Match Report


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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Boundary Park where Oldham Athletic play host to Carlisle United. A crowd of 2,961 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
Oldham Athletic are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Carlisle United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.


0.00
Carlisle United kick off the first half!
2.20
Ugo Flintlock makes a probing pass to Liam Ripley. Liam Ripley threads the ball through to Neil Thirlwell. Neil Thirlwell lofts in a cross ball towards Alexander Cutler. Alexander Cutler powers a header at goal. Magnificent save by Gary Best!
4.29
James Cole sees a break and surges forward. James Cole knocks the ball forward to Andy Mcgovern. Andy Mcgovern knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Clive Impey.
6.18
Spencer Ljungberg makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Andy Mcgovern. Andy Mcgovern finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
8.05
Steve Beckham passes the ball forward to Alexander Cutler. Alexander Cutler knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
9.49
Ronnie Carrick makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Liam Ripley. Liam Ripley controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nigel Campbell. Nigel Campbell knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by James Cole.
10.30
Neil Henry controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Andy Mcgovern. Andy Mcgovern goes all the way! Andy Mcgovern shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
12.51
Paul Oliver makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Carlton Anderton. Carlton Anderton makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Andy Mcgovern. Andy Mcgovern shoots from 20 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
16.24
Nicky Lowe comes in with a late challenge on Neil Henry. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Neil Henry hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
26.56
Paul Oliver flicks the ball to his team mate, Arthur Ball. Arthur Ball deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tim Guppy. Tim Guppy makes a simple pass to Andy Mcgovern. Andy Mcgovern makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
28.45
Arthur Ball deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tim Guppy. Tim Guppy tries a spectacular long range effort. Alan Vassell easily smothers it.
32.39
Nicky Lowe knocks the ball to his team mate, Alexander Cutler. Alexander Cutler goes all the way! Alexander Cutler cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
33.54
Neil Henry threads the ball through to Andy Mcgovern. Andy Mcgovern goes all the way! Andy Mcgovern shoots from just inside the box but it is tipped over by Alan Vassell.
34.14
Spencer Ljungberg flicks the ball to his team mate, Tim Guppy. Tim Guppy knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Neil Monk.
36.32
Ugo Flintlock makes a beautiful solo run. Ugo Flintlock makes a probing pass to Neil Thirlwell. Neil Thirlwell goes all the way! Neil Thirlwell shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
39.38
Arthur Ball knocks the ball to his team mate, Tim Guppy. Tim Guppy whips in a cross ball towards Andy Mcgovern. Andy Mcgovern directs the ball goalwards with his head. What a cracker!! Alan Vassell had no chance!! Goal for Oldham Athletic!
45.00
Nicky Lowe knocks the ball to his team mate, Nigel Campbell. Nigel Campbell shoots from outside the area but Gary Best is on top of it.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!


45.00
Oldham Athletic kick off and get the second half underway!
47.45
Nicky Lowe knocks the ball to his team mate, Alexander Cutler. Alexander Cutler tries a spectacular long range effort but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
51.42
Steve Beckham brings the ball forward. Steve Beckham knocks in a cross ball towards Nigel Campbell. Nigel Campbell is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's there!! Gary Best has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
54.03
Paul Oliver kicks a strong pass forward to Carlton Anderton. Carlton Anderton knocks the ball to his team mate, Andy Mcgovern. Andy Mcgovern makes a simple pass to Tim Guppy. Tim Guppy rockets a shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
55.56
Martin Dichio passes the ball forward to Andy Mcgovern. Andy Mcgovern knocks the ball forward to Tim Guppy but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
61.57
James Cole deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Arthur Ball. Arthur Ball passes the ball forward to Andy Mcgovern. Andy Mcgovern shoots from 20 yards which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
67.13
Oldham Athletic are easily keeping Carlisle United at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
71.49
Clive Impey passes the ball forward to Nicky Lowe. Nicky Lowe makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alexander Cutler. Alexander Cutler shoots from long range. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Alexander Cutler!
75.43
Martin Dichio sees space and advances. Martin Dichio knocks in a cross ball towards Tim Guppy. Tim Guppy flicks the ball with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
85.10
Ugo Flintlock sweeps the ball long. Alexander Cutler goes all the way! Alexander Cutler tries a spectacular strike. Gary Best is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
89.14
Nicky Lowe controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nigel Campbell. Nigel Campbell finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Gary Best easily smothers it!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Andy Mcgovern of Oldham Athletic
Match Statistics
Goals
2
3
Shots on Target
5
6
Shots off Target
5
3
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
60%
40%
Play Area
26.2%
45%
28.7%