Match Report


Oldham AthleticOldham Athletic     Notts CountyNotts County
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Henry BouldH. Bould50
G
captain1
G
55Dale CotteeD. Cottee
Nigel MortensenN. Mortensen45
D
2
D
51Malte MetzgerM. Metzger
Vinicio E. ScarponiV. Scarponi41
D
3
D
48David ZilianiD. Ziliani
Niccolo MontagueN. Montague40
D
4
D
45Gilles McleodG. Mcleod
Ben DrydenB. Dryden42
M
5
M
59Gilles FinneyG. Finney
Del DeaneD. Deane39
M
6
M
51Chris PetersC. Peters
Adam JeffersA. Jeffers39
M
7
M
46Colin CampbellC. Campbell
Marc GerlachM. Gerlach37
M
8captain
M
46Joe HallJ. Hall
Matthew VickersM. Vickers49
A
9
A
53Christian MilaneseC. Milanese
Del BlackD. Black47
A
10
A
48Jason WatersJ. Waters
Robbie BattyR. Batty43
A
11
A
35Scott FinneyS. Finney
 
Les BurgessL. Burgess45
G
12
G
47Anthony BenaliA. Benali
Dion InsleyD. Insley43
A
13
D
44Edgar NascimentoE. Nascimento
Trevor KingT. King39
D
14
D
43Alexandre SousaA. Sousa

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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Boundary Park where Oldham Athletic play host to Notts County. Its a sell-out today with the 3,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Oldham Athletic and Notts County are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Robbie Barmby.


0.00
Oldham Athletic get the match underway!
3.11
Adam Jeffers makes a simple pass to Robbie Batty. Robbie Batty threads a neat ball through to Del Black. Del Black rockets a shot on goal. The ball cannons off Gilles Mcleod, going wide.
4.10
Corner kick to Oldham Athletic. Del Deane plays it out to the edge of the box. Malte Metzger gets to the ball and kicks it upfield to safety.
8.03
Niccolo Montague threads the ball through to Marc Gerlach. Marc Gerlach threads the ball through to Del Black. Del Black knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Malte Metzger.
12.41
Malte Metzger deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Chris Peters. Chris Peters kicks a strong pass forward to Jason Waters. Jason Waters knocks in a cross ball towards Christian Milanese. Christian Milanese directs the ball goalwards with his head but it flies wide!
14.16
Adam Jeffers takes a short throw-in bringing Del Deane into play. Del Deane flicks a high pass forward to Del Black who brings the ball under control. Del Black runs straight at the defence! Del Black rockets a shot on goal. The ball curls but is blocked by Malte Metzger's outstretched leg.
16.48
Chris Peters flicks a high pass forward to Jason Waters who brings the ball under control. Jason Waters knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
21.04
Colin Campbell flicks a high pass forward. Jason Waters collects the pass. Jason Waters knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Henry Bould who gathers it comfortably.
28.55
Ben Dryden advances with the ball. Ben Dryden runs straight at the defence! Ben Dryden cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but somehow Dale Cottee manages to keep it out.
32.24
Del Deane threads the ball through to Matthew Vickers. Matthew Vickers knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gilles Mcleod.
33.12
Chris Peters hits a low pass to Christian Milanese. Christian Milanese knocks in a cross ball towards Scott Finney. Scott Finney jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it rises well off target!
36.39
Joe Hall catches Adam Jeffers on the ankles. Joe Hall is shown the yellow card! Adam Jeffers runs off the knock.
45.00
Niccolo Montague makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Adam Jeffers. Adam Jeffers threads a neat ball through to Del Black. Del Black knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by David Ziliani.
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. Notts County also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Notts County kick off the second half!
48.36
Joe Hall catches Del Deane on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's another yellow card! It's an early bath for Joe Hall!! Del Deane hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
53.25
Nigel Mortensen flicks a high pass forward. Ben Dryden controls it well on his chest. Ben Dryden decides to run forward with the ball. Ben Dryden knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Dale Cottee who gathers it comfortably.
55.15
Nigel Mortensen kicks a strong pass forward to Del Deane. Del Deane changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Del Deane knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
57.28
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
59.23
Without breaking stride, Gilles Finney plays the ball forward to Jason Waters. Jason Waters shoots from 20 yards but is denied by Henry Bould. Excellent save.
60.50
Oldham Athletic have made 2 substitutions with Dion Insley replacing Nigel Mortensen and Trevor King replacing Robbie Batty .
63.45
Del Deane threads a neat ball through to Trevor King. Trevor King lofts in a cross ball towards Matthew Vickers. Matthew Vickers makes a looping header on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
66.06
Colin Campbell knocks the ball to his team mate, Christian Milanese. Christian Milanese lofts in a cross ball towards Jason Waters. With a superhuman jump, Jason Waters connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but slams it into the crowd!
73.54
Matthew Vickers hacks David Ziliani from behind! Matthew Vickers is warned by the referee! David Ziliani runs off the knock.
75.03
Marc Gerlach threads a neat ball through to Trevor King. Trevor King threads the ball through into the box. Some good footwork from Del Black provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
77.03
Oldham Athletic appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-4-2 formation.
83.11
Chris Peters threads the ball through to Jason Waters. Jason Waters plays a one-two with Christian Milanese and advances towards the goal... Jason Waters makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but Henry Bould reads it well. Excellent save!
84.16
Colin Campbell plays the ball forward to Jason Waters. Jason Waters shoots from 20 yards his aim is horrendously poor!
87.06
Colin Campbell flicks a high pass forward. Jason Waters controls it well on his chest. Jason Waters advances inside the box! Jason Waters looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Oldham Athletic

Notts County
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
5
3
Shots off Target
0
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
1

Possession
49.2%
50.8%
Play Area
27%
42.9%
30.2%

Scorers
Matthew Vickers 63
Del Black 75
Jason Waters 87

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Jason Waters of Notts County

Match Ratings
1.Henry Bould (GK)
6
2.Nigel Mortensen (DEF)
6
3.Vinicio E. Scarponi (DEF)
6
4.Niccolo Montague (DEF)
6
5.Ben Dryden (MID)
7
6.Del Deane (MID)
6
7.Adam Jeffers (MID)
6
8.Marc Gerlach (MID)
6
9.Matthew Vickers (ATT)goal scored
7
10.Del Black (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Robbie Batty (ATT)
6
 
12.Les Burgess (GK)
0
13.Dion Insley (ATT)
6
14.Trevor King (DEF)
7

1.Dale Cottee (GK)
6
2.Malte Metzger (DEF)
6
3.David Ziliani (DEF)
6
4.Gilles Mcleod (DEF)
6
5.Gilles Finney (MID)
6
6.Chris Peters (MID)
6
7.Colin Campbell (MID)
7
8.Joe Hall (MID)red card
3
9.Christian Milanese (ATT)
6
10.Jason Waters (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Scott Finney (ATT)
6
 
12.Anthony Benali (GK)
0
13.Edgar Nascimento (DEF)
0
14.Alexandre Sousa (DEF)
0