Match Report
| Oldham Athletic | Oldham Athletic |  |  | Norwich City | Norwich City | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Alfonso Ricchiuti | A. Ricchiuti |  | 41 | G |  | 1 | | G | 66 |  | Les Minto | L. Minto | |||||||||
| Eoin Myers | E. Myers | | 50 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 62 | | Scott Merson | S. Merson | |||||||||
| Ian Lloyd | I. Lloyd | | 43 | D |  | | 3 | | D | 61 | | Steven Atherton | S. Atherton | ||||||||
| Damien Howells | D. Howells | | 37 | D | | 4 | | D | 59 |  | Vitor Lima | V. Lima | |||||||||
| Wes Kerr | W. Kerr | | 36 | D | | 5 | | D | 57 | | Fausto Colombo | F. Colombo | |||||||||
| Frank Rankin | F. Rankin | | 67 | M | | 6 | | M | 62 | | Brian Thirlwell | B. Thirlwell | |||||||||
| Seth Jacobs | S. Jacobs | | 41 | M | | 7 | | | M | 59 | | Brian Taylor | B. Taylor | ||||||||
| Craig Prior | C. Prior | | 37 | M | | 8 | | M | 56 | | Gareth Adams | G. Adams | |||||||||
| Peter Duberry | P. Duberry | | 35 | M | | 9 | | M | 49 | | Duncan Woodcock | D. Woodcock | |||||||||
| Brian Kanu | B. Kanu | | 44 | A | | 10 | | M | 45 | | Ruel Fletcher | R. Fletcher | |||||||||
| Joe Pearson | J. Pearson | | 44 | A | | 11 | | A | 44 | | Robert Rodgers | R. Rodgers | |||||||||
| Stanley Williamson | S. Williamson | | 41 | A | | 12 | | D | 51 | | Eoin Davies | E. Davies | |||||||||
| Gilles Galli | G. Galli | | 40 | A | | 13 | | A | 44 | | Craig Shearer | C. Shearer | |||||||||
| Marcello Goma | M. Goma |  | 40 | A | | 14 | | A | 42 | | Luke Standing | L. Standing | |||||||||
 today's match is sponsored by Ski France |
Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Boundary Park where Oldham Athletic play host to Norwich City. A crowd of 2,584 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Oldham Athletic are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Norwich City appear to be shaped for 4-5-1.
Today's match is refereed by Steven Barmby.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Oldham Athletic are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Norwich City appear to be shaped for 4-5-1.
Today's match is refereed by Steven Barmby.
0.00
0-0Norwich City start the game by kicking off the first half!
10.43
0-0Eoin Myers makes a simple pass to Seth Jacobs. Seth Jacobs knocks the ball to his team mate, Joe Pearson. Joe Pearson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
14.30
0-0Peter Duberry advances with the ball. Peter Duberry shoots from 20 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
21.01
With vision, Ian Lloyd picks a pass forward to Frank Rankin. Frank Rankin deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Brian Kanu. Brian Kanu knocks in a cross ball towards Joe Pearson. Joe Pearson makes a looping header on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
28.53
0-0Steven Atherton clumsily knocks into Peter Duberry. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Peter Duberry hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
40.06
0-0Brian Taylor takes a quick throw-in. Duncan Woodcock flicks a high pass forward. Robert Rodgers controls it well on his chest. Robert Rodgers finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Oldham Athletic appear unchanged since the first half. Norwich City also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Oldham Athletic kick off and get the second half underway!
47.44
Brian Taylor makes a probing pass to Robert Rodgers. Robert Rodgers knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Wes Kerr.
48.34
Craig Prior decides to run forward with the ball. Craig Prior knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Les Minto who gathers it comfortably.
49.56
Frank Rankin passes the ball forward to Joe Pearson. Joe Pearson whips in a cross ball towards Brian Kanu. Brian Kanu makes a convincing header but it flies just wide!
51.41
Ruel Fletcher chips the ball to his team mate, Robert Rodgers. Robert Rodgers shoots from distance. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
61.11
0-0Robert Rodgers clumsily knocks into Damien Howells. The referee brings Robert Rodgers to one side and gives him a warning! Damien Howells runs off the knock.
66.16
Gareth Adams catches Craig Prior on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Craig Prior runs off the knock.
72.53
Frank Rankin deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Brian Kanu. Brian Kanu shoots from 20 yards. It's miles wide!
77.11
With great vision, Duncan Woodcock plays the ball forward to Robert Rodgers. Robert Rodgers shoots from long range but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
84.29
Craig Prior hacks Brian Taylor from behind! Craig Prior is given a warning by the referee! Brian Taylor runs off the knock.
84.29
0-0Oldham Athletic are in full control of this game.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
0
1
Shots off Target
4
2
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
59%
41%
Play Area
25.6%
55.1%
19.2%
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Duncan Woodcock of Norwich City |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Alfonso Ricchiuti (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Eoin Myers (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Ian Lloyd (DEF) | 8 | |
| 4. | Damien Howells (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Wes Kerr (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Frank Rankin (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Seth Jacobs (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Craig Prior (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Peter Duberry (MID) | 8 | |
| 10. | Brian Kanu (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Joe Pearson (ATT) | 8 | |
| 12. | Stanley Williamson (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Gilles Galli (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Marcello Goma (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Les Minto (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Scott Merson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Steven Atherton (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 4. | Vitor Lima (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Fausto Colombo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Brian Thirlwell (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Brian Taylor (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Gareth Adams (MID) | | 5 |
| 9. | Duncan Woodcock (MID) | 8 | |
| 10. | Ruel Fletcher (MID) | 6 | |
| 11. | Robert Rodgers (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Eoin Davies (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Craig Shearer (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Luke Standing (ATT) | 0 | |