Match Report


Scunthorpe UnitedScunthorpe United     Oldham AthleticOldham Athletic
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Marcus WilliamsM. Williams49
G
1
G
60Malcolm BrandM. Brand
James WilsonJ. Wilson43
D
2
D
50Morris GascoigneM. Gascoigne
Edward MiddletonE. Middleton43
D
3
D
45Craig MyersC. Myers
Jon EhioguJ. Ehiogu41
D
captain4
D
40Terry BridgeT. Bridge
Matt RobinsonM. Robinson41
D
5
D
38Mike CookeM. Cooke
Dale WindassD. Windass57
M
6
M
65Alun TaylorA. Taylor
Neil GallagherN. Gallagher50
M
7captain
M
55John FroggattJ. Froggatt
Martin ChristieM. Christie46
M
8
A
41Alfred BarryA. Barry
Mervin GeorgeM. George45
A
9
A
39Kieron GilchristK. Gilchrist
Danny MarrD. Marr40
A
10
A
39Matthew ArmstrongM. Armstrong
Ashley DavisA. Davis39
A
11
A
39Joe ByrneJ. Byrne
 
Shaun HuckerbyS. Huckerby42
G
12
G
52Max VenusM. Venus
Stanley VenusS. Venus39
D
13
M
49Clive SwiftC. Swift
Kieron ArmstrongK. Armstrong39
D
14
M
47Jason MonkJ. Monk

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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Glanford Park where Scunthorpe United play host to Oldham Athletic. A crowd of 2,629 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Scunthorpe United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Oldham Athletic appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Wes Bower.


0.00
The whistle blows and Oldham Athletic get the match underway!
3.57
Jon Ehiogu sees Dale Windass in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. With a delightful solo run, Dale Windass stretches the opposition's defence. Dale Windass knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
4.10
Alun Taylor chips the ball to his team mate, Matthew Armstrong. Matthew Armstrong skips past James Wilson! Some silky footwork from Matthew Armstrong provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it rises well off target!
8.32
Neil Gallagher runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Neil Gallagher knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
16.47
Neil Gallagher runs straight at the opposition's defence. Neil Gallagher shoots from outside the area but he balloons it over the crossbar!
20.32
Morris Gascoigne threads the ball through to John Froggatt. John Froggatt kicks a strong pass forward to Matthew Armstrong. Matthew Armstrong whips in a cross ball towards Kieron Gilchrist. Kieron Gilchrist connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but Marcus Williams is on top of it.
26.29
Morris Gascoigne deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alun Taylor. Alun Taylor flicks the ball to his team mate, Joe Byrne. Joe Byrne shoots from distance. The keeper, Marcus Williams, sees it late!! Goal for Oldham Athletic!
30.50
Martin Christie changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Martin Christie knocks in a cross ball towards Danny Marr. Danny Marr finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it's well over the bar!
32.15
Neil Gallagher makes an attacking run forward. Neil Gallagher skips past Craig Myers! Neil Gallagher makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
34.26
Dale Windass comes in with a late challenge on Alun Taylor. Dale Windass is warned by the referee! Alun Taylor hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
Neil Gallagher flicks a high ball forward to Ashley Davis who takes it down. Ashley Davis knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Scunthorpe United appear unchanged since the first half. Oldham Athletic also appear unchanged since the first half. The Scunthorpe United players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
Scunthorpe United kick off and get the second half underway!
53.46
Edward Middleton threads the ball through to Martin Christie. Martin Christie flicks a high pass forward to Mervin George who brings the ball under control. Mervin George shoots from 25 yards but it is shockingly off target!
60.52
Oldham Athletic have made a substitution with Jason Monk replacing John Froggatt .
66.34
Terry Bridge barges into Mervin George. The referee brings Terry Bridge to one side and gives him a warning! Mervin George stretches but gets up unharmed.
67.21
Dale Windass flicks a high ball forward to Danny Marr who takes it down. Danny Marr knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Malcolm Brand who gathers it comfortably.
73.19
Terry Bridge knocks the ball to his team mate, Alun Taylor. Alun Taylor flicks the ball to his team mate, Kieron Gilchrist. Kieron Gilchrist shoots from outside the area. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
77.35
Oldham Athletic have made a substitution with Clive Swift replacing Matthew Armstrong and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 5-3-2 formation.
79.50
Kieron Gilchrist catches Dale Windass on the ankles. Kieron Gilchrist is given a warning by the referee! Dale Windass stretches but gets up unharmed.
83.44
Neil Gallagher makes a simple pass to Mervin George. Mervin George shoots from 20 yards but it flies well off target!
85.44
Scunthorpe United are keeping most of the possession.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Scunthorpe United

Oldham Athletic
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
0
2
Shots off Target
5
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
56.2%
43.8%
Play Area
20.3%
51.6%
28.1%

Scorers
Joe Byrne 26

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Neil Gallagher of Scunthorpe United

Match Ratings
1.Marcus Williams (GK)
6
2.James Wilson (DEF)
6
3.Edward Middleton (DEF)
6
4.Jon Ehiogu (DEF)
6
5.Matt Robinson (DEF)
6
6.Dale Windass (MID)
7
7.Neil Gallagher (MID)
9
8.Martin Christie (MID)
7
9.Mervin George (ATT)
6
10.Danny Marr (ATT)
6
11.Ashley Davis (ATT)
6
 
12.Shaun Huckerby (GK)
0
13.Stanley Venus (DEF)
0
14.Kieron Armstrong (DEF)
0

1.Malcolm Brand (GK)
6
2.Morris Gascoigne (DEF)
6
3.Craig Myers (DEF)
6
4.Terry Bridge (DEF)
6
5.Mike Cooke (DEF)
6
6.Alun Taylor (MID)
8
7.John Froggatt (MID)
7
8.Alfred Barry (ATT)
6
9.Kieron Gilchrist (ATT)
6
10.Matthew Armstrong (ATT)
6
11.Joe Byrne (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Max Venus (GK)
0
13.Clive Swift (MID)
6
14.Jason Monk (MID)
6