Match Report


Oldham AthleticOldham Athletic     ArsenalArsenal
Jacek LorencJacek Lorenc Luke Kerr Luke Kerr
Dominique de GraafD. de Graaf63
G
1
G
72Thomas MartinoT. Martino
Gaspar AlvesG. Alves67
D
2
D
75Gaspar LoureiroG. Loureiro
Damien EdworthyD. Edworthy60
D
captain3
D
75Hakan AbdullahH. Abdullah
Wayne PeckhamW. Peckham65
D
4
D
76Andy MckayA. Mckay
Martin NunezM. Nunez62
M
5
D
76Billy HopkinB. Hopkin
Eoin WainwrightE. Wainwright60
M
6
M
75Mike WatersM. Waters
Simon GardnerS. Gardner63
M
7
M
76Tony JobsonT. Jobson
Graeme MccannG. Mccann58
M
8captain
A
78John RobsonJ. Robson
Dale ShiltonD. Shilton67
A
9
A
75Gilles CotteeG. Cottee
Richard RobsonR. Robson65
A
10
M
77Rio KitsonR. Kitson
Lomano RipleyL. Ripley52
A
11
A
73Steve SalakoS. Salako
 
Bill LawrenceB. Lawrence56
D
12
D
67Vincenzo MaierV. Maier
Albrecht SchraderA. Schrader60
M
13
G
44Jon VickersJ. Vickers
Craig StoneC. Stone61
A
14
M
38Phil LawrenceP. Lawrence

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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Boundary Park where Oldham Athletic play host to Arsenal. A crowd of 13,501 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Oldham Athletic are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Arsenal appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Julian Riza.


0.00
The whistle blows and Oldham Athletic kick off!
6.26
Damien Edworthy threads a neat ball through to Martin Nunez. Martin Nunez knocks the ball forward to Dale Shilton but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
8.20
Steve Salako knocks the ball to his team mate, Rio Kitson. Rio Kitson tries a spectacular long range effort but somehow Dominique de Graaf manages to keep it out.
10.43
Richard Robson hacks Gaspar Loureiro from behind! The referee warns Richard Robson to calm down! Gaspar Loureiro gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
16.29
Gaspar Loureiro barges into Graeme Mccann. Gaspar Loureiro is warned by the referee! Graeme Mccann stretches but gets up unharmed.
20.32
Billy Hopkin deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tony Jobson. Tony Jobson hits a low pass to Mike Waters. Mike Waters plays a one-two with Gilles Cottee and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Mike Waters provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. It curls slightly but Dominique de Graaf manages to gather it effortlessly.
21.22
With imagination, Eoin Wainwright plays the ball forward to Dale Shilton. Dale Shilton finds some space and shoots from distance but it misses the target by a large margin!
24.15
Tony Jobson threads a neat ball through to John Robson. John Robson finds some space and shoots from distance but slams it into the crowd!
26.14
Graeme Mccann controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Martin Nunez. Martin Nunez plays a scrappy one-two with Lomano Ripley and advances towards the goal... Martin Nunez looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It's there!! Thomas Martino has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
30.39
Tony Jobson flicks a high pass forward. Gilles Cottee collects the pass. Gilles Cottee whips in a cross ball towards John Robson. John Robson makes a looping header on goal but is denied by Dominique de Graaf. Excellent save.
34.13
Hakan Abdullah comes in with a late challenge on Richard Robson. Hakan Abdullah is warned by the referee! Richard Robson hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
38.11
Wayne Peckham threads a neat ball through to Richard Robson. Richard Robson knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Thomas Martino who gathers it comfortably.
39.50
Gaspar Alves plays the ball forward to Eoin Wainwright. Eoin Wainwright passes the ball forward to Simon Gardner. Simon Gardner shoots from 25 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
42.29
Tony Jobson takes a quick throw-in, which Andy Mckay takes on the chest. Andy Mckay hits a low pass to Rio Kitson. Rio Kitson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Steve Salako but he's offside!
44.36
Eoin Wainwright brings the ball forward. Eoin Wainwright runs straight at the defence! Eoin Wainwright shoots from just inside the box. Magnificent block by Gaspar Loureiro!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

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

45.00
Arsenal kick off!
53.36
Dale Shilton knocks the ball to his team mate, Eoin Wainwright. Eoin Wainwright makes a great pass forward. Lomano Ripley runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
54.27
Wayne Peckham comes in with a late challenge on Mike Waters. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Mike Waters stretches but gets up unharmed.
65.03
Andy Mckay pushes mid-way up the pitch. Andy Mckay surges forward with the ball. Andy Mckay shoots from distance but is denied by Dominique de Graaf. Excellent save.
66.45
Gilles Cottee flicks a high ball forward to Tony Jobson who takes it down. Tony Jobson chips the ball to his team mate, Gilles Cottee. Gilles Cottee side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but Dominique de Graaf reads it well. Fabulous stop!
69.51
Tony Jobson threads a neat ball through to Mike Waters. Mike Waters passes the ball forward to Steve Salako. Steve Salako side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Dominique de Graaf with no chance!! Goal for Arsenal!
73.46
Andy Mckay passes the ball forward to Tony Jobson. Tony Jobson makes an attacking run forward. Tony Jobson shoots from 25 yards but it is miles over!
75.05
Tony Jobson threads a neat ball through to Rio Kitson. Rio Kitson kicks a strong pass forward to John Robson but the referee indicates it's offside!
78.14
Martin Nunez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dale Shilton. Dale Shilton makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Eoin Wainwright but he's offside!
81.50
Tony Jobson chips the ball to his team mate, Mike Waters. Mike Waters knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Wayne Peckham.
83.51
Graeme Mccann threads the ball through to Richard Robson. Richard Robson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
84.17
Simon Gardner runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Simon Gardner plays a scrappy one-two with Lomano Ripley and stumbles forward towards the goal... Simon Gardner comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
89.32
Simon Gardner comes in with a late challenge on Gaspar Loureiro. The referee warns Simon Gardner to calm down! Gaspar Loureiro hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Oldham Athletic

Arsenal
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
3
6
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
3
2
Fouls
3
2
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
55.1%
44.9%
Play Area
16.7%
50%
33.3%

Scorers
Martin Nunez 26
Simon Gardner 84
Steve Salako 70

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Simon Gardner of Oldham Athletic

Match Ratings
1.Dominique de Graaf (GK)
8
2.Gaspar Alves (DEF)
6
3.Damien Edworthy (DEF)
6
4.Wayne Peckham (DEF)yellow card
5
5.Martin Nunez (MID)goal scored
8
6.Eoin Wainwright (MID)
7
7.Simon Gardner (MID)goal scored
8
8.Graeme Mccann (MID)
6
9.Dale Shilton (ATT)
6
10.Richard Robson (ATT)
5
11.Lomano Ripley (ATT)
7
 
12.Bill Lawrence (DEF)
0
13.Albrecht Schrader (MID)
0
14.Craig Stone (ATT)
0

1.Thomas Martino (GK)
6
2.Gaspar Loureiro (DEF)
6
3.Hakan Abdullah (DEF)
5
4.Andy Mckay (DEF)
7
5.Billy Hopkin (DEF)
6
6.Mike Waters (MID)
7
7.Tony Jobson (MID)
7
8.John Robson (ATT)
6
9.Gilles Cottee (ATT)
6
10.Rio Kitson (MID)
6
11.Steve Salako (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Vincenzo Maier (DEF)
0
13.Jon Vickers (GK)
0
14.Phil Lawrence (MID)
0