Match Report


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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at The New Den where Millwall play host to Oxford United. A crowd of 7,859 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Both Millwall and Oxford United are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Eoin Keane.


0.00
The whistle blows and Oxford United get the match underway!
4.15
Duncan Woodcock catches Stanley Gower on the ankles. The referee calls over Duncan Woodcock and warns him to calm down! Stanley Gower carries on, but is struggling a bit.
9.29
Jon Rufus threads a neat ball through to Stanley Gower. Stanley Gower flicks a high ball forward to Gavin James who takes it down. Gavin James sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent save!
10.25
Chris Johnson makes a simple pass to Jason Formon. Jason Formon finds some space and shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
15.20
Adriano Myrtaj deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Omer Clegg. Omer Clegg threads a neat ball through to Jason Formon. Jason Formon hits a low pass to Ruel Gascoigne. Ruel Gascoigne makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
21.54
Kemal Fox threads a neat ball through to Nicola Scarlato. Nicola Scarlato flicks a high pass forward. Anthony Merson controls it well on his chest. Anthony Merson lofts in a cross ball towards Gavin James. Gavin James connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
22.28
Nicola Scarlato makes a beautiful solo run. Nicola Scarlato knocks in a cross ball towards Quim Quaresma. Quim Quaresma finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
26.48
Sylvain Middleton threads a neat ball through to Anthony Merson. Anthony Merson knocks in a cross ball towards Quim Quaresma. Quim Quaresma rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
27.44
Duncan Woodcock chips the ball to his team mate, Wayne Moffat. Wayne Moffat knocks in a cross ball towards Ruel Gascoigne. Ruel Gascoigne gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
34.53
Duncan Woodcock sees Jason Formon in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jason Formon knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
39.23
Jon Rufus makes a simple pass to Stanley Gower. Stanley Gower flicks the ball to his team mate, Quim Quaresma. Quim Quaresma knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Felipe Ferrer who gathers it comfortably.
42.45
Anthony Merson hacks Jack Promes from behind! The referee warns Anthony Merson to calm down! Jack Promes hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Millwall 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
Millwall kick off the second half!
48.14
Mick Allman makes a beautiful solo run. Mick Allman knocks the ball to his team mate, Ruel Gascoigne. Ruel Gascoigne whips in a cross ball towards Jason Formon. With a superhuman jump, Jason Formon connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but somehow Michael Patterson manages to keep it out.
49.41
Sylvain Middleton hacks Omer Clegg from behind! Sylvain Middleton is warned by the referee! Omer Clegg stretches but gets up unharmed.
54.54
Jon Rufus makes a simple pass to Sylvain Middleton. Sylvain Middleton flicks the ball to his team mate, Anthony Merson. Anthony Merson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
57.13
Stanley Gower takes the throw-in. Nicola Scarlato hits a low pass to Quim Quaresma. Quim Quaresma knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
65.35
Stanley Gower knocks the ball forward to Gavin James. Gavin James lofts in a cross ball towards Anthony Merson. Anthony Merson jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it flies just off target!
67.58
Kemal Fox threads the ball through to Stanley Gower. Stanley Gower makes an attacking run forward. Stanley Gower plays a one-two with Gavin James and advances towards the goal... Stanley Gower side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Good save!
72.11
Seeing Jon Rufus's run, Richard Simonsen quickly throws the ball into his path. Jon Rufus threads a neat ball through to Stanley Gower. Stanley Gower hits a low pass to Gavin James. Gavin James deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Quim Quaresma but the linesman indicates offside!
73.17
Ugo Rufus makes a probing pass to Sylvain Middleton. Sylvain Middleton flicks the ball to his team mate, Quim Quaresma. Quim Quaresma shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
75.15
Stanley Gower hacks Duncan Woodcock from behind! The referee warns Stanley Gower to calm down! Duncan Woodcock runs off the knock.
77.22
Oxford United have made 3 substitutions with Tonino Gattuso replacing Richard Simonsen, Paolo Stroppa replacing Gavin James and Steven Sturridge replacing Sylvain Middleton .
81.23
Omer Clegg flicks the ball to his team mate, Ruel Gascoigne. Ruel Gascoigne plays a scrappy one-two with Wayne Moffat and advances towards the goal... Ruel Gascoigne shoots from just inside the box. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
84.22
Omer Clegg threads the ball through to Wayne Moffat. Wayne Moffat shoots from 25 yards but it flies just off target!
85.12
Steven Sturridge hits a low pass to Quim Quaresma. Quim Quaresma knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Mick Allman.
87.06
Kemal Fox hits a low pass to Nicola Scarlato. Nicola Scarlato flicks a high pass forward. Paolo Stroppa collects the pass. Paolo Stroppa shoots from outside the area but he balloons it over the crossbar!
89.17
Stanley Gower deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Quim Quaresma. Quim Quaresma threads the ball through to Anthony Merson but he's offside!
90.00
Adriano Myrtaj comes in with a late challenge on Nicola Scarlato. The referee brings Adriano Myrtaj to one side and gives him a warning! Nicola Scarlato grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
3
4
Shots off Target
3
4
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
43%
57%
Play Area
32.9%
43%
24.1%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Ruel Gascoigne of Millwall

Match Ratings
1.Felipe Ferrer (GK)
7
2.John Owen (DEF)
6
3.Mick Allman (DEF)
6
4.Jack Promes (DEF)
6
5.Adriano Myrtaj (DEF)
6
6.Omer Clegg (MID)
6
7.Duncan Woodcock (MID)
6
8.Chris Johnson (MID)
6
9.Jason Formon (ATT)
6
10.Ruel Gascoigne (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
11.Wayne Moffat (ATT)
7
 
12.Spencer Prior (DEF)
0
13.Ian Vickers (GK)
0
14.Peter Butt (MID)
0

1.Michael Patterson (GK)
6
2.Richard Simonsen (DEF)
6
3.Jon Rufus (DEF)
6
4.Kemal Fox (DEF)
7
5.Ugo Rufus (DEF)
6
6.Nicola Scarlato (MID)
8
7.Stanley Gower (MID)
7
8.Sylvain Middleton (MID)
6
9.Gavin James (ATT)
6
10.Quim Quaresma (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Anthony Merson (ATT)
6
 
12.Tonino Gattuso (GK)
6
13.Paolo Stroppa (MID)
6
14.Steven Sturridge (MID)
6