Match Report


Oxford UnitedOxford United     DarlingtonDarlington
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Michael BartonM. Barton41
G
1captain
G
49Lomano JacksonL. Jackson
Jason EdghillJ. Edghill52
D
2
D
49Syd BoatengS. Boateng
Chris JobsonC. Jobson42
D
3
D
40Nicholas WestwoodN. Westwood
Darius PhilipsD. Philips40
D
4
D
37Daniel GriffinD. Griffin
Mick LinekerM. Lineker50
M
5
M
38Alberto BeagrieA. Beagrie
Stephen StewartS. Stewart49
M
6
M
38Omer StampO. Stamp
Joe SmithJ. Smith46
M
7
M
37Michael GoldbergM. Goldberg
Paul JobsonP. Jobson43
M
8
M
36Clive DeaneC. Deane
John BrownJ. Brown44
A
9
A
49Jason NevilleJ. Neville
Nigel WoodcockN. Woodcock41
A
captain10
A
47Robert CutlerR. Cutler
Carl LumsdonC. Lumsdon38
A
11
A
38Duncan SummerbeeD. Summerbee
 
Malcolm CarrickM. Carrick41
G
12
G
45James MowbrayJ. Mowbray
Darren MorrisD. Morris41
M
13
A
37Danny ParkerD. Parker
Steven HapgoodS. Hapgood39
G
14
A
37Syd OliverS. Oliver

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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Kassam Stadium where Oxford United play host to Darlington. A crowd of 2,597 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Oxford United and Darlington are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Seth Deane.


0.00
Darlington kick off and get the first half underway!
2.05
Showing composure, Darius Philips picks a pass forward to John Brown. John Brown knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Lomano Jackson who gathers it comfortably.
8.06
Darius Philips comes in with a late challenge on Robert Cutler. The referee calls over Darius Philips and warns him to calm down! Robert Cutler stretches but gets up unharmed.
10.06
Alberto Beagrie flicks the ball to his team mate, Michael Goldberg. Michael Goldberg plays a one-two with Omer Stamp and advances towards the goal... Michael Goldberg looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
14.34
Stephen Stewart flicks a high pass forward. John Brown controls it well on his chest. John Brown knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
16.23
Omer Stamp flicks the ball to his team mate, Clive Deane. Clive Deane knocks the ball forward to Alberto Beagrie but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
18.45
Chris Jobson threads a neat ball through to Stephen Stewart. With a delightful solo run, Stephen Stewart stretches the opposition's defence. Stephen Stewart knocks the ball forward, putting Carl Lumsdon through on goal. Carl Lumsdon shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
21.57
Chris Jobson threads a neat ball through to Jason Edghill. Jason Edghill knocks the ball to his team mate, John Brown. John Brown knocks the ball forward, putting Joe Smith through on goal. Joe Smith tries a spectacular strike. Joe Smith scores for Oxford United!!
24.36
Joe Smith laces a through ball forward to Carl Lumsdon. Carl Lumsdon edges inside the box! Carl Lumsdon cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
27.39
Stephen Stewart flicks a high pass forward. John Brown controls it well on his chest. John Brown advances inside the box! John Brown tries a spectacular strike but it flies just wide!
30.43
Jason Neville deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Michael Goldberg. Michael Goldberg tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
33.18
Stephen Stewart surges forward with the ball. Stephen Stewart makes a probing pass to Carl Lumsdon but he's offside!
34.38
Stephen Stewart flicks a high pass forward. Carl Lumsdon collects the pass. Carl Lumsdon shoots from 20 yards but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
45.00
Seeing a gap ahead, Omer Stamp plays the ball forward to Jason Neville. Jason Neville knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
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. Darlington have changed their lineup with Syd Oliver replacing Robert Cutler.

45.00
Oxford United kick off the second half!
47.20
Michael Goldberg makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jason Neville. Jason Neville controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
51.42
Jason Edghill hits a low pass to Joe Smith. Joe Smith passes the ball forward to Carl Lumsdon. Carl Lumsdon makes a probing pass between the defence to Nigel Woodcock. Some silky footwork from Nigel Woodcock provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
53.20
Joe Smith makes a probing pass to Stephen Stewart. Stephen Stewart whips in a cross ball towards Nigel Woodcock. Nigel Woodcock is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
54.55
Mick Lineker hacks Michael Goldberg from behind! The referee brings Mick Lineker to one side and gives him a warning! Michael Goldberg grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
60.46
Darlington have made 2 substitutions with James Mowbray replacing Clive Deane and Danny Parker replacing Jason Neville .
63.37
Darius Philips makes a probing pass to John Brown. John Brown whips in a cross ball towards Paul Jobson. Paul Jobson makes a convincing header but it's drastically wayward!
67.38
Alberto Beagrie barges into Joe Smith. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Joe Smith runs off the knock.
72.43
Showing composure, Stephen Stewart laces a weighted ball forward to Joe Smith. Joe Smith makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nigel Woodcock but he's offside!
73.07
Paul Jobson decides to run forward with the ball. Paul Jobson plays a quick one-two with Joe Smith and rushes in on goal... Paul Jobson comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
77.19
Stephen Stewart flicks a high pass forward. John Brown controls it well on his chest. John Brown chips the ball to his team mate, Joe Smith. Joe Smith strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but it is miles over!
79.25
Jason Edghill knocks the ball forward to Joe Smith. Joe Smith hits a low pass to Nigel Woodcock. Nigel Woodcock plays a quick one-two with Joe Smith and rushes in on goal... Some awkward footwork from Nigel Woodcock provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
81.55
Nicholas Westwood makes a simple pass to Michael Goldberg. Michael Goldberg threads a neat ball through to James Mowbray. James Mowbray makes a probing pass between the defence to Syd Oliver. Some silky footwork from Syd Oliver provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
89.01
Chris Jobson makes a simple pass to Stephen Stewart. Stephen Stewart flicks a high pass forward. Mick Lineker collects the pass. Mick Lineker knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Oxford United

Darlington
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
2
2
Shots off Target
9
2
Offsides
3
1
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
70.1%
29.9%
Play Area
25.4%
44.8%
29.9%

Scorers
Joe Smith 22
Paul Jobson 73
Michael Goldberg 30
Jason Neville 47

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Michael Goldberg of Darlington

Match Ratings
1.Michael Barton (GK)
6
2.Jason Edghill (DEF)
6
3.Chris Jobson (DEF)
6
4.Darius Philips (DEF)
6
5.Mick Lineker (MID)
5
6.Stephen Stewart (MID)
8
7.Joe Smith (MID)goal scored
8
8.Paul Jobson (MID)goal scored
8
9.John Brown (ATT)
7
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.Lomano Jackson (GK)
6
2.Syd Boateng (DEF)
6
3.Nicholas Westwood (DEF)
6
4.Daniel Griffin (DEF)
6
5.Alberto Beagrie (MID)yellow card
5
6.Omer Stamp (MID)
6
7.Michael Goldberg (MID)goal scored
8
8.Clive Deane (MID)
6
9.Jason Neville (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Robert Cutler (ATT)
6
11.Duncan Summerbee (ATT)
6
 
12.James Mowbray (GK)
6
13.Danny Parker (ATT)
6
14.Syd Oliver (ATT)
6