Match Report
| Oxford United | Oxford United |  |  | Norwich City | Norwich City | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Michael Patterson | M. Patterson |  | 66 | G |  |  | 1 | | G | 62 | | Alfred Boertien | A. Boertien | ||||||||
| Jon Rufus | J. Rufus | | 67 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 62 | | Bill Wright-Phillips | B. Wright-Phillips | |||||||||
| Des Murphy | D. Murphy | | 61 | D | | 3 | | D | 55 | | Sylvain Joachim | S. Joachim | |||||||||
| Kieron Lightfoot | K. Lightfoot | | 48 | D | | 4 | | D | 53 |  | Eugenio Fini | E. Fini | |||||||||
| Kevin Croft | K. Croft | | 47 | D | | 5 | | D | 51 | | Nigel Draper | N. Draper | |||||||||
| Chris Mcleod | C. Mcleod | | 60 | M | | 6 | | M | 50 | | Nicholas Johnson | N. Johnson | |||||||||
| Gary Brand | G. Brand | | 59 | M | | 7 | | M | 48 | | Alun Bridge | A. Bridge | |||||||||
| Eoin Bowyer | E. Bowyer | | 52 | M | | 8 | | | M | 48 | | Niccolo Jobson | N. Jobson | ||||||||
| Anthony Merson | A. Merson | | 58 | A | | 9 | | M | 47 | | Kemal Windass | K. Windass | |||||||||
| Jonas Röhlig | J. Röhlig |  | 52 | A | | 10 | | A | 52 | | John Cort | J. Cort | |||||||||
| Simon Joseph | S. Joseph | | 43 | A | | 11 | | A | 48 | | Carlton Bellamy | C. Bellamy | |||||||||
| Dietmar Jahn | D. Jahn | | 49 | G | | 12 | | G | 50 | | Nicky Mercer | N. Mercer | |||||||||
| Michael Barry | M. Barry | | 44 | M | | 13 | | D | 46 | | Kieron Dixon | K. Dixon | |||||||||
| Dale Ince | D. Ince | | 44 | D | | 14 | | M | 45 | | Bill Jess | B. Jess | |||||||||
 today's match is sponsored by ALAC |
Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Kassam Stadium where Oxford United play host to Norwich City. A crowd of 4,095 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Oxford United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Norwich City appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Gareth Lumsdon.
The pitch is in good condition.
Oxford United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Norwich City appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Gareth Lumsdon.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Norwich City kicking off!
2.45
0-0Jon Rufus passes the ball forward to Chris Mcleod. Chris Mcleod makes a beautiful solo run. Chris Mcleod knocks in a cross ball towards Simon Joseph. Simon Joseph finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it is miles over!
4.21
Eoin Bowyer passes the ball forward to Jonas Röhlig. Jonas Röhlig whips in a cross ball towards Simon Joseph. Simon Joseph rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
9.05
0-0Nigel Draper clumsily knocks into Anthony Merson. The referee calls over Nigel Draper and warns him to calm down! Anthony Merson runs off the knock.
10.15
1-0Des Murphy plays the ball forward to Eoin Bowyer. Eoin Bowyer flicks a high pass forward to Anthony Merson who brings the ball neatly under control. Anthony Merson knocks in a cross ball towards Simon Joseph. Simon Joseph finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
18.10
1-0Chris Mcleod clumsily knocks into Niccolo Jobson. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Niccolo Jobson hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
21.48
Chris Mcleod flicks a high pass forward. Simon Joseph holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Simon Joseph knocks in a cross ball towards Jonas Röhlig. Jonas Röhlig connects with a diving header. Jonas Röhlig scores for Oxford United!!
26.22
With great vision, Chris Mcleod plays the ball forward to Anthony Merson. Anthony Merson threads the ball through into the box. Jonas Röhlig comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
38.40
Bill Wright-Phillips knocks the ball forward to Niccolo Jobson. Niccolo Jobson makes a beautiful solo run. Niccolo Jobson shoots from 20 yards but it's drastically wayward!
45.00
3-0Eoin Bowyer flicks a high pass forward. Anthony Merson controls it well on his chest. Anthony Merson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
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. Norwich City also appear unchanged since the first half. The Norwich City players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The whistle blows and Oxford United get the second half underway!
47.21
With imagination, Kemal Windass laces a weighted ball forward to Carlton Bellamy. Carlton Bellamy shoots from 20 yards but it flies well off target!
51.10
John Cort hacks Kieron Lightfoot from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Kieron Lightfoot stretches but gets up unharmed.
55.36
Gary Brand passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Anthony Merson. Anthony Merson tries a spectacular long range effort but it is shockingly off target!
57.55
Gary Brand flicks a high pass forward. Anthony Merson collects the pass. Anthony Merson knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Eugenio Fini.
66.56
Sylvain Joachim catches Anthony Merson on the ankles. The referee brings Sylvain Joachim to one side and gives him a warning! Anthony Merson runs off the knock.
69.41
Chris Mcleod receives the ball from a throw-in from Eoin Bowyer. Chris Mcleod flicks a high pass forward. Simon Joseph comfortably collects the pass. Simon Joseph knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Nigel Draper.
72.33
3-0Kieron Lightfoot sees Chris Mcleod in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Chris Mcleod threads a neat ball through to Simon Joseph. Simon Joseph plays a one-two with Jonas Röhlig and rushes in on goal... Eugenio Fini catches Simon Joseph on the ankles. Simon Joseph appeals for a penalty! Given!!
72.33
3-0The referee points to the spot..
73.27
Jonas Röhlig slowly runs up. The ball slams so fast into the bottom left corner that the keeper is left standing helpless. Goal!
77.45
4-0Oxford United have made 3 substitutions with Dietmar Jahn replacing Jon Rufus, Michael Barry replacing Anthony Merson and Dale Ince replacing Eoin Bowyer .
79.58
Carlton Bellamy hacks Des Murphy from behind! The referee calls over Carlton Bellamy and shows him a yellow card! Des Murphy hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
83.46
Chris Mcleod knocks the ball to his team mate, Jonas Röhlig. Jonas Röhlig plays a one-two with Simon Joseph and advances towards the goal... Jonas Röhlig shoots from just inside the box. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
5
0
Shots on Target
5
0
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
5
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
73.8%
26.2%
Play Area
29.2%
44.6%
26.2%
Scorers
| Simon Joseph 10 Jonas Röhlig 21, 26, 73 (p), 83 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Jonas Röhlig of Oxford United |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Michael Patterson (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Jon Rufus (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Des Murphy (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Kieron Lightfoot (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Kevin Croft (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Chris Mcleod (MID) |  | 6 |
| 7. | Gary Brand (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Eoin Bowyer (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Anthony Merson (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Jonas Röhlig (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 11. | Simon Joseph (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Dietmar Jahn (GK) | 6 | |
| 13. | Michael Barry (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Dale Ince (DEF) | 6 | |
| 1. | Alfred Boertien (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Bill Wright-Phillips (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Sylvain Joachim (DEF) | 5 | |
| 4. | Eugenio Fini (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Nigel Draper (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Nicholas Johnson (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Alun Bridge (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Niccolo Jobson (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Kemal Windass (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | John Cort (ATT) | | 5 |
| 11. | Carlton Bellamy (ATT) | | 5 |
| 12. | Nicky Mercer (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Kieron Dixon (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Bill Jess (MID) | 0 | |