Match Report
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Boundary Park where Oldham Athletic play host to Blackburn Rovers. A crowd of 4,694 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
Oldham Athletic are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Blackburn Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Oldham Athletic are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Blackburn Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0Oldham Athletic kick off!
2.05
0-0Blackburn Rovers are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
3.13
0-0Trevor Goldberg threads the ball through to Don Mcallister. Don Mcallister advances with the ball. Don Mcallister shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
10.07
0-0Liam Fenton barges into Don Mcallister. Liam Fenton is warned by the referee! Don Mcallister hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
15.02
0-0Don Mcallister makes a probing pass to Anthony Edghill. Anthony Edghill knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
27.03
0-0Alexander Ferdinand passes the ball forward to Luke Shearer. Luke Shearer makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Steve Barton but he's offside!
32.35
Liam Fenton surges forward with the ball. Liam Fenton knocks the ball forward to Steve Barton but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
38.56
1-0Julian Lua-Lua flicks the ball to his team mate, Anthony Edghill. Anthony Edghill lofts in a cross ball towards Youl Marche. Youl Marche is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Youl Marche scores for Oldham Athletic!!
45.00
Simon Riggott deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Luke Shearer. Luke Shearer shoots from 20 yards. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
The second half starts with Blackburn Rovers kicking off!
47.18
1-1Nwankwo Ferdinand takes it forward alone. Nwankwo Ferdinand shoots from 25 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
49.32
Jason Lee makes a simple pass to Julian Lua-Lua. Julian Lua-Lua advances with the ball. Julian Lua-Lua goes all the way! Julian Lua-Lua rockets a shot on goal but Alun Britton is on top of it.
51.33
Don Mcallister decides to run forward with the ball. Don Mcallister shoots from 20 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
53.42
Simon Riggott chips the ball to his team mate, Steve Barton. Steve Barton knocks in a cross ball towards Del Deane. Del Deane heads the ball goalwards but it is miles over!
54.33
Jason Lee makes a beautiful solo run. Jason Lee threads the ball through to Anthony Edghill. Anthony Edghill knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alun Britton who gathers it comfortably.
57.18
1-1Adolfo Izquierdo comes in with a late challenge on Anthony Edghill. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Anthony Edghill hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
65.54
Alexander Ferdinand takes it forward alone. Alexander Ferdinand controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
66.15
Liam Fenton makes a simple pass to Del Deane. Del Deane goes all the way! Del Deane makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Stuart Burgess manages to gather it comfortably.
75.44
81.01
Don Mcallister threads the ball through to Youl Marche. Youl Marche makes a probing pass to Anthony Edghill but he's offside!
84.54
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
87.37
Don Mcallister sees space and advances. Don Mcallister knocks in a cross ball towards Anthony Edghill. Anthony Edghill connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
3
2
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
0
3
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
63.5%
36.5%
Play Area
25.7%
47.3%
27%
Scorers
| Youl Marche 39 | Luke Shearer 45 |