Match Report
| Oxford United | Oxford United |  |  | Peterborough United | Peterborough United | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Spencer Upson | S. Upson |  | 48 | G |  | 1 | | G | 44 | | Stanley May | S. May | |||||||||
| Jason Edghill | J. Edghill | | 52 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 47 | | Danny Philips | D. Philips | |||||||||
| Chris Jobson | C. Jobson | | 42 | D | | 3 | |  | D | 42 | | Leon Adams | L. Adams | ||||||||
| Darius Philips | D. Philips | | 40 | D | | 4 | | D | 40 | | Leon Taylor | L. Taylor | |||||||||
| James Gerrard | J. Gerrard | | 52 | M | | 5 | | D | 39 | | Billy Bolton | B. Bolton | |||||||||
| Mick Lineker | M. Lineker | | 51 | M | | 6 | | D | 35 | | Mike Brooking | M. Brooking | |||||||||
| Graham Scales | G. Scales | | 46 | M | | 7 | | M | 44 | | Seth Dublin | S. Dublin | |||||||||
| Paul Jobson | P. Jobson | | 44 | M | | 8 | | M | 44 | | Alfred Ball | A. Ball | |||||||||
| Sylvain Plowright | S. Plowright | | 50 | A | | 9 | | M | 43 | | Alfred White | A. White | |||||||||
| Nigel Woodcock | N. Woodcock | | 42 | A | | | 10 | | A | 62 | | Danny Green | D. Green | ||||||||
| Nigel Williams | N. Williams | | 36 | A | | 11 | | A | 50 | | Colin Gilchrist | C. Gilchrist | |||||||||
| Darren Morris | D. Morris | | 43 | M | | 12 | | A | 46 | | Fredrik Dublin | F. Dublin | |||||||||
| Michael Barton | M. Barton | | 41 | G | | 13 | | A | 41 | | Aaron Crooks | A. Crooks | |||||||||
| Lomano Bastin | L. Bastin | | 41 | M | | 14 | | A | 41 | | Simon Owen | S. Owen | |||||||||
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Kassam Stadium where Oxford United play host to Peterborough United. Its a sell-out today with the 3,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Oxford United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Peterborough United appear to be shaped for 5-3-2.
Today's match is refereed by Oleg Cole.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Oxford United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Peterborough United appear to be shaped for 5-3-2.
Today's match is refereed by Oleg Cole.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Peterborough United kicking off!
2.34
0-0Alfred White makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alfred Ball. Alfred Ball plays a one-two with Colin Gilchrist and advances towards the goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Alfred Ball provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
6.38
0-0Alfred Ball threads a neat ball through to Danny Green. Danny Green threads the ball through to Alfred White but he's offside!
9.24
Alfred White makes a probing pass to Seth Dublin. Seth Dublin shoots from distance. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
16.33
0-0Danny Green hacks Jason Edghill from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Jason Edghill stretches but gets up unharmed.
21.06
0-0Alfred Ball hacks Mick Lineker from behind! The referee brings Alfred Ball to one side and gives him a warning! Mick Lineker stretches but gets up unharmed.
22.34
With intelligent imagination, Mick Lineker laces a weighted ball forward to Paul Jobson. Paul Jobson tries a spectacular long range effort but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
28.00
Graham Scales threads a neat ball through to Nigel Williams. Nigel Williams threads the ball through to Sylvain Plowright but he's offside!
34.14
0-0The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
36.03
0-0Chris Jobson threads a neat ball through to Jason Edghill. Without breaking stride, Jason Edghill plays the ball forward to Sylvain Plowright. Sylvain Plowright knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Stanley May who gathers it comfortably.
42.45
0-0Alfred Ball knocks the ball forward to Seth Dublin. Seth Dublin makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Danny Green. Danny Green shoots from 20 yards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
44.25
Alfred Ball flicks a high pass forward to Danny Green who brings the ball under control. Danny Green skips past Chris Jobson! Danny Green cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball comes in low, but Spencer Upson comfortably smothers it!
45.00
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Oxford United appear unchanged since the first half. Peterborough United also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Oxford United kick off!
47.31
1-0Paul Jobson hits a low pass to Sylvain Plowright. Sylvain Plowright rushes past Leon Adams! Sylvain Plowright comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
51.30
Alfred Ball takes it forward alone. Alfred Ball shoots from outside the area. The ball skims nastily along the wet ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
57.42
Alfred Ball knocks the ball forward to Alfred White. Alfred White knocks the ball forward to Colin Gilchrist. Colin Gilchrist runs straight at the defence! Colin Gilchrist comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
59.42
Mick Lineker hits a low pass to Sylvain Plowright. Sylvain Plowright advances inside the box! Some silky footwork from Sylvain Plowright provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it's drastically wayward!
60.37
Alfred White kicks a strong pass forward to Colin Gilchrist. Colin Gilchrist plays a scrappy one-two with Danny Green and advances towards the goal... Colin Gilchrist rockets a shot on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
65.52
Paul Jobson knocks the ball forward to Sylvain Plowright. Sylvain Plowright cuts inside the box! Sylvain Plowright makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it flies well off target!
71.37
Leon Adams hacks Graham Scales from behind! The referee warns Leon Adams to calm down! Graham Scales stretches but gets up unharmed.
72.46
Sylvain Plowright brings the ball forward. Sylvain Plowright puts a great ball through. Nigel Woodcock runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
78.55
Mick Lineker comes in with a late challenge on Alfred Ball. The referee brings Mick Lineker to one side and gives him a warning! Alfred Ball hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
79.44
Jason Edghill knocks the ball forward to Nigel Woodcock. Nigel Woodcock flicks a high pass forward. Sylvain Plowright controls it well on his chest. Sylvain Plowright shoots from 20 yards but it slams into the crowd!
83.19
Alfred White clumsily knocks into James Gerrard. Alfred White is given a warning by the referee! James Gerrard stretches but gets up unharmed.
84.37
Chris Jobson gives the ball a hefty kick upfield. Nigel Williams knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Nigel Woodcock is offside!
87.21
Jason Edghill hits a low pass to Graham Scales. Graham Scales kicks a strong pass forward to Sylvain Plowright. Sylvain Plowright lofts in a cross ball towards Nigel Woodcock. Nigel Woodcock makes a deft header. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
90.00
Leon Adams flicks the ball to his team mate, Danny Green. Danny Green plays a one-two with Colin Gilchrist and advances towards the goal... Danny Green cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
3
Shots on Target
2
5
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
3
1
Fouls
1
4
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
52.6%
47.4%
Play Area
30.3%
42.1%
27.6%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Sylvain Plowright of Oxford United |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Spencer Upson (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Jason Edghill (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Chris Jobson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Darius Philips (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | James Gerrard (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Mick Lineker (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Graham Scales (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Paul Jobson (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Sylvain Plowright (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 10. | Nigel Woodcock (ATT) | | 7 |
| 11. | Nigel Williams (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Darren Morris (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Michael Barton (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Lomano Bastin (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Stanley May (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Danny Philips (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Leon Adams (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Leon Taylor (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Billy Bolton (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Mike Brooking (DEF) | 6 | |
| 7. | Seth Dublin (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Alfred Ball (MID) | | 8 |
| 9. | Alfred White (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Danny Green (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 11. | Colin Gilchrist (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Fredrik Dublin (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Aaron Crooks (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Simon Owen (ATT) | 0 | |