Match Report


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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Riverside Stadium where Middlesbrough play host to Oldham Athletic. A crowd of 8,756 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Middlesbrough are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Oldham Athletic appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Alfred Lofthouse.


0.00
Middlesbrough kick off and get the match underway!
2.31
Nicky Smith makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Shaun Mercer. Shaun Mercer knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gavin Telfer who gathers it comfortably.
4.10
Patricio Carcedo sees a break and surges forward. Patricio Carcedo knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Nicky Smith.
8.51
Carlton Guppy threads the ball through to Gianluca De Palma. Gianluca De Palma threads a neat ball through to Harry Hughes. Harry Hughes knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gavin Telfer who gathers it comfortably.
12.56
David Salako makes a strong solo run forward. David Salako flicks the ball to his team mate, Stuart McGrory. Stuart McGrory lofts in a cross ball towards Pedro Torres. Pedro Torres makes a convincing header but is denied by Antonio Vila. Excellent save.
16.13
Stuart McGrory threads a neat ball through to Pedro Torres. Pedro Torres knocks in a cross ball towards Alfredo Blanco. Alfredo Blanco connects with a diving header. Solid save from Antonio Vila.
20.10
Peter Mccann comes in with a late challenge on Harry Hughes. The referee brings Peter Mccann to one side and gives him a warning! Harry Hughes hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
26.32
Alexander Chagot sees Pedro Torres in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Pedro Torres shoots from 25 yards but slams it into the crowd!
27.34
Graham Pearce deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Harry Hughes. Harry Hughes lofts in a cross ball towards Shaun Mercer. Shaun Mercer makes a looping header on goal but it slams into the crowd!
32.39
Nicky Smith kicks a strong pass forward to Gianluca De Palma. Gianluca De Palma makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Shaun Mercer but he's offside!
34.31
Mathieu Paviot comes in with a late challenge on David Salako. The referee warns Mathieu Paviot to calm down! David Salako hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
40.19
Graham Pearce hacks Alexander Chagot from behind! The referee warns Graham Pearce to calm down! Alexander Chagot runs off the knock.
42.21
Patricio Carcedo flicks a high pass forward to Alfredo Blanco who brings the ball under control. Alfredo Blanco knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Seb Bonnard.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Middlesbrough have changed their lineup with Stanley Byrne replacing Seb Bonnard. Oldham Athletic have changed their lineup with Gareth Potts replacing Patricio Carcedo and John Mckinlay replacing Miguel Leon.

45.00
The second half starts with Oldham Athletic kicking off!
47.06
Stuart McGrory flicks a high pass forward to John Mckinlay who brings the ball under control. John Mckinlay knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Antonio Vila who gathers it comfortably.
48.47
David Salako deftly passes the ball to his team mate, John Mckinlay. John Mckinlay lofts in a cross ball towards Alfredo Blanco. Alfredo Blanco rises majestically and gets a header on goal but somehow Antonio Vila manages to keep it out.
49.36
Stuart McGrory hits a low pass to John Mckinlay. John Mckinlay lofts in a cross ball towards Alfredo Blanco. Alfredo Blanco jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The keeper, Antonio Vila, sees it late!! Goal for Oldham Athletic!
53.58
James Blake knocks the ball to his team mate, Jonathan Giacchetta. Jonathan Giacchetta flicks the ball to his team mate, Pedro Torres. Pedro Torres knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
54.00
Gareth Potts flicks the ball to his team mate, Pedro Torres. Pedro Torres knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
55.21
Graham Pearce catches Jonathan Giacchetta on the ankles. The referee warns Graham Pearce again to calm down! Jonathan Giacchetta runs off the knock.
60.54
John Mckinlay barges into Nicky Smith. John Mckinlay is shown the yellow card! Nicky Smith runs off the knock.
61.48
Carlton Guppy knocks the ball to his team mate, Shaun Mercer. Shaun Mercer shoots from 20 yards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
65.59
Nicky Smith chips the ball to his team mate, Graham Pearce. Graham Pearce takes it forward alone. Graham Pearce knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Peter Mccann.
67.43
Nicky Smith threads a neat ball through to Harry Hughes. Harry Hughes knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gavin Telfer who gathers it comfortably.
69.31
Harry Hughes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mathieu Paviot. Mathieu Paviot knocks in a cross ball towards Nicky Smith. Nicky Smith finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it's a woeful effort!
71.46
Carlton Guppy threads the ball through to Nicky Smith. Nicky Smith knocks the ball to his team mate, Harry Hughes. With great vision, Harry Hughes plays the ball forward to Shaun Mercer who has made a great run into the box. Shaun Mercer makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
73.22
Alexander Chagot sees Pedro Torres in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Pedro Torres lofts in a cross ball towards John Mckinlay. John Mckinlay connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Antonio Vila is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
77.15
Middlesbrough have made 2 substitutions with Jacob Duberry replacing Jermaine Adams and Les Lofthouse replacing Mathieu Paviot .
79.09
James Blake makes a probing pass to John Mckinlay. John Mckinlay knocks the ball to his team mate, Stuart McGrory. Stuart McGrory knocks in a cross ball towards Alfredo Blanco. With a superhuman jump, Alfredo Blanco connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
84.57
Jonathan Giacchetta threads a neat ball through to John Mckinlay. John Mckinlay knocks in a cross ball towards Pedro Torres. Pedro Torres knocks the ball goalwards with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
85.25
Gianluca De Palma knocks the ball to his team mate, Graham Pearce. Graham Pearce lofts in a cross ball towards Harry Hughes. Harry Hughes knocks the ball goalwards with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
89.08
Gareth Potts flicks a high pass forward. Pedro Torres collects the pass. Pedro Torres whips in a cross ball towards John Mckinlay. John Mckinlay beats his man to it with a header. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
1
6
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
3
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
39.8%
60.2%
Play Area
30.7%
47.7%
21.6%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to John Mckinlay of Oldham Athletic

Match Ratings
1.Antonio Vila (GK)
7
2.Jermaine Adams (DEF)
6
3.Carlton Guppy (DEF)
6
4.Frederico Suarez (DEF)
6
5.Seb Bonnard (DEF)
6
6.Graham Pearce (MID)
7
7.Nicky Smith (MID)
6
8.Gianluca De Palma (MID)
6
9.Harry Hughes (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Mathieu Paviot (ATT)
6
11.Shaun Mercer (ATT)
6
 
12.Jacob Duberry (DEF)
6
13.Stanley Byrne (DEF)
6
14.Les Lofthouse (DEF)
6

1.Gavin Telfer (GK)
6
2.James Blake (DEF)
6
3.Peter Mccann (DEF)
6
4.David Salako (DEF)
6
5.Stuart McGrory (MID)
7
6.Patricio Carcedo (MID)
6
7.Jonathan Giacchetta (MID)
6
8.Alexander Chagot (MID)
6
9.Pedro Torres (ATT)
8
10.Miguel Leon (ATT)
6
11.Alfredo Blanco (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.David Wilke (DEF)
0
13.Gareth Potts (MID)
6
14.John Mckinlay (ATT)goal scoredgoal scoredyellow card
10