Match Report


Oldham AthleticOldham Athletic     PortsmouthPortsmouth
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Sylvain Le SauxS. Le Saux58
G
captain1
G
70Jon ScowcroftJ. Scowcroft
Ivan LloydI. Lloyd51
D
2
D
68Fredrik LisbieF. Lisbie
Gill CavezziG. Cavezzi49
D
3
D
60David ClaphamD. Clapham
Alexander WindassA. Windass46
D
4
D
54Ralph BowyerR. Bowyer
Darren OwenD. Owen70
M
5
D
53Bill GoodwinB. Goodwin
Noel GodberN. Godber58
M
6
M
64Duncan NaysmithD. Naysmith
Nicky AthertonN. Atherton56
M
7
M
63Graeme HigginbothamG. Higginbotham
Emile BrightonE. Brighton49
M
8
M
52Sol HackworthS. Hackworth
Scott JamesS. James50
A
9captain
A
62Noel BoatengN. Boateng
Oliver LinkeO. Linke49
A
10
A
59Djamel JeunechampD. Jeunechamp
Domenico GorettiD. Goretti48
A
11
A
50Graham EdghillG. Edghill
 
Steven GerrardS. Gerrard53
G
12
G
51Alistair ClaphamA. Clapham
Mervin GardnerM. Gardner47
A
13
D
50Carmelo AmbrosiniC. Ambrosini
Ugo BrittonU. Britton44
D
14
A
49Stefan HermannS. Hermann

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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Boundary Park where Oldham Athletic play host to Portsmouth. Its a sell-out today with the 5,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Oldham Athletic are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Portsmouth appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ledley Merson.


0.00
Portsmouth kick off and get the match underway!
2.10
Noel Godber picks a pass forward to Scott James. Scott James cuts inside the box! Scott James rockets a shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
12.11
Duncan Naysmith flicks a high ball forward to Noel Boateng who takes it down. Noel Boateng shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Nice keeping!
14.42
With a delightful solo run, Gill Cavezzi stretches the opposition's defence. Gill Cavezzi whips in a cross ball towards Domenico Goretti. Domenico Goretti powers a header at goal. Domenico Goretti scores for Oldham Athletic!!
18.20
Ivan Lloyd threads the ball through to Emile Brighton. Emile Brighton threads the ball through to Oliver Linke. Oliver Linke shoots from distance but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
20.29
Oliver Linke brings the ball forward. Oliver Linke skips past Bill Goodwin! Oliver Linke makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
22.54
Duncan Naysmith makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Graeme Higginbotham. Graeme Higginbotham sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies just wide!
27.11
Darren Owen deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Oliver Linke. Oliver Linke knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
32.25
Duncan Naysmith comes in with a late challenge on Emile Brighton. The referee warns Duncan Naysmith to calm down! Emile Brighton gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
33.34
Nicky Atherton flicks a high pass forward to Noel Godber who brings the ball under control. Noel Godber finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent save!
36.29
Scott James hacks Ralph Bowyer from behind! The referee calls over Scott James and warns him to calm down! Ralph Bowyer runs off the knock.
38.54
Scott James comes in with a late challenge on Ralph Bowyer. The referee warns Scott James again to calm down! Ralph Bowyer carries on, but is struggling a bit.
40.46
Nicky Atherton knocks the ball to his team mate, Oliver Linke. Oliver Linke shoots from long range but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
45.00
Graham Edghill catches Noel Godber on the ankles. The referee calls over Graham Edghill and shows him a yellow card! Noel Godber grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
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. Portsmouth also appear unchanged since the first half. The Portsmouth players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Oldham Athletic start the second half!
47.35
Nicky Atherton clumsily knocks into Noel Boateng. The referee brings Nicky Atherton to one side and gives him a warning! Noel Boateng runs off the knock.
49.11
Sol Hackworth controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Noel Boateng. Noel Boateng lofts in a cross ball towards Graham Edghill. Graham Edghill rises majestically and gets a header on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
53.09
With a delightful solo run, Nicky Atherton stretches the opposition's defence. Nicky Atherton makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Oliver Linke but he's offside!
57.16
Darren Owen hits a low pass to Domenico Goretti. Domenico Goretti plays a one-two with Oliver Linke and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Domenico Goretti provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
59.24
Fredrik Lisbie flicks a high pass forward. Graeme Higginbotham holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Graeme Higginbotham makes a probing pass to Noel Boateng. Noel Boateng lofts in a cross ball towards Djamel Jeunechamp. Djamel Jeunechamp beats his man to it with a header. Sylvain Le Saux didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
60.38
Darren Owen flicks the ball to his team mate, Domenico Goretti. Domenico Goretti knocks in a cross ball towards Scott James. Scott James jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
61.20
Nicky Atherton barges into Graeme Higginbotham. The referee brings Nicky Atherton to one side and gives him another warning! Graeme Higginbotham hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
65.22
Gill Cavezzi hacks Djamel Jeunechamp from behind! The referee brings Gill Cavezzi to one side and gives him a warning! Djamel Jeunechamp carries on, but is struggling a bit.
66.05
Sol Hackworth threads the ball through to Graham Edghill. Graham Edghill shoots from long range but it is shockingly off target!
67.21
Noel Boateng clumsily knocks into Noel Godber. The referee calls over Noel Boateng and shows him a yellow card! Noel Godber stretches but gets up unharmed.
69.44
Noel Godber flicks a high pass forward to Domenico Goretti who brings the ball under control. Domenico Goretti shoots from outside the area. Jon Scowcroft easily gets down and covers it.
71.09
Graham Edghill catches Noel Godber on the ankles. Graham Edghill is warned by the referee! Noel Godber gets up but these knocks are taking their toll on his game.
73.51
Bill Goodwin flicks a high ball forward to Duncan Naysmith who takes it down. Duncan Naysmith deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Graham Edghill. Graham Edghill knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Sylvain Le Saux who gathers it comfortably.
75.57
Seeing David Clapham's run, Fredrik Lisbie quickly throws the ball into his path. David Clapham threads a neat ball through to Duncan Naysmith. Duncan Naysmith changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Duncan Naysmith knocks in a cross ball towards Djamel Jeunechamp. Djamel Jeunechamp knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Sylvain Le Saux gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
77.16
Oldham Athletic have made a substitution with Mervin Gardner replacing Noel Godber .
87.20
Ralph Bowyer chips the ball to his team mate, Noel Boateng. Noel Boateng whips in a cross ball towards Djamel Jeunechamp. Djamel Jeunechamp fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
90.00
Fredrik Lisbie chips the ball to his team mate, Duncan Naysmith. Duncan Naysmith flicks a high pass forward. Graham Edghill collects the pass. Graham Edghill shoots from 20 yards. Sylvain Le Saux gathers the ball up comfortably. Good save!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Oldham Athletic

Portsmouth
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
4
5
Shots off Target
5
3
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
5
4
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
52.1%
47.9%
Play Area
22.5%
49.3%
28.2%

Scorers
Domenico Goretti 14
Djamel Jeunechamp 87

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Domenico Goretti of Oldham Athletic

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

1.Jon Scowcroft (GK)
7
2.Fredrik Lisbie (DEF)
6
3.David Clapham (DEF)
6
4.Ralph Bowyer (DEF)
6
5.Bill Goodwin (DEF)
6
6.Duncan Naysmith (MID)
7
7.Graeme Higginbotham (MID)
6
8.Sol Hackworth (MID)
7
9.Noel Boateng (ATT)yellow card
7
10.Djamel Jeunechamp (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Graham Edghill (ATT)yellow card
5
 
12.Alistair Clapham (GK)
0
13.Carmelo Ambrosini (DEF)
0
14.Stefan Hermann (ATT)
0