Match Report


Oxford UnitedOxford United     Coventry CityCoventry City
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Michael PattersonM. Patterson65
G
captain1
G
64Sandro ImbrianiS. Imbriani
Richard SimonsenR. Simonsen70
D
2
D
74Jacob HollowayJ. Holloway
Jon RufusJ. Rufus67
D
3
D
67Greg RoyceG. Royce
Kemal FoxK. Fox60
D
4
D
62Brian YoudsB. Youds
Ugo RufusU. Rufus54
D
5
M
59Lomano AdamsL. Adams
Stanley GowerS. Gower63
M
6
M
57Jason LoweJ. Lowe
Sylvain MiddletonS. Middleton60
M
7captain
M
53Anthony BrookingA. Brooking
Paolo StroppaP. Stroppa57
M
8
M
52Robert LoweR. Lowe
Gavin JamesG. James69
A
9
A
68Colin BowyerC. Bowyer
Quim QuaresmaQ. Quaresma63
A
10
A
58Dries Van BastenD. Van Basten
Anthony MersonA. Merson58
A
11
A
54Omer YoudsO. Youds
 
Tonino GattusoT. Gattuso60
G
12
D
60Jonathan MagnierJ. Magnier
Steven SturridgeS. Sturridge53
M
13
G
59Brendan HowellsB. Howells
Jonas RöhligJ. Röhlig51
A
14
D
55Simon WatersS. Waters

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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Kassam Stadium where Oxford United play host to Coventry City. A crowd of 8,271 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Oxford United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Coventry City appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Oleg Kitson.


0.00
Coventry City get the match underway!
2.54
Paolo Stroppa takes it forward alone. Paolo Stroppa whips in a cross ball towards Gavin James. Gavin James whips the ball goalwards with his head but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
4.30
Jacob Holloway flicks a high pass forward to Jason Lowe who brings the ball under control. Jason Lowe advances with the ball. Jason Lowe makes a probing pass between the defence to Colin Bowyer. Colin Bowyer rockets a shot on goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
8.10
Jon Rufus plays the ball forward to Paolo Stroppa. Paolo Stroppa knocks the ball to his team mate, Quim Quaresma. Quim Quaresma knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Greg Royce.
9.15
Brian Youds pushes mid-way up the pitch. Brian Youds chips the ball to his team mate, Dries Van Basten. Dries Van Basten knocks in a cross ball towards Omer Youds. Omer Youds makes a looping header on goal but it's well over the bar!
10.13
Jacob Holloway catches Quim Quaresma on the ankles. The referee calls over Jacob Holloway and warns him to calm down! Quim Quaresma hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
12.44
Anthony Brooking flicks the ball to his team mate, Omer Youds. Omer Youds advances inside the box! Some good footwork from Omer Youds provides some space. He shoots at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
18.07
Jason Lowe plays the ball forward to Omer Youds. Omer Youds finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies wide!
20.57
Sylvain Middleton makes a probing pass to Anthony Merson. Anthony Merson skips past Jacob Holloway! Anthony Merson comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball takes a deflection leaving Sandro Imbriani with no chance!! Goal for Oxford United!
24.31
Paolo Stroppa deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Quim Quaresma. Quim Quaresma knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Brian Youds.
28.03
Sylvain Middleton flicks a high ball forward to Gavin James who takes it down. Gavin James sees Quim Quaresma just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Quim Quaresma takes a shot at goal. Solid save from Sandro Imbriani.
30.29
Anthony Brooking flicks a high ball forward to Omer Youds who takes it down. Omer Youds plays a quick one-two with Dries Van Basten and rushes in on goal... Omer Youds cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
33.47
Jacob Holloway surges forward with the ball. Jacob Holloway makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Colin Bowyer. Colin Bowyer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
34.34
Anthony Brooking flicks a high pass forward. Colin Bowyer holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Colin Bowyer shoots from 20 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
38.34
Ugo Rufus knocks the ball forward to Stanley Gower. Stanley Gower passes the ball forward to Gavin James. Gavin James shoots from outside the area. The ball takes a deflection leaving Sandro Imbriani with no chance!! Goal for Oxford United!
42.17
Kemal Fox passes the ball forward to Stanley Gower. Stanley Gower decides to run forward with the ball. Stanley Gower lofts in a cross ball towards Anthony Merson. Anthony Merson makes a deft header but it whistles just wide of the post!
44.18
Paolo Stroppa advances with the ball. Paolo Stroppa lofts in a cross ball towards Anthony Merson. Anthony Merson makes a convincing header but it's a woeful effort!
45.00
Sylvain Middleton sees Gavin James in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gavin James lofts in a cross ball towards Anthony Merson. Anthony Merson finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Oxford United appear unchanged since the first half. Coventry City also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Oxford United kick off!
48.25
Sylvain Middleton flicks a high pass forward. Anthony Merson holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Anthony Merson knocks in a cross ball towards Quim Quaresma. Quim Quaresma beats his man to it with a header his aim is horrendously poor!
53.13
Jason Lowe makes a beautiful solo run. Jason Lowe shoots from 20 yards but it flies just off target!
57.57
Robert Lowe kicks a strong pass forward to Colin Bowyer. Colin Bowyer cuts inside the box! Colin Bowyer muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Coventry City!
60.54
Jason Lowe flicks a high pass forward to Omer Youds who brings the ball under control. Omer Youds finds some space and shoots from distance but it's a lousy effort!
61.34
Sylvain Middleton deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Quim Quaresma. Quim Quaresma whips in a cross ball towards Anthony Merson. Anthony Merson rises majestically and gets a header on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
65.16
Jon Rufus flicks a high pass forward. Sylvain Middleton holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Sylvain Middleton passes the ball forward to Gavin James. Gavin James knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jacob Holloway.
71.28
Brian Youds hacks Anthony Merson from behind! Brian Youds is given a warning by the referee! Anthony Merson hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
75.28
Anthony Brooking picks a pass forward to Omer Youds. Omer Youds knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
77.31
Oxford United have made 3 substitutions with Tonino Gattuso replacing Richard Simonsen, Steven Sturridge replacing Gavin James and Jonas Röhlig replacing Paolo Stroppa .
79.08
With vision, Jonas Röhlig plays the ball forward to Quim Quaresma. Quim Quaresma edges inside the box! Quim Quaresma shoots from just inside the box. What a cracker!! Sandro Imbriani had no chance!! Goal for Oxford United!
83.43
Kemal Fox darts forward. Kemal Fox passes the ball forward to Quim Quaresma. Quim Quaresma finds some space and shoots from distance but slams it into the crowd!
90.00
Jonas Röhlig makes an attacking run forward. Jonas Röhlig knocks in a cross ball towards Anthony Merson. Anthony Merson rises majestically and gets a header on goal. It's miles wide!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Oxford United

Coventry City
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
5
2
Shots off Target
7
7
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
51.6%
48.4%
Play Area
30.8%
41.8%
27.5%

Scorers
Anthony Merson 21
Gavin James 38
Quim Quaresma 79
Colin Bowyer 58

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Anthony Merson of Oxford United

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

1.Sandro Imbriani (GK)
6
2.Jacob Holloway (DEF)
7
3.Greg Royce (DEF)
6
4.Brian Youds (DEF)
6
5.Lomano Adams (MID)
6
6.Jason Lowe (MID)
7
7.Anthony Brooking (MID)
7
8.Robert Lowe (MID)
6
9.Colin Bowyer (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Dries Van Basten (ATT)
6
11.Omer Youds (ATT)
6
 
12.Jonathan Magnier (DEF)
0
13.Brendan Howells (GK)
0
14.Simon Waters (DEF)
0