Match Report
| Brentford | Brentford |  |  | Oxford United | Oxford United | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Ledley Keegan | L. Keegan |  | 52 | G |  | 1 | | G | 41 | | Michael Barton | M. Barton | |||||||||
| Clive Shields | C. Shields | | 54 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 52 | | Jason Edghill | J. Edghill | |||||||||
| Alfred Mason | A. Mason | | 46 | D |  | | 3 | | D | 42 | | Chris Jobson | C. Jobson | ||||||||
| Billy Ferdinand | B. Ferdinand | | 45 | D | | 4 | | D | 40 | | Darius Philips | D. Philips | |||||||||
| Henry Merson | H. Merson | | 63 | M | | 5 | | M | 50 | | Mick Lineker | M. Lineker | |||||||||
| Tarik Dogon | T. Dogon |  | 62 | M | | 6 | | M | 49 | | Stephen Stewart | S. Stewart | |||||||||
| James Evans | J. Evans | | 58 | M | | 7 | | M | 46 | | Joe Smith | J. Smith | |||||||||
| Nicky Upson | N. Upson | | 44 | M | | 8 | | M | 43 | | Paul Jobson | P. Jobson | |||||||||
| Edward Collymore | E. Collymore | | 47 | A | | 9 | | A | 44 | | John Brown | J. Brown | |||||||||
| Mick Hendrie | M. Hendrie | | 47 | A | | 10 | | | A | 42 | | Nigel Woodcock | N. Woodcock | ||||||||
| Brendan Cope | B. Cope | | 37 | A | | 11 | | A | 38 | | Carl Lumsdon | C. Lumsdon | |||||||||
| Clive Butt | C. Butt | | 41 | D | | 12 | | M | 42 | | Darren Morris | D. Morris | |||||||||
| Ruel Grimandi | R. Grimandi | | 38 | M | | 13 | | G | 41 | | Malcolm Carrick | M. Carrick | |||||||||
| Jermaine Christie | J. Christie | | 37 | D | | 14 | | G | 39 | | Steven Hapgood | S. Hapgood | |||||||||
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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Griffin Park where Brentford play host to Oxford United. A crowd of 2,672 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Brentford and Oxford United are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Dean Weir.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Brentford and Oxford United are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Dean Weir.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Oxford United kicking off!
2.33
0-0James Evans deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tarik Dogon. Tarik Dogon controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nicky Upson. Nicky Upson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
9.07
Clive Shields chips the ball to his team mate, Edward Collymore. Edward Collymore knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jason Edghill.
10.14
0-0Henry Merson sees a break and surges forward. Henry Merson flicks a high pass forward to Brendan Cope who brings the ball under control. Brendan Cope shoots from 25 yards but it's well over the bar!
12.45
John Brown threads a neat ball through to Carl Lumsdon. Carl Lumsdon knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Billy Ferdinand.
16.20
0-0Tarik Dogon sees Mick Hendrie in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Mick Hendrie flicks the ball to his team mate, Tarik Dogon. Tarik Dogon tries a spectacular strike but it is deflected wide by Darius Philips.
17.42
0-0Henry Merson takes a quick corner, playing it short to Alfred Mason. Alfred Mason flicks the ball across the goal. Carl Lumsdon reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
26.28
0-0Tarik Dogon catches Paul Jobson in the face with his elbow. Tarik Dogon is shown the red card!! Paul Jobson shakes off the knock.
30.50
0-1Chris Jobson kicks a strong pass forward to Paul Jobson. Paul Jobson flicks a high ball forward to Carl Lumsdon who takes it down. Carl Lumsdon shoots from distance. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
34.34
Joe Smith makes a probing pass to Stephen Stewart. Stephen Stewart shoots from 20 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
36.01
0-1Darius Philips hacks Brendan Cope from behind! Darius Philips is warned by the referee! Brendan Cope hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
42.10
Paul Jobson threads a neat ball through to Carl Lumsdon. Carl Lumsdon whips in a cross ball towards Paul Jobson. Paul Jobson outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Brentford appear unchanged since the first half. Oxford United also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with Brentford kicking off!
48.17
Joe Smith kicks a strong pass forward to Paul Jobson. Paul Jobson knocks the ball forward, putting Carl Lumsdon through on goal. Some good footwork from Carl Lumsdon provides some space. He shoots at goal but it's drastically wayward!
49.03
0-1Chris Jobson chips the ball to his team mate, John Brown. John Brown shoots from long range. Ledley Keegan gathers the ball up comfortably. Good save!
57.22
0-1Nicky Upson catches Stephen Stewart on the ankles. The referee calls over Nicky Upson and shows him a yellow card! Stephen Stewart hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
60.40
0-1Brentford have made a substitution with Ruel Grimandi replacing Henry Merson .
61.50
Brendan Cope catches Joe Smith on the ankles. The referee warns Brendan Cope to calm down! Joe Smith stretches but gets up unharmed.
67.58
Brendan Cope kicks a strong pass forward to Mick Hendrie. Mick Hendrie flicks a high pass forward. Edward Collymore controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Some good footwork from Edward Collymore provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball is deflected off Darius Philips and goes out of play.
69.17
0-1Corner kick to Brentford. James Evans plays it out to the edge of the box. Joe Smith gets to the ball and clears it up field.
73.02
Alfred Mason hacks Stephen Stewart from behind! Alfred Mason is warned by the referee! Stephen Stewart hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
75.28
Joe Smith flicks a high pass forward. Stephen Stewart collects the pass. Stephen Stewart knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by James Evans.
78.10
Stephen Stewart comes in with a late challenge on Brendan Cope. The referee warns Stephen Stewart to calm down! Brendan Cope stretches but gets up unharmed.
81.36
Jason Edghill flicks the ball to his team mate, Paul Jobson. Paul Jobson threads a neat ball through to Carl Lumsdon. Carl Lumsdon knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Clive Shields.
84.15
Clive Shields barges into Nigel Woodcock. The referee calls over Clive Shields and warns him to calm down! Nigel Woodcock stretches but gets up unharmed.
89.38
Darius Philips threads a neat ball through to Mick Lineker. Mick Lineker flicks a high ball forward to Nigel Woodcock who takes it down. Nigel Woodcock lofts in a cross ball towards Mick Lineker. Mick Lineker directs the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by Ledley Keegan. Excellent save.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
2
3
Shots off Target
1
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
5
2
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
1
0
Possession
48.7%
51.3%
Play Area
27.6%
52.6%
19.7%
Scorers
| Carl Lumsdon 31 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Carl Lumsdon of Oxford United |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Ledley Keegan (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Clive Shields (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Alfred Mason (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Billy Ferdinand (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Henry Merson (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Tarik Dogon (MID) |  | 3 |
| 7. | James Evans (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Nicky Upson (MID) |  | 5 |
| 9. | Edward Collymore (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Mick Hendrie (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Brendan Cope (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Clive Butt (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Ruel Grimandi (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Jermaine Christie (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Michael Barton (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Jason Edghill (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Chris Jobson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Darius Philips (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Mick Lineker (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Stephen Stewart (MID) | 5 | |
| 7. | Joe Smith (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Paul Jobson (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | John Brown (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Nigel Woodcock (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Carl Lumsdon (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 12. | Darren Morris (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Malcolm Carrick (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Steven Hapgood (GK) | 0 | |