Match Report
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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Boundary Park where Oldham Athletic play host to Queens Park Rangers. A crowd of 4,533 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Oldham Athletic and Queens Park Rangers are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Dion Mendonca.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Oldham Athletic and Queens Park Rangers are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Dion Mendonca.
0.00
0-0Queens Park Rangers get the match underway!
3.19
0-0Kieron Marr flicks a high ball forward to Ivan Merson who takes it down. Ivan Merson whips in a cross ball towards Neil Cole. Neil Cole knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it's well over the bar!
8.52
Ivan Lloyd makes a probing pass to Enrique Bravo. Enrique Bravo whips in a cross ball towards Emile Brighton. Emile Brighton flicks the ball with his head but it flies wide!
9.45
Steve Shilton hits a low pass to Dave Dixon. Seeing a gap ahead, Dave Dixon laces a through ball forward to Kieron Marr. Kieron Marr finds some space and shoots from distance. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
10.29
0-0Steve Shilton catches Domenico Goretti on the ankles. Steve Shilton is warned by the referee! Domenico Goretti stretches but gets up unharmed.
14.04
Dave Dixon catches Ivan Lloyd on the ankles. The referee brings Dave Dixon to one side and gives him a warning! Ivan Lloyd hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
15.16
0-0Steve Shilton controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Kieron Marr. Kieron Marr flicks a high pass forward. Carl Mortensen collects the pass. Carl Mortensen knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gill Cavezzi.
20.17
Gill Cavezzi knocks the ball to his team mate, Noel Godber. Noel Godber knocks the ball forward to Enrique Bravo. Enrique Bravo knocks in a cross ball towards Scott James. Scott James powers a header at goal. It's miles wide!
24.11
Ashley Stuart chips the ball to his team mate, Darren Owen. With wonderful imagination, Darren Owen plays the ball forward to Scott James. Scott James advances inside the box! Scott James cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it is miles over!
26.04
0-0Scott James threads the ball through to Enrique Bravo. Enrique Bravo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Noel Godber but the linesman indicates offside!
27.29
0-0Noel Godber controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Domenico Goretti. Domenico Goretti plays a scrappy one-two with Scott James and advances towards the goal... Domenico Goretti comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 9 yards out. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
30.53
1-0Ashley Stuart flicks a high ball forward to Emile Brighton who takes it down. Emile Brighton makes a probing pass to Darren Owen. Darren Owen plays a scrappy one-two with Scott James and advances towards the goal... Darren Owen looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
33.48
Dave Dixon threads the ball through to Scott Terry. Scott Terry hits a low pass to Simon Perry. Simon Perry knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gill Cavezzi.
40.22
Dave Dixon plays the ball forward to Paolo Croft. Paolo Croft flicks a high pass forward. Carl Mortensen controls it well on his chest. Carl Mortensen threads the ball through to Ivan Merson but he's offside!
45.00
Ivan Lloyd deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Marc Palmer. Marc Palmer hits a low pass to Enrique Bravo. Enrique Bravo threads a neat, attacking ball through to Domenico Goretti. Domenico Goretti cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it is shockingly off target!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Oldham Athletic appear unchanged since the first half. Queens Park Rangers also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Oldham Athletic kick off and get the second half underway!
47.05
Emile Brighton hits a low pass to Domenico Goretti. Domenico Goretti sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
49.36
Domenico Goretti barges into Steve Shilton. The referee warns Domenico Goretti to calm down! Steve Shilton stretches but gets up unharmed.
51.32
Dave Dixon plays a long ball forward. Neil Cole knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Noel Godber.
54.39
Noel Godber takes a quick throw-in, which Marc Palmer takes on the chest. Marc Palmer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Enrique Bravo. Enrique Bravo lofts in a cross ball towards Emile Brighton. Emile Brighton rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it's drastically wayward!
61.09
1-0Scott Terry hacks Noel Godber from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Noel Godber stretches but gets up unharmed.
63.22
Neil Cole flicks the ball to his team mate, Simon Perry. Simon Perry plays a one-two with Carl Mortensen and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Simon Perry provides some space. He shoots at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
65.51
With a delightful solo run, Noel Godber stretches the opposition's defence. Noel Godber finds some space and shoots from distance but it slams into the crowd!
67.51
Marc Palmer flicks a high pass forward. Enrique Bravo collects the pass. Enrique Bravo plays a scrappy one-two with Scott James and advances towards the goal... Enrique Bravo side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Well saved!
75.21
Kieron Marr sees Jakob Beck in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jakob Beck shoots from outside the area but he balloons it over the crossbar!
77.35
1-0Oldham Athletic have made a substitution with Manolis Sarakis replacing Noel Godber .
78.44
Emile Brighton flicks the ball to his team mate, Enrique Bravo. Enrique Bravo lofts in a cross ball towards Emile Brighton. Emile Brighton gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
79.20
Steve Shilton makes a beautiful solo run. Steve Shilton flicks a high pass forward to Carl Mortensen who brings the ball under control. Carl Mortensen shoots from long range. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Queens Park Rangers are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
81.43
Ivan Lloyd barges into Carl Mortensen. Ivan Lloyd is shown the yellow card! Carl Mortensen runs off the knock.
87.51
Emile Brighton flicks a high pass forward. Enrique Bravo collects the pass. Enrique Bravo tries a spectacular long range effort. Solid save from Adam Goodwin.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
4
0
Shots off Target
8
5
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
54.5%
45.5%
Play Area
24.7%
41.6%
33.8%
Scorers
| Darren Owen 31 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Darren Owen 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) |  | 9 |
| 6. | Noel Godber (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Emile Brighton (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Marc Palmer (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Enrique Bravo (ATT) | 8 | |
| 10. | Domenico Goretti (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Scott James (ATT) | 8 | |
| 12. | Oliver Linke (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Manolis Sarakis (GK) | 6 | |
| 14. | Alexander Windass (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Adam Goodwin (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Steve Shilton (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Dave Dixon (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Scott Terry (DEF) | | 5 |
| 5. | Jakob Beck (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Kieron Marr (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Neil Cole (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Paolo Croft (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Simon Perry (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Ivan Merson (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Carl Mortensen (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | David Kneissl (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Brian Sturridge (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Ian Vieira (ATT) | 0 | |