Match Report
| Oxford United | Oxford United |  |  | Torquay United | Torquay United | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Alun Owen | A. Owen |  | 50 | G |  | 1 | | G | 52 | | Colin Lua-Lua | C. Lua-Lua | |||||||||
| James Ball | J. Ball | | 56 | D |  | 2 |  |  | D | 57 | | James Hitchcock | J. Hitchcock | ||||||||
| Ljubisa Garzya | L. Garzya |  | 51 | D | | 3 | | D | 48 | | Adrian Ward | A. Ward | |||||||||
| Sjaak Opschoor | S. Opschoor |  | 48 | D | | 4 | | D | 37 | | Noel Westwood | N. Westwood | |||||||||
| Jody Thomson | J. Thomson | | 44 | D | | 5 | | M | 66 | | Norman Sharpe | N. Sharpe | |||||||||
| Pape Darcheville | P. Darcheville |  | 52 | M | | 6 | | M | 54 | | Billy Smithe | B. Smithe | |||||||||
| Stan Mendonca | S. Mendonca | | 51 | M | | 7 | | M | 54 | | Simon Bishop | S. Bishop | |||||||||
| Scott May | S. May | | 51 | M | | 8 | | M | 52 | | Mark Robson | M. Robson | |||||||||
| Kieron Owen | K. Owen | | 46 | M | | 9 | | A | 52 | | Brian Howells | B. Howells | |||||||||
| James Adams | J. Adams | | 55 | A | | | 10 | | A | 50 | | Brendan Tolley | B. Tolley | ||||||||
| Darren Carrick | D. Carrick | | 48 | A | | 11 | | A | 48 | | Reinier Hendriks | R. Hendriks | |||||||||
| Aimo Mela | A. Mela | | 48 | A | | 12 | | M | 51 | | Ben Weaver | B. Weaver | |||||||||
| Dave Drake | D. Drake | | 47 | A | | 13 | | M | 48 | | Morris Walker | M. Walker | |||||||||
| Richard Hapgood | R. Hapgood | | 46 | A | | 14 | | A | 48 | | Paolo Owen | P. Owen | |||||||||
 today's match is sponsored by Clear Water Spa |
Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Kassam Stadium where Oxford United play host to Torquay United. A crowd of 2,932 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Oxford United are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Torquay United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Jon Bould.
The pitch is in good condition.
Oxford United are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Torquay United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Jon Bould.
0.00
0-0Oxford United kick off and get the first half underway!
8.55
0-0Billy Smithe plays the ball forward to Reinier Hendriks. Reinier Hendriks rushes past Ljubisa Garzya! Reinier Hendriks looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It's miles wide!
16.12
James Ball hits a low pass to Kieron Owen. Kieron Owen deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Darren Carrick. Darren Carrick shoots from 20 yards but it misses the target by a large margin!
18.49
0-0Scott May clumsily knocks into Billy Smithe. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Billy Smithe gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
20.43
0-0Sjaak Opschoor sees space and advances. Sjaak Opschoor makes a simple pass to Darren Carrick. Darren Carrick passes the ball forward but James Adams is offside!
24.06
0-0Sjaak Opschoor clumsily knocks into Brian Howells. Sjaak Opschoor is shown the yellow card! Brian Howells runs off the knock.
33.57
Kieron Owen knocks the ball to his team mate, James Adams. James Adams sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is miles over!
34.20
0-1Billy Smithe flicks a high pass forward to Brian Howells who brings the ball under control. Brian Howells knocks in a cross ball towards Reinier Hendriks. Reinier Hendriks outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
38.34
Pape Darcheville sees Darren Carrick in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Darren Carrick controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
42.19
0-1Stan Mendonca knocks the ball to his team mate, James Adams. James Adams knocks in a cross ball towards Darren Carrick. Darren Carrick beats his man to it with a header but somehow Noel Westwood happens to be in the right place to block it.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Oxford United appear unchanged since the first half. Torquay United 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
Torquay United kick off!
49.26
Stan Mendonca advances with the ball. Stan Mendonca shoots from outside the area but it whistles just wide of the post!
51.08
Simon Bishop flicks a high pass forward. Brian Howells controls it well on his chest. Brian Howells whips in a cross ball towards Reinier Hendriks. Reinier Hendriks gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
55.43
0-2Billy Smithe knocks the ball forward to Reinier Hendriks. Reinier Hendriks hits a low pass to Brian Howells. Ljubisa Garzya barges into Brian Howells. Brian Howells appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
57.39
Adrian Ward sees a break and surges forward. Adrian Ward makes a simple pass to Reinier Hendriks. Reinier Hendriks lofts in a cross ball towards Brian Howells. Brian Howells makes a convincing header. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Brian Howells!
67.41
0-3Kieron Owen flicks a high pass forward. James Adams holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. James Adams whips in a cross ball towards Darren Carrick. Darren Carrick heads the ball goalwards. Good keeping from Colin Lua-Lua as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
68.25
0-3Jody Thomson takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Mark Robson reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
72.39
Stan Mendonca makes a probing pass to Darren Carrick. Darren Carrick shoots from long range but it's a lousy effort!
73.41
Showing composure, James Ball plays the ball forward to Stan Mendonca. Stan Mendonca sees a break and surges forward. Stan Mendonca shoots from long range but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
79.46
Billy Smithe makes a beautiful solo run. Billy Smithe knocks in a cross ball towards Brian Howells. Brian Howells powers a header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
83.16
Jody Thomson passes the ball forward to Scott May. Scott May makes a simple pass to James Adams. James Adams shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Nice keeping!
84.54
Darren Carrick catches Noel Westwood on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Noel Westwood hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
87.57
Adrian Ward passes the ball forward to Mark Robson. Mark Robson flicks a high pass forward. Brendan Tolley controls it well on his chest. Brendan Tolley shoots from 25 yards. It's miles wide!
89.56
0-4Stan Mendonca threads a neat ball through to Darren Carrick. Darren Carrick knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
Billy Smithe hits a low pass to Reinier Hendriks. Reinier Hendriks shoots from long range but he balloons it over the crossbar!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
0
4
Shots on Target
3
4
Shots off Target
6
3
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
3
0
Yellow Cards
3
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
54.7%
45.3%
Play Area
28%
48%
24%
Scorers
| Reinier Hendriks 34, 51 Brian Howells 57, 79 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Brian Howells of Torquay United |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Alun Owen (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | James Ball (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Ljubisa Garzya (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Sjaak Opschoor (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 5. | Jody Thomson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Pape Darcheville (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Stan Mendonca (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Scott May (MID) | | 6 |
| 9. | Kieron Owen (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | James Adams (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Darren Carrick (ATT) | | 5 |
| 12. | Aimo Mela (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Dave Drake (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Richard Hapgood (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Colin Lua-Lua (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | James Hitchcock (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Adrian Ward (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Noel Westwood (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Norman Sharpe (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Billy Smithe (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Simon Bishop (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Mark Robson (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Brian Howells (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 10. | Brendan Tolley (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Reinier Hendriks (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Ben Weaver (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Morris Walker (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Paolo Owen (ATT) | 0 | |