Match Report
| Oxford United | Oxford United |  |  | Hull City | Hull City | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Alun Owen | A. Owen |  | 50 | G |  | 1 | |  | G | 41 | | Eoin Robson | E. Robson | ||||||||
| James Ball | J. Ball | | 56 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 49 | | Nicholas Moss | N. Moss | |||||||||
| Ljubisa Garzya | L. Garzya |  | 51 | D | | 3 | | D | 42 | | Scott Lloyd | S. Lloyd | |||||||||
| Sjaak Opschoor | S. Opschoor |  | 48 | D | | 4 | | D | 42 | | Ralph Tolley | R. Tolley | |||||||||
| Jody Thomson | J. Thomson | | 44 | D | | 5 | | D | 42 | | Luke Watson | L. Watson | |||||||||
| Pape Darcheville | P. Darcheville |  | 52 | M | | 6 | | D | 40 | | John Best | J. Best | |||||||||
| Stan Mendonca | S. Mendonca | | 51 | M | | 7 | | M | 49 | | Robbie Weaver | R. Weaver | |||||||||
| Leon Woodgate | L. Woodgate | | 47 | M | | 8 | | M | 44 | | John Impey | J. Impey | |||||||||
| Kieron Owen | K. Owen | | 46 | M | | 9 | | A | 46 | | Emile Izzet | E. Izzet | |||||||||
| Aimo Mela | A. Mela | | 48 | A | | | 10 | | A | 42 | | Joe Thatcher | J. Thatcher | ||||||||
| Richard Hapgood | R. Hapgood | | 46 | A | | 11 | | A | 37 | | Lomano Owen | L. Owen | |||||||||
| David Gardner | D. Gardner | | 44 | D | | 12 | | M | 43 | | Fausto Smoje | F. Smoje | |||||||||
| Neil Merson | N. Merson | | 44 | A | | 13 | | M | 40 | | Nigel Howey | N. Howey | |||||||||
| Neil Newby | N. Newby | | 44 | D | | 14 | | M | 39 | | Robert Shilton | R. Shilton | |||||||||
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Kassam Stadium where Oxford United play host to Hull City. A crowd of 2,840 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Oxford United are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Hull City appear to be shaped for 5-2-3.
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 Hull City appear to be shaped for 5-2-3.
Today's match is refereed by Jon Bould.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Hull City get the match underway!
3.58
0-0Robbie Weaver threads a neat ball through to Emile Izzet. Emile Izzet lofts in a cross ball towards Lomano Owen. Lomano Owen whips the ball goalwards with his head but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
4.10
0-0John Impey flicks a high pass forward to Emile Izzet who brings the ball under control. Emile Izzet knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Lomano Owen is offside!
14.48
Stan Mendonca kicks a strong pass forward to Aimo Mela. Aimo Mela shoots from distance but it misses the target by a large margin!
16.26
Sjaak Opschoor knocks the ball to his team mate, Pape Darcheville. With imagination, Pape Darcheville plays the ball forward to Richard Hapgood. Richard Hapgood controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
22.17
0-0Stan Mendonca threads the ball through to Aimo Mela. Aimo Mela sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Magnificent save by Eoin Robson!
30.48
Ljubisa Garzya makes a probing pass to Leon Woodgate. Leon Woodgate flicks a high pass forward to Richard Hapgood who brings the ball under control. Richard Hapgood sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
33.35
0-0Leon Woodgate barges into Robbie Weaver. The referee warns Leon Woodgate to calm down! Robbie Weaver gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
34.26
Leon Woodgate flicks a high pass forward. Aimo Mela collects the pass. Aimo Mela sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is shockingly off target!
36.13
Leon Woodgate makes a simple pass to Richard Hapgood. Richard Hapgood controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
39.11
Stan Mendonca flicks a high pass forward. Richard Hapgood collects the pass. Richard Hapgood controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Quality keeping!
40.12
Robbie Weaver plays the ball forward to Joe Thatcher. Joe Thatcher shoots from outside the area but slams it into the crowd!
42.49
0-0Jody Thomson threads the ball through to Stan Mendonca. Stan Mendonca makes a simple pass to Aimo Mela. Aimo Mela knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Luke Watson.
45.00
Ljubisa Garzya threads a neat ball through to Stan Mendonca. Showing composure, Stan Mendonca picks a pass forward to Aimo Mela. Aimo Mela tries a spectacular long range effort. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Oxford United appear unchanged since the first half. Hull City 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
Oxford United kick off the second half!
49.27
0-0Stan Mendonca comes in with a late challenge on Scott Lloyd. The referee warns Stan Mendonca to calm down! Scott Lloyd runs off the knock.
55.06
Luke Watson flicks a high pass forward. John Impey controls it well on his chest. John Impey runs straight at the opposition's defence. John Impey deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Emile Izzet but the linesman indicates offside!
57.03
Stan Mendonca makes a probing pass to Richard Hapgood. Richard Hapgood tries a spectacular long range effort but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
59.37
Ljubisa Garzya flicks a high ball forward to Pape Darcheville who takes it down. Pape Darcheville makes a probing pass to Aimo Mela. Aimo Mela shoots from distance. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
60.13
0-0Hull City have made 2 substitutions with Fausto Smoje replacing Ralph Tolley and Robert Shilton replacing Lomano Owen .
65.09
John Impey chips the ball to his team mate, Robert Shilton. Robert Shilton shoots from 20 yards but it's a lousy effort!
79.33
James Ball threads a neat ball through to Stan Mendonca. Stan Mendonca knocks the ball to his team mate, Richard Hapgood. Richard Hapgood knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Eoin Robson who gathers it comfortably.
81.40
John Impey deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Emile Izzet. Emile Izzet shoots from distance but it's a lousy effort!
84.46
0-0There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
85.53
1-0Sjaak Opschoor makes a beautiful solo run. Sjaak Opschoor sees Aimo Mela in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Aimo Mela shoots from 20 yards. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
5
0
Shots off Target
6
4
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
63.6%
36.4%
Play Area
23.4%
49.4%
27.3%
Scorers
| Aimo Mela 86 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Aimo Mela of Oxford United |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Alun Owen (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | James Ball (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Ljubisa Garzya (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Sjaak Opschoor (DEF) | 9 | |
| 5. | Jody Thomson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Pape Darcheville (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Stan Mendonca (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Leon Woodgate (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Kieron Owen (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Aimo Mela (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 11. | Richard Hapgood (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | David Gardner (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Neil Merson (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Neil Newby (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Eoin Robson (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Nicholas Moss (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Scott Lloyd (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Ralph Tolley (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Luke Watson (DEF) | 7 | |
| 6. | John Best (DEF) | 6 | |
| 7. | Robbie Weaver (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | John Impey (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Emile Izzet (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Joe Thatcher (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Lomano Owen (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Fausto Smoje (MID) | 6 | |
| 13. | Nigel Howey (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Robert Shilton (MID) | 6 | |