Match Report


Cheltenham TownCheltenham Town     Oldham AthleticOldham Athletic
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Alistair CarragherA. Carragher58
G
1captain
G
58Sylvain Le SauxS. Le Saux
Graham GordonG. Gordon56
D
2
D
59Ashley StuartA. Stuart
Billy JohnsonB. Johnson56
D
3
D
51Ivan LloydI. Lloyd
Carl WilcoxC. Wilcox42
D
4
D
49Gill CavezziG. Cavezzi
Jermaine HallJ. Hall68
M
5
M
70Darren OwenD. Owen
Frank McManamanF. McManaman62
M
6
M
58Noel GodberN. Godber
Jerome KleinJ. Klein57
M
captain7
M
55Nicky AthertonN. Atherton
Kevin BarmbyK. Barmby56
M
8
M
48Emile BrightonE. Brighton
Paul CleggP. Clegg54
A
9
A
50Scott JamesS. James
Jon PearsonJ. Pearson49
A
10
A
49Oliver LinkeO. Linke
Dean JamesD. James49
A
11
A
48Domenico GorettiD. Goretti
 
Graham BarmbyG. Barmby51
G
12
G
53Steven GerrardS. Gerrard
Liam ShieldsL. Shields46
M
13
A
47Mervin GardnerM. Gardner
Ian BoertienI. Boertien44
M
14
D
46Alexander WindassA. Windass

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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Abbey Business Stadium where Cheltenham Town play host to Oldham Athletic. Its a sell-out today with the 5,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Cheltenham Town and Oldham Athletic are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Gavin Edworthy.


0.00
The whistle blows and Cheltenham Town get the match underway!
4.16
Gill Cavezzi passes the ball forward to Nicky Atherton. Nicky Atherton threads a neat ball through to Emile Brighton. Emile Brighton deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Scott James but the linesman indicates offside!
6.03
Kevin Barmby sees Jerome Klein in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jerome Klein puts a great ball through but Jon Pearson is slow coming back. It's an easy decision for the linesman. Offside!
9.28
Billy Johnson pushes up the pitch. Billy Johnson knocks the ball forward to Kevin Barmby. Kevin Barmby knocks in a cross ball towards Jerome Klein. Jerome Klein rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
10.16
Jermaine Hall threads a neat ball through to Frank McManaman. Frank McManaman controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Fabulous save!
16.43
Nicky Atherton comes in with a late challenge on Jerome Klein. Nicky Atherton is given a warning by the referee! Jerome Klein runs off the knock.
18.30
Nicky Atherton flicks a high pass forward. Oliver Linke collects the pass. Oliver Linke flicks a high pass forward. Domenico Goretti collects the pass. Domenico Goretti knocks in a cross ball towards Noel Godber. Noel Godber outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
20.43
Ashley Stuart clumsily knocks into Dean James. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Dean James runs off the knock.
21.25
Frank McManaman passes the ball forward to Dean James. Dean James lofts in a cross ball towards Jon Pearson. Jon Pearson heads the ball goalwards but it's a lousy effort!
22.04
Nicky Atherton plays the ball forward to Oliver Linke. Oliver Linke cuts inside the box! Oliver Linke side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous stop!
24.11
Domenico Goretti hacks Frank McManaman from behind! The referee brings Domenico Goretti to one side and gives him a warning! Frank McManaman runs off the knock.
27.21
Jermaine Hall flicks a high pass forward. Jerome Klein holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jerome Klein controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Dean James through on goal. Dean James shoots from just inside the box but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
34.13
Jermaine Hall flicks a high pass forward. Jon Pearson controls it well on his chest. Jon Pearson flicks the ball to his team mate, Frank McManaman. Frank McManaman tries a spectacular strike. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
45.00
Ivan Lloyd threads a neat ball through to Noel Godber. Noel Godber makes a simple pass to Domenico Goretti. Domenico Goretti shoots from distance but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Cheltenham Town appear unchanged since the first half. Oldham Athletic also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Oldham Athletic kick off the second half!
47.08
Jerome Klein advances with the ball. Jerome Klein controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Dean James through on goal. Dean James takes a shot at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
53.22
Ivan Lloyd flicks a high pass forward to Domenico Goretti who brings the ball under control. Domenico Goretti shoots from 20 yards. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
55.45
Nicky Atherton flicks a high pass forward to Domenico Goretti who brings the ball under control. Domenico Goretti knocks in a cross ball towards Nicky Atherton. Nicky Atherton rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The shot is on target but blocked by Carl Wilcox. That should have been a goal!
61.58
Noel Godber hits a low pass to Domenico Goretti. Domenico Goretti controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Magnificent save by Alistair Carragher!
65.53
Ashley Stuart deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nicky Atherton. Nicky Atherton flicks a high pass forward. Scott James collects the pass. Scott James controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Nicky Atherton through on goal. Nicky Atherton cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Alistair Carragher is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
72.47
Nicky Atherton passes the ball forward to Oliver Linke. Oliver Linke makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Noel Godber but he's offside!
73.29
Domenico Goretti hacks Billy Johnson from behind! Domenico Goretti is given another warning by the referee! Billy Johnson gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
77.28
Oldham Athletic have made a substitution with Mervin Gardner replacing Noel Godber .
78.31
Ivan Lloyd catches Dean James on the ankles. Ivan Lloyd is shown the yellow card! Dean James gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
79.21
Scott James advances with the ball. Scott James makes a simple pass, allowing Domenico Goretti to run into the box. Domenico Goretti shoots from just inside the box but it curls horrendously wide!
81.12
Carl Wilcox comes in with a late challenge on Darren Owen. The referee calls over Carl Wilcox and shows him a yellow card! Darren Owen stretches but gets up unharmed.
84.29
Jermaine Hall darts forward. Jermaine Hall shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
87.08
Frank McManaman kicks a strong pass forward to Dean James. Dean James shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Sylvain Le Saux comfortably smothers it!
89.33
Carl Wilcox flicks a high ball forward to Kevin Barmby who gracefully takes it down. Kevin Barmby threads a neat ball through to Jermaine Hall. Jermaine Hall whips in a cross ball towards Paul Clegg. Paul Clegg makes a deft header his aim is horrendously poor!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Cheltenham Town

Oldham Athletic
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
4
4
Shots off Target
5
4
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
1
5
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
39.2%
60.8%
Play Area
25.7%
44.6%
29.7%

Scorers
Nicky Atherton 66

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Nicky Atherton of Oldham Athletic

Match Ratings
1.Alistair Carragher (GK)
6
2.Graham Gordon (DEF)
6
3.Billy Johnson (DEF)
6
4.Carl Wilcox (DEF)yellow card
5
5.Jermaine Hall (MID)
7
6.Frank McManaman (MID)
7
7.Jerome Klein (MID)
7
8.Kevin Barmby (MID)
6
9.Paul Clegg (ATT)
6
10.Jon Pearson (ATT)
6
11.Dean James (ATT)
6
 
12.Graham Barmby (GK)
0
13.Liam Shields (MID)
0
14.Ian Boertien (MID)
0

1.Sylvain Le Saux (GK)
8
2.Ashley Stuart (DEF)yellow card
6
3.Ivan Lloyd (DEF)yellow card
6
4.Gill Cavezzi (DEF)
6
5.Darren Owen (MID)
6
6.Noel Godber (MID)
7
7.Nicky Atherton (MID)goal scored
9
8.Emile Brighton (MID)
6
9.Scott James (ATT)
7
10.Oliver Linke (ATT)
7
11.Domenico Goretti (ATT)
6
 
12.Steven Gerrard (GK)
0
13.Mervin Gardner (ATT)
6
14.Alexander Windass (DEF)
0