Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Vitality Stadium where Walsall play host to Oldham Athletic. A crowd of 3,977 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
Both Walsall and Oldham Athletic are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Both Walsall and Oldham Athletic are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
0.00
0-0Walsall start the match!
4.19
0-0Nwankwo Ferdinand knocks the ball to his team mate, Anthony Edghill. Anthony Edghill kicks a strong pass forward to Youl Marche but the referee indicates it's offside!
9.27
0-0Oleksiy Kostiuk knocks the ball to his team mate, Julian Lua-Lua. Julian Lua-Lua flicks the ball to his team mate, Youl Marche. Youl Marche whips in a cross ball towards Anthony Edghill. Anthony Edghill directs the ball goalwards with his head. Eoin Thompson easily picks it out of the air!
10.29
Noel Jeffers makes a simple pass to Graham Robinson. Graham Robinson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jacques Deroin. Jacques Deroin knocks the ball forward to Steve Gallagher but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
14.39
0-0Noel Jeffers knocks the ball to his team mate, Harvey Woodgate. Harvey Woodgate makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jacques Deroin. Jacques Deroin knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
15.01
Max Brighton passes the ball forward to Youl Marche. Youl Marche knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
26.28
0-0Max Brighton passes the ball forward to Anthony Edghill. Anthony Edghill shoots from long range but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
39.10
Alec Telfer decides to run forward with the ball. Alec Telfer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
42.41
0-0The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
44.05
Nwankwo Ferdinand knocks the ball forward to Youl Marche. Youl Marche sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
Oldham Athletic kick off and get the second half underway!
47.00
Nwankwo Ferdinand passes the ball forward to Anthony Edghill. Anthony Edghill knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
49.07
Jason Lee deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nwankwo Ferdinand. Nwankwo Ferdinand decides to run forward with the ball. Nwankwo Ferdinand knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Kevin Bremner.
57.38
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
67.18
Julian Lua-Lua makes a probing pass to Anthony Edghill. Anthony Edghill passes the ball forward but Youl Marche is offside!
69.19
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
71.16
0-0Kevin Bremner hacks Julian Lua-Lua from behind! Kevin Bremner is given a warning by the referee! Julian Lua-Lua hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
77.06
Julian Lua-Lua makes a probing pass to Anthony Edghill. Anthony Edghill lofts in a cross ball towards Youl Marche. Youl Marche connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Eoin Thompson easily smothers it.
78.36
Max Brighton makes a probing pass to Anthony Edghill. Anthony Edghill kicks a strong pass forward to Youl Marche. Youl Marche tries a spectacular strike. The ball comes in low, but Eoin Thompson easily smothers it!
81.38
Graham Robinson surges forward with the ball. Graham Robinson controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but somehow Stuart Burgess manages to keep it out.
83.45
Max Brighton chips the ball to his team mate, Youl Marche. Youl Marche knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Kevin Bremner.
84.43
Harvey Woodgate advances with the ball. Harvey Woodgate shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
85.42
1-0Kevin Bremner kicks a strong pass forward to Armin Linke. Armin Linke deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jacques Deroin. Jacques Deroin goes all the way! Jacques Deroin takes a shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
90.00
Armin Linke makes a beautiful solo run. Armin Linke whips in a cross ball towards Jacques Deroin. Jacques Deroin heads the ball goalwards. It's there!! Stuart Burgess has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
3
3
Shots off Target
1
2
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
40.3%
59.7%
Play Area
29.9%
51.9%
18.2%
Scorers
| Jacques Deroin 85, 90 |