Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Boundary Park where Oldham Athletic play host to Aston Villa. A crowd of 9,661 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Oldham Athletic are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Aston Villa appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Francis Youds.
The pitch is in good condition.
Oldham Athletic are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Aston Villa appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Francis Youds.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Oldham Athletic kick off!
8.38
0-0Gabriel Voisin makes a probing pass to Dennis Hasselbaink. Dennis Hasselbaink picks a pass forward to Laurent Candela. Laurent Candela runs straight at the defence! Laurent Candela takes a shot at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Good save!
10.16
0-0Stuart Summerbee flicks a high ball forward to Rio Pearce who takes it down. Rio Pearce knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Sebastiao Sousa.
12.10
0-0Gabriel Voisin flicks a high pass forward. Dennis Hasselbaink holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Dennis Hasselbaink sees space and advances. Dennis Hasselbaink rushes past Spencer Taylor! Dennis Hasselbaink tries a spectacular strike but it flies well off target!
14.49
Msaddeck Zidane advances with the ball. Msaddeck Zidane flicks a high pass forward. Moktar Forge controls it well on his chest. Moktar Forge shoots from distance but it flies just wide!
16.52
Craig Marsden flicks a high pass forward. Rio Pearce holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Rio Pearce knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Msaddeck Zidane.
21.33
Stuart Summerbee flicks a high pass forward. Mark Defoe collects the pass. Mark Defoe knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jakob Olesen who gathers it comfortably.
22.50
Dennis Hasselbaink threads a neat ball through to Gary Clarke. Gary Clarke plays a one-two with Laurent Candela and rushes in on goal... Gary Clarke cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
24.22
Dennis Hasselbaink threads the ball through to Gary Clarke. Gary Clarke sees Laurent Candela just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Some silky footwork from Laurent Candela provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Matthew Lloyd gathers the ball up comfortably. Great save!
27.22
0-0Aston Villa are dictating the run of play here today.
28.28
0-1With great vision, Dennis Hasselbaink plays the ball forward to Samir Brehme. Samir Brehme lofts in a cross ball towards Moktar Forge. Moktar Forge powers a header at goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
33.03
Cristiano Monteiro flicks the ball to his team mate, Craig Marsden. Craig Marsden knocks the ball forward to Mark Defoe. Mark Defoe controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
34.24
Dennis Hasselbaink threads a neat ball through to Samir Brehme. Samir Brehme sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies just wide!
44.34
Duncan Croft threads a neat ball through to Samir Brehme. Samir Brehme finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Aston Villa!
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. Aston Villa have changed their lineup with Robert Cooke replacing Dennis Hasselbaink. The Oldham Athletic players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Aston Villa kick off!
47.10
Sebastiao Sousa sees Robert Cooke in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Robert Cooke makes a simple pass to Moktar Forge. Moktar Forge plays a quick one-two with Laurent Candela and rushes in on goal... Moktar Forge takes a shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Moktar Forge!
54.53
Duncan Croft chips the ball to his team mate, Moktar Forge. Moktar Forge knocks in a cross ball towards Laurent Candela. Laurent Candela powers a header at goal. Magnificent save by Matthew Lloyd!
55.51
Robert Cooke flicks the ball to his team mate, Samir Brehme. Samir Brehme threads a neat, attacking ball through to Gary Clarke. Gary Clarke looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it is tipped over by Matthew Lloyd.
57.07
0-3Corner kick to Aston Villa. Duncan Croft chips it to the near post. Craig Marsden chests the ball down and quickly clears it out of the danger area!
60.04
0-3Oldham Athletic have made a substitution with Andy Black replacing Ross Gilchrist .
61.08
0-3Pedro Christanval catches Robert Cooke on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Robert Cooke runs off the knock.
69.14
Spencer Taylor flicks a high pass forward. Craig Marsden controls it well on his chest. Craig Marsden plays the ball forward to Rio Pearce. Rio Pearce finds some space and shoots from distance but it's a lousy effort!
71.39
Paul Vassell surges forward with the ball. Paul Vassell edges inside the box! Paul Vassell side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but Jakob Olesen is on top of his game. Nice save!
72.52
Robert Cooke takes it forward alone. Robert Cooke plays a one-two with Gary Clarke and rushes in on goal... Robert Cooke muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It curls slightly but Matthew Lloyd manages to gather it.
73.17
Msaddeck Zidane catches Craig Marsden on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Craig Marsden runs off the knock.
79.44
With intelligent imagination, Robert Cooke plays the ball forward to Gary Clarke. Gary Clarke shoots from 20 yards but it flies just wide!
81.27
Spencer Taylor hits a low pass to Stuart Summerbee. Stuart Summerbee threads a neat ball through to Rio Pearce. Rio Pearce plays a one-two with Wayne Joachim and advances towards the goal... Rio Pearce tries a spectacular strike but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
87.14
Robert Cooke threads a neat ball through to Laurent Candela. Laurent Candela cuts inside the box! Some silky footwork from Laurent Candela provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
4
Shots on Target
1
9
Shots off Target
3
5
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
43.2%
56.8%
Play Area
29.6%
44.4%
25.9%
Scorers
| Moktar Forge 28, 47 Samir Brehme 44 Laurent Candela 87 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Moktar Forge of Aston Villa |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Matthew Lloyd (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Pedro Christanval (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 3. | Cristiano Monteiro (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Spencer Taylor (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Stuart Summerbee (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Paul Vassell (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Craig Marsden (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Ross Gilchrist (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Mark Defoe (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Wayne Joachim (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Rio Pearce (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Dean Goldberg (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Andy Black (GK) | 6 | |
| 14. | Karim Wilnis (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Jakob Olesen (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Msaddeck Zidane (DEF) | | 6 |
| 3. | Sebastiao Sousa (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Gabriel Voisin (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Jaouad Ntumpa Nsafu (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Duncan Croft (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Dennis Hasselbaink (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Gary Clarke (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Moktar Forge (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 10. | Samir Brehme (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Laurent Candela (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Adrian Stockdale (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Robert Cooke (MID) | 8 | |
| 14. | Dominic Bremner (ATT) | 0 | |