Match Report
| Oldham Athletic | Oldham Athletic |  |  | Hartlepool United | Hartlepool United | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Gary Best | G. Best |  | 36 | G |  | 1 | | G | 54 | | Steven Henry | S. Henry | |||||||||
| James Cole | J. Cole | | 56 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 72 | | Stuart Hackworth | S. Hackworth | |||||||||
| Paul Oliver | P. Oliver | | 40 | D | | 3 | | D | 54 | | Graham Murray | G. Murray | |||||||||
| Marvin Cutler | M. Cutler | | 40 | D | | 4 | | D | 44 | | Shaun Joachim | S. Joachim | |||||||||
| Neil Henry | N. Henry | | 48 | M | | 5 | | D | 37 | | Ivan Dean | I. Dean | |||||||||
| Martin Dichio | M. Dichio | | 48 | M | | 6 | | M | 56 | | Titus Rowett | T. Rowett | |||||||||
| Spencer Ljungberg | S. Ljungberg | | 47 | M | | 7 | | M | 51 | | Terry Shaw | T. Shaw | |||||||||
| Arthur Ball | A. Ball | | 43 | M | | 8 | | M | 49 | | James Cope | J. Cope | |||||||||
| Carlton Anderton | C. Anderton | | 41 | M | | 9 | | M | 46 | | Matthew Perry | M. Perry | |||||||||
| Andy Mcgovern | A. Mcgovern | | 47 | A | | 10 | | A | 63 | | Steve Mcgovern | S. Mcgovern | |||||||||
| Tim Guppy | T. Guppy | | 46 | A | | 11 | | A | 51 | | Paul Merson | P. Merson | |||||||||
 today's match is sponsored by Red Cross |
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Boundary Park where Oldham Athletic play host to Hartlepool United. A crowd of 2,496 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
Oldham Athletic are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Hartlepool United appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Oldham Athletic are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Hartlepool United appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0Oldham Athletic kick off and get the first half underway!
3.37
0-0Paul Oliver knocks the ball forward to Martin Dichio. Martin Dichio chips the ball to his team mate, Andy Mcgovern. Andy Mcgovern makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tim Guppy but he's offside!
20.34
0-0James Cope hacks Martin Dichio from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Martin Dichio gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
24.26
0-0Terry Shaw makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Paul Merson. Paul Merson finds some space and shoots from distance but it is miles over!
28.03
0-0Martin Dichio knocks the ball to his team mate, Tim Guppy. Tim Guppy knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
33.26
0-1James Cope knocks the ball to his team mate, Paul Merson. Paul Merson shoots from 25 yards. Paul Merson scores for Hartlepool United!!
36.32
James Cole passes the ball forward to Martin Dichio. Martin Dichio threads the ball through to Tim Guppy. Tim Guppy shoots from long range but it flies wide!
39.49
0-1Steve Mcgovern catches James Cole on the ankles. Steve Mcgovern is shown the yellow card! James Cole hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
42.43
James Cole comes in with a late challenge on Steve Mcgovern. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Steve Mcgovern runs off the knock.
45.00
0-1The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
The whistle blows and Hartlepool United kick off!
47.47
Martin Dichio makes a probing pass to Andy Mcgovern. Andy Mcgovern knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Graham Murray.
61.09
0-1Paul Oliver clumsily knocks into Paul Merson. The referee calls over Paul Oliver and warns him to calm down! Paul Merson stretches but gets up unharmed.
65.15
Shaun Joachim sees space and advances. Shaun Joachim deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Paul Merson. Paul Merson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
66.51
James Cole knocks the ball forward to Martin Dichio. Martin Dichio kicks a strong pass forward to Andy Mcgovern. Andy Mcgovern goes all the way! Andy Mcgovern takes a shot at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
69.08
0-1James Cope passes the ball forward to Paul Merson. Paul Merson tries a spectacular long range effort but it is tipped over by Gary Best.
72.01
Paul Oliver deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Arthur Ball. Arthur Ball controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Andy Mcgovern. Andy Mcgovern shoots from 25 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
75.44
Shaun Joachim makes a simple pass to James Cope. James Cope makes a simple pass to Steve Mcgovern. Steve Mcgovern knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Marvin Cutler.
81.28
Spencer Ljungberg threads the ball through to Tim Guppy. Tim Guppy knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Steven Henry who gathers it comfortably.
83.28
Marvin Cutler kicks a strong pass forward to Carlton Anderton. Carlton Anderton makes a simple pass to Andy Mcgovern. Andy Mcgovern shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
0
2
Shots off Target
4
1
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
65.8%
34.2%
Play Area
32.9%
46.1%
21.1%
Scorers
| Paul Merson 33 |