Match Report


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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Boundary Park where Oldham Athletic play host to Coventry City. A crowd of 4,421 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
Oldham Athletic are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Coventry City appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.


0.00
Oldham Athletic start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.44
Nigel Beagrie makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Patrick Lumsdon. Patrick Lumsdon shoots from 25 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
4.26
Alfred Cooke knocks the ball forward to Cedric Cantona. Cedric Cantona knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Stephen Jeffers.
6.11
Stan Wallwork flicks the ball to his team mate, Nigel Beagrie. Nigel Beagrie threads the ball through to Patrick Lumsdon. Patrick Lumsdon goes all the way! Patrick Lumsdon rockets a shot on goal but it is miles over!
8.46
Nigel Beagrie knocks the ball forward to Patrick Lumsdon. Patrick Lumsdon shoots from 25 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
9.30
Stan Wallwork chips the ball to his team mate, Graham Maddison. Graham Maddison makes a simple pass to Patrick Lumsdon. Patrick Lumsdon controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
10.53
Stan Wallwork makes a simple pass to Nigel Beagrie. Nigel Beagrie takes it forward alone. Nigel Beagrie finds some space and shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
12.20
Duncan Cooke passes the ball forward to Neil Hutchison. Neil Hutchison shoots from long range but it curls horrendously wide!
14.32
Duncan Cooke hacks Nigel Gerrard from behind! The referee calls over Duncan Cooke and warns him to calm down! Nigel Gerrard stretches but gets up unharmed.
15.59
Alfred Cooke flicks the ball to his team mate, Neil Hutchison. Neil Hutchison shoots from long range. Colin Carlton easily smothers it.
16.41
Alistair Lawrence barges into Trevor Gower. Alistair Lawrence is warned by the referee! Trevor Gower hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
21.56
Adrian Byrne knocks the ball to his team mate, Duncan Cooke. Duncan Cooke makes a probing pass to Cedric Cantona. Cedric Cantona shoots from 20 yards but it is tipped over by Colin Carlton.
22.42
Nigel Beagrie sees space and advances. Nigel Beagrie goes all the way! Nigel Beagrie takes a shot at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
26.26
Duncan Cooke makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Neil Hutchison. Neil Hutchison goes all the way! Neil Hutchison rockets a shot on goal but it is tipped over by Colin Carlton.
27.04
Adrian Byrne makes a simple pass to Alfred Cooke. Alfred Cooke sees a break and surges forward. Alfred Cooke goes all the way! Alfred Cooke makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
28.53
Duncan Cooke kicks a strong pass forward to Neil Hutchison. Neil Hutchison threads the ball through to Cedric Cantona. Cedric Cantona rockets a shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
30.32
Oldham Athletic are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
32.22
Trevor Gower takes it forward alone. Trevor Gower knocks in a cross ball towards Patrick Lumsdon. Patrick Lumsdon flicks the ball with his head. Billy Beekink manages to gather it comfortably.
38.44
Graham Maddison makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stuart McGrory. Stuart McGrory shoots from 20 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
44.42
Graham Maddison sees space and advances. Graham Maddison threads the ball through to Stuart McGrory but he's offside!
45.00
Patrick Lumsdon clumsily knocks into Luke Shearer. The referee calls over Patrick Lumsdon and warns him to calm down! Luke Shearer hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!


45.00
The whistle blows and Coventry City get the second half underway!
47.50
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
51.15
Alistair Lawrence chips the ball to his team mate, Cedric Cantona. Cedric Cantona knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
54.10
Graham Maddison makes a probing pass to Tony Barton. Tony Barton shoots from long range but it curls horrendously wide!
57.45
Ben Kirkland makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Neil Hutchison. Neil Hutchison knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
59.11
Trevor Gower decides to run forward with the ball. Trevor Gower lofts in a cross ball towards Patrick Lumsdon. Patrick Lumsdon directs the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
66.01
Luke Shearer makes a probing pass to Alfred Cooke. Alfred Cooke threads the ball through to Cedric Cantona. Cedric Cantona knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
72.42
Trevor Gower kicks a strong pass forward to Patrick Lumsdon. Patrick Lumsdon finds some space and shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
73.11
Trevor Gower makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Patrick Lumsdon. Patrick Lumsdon plays a perfect one-two with Stuart McGrory and rushes in on goal... Patrick Lumsdon rockets a shot on goal. Billy Beekink easily smothers it.
77.51
Stan Wallwork makes a simple pass to Graham Maddison. Graham Maddison knocks the ball to his team mate, Tony Barton. Tony Barton knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
78.47
Alfred Cooke deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Cedric Cantona. Cedric Cantona knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Colin Carlton who gathers it comfortably.
79.26
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
83.19
Alistair Lawrence makes a probing pass to Neil Hutchison. Neil Hutchison knocks in a cross ball towards Cedric Cantona. Cedric Cantona is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Colin Carlton manages to gather it comfortably.
84.39
Graham Maddison makes a probing pass to Stuart McGrory. Stuart McGrory goes all the way! Stuart McGrory shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's there!! Billy Beekink has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
89.06
Nigel Beagrie hacks Alfred Cooke from behind! Nigel Beagrie is given a warning by the referee! Alfred Cooke hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!


The man of the match was awarded to Stuart McGrory of Coventry City
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
4
3
Shots off Target
3
10
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
53.9%
46.1%
Play Area
30.3%
46.1%
23.6%

Scorers