Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Boundary Park where Oldham Athletic play host to Walsall. A crowd of 13,132 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Oldham Athletic are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Walsall appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Nicholas Ball.
The pitch is in great condition.
Oldham Athletic are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Walsall appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Nicholas Ball.
0.00
0-0Walsall kick off and get the match underway!
3.38
0-0Tim Weir sees James Perry in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. James Perry shoots from 20 yards. Solid save from Robbie Hibbs. What a great pair of hands!
4.43
0-1Joris Van Haaren threads a neat ball through to Jimmy Roux. Jimmy Roux knocks the ball forward to Eddie Forbes. Eddie Forbes whips in a cross ball towards David Oliver. David Oliver makes a deft header. Jakob Hoeness is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
8.03
Carl Pallister makes a simple pass to Marvin Sherwood. Marvin Sherwood controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Jakob Hoeness smothers it!
12.38
0-1With a delightful solo run, David Oswald stretches the opposition's defence. David Oswald knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
14.41
0-1Jimmy Roux clumsily knocks into Gilles Jackson. The referee brings Jimmy Roux to one side and gives him a warning! Gilles Jackson gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
15.07
0-1Joris Van Haaren makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jimmy Roux. Jimmy Roux flicks a high pass forward. Fabrice Blanc collects the pass. Fabrice Blanc knocks in a cross ball towards Carl Pallister. Carl Pallister is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but slams it into the crowd!
20.22
Eddie Forbes flicks a high pass forward to Fabrice Blanc who brings the ball under control. Fabrice Blanc chips the ball to his team mate, David Oliver. David Oliver shoots from just inside the box. The ball takes a deflection leaving Jakob Hoeness with no chance!! Goal for Walsall!
27.14
James Hall threads a neat ball through to Ugo Scholes. Ugo Scholes shoots from 20 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
32.34
Gilles Jackson threads the ball through to James Perry. James Perry whips in a cross ball towards Kemal Swift. Kemal Swift whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
36.04
Gilles Jackson chips the ball to his team mate, Kemal Swift. Kemal Swift shoots from 20 yards but Robbie Hibbs is on top of it.
38.28
Joris Van Haaren takes a quick throw-in, which Gianfranco Ferron takes on the chest. Showing composure, Gianfranco Ferron plays the ball forward to Jimmy Roux. Jimmy Roux threads a neat ball through to David Oliver. David Oliver knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
Carl Pallister passes the ball forward to Jimmy Roux. Jimmy Roux lofts in a cross ball towards Marvin Sherwood. Marvin Sherwood is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous stop!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Oldham Athletic have changed their lineup with Richard Green replacing Colin Luzhny and Anthony Walsh replacing Tim Weir. Walsall appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with Oldham Athletic kicking off!
48.53
1-2Anthony Walsh threads the ball through to Joe Hapgood. Joe Hapgood knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Kemal Swift is offside!
54.36
Jimmy Roux knocks the ball forward to Fabrice Blanc. Fabrice Blanc edges inside the box! Fabrice Blanc tries a spectacular strike. It curls slightly but Jakob Hoeness manages to gather it.
55.57
1-2Joe Hapgood makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ugo Scholes. Ugo Scholes threads a neat, attacking ball through to Gilles Jackson. Syd Moncur comes in with a late challenge on Gilles Jackson. Penalty not given!!
57.26
1-2There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
60.07
1-2Oldham Athletic have made a substitution with Eduardo Molina replacing Ugo Scholes .Walsall have made a substitution with Francisco Vazquez replacing Jimmy Roux .
61.08
Gilles Jackson passes the ball forward to David Oswald. David Oswald shoots from 25 yards but somehow Robbie Hibbs manages to keep it out.
63.08
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
67.25
Joris Van Haaren sees a break and surges forward. Joris Van Haaren controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Fabrice Blanc. Fabrice Blanc lofts in a cross ball towards Carl Pallister. Carl Pallister flicks the ball with his head but it is tipped over by Jakob Hoeness.
69.31
Francisco Vazquez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Carl Pallister. Carl Pallister knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by James Hall.
73.07
James Hall sees space and advances. James Hall plays the ball forward to Eduardo Molina. Eduardo Molina knocks in a cross ball towards James Perry. James Perry connects with a diving header but it's a woeful effort!
79.00
James Perry takes it forward alone. James Perry edges inside the box! Some silky footwork from James Perry provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
81.35
Joe Hapgood flicks a high pass forward to Eduardo Molina who brings the ball under control. Eduardo Molina edges inside the box! Some silky footwork from Eduardo Molina provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it is tipped over by Robbie Hibbs.
82.16
1-2Corner kick to Oldham Athletic. Anthony Walsh plays it to the far post. Robbie Hibbs gets down and smothers the ball with his body.
83.28
Carl Pallister flicks a high pass forward. Francisco Vazquez controls it well on his chest. Francisco Vazquez lofts in a cross ball towards Carl Pallister. Carl Pallister jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
84.11
Anthony Walsh makes a simple pass to Gilles Jackson. Gilles Jackson plays a scrappy one-two with James Perry and advances towards the goal... Gilles Jackson comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 10 yards out. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
87.57
Carl Pallister flicks a high pass forward. Eddie Forbes holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Eddie Forbes whips in a cross ball towards Carl Pallister. Carl Pallister rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
5
7
Shots off Target
4
2
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
51.3%
48.7%
Play Area
23.7%
47.4%
28.9%
Scorers
| Kemal Swift 32 | David Oliver 4, 20 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to David Oliver of Walsall |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Jakob Hoeness (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Mick Froggatt (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | James Hall (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Colin Luzhny (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | David Oswald (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Gilles Jackson (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Joe Hapgood (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Tim Weir (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Ugo Scholes (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Kemal Swift (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 11. | James Perry (ATT) | 8 | |
| 12. | Richard Green (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Anthony Walsh (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Eduardo Molina (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Robbie Hibbs (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Gianfranco Ferron (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Joris Van Haaren (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Syd Moncur (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Rafael Soler (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Jimmy Roux (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Carl Pallister (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Fabrice Blanc (ATT) | 7 | |
| 9. | David Oliver (ATT) | | 9 |
| 10. | Marvin Sherwood (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Eddie Forbes (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Toni Bugnet (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | John Stewart (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Francisco Vazquez (GK) | 6 | |