
Rio FowlerR. Fowler64
M
5
D
56Francesco G. BaronchelliF. Baronchelli
Stuart SummerbeeS. Summerbee62
M
6
M
62Steven RedknappS. Redknapp
Craig MarsdenC. Marsden58
M
7captain
M
61Albrecht GleisensteinA. Gleisenstein
Ross GilchristR. Gilchrist57
M
8
M
58Tony ElliottT. Elliott
Graham GeorgeG. George64
A
9
A
75Robbie BishopR. Bishop
Mark DefoeM. Defoe57
A
10
A
74Girolamo De FranceschiG. De Franceschi
Wayne JoachimW. Joachim47
A
11
A
70Jason ScowcroftJ. Scowcroft
 
Dean GoldbergD. Goldberg55
G
12
A
64Marcus DrakeM. Drake
Garry JamesG. James54
D
13
A
61Carl OwenC. Owen
Malcolm AthertonM. Atherton53
M
14
A
58Adrian ImpeyA. Impey

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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Boundary Park where Oldham Athletic play host to Rotherham United. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Oldham Athletic are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Rotherham United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Umberto Tarantino.


0.00
The whistle blows and Oldham Athletic get the match underway!
6.15
Steven Redknapp controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Girolamo De Franceschi. Girolamo De Franceschi knocks in a cross ball towards Robbie Bishop. With a superhuman jump, Robbie Bishop connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Matthew Lloyd didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
8.09
Tony Elliott makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jason Scowcroft. Jason Scowcroft skips past Graham Carrick! Jason Scowcroft makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Matthew Lloyd manages to gather it easily.
10.15
Pedro Christanval pushes mid-way up the pitch. Pedro Christanval kicks a strong pass forward to Wayne Joachim. Wayne Joachim shoots from outside the area. The ball comes in low, but Lauren Bisan-E. Marx effortlessly smothers it!
12.17
Francesco G. Baronchelli flicks a high pass forward. Albrecht Gleisenstein collects the pass. Albrecht Gleisenstein sees space and advances. Albrecht Gleisenstein plays a one-two with Jason Scowcroft and rushes in on goal... Albrecht Gleisenstein muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent save!
14.02
Tony Elliott flicks a high pass forward to Robbie Bishop who brings the ball under control. Robbie Bishop knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Matthew Lloyd who gathers it comfortably.
16.32
Alberto Romero controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Albrecht Gleisenstein. Albrecht Gleisenstein threads a neat ball through to Robbie Bishop. Robbie Bishop lofts in a cross ball towards Jason Scowcroft. Jason Scowcroft makes a looping header on goal but somehow Matthew Lloyd manages to keep it out.
18.42
Stuart Summerbee advances with the ball. Stuart Summerbee knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
22.43
Tony Elliott makes a simple pass to Girolamo De Franceschi. Girolamo De Franceschi controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies just off target!
27.50
Without breaking stride, Steven Redknapp plays the ball forward to Girolamo De Franceschi. Girolamo De Franceschi shoots from long range. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
33.20
Noel Duberry deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tony Elliott. Showing composure, Tony Elliott plays the ball forward to Girolamo De Franceschi. Girolamo De Franceschi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
36.21
Tony Elliott hacks Stuart Summerbee from behind! The referee calls over Tony Elliott and warns him to calm down! Stuart Summerbee hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
39.51
Pedro Christanval controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ross Gilchrist. Ross Gilchrist makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mark Defoe. Mark Defoe cuts inside the box! Some good footwork from Mark Defoe provides some space. He shoots at goal. It's there!! Lauren Bisan-E. Marx has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
44.30
Tony Elliott flicks a high pass forward. Robbie Bishop collects the pass. Robbie Bishop shoots from 25 yards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
45.00
Francesco G. Baronchelli sees space and advances. Francesco G. Baronchelli knocks the ball to his team mate, Robbie Bishop. Robbie Bishop knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Pedro Christanval.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Oldham Athletic appear unchanged since the first half. Rotherham United also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The second half starts with Rotherham United kicking off!
47.37
Stuart Summerbee knocks the ball forward to Graham George. Graham George shoots from long range but slams it into the crowd!
48.00
Stuart Summerbee catches Alberto Romero on the ankles. Stuart Summerbee is given a warning by the referee! Alberto Romero runs off the knock.
59.56
Tony Elliott deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Robbie Bishop. Robbie Bishop finds some space and shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
60.27
Oldham Athletic have made a substitution with Garry James replacing Ross Gilchrist .
63.52
Francesco G. Baronchelli makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Steven Redknapp. Steven Redknapp brings the ball forward. Steven Redknapp knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Matthew Lloyd who gathers it comfortably.
65.23
Alberto Romero controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Steven Redknapp. Steven Redknapp hits a low pass to Jason Scowcroft. Jason Scowcroft knocks in a cross ball towards Robbie Bishop. Cristiano Monteiro barges into Robbie Bishop. Penalty not given!!
66.01
Craig Marsden passes the ball forward to Graham George. Graham George finds some space and shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Lauren Bisan-E. Marx manages to gather it comfortably.
69.55
Craig Marsden knocks the ball forward to Graham George. Graham George rushes past Noel Duberry! Graham George takes a shot at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
75.04
Cristiano Monteiro makes a probing pass to Craig Marsden. Craig Marsden flicks the ball to his team mate, Mark Defoe. Mark Defoe knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Francesco G. Baronchelli.
77.03
Steven Redknapp threads a neat ball through to Robbie Bishop. Robbie Bishop knocks in a cross ball towards Girolamo De Franceschi. Girolamo De Franceschi is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. What a cracker!! Matthew Lloyd had no chance!! Goal for Rotherham United!
83.39
Cristiano Monteiro kicks a strong pass forward to Craig Marsden. Craig Marsden flicks the ball to his team mate, Graham George. Graham George knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Kemal Fletcher.
84.14
Graham Carrick breaks forward. Graham Carrick flicks a high pass forward to Mark Defoe who brings the ball under control. Mark Defoe tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Nice save!
85.33
Noel Duberry makes a beautiful solo run. Noel Duberry flicks a high pass forward. Jason Scowcroft collects the pass. Jason Scowcroft knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
89.12
Stuart Summerbee flicks a high pass forward to Mark Defoe who brings the ball under control. Mark Defoe plays the ball forward to Graham George who has made a great run into the box. Graham George tries a spectacular strike. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Oldham Athletic

Rotherham United
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
6
5
Shots off Target
1
4
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
50%
50%
Play Area
29.3%
42.7%
28%

Scorers
Mark Defoe 40
Graham George 70, 89
Girolamo De Franceschi 77

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Graham George of Oldham Athletic

Match Ratings