Match Report


Manchester UnitedManchester United     Oldham AthleticOldham Athletic
Dan GrahamDan Graham Jacek Lorenc Jacek Lorenc
Carl LeeC. Lee66
G
1
G
60Andy SounessA. Souness
Carlos MeerdinkC. Meerdink64
D
2
D
65Wayne PeckhamW. Peckham
Donny De GierD. De Gier68
D
3
D
60Damien EdworthyD. Edworthy
Francisco SoaresF. Soares69
D
4captain
D
59Nuno NevesN. Neves
Harvey CooperH. Cooper67
D
5
M
62Martin NunezM. Nunez
Sin'ichi SugiyamaS. Sugiyama68
M
6
M
60Albrecht SchraderA. Schrader
Daniel MarcelinoD. Marcelino67
M
7
M
62Simon GardnerS. Gardner
Adam BattyA. Batty73
M
captain8
M
64Lomano CollymoreL. Collymore
Patrick ChadwickP. Chadwick67
A
9
A
67Dale ShiltonD. Shilton
Quim AlvesQ. Alves73
A
10
A
65Richard RobsonR. Robson
Mirko FranchiM. Franchi69
A
11
A
52Lomano RipleyL. Ripley
 
Andres CastilloA. Castillo65
D
12
D
56Bill LawrenceB. Lawrence
Richard McGroryR. McGrory42
A
13
D
52Kieron NichollsK. Nicholls
Wayne LumsdonW. Lumsdon43
A
14
A
61Robert MowbrayR. Mowbray

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Match Report
The weather is mixed here at Old Trafford where Manchester United play host to Oldham Athletic. A crowd of 12,538 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Manchester United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Oldham Athletic appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Del Gascoigne.


0.00
Oldham Athletic kick off and get the first half underway!
8.16
Sin'ichi Sugiyama threads the ball through to Adam Batty. Adam Batty whips in a cross ball towards Sin'ichi Sugiyama. Sin'ichi Sugiyama powers a header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
18.11
With great vision, Donny De Gier plays the ball forward to Quim Alves. Quim Alves flicks the ball to his team mate, Patrick Chadwick. Patrick Chadwick takes a shot at goal but it flies well off target!
20.53
Simon Gardner knocks the ball forward to Dale Shilton. Dale Shilton knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Carl Lee who gathers it comfortably.
22.09
Martin Nunez flicks a high pass forward to Richard Robson who brings the ball under control. Richard Robson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
26.36
Adam Batty flicks a high ball forward to Mirko Franchi who takes it down. Mirko Franchi makes a pass forward but Patrick Chadwick is yards offside!
30.56
Adam Batty threads a neat ball through to Mirko Franchi. Mirko Franchi whips in a cross ball towards Adam Batty. Adam Batty flicks the ball with his head. Andy Souness didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
34.12
Nuno Neves catches Sin'ichi Sugiyama on the ankles. The referee calls over Nuno Neves and warns him to calm down! Sin'ichi Sugiyama runs off the knock.
36.36
Sin'ichi Sugiyama catches Lomano Collymore on the ankles. Sin'ichi Sugiyama is shown the yellow card! Lomano Collymore hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
39.07
Damien Edworthy flicks the ball to his team mate, Martin Nunez. Martin Nunez makes a probing pass to Albrecht Schrader. Albrecht Schrader threads a neat, attacking ball through to Dale Shilton. Dale Shilton strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. What a cracker!! Carl Lee had no chance!! Goal for Oldham Athletic!
42.57
Albrecht Schrader flicks a high pass forward. Richard Robson holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Richard Robson knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Carl Lee who gathers it comfortably.
44.40
Albrecht Schrader flicks the ball to his team mate, Dale Shilton. Dale Shilton whips in a cross ball towards Lomano Ripley. Lomano Ripley is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Manchester United appear unchanged since the first half. Oldham Athletic also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Manchester United get the second half underway!
47.53
Albrecht Schrader passes the ball forward to Richard Robson. Richard Robson controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Carl Lee is on top of it.
48.44
Nuno Neves kicks a strong pass forward to Albrecht Schrader. Albrecht Schrader makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Richard Robson but he's offside!
51.33
Damien Edworthy flicks a high pass forward to Lomano Ripley who brings the ball under control. Lomano Ripley knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Donny De Gier.
53.26
Sin'ichi Sugiyama kicks a strong pass forward to Adam Batty. Adam Batty shoots from 25 yards. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
60.33
Manchester United have made a substitution with Andres Castillo replacing Donny De Gier .Oldham Athletic have made a substitution with Robert Mowbray replacing Dale Shilton .
66.29
Damien Edworthy flicks a high ball forward to Albrecht Schrader who takes it down. Albrecht Schrader chips the ball to his team mate, Lomano Ripley. Lomano Ripley plays the ball forward to Simon Gardner who has made a great run into the box. Simon Gardner looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
71.22
Harvey Cooper flicks the ball to his team mate, Adam Batty. Adam Batty edges inside the box! Adam Batty muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Andy Souness with no chance!! Goal for Manchester United!
83.54
With a delightful solo run, Wayne Peckham stretches the opposition's defence. Wayne Peckham shoots from long range but slams it into the crowd!
87.04
Wayne Peckham darts forward. Wayne Peckham sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
90.00
Albrecht Schrader makes a beautiful solo run. Albrecht Schrader lofts in a cross ball towards Robert Mowbray. Robert Mowbray whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Manchester United

Oldham Athletic
Goals
3
3
Shots on Target
4
4
Shots off Target
1
3
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
45.6%
54.4%
Play Area
30.9%
54.4%
14.7%

Scorers
Sin'ichi Sugiyama 8
Adam Batty 53, 71
Dale Shilton 39
Simon Gardner 66
Robert Mowbray 90

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Adam Batty of Manchester United

Match Ratings
1.Carl Lee (GK)
6
2.Carlos Meerdink (DEF)
6
3.Donny De Gier (DEF)
6
4.Francisco Soares (DEF)
6
5.Harvey Cooper (DEF)
6
6.Sin'ichi Sugiyama (MID)goal scoredyellow card
7
7.Daniel Marcelino (MID)
6
8.Adam Batty (MID)goal scoredgoal scored
9
9.Patrick Chadwick (ATT)
6
10.Quim Alves (ATT)
6
11.Mirko Franchi (ATT)
6
 
12.Andres Castillo (DEF)
6
13.Richard McGrory (ATT)
0
14.Wayne Lumsdon (ATT)
0

1.Andy Souness (GK)
6
2.Wayne Peckham (DEF)
6
3.Damien Edworthy (DEF)
6
4.Nuno Neves (DEF)
6
5.Martin Nunez (MID)
6
6.Albrecht Schrader (MID)
8
7.Simon Gardner (MID)goal scored
7
8.Lomano Collymore (MID)
6
9.Dale Shilton (ATT)goal scored
7
10.Richard Robson (ATT)
6
11.Lomano Ripley (ATT)
6
 
12.Bill Lawrence (DEF)
0
13.Kieron Nicholls (DEF)
0
14.Robert Mowbray (ATT)goal scored
7