Match Report


Oxford UnitedOxford United     Swansea CitySwansea City
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Michael BartonM. Barton41
G
1
G
47Phil GardnerP. Gardner
Jason EdghillJ. Edghill52
D
2
D
52Richard OakleyR. Oakley
Chris JobsonC. Jobson42
D
3
D
48Les WhelanL. Whelan
Darius PhilipsD. Philips40
D
4
D
47Stanley MacleanS. Maclean
Mick LinekerM. Lineker50
M
5
D
40James JacksonJ. Jackson
Stephen StewartS. Stewart49
M
6captain
M
53Lee WinterburnL. Winterburn
Joe SmithJ. Smith46
M
7
M
46Marvin MccannM. Mccann
Paul JobsonP. Jobson43
M
8
M
42Craig PattersonC. Patterson
John BrownJ. Brown44
A
9
A
57Jose Fortes VicenteJ. Vicente
Nigel WoodcockN. Woodcock41
A
captain10
A
48Dean ColeD. Cole
Carl LumsdonC. Lumsdon38
A
11
A
41Graham StoneG. Stone
 
Malcolm CarrickM. Carrick41
G
12
M
42Kieron GallagherK. Gallagher
Darren MorrisD. Morris41
M
13
M
42Robert BlakeR. Blake
Steven HapgoodS. Hapgood39
G
14
D
40Dean CarterD. Carter

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Kassam Stadium where Oxford United play host to Swansea City. A crowd of 2,454 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Oxford United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Swansea City appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Jamie Bower.


0.00
Swansea City kick off and get the match underway!
3.30
Joe Smith passes the ball forward to Mick Lineker. Mick Lineker lofts in a cross ball towards John Brown. John Brown rises majestically and gets a header on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
6.56
Chris Jobson knocks the ball to his team mate, Joe Smith. Joe Smith laces a weighted ball forward to Nigel Woodcock. Nigel Woodcock knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
9.03
Graham Stone threads the ball through to Jose Fortes Vicente. Jose Fortes Vicente knocks in a cross ball towards Dean Cole. Dean Cole knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The shot is on target but blocked by Jason Edghill. That should have been a goal!
18.33
Craig Patterson threads a neat ball through to Dean Cole. Dean Cole shoots from long range but it flies wide!
22.33
Marvin Mccann makes a simple pass to Graham Stone. Graham Stone whips in a cross ball towards Marvin Mccann. Marvin Mccann connects with a diving header. The keeper is on top of it. Great keeping!
24.20
Les Whelan plays the ball forward to Lee Winterburn. Lee Winterburn controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dean Cole. Dean Cole whips in a cross ball towards Lee Winterburn. With a superhuman jump, Lee Winterburn connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Chris Jobson clears it off the line with his head!
26.13
Mick Lineker makes a simple pass to Stephen Stewart. Stephen Stewart whips in a cross ball towards Joe Smith. Joe Smith directs the ball goalwards with his head. Phil Gardner gathers the ball up comfortably. Well saved!
27.52
Stephen Stewart threads the ball through to Mick Lineker. Mick Lineker plays a one-two with John Brown and advances towards the goal... Mick Lineker tries a spectacular strike. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
30.59
James Jackson comes in with a late challenge on Stephen Stewart. The referee warns James Jackson to calm down! Stephen Stewart runs off the knock.
38.18
With a delightful solo run, Lee Winterburn stretches the opposition's defence. Lee Winterburn knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Darius Philips.
40.05
John Brown knocks the ball to his team mate, Carl Lumsdon. Carl Lumsdon knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Richard Oakley.
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. Swansea City also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Oxford United kick off!
49.37
Joe Smith brings the ball forward. Joe Smith kicks a strong pass forward to Nigel Woodcock but the referee indicates it's offside!
51.03
Stanley Maclean flicks a high pass forward to Jose Fortes Vicente who brings the ball under control. Jose Fortes Vicente threads the ball through to Graham Stone. Graham Stone whips in a cross ball towards Jose Fortes Vicente. Jose Fortes Vicente beats his man to it with a header. The ball strikes Darius Philips's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
52.42
Corner kick to Swansea City. Lee Winterburn plays it out to the edge of the box. Graham Stone shows great control and tries a shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
53.45
Stephen Stewart controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nigel Woodcock. Nigel Woodcock shoots from 25 yards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
57.58
Chris Jobson comes in with a late challenge on Marvin Mccann. Chris Jobson is warned by the referee! Marvin Mccann hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
65.45
With some swift thinking, Les Whelan plays the ball forward to Lee Winterburn. Lee Winterburn flicks a high pass forward. Craig Patterson collects the pass. Craig Patterson lofts in a cross ball towards Jose Fortes Vicente. Jose Fortes Vicente whips the ball goalwards with his head but it flies wide!
71.01
Mick Lineker takes it forward alone. Mick Lineker plays a quick one-two with Joe Smith and rushes in on goal... Mick Lineker cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal. Solid save from Phil Gardner.
72.44
Les Whelan deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Craig Patterson. Craig Patterson threads the ball through to Graham Stone. Graham Stone shoots from outside the area but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
73.47
James Jackson flicks the ball to his team mate, Jose Fortes Vicente. Jose Fortes Vicente lofts in a cross ball towards Graham Stone. Graham Stone heads the ball goalwards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
75.47
Marvin Mccann hacks Joe Smith from behind! The referee calls over Marvin Mccann and warns him to calm down! Joe Smith stretches but gets up unharmed.
77.40
Swansea City have made 3 substitutions with Kieron Gallagher replacing Richard Oakley, Robert Blake replacing James Jackson and Dean Carter replacing Dean Cole .
78.41
Craig Patterson threads the ball through to Marvin Mccann. Marvin Mccann flicks a high pass forward to Lee Winterburn who brings the ball under control. Lee Winterburn makes a simple pass, allowing Graham Stone to run into the box. Some silky footwork from Graham Stone provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it slams into the crowd!
83.30
Stanley Maclean sees a break and surges forward. Stanley Maclean threads a neat ball through to Dean Carter. Dean Carter shoots from outside the area. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
84.50
Jason Edghill kicks a strong pass forward to Paul Jobson. Paul Jobson runs straight at the opposition's defence. Paul Jobson controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's miles wide!
89.16
Kieron Gallagher sees a break and surges forward. Kieron Gallagher lofts in a cross ball towards Graham Stone. Graham Stone beats his man to it with a header but it slams into the crowd!
90.00
Stephen Stewart makes a simple pass to Nigel Woodcock. Nigel Woodcock knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Kieron Gallagher.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Oxford United

Swansea City
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
3
4
Shots off Target
3
8
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
53.7%
46.3%
Play Area
24.4%
46.3%
29.3%

Scorers
Mick Lineker 28

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Mick Lineker of Oxford United

Match Ratings
1.Michael Barton (GK)
6
2.Jason Edghill (DEF)
7
3.Chris Jobson (DEF)
6
4.Darius Philips (DEF)
6
5.Mick Lineker (MID)goal scored
10
6.Stephen Stewart (MID)
7
7.Joe Smith (MID)
7
8.Paul Jobson (MID)
6
9.John Brown (ATT)
6
10.Nigel Woodcock (ATT)
6
11.Carl Lumsdon (ATT)
6
 
12.Malcolm Carrick (GK)
0
13.Darren Morris (MID)
0
14.Steven Hapgood (GK)
0

1.Phil Gardner (GK)
6
2.Richard Oakley (DEF)
6
3.Les Whelan (DEF)
6
4.Stanley Maclean (DEF)
6
5.James Jackson (DEF)
6
6.Lee Winterburn (MID)
7
7.Marvin Mccann (MID)
6
8.Craig Patterson (MID)
7
9.Jose Fortes Vicente (ATT)
6
10.Dean Cole (ATT)
6
11.Graham Stone (ATT)
6
 
12.Kieron Gallagher (MID)
6
13.Robert Blake (MID)
6
14.Dean Carter (DEF)
6