Match Report


Oldham AthleticOldham Athletic     SouthamptonSouthampton
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Steven GerrardS. Gerrard52
G
captain1
G
51Gary MendezG. Mendez
Ashley StuartA. Stuart59
D
2
D
56Gabriele GiampierettiG. Giampieretti
Ivan LloydI. Lloyd50
D
3
D
54John McNeillJ. McNeill
Gill CavezziG. Cavezzi49
D
4
D
53Jason MendoncaJ. Mendonca
Darren OwenD. Owen69
M
5
D
53Anthony MendezA. Mendez
Noel GodberN. Godber58
M
6
M
56Terry BarryT. Barry
Nicky AthertonN. Atherton55
M
7captain
M
54Eoin SummerbellE. Summerbell
Emile BrightonE. Brighton48
M
8
M
54Albrecht BartschA. Bartsch
Enrique BravoE. Bravo51
A
9
A
60Kieron BarrettK. Barrett
Domenico GorettiD. Goretti48
A
10
A
59Jamie ShearerJ. Shearer
Scott JamesS. James48
A
11
A
53Eddie BlakeE. Blake
 
Oliver LinkeO. Linke48
A
12
M
53Craig HeskeyC. Heskey
Manolis SarakisM. Sarakis48
G
13
D
52Joe WeaverJ. Weaver
Alexander WindassA. Windass45
D
14
M
51Edward BlakeE. Blake

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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Boundary Park where Oldham Athletic play host to Southampton. A crowd of 3,987 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Oldham Athletic are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Southampton appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Daniel Beagrie.


0.00
Southampton kick off and get the match underway!
8.54
Ivan Lloyd flicks the ball to his team mate, Scott James. Scott James lofts in a cross ball towards Enrique Bravo. Enrique Bravo is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Gary Mendez is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
12.19
Noel Godber sees space and advances. Noel Godber shoots from 25 yards. Gary Mendez is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
15.10
Nicky Atherton flicks a high pass forward. Domenico Goretti controls it well on his chest. Domenico Goretti edges inside the box! Some good footwork from Domenico Goretti provides some space. He shoots at goal. It's miles wide!
18.26
John McNeill makes a strong solo run forward. John McNeill sees Kieron Barrett in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Kieron Barrett knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ashley Stuart.
27.28
John McNeill hacks Nicky Atherton from behind! The referee calls over John McNeill and shows him a yellow card! Nicky Atherton gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
28.48
With imagination, Ashley Stuart laces a through ball forward to Nicky Atherton. Nicky Atherton controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Scott James. Scott James plays the ball forward to Domenico Goretti who has made a great run into the box. Domenico Goretti looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
32.28
Gill Cavezzi catches Terry Barry on the ankles. The referee warns Gill Cavezzi to calm down! Terry Barry runs off the knock.
33.25
Jason Mendonca flicks a high ball forward to John McNeill who takes it down. John McNeill flicks a high pass forward. Eoin Summerbell holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Eoin Summerbell tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
34.37
Noel Godber clumsily knocks into Albrecht Bartsch. The referee calls over Noel Godber and shows him a yellow card! Albrecht Bartsch grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
36.42
Gill Cavezzi flicks a high pass forward to Nicky Atherton who brings the ball under control. Nicky Atherton passes the ball forward to Enrique Bravo. Enrique Bravo plays a one-two with Domenico Goretti and rushes in on goal... Enrique Bravo cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
39.06
Albrecht Bartsch flicks a high pass forward. Kieron Barrett holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Kieron Barrett knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Steven Gerrard who gathers it comfortably.
42.02
Without breaking stride, Jason Mendonca plays the ball forward to Albrecht Bartsch. Albrecht Bartsch flicks a high ball forward to Jamie Shearer who takes it down. Jamie Shearer whips in a cross ball towards Kieron Barrett. Kieron Barrett jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
44.30
Ivan Lloyd flicks the ball to his team mate, Noel Godber. Noel Godber makes a simple pass to Nicky Atherton. Nicky Atherton runs straight at the defence! Some good footwork from Nicky Atherton provides some space. He shoots at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
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. Southampton also appear unchanged since the first half. The Oldham Athletic players look more relaxed than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
Oldham Athletic kick off the second half!
49.24
Emile Brighton knocks the ball to his team mate, Nicky Atherton. Nicky Atherton shoots from 20 yards but it rises well off target!
51.12
Noel Godber makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Domenico Goretti. Domenico Goretti makes a simple pass to Scott James. Scott James knocks in a cross ball towards Domenico Goretti. Domenico Goretti jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it is tipped over by Gary Mendez.
52.17
Corner kick to Oldham Athletic. Darren Owen plays it to the far post. Anthony Mendez reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
53.23
Terry Barry barges into Emile Brighton. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Emile Brighton stretches but gets up unharmed.
55.29
Scott James decides to run forward with the ball. Scott James lofts in a cross ball towards Enrique Bravo. Enrique Bravo finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it curls horrendously wide!
60.14
Southampton have made a substitution with Edward Blake replacing Kieron Barrett .
63.52
Eoin Summerbell flicks the ball to his team mate, Eddie Blake. Eddie Blake kicks a strong pass forward to Edward Blake but the referee indicates it's offside!
66.28
Terry Barry threads a neat ball through to Eddie Blake. Eddie Blake edges inside the box! Some superb footwork from Eddie Blake provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it is miles over!
69.55
Gill Cavezzi sees Noel Godber in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Noel Godber shoots from 20 yards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
71.35
Gill Cavezzi kicks a strong pass forward to Noel Godber. Noel Godber changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Noel Godber tries a spectacular long range effort. Solid save from Gary Mendez. What a great pair of hands!
72.06
Albrecht Bartsch runs straight at the opposition's defence. Albrecht Bartsch whips in a cross ball towards Jamie Shearer. Jamie Shearer rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Great save!
75.08
Nicky Atherton makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Noel Godber. Noel Godber sees Domenico Goretti in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Domenico Goretti plays a quick one-two with Nicky Atherton and rushes in on goal... John McNeill hacks Domenico Goretti from behind! Domenico Goretti appeals for a penalty! No!! Unbelievable!!
77.50
Oldham Athletic have made a substitution with Manolis Sarakis replacing Noel Godber .Southampton have made a substitution with Craig Heskey replacing Gabriele Giampieretti .
78.57
Gill Cavezzi threads a neat ball through to Emile Brighton. With some swift thinking, Emile Brighton plays the ball forward to Domenico Goretti. Domenico Goretti plays a quick one-two with Scott James and rushes in on goal... Craig Heskey clumsily knocks into Domenico Goretti. Domenico Goretti appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
79.56
Terry Barry flicks a high pass forward. Edward Blake collects the pass. Edward Blake threads a neat ball through to Eddie Blake. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Eddie Blake provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
84.31
Ashley Stuart flicks a high pass forward. Emile Brighton collects the pass. Emile Brighton kicks a strong pass forward to Nicky Atherton. Nicky Atherton rushes past John McNeill! Nicky Atherton cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
90.00
Manolis Sarakis chips the ball to his team mate, Scott James. Scott James makes a pass forward but Domenico Goretti is yards offside!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Oldham Athletic

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

Possession
60.4%
39.6%
Play Area
24.2%
46.2%
29.7%

Scorers
Enrique Bravo 9
Noel Godber 12
Nicky Atherton 84

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Noel Godber of Oldham Athletic

Match Ratings
1.Steven Gerrard (GK)
6
2.Ashley Stuart (DEF)
6
3.Ivan Lloyd (DEF)
6
4.Gill Cavezzi (DEF)
6
5.Darren Owen (MID)
6
6.Noel Godber (MID)goal scoredyellow card
9
7.Nicky Atherton (MID)goal scored
9
8.Emile Brighton (MID)
7
9.Enrique Bravo (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Domenico Goretti (ATT)
7
11.Scott James (ATT)
7
 
12.Oliver Linke (ATT)
0
13.Manolis Sarakis (GK)
6
14.Alexander Windass (DEF)
0

1.Gary Mendez (GK)
7
2.Gabriele Giampieretti (DEF)
6
3.John McNeill (DEF)yellow card
6
4.Jason Mendonca (DEF)
7
5.Anthony Mendez (DEF)
6
6.Terry Barry (MID)yellow card
5
7.Eoin Summerbell (MID)
6
8.Albrecht Bartsch (MID)
7
9.Kieron Barrett (ATT)
6
10.Jamie Shearer (ATT)
6
11.Eddie Blake (ATT)
6
 
12.Craig Heskey (MID)
6
13.Joe Weaver (DEF)
0
14.Edward Blake (MID)
6