Match Report
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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Kassam Stadium where Oxford United play host to Liverpool. A crowd of 20,584 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Oxford United and Liverpool are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Stuart Sturridge.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Oxford United and Liverpool are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Stuart Sturridge.
0.00
0-0Liverpool start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.03
0-0Ahmed Van Der Weerden makes an attacking run forward. Ahmed Van Der Weerden knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Adrian Lua-Lua.
3.49
0-0Paul Mike chips the ball to his team mate, Cor Van Den Bergh. Cor Van Den Bergh whips in a cross ball towards Pedro Lima. Pedro Lima makes a looping header on goal but it's a woeful effort!
10.38
0-0David Quaresma controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Pedro Lima. Pedro Lima lofts in a cross ball towards Cor Van Den Bergh. Cor Van Den Bergh powers a header at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
20.05
Mike Taylor flicks a high pass forward. David Quaresma collects the pass. David Quaresma threads a neat ball through to Cor Van Den Bergh. Cor Van Den Bergh shoots from 20 yards but it is tipped over by Eben Dugbatey.
30.58
Ahmed Van Der Weerden hits a low pass to Jose Campos. Jose Campos finds some space and shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Fabricio Pereyra!
32.10
Ahmed Van Der Weerden flicks a high pass forward to Nigel Thatcher who brings the ball under control. Nigel Thatcher knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Paul Mike.
33.52
0-1Paul Mike knocks the ball forward to Cor Van Den Bergh. Cor Van Den Bergh plays a scrappy one-two with Pedro Lima and advances towards the goal... Cor Van Den Bergh looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
39.33
Pedro Lima makes a simple pass to Cor Van Den Bergh. Cor Van Den Bergh makes a simple pass, allowing Marcos Bravo to run into the box. Some silky footwork from Marcos Bravo provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. It's there!! Eben Dugbatey has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
42.26
Sebastian Barkero hits a low pass to Miguel Delgado. Miguel Delgado sees Jose Campos in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jose Campos sees Nigel Thatcher just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Nigel Thatcher provides some space. He curls a shot at goal. Fabricio Pereyra gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
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. Liverpool also appear unchanged since the first half. The Oxford United players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Oxford United kick off!
47.06
0-2Liverpool are playing very deep making it very hard for their opposition to get back into the game.
48.23
0-2Tiago Monteiro hacks Pedro Lima from behind! The referee motions to Tiago Monteiro to come over. It's a red card!! Pedro Lima stretches but gets up unharmed.
57.59
Adrian Lua-Lua flicks a high pass forward. David Quaresma holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. David Quaresma knocks the ball forward to Pedro Lima. Pedro Lima deftly passes the ball to Robert Dixon, releasing him through on goal. Robert Dixon muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Fantastic reaction save from Eben Dugbatey!
59.31
0-2Nigel Thatcher catches David Quaresma on the ankles. The referee calls over Nigel Thatcher and shows him a yellow card! David Quaresma hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
60.59
0-2Liverpool have made a substitution with Neil Seaman replacing Paul Mike .
63.37
Richard Hamilton threads a neat ball through to Bojan Isaksson. Bojan Isaksson makes a beautiful solo run. Bojan Isaksson knocks the ball to his team mate, Marcos Bravo. Marcos Bravo shows great control and tries a shot on goal but somehow Eben Dugbatey manages to keep it out.
71.42
Ahmed Van Der Weerden hacks Adrian Lua-Lua from behind! The referee calls over Ahmed Van Der Weerden and shows him a yellow card! Adrian Lua-Lua stretches but gets up unharmed.
77.48
Oxford United have made a substitution with Kieron Sherwood replacing Jose Campos .Liverpool have made 2 substitutions with Nicky Moffat replacing Bojan Isaksson and Paolo Lisbie replacing Marcos Bravo .
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
2
6
Shots off Target
0
1
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
3
0
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
1
0
Possession
46.4%
53.6%
Play Area
24.6%
44.9%
30.4%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Cor Van Den Bergh of Liverpool |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Eben Dugbatey (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Sebastian Barkero (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Abdelmalek Pardeilhan (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Jose Campos (ATT) | 6 | |
| 5. | Bart Bertjens (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Miguel Delgado (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Ahmed Van Der Weerden (MID) |  | 6 |
| 8. | David Lopes (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Bjšrn Van Den Bergh (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Nigel Thatcher (ATT) | | 6 |
| 11. | Kieron Sherwood (DEF) | 6 | |
| 12. | Tiago Monteiro (DEF) |  | 3 |
| 13. | Niccolo Hurst (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Francesco Prete (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Fabricio Pereyra (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Richard Hamilton (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Adrian Lua-Lua (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Bojan Isaksson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Mike Taylor (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | David Quaresma (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Robert Dixon (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Paul Mike (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Pedro Lima (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Marcos Bravo (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 11. | Cor Van Den Bergh (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Nicky Moffat (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Neil Seaman (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Paolo Lisbie (ATT) | 6 | |