Match Report


Oldham AthleticOldham Athletic     Scunthorpe UnitedScunthorpe United
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Max VenusM. Venus52
G
1
G
49Marcus WilliamsM. Williams
Morris GascoigneM. Gascoigne50
D
2
D
49Sol GreavesS. Greaves
Terry BridgeT. Bridge40
D
3
D
43James WilsonJ. Wilson
Mike CookeM. Cooke38
D
4captain
D
43Edward MiddletonE. Middleton
Dean KeeganD. Keegan34
D
5
D
41Jon EhioguJ. Ehiogu
Alun TaylorA. Taylor65
M
6
M
57Dale WindassD. Windass
John FroggattJ. Froggatt55
M
captain7
M
50Neil GallagherN. Gallagher
Alfred BarryA. Barry41
A
8
M
46Martin ChristieM. Christie
Kieron GilchristK. Gilchrist39
A
9
A
46Mervin GeorgeM. George
Matthew ArmstrongM. Armstrong39
A
10
A
39Ashley DavisA. Davis
Joe ByrneJ. Byrne39
A
11
A
39Ian WinterburnI. Winterburn
 
Jason VenusJ. Venus52
M
12
G
42Shaun HuckerbyS. Huckerby
Jason MonkJ. Monk47
M
13
D
41Kieron ArmstrongK. Armstrong
Nwankwo BrownN. Brown42
M
14
D
39Stanley VenusS. Venus

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Boundary Park where Oldham Athletic play host to Scunthorpe United. A crowd of 2,920 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Oldham Athletic are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Scunthorpe United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Des Jobson.


0.00
The whistle blows and Scunthorpe United get the match underway!
2.48
Dean Keegan controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, John Froggatt. John Froggatt threads a neat ball through to Joe Byrne. Joe Byrne knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jon Ehiogu.
8.39
Kieron Gilchrist comes in with a late challenge on James Wilson. Kieron Gilchrist is warned by the referee! James Wilson grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
12.18
Mike Cooke makes a strong solo run forward. Mike Cooke knocks the ball to his team mate, Alfred Barry. Alfred Barry shoots from distance. Good keeping from Marcus Williams as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
21.11
Mike Cooke makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alun Taylor. Alun Taylor knocks the ball to his team mate, Alfred Barry. Alfred Barry knocks in a cross ball towards Matthew Armstrong. Matthew Armstrong finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
24.31
With great vision, Morris Gascoigne plays the ball forward to John Froggatt. John Froggatt controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alfred Barry. Alfred Barry knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Sol Greaves.
26.07
Martin Christie flicks a high ball forward to Ashley Davis who takes it down. Ashley Davis hits a low pass to Ian Winterburn. Terry Bridge catches Ian Winterburn on the ankles. Ian Winterburn appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
28.06
John Froggatt flicks a high ball forward to Joe Byrne who takes it down. Joe Byrne shoots from long range but it rises well off target!
30.40
Dale Windass flicks a high pass forward. Ian Winterburn holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ian Winterburn whips in a cross ball towards Mervin George. Mervin George rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Max Venus didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
34.46
Edward Middleton chips the ball to his team mate, Dale Windass. Dale Windass knocks the ball to his team mate, Ian Winterburn. Ian Winterburn knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
39.03
With great vision, James Wilson plays the ball forward to Martin Christie. Martin Christie deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ian Winterburn. Ian Winterburn makes a probing pass between the defence to Ashley Davis. Ashley Davis shoots from just inside the box. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
45.00
Dale Windass advances with the ball. Dale Windass lofts in a cross ball towards Mervin George. Mervin George makes a convincing header. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Mervin George!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Oldham Athletic have changed their lineup with Jason Venus replacing Morris Gascoigne. Scunthorpe United appear unchanged since the first half. Both teams look fired up and appear much more hungry than they were previously.

45.00
Oldham Athletic kick off!
47.14
Neil Gallagher sees a break and surges forward. Neil Gallagher advances inside the box! Neil Gallagher looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but somehow Terry Bridge happens to be in the right place to block it.
54.51
Joe Byrne clumsily knocks into James Wilson. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! James Wilson is taking some rough treatment out there!
60.31
Oldham Athletic have made a substitution with Nwankwo Brown replacing John Froggatt .
61.40
James Wilson threads a neat ball through to Dale Windass. Dale Windass chips the ball to his team mate, Ashley Davis. Ashley Davis knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Max Venus who gathers it comfortably.
66.59
Nwankwo Brown flicks a high pass forward. Kieron Gilchrist controls it well on his chest. Kieron Gilchrist makes a probing pass to Alfred Barry but he's offside!
75.21
Without breaking stride, Nwankwo Brown plays the ball forward to Kieron Gilchrist. Kieron Gilchrist makes a great pass forward. Joe Byrne runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
77.38
Oldham Athletic have made a substitution with Jason Monk replacing Matthew Armstrong .
78.43
Terry Bridge comes in with a high challenge, catching Mervin George with his studs. Terry Bridge is shown the red card!! Mervin George hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
81.32
Nwankwo Brown receives the ball from a throw-in from Alun Taylor. Nwankwo Brown controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Kieron Gilchrist. Kieron Gilchrist shoots from 25 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
84.11
Martin Christie threads a neat ball through to Ian Winterburn. Ian Winterburn whips in a cross ball towards Mervin George. Mervin George heads the ball goalwards. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Oldham Athletic

Scunthorpe United
Goals
0
3
Shots on Target
1
5
Shots off Target
3
0
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
3
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
1
0

Possession
44.4%
55.6%
Play Area
27.8%
44.4%
27.8%

Scorers
Ashley Davis 39
Mervin George 45, 84

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Mervin George of Scunthorpe United

Match Ratings
1.Max Venus (GK)
6
2.Morris Gascoigne (DEF)
6
3.Terry Bridge (DEF)red card
3
4.Mike Cooke (DEF)
6
5.Dean Keegan (DEF)
6
6.Alun Taylor (MID)
6
7.John Froggatt (MID)
6
8.Alfred Barry (ATT)
6
9.Kieron Gilchrist (ATT)
5
10.Matthew Armstrong (ATT)
6
11.Joe Byrne (ATT)yellow card
5
 
12.Jason Venus (MID)
6
13.Jason Monk (MID)
6
14.Nwankwo Brown (MID)
6

1.Marcus Williams (GK)
6
2.Sol Greaves (DEF)
6
3.James Wilson (DEF)
6
4.Edward Middleton (DEF)
6
5.Jon Ehiogu (DEF)
6
6.Dale Windass (MID)
7
7.Neil Gallagher (MID)
6
8.Martin Christie (MID)
6
9.Mervin George (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
10.Ashley Davis (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Ian Winterburn (ATT)
7
 
12.Shaun Huckerby (GK)
0
13.Kieron Armstrong (DEF)
0
14.Stanley Venus (DEF)
0