Match Report
| Oxford United | Oxford United |  |  | Bury | Bury | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Alun Owen | A. Owen |  | 50 | G |  | 1 | | G | 45 | | Tony Bastin | T. Bastin | |||||||||
| James Ball | J. Ball | | 56 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 50 | | Colin Sheringham | C. Sheringham | |||||||||
| Ljubisa Garzya | L. Garzya |  | 51 | D | | 3 | |  | D | 46 | | James Woodcock | J. Woodcock | ||||||||
| Sjaak Opschoor | S. Opschoor |  | 48 | D | | 4 | | D | 41 | | Scott Taylor | S. Taylor | |||||||||
| Jody Thomson | J. Thomson | | 44 | D | | 5 | | D | 40 | | Ross Mendonca | R. Mendonca | |||||||||
| Pape Darcheville | P. Darcheville |  | 52 | M | | 6 | | M | 57 | | Stan Sheringham | S. Sheringham | |||||||||
| Stan Mendonca | S. Mendonca | | 51 | M | | 7 | | M | 51 | | Roberto Hertog | R. Hertog | |||||||||
| Scott May | S. May | | 51 | M | | 8 | | M | 49 | | Anthony Jess | A. Jess | |||||||||
| Kieron Owen | K. Owen | | 46 | M | | 9 | | A | 56 |  | Hugo Diez | H. Diez | |||||||||
| James Adams | J. Adams | | 55 | A | | | 10 | | A | 49 | | Martin Cruciani | M. Cruciani | ||||||||
| Darren Carrick | D. Carrick | | 48 | A | | 11 | | A | 48 | | Dean Mustoe | D. Mustoe | |||||||||
| Aimo Mela | A. Mela | | 48 | A | | 12 | | G | 41 | | Colin Stone | C. Stone | |||||||||
| Dave Drake | D. Drake | | 47 | A | | 13 | | M | 41 | | Michael Griffin | M. Griffin | |||||||||
| Richard Hapgood | R. Hapgood | | 46 | A | | 14 | | A | 40 | | Craig Potts | C. Potts | |||||||||
 today's match is sponsored by Clear Water Spa |
Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Kassam Stadium where Oxford United play host to Bury. A crowd of 2,978 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Oxford United are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Bury appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Alun Terry.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Oxford United are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Bury appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Alun Terry.
0.00
0-0Oxford United kick off and get the first half underway!
2.16
0-0Anthony Jess catches Stan Mendonca on the ankles. The referee warns Anthony Jess to calm down! Stan Mendonca stretches but gets up unharmed.
6.40
0-0Ljubisa Garzya threads a neat ball through to Scott May. Scott May plays the ball forward to James Adams. James Adams knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Scott Taylor.
20.36
0-0Pape Darcheville plays the ball forward to Darren Carrick. Darren Carrick shoots from long range but it misses the target by a large margin!
24.49
Jody Thomson hits a low pass to Scott May. Scott May flicks a high pass forward. James Adams controls it well on his chest. James Adams shoots from outside the area but he balloons it over the crossbar!
30.23
James Adams clumsily knocks into Colin Sheringham. The referee warns James Adams to calm down! Colin Sheringham runs off the knock.
32.47
Anthony Jess clumsily knocks into Stan Mendonca. The referee brings Anthony Jess to one side and gives him another warning! Stan Mendonca hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
38.01
0-0Scott Taylor passes the ball forward to Anthony Jess. Anthony Jess threads a neat ball through to Martin Cruciani. Martin Cruciani plays a scrappy one-two with Dean Mustoe and advances towards the goal... Martin Cruciani shoots from just inside the box but it is tipped over by Alun Owen.
39.01
0-0Anthony Jess takes a quick corner, playing it short to Scott Taylor. Scott Taylor looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It's miles wide!
40.08
Scott May flicks a high pass forward. Darren Carrick collects the pass. Darren Carrick knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Tony Bastin who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
With some swift thinking, James Ball plays the ball forward to Scott May. Scott May flicks a high pass forward to James Adams who brings the ball under control. James Adams advances inside the box! James Adams shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's miles wide!
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. Bury have changed their lineup with Michael Griffin replacing Roberto Hertog. The Oxford United players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Bury kick off and get the second half underway!
47.00
0-1Stan Sheringham knocks the ball forward to Dean Mustoe. Dean Mustoe lofts in a cross ball towards Hugo Diez. Hugo Diez makes a convincing header. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
51.09
Scott Taylor barges into James Adams. The referee brings Scott Taylor to one side and gives him a warning! James Adams runs off the knock.
54.49
Ljubisa Garzya threads a neat ball through to Stan Mendonca. Stan Mendonca makes a simple pass to Darren Carrick. Darren Carrick whips in a cross ball towards James Adams. James Adams rises majestically and gets a header on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for James Adams!
57.35
Stan Sheringham hits a low pass to Dean Mustoe. Dean Mustoe lofts in a cross ball towards Martin Cruciani. Martin Cruciani makes a looping header on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
61.10
Pape Darcheville plays the ball forward to James Adams. James Adams knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ross Mendonca.
63.50
James Woodcock knocks the ball to his team mate, Anthony Jess. Anthony Jess makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Hugo Diez. Hugo Diez knocks in a cross ball towards Martin Cruciani. Martin Cruciani makes a deft header but it flies just wide!
71.34
Scott May knocks the ball forward to Darren Carrick. Darren Carrick sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
72.53
Scott May threads a neat ball through to James Adams. James Adams knocks in a cross ball towards Darren Carrick. Darren Carrick makes a looping header on goal. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Oxford United are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
73.54
Kieron Owen runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Kieron Owen whips in a cross ball towards James Adams. James Adams beats his man to it with a header. The ball takes a deflection leaving Tony Bastin with no chance!! Goal for Oxford United!
77.09
With a delightful solo run, Stan Mendonca stretches the opposition's defence. Stan Mendonca knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by James Woodcock.
78.21
Scott May changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Scott May plays a one-two with James Adams and advances towards the goal... Scott May takes a shot at goal. It's there!! Tony Bastin has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
2
Shots on Target
3
3
Shots off Target
5
2
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
68.3%
31.7%
Play Area
20.6%
46%
33.3%
Scorers
| James Adams 54, 74 Scott May 78 | Hugo Diez 47 Martin Cruciani 57 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to James Adams of Oxford 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) |  | 9 |
| 9. | Kieron Owen (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | James Adams (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Darren Carrick (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Aimo Mela (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Dave Drake (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Richard Hapgood (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Tony Bastin (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Colin Sheringham (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | James Woodcock (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Scott Taylor (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Ross Mendonca (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Stan Sheringham (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Roberto Hertog (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Anthony Jess (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Hugo Diez (ATT) | | 7 |
| 10. | Martin Cruciani (ATT) | | 7 |
| 11. | Dean Mustoe (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Colin Stone (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Michael Griffin (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Craig Potts (ATT) | 0 | |