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 Watford. A crowd of 3,600 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
Both Oldham Athletic and Watford are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.


0.00
The whistle blows and Oldham Athletic get the match underway!
9.25
Marc Scowcroft decides to run forward with the ball. Marc Scowcroft goes all the way! Marc Scowcroft takes a shot at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
12.37
Marc Scowcroft controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nicky Beresford. Nicky Beresford knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Francis Parker who gathers it comfortably.
14.15
Alberto Gower knocks the ball forward to Nicky Beresford. Nicky Beresford lofts in a cross ball towards Jakob Palumbo. Jakob Palumbo connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. What a cracker!! Francis Parker had no chance!! Goal for Watford!
22.47
Julian Adams sees a break and surges forward. Julian Adams advances with the ball. Julian Adams lofts in a cross ball towards Jakob Palumbo. Jakob Palumbo heads the ball goalwards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
26.47
Alberto Gower surges forward with the ball. Alberto Gower knocks the ball to his team mate, Nicky Beresford. Nicky Beresford shoots from just inside the box. Francis Parker easily smothers it.
39.01
Nick Wilson hacks Alfred Impey from behind! Nick Wilson is given a warning by the referee! Alfred Impey stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
Marc Scowcroft flicks the ball to his team mate, Jakob Palumbo. Jakob Palumbo whips in a cross ball towards Nicky Beresford. Nicky Beresford connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!


45.00
Watford start the second half!
57.52
Trevor Goldberg boots it upfield. Arnauld Hodouto knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
59.18
Billy Keane hacks Jakob Palumbo from behind! Billy Keane is given a warning by the referee! Jakob Palumbo hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
60.06
Don Mcallister makes a simple pass to Arnauld Hodouto. Arnauld Hodouto knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Dean Dixon.
67.00
Marc Scowcroft advances with the ball. Marc Scowcroft whips in a cross ball towards Nicky Beresford. Nicky Beresford powers a header at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
69.24
Marc Scowcroft controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jakob Palumbo. Jakob Palumbo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
75.32
Trevor Goldberg makes a probing pass to Nwankwo Ferdinand. Nwankwo Ferdinand decides to run forward with the ball. Nwankwo Ferdinand knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Paul Holloway.
78.39
Watford are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Oldham Athletic's defence.
81.41
Nick Wilson kicks a strong pass forward to Youl Marche. Youl Marche finds some space and shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Edward Kasper!
83.30
Alberto Gower controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nicky Beresford. Nicky Beresford sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
87.53
Nick Wilson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Arnauld Hodouto. Arnauld Hodouto knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Dean Dixon.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!


The man of the match was awarded to Marc Scowcroft of Watford
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
1
2
Shots off Target
0
5
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
38.9%
61.1%
Play Area
30.6%
51.4%
18.1%

Scorers