Match Report
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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Boundary Park where Oldham Athletic play host to Birmingham City. A crowd of 9,441 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Oldham Athletic and Birmingham City are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Alfred Lofthouse.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Oldham Athletic and Birmingham City are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Alfred Lofthouse.
0.00
0-0Oldham Athletic start the game by kicking off the first half!
6.30
0-0Jacob Lampard flicks the ball to his team mate, Miguel Leon. Miguel Leon tries a spectacular long range effort but it rises well off target!
14.22
Yasushi Kaita threads the ball through to Brahim Silva. Brahim Silva knocks in a cross ball towards Yasushi Kaita. Yasushi Kaita is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it flies just wide!
15.57
David Salako flicks a high pass forward. Fredrik Salmon collects the pass. Fredrik Salmon flicks a high ball forward to John Mckinlay who takes it down. John Mckinlay plays a one-two with Miguel Leon and advances towards the goal... John Mckinlay tries a spectacular strike but it is miles over!
16.17
0-0Tony Gaillot breaks forward. Tony Gaillot flicks a high pass forward. Rio Scales collects the pass. Rio Scales knocks in a cross ball towards Yasushi Kaita. Yasushi Kaita connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but Gavin Telfer reads it well. Fabulous stop!
18.42
Yasushi Kaita threads the ball through to Kelvin Lampard. Kelvin Lampard shoots from long range but it rises well off target!
20.23
Brahim Silva sees Rio Scales in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Rio Scales plays a quick one-two with Yasushi Kaita and rushes in on goal... Rio Scales takes a shot at goal. Magnificent save by Gavin Telfer!
21.53
Duncan McCoist threads a neat ball through to Yasushi Kaita. Yasushi Kaita rushes past David Wilke! Some good footwork from Yasushi Kaita provides some space. He shoots at goal but is denied by Gavin Telfer. Excellent save.
24.22
0-1Cristian Vignaroli makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Yasushi Kaita. Yasushi Kaita kicks a strong pass forward to Andy Mcinnes. Andy Mcinnes lofts in a cross ball towards Brahim Silva. Brahim Silva connects with a diving header. The ball takes a deflection leaving Gavin Telfer with no chance!! Goal for Birmingham City!
40.04
Yasushi Kaita receives the ball from a throw-in from Kelvin Lampard. Yasushi Kaita flicks a high pass forward. Kelvin Lampard controls it well on his chest. Kelvin Lampard advances inside the box! Kelvin Lampard makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
44.45
0-2John Mckinlay comes in with a late challenge on Cristian Vignaroli. The referee calls over John Mckinlay and shows him a yellow card! Cristian Vignaroli stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Oldham Athletic appear unchanged since the first half. Birmingham City also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Birmingham City kick off!
49.32
John Ince hits a low pass to Kelvin Lampard. Kelvin Lampard takes it forward alone. Kelvin Lampard shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
53.29
0-2John Ince makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kelvin Lampard. Kelvin Lampard changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Kelvin Lampard knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by David Salako.
54.03
0-2Pedro Torres catches Cristian Vignaroli on the ankles. Pedro Torres is given a warning by the referee! Cristian Vignaroli runs off the knock.
59.12
Peter Mccann knocks the ball forward to Jonathan Giacchetta. Jonathan Giacchetta flicks a high ball forward to Jacob Lampard who takes it down. Jacob Lampard knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to John Lecocq who gathers it comfortably.
60.32
0-2Birmingham City have made a substitution with Heitor De Souza replacing Yasushi Kaita .
61.33
John Ince makes a strong solo run forward. John Ince makes a beautiful solo run. John Ince makes a simple pass, allowing Andy Mcinnes to run into the box. Andy Mcinnes shoots from just inside the box but is denied by Gavin Telfer. Excellent save.
63.37
David Salako flicks a high pass forward. Fredrik Salmon holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Fredrik Salmon knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to John Lecocq who gathers it comfortably.
65.24
With vision, Stuart McGrory plays the ball forward to John Mckinlay. John Mckinlay knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Cristian Vignaroli.
66.19
Cristian Vignaroli knocks the ball to his team mate, Heitor De Souza. Without breaking stride, Heitor De Souza plays the ball forward to Brahim Silva. Brahim Silva shoots from outside the area. Solid save from Gavin Telfer.
69.19
David Salako sees David Wilke in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. David Wilke makes a simple pass to Miguel Leon. Miguel Leon plays a one-two with John Mckinlay and advances towards the goal... Miguel Leon cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. John Lecocq comfortably gets down and covers it.
73.04
Brahim Silva kicks a strong pass forward to Rio Scales. Rio Scales shoots from 25 yards but it flies just off target!
77.23
Cristian Vignaroli barges into Jonathan Giacchetta. The referee warns Cristian Vignaroli to calm down! Jonathan Giacchetta hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
83.30
Fredrik Salmon knocks the ball to his team mate, Miguel Leon. Miguel Leon plays a scrappy one-two with Pedro Torres and stumbles forward towards the goal... Miguel Leon shoots from just inside the box. What a cracker!! John Lecocq had no chance!! Goal for Oldham Athletic!
87.19
Peter Mccann flicks a high pass forward. Stuart McGrory controls it well on his chest. Stuart McGrory sees Pedro Torres in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Pedro Torres knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Cristian Vignaroli.
89.17
Cristian Vignaroli threads the ball through to Kelvin Lampard. Kelvin Lampard knocks the ball forward to Duncan McCoist. Duncan McCoist lofts in a cross ball towards Andy Mcinnes. Andy Mcinnes gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous save!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
2
8
Shots off Target
2
4
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
44.7%
55.3%
Play Area
28.9%
44.7%
26.3%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Kelvin Lampard of Birmingham City |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Gavin Telfer (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Peter Mccann (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | David Wilke (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | David Salako (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Fredrik Salmon (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Stuart McGrory (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Jonathan Giacchetta (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Jacob Lampard (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Pedro Torres (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Miguel Leon (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 11. | John Mckinlay (ATT) |  | 5 |
| 12. | James Blake (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Gareth Potts (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Garry Matteo (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | John Lecocq (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Cristian Vignaroli (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | John Ince (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Tony Gaillot (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Mario Carvalho (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Kelvin Lampard (MID) | | 9 |
| 7. | Yasushi Kaita (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Duncan McCoist (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Brahim Silva (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Andy Mcinnes (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Rio Scales (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Marvin Dyer (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Heitor De Souza (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Ian Joseph (ATT) | 0 | |