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 Nottingham Forest. A crowd of 12,286 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Oldham Athletic and Nottingham Forest are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Julian Riza.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Oldham Athletic and Nottingham Forest are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Julian Riza.
0.00
0-0Oldham Athletic kick off and get the match underway!
2.25
0-0Paul Higginbotham advances with the ball. Paul Higginbotham flicks the ball to his team mate, David Shearer. David Shearer shoots from 20 yards his aim is horrendously poor!
3.26
0-0With imagination, Damien Edworthy plays the ball forward to Lomano Ripley. Lomano Ripley knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
8.04
Albert Molowny makes a simple pass to Jamie Mills. Jamie Mills surges forward with the ball. Jamie Mills whips in a cross ball towards Marvin Hackworth. Marvin Hackworth flicks the ball with his head but it flies just wide!
9.20
0-0Craig Stone advances with the ball. Craig Stone lofts in a cross ball towards Robert Mowbray. Robert Mowbray is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but Isaiah Walsh is on top of it.
20.37
0-0James Benali barges into Robert Mowbray. James Benali is given a warning by the referee! Robert Mowbray hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
21.10
0-0James Benali threads a neat ball through to Jamie Mills. Jamie Mills makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Marvin Hackworth. Marvin Hackworth rushes past Kieron Nicholls! Marvin Hackworth tries a spectacular strike. The ball curls but is deflected over the bar by Kieron Nicholls.
22.21
0-0Paul Higginbotham takes the corner, driving a low ball out to the edge of the box. Lomano Ripley gets to the ball and clears it up field.
28.50
Lomano Ripley catches Albert Molowny on the ankles. Lomano Ripley is warned by the referee! Albert Molowny stretches but gets up unharmed.
30.03
Eoin Wainwright brings the ball forward. Eoin Wainwright whips in a cross ball towards Lomano Ripley. Lomano Ripley whips the ball goalwards with his head but it's a woeful effort!
33.32
Bill Lawrence chips the ball to his team mate, Eoin Wainwright. Eoin Wainwright kicks a strong pass forward to Robert Mowbray. Robert Mowbray finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies wide!
34.38
0-0The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
38.19
0-1Jamie Mills hits a low pass to Paul Higginbotham. Paul Higginbotham whips in a cross ball towards Marvin Hackworth. Marvin Hackworth connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Nottingham Forest!
42.23
Bill Lawrence deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Albrecht Schrader. Albrecht Schrader threads the ball through to Craig Stone. Craig Stone shoots from distance his aim is horrendously poor!
44.29
Richard Kanoute flicks a high pass forward. Ian Cooper holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ian Cooper lofts in a cross ball towards Marvin Hackworth. Marvin Hackworth makes a deft header. Magnificent save by Dominique de Graaf!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Oldham Athletic appear unchanged since the first half. Nottingham Forest also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Nottingham Forest kick off the second half!
47.31
Ledley Copping sees Paul Higginbotham in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Paul Higginbotham flicks a high pass forward. Ian Cooper controls it well on his chest. Ian Cooper shoots from outside the area but it goes wide for a goal kick.
48.30
Paul Higginbotham flicks a high pass forward. Titus Lee controls it well on his chest. Titus Lee whips in a cross ball towards Marvin Hackworth. Marvin Hackworth heads the ball goalwards. Dominique de Graaf manages to gather it.
51.34
Paul Higginbotham passes the ball forward to Marvin Hackworth. Marvin Hackworth sees David Shearer just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. David Shearer rockets a shot on goal but it is miles over!
53.03
Bill Lawrence knocks the ball forward to Lomano Collymore. Lomano Collymore flicks a high pass forward. Albrecht Schrader holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Albrecht Schrader cuts inside the box! Albrecht Schrader looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It curls slightly but Isaiah Walsh manages to gather it effortlessly.
57.35
Graeme Mccann makes a simple pass to Craig Stone. Craig Stone shoots from 20 yards but it rises well off target!
59.23
Marvin Hackworth comes in with a late challenge on Damien Edworthy. Marvin Hackworth is warned by the referee! Damien Edworthy hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
60.16
0-1Oldham Athletic have made 3 substitutions with Gaspar Alves replacing Kieron Nicholls, Simon Gardner replacing Albrecht Schrader and Dale Shilton replacing Robert Mowbray .
61.25
Gaspar Alves hacks Marvin Hackworth from behind! The referee calls over Gaspar Alves and warns him to calm down! Marvin Hackworth runs off the knock.
65.31
Ledley Copping kicks a strong pass forward to David Shearer. David Shearer chips the ball to his team mate, Ian Cooper. Ian Cooper knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
66.55
Showing composure, Titus Lee plays the ball forward to Marvin Hackworth. Marvin Hackworth lofts in a cross ball towards Jamie Mills. Jamie Mills is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
71.52
Paul Higginbotham barges into Graeme Mccann. The referee brings Paul Higginbotham to one side and gives him a warning! Graeme Mccann runs off the knock.
77.18
0-1Graeme Mccann deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Lomano Ripley. Lomano Ripley kicks a strong pass forward to Graeme Mccann but the referee indicates it's offside!
85.39
Simon Gardner flicks a high ball forward to Lomano Collymore who takes it down. Lomano Collymore knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
87.10
0-1Bill Lawrence comes in with a late challenge on David Shearer. The referee calls over Bill Lawrence and warns him to calm down! David Shearer gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
89.13
Richard Kanoute hits a low pass to Jamie Mills. Jamie Mills knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Bill Lawrence.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
2
4
Shots off Target
4
5
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
3
3
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
43.4%
56.6%
Play Area
27.7%
47%
25.3%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Marvin Hackworth of Nottingham Forest |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Dominique de Graaf (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Bill Lawrence (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Damien Edworthy (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Kieron Nicholls (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Eoin Wainwright (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Albrecht Schrader (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Graeme Mccann (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Lomano Collymore (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Robert Mowbray (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Craig Stone (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Lomano Ripley (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Gaspar Alves (DEF) | 5 | |
| 13. | Simon Gardner (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Dale Shilton (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Isaiah Walsh (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Ledley Copping (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Albert Molowny (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | James Benali (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Titus Lee (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Paul Higginbotham (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Richard Kanoute (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Jamie Mills (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Ian Cooper (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Marvin Hackworth (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 11. | David Shearer (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Ivan Neville (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Anthony Heskey (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Antonio Fernandes (ATT) | 0 | |