Match Report


Oldham AthleticOldham Athletic     Bristol RoversBristol Rovers
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Matthew LloydM. Lloyd59
G
1
G
51Mike Lua-LuaM. Lua-Lua
Cristiano MonteiroC. Monteiro55
D
2
D
53Stephen CharltonS. Charlton
Graham CarrickG. Carrick54
D
3
D
50Jody PearceJ. Pearce
Dion PearceD. Pearce50
D
captain4
D
48Duncan LampardD. Lampard
Rio FowlerR. Fowler64
M
5
D
46Edward WallworkE. Wallwork
Stuart SummerbeeS. Summerbee62
M
6
M
54John SwiftJ. Swift
Craig MarsdenC. Marsden58
M
7
M
53Greg SalmonG. Salmon
Ross GilchristR. Gilchrist57
M
8
A
56Alistair JeffersA. Jeffers
Graham GeorgeG. George64
A
9captain
A
56Simon MikeS. Mike
Mark DefoeM. Defoe57
A
10
A
51Mick WiltordM. Wiltord
Jeremy BrugginkJ. Bruggink52
A
11
A
48Dominic MckinlayD. Mckinlay
 
Dean GoldbergD. Goldberg55
G
12
G
48Noel HuckerbyN. Huckerby
Wayne JoachimW. Joachim47
A
13
M
48Guilherme GomesG. Gomes
Rio PearceR. Pearce46
A
14
M
46Stanley GranttS. Grantt

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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Boundary Park where Oldham Athletic play host to Bristol Rovers. A crowd of 4,772 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Oldham Athletic are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Bristol Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Luke Summerbee.


0.00
Oldham Athletic kick off!
15.42
Ross Gilchrist makes a simple pass to Graham George. Graham George shoots from 20 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
21.27
Rio Fowler darts forward. Rio Fowler knocks in a cross ball towards Mark Defoe. Edward Wallwork barges into Mark Defoe. Mark Defoe appeals for a penalty! No!! Unbelievable!!
22.16
Craig Marsden hacks Greg Salmon from behind! Craig Marsden is warned by the referee! Greg Salmon stretches but gets up unharmed.
27.38
Greg Salmon makes a simple pass to Simon Mike. Simon Mike finds some space and shoots from distance but it whistles just wide of the post!
32.39
Craig Marsden changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Craig Marsden finds some space and shoots from distance his aim is horrendously poor!
34.37
Duncan Lampard sees space and advances. Duncan Lampard changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Duncan Lampard whips in a cross ball towards Dominic Mckinlay. Dominic Mckinlay makes a convincing header but is denied by Matthew Lloyd. Excellent save.
38.16
Cristiano Monteiro makes a simple pass to Stuart Summerbee. Stuart Summerbee threads a neat ball through to Graham George. Graham George controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
44.20
Showing composure, John Swift laces a weighted ball forward to Mick Wiltord. Mick Wiltord tries a spectacular long range effort but it is shockingly off target!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Oldham Athletic appear unchanged since the first half. Bristol Rovers have changed their lineup with Guilherme Gomes replacing Jody Pearce and Stanley Grantt replacing Mick Wiltord.

45.00
Bristol Rovers kick off!
47.18
John Swift runs straight at the opposition's defence. John Swift shoots from 20 yards but it flies just wide!
48.53
Craig Marsden flicks a high pass forward. Jeremy Bruggink controls it well on his chest. Jeremy Bruggink shoots from distance but it is shockingly off target!
49.15
Duncan Lampard hacks Cristiano Monteiro from behind! Duncan Lampard is given a warning by the referee! Cristiano Monteiro stretches but gets up unharmed.
53.28
Dion Pearce makes a probing pass to Ross Gilchrist. Ross Gilchrist threads a neat ball through to Graham George. Graham George knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Mike Lua-Lua who gathers it comfortably.
54.29
Craig Marsden changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Craig Marsden knocks in a cross ball towards Mark Defoe. Mark Defoe makes a convincing header. The keeper, Mike Lua-Lua, sees it late!! Goal for Oldham Athletic!
57.26
Greg Salmon barges into Craig Marsden. Greg Salmon is shown the yellow card! Craig Marsden hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
59.30
Graham Carrick controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stuart Summerbee. Showing intelligent composure, Stuart Summerbee plays the ball forward to Graham George. Graham George plays a one-two with Mark Defoe and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Graham George provides some space. He shoots at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
61.30
Oldham Athletic have made a substitution with Wayne Joachim replacing Ross Gilchrist .
63.30
Edward Wallwork takes a quick throw-in. Stephen Charlton threads a neat ball through to Greg Salmon. Greg Salmon flicks a high pass forward. Stanley Grantt controls it well on his chest. Stanley Grantt shoots from 25 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
67.29
Graham Carrick flicks a high pass forward. Craig Marsden holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Craig Marsden kicks a strong pass forward to Jeremy Bruggink. Jeremy Bruggink deftly passes the ball to Mark Defoe, releasing him through on goal. Mark Defoe strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
73.17
Seeing a gap ahead, Greg Salmon plays the ball forward to Dominic Mckinlay. Dominic Mckinlay finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
78.02
Mark Defoe hacks Duncan Lampard from behind! Mark Defoe is given a warning by the referee! Duncan Lampard grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
85.50
Craig Marsden comes in with a late challenge on John Swift. The referee calls over Craig Marsden again and warns him to calm down! John Swift carries on, but is struggling a bit.
87.21
Cristiano Monteiro breaks forward. Cristiano Monteiro flicks a high pass forward. Jeremy Bruggink holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jeremy Bruggink shoots from 20 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
89.02
Stuart Summerbee kicks a strong pass forward to Graham George. Graham George tries a spectacular long range effort but it is tipped over by Mike Lua-Lua.
90.00
Rio Fowler takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Duncan Lampard gets to the ball and clears it up field.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Oldham Athletic

Bristol Rovers
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
3
2
Shots off Target
6
4
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
3
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
57.6%
42.4%
Play Area
21.2%
43.9%
34.8%

Scorers
Mark Defoe 54
Graham George 59
Dominic Mckinlay 73

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Mark Defoe of Oldham Athletic

Match Ratings
1.Matthew Lloyd (GK)
6
2.Cristiano Monteiro (DEF)
8
3.Graham Carrick (DEF)
6
4.Dion Pearce (DEF)
6
5.Rio Fowler (MID)
7
6.Stuart Summerbee (MID)
6
7.Craig Marsden (MID)
8
8.Ross Gilchrist (MID)
6
9.Graham George (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Mark Defoe (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Jeremy Bruggink (ATT)
6
 
12.Dean Goldberg (GK)
0
13.Wayne Joachim (ATT)
6
14.Rio Pearce (ATT)
0

1.Mike Lua-Lua (GK)
6
2.Stephen Charlton (DEF)
6
3.Jody Pearce (DEF)
6
4.Duncan Lampard (DEF)
7
5.Edward Wallwork (DEF)
6
6.John Swift (MID)
6
7.Greg Salmon (MID)yellow card
6
8.Alistair Jeffers (ATT)
6
9.Simon Mike (ATT)
6
10.Mick Wiltord (ATT)
6
11.Dominic Mckinlay (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Noel Huckerby (GK)
0
13.Guilherme Gomes (MID)
6
14.Stanley Grantt (MID)
6