Match Report


Oxford UnitedOxford United     Sheffield WednesdaySheffield Wednesday
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Michael BartonM. Barton41
G
1
G
50Liam BouldL. Bould
Jason EdghillJ. Edghill52
D
2
D
56Danny GrimandiD. Grimandi
Chris JobsonC. Jobson42
D
3
D
51Ashley CadamarteriA. Cadamarteri
Darius PhilipsD. Philips40
D
4captain
D
47Paul HackworthP. Hackworth
Mick LinekerM. Lineker50
M
5
M
54Dominic BradyD. Brady
Stephen StewartS. Stewart49
M
6
M
53Matthew MilliganM. Milligan
Joe SmithJ. Smith46
M
7
M
52Robert BrambleR. Bramble
Paul JobsonP. Jobson43
M
8
M
44Tony CraddockT. Craddock
Nigel WoodcockN. Woodcock41
A
9
M
41Marcus DichioM. Dichio
Carl LumsdonC. Lumsdon38
A
captain10
A
64Mark RodgersM. Rodgers
Matt StandingM. Standing36
A
11
A
46Frederico CamineroF. Caminero
 
Malcolm CarrickM. Carrick41
G
12
G
46Nwankwo GoldbergN. Goldberg
Darren MorrisD. Morris41
M
13
A
45Ralph MustoeR. Mustoe
Steven HapgoodS. Hapgood39
G
14
D
45Brendan RobsonB. Robson

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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Kassam Stadium where Oxford United play host to Sheffield Wednesday. A crowd of 2,531 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Oxford United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Sheffield Wednesday appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Today's match is refereed by Dean Weir.


0.00
The whistle blows and Oxford United kick off!
3.45
Stephen Stewart passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Nigel Woodcock. Nigel Woodcock shoots from long range. Magnificent save by Liam Bould!
16.33
Tony Craddock flicks a high ball forward to Frederico Caminero who takes it down. Frederico Caminero skips past Jason Edghill! Frederico Caminero tries a spectacular strike but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
18.19
Darius Philips controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Joe Smith. Joe Smith runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Joe Smith makes a probing pass to Nigel Woodcock but he's offside!
21.23
Matthew Milligan knocks the ball to his team mate, Mark Rodgers. Mark Rodgers shoots from long range but slams it into the crowd!
24.13
Marcus Dichio chips the ball to his team mate, Robert Bramble. Robert Bramble shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
26.16
Paul Hackworth makes a probing pass to Matthew Milligan. Matthew Milligan flicks a high pass forward. Dominic Brady collects the pass. Dominic Brady whips in a cross ball towards Frederico Caminero. Frederico Caminero gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
28.31
Matthew Milligan knocks the ball forward to Mark Rodgers. Mark Rodgers makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Frederico Caminero but he's offside!
32.37
Tony Craddock chips the ball to his team mate, Marcus Dichio. Marcus Dichio shoots from 20 yards. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
36.24
Tony Craddock chips the ball to his team mate, Mark Rodgers. Mark Rodgers plays a one-two with Robert Bramble and advances towards the goal... Mark Rodgers rockets a shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
38.25
Joe Smith runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Joe Smith controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies just wide!
39.25
Matthew Milligan changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Matthew Milligan advances inside the box! Matthew Milligan side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
42.36
Chris Jobson barges into Frederico Caminero. Chris Jobson is warned by the referee! Frederico Caminero gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
45.00
Stephen Stewart receives the ball from a throw-in from Mick Lineker. Stephen Stewart knocks the ball forward to Matt Standing. Matt Standing plays a one-two with Nigel Woodcock and rushes in on goal... Matt Standing looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Liam Bould easily gets down and covers it.
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. Sheffield Wednesday also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Sheffield Wednesday start the second half!
51.07
Tony Craddock knocks the ball forward to Mark Rodgers. Mark Rodgers controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies wide!
53.42
Mark Rodgers catches Darius Philips on the ankles. The referee warns Mark Rodgers to calm down! Darius Philips runs off the knock.
55.07
Chris Jobson knocks the ball forward to Joe Smith. Joe Smith threads a neat ball through to Stephen Stewart. Stephen Stewart makes a probing pass between the defence to Carl Lumsdon. Carl Lumsdon looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it is tipped over by Liam Bould.
56.14
Mick Lineker takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Danny Grimandi chests the ball down and quickly clears it out of the danger area!
60.17
Sheffield Wednesday have made a substitution with Ralph Mustoe replacing Tony Craddock .
61.20
Chris Jobson catches Frederico Caminero on the ankles. Chris Jobson is warned by the referee again! Frederico Caminero hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
63.09
Jason Edghill changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Jason Edghill plays a scrappy one-two with Carl Lumsdon and advances towards the goal... Jason Edghill rockets a shot on goal but it flies well off target!
69.06
Ashley Cadamarteri pushes up the pitch. Seeing a gap ahead, Ashley Cadamarteri plays the ball forward to Frederico Caminero. Frederico Caminero plays a quick one-two with Dominic Brady and rushes in on goal... Frederico Caminero cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
71.06
Paul Hackworth makes a strong solo run forward. Paul Hackworth deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mark Rodgers. Mark Rodgers makes a probing pass to Frederico Caminero but he's offside!
73.35
Ralph Mustoe controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dominic Brady. Dominic Brady tries a spectacular long range effort. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
77.37
Sheffield Wednesday have made 2 substitutions with Nwankwo Goldberg replacing Ashley Cadamarteri and Brendan Robson replacing Mark Rodgers .
78.38
Ralph Mustoe passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Matthew Milligan. Matthew Milligan rushes past Darius Philips! Matthew Milligan side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
81.42
Dominic Brady chips the ball to his team mate, Matthew Milligan. Matthew Milligan shoots from long range. Michael Barton gets down and covers it.
84.59
Mick Lineker threads a neat ball through to Paul Jobson. Paul Jobson plays a quick one-two with Matt Standing and rushes in on goal... Paul Jobson tries a spectacular strike. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
87.03
Nwankwo Goldberg flicks a high pass forward to Marcus Dichio who brings the ball under control. Marcus Dichio darts forward. Marcus Dichio shoots from 25 yards. Michael Barton gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
89.38
Marcus Dichio passes the ball forward to Brendan Robson. Brendan Robson tries a spectacular long range effort. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Oxford United

Sheffield Wednesday
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
4
6
Shots off Target
2
8
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
28.9%
71.1%
Play Area
28.9%
46.1%
25%

Scorers
Paul Jobson 85
Marcus Dichio 32
Matthew Milligan 39

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Matthew Milligan of Sheffield Wednesday

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

1.Liam Bould (GK)
7
2.Danny Grimandi (DEF)
6
3.Ashley Cadamarteri (DEF)
6
4.Paul Hackworth (DEF)
7
5.Dominic Brady (MID)
6
6.Matthew Milligan (MID)goal scored
9
7.Robert Bramble (MID)
6
8.Tony Craddock (MID)
7
9.Marcus Dichio (MID)goal scored
9
10.Mark Rodgers (ATT)
6
11.Frederico Caminero (ATT)
7
 
12.Nwankwo Goldberg (GK)
6
13.Ralph Mustoe (ATT)
6
14.Brendan Robson (DEF)
6