Match Report
| Oldham Athletic | Oldham Athletic |  |  | Oxford United | Oxford United | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Dean Goldberg | D. Goldberg |  | 55 | G |  | 1 | |  | G | 66 | | Michael Patterson | M. Patterson | ||||||||
| Kelvin Pearce | K. Pearce | | 56 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 67 | | Jon Rufus | J. Rufus | |||||||||
| Cristiano Monteiro | C. Monteiro |  | 55 | D | | 3 | | D | 47 | | Kevin Croft | K. Croft | |||||||||
| Spencer Taylor | S. Taylor | | 55 | D | | | 4 | | D | 45 | | Dale Ince | D. Ince | ||||||||
| Stuart Summerbee | S. Summerbee | | 63 | M | | 5 | | D | 45 | | Dean Keane | D. Keane | |||||||||
| Paul Vassell | P. Vassell | | 61 | M | | 6 | | M | 61 | | Chris Mcleod | C. Mcleod | |||||||||
| Ross Gilchrist | R. Gilchrist | | 57 | M | | 7 | | M | 61 | | Syd Swift | S. Swift | |||||||||
| Karim Wilnis | K. Wilnis |  | 55 | M | | 8 | | M | 59 | | Gary Brand | G. Brand | |||||||||
| Omer Mccann | O. Mccann | | 58 | A | | 9 | | A | 58 | | Anthony Merson | A. Merson | |||||||||
| Noel Fenton | N. Fenton | | 50 | A | | 10 | | A | 52 |  | Jonas Röhlig | J. Röhlig | |||||||||
| Rio Pearce | R. Pearce | | 47 | A | | 11 | | A | 50 |  | Billy Booth | B. Booth | |||||||||
| Del Jack | D. Jack | | 53 | D | | 12 | | M | 51 | | James Howells | J. Howells | |||||||||
| Eoin Clarke | E. Clarke | | 52 | M | | 13 | | A | 49 | | Gilles Formon | G. Formon | |||||||||
| Alexander Stewart | A. Stewart | | 50 | G | | 14 | | G | 49 | | Dietmar Jahn | D. Jahn | |||||||||
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Match Report
Snow flakes fill the overcast sky here at Boundary Park where Oldham Athletic play host to Oxford United. A crowd of 4,565 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Oldham Athletic are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Oxford United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Gareth Lumsdon.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Oldham Athletic are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Oxford United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Gareth Lumsdon.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Oxford United get the match underway!
3.37
0-1Chris Mcleod threads the ball through to Jonas Röhlig. Jonas Röhlig knocks in a cross ball towards Billy Booth. Billy Booth jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Billy Booth scores for Oxford United!!
15.58
0-1Cristiano Monteiro clumsily knocks into Jonas Röhlig. The referee brings Cristiano Monteiro to one side and gives him a warning! Jonas Röhlig runs off the knock.
18.42
0-1Gary Brand threads a neat ball through to Billy Booth. Billy Booth knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
20.06
0-1Showing composure, Paul Vassell laces a weighted ball forward to Rio Pearce. Rio Pearce shoots from long range but it goes wide for a goal kick.
21.37
0-1Showing composure, Kelvin Pearce laces a through ball forward to Ross Gilchrist. Ross Gilchrist passes the ball forward to Noel Fenton. Noel Fenton shoots from long range. Michael Patterson gathers the ball up comfortably. Superb keeping!
27.14
Paul Vassell flicks a high pass forward. Noel Fenton controls it well on his chest. Noel Fenton controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Omer Mccann through on goal. Omer Mccann side-steps and rifles a shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
32.15
Syd Swift flicks a high pass forward to Anthony Merson who brings the ball under control. Anthony Merson knocks in a cross ball towards Billy Booth. Billy Booth heads the ball goalwards. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
42.43
Ross Gilchrist passes the ball forward to Noel Fenton. Noel Fenton lofts in a cross ball towards Rio Pearce. Rio Pearce jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
44.50
1-1There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Oldham Athletic appear unchanged since the first half. Oxford United also appear unchanged since the first half. The Oxford United players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Oldham Athletic kick off and get the second half underway!
48.00
Paul Vassell flicks a high ball forward to Noel Fenton who takes it down. Noel Fenton sees Omer Mccann just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Omer Mccann takes a shot at goal. It curls slightly but Michael Patterson manages to gather it easily.
51.18
Stuart Summerbee makes a simple pass to Noel Fenton. Noel Fenton controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
60.49
1-1Oldham Athletic have made a substitution with Eoin Clarke replacing Karim Wilnis .
63.08
Oldham Athletic are in full control of this game.
65.43
Kevin Croft barges into Rio Pearce. Kevin Croft is warned by the referee! Rio Pearce hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
67.41
Gary Brand hits a low pass to Billy Booth. Billy Booth flicks the ball to his team mate, Anthony Merson. Anthony Merson takes a shot at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
69.24
1-1Stuart Summerbee passes the ball forward to Rio Pearce. Rio Pearce rushes past Dale Ince! Dale Ince catches Rio Pearce on the ankles. Penalty not given!!
71.10
With vision, Syd Swift laces a weighted ball forward to Jonas Röhlig. Jonas Röhlig whips in a cross ball towards Billy Booth. Billy Booth flicks the ball with his head but it's drastically wayward!
72.50
Syd Swift makes a probing pass to Billy Booth. Billy Booth shoots from long range. The ball takes a deflection leaving Dean Goldberg with no chance!! Goal for Oxford United!
75.55
Gary Brand threads the ball through to Anthony Merson. Anthony Merson knocks in a cross ball towards Jonas Röhlig. Jonas Röhlig rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
77.55
Oxford United have made 3 substitutions with James Howells replacing Jon Rufus, Gilles Formon replacing Anthony Merson and Dietmar Jahn replacing Gary Brand .
81.56
1-3Kelvin Pearce flicks a high pass forward. Ross Gilchrist holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ross Gilchrist chips the ball to his team mate, Noel Fenton. Noel Fenton lofts in a cross ball towards Rio Pearce. Rio Pearce jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it is deflected wide by Dean Keane.
83.47
1-3Stuart Summerbee takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Noel Fenton cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal but it's well over the bar!
87.21
Ross Gilchrist runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Ross Gilchrist lofts in a cross ball towards Noel Fenton. Noel Fenton gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
89.43
Dietmar Jahn catches Paul Vassell on the ankles. The referee warns Dietmar Jahn to calm down! Paul Vassell runs off the knock.
90.00
Cristiano Monteiro flicks a high pass forward. Paul Vassell controls it well on his chest. Paul Vassell controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rio Pearce. Rio Pearce lofts in a cross ball towards Omer Mccann. Omer Mccann flicks the ball with his head but it flies just off target!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
4
3
Shots off Target
6
3
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
65.7%
34.3%
Play Area
24.3%
44.3%
31.4%
Scorers
| Omer Mccann 27 | Billy Booth 3, 72 Jonas Röhlig 76 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Billy Booth of Oxford United |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Dean Goldberg (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Kelvin Pearce (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Cristiano Monteiro (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Spencer Taylor (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Stuart Summerbee (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Paul Vassell (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Ross Gilchrist (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Karim Wilnis (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Omer Mccann (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 10. | Noel Fenton (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Rio Pearce (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Del Jack (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Eoin Clarke (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Alexander Stewart (GK) | 0 | |
| 1. | Michael Patterson (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Jon Rufus (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Kevin Croft (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Dale Ince (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Dean Keane (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Chris Mcleod (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Syd Swift (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Gary Brand (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Anthony Merson (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Jonas Röhlig (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Billy Booth (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | James Howells (MID) | 6 | |
| 13. | Gilles Formon (ATT) | 6 | |
| 14. | Dietmar Jahn (GK) | 5 | |