Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at The Hawthorns where West Bromwich Albion play host to Oldham Athletic. A crowd of 4,826 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both West Bromwich Albion and Oldham Athletic are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Matthew Unsworth.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both West Bromwich Albion and Oldham Athletic are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Matthew Unsworth.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and West Bromwich Albion kick off!
2.52
0-0Tim Johnson passes the ball forward to Chris Hackworth. Chris Hackworth plays a scrappy one-two with Julian Clemence and stumbles forward towards the goal... Ivan Lloyd hacks Chris Hackworth from behind! Chris Hackworth appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
3.44
0-0Fabian N. Gregori brings the ball forward. Fabian N. Gregori lofts in a cross ball towards Morris Shaw. Morris Shaw beats his man to it with a header but Steven Gerrard is on top of it.
4.57
1-0Jason Joseph makes a strong solo run forward. Jason Joseph laces a weighted ball forward to Anthony Palmer. Anthony Palmer plays a one-two with Morris Shaw and rushes in on goal... Anthony Palmer comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
12.20
1-0Gill Cavezzi takes it forward alone. Gill Cavezzi knocks the ball forward to Enrique Bravo. Enrique Bravo makes a great pass forward. Noel Godber runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
14.30
Tim Johnson kicks a strong pass forward to Morris Shaw. Morris Shaw makes a great pass forward. Fabian N. Gregori runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
15.07
1-0Emile Brighton makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Domenico Goretti. Domenico Goretti shoots from outside the area but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
21.05
Ivan Lloyd makes a probing pass to Ashley Stuart. Ashley Stuart laces a through ball forward to Domenico Goretti. Domenico Goretti runs straight at the defence! Domenico Goretti side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. It's miles wide!
22.36
Gill Cavezzi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Scott James. Scott James sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. He makes it look easy!
26.46
Jason Joseph flicks a high pass forward to Fabian N. Gregori who brings the ball under control. Fabian N. Gregori makes a simple pass to Julian Clemence. Julian Clemence finds some space and shoots from distance but it is shockingly off target!
27.01
Emile Brighton changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Emile Brighton makes a pass forward but Enrique Bravo is yards offside!
28.17
Scott James takes a quick throw-in, lobbing the ball to the feet of Noel Godber. Noel Godber flicks a high pass forward. Domenico Goretti holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Domenico Goretti lofts in a cross ball towards Scott James. Scott James directs the ball goalwards with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
33.27
Fabian N. Gregori flicks a high ball forward to Tim Johnson who takes it down. Tim Johnson chips the ball to his team mate, Morris Shaw. Morris Shaw shoots from 20 yards but it flies wide!
34.33
Chris Hackworth flicks a high pass forward to Morris Shaw who brings the ball under control. Morris Shaw passes the ball forward but Julian Clemence is offside!
36.00
Nicky Atherton knocks the ball forward to Noel Godber. Noel Godber threads the ball through to Enrique Bravo. Enrique Bravo skips past Carlton Pearce! Enrique Bravo comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. West Bromwich Albion appear unchanged since the first half. Oldham Athletic also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Oldham Athletic kick off!
47.33
Fabian N. Gregori sees a break and surges forward. Fabian N. Gregori shoots from distance but it flies wide!
51.46
1-1Darren Owen clumsily knocks into Fabian N. Gregori. The referee calls over Darren Owen and shows him a yellow card! Fabian N. Gregori runs off the knock.
55.02
1-1Nicky Atherton chips the ball to his team mate, Scott James. Without breaking stride, Scott James plays the ball forward to Enrique Bravo. Enrique Bravo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
59.39
Seeing a gap ahead, Nicky Atherton plays the ball forward to Scott James. Scott James advances inside the box! Scott James tries a spectacular strike but it's drastically wayward!
63.29
Ashley Stuart advances with the ball. With a delightful solo run, Ashley Stuart stretches the opposition's defence. Ashley Stuart plays a one-two with Domenico Goretti and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Ashley Stuart provides some space. He shoots at goal but it is miles over!
65.11
Colin Ferguson flicks the ball to his team mate, Eddie Pallister. Eddie Pallister flicks a high pass forward. Julian Clemence controls it well on his chest. Julian Clemence knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Steven Gerrard who gathers it comfortably.
71.54
Emile Brighton chips the ball to his team mate, Domenico Goretti. Domenico Goretti shoots from outside the area but it is shockingly off target!
72.43
Ashley Stuart knocks the ball to his team mate, Ivan Lloyd. Ivan Lloyd flicks a high pass forward. Scott James collects the pass. Scott James knocks in a cross ball towards Domenico Goretti. Domenico Goretti heads the ball goalwards but it curls horrendously wide!
77.11
1-1West Bromwich Albion have made a substitution with Glynn Wright replacing Fabian N. Gregori .Oldham Athletic have made a substitution with Manolis Sarakis replacing Noel Godber .
78.14
Eddie Pallister flicks a high pass forward. Julian Clemence controls it well on his chest. Julian Clemence makes a probing pass to Chris Hackworth but he's offside!
89.31
Nicky Atherton takes a quick throw-in, which Emile Brighton takes on the chest. Emile Brighton decides to run forward with the ball. Emile Brighton lofts in a cross ball towards Enrique Bravo. Enrique Bravo makes a convincing header. The keeper is on top of it. Excellent keeping!
90.00
Jason Joseph laces a weighted ball forward to Glynn Wright. Glynn Wright kicks a strong pass forward to Julian Clemence. Julian Clemence knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gill Cavezzi.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
2
3
Shots off Target
3
7
Offsides
4
2
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
51.2%
48.8%
Play Area
28%
42.7%
29.3%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Enrique Bravo of Oldham Athletic |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Stephen Mckinlay (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Jason Joseph (DEF) | 8 | |
| 3. | Carlton Pearce (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Colin Ferguson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Anthony Palmer (MID) |  | 8 |
| 6. | Eddie Pallister (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Fabian N. Gregori (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Tim Johnson (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Chris Hackworth (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Julian Clemence (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Morris Shaw (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Fernando Cabrera (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Glynn Wright (DEF) | 6 | |
| 14. | Matt Thompson (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Steven Gerrard (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Ashley Stuart (DEF) | 8 | |
| 3. | Ivan Lloyd (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Gill Cavezzi (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Darren Owen (MID) |  | 5 |
| 6. | Noel Godber (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Nicky Atherton (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Emile Brighton (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | Enrique Bravo (ATT) | | 9 |
| 10. | Domenico Goretti (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Scott James (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Oliver Linke (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Manolis Sarakis (GK) | 6 | |
| 14. | Alexander Windass (DEF) | 0 | |