Match Report


Oxford UnitedOxford United     Manchester UnitedManchester United
Rastislav SzabóRastislav Szabó Ben Couch Ben Couch
Eben DugbateyE. Dugbatey78
G
captain1
G
77Yemon KimuraY. Kimura
Sebastian BarkeroS. Barkero73
D
2
D
76Patrick PalmerP. Palmer
Abdelmalek PardeilhanA. Pardeilhan73
D
3
D
76Kieron Lua-LuaK. Lua-Lua
Nicholas GoldbergN. Goldberg72
D
4
D
78Yoann RizzettoY. Rizzetto
Bart BertjensB. Bertjens73
D
5
D
77Daniel WainwrightD. Wainwright
Miguel DelgadoM. Delgado77
M
6captain
M
87Darius MoncurD. Moncur
Ahmed Van Der WeerdenA. Van Der Weerden77
M
7
M
80Hannes StiepermannH. Stiepermann
David LopesD. Lopes78
M
8
M
83John GodberJ. Godber
Nigel ThatcherN. Thatcher72
A
9
A
75David EhioguD. Ehiogu
Bjšrn Van Den BerghB. Van Den Bergh71
A
10
A
80Alpay IzzetA. Izzet
Billy DickovB. Dickov76
A
11
A
82Niccolo DixonN. Dixon
 
Franco BelardiF. Belardi70
D
12
A
71Anthony GrayA. Gray
James CampbellJ. Campbell61
M
13
M
77Mike FortuneM. Fortune
Nicolas SotoN. Soto65
A
14
D
78Ledley MowbrayL. Mowbray

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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Kassam Stadium where Oxford United play host to Manchester United. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
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 Stuart Sturridge.


0.00
Manchester United get the match underway!
2.04
Kieron Lua-Lua makes a beautiful pass to the feet of John Godber. John Godber threads the ball through to Niccolo Dixon. Niccolo Dixon shoots from 20 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
3.53
Nicholas Goldberg surges forward with the ball. Nicholas Goldberg chips the ball to his team mate, Bjšrn Van Den Bergh. Bjšrn Van Den Bergh cuts inside the box! Bjšrn Van Den Bergh rockets a shot on goal but is denied by Yemon Kimura. Excellent save.
4.32
Daniel Wainwright makes a beautiful pass to the feet of John Godber. John Godber runs straight at the opposition's defence. John Godber knocks in a cross ball towards David Ehiogu. David Ehiogu powers a header at goal. Eben Dugbatey punches it away to safety.
8.27
Patrick Palmer clumsily knocks into Bjšrn Van Den Bergh. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Bjšrn Van Den Bergh stretches but gets up unharmed.
12.19
Abdelmalek Pardeilhan knocks the ball forward to David Lopes. David Lopes runs straight at the opposition's defence. David Lopes knocks the ball forward to Bjšrn Van Den Bergh but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
16.24
Sebastian Barkero brings the ball forward. Sebastian Barkero threads a neat ball through to Bjšrn Van Den Bergh. Bjšrn Van Den Bergh sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies just off target!
20.03
John Godber passes the ball forward to Niccolo Dixon. Niccolo Dixon whips in a cross ball towards Alpay Izzet. With a superhuman jump, Alpay Izzet connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. What a cracker!! Eben Dugbatey had no chance!! Goal for Manchester United!
26.46
John Godber hits a low pass to David Ehiogu. David Ehiogu shoots from outside the area but it is miles over!
27.06
Sebastian Barkero chips the ball to his team mate, Bjšrn Van Den Bergh. Bjšrn Van Den Bergh lofts in a cross ball towards David Lopes. With a superhuman jump, David Lopes connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it slams into the crowd!
28.58
Oxford United are keeping most of the possession.
30.23
Patrick Palmer knocks the ball to his team mate, Hannes Stiepermann. Hannes Stiepermann makes a simple pass to Niccolo Dixon. Niccolo Dixon knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
32.56
Hannes Stiepermann hits a low pass to Darius Moncur. Darius Moncur whips in a cross ball towards Niccolo Dixon. Niccolo Dixon gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. He makes it look easy!
33.46
Sebastian Barkero clumsily knocks into John Godber. Sebastian Barkero is given a warning by the referee! John Godber hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
34.31
John Godber threads the ball through to Yoann Rizzetto. Yoann Rizzetto flicks a high pass forward. David Ehiogu holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. David Ehiogu threads the ball through to John Godber but he's offside!
36.56
Kieron Lua-Lua makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Darius Moncur. Darius Moncur kicks a strong pass forward to Hannes Stiepermann. Hannes Stiepermann advances inside the box! Hannes Stiepermann cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Well saved!
42.00
Abdelmalek Pardeilhan knocks the ball to his team mate, Miguel Delgado. Miguel Delgado threads a neat ball through to David Lopes. David Lopes knocks in a cross ball towards Billy Dickov. Billy Dickov outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it is tipped over by Yemon Kimura.
43.41
It's a corner kick. Ahmed Van Der Weerden loops the ball in to towards the near post. Sebastian Barkero side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but Darius Moncur is on the line. He jumps and heads the ball over the bar!
44.03
Ahmed Van Der Weerden takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Bjšrn Van Den Bergh comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it whistles just wide of the post!
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. Manchester United 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
The whistle blows and Oxford United get the second half underway!
51.30
Ahmed Van Der Weerden hacks Hannes Stiepermann from behind! The referee motions to Ahmed Van Der Weerden to come over. It's a red card!! Hannes Stiepermann runs off the knock.
55.17
Hannes Stiepermann flicks a high pass forward to Alpay Izzet who brings the ball neatly under control. Alpay Izzet knocks in a cross ball towards Hannes Stiepermann. With a superhuman jump, Hannes Stiepermann connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Eben Dugbatey effortlessly punches it away to safety.
59.53
John Godber deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Niccolo Dixon. Niccolo Dixon plays a one-two with Darius Moncur and advances towards the goal... Niccolo Dixon makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Fantastic reaction save from Eben Dugbatey!
60.45
Oxford United have made a substitution with Franco Belardi replacing Sebastian Barkero .
61.55
Niccolo Dixon threads the ball through to Alpay Izzet. Alpay Izzet knocks in a cross ball towards David Ehiogu. David Ehiogu knocks the ball goalwards with his head but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
67.19
Patrick Palmer knocks the ball to his team mate, Darius Moncur. Darius Moncur sees Hannes Stiepermann in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Hannes Stiepermann lofts in a cross ball towards Niccolo Dixon. Niccolo Dixon is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Eben Dugbatey is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
73.00
Kieron Lua-Lua hits a low pass to John Godber. John Godber knocks the ball forward to Darius Moncur. Darius Moncur knocks in a cross ball towards Niccolo Dixon. Niccolo Dixon beats his man to it with a header. Niccolo Dixon scores for Manchester United!!
81.37
Niccolo Dixon flicks a high pass forward. David Ehiogu controls it well on his chest. David Ehiogu whips in a cross ball towards Niccolo Dixon. Niccolo Dixon beats his man to it with a header. Eben Dugbatey didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
83.27
Darius Moncur comes in with a late challenge on David Lopes. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! David Lopes hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
87.29
Yoann Rizzetto flicks a high pass forward. John Godber collects the pass. John Godber brings the ball forward. John Godber knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Eben Dugbatey who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Oxford United

Manchester United
Goals
0
3
Shots on Target
3
9
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
1
0

Possession
34.9%
65.1%
Play Area
27.9%
44.2%
27.9%

Scorers
Alpay Izzet 20
Niccolo Dixon 67, 73

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Niccolo Dixon of Manchester United

Match Ratings