Match Report
| Oxford United | Oxford United |  |  | Mansfield Town | Mansfield Town | ||||||||||||||||
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| Michael Barton | M. Barton |  | 41 | G |  | 1 | | G | 53 | | Colin Moffat | C. Moffat | |||||||||
| Jason Edghill | J. Edghill | | 52 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 51 | | Dion Defoe | D. Defoe | |||||||||
| Chris Jobson | C. Jobson | | 42 | D | | 3 | | D | 47 | | Dave Beckham | D. Beckham | |||||||||
| Darius Philips | D. Philips | | 40 | D | | 4 | | D | 45 | | Richard Green | R. Green | |||||||||
| Mick Lineker | M. Lineker | | 50 | M | | 5 | | D | 41 | | Gavin Sharpe | G. Sharpe | |||||||||
| Stephen Stewart | S. Stewart | | 49 | M | | 6 | | M | 45 | | Robert Joseph | R. Joseph | |||||||||
| Joe Smith | J. Smith | | 46 | M | | 7 | | M | 45 | | Nwankwo Draper | N. Draper | |||||||||
| Paul Jobson | P. Jobson | | 43 | M | | 8 | | M | 42 | | David Sturridge | D. Sturridge | |||||||||
| John Brown | J. Brown | | 44 | A | | 9 | |  | M | 42 | | Eddie Barrett | E. Barrett | ||||||||
| Nigel Woodcock | N. Woodcock | | 42 | A | | | 10 | | A | 54 | | Chris Galli | C. Galli | ||||||||
| Carl Lumsdon | C. Lumsdon | | 38 | A | | 11 | | A | 50 | | David Cutler | D. Cutler | |||||||||
| Darren Morris | D. Morris | | 42 | M | | 12 | | A | 45 | | Dean Eustace | D. Eustace | |||||||||
| Malcolm Carrick | M. Carrick | | 41 | G | | 13 | | G | 45 | | George Fowler | G. Fowler | |||||||||
| Steven Hapgood | S. Hapgood | | 39 | G | | 14 | | D | 40 | | Ivan Deane | I. Deane | |||||||||
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Kassam Stadium where Oxford United play host to Mansfield Town. A crowd of 2,752 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Oxford United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Mansfield Town appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Dean Weir.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Oxford United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Mansfield Town appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Dean Weir.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Mansfield Town get the match underway!
2.43
0-0Joe Smith catches David Sturridge on the ankles. Joe Smith is warned by the referee! David Sturridge stretches but gets up unharmed.
3.42
0-0Jason Edghill threads a neat ball through to Joe Smith. Joe Smith deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mick Lineker. Mick Lineker puts a great ball through. John Brown runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
10.45
0-0Seeing a gap ahead, David Sturridge plays the ball forward to Robert Joseph. Robert Joseph sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Good keeping from Michael Barton as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
11.46
0-0Corner kick to Mansfield Town. Robert Joseph chips it out wide. Some silky footwork from Richard Green provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
14.10
Nwankwo Draper flicks a high pass forward. David Sturridge collects the pass. David Sturridge whips in a cross ball towards Chris Galli. Chris Galli directs the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Michael Barton manages to keep it out.
16.37
0-1Dion Defoe knocks the ball forward to Nwankwo Draper. Showing composure, Nwankwo Draper plays the ball forward to David Cutler. David Cutler flicks a high pass forward. David Sturridge controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Some awkward footwork from David Sturridge provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
20.00
0-1Richard Green kicks a strong pass forward to Nwankwo Draper. Nwankwo Draper changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Nwankwo Draper shoots from distance but slams it into the crowd!
21.50
Dion Defoe threads a neat ball through to Nwankwo Draper. Nwankwo Draper sees space and advances. Nwankwo Draper shoots from 20 yards but slams it into the crowd!
26.53
Seeing a gap ahead, Mick Lineker plays the ball forward to John Brown. John Brown advances inside the box! John Brown looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but slams it into the crowd!
27.41
David Sturridge threads a neat ball through to David Cutler. David Cutler plays a quick one-two with Chris Galli and rushes in on goal... David Cutler looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
32.53
Robert Joseph controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Eddie Barrett. Eddie Barrett cuts inside the box! Eddie Barrett cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
36.39
David Sturridge makes a probing pass to Nwankwo Draper. Nwankwo Draper shoots from outside the area but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
42.21
Chris Jobson flicks a high ball forward to Darius Philips who takes it down. Darius Philips knocks the ball forward to John Brown. John Brown whips in a cross ball towards Nigel Woodcock. Nigel Woodcock rises majestically and gets a header on goal but is denied by Colin Moffat. Excellent save.
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. Mansfield Town also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Oxford United kick off!
47.33
Joe Smith clumsily knocks into Nwankwo Draper. The referee calls over Joe Smith again and warns him to calm down! Nwankwo Draper hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
53.30
Robert Joseph controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Eddie Barrett. Eddie Barrett makes a probing pass to Nwankwo Draper but he's offside!
54.59
John Brown takes the throw-in. Joe Smith surges forward with the ball. Joe Smith skips past Richard Green! Joe Smith rockets a shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Great save!
55.59
Robert Joseph hacks Joe Smith from behind! Robert Joseph is warned by the referee! Joe Smith runs off the knock.
57.27
Joe Smith hits a low pass to Nigel Woodcock. Nigel Woodcock plays a scrappy one-two with Joe Smith and advances towards the goal... Nigel Woodcock makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Oxford United are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
59.28
Chris Jobson makes a simple pass to Joe Smith. Joe Smith advances with the ball. Joe Smith lofts in a cross ball towards Carl Lumsdon. Carl Lumsdon directs the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by Colin Moffat.
60.54
0-1Corner kick to Oxford United. Mick Lineker plays it out to the edge of the box. Nwankwo Draper gets to the ball and kicks it upfield to safety.
67.07
0-1Joe Smith clumsily knocks into Robert Joseph. Joe Smith is shown the yellow card! Robert Joseph carries on, but is struggling a bit.
75.15
Jason Edghill clumsily knocks into David Sturridge. Jason Edghill is given a warning by the referee! David Sturridge grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
77.55
0-1Mansfield Town have made a substitution with Ivan Deane replacing Chris Galli .
78.56
0-1Nwankwo Draper sees David Sturridge in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. David Sturridge knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Chris Jobson.
81.12
Robert Joseph clumsily knocks into Paul Jobson. Robert Joseph is given another warning by the referee! Paul Jobson runs off the knock.
83.05
0-1Stephen Stewart makes a probing pass to Joe Smith. Joe Smith knocks in a cross ball towards Stephen Stewart. Stephen Stewart powers a header at goal but somehow Dion Defoe happens to be in the right place to block it.
84.42
David Sturridge threads the ball through to Nwankwo Draper. Nwankwo Draper whips in a cross ball towards Robert Joseph. Robert Joseph connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Michael Barton gathers the ball up comfortably. Well saved!
87.07
Darius Philips threads a neat ball through to Paul Jobson. Paul Jobson hits a low pass to John Brown. John Brown tries a spectacular long range effort but slams it into the crowd!
90.00
Darius Philips catches Robert Joseph on the ankles. Darius Philips is given a warning by the referee! Robert Joseph hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
4
4
Shots off Target
3
6
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
5
2
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
46.2%
53.8%
Play Area
28.2%
50%
21.8%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to David Sturridge of Mansfield Town |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Michael Barton (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Jason Edghill (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Chris Jobson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Darius Philips (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Mick Lineker (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Stephen Stewart (MID) | 6 | |
| 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. | Darren Morris (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Malcolm Carrick (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Steven Hapgood (GK) | 0 | |
| 1. | Colin Moffat (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Dion Defoe (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Dave Beckham (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Richard Green (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Gavin Sharpe (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Robert Joseph (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Nwankwo Draper (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | David Sturridge (MID) |  | 9 |
| 9. | Eddie Barrett (MID) | 7 | |
| 10. | Chris Galli (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | David Cutler (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Dean Eustace (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | George Fowler (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Ivan Deane (DEF) | 6 | |