Match Report


Oldham AthleticOldham Athletic     Norwich CityNorwich City
Jacek LorencJacek Lorenc Matthew Rees Matthew Rees
Dominique de GraafD. de Graaf65
G
captain1
G
70Pim HespP. Hesp
Tieme MoelikerT. Moeliker67
D
2
D
65Darius NevilleD. Neville
Gaspar AlvesG. Alves71
D
3
D
68Ian WatersI. Waters
Wayne PeckhamW. Peckham68
D
4
D
64Marvin BlackM. Black
Henry MowbrayH. Mowbray61
M
5
D
69Johnny ChaussidiereJ. Chaussidiere
Simon GardnerS. Gardner70
M
6
M
65Joost BakboordJ. Bakboord
Anton DiakiteA. Diakite57
M
7captain
M
66Edward ShawE. Shaw
Francis GreenF. Green59
M
8
M
72Antonio QuaresmaA. Quaresma
Dale ShiltonD. Shilton79
A
9
A
68Lee SmithL. Smith
Richard RobsonR. Robson68
A
10
A
67David MilliganD. Milligan
Lomano RipleyL. Ripley57
A
11
A
63Lamberto Di BariL. Di Bari
 
Damien EdworthyD. Edworthy62
D
12
M
65Jason BoltonJ. Bolton
Bill LawrenceB. Lawrence61
D
13
A
64Daniel JacobsD. Jacobs
Robert MowbrayR. Mowbray63
A
14
D
65Natale CastellazziN. Castellazzi

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Match Report
The air is cold and hail stones bounce off the ground here at Boundary Park where Oldham Athletic play host to Norwich City. Its a sell-out today with the 14,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in great condition.
Oldham Athletic are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Norwich City appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Nigel Weaver.


0.00
Norwich City kick off and get the match underway!
6.02
Antonio Quaresma flicks a high pass forward. Lee Smith collects the pass. Lee Smith knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gaspar Alves.
8.50
Wayne Peckham comes in with a late challenge on Lamberto Di Bari. The referee calls over Wayne Peckham and warns him to calm down! Lamberto Di Bari hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
9.14
Wayne Peckham flicks a high pass forward. Francis Green holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Francis Green flicks a high ball forward to Simon Gardner who takes it down. Simon Gardner plays a one-two with Dale Shilton and rushes in on goal... Darius Neville catches Simon Gardner on the ankles. Simon Gardner appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
10.35
Simon Gardner sees Anton Diakite in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Anton Diakite flicks a high pass forward. Richard Robson controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Richard Robson tries a spectacular strike but it is tipped over by Pim Hesp.
11.41
Corner kick to Oldham Athletic. Francis Green chips it to the near post. Ian Waters reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
12.44
Francis Green catches Darius Neville on the ankles. The referee calls over Francis Green and shows him a yellow card! Darius Neville stretches but gets up unharmed.
14.08
Joost Bakboord makes a beautiful solo run. Joost Bakboord knocks in a cross ball towards David Milligan. David Milligan makes a looping header on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
15.48
Ian Waters knocks the ball forward to Lee Smith. Lee Smith shoots from distance but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
16.05
Antonio Quaresma flicks a high pass forward to Lee Smith who brings the ball under control. Lee Smith knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Wayne Peckham.
18.08
Johnny Chaussidiere makes a simple pass to Lamberto Di Bari. Lamberto Di Bari whips in a cross ball towards Antonio Quaresma. With a superhuman jump, Antonio Quaresma connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but Dominique de Graaf is on top of it.
20.25
Simon Gardner flicks a high ball forward to Dale Shilton who takes it down. Dale Shilton knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Antonio Quaresma.
22.58
Wayne Peckham decides to run forward with the ball. Wayne Peckham knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ian Waters.
24.52
Marvin Black makes a simple pass to David Milligan. David Milligan knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gaspar Alves.
26.07
Ian Waters makes a strong solo run forward. Ian Waters flicks a high ball forward to Antonio Quaresma who takes it down. Antonio Quaresma plays a one-two with Lee Smith and rushes in on goal... Gaspar Alves catches Antonio Quaresma on the ankles. Antonio Quaresma appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
32.17
Simon Gardner plays the ball forward to Richard Robson. Richard Robson edges inside the box! Richard Robson makes some space for himself and shoots at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
36.05
Henry Mowbray barges into Johnny Chaussidiere. Henry Mowbray is shown the yellow card! Johnny Chaussidiere runs off the knock.
38.02
Johnny Chaussidiere flicks a high ball forward to Joost Bakboord who takes it down. Joost Bakboord sees a break and surges forward. Joost Bakboord sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Dominique de Graaf effortlessly smothers it!
39.00
Ian Waters deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Joost Bakboord. Joost Bakboord deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Edward Shaw. Edward Shaw plays a perfect one-two with Lamberto Di Bari and rushes in on goal... Edward Shaw shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
40.31
Simon Gardner threads the ball through to Anton Diakite. Anton Diakite controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Simon Gardner through on goal. Simon Gardner shoots from just inside the box. It's miles wide!
44.43
Antonio Quaresma threads a neat ball through to David Milligan. David Milligan shoots from distance but it is miles over!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Oldham Athletic have changed their lineup with Damien Edworthy replacing Gaspar Alves and Bill Lawrence replacing Wayne Peckham. Norwich City appear unchanged since the first half. The Norwich City players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Oldham Athletic kick off and get the second half underway!
47.06
David Milligan flicks a high pass forward to Lee Smith who brings the ball under control. Lee Smith controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's miles wide!
48.11
Simon Gardner chips the ball to his team mate, Anton Diakite. Anton Diakite shoots from outside the area. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
51.08
Marvin Black makes a simple pass to Joost Bakboord. Joost Bakboord flicks a high pass forward to Lamberto Di Bari who brings the ball under control. Lamberto Di Bari sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is tipped over by Dominique de Graaf.
52.02
Corner kick to Norwich City. Edward Shaw plays it short to Antonio Quaresma. Damien Edworthy steps in with a tackle, taking the ball and clearing it up the pitch.
53.08
Tieme Moeliker hacks Lamberto Di Bari from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Lamberto Di Bari runs off the knock.
55.48
Antonio Quaresma hacks Lomano Ripley from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Lomano Ripley runs off the knock.
55.48
Norwich City are keeping the ball well. They need to convert this possession into goals.
59.15
Antonio Quaresma chips the ball to his team mate, Lee Smith. Lee Smith controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
60.16
Norwich City have made a substitution with Natale Castellazzi replacing Marvin Black .
61.24
Antonio Quaresma brings the ball forward. Antonio Quaresma skips past Damien Edworthy! Antonio Quaresma looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Dominique de Graaf with no chance!! Goal for Norwich City!
63.24
Oldham Athletic have made a substitution with Robert Mowbray replacing Dale Shilton .
66.36
Damien Edworthy flicks a high ball forward to Tieme Moeliker who takes it down. Tieme Moeliker passes the ball forward to Lomano Ripley. Lomano Ripley lofts in a cross ball towards Richard Robson. Richard Robson makes a looping header on goal. Magnificent save by Pim Hesp!
69.19
Bill Lawrence threads the ball through to Anton Diakite. Anton Diakite passes the ball forward to Richard Robson. Richard Robson shoots from outside the area. Pim Hesp is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
73.57
Damien Edworthy flicks the ball to his team mate, Anton Diakite. Anton Diakite threads a neat, attacking ball through to Richard Robson. Richard Robson muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Fabulous stop!
77.09
Norwich City have made a substitution with Jason Bolton replacing Joost Bakboord .
83.13
Lee Smith deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Lamberto Di Bari. Lamberto Di Bari shoots from distance but Dominique de Graaf reads it well. Excellent keeping!
84.18
Damien Edworthy sees a break and surges forward. Damien Edworthy flicks a high pass forward. Robert Mowbray controls it well on his chest. Robert Mowbray knocks in a cross ball towards Richard Robson. Richard Robson powers a header at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
87.08
Jason Bolton flicks a high pass forward to David Milligan who brings the ball under control. David Milligan sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it rises well off target!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Oldham Athletic

Norwich City
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
5
6
Shots off Target
3
6
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
4
1
Yellow Cards
3
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
52.6%
47.4%
Play Area
29.5%
45.3%
25.3%

Scorers
Richard Robson 32, 69
Antonio Quaresma 61

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Richard Robson of Oldham Athletic

Match Ratings
1.Dominique de Graaf (GK)
7
2.Tieme Moeliker (DEF)yellow card
6
3.Gaspar Alves (DEF)
6
4.Wayne Peckham (DEF)
6
5.Henry Mowbray (MID)yellow card
5
6.Simon Gardner (MID)
7
7.Anton Diakite (MID)
7
8.Francis Green (MID)yellow card
6
9.Dale Shilton (ATT)
6
10.Richard Robson (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
11.Lomano Ripley (ATT)
6
 
12.Damien Edworthy (DEF)
7
13.Bill Lawrence (DEF)
6
14.Robert Mowbray (ATT)
6

1.Pim Hesp (GK)
7
2.Darius Neville (DEF)
6
3.Ian Waters (DEF)
7
4.Marvin Black (DEF)
6
5.Johnny Chaussidiere (DEF)
6
6.Joost Bakboord (MID)
7
7.Edward Shaw (MID)
6
8.Antonio Quaresma (MID)goal scoredyellow card
8
9.Lee Smith (ATT)
6
10.David Milligan (ATT)
6
11.Lamberto Di Bari (ATT)
6
 
12.Jason Bolton (MID)
6
13.Daniel Jacobs (ATT)
0
14.Natale Castellazzi (DEF)
6