Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Boundary Park where Oldham Athletic play host to Walsall. A crowd of 8,349 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Oldham Athletic and Walsall are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Alan Mendonca.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Oldham Athletic and Walsall are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Alan Mendonca.
0.00
0-0Walsall kick off the first half!
8.27
0-0Paulo Neves threads the ball through to Stuart McGrory. Stuart McGrory kicks a strong pass forward to John Mckinlay. John Mckinlay sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it slams into the crowd!
12.52
Jody Hulme threads the ball through to Dean Marshall. Dean Marshall kicks a strong pass forward to Oscar Jr. Gissi. Oscar Jr. Gissi lofts in a cross ball towards Daniel Goodwin. Daniel Goodwin whips the ball goalwards with his head but it flies just wide!
14.12
0-0David Salako hacks Rafael Martin from behind! The referee warns David Salako to calm down! Rafael Martin hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
18.10
0-0Fredrik Salmon threads a neat ball through to John Mckinlay. John Mckinlay knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
20.28
David Salako flicks a high pass forward to Stuart McGrory who brings the ball under control. Stuart McGrory knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
22.03
0-0Jody Hulme flicks a high pass forward. Brendan Benjamin controls it well on his chest. Brendan Benjamin knocks in a cross ball towards Oscar Jr. Gissi. Oscar Jr. Gissi heads the ball goalwards. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Great save!
24.39
Patricio Carcedo passes the ball forward to John Mckinlay. John Mckinlay knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jody Hulme.
26.21
0-0Dean Marshall clumsily knocks into Peter Mccann. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Peter Mccann stretches but gets up unharmed.
27.19
0-1Morris Seaman deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Brendan Benjamin. Brendan Benjamin shoots from long range. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
32.17
Dean Marshall flicks a high ball forward to Brendan Benjamin who takes it down. Brendan Benjamin knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Stuart McGrory.
34.30
Jody Hulme makes a probing pass to Oscar Jr. Gissi. Oscar Jr. Gissi whips in a cross ball towards Daniel Goodwin. Daniel Goodwin flicks the ball with his head. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Walsall!
38.14
0-2Steven Macé flicks a high pass forward to Stuart McGrory who brings the ball under control. Stuart McGrory makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Adam Makin but he's offside!
44.22
Fredrik Salmon chips the ball to his team mate, John Mckinlay. John Mckinlay knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Kewullay Di Livio.
45.00
Rafael Martin flicks the ball to his team mate, Dean Marshall. Dean Marshall knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Oldham Athletic have changed their lineup with James Blake replacing Paulo Neves and Jose Fortes Andres replacing Patricio Carcedo. Walsall appear unchanged since the first half. The Oldham Athletic players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Oldham Athletic start the second half!
48.36
Peter Mccann darts forward. Peter Mccann cuts inside the box! Peter Mccann muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It's miles wide!
49.16
Jose Fortes Andres flicks a high pass forward. Pedro Torres holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Pedro Torres knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
51.03
Kewullay Di Livio flicks a high pass forward to Jody Hulme who brings the ball under control. Jody Hulme flicks a high pass forward. Alfred Davies controls it well on his chest. Alfred Davies knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
53.17
Peter Mccann knocks the ball to his team mate, Fredrik Salmon. Fredrik Salmon flicks the ball to his team mate, Steven Macé. Steven Macé tries a spectacular long range effort but Eoin Brand is on top of it.
57.40
Jose Fortes Andres comes in with a late challenge on Alfred Davies. Jose Fortes Andres is shown the yellow card! Alfred Davies runs off the knock.
59.27
Brendan Benjamin comes in with a late challenge on Fredrik Salmon. Brendan Benjamin is given a warning by the referee! Fredrik Salmon stretches but gets up unharmed.
60.32
0-2Oldham Athletic have made a substitution with Garry Matteo replacing Adam Makin .Walsall have made a substitution with Craig Newton replacing Daniel Goodwin .
61.40
James Blake flicks the ball to his team mate, Garry Matteo. Garry Matteo whips in a cross ball towards John Mckinlay. John Mckinlay is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The keeper, Eoin Brand, sees it late!! Goal for Oldham Athletic!
65.35
Alfred Davies flicks the ball to his team mate, Oscar Jr. Gissi. Oscar Jr. Gissi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
66.08
1-2Kewullay Di Livio comes in with a high challenge, catching Garry Matteo with his studs. The referee motions to Kewullay Di Livio to come over. It's a red card!! Garry Matteo runs off the knock.
71.27
Stuart McGrory runs straight at the opposition's defence. Stuart McGrory shoots from distance but it's a lousy effort!
73.14
John Mckinlay threads the ball through to Garry Matteo. Garry Matteo lofts in a cross ball towards Pedro Torres. Pedro Torres connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Pedro Torres!
77.27
Walsall have made a substitution with Neil Brooking replacing Rafael Martin .
79.53
David Salako comes in with a late challenge on Brendan Benjamin. David Salako is given another warning by the referee! Brendan Benjamin runs off the knock.
83.17
Without breaking stride, Morris Seaman plays the ball forward to Dean Marshall. Dean Marshall controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it slams into the crowd!
84.35
Morris Seaman threads a neat ball through to Alfred Davies. Alfred Davies shoots from 20 yards but it's a lousy effort!
90.00
Stuart McGrory threads the ball through to Garry Matteo. Garry Matteo shoots from 20 yards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
3
3
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
3
3
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
1
Possession
48.7%
51.3%
Play Area
26.9%
47.4%
25.6%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Brendan Benjamin of Walsall |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Gavin Telfer (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Paulo Neves (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Peter Mccann (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | David Salako (DEF) | 5 | |
| 5. | Fredrik Salmon (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Patricio Carcedo (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Stuart McGrory (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Steven Macé (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Pedro Torres (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 10. | Adam Makin (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | John Mckinlay (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | James Blake (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Jose Fortes Andres (MID) |  | 5 |
| 14. | Garry Matteo (ATT) | 7 | |
| 1. | Eoin Brand (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Jody Hulme (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Daniel Goodwin (ATT) | | 7 |
| 4. | Francis Moncur (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Rafael Martin (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Morris Seaman (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Dean Marshall (MID) | | 5 |
| 8. | Alfred Davies (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Oscar Jr. Gissi (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Brendan Benjamin (ATT) | | 7 |
| 11. | Craig Newton (MID) | 6 | |
| 12. | Giovanni Ganci (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Neil Brooking (ATT) | 6 | |
| 14. | Kewullay Di Livio (DEF) |  | 3 |