Match Report
| Cardiff City | Cardiff City |  |  | Oldham Athletic | Oldham Athletic | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Jamie Richards | J. Richards |  | 52 | G |  | 1 | | G | 41 |  | Alfonso Ricchiuti | A. Ricchiuti | |||||||||
| Graham Standing | G. Standing | | 42 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 50 | | Eoin Myers | E. Myers | |||||||||
| Henry Williamson | H. Williamson | | 42 | D | | 3 | |  | D | 43 | | Ian Lloyd | I. Lloyd | ||||||||
| Jermaine Lua-Lua | J. Lua-Lua | | 40 | D | | | 4 | | D | 37 | | Damien Howells | D. Howells | ||||||||
| Neil Terry | N. Terry | | 37 | D | | 5 | | D | 36 | | Wes Kerr | W. Kerr | |||||||||
| Thierry Powell | T. Powell | | 53 | M | | 6 | | M | 67 | | Frank Rankin | F. Rankin | |||||||||
| Arthur Brand | A. Brand | | 51 | M | | 7 | | M | 41 | | Seth Jacobs | S. Jacobs | |||||||||
| Eddie Ljungberg | E. Ljungberg | | 48 | M | | 8 | | M | 37 | | Craig Prior | C. Prior | |||||||||
| Carl Shearer | C. Shearer | | 53 | A | | 9 | | M | 35 | | Peter Duberry | P. Duberry | |||||||||
| Nwankwo Gower | N. Gower | | 45 | A | | 10 | | A | 44 | | Brian Kanu | B. Kanu | |||||||||
| Patrick Sharpe | P. Sharpe | | 40 | A | | 11 | | A | 44 | | Joe Pearson | J. Pearson | |||||||||
| Scott Blake | S. Blake | | 41 | M | | 12 | | A | 41 | | Stanley Williamson | S. Williamson | |||||||||
| Steve Salako | S. Salako | | 40 | M | | 13 | | A | 40 | | Gilles Galli | G. Galli | |||||||||
| Danny Minto | D. Minto | | 39 | G | | 14 | | A | 40 |  | Marcello Goma | M. Goma | |||||||||
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Ninian Park where Cardiff City play host to Oldham Athletic. A crowd of 2,522 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Cardiff City are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Oldham Athletic appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Peter Ward.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Cardiff City are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Oldham Athletic appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Peter Ward.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Cardiff City get the match underway!
4.42
0-0Graham Standing threads a neat ball through to Thierry Powell. Thierry Powell flicks a high pass forward. Carl Shearer holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Carl Shearer controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
16.54
0-0Graham Standing flicks a high pass forward. Eddie Ljungberg controls it well on his chest. Eddie Ljungberg makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Carl Shearer. Carl Shearer advances inside the box! Some good footwork from Carl Shearer provides some space. He shoots at goal but Alfonso Ricchiuti is on top of it.
18.08
Seth Jacobs chips the ball to his team mate, Brian Kanu. Brian Kanu shoots from 20 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
26.44
0-0Frank Rankin hacks Eddie Ljungberg from behind! Frank Rankin is given a warning by the referee! Eddie Ljungberg runs off the knock.
30.44
With imagination, Seth Jacobs plays the ball forward to Brian Kanu. Brian Kanu advances inside the box! Brian Kanu shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
33.46
0-0Frank Rankin sees space and advances. Frank Rankin knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jamie Richards who gathers it comfortably.
38.05
Eddie Ljungberg hacks Frank Rankin from behind! The referee brings Eddie Ljungberg to one side and gives him a warning! Frank Rankin stretches but gets up unharmed.
38.05
0-0The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Cardiff City appear unchanged since the first half. Oldham Athletic also appear unchanged since the first half. The Cardiff City players look more relaxed than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Oldham Athletic kick off and get the second half underway!
47.23
Damien Howells pushes mid-way up the pitch. Damien Howells knocks the ball forward to Brian Kanu. Brian Kanu knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jermaine Lua-Lua.
53.38
0-0Arthur Brand deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nwankwo Gower. Nwankwo Gower threads the ball through to Patrick Sharpe but he's offside!
55.49
Jermaine Lua-Lua knocks the ball forward to Eddie Ljungberg. Eddie Ljungberg makes an attacking run forward. Eddie Ljungberg plays a quick one-two with Nwankwo Gower and rushes in on goal... Eddie Ljungberg muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
57.55
Craig Prior brings the ball forward. Craig Prior plays a one-two with Brian Kanu and rushes in on goal... Craig Prior comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 9 yards out. Jamie Richards easily gets down and covers it.
65.01
Arthur Brand chips the ball to his team mate, Nwankwo Gower. Nwankwo Gower knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Eoin Myers.
67.36
Ian Lloyd makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Craig Prior. Craig Prior sees Brian Kanu in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Brian Kanu whips in a cross ball towards Joe Pearson. Joe Pearson whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Quality keeping!
72.00
0-1Craig Prior makes a probing pass to Brian Kanu. Brian Kanu makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Joe Pearson. Joe Pearson comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. It's there!! Jamie Richards has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
77.42
0-1Cardiff City have made 2 substitutions with Scott Blake replacing Jermaine Lua-Lua and Danny Minto replacing Patrick Sharpe .
78.48
Damien Howells flicks the ball to his team mate, Craig Prior. Craig Prior flicks a high pass forward to Joe Pearson who brings the ball under control. Joe Pearson cuts inside the box! Joe Pearson makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it is shockingly off target!
79.29
Craig Prior flicks a high pass forward to Joe Pearson who brings the ball under control. Joe Pearson advances inside the box! Joe Pearson side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
83.48
Peter Duberry takes it forward alone. Peter Duberry lofts in a cross ball towards Brian Kanu. Brian Kanu rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it flies wide!
84.53
With vision, Eddie Ljungberg plays the ball forward to Nwankwo Gower. Nwankwo Gower knocks the ball forward, putting Danny Minto through on goal. Some silky footwork from Danny Minto provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it is shockingly off target!
85.43
Ian Lloyd threads the ball through to Seth Jacobs. Seth Jacobs flicks a high pass forward to Joe Pearson who brings the ball under control. Joe Pearson finds some space and shoots from distance but it's a woeful effort!
89.52
Damien Howells chips the ball to his team mate, Seth Jacobs. Seth Jacobs passes the ball forward to Brian Kanu. Brian Kanu rushes past Scott Blake! Brian Kanu side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
90.00
Arthur Brand plays the ball forward to Carl Shearer. Carl Shearer puts a great ball through but Nwankwo Gower is slow coming back. It's an easy decision for the linesman. Offside!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
1
3
Shots off Target
3
7
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
42.5%
57.5%
Play Area
30%
46.2%
23.8%
Scorers
| Joe Pearson 72 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Joe Pearson of Oldham Athletic |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Jamie Richards (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Graham Standing (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Henry Williamson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Jermaine Lua-Lua (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Neil Terry (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Thierry Powell (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Arthur Brand (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Eddie Ljungberg (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Carl Shearer (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Nwankwo Gower (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Patrick Sharpe (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Scott Blake (MID) | 6 | |
| 13. | Steve Salako (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Danny Minto (GK) | 6 | |
| 1. | Alfonso Ricchiuti (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Eoin Myers (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Ian Lloyd (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Damien Howells (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Wes Kerr (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Frank Rankin (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Seth Jacobs (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Craig Prior (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | Peter Duberry (MID) | 7 | |
| 10. | Brian Kanu (ATT) | 8 | |
| 11. | Joe Pearson (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 12. | Stanley Williamson (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Gilles Galli (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Marcello Goma (ATT) | 0 | |