Match Report


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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Boundary Park where Oldham Athletic play host to Millwall. A crowd of 4,692 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
Oldham Athletic are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Millwall appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.


0.00
Millwall start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.25
Max Brighton decides to run forward with the ball. Max Brighton shoots from 20 yards but it flies wide!
3.16
Darius Scowcroft hacks Adrian King from behind! Darius Scowcroft is given a warning by the referee! Adrian King runs off the knock.
10.14
Graham Minto knocks the ball to his team mate, Youl Marche. Youl Marche lofts in a cross ball towards Darius Scowcroft. Darius Scowcroft directs the ball goalwards with his head but it is miles over!
12.40
Carlton Shields makes a simple pass to Youl Marche. Youl Marche knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Scott Copping.
15.46
Trevor Goldberg knocks the ball forward to Carlton Shields. Carlton Shields passes the ball forward to Darius Scowcroft. Darius Scowcroft goes all the way! Darius Scowcroft takes a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Steve Mann easily smothers it!
16.25
Alun Bishop threads the ball through to Max Brighton. Max Brighton makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Youl Marche. Youl Marche plays a perfect one-two with Darius Scowcroft and rushes in on goal... Youl Marche tries a spectacular strike but it flies wide!
20.53
Trevor Goldberg chips the ball to his team mate, Mike Goodwin. Mike Goodwin sees a break and surges forward. Mike Goodwin whips in a cross ball towards Darius Scowcroft. Darius Scowcroft is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
24.55
Adrian Young makes a probing pass to Paolo Lawton. Paolo Lawton plays a perfect one-two with Mick Gascoigne and rushes in on goal... Paolo Lawton takes a shot at goal. Francis Parker easily smothers it.
26.58
Max Brighton makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Darius Scowcroft. Darius Scowcroft knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Scott Copping.
27.29
Max Brighton makes a simple pass to Youl Marche. Youl Marche knocks in a cross ball towards Darius Scowcroft. Darius Scowcroft is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. What a cracker!! Steve Mann had no chance!! Goal for Oldham Athletic!
33.01
Mike Goodwin makes a simple pass to Youl Marche. Youl Marche sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Magnificent save by Steve Mann!
36.57
Adrian Young kicks a strong pass forward to Luke Barton. Luke Barton sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
45.00
Adrian Young takes it forward alone. Adrian Young finds some space and shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Francis Parker!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half


45.00
Oldham Athletic start the second half!
49.09
Andy Shaw makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Paolo Lawton. Paolo Lawton plays a perfect one-two with Mick Gascoigne and rushes in on goal... Paolo Lawton cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but Francis Parker is on top of it.
51.13
Alun Bishop knocks the ball forward to Graham Minto. Graham Minto flicks the ball to his team mate, Darius Scowcroft. Darius Scowcroft shoots from distance but it is miles over!
53.57
Millwall are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Oldham Athletic's defence.
54.40
Fredrik Moore makes a probing pass to Mick Gascoigne. Mick Gascoigne finds some space and shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
55.19
Alun Bishop flicks the ball to his team mate, Graham Minto. Graham Minto makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Darius Scowcroft. Darius Scowcroft knocks in a cross ball towards Youl Marche. Youl Marche connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Steve Mann manages to gather it comfortably.
59.26
Andy Shaw knocks the ball to his team mate, Mick Gascoigne. Mick Gascoigne plays a perfect one-two with Luke Barton and rushes in on goal... Mick Gascoigne shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's there!! Francis Parker has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
65.12
Adam Stewart makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Fredrik Moore. Fredrik Moore chips the ball to his team mate, Luke Barton. Luke Barton kicks a strong pass forward to Paolo Lawton but the referee indicates it's offside!
71.14
Andy Shaw kicks a strong pass forward to Paolo Lawton. Paolo Lawton shoots from outside the area. It's miles wide!
75.22
Graham Minto makes a beautiful solo run. Graham Minto whips in a cross ball towards Youl Marche. Youl Marche powers a header at goal. Steve Mann easily picks it out of the air!
77.39
Carlton Shields knocks the ball forward to Youl Marche. Youl Marche sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
78.49
Omer Neville makes a probing pass to Luke Barton. Luke Barton kicks a strong pass forward to Paolo Lawton but the referee indicates it's offside!
79.48
Graham Minto passes the ball forward to Darius Scowcroft. Darius Scowcroft shoots from distance but somehow Steve Mann manages to keep it out.
89.30
Adam Stewart barges into Darius Scowcroft. Adam Stewart is warned by the referee! Darius Scowcroft stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle


The man of the match was awarded to Darius Scowcroft of Oldham Athletic
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
7
4
Shots off Target
5
3
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
56.6%
43.4%
Play Area
23.7%
47.4%
28.9%