Match Report
| Oldham Athletic | Oldham Athletic |  |  | Blackpool | Blackpool | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Henry Bould | H. Bould |  | 50 | G |  |  | 1 | | | G | 45 | | Danny Patterson | D. Patterson | |||||||
| Nigel Mortensen | N. Mortensen | | 45 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 42 | | Spencer Boateng | S. Boateng | |||||||||
| Vinicio E. Scarponi | V. Scarponi |  | 41 | D | | 3 | | D | 41 | | Harvey Batty | H. Batty | |||||||||
| Niccolo Montague | N. Montague | | 40 | D | | 4 | | D | 39 | | Les Mortensen | L. Mortensen | |||||||||
| Ben Dryden | B. Dryden | | 42 | M | | 5 | | D | 37 | | Peter Upson | P. Upson | |||||||||
| Del Deane | D. Deane | | 39 | M | | 6 | | M | 46 | | Ronnie Fletcher | R. Fletcher | |||||||||
| Adam Jeffers | A. Jeffers | | 39 | M | | 7 | | M | 45 | | Chris Moss | C. Moss | |||||||||
| Marc Gerlach | M. Gerlach |  | 37 | M | | 8 | | A | 47 | | Del Milburn | D. Milburn | |||||||||
| Matthew Vickers | M. Vickers | | 49 | A | | 9 | | A | 42 | | Carlton Mercer | C. Mercer | |||||||||
| Del Black | D. Black | | 47 | A | | 10 | | A | 41 | | Eddie Grondin | E. Grondin | |||||||||
| Robbie Batty | R. Batty | | 43 | A | | 11 | | A | 38 | | Marcus Salako | M. Salako | |||||||||
| Les Burgess | L. Burgess | | 45 | G | | 12 | | M | 43 | | Terry Wainwright | T. Wainwright | |||||||||
| Dion Insley | D. Insley | | 43 | A | | 13 | | M | 42 | | Robert Maclean | R. Maclean | |||||||||
| Trevor King | T. King | | 39 | D | | 14 | | M | 41 | | Tim Bastin | T. Bastin | |||||||||
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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Boundary Park where Oldham Athletic play host to Blackpool. A crowd of 2,568 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Oldham Athletic are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Blackpool appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Ruel Hitchcock.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Oldham Athletic are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Blackpool appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Ruel Hitchcock.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Oldham Athletic kicking off!
2.54
0-0Spencer Boateng threads a neat ball through to Ronnie Fletcher. Ronnie Fletcher knocks the ball forward to Eddie Grondin. Eddie Grondin knocks in a cross ball towards Del Milburn. Del Milburn makes a looping header on goal but Nigel Mortensen is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
3.58
0-0Niccolo Montague runs forward with the ball. Niccolo Montague flicks a high pass forward. Del Black collects the pass. Del Black skips past Les Mortensen! Some good footwork from Del Black provides some space. He shoots at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
6.12
0-1Chris Moss makes an attacking run forward. Chris Moss whips in a cross ball towards Marcus Salako. Marcus Salako makes a convincing header. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
9.36
0-1Chris Moss hacks Adam Jeffers from behind! Chris Moss is given a warning by the referee! Adam Jeffers hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
10.08
0-1Marc Gerlach threads a neat ball through to Matthew Vickers. Matthew Vickers knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
14.29
Adam Jeffers flicks a high ball forward to Matthew Vickers who takes it down. Matthew Vickers plays a scrappy one-two with Robbie Batty and stumbles forward towards the goal... Matthew Vickers tries a spectacular strike. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
18.43
Nigel Mortensen flicks a high pass forward. Adam Jeffers holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Adam Jeffers flicks a high pass forward. Robbie Batty collects the pass. Robbie Batty knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
21.23
Les Mortensen flicks the ball to his team mate, Chris Moss. Chris Moss laces a through ball forward to Marcus Salako. Marcus Salako whips in a cross ball towards Carlton Mercer. Carlton Mercer gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it is deflected wide by Vinicio E. Scarponi.
22.34
1-1Corner kick to Blackpool. Chris Moss chips it out wide. Eddie Grondin side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
24.06
With wonderful vision, Niccolo Montague picks a pass forward to Del Deane. Del Deane passes the ball forward to Robbie Batty. Robbie Batty advances inside the box! Robbie Batty looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
27.01
Ben Dryden hits a low pass to Robbie Batty. Robbie Batty knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Spencer Boateng.
30.58
Vinicio E. Scarponi hacks Carlton Mercer from behind! The referee warns Vinicio E. Scarponi to calm down! Carlton Mercer hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
32.05
2-1Niccolo Montague barges into Eddie Grondin. The referee calls over Niccolo Montague and shows him a yellow card! Eddie Grondin stretches but gets up unharmed.
32.05
2-1Free kick to Blackpool just outside the area...
33.43
Del Milburn takes a short run up and lifts the ball high over the wall. Too high. What a wasted chance.
34.06
Adam Jeffers sees Robbie Batty in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Robbie Batty knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
38.56
Adam Jeffers knocks the ball to his team mate, Robbie Batty. Robbie Batty finds some space and shoots from distance. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Robbie Batty!
42.57
3-1Niccolo Montague threads the ball through to Del Deane. Del Deane flicks a high pass forward. Robbie Batty holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Robbie Batty whips in a cross ball towards Matthew Vickers. Matthew Vickers whips the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by Danny Patterson.
45.00
3-1Marc Gerlach comes in with a late challenge on Ronnie Fletcher. The referee warns Marc Gerlach to calm down! Ronnie Fletcher gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Oldham Athletic appear unchanged since the first half. Blackpool also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Blackpool get the second half underway!
47.58
3-148.11
Vinicio E. Scarponi powers a long ball forward. Del Black knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Danny Patterson who gathers it comfortably.
49.13
Nigel Mortensen flicks a high pass forward to Adam Jeffers who brings the ball under control. Adam Jeffers makes an attacking run forward. Adam Jeffers knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
51.11
Chris Moss makes a probing pass to Del Milburn. Del Milburn rushes past Nigel Mortensen! Some silky footwork from Del Milburn provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
53.50
Peter Upson threads a neat ball through to Chris Moss. Chris Moss flicks a high pass forward. Carlton Mercer controls it well on his chest. Carlton Mercer whips in a cross ball towards Del Milburn. Del Milburn outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
57.05
Del Black barges into Harvey Batty. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Harvey Batty gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
59.51
Chris Moss makes a simple pass to Carlton Mercer. Carlton Mercer knocks in a cross ball towards Marcus Salako. Marcus Salako whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Henry Bould with no chance!! Goal for Blackpool!
61.51
3-3Oldham Athletic have made 2 substitutions with Dion Insley replacing Nigel Mortensen and Trevor King replacing Robbie Batty .Blackpool have made 3 substitutions with Terry Wainwright replacing Harvey Batty, Robert Maclean replacing Chris Moss and Tim Bastin replacing Carlton Mercer .
65.08
Ben Dryden hits a low pass to Trevor King. Trevor King runs straight at the defence! Trevor King comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 10 yards out. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
69.52
Dion Insley makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Marc Gerlach. Marc Gerlach makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Trevor King. Trevor King controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
71.49
Spencer Boateng threads a neat ball through to Robert Maclean. Robert Maclean chips the ball to his team mate, Del Milburn. Del Milburn runs straight at the defence! Some silky footwork from Del Milburn provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but it is blocked by Dion Insley.
77.35
4-3Oldham Athletic appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-4-2 formation.
77.35
Ronnie Fletcher threads the ball through to Tim Bastin. Tim Bastin knocks in a cross ball towards Eddie Grondin. Eddie Grondin makes a convincing header but it flies just off target!
84.07
Ronnie Fletcher flicks a high ball forward to Marcus Salako who takes it down. Marcus Salako knocks in a cross ball towards Tim Bastin. Tim Bastin directs the ball goalwards with his head but it flies well off target!
85.25
Ben Dryden threads a neat ball through to Adam Jeffers. Adam Jeffers deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Del Black. Del Black shoots from 20 yards. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Del Black!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
5
3
Shots on Target
6
6
Shots off Target
2
5
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
4
1
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
59%
41%
Play Area
27.7%
38.6%
33.7%
Scorers
| Matthew Vickers 14 Robbie Batty 24, 39 Trevor King 65 Del Black 85 | Marcus Salako 6, 60 Del Milburn 53 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Robbie Batty of Oldham Athletic |
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) | 7 | |
| 7. | Adam Jeffers (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Marc Gerlach (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Matthew Vickers (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 10. | Del Black (ATT) | | 7 |
| 11. | Robbie Batty (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Les Burgess (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Dion Insley (ATT) | 6 | |
| 14. | Trevor King (DEF) | | 7 |
| 1. | Danny Patterson (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Spencer Boateng (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Harvey Batty (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Les Mortensen (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Peter Upson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Ronnie Fletcher (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Chris Moss (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Del Milburn (ATT) | | 7 |
| 9. | Carlton Mercer (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Eddie Grondin (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Marcus Salako (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Terry Wainwright (MID) | 6 | |
| 13. | Robert Maclean (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Tim Bastin (MID) | 6 | |