Match Report
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Kassam Stadium where Oxford United play host to Manchester United. A crowd of 20,554 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Oxford United and Manchester United are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Oleg Mcgreal.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Oxford United and Manchester United are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Oleg Mcgreal.
0.00
Manchester United get the match underway!
2.50
Kieron Lua-Lua passes the ball forward to John Oliver. John Oliver controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Carlos Dario García. Carlos Dario García knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Eben Dugbatey who gathers it comfortably.
3.38
Nicholas Goldberg hits it upfield. Matt Naysmith knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Jean Chr. Tourenne is offside!
4.09
Rene Visser chips the ball to his team mate, Daniel Vega. Daniel Vega controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Marek Rzasa. Marek Rzasa knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
8.07
John Godber flicks the ball to his team mate, David Palmer. David Palmer sees Darius Moncur just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Darius Moncur strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
14.57
John Oliver makes a beautiful solo run. John Oliver makes a simple pass, allowing John Godber to run into the box. John Godber side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it is tipped over by Eben Dugbatey.
16.24
It's a corner kick. Yoann Rizzetto loops the ball in to towards the near post. Eben Dugbatey jumps up and plucks the ball out of the air.
20.47
Matt Naysmith passes the ball forward to Marek Rzasa. Marek Rzasa controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Jean Chr. Tourenne through on goal. Jean Chr. Tourenne muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it's a woeful effort!
21.02
Daniel Vega knocks the ball forward to Matt Naysmith. Matt Naysmith sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
22.53
Yoann Rizzetto pushes mid-way up the pitch. Yoann Rizzetto flicks the ball to his team mate, Carlos Dario García. Carlos Dario García tries a spectacular long range effort. It curls slightly but Eben Dugbatey manages to gather it.
27.01
Darius Moncur flicks a high pass forward to David Palmer who brings the ball under control. David Palmer whips in a cross ball towards Carlos Dario García. Carlos Dario García shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it is deflected wide by Abdelmalek Pardeilhan.
28.55
Darius Moncur takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Rene Visser gets to the ball and kicks it upfield to safety.
36.11
David Palmer knocks the ball to his team mate, John Godber. John Godber plays a quick one-two with Niccolo Dixon and rushes in on goal... John Godber makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
39.54
Rene Visser clumsily knocks into John Godber. Rene Visser is shown the yellow card! John Godber stretches but gets up unharmed.
42.34
John Oliver deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Carlos Dario García. Carlos Dario García knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Eben Dugbatey who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Oxford United have changed their lineup with Franco Belardi replacing Sebastian Barkero. Manchester United appear unchanged since the first half. The Oxford United players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and Oxford United kick off!
49.32
Rene Visser plays the ball forward to Guilherme Teixeira. Guilherme Teixeira whips in a cross ball towards Jean Chr. Tourenne. Jean Chr. Tourenne flicks the ball with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
60.24
Oxford United have made a substitution with Kew Meijndershagen replacing Bart Bertjens .
61.33
Kieron Lua-Lua hits a low pass to Darius Moncur. Darius Moncur makes a probing pass to David Palmer. David Palmer lofts in a cross ball towards Niccolo Dixon. Niccolo Dixon gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but Eben Dugbatey reads it well. Fabulous stop!
75.19
Kieron Lua-Lua flicks a high ball forward to Niccolo Dixon who takes it down. Niccolo Dixon makes a simple pass, allowing Carlos Dario García to run into the box. Carlos Dario García makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but Eben Dugbatey reads it well. Great save!
78.43
Kieron Lua-Lua controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, John Oliver. John Oliver flicks a high pass forward. Niccolo Dixon controls it well on his chest. Niccolo Dixon plays a scrappy one-two with David Palmer and stumbles forward towards the goal... Niccolo Dixon side-steps and rifles a shot at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
79.28
Nicholas Goldberg advances with the ball. Nicholas Goldberg flicks a high pass forward. Marek Rzasa collects the pass. Marek Rzasa controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
83.39
Darius Moncur plays the ball forward to John Oliver. John Oliver flicks a high pass forward to Carlos Dario García who brings the ball under control. Carlos Dario García threads the ball through to Niccolo Dixon but he's offside!
84.46
With great vision, John Godber plays the ball forward to Darius Moncur. Darius Moncur deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Niccolo Dixon but the linesman indicates offside!
85.19
Rene Visser makes a high pass forward. Guilherme Teixeira shows exceptional athleticism as he brings the ball under control. Guilherme Teixeira whips in a cross ball towards Jean Chr. Tourenne. Jean Chr. Tourenne flicks the ball with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
90.00
Abdelmalek Pardeilhan makes a probing pass to Nicholas Goldberg. Nicholas Goldberg makes a simple pass to Marek Rzasa. Marek Rzasa plays a one-two with Jean Chr. Tourenne and advances towards the goal... Marek Rzasa muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
3
7
Shots off Target
3
1
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
40.8%
59.2%
Play Area
26.8%
47.9%
25.4%
Scorers
Jean Chr. Tourenne 49, 85 Marek Rzasa 90 | Darius Moncur 8 |
Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Jean Chr. Tourenne of Oxford United |
Match Ratings
1. | Eben Dugbatey (GK) | 8 | |
2. | Sebastian Barkero (DEF) | 6 | |
3. | Abdelmalek Pardeilhan (DEF) | 6 | |
4. | Nicholas Goldberg (DEF) | 6 | |
5. | Bart Bertjens (DEF) | 6 | |
6. | Daniel Vega (MID) | 6 | |
7. | Rene Visser (MID) | ![]() | 6 |
8. | Matt Naysmith (MID) | 6 | |
9. | Guilherme Teixeira (ATT) | 7 | |
10. | Jean Chr. Tourenne (ATT) | ![]() ![]() | 9 |
11. | Marek Rzasa (ATT) | ![]() | 8 |
12. | Franco Belardi (DEF) | 6 | |
13. | Kew Meijndershagen (DEF) | 6 | |
14. | Niccolo Hurst (MID) | 0 |
1. | Yemon Kimura (GK) | 6 | |
2. | Patrick Palmer (DEF) | 6 | |
3. | Kieron Lua-Lua (DEF) | 7 | |
4. | Yoann Rizzetto (DEF) | 6 | |
5. | Daniel Wainwright (DEF) | 6 | |
6. | Darius Moncur (MID) | ![]() | 8 |
7. | John Godber (MID) | 6 | |
8. | John Oliver (MID) | 7 | |
9. | David Palmer (ATT) | 7 | |
10. | Carlos Dario García (ATT) | 6 | |
11. | Niccolo Dixon (ATT) | 6 | |
12. | Arthur Mustoe (MID) | 0 | |
13. | Spencer Wiltord (GK) | 0 | |
14. | Mike Fortune (MID) | 0 |