Match Report


Oldham AthleticOldham Athletic     Rotherham UnitedRotherham United
Jacek LorencJacek Lorenc Computer Player Computer Player
Gavin TelferG. Telfer65
G
1
G
54Don McStayD. McStay
James BlakeJ. Blake51
D
2
D
61Ian MorrisI. Morris
Peter MccannP. Mccann64
D
3captain
D
54Sergio JesusS. Jesus
David WilkeD. Wilke62
D
4
D
53Stephen BurgessS. Burgess
Matjaz TentoniM. Tentoni64
M
5
D
43Craig StrachanC. Strachan
Jose Fortes AndresJ. Andres50
M
6
M
59Paul MendezP. Mendez
Patricio CarcedoP. Carcedo56
M
7
M
52Aaron SmitheA. Smithe
Stuart McGroryS. McGrory60
M
8
M
51Damien JoachimD. Joachim
Pedro TorresP. Torres53
A
9
A
61Richard BremnerR. Bremner
Adam MakinA. Makin55
A
10
A
60Joe SmithJ. Smith
Craig DavidsonC. Davidson60
A
captain11
A
55Harvey SouthgateH. Southgate
 
Alexander HurstA. Hurst37
G
12
A
53Warren LampardW. Lampard
Fredrik SalmonF. Salmon65
M
13
M
50Mark BeresfordM. Beresford
John MckinlayJ. Mckinlay55
A
14
M
50George CotteeG. Cottee

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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Boundary Park where Oldham Athletic play host to Rotherham United. A crowd of 8,634 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Oldham Athletic are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Rotherham United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Alfred Lofthouse.


0.00
Rotherham United kick off!
3.09
Patricio Carcedo flicks a high pass forward to Adam Makin who brings the ball under control. Adam Makin rushes past Ian Morris! Some awkward footwork from Adam Makin provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
6.50
Ian Morris barges into Patricio Carcedo. The referee brings Ian Morris to one side and gives him a warning! Patricio Carcedo runs off the knock.
10.49
Richard Bremner hacks Peter Mccann from behind! Richard Bremner is warned by the referee! Peter Mccann stretches but gets up unharmed.
14.15
Peter Mccann hacks Aaron Smithe from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Aaron Smithe hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
27.43
Aaron Smithe flicks the ball to his team mate, Richard Bremner. Richard Bremner whips in a cross ball towards Harvey Southgate. Harvey Southgate connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Gavin Telfer gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous save!
28.56
James Blake makes a probing pass to Jose Fortes Andres. Jose Fortes Andres threads a neat ball through to Craig Davidson. Craig Davidson plays a scrappy one-two with Adam Makin and advances towards the goal... Craig Davidson side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it's well over the bar!
32.16
Ian Morris deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Damien Joachim. Damien Joachim threads the ball through to Richard Bremner. Richard Bremner plays a one-two with Joe Smith and rushes in on goal... Richard Bremner tries a spectacular strike. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
36.53
Aaron Smithe decides to run forward with the ball. Aaron Smithe tries a spectacular long range effort but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Oldham Athletic have changed their lineup with John Mckinlay replacing Adam Makin. Rotherham United have changed their lineup with George Cottee replacing Damien Joachim and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation. The Rotherham United players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
The second half starts with Oldham Athletic kicking off!
47.52
Paul Mendez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, George Cottee. George Cottee rushes past David Wilke! George Cottee comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 9 yards out. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
49.11
Matjaz Tentoni threads a neat ball through to Craig Davidson. Craig Davidson knocks the ball to his team mate, John Mckinlay. John Mckinlay shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's miles wide!
53.23
John Mckinlay flicks a high pass forward. Pedro Torres collects the pass. Pedro Torres tries a spectacular long range effort but it rises well off target!
55.14
Stephen Burgess barges into Matjaz Tentoni. Stephen Burgess is shown the yellow card! Matjaz Tentoni stretches but gets up unharmed.
57.36
John Mckinlay barges into Craig Strachan. The referee warns John Mckinlay to calm down! Craig Strachan hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
59.25
Aaron Smithe hits a low pass to George Cottee. George Cottee finds some space and shoots from distance but it's a woeful effort!
60.06
Oldham Athletic have made a substitution with Fredrik Salmon replacing Matjaz Tentoni .
61.12
Jose Fortes Andres plays the ball forward to John Mckinlay. John Mckinlay controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies well off target!
63.32
Jose Fortes Andres kicks a strong pass forward to Fredrik Salmon. Fredrik Salmon knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Craig Strachan.
66.44
Patricio Carcedo plays the ball forward to John Mckinlay. John Mckinlay controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Pedro Torres through on goal. Pedro Torres side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
75.31
Aaron Smithe kicks a strong pass forward to Richard Bremner. Richard Bremner finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies just off target!
77.25
Rotherham United have made a substitution with Mark Beresford replacing Sergio Jesus .
79.29
David Wilke brings the ball forward. David Wilke shoots from long range his aim is horrendously poor!
81.51
Ian Morris threads a neat ball through to Aaron Smithe. Aaron Smithe knocks the ball to his team mate, Paul Mendez. Paul Mendez finds some space and shoots from distance. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
83.26
Patricio Carcedo receives the ball from a throw-in from David Wilke. Patricio Carcedo flicks a high pass forward. Stuart McGrory collects the pass. Stuart McGrory knocks in a cross ball towards Patricio Carcedo. Patricio Carcedo heads the ball goalwards. Magnificent save by Don McStay!
84.35
David Wilke flicks a high pass forward. Pedro Torres holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Pedro Torres lofts in a cross ball towards Fredrik Salmon. Fredrik Salmon knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by Don McStay.
85.39
Corner kick to Oldham Athletic. Patricio Carcedo plays it to the near post. George Cottee reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Oldham Athletic

Rotherham United
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
2
1
Shots off Target
7
6
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
62%
38%
Play Area
21.1%
45.1%
33.8%
 

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Patricio Carcedo of Oldham Athletic

Match Ratings
1.Gavin Telfer (GK)
6
2.James Blake (DEF)
7
3.Peter Mccann (DEF)yellow card
5
4.David Wilke (DEF)
7
5.Matjaz Tentoni (MID)
6
6.Jose Fortes Andres (MID)
7
7.Patricio Carcedo (MID)
8
8.Stuart McGrory (MID)
6
9.Pedro Torres (ATT)
8
10.Adam Makin (ATT)
6
11.Craig Davidson (ATT)
6
 
12.Alexander Hurst (GK)
0
13.Fredrik Salmon (MID)
6
14.John Mckinlay (ATT)
6

1.Don McStay (GK)
7
2.Ian Morris (DEF)
6
3.Sergio Jesus (DEF)
6
4.Stephen Burgess (DEF)yellow card
4
5.Craig Strachan (DEF)
6
6.Paul Mendez (MID)
6
7.Aaron Smithe (MID)
8
8.Damien Joachim (MID)
6
9.Richard Bremner (ATT)
6
10.Joe Smith (ATT)
6
11.Harvey Southgate (ATT)
7
 
12.Warren Lampard (ATT)
0
13.Mark Beresford (MID)
6
14.George Cottee (MID)
7