Match Report


Oxford UnitedOxford United     BarnsleyBarnsley
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Michael PattersonM. Patterson65
G
captain1
G
49Martín SánchezM. Sánchez
Richard SimonsenR. Simonsen70
D
2
D
61Anthony PearsonA. Pearson
Jon RufusJ. Rufus67
D
3
D
58Greg BarrettG. Barrett
Kieron LightfootK. Lightfoot48
D
4
D
56Tommy EtheringtonT. Etherington
Kevin CroftK. Croft46
D
5
D
53Spencer CharltonS. Charlton
Stanley GowerS. Gower64
M
6
M
60Nicholas FerdinandN. Ferdinand
Chris McleodC. Mcleod60
M
7
M
59Neil SummerbellN. Summerbell
Syd SwiftS. Swift60
M
8captain
M
53Carl StewartC. Stewart
Gavin JamesG. James70
A
9
A
65Scott LofthouseS. Lofthouse
Anthony MersonA. Merson58
A
10
A
58Tim ByrneT. Byrne
Jonas RöhligJ. Röhlig52
A
11
A
51Warren UnsworthW. Unsworth
 
Gary BrandG. Brand59
M
12
M
53Manuel ReisM. Reis
Clive ThompsonC. Thompson57
M
13
D
49Chris WardC. Ward
Eoin BowyerE. Bowyer52
M
14
D
49Robert SherwoodR. Sherwood

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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Kassam Stadium where Oxford United play host to Barnsley. A crowd of 8,736 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Oxford United and Barnsley are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by James Scholes.


0.00
Barnsley kick off!
2.27
Carl Stewart flicks a high pass forward. Scott Lofthouse holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Scott Lofthouse knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
4.08
Tommy Etherington catches Jonas Röhlig on the ankles. Tommy Etherington is shown the yellow card! Jonas Röhlig grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
12.18
Carl Stewart makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Scott Lofthouse. Scott Lofthouse lofts in a cross ball towards Tim Byrne. Kieron Lightfoot catches Tim Byrne on the ankles. Penalty not given!!
14.21
Syd Swift threads the ball through to Gavin James. Gavin James knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Tommy Etherington.
15.44
Richard Simonsen threads the ball through to Chris Mcleod. Chris Mcleod decides to run forward with the ball. Chris Mcleod whips in a cross ball towards Gavin James. Gavin James connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
21.38
Neil Summerbell runs straight at the opposition's defence. Neil Summerbell lofts in a cross ball towards Tim Byrne. Tim Byrne outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it's a woeful effort!
22.33
Kieron Lightfoot comes in with a late challenge on Scott Lofthouse. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Scott Lofthouse stretches but gets up unharmed.
24.39
Stanley Gower threads the ball through to Jonas Röhlig. Jonas Röhlig skips past Tommy Etherington! Jonas Röhlig comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 9 yards out but it goes wide for a goal kick.
28.38
Tommy Etherington flicks a high pass forward. Neil Summerbell collects the pass. Neil Summerbell flicks a high pass forward. Scott Lofthouse collects the pass. Scott Lofthouse shoots from 20 yards. Michael Patterson gathers the ball up comfortably. Great keeping!
32.32
Chris Mcleod threads the ball through to Jonas Röhlig. Jonas Röhlig whips in a cross ball towards Anthony Merson. Anthony Merson makes a deft header. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
36.16
Stanley Gower chips the ball to his team mate, Jonas Röhlig. Jonas Röhlig sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Jonas Röhlig scores for Oxford United!!
42.02
Stanley Gower flicks the ball to his team mate, Anthony Merson. Anthony Merson whips in a cross ball towards Jonas Röhlig. Jonas Röhlig outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it flies just off target!
44.52
With great vision, Neil Summerbell plays the ball forward to Warren Unsworth. Warren Unsworth knocks in a cross ball towards Scott Lofthouse. With a superhuman jump, Scott Lofthouse connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
45.00
Carl Stewart changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Carl Stewart whips in a cross ball towards Tim Byrne. Tim Byrne directs the ball goalwards with his head. Tim Byrne scores for Barnsley!!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

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

45.00
Oxford United kick off and get the second half underway!
48.43
Kieron Lightfoot sees space and advances. Kieron Lightfoot deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gavin James. Gavin James knocks in a cross ball towards Anthony Merson. Anthony Merson jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
49.31
Nicholas Ferdinand passes the ball forward to Warren Unsworth. Warren Unsworth knocks in a cross ball towards Tim Byrne. Tim Byrne gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Michael Patterson didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
51.31
Greg Barrett knocks the ball to his team mate, Nicholas Ferdinand. Nicholas Ferdinand runs straight at the opposition's defence. Nicholas Ferdinand knocks in a cross ball towards Scott Lofthouse. Scott Lofthouse makes a looping header on goal. Michael Patterson manages to gather it.
54.39
Chris Mcleod flicks a high pass forward. Anthony Merson collects the pass. Anthony Merson knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Anthony Pearson.
59.39
Neil Summerbell kicks a strong pass forward to Warren Unsworth. Warren Unsworth plays a quick one-two with Scott Lofthouse and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Warren Unsworth provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
61.39
Barnsley have made a substitution with Chris Ward replacing Neil Summerbell .
65.16
Carl Stewart flicks a high ball forward to Scott Lofthouse who takes it down. Scott Lofthouse sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
71.29
Kieron Lightfoot threads the ball through to Stanley Gower. 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 easily by the defence.
73.05
Greg Barrett deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Carl Stewart. Carl Stewart hits a low pass to Warren Unsworth. Warren Unsworth shoots from 25 yards. Michael Patterson is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
77.38
Oxford United have made 3 substitutions with Gary Brand replacing Richard Simonsen, Clive Thompson replacing Gavin James and Eoin Bowyer replacing Syd Swift .
78.39
Jon Rufus flicks the ball to his team mate, Stanley Gower. Stanley Gower runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Stanley Gower lofts in a cross ball towards Clive Thompson. Clive Thompson makes a deft header but it's a woeful effort!
83.40
Carl Stewart deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tim Byrne. Tim Byrne knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Kevin Croft.
85.09
Chris Ward barges into Chris Mcleod. The referee brings Chris Ward to one side and gives him a warning! Chris Mcleod carries on, but is struggling a bit.
89.35
Gary Brand passes the ball forward to Chris Mcleod. Chris Mcleod chips the ball to his team mate, Clive Thompson. Clive Thompson whips in a cross ball towards Anthony Merson. Anthony Merson jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Tommy Etherington steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
90.00
Stanley Gower brings the ball forward. Stanley Gower knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Spencer Charlton.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Oxford United

Barnsley
Goals
3
4
Shots on Target
4
7
Shots off Target
4
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
56.5%
43.5%
Play Area
30.6%
43.5%
25.9%

Scorers
Gavin James 15
Anthony Merson 32
Jonas Röhlig 36
Tim Byrne 45
Warren Unsworth 59, 73
Scott Lofthouse 65

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Warren Unsworth of Barnsley

Match Ratings
1.Michael Patterson (GK)
6
2.Richard Simonsen (DEF)
6
3.Jon Rufus (DEF)
6
4.Kieron Lightfoot (DEF)yellow card
6
5.Kevin Croft (DEF)
6
6.Stanley Gower (MID)
7
7.Chris Mcleod (MID)
7
8.Syd Swift (MID)
6
9.Gavin James (ATT)goal scored
7
10.Anthony Merson (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Jonas Röhlig (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Gary Brand (MID)
6
13.Clive Thompson (MID)
6
14.Eoin Bowyer (MID)
6

1.Martín Sánchez (GK)
6
2.Anthony Pearson (DEF)
6
3.Greg Barrett (DEF)
6
4.Tommy Etherington (DEF)yellow card
5
5.Spencer Charlton (DEF)
6
6.Nicholas Ferdinand (MID)
6
7.Neil Summerbell (MID)
7
8.Carl Stewart (MID)
8
9.Scott Lofthouse (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Tim Byrne (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Warren Unsworth (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
 
12.Manuel Reis (MID)
0
13.Chris Ward (DEF)
5
14.Robert Sherwood (DEF)
0