Match Report
| Oxford United | Oxford United |  |  | Middlesbrough | Middlesbrough | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Michael Patterson | M. Patterson |  | 65 | G |  |  | 1 | | G | 69 |  | Franck Michel | F. Michel | ||||||||
| Richard Simonsen | R. Simonsen | | 70 | D |  | 2 |  | | D | 75 | | Damien Duberry | D. Duberry | ||||||||
| Jon Rufus | J. Rufus | | 67 | D | | 3 | | D | 69 | | Malcolm Todd | M. Todd | |||||||||
| Des Murphy | D. Murphy | | 61 | D | | 4 | | D | 59 | | Harvey Goldberg | H. Goldberg | |||||||||
| Kieron Lightfoot | K. Lightfoot | | 48 | D | | 5 | | M | 84 | | Francis Defoe | F. Defoe | |||||||||
| Stanley Gower | S. Gower | | 64 | M | | 6 | | M | 76 | | Shaun Burbage | S. Burbage | |||||||||
| Chris Mcleod | C. Mcleod | | 60 | M | | 7 | | M | 69 | | Damien Cottee | D. Cottee | |||||||||
| Syd Swift | S. Swift | | 59 | M | | 8 | | M | 65 |  | Winston Laros | W. Laros | |||||||||
| Gavin James | G. James | | 70 | A | | 9 | | A | 73 |  | Florin Nanu | F. Nanu | |||||||||
| Anthony Merson | A. Merson | | 58 | A | | 10 | | A | 65 | | Eddie Williams | E. Williams | |||||||||
| Jonas Röhlig | J. Röhlig |  | 52 | A | | 11 | | A | 63 |  | Nicola Carlo Stellone | N. Stellone | |||||||||
| Gary Brand | G. Brand | | 59 | M | | 12 | | G | 63 | | Sol Rodgers | S. Rodgers | |||||||||
| Clive Thompson | C. Thompson | | 57 | M | | 13 | | D | 56 | | Neil May | N. May | |||||||||
| Eoin Bowyer | E. Bowyer | | 52 | M | | 14 | | A | 56 | | Oliver Kirschner | O. Kirschner | |||||||||
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Kassam Stadium where Oxford United play host to Middlesbrough. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Oxford United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Middlesbrough appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by James Scholes.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Oxford United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Middlesbrough appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by James Scholes.
0.00
0-0Oxford United kick off the first half!
3.48
0-1With a delightful solo run, Shaun Burbage stretches the opposition's defence. Shaun Burbage cuts inside the box! Shaun Burbage cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
6.52
Francis Defoe kicks a strong pass forward to Eddie Williams. Eddie Williams lofts in a cross ball towards Florin Nanu. Florin Nanu heads the ball goalwards. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
14.06
0-2Chris Mcleod threads the ball through to Gavin James. Gavin James lofts in a cross ball towards Jonas Röhlig. Jonas Röhlig heads the ball goalwards. The ball flies towards the top corner but Harvey Goldberg is on the line. He jumps and heads the ball over the bar!
15.26
0-2Syd Swift takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Malcolm Todd jumps high to head the ball out to safety!
16.04
0-2Des Murphy makes a probing pass to Chris Mcleod. Chris Mcleod threads a neat ball through to Anthony Merson. Anthony Merson runs straight at the defence! Anthony Merson shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
20.23
Stanley Gower makes a probing pass to Gavin James. Gavin James controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
27.49
0-2There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
28.03
Damien Duberry deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Damien Cottee. Damien Cottee makes a simple pass to Florin Nanu. Florin Nanu whips in a cross ball towards Eddie Williams. Eddie Williams gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it flies wide!
34.20
0-2Stanley Gower threads a neat ball through to Jonas Röhlig. Jonas Röhlig chips the ball to his team mate, Gavin James. Gavin James strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. Solid save from Franck Michel.
40.35
0-2Stanley Gower makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Anthony Merson. Anthony Merson knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Franck Michel who gathers it comfortably.
44.51
Harvey Goldberg sees space and advances. Harvey Goldberg flicks a high ball forward to Nicola Carlo Stellone who takes it down. Nicola Carlo Stellone knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Oxford United appear unchanged since the first half. Middlesbrough also appear unchanged since the first half. The Oxford United players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and Middlesbrough kick off!
47.33
Chris Mcleod runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Chris Mcleod shoots from outside the area. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
54.45
Damien Duberry sees a break and surges forward. Damien Duberry threads a neat ball through to Nicola Carlo Stellone. Nicola Carlo Stellone knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Kieron Lightfoot.
55.15
Syd Swift threads the ball through to Anthony Merson. Anthony Merson lofts in a cross ball towards Jonas Röhlig. Jonas Röhlig makes a deft header but it flies just wide!
59.44
Francis Defoe makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Florin Nanu. Florin Nanu shoots from 25 yards but is denied by Michael Patterson. Excellent save.
61.29
1-2Jon Rufus hacks Nicola Carlo Stellone from behind! Jon Rufus is shown the yellow card! Nicola Carlo Stellone runs off the knock.
65.14
Damien Duberry passes the ball forward to Damien Cottee. Damien Cottee flicks a high pass forward. Eddie Williams collects the pass. Eddie Williams knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
71.57
Damien Duberry sees space and advances. Damien Duberry controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Florin Nanu. Florin Nanu knocks in a cross ball towards Nicola Carlo Stellone. Nicola Carlo Stellone gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball comes off Des Murphy and the loose ball is cleared up field.
75.09
1-277.07
1-2Oxford United have made 3 substitutions with Gary Brand replacing Richard Simonsen, Clive Thompson replacing Gavin James and Eoin Bowyer replacing Syd Swift .
83.51
Damien Cottee hits a low pass to Nicola Carlo Stellone. Nicola Carlo Stellone knocks in a cross ball towards Eddie Williams. Eddie Williams gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
87.46
Seeing a gap ahead, Malcolm Todd plays the ball forward to Shaun Burbage. Shaun Burbage kicks a strong pass forward to Nicola Carlo Stellone. Nicola Carlo Stellone whips in a cross ball towards Eddie Williams. Eddie Williams makes a looping header on goal. Magnificent save by Michael Patterson!
89.44
Stanley Gower flicks a high pass forward to Anthony Merson who brings the ball under control. Anthony Merson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
3
5
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
37.8%
62.2%
Play Area
30.5%
42.7%
26.8%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Shaun Burbage of Middlesbrough |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Michael Patterson (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Richard Simonsen (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Jon Rufus (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 4. | Des Murphy (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Kieron Lightfoot (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Stanley Gower (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Chris Mcleod (MID) |  | 8 |
| 8. | Syd Swift (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Gavin James (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Anthony Merson (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Jonas Röhlig (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Gary Brand (MID) | 6 | |
| 13. | Clive Thompson (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Eoin Bowyer (MID) | 6 | |
| 1. | Franck Michel (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Damien Duberry (DEF) | 8 | |
| 3. | Malcolm Todd (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Harvey Goldberg (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Francis Defoe (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Shaun Burbage (MID) | | 9 |
| 7. | Damien Cottee (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Winston Laros (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Florin Nanu (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Eddie Williams (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Nicola Carlo Stellone (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Sol Rodgers (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Neil May (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Oliver Kirschner (ATT) | 0 | |