Match Report
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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Kassam Stadium where Oxford United play host to Liverpool. A crowd of 19,521 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Oxford United are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Liverpool appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Danny Fenton.
The pitch is in good condition.
Oxford United are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Liverpool appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Danny Fenton.
0.00
The first half starts with Oxford United kicking off!
2.46
Marcos Bravo knocks the ball forward to Carlos Dario García. Carlos Dario García whips in a cross ball towards Alfredo Butragueno. With a superhuman jump, Alfredo Butragueno connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but Eben Dugbatey reads it well. Quality keeping!
3.33
Mike Taylor threads a neat ball through to David Quaresma. David Quaresma finds some space and shoots from distance but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
4.57
Paul Mike flicks a high ball forward to Robert Dixon who takes it down. Robert Dixon makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Marcos Bravo. Marcos Bravo knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Eben Dugbatey who gathers it comfortably.
6.55
James Campbell barges into Paul Mike. The referee calls over James Campbell and warns him to calm down! Paul Mike runs off the knock.
8.30
Richard Hamilton flicks a high pass forward. David Quaresma controls it well on his chest. David Quaresma threads a neat ball through to Alfredo Butragueno. Alfredo Butragueno plays a scrappy one-two with Carlos Dario García and advances towards the goal... Alfredo Butragueno muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball curls but is deflected over the bar by Tiago Monteiro.
9.45
It's a corner kick. Robert Dixon loops the ball over to the far post. Eben Dugbatey gets down and smothers the ball with his body.
10.02
David Quaresma flicks the ball to his team mate, Alfredo Butragueno. Alfredo Butragueno chips the ball to his team mate, Carlos Dario García. Carlos Dario García tries a spectacular strike. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
12.55
David Quaresma makes a simple pass to Alfredo Butragueno. Alfredo Butragueno lofts in a cross ball towards Marcos Bravo. Marcos Bravo makes a convincing header. It's there!! Eben Dugbatey has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
18.50
Norman Unsworth sees space and advances. Norman Unsworth lofts in a cross ball towards Guilherme Teixeira. Guilherme Teixeira is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
26.25
Norman Unsworth decides to run forward with the ball. Norman Unsworth advances inside the box! Some silky footwork from Norman Unsworth provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but slams it into the crowd!
27.45
With imagination, Norman Unsworth laces a through ball forward to Guilherme Teixeira. Guilherme Teixeira knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Fabricio Pereyra who gathers it comfortably.
30.12
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
39.33
Richard Hamilton takes a short throw-in bringing David Quaresma into play. David Quaresma runs straight at the opposition's defence. David Quaresma controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Alfredo Butragueno through on goal. Alfredo Butragueno makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball skims nastily along the wet ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
45.00
Neil Seaman makes a probing pass to David Quaresma. With a delightful solo run, David Quaresma stretches the opposition's defence. David Quaresma threads the ball through into the box. Some awkward footwork from Carlos Dario García provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but Eben Dugbatey is on top of it.
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, Daniel Vega replacing Norman Unsworth and Enzo Panucci replacing James Campbell. Liverpool appear unchanged since the first half. The Oxford United players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Liverpool kick off and get the second half underway!
51.47
Paul Mike threads a neat ball through to Marcos Bravo. Marcos Bravo skips past Tiago Monteiro! Marcos Bravo rockets a shot on goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
57.24
Neil Seaman sees David Quaresma in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. David Quaresma flicks a high ball forward to Alfredo Butragueno who takes it down. Alfredo Butragueno puts a great ball through. Neil Seaman runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
59.06
Stephen King hits a low pass to Daniel Vega. Daniel Vega threads a neat ball through to Nicolas Soto. Nicolas Soto deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Enzo Panucci but the linesman indicates offside!
60.54
Liverpool have made 3 substitutions with Tommy Howey replacing Richard Hamilton, Guillermo Aguilar replacing Paul Mike and Paolo Lisbie replacing Alfredo Butragueno .
63.16
Neil Seaman makes a probing pass to Carlos Dario García. Carlos Dario García knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Enzo Panucci.
66.48
Enzo Panucci flicks the ball to his team mate, Daniel Vega. Daniel Vega rushes past Bojan Isaksson! Daniel Vega 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!!
69.33
Neil Seaman hits a low pass to David Quaresma. David Quaresma runs deep into the other half of the pitch. David Quaresma passes the ball forward to Carlos Dario García. Carlos Dario García comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 9 yards out. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
72.17
Tommy Howey takes a short throw-in bringing David Quaresma into play. David Quaresma chips the ball to his team mate, Robert Dixon. Robert Dixon threads the ball through to Paolo Lisbie. Paolo Lisbie lofts in a cross ball towards Carlos Dario García. Carlos Dario García whips the ball goalwards with his head but Eben Dugbatey reads it well. Quality keeping!
73.24
Guillermo Aguilar knocks the ball forward to Robert Dixon. Robert Dixon flicks a high ball forward to Paolo Lisbie who takes it down. Paolo Lisbie whips in a cross ball towards Carlos Dario García. Carlos Dario García outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but is denied by Daniel Vega. Excellent block.
75.29
Neil Seaman controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Paolo Lisbie. Paolo Lisbie lofts in a cross ball towards Marcos Bravo. Marcos Bravo powers a header at goal. Solid save from Eben Dugbatey.
77.37
David Quaresma makes a simple pass to Marcos Bravo. Marcos Bravo advances inside the box! Marcos Bravo muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It curls slightly but Eben Dugbatey manages to gather it effortlessly.
79.21
David Quaresma controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Marcos Bravo. Marcos Bravo makes a probing pass between the defence to Carlos Dario García. Carlos Dario García rockets a shot on goal. Carlos Dario García scores for Liverpool!!
89.51
David Quaresma kicks a strong pass forward to Paolo Lisbie. Paolo Lisbie shoots from 25 yards but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
5
Shots on Target
2
13
Shots off Target
1
2
Offsides
2
2
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
30.5%
69.5%
Play Area
35.4%
41.5%
23.2%
Scorers
| Guilherme Teixeira 19 Daniel Vega 66 | Marcos Bravo 13, 51 Alfredo Butragueno 39 Carlos Dario García 69, 79 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Marcos Bravo of Liverpool |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Eben Dugbatey (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Sebastian Barkero (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Stephen King (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Tiago Monteiro (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Kew Meijndershagen (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Norman Unsworth (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | James Campbell (MID) | 5 | |
| 8. | Guilherme Teixeira (ATT) | ![]() | 6 |
| 9. | Jean Chr. Tourenne (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Nicolas Soto (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Jose Campos (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Franco Belardi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Daniel Vega (MID) | ![]() | 7 |
| 14. | Enzo Panucci (MID) | 6 | |
| 1. | Fabricio Pereyra (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Richard Hamilton (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Bojan Isaksson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Mike Taylor (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Robert Dixon (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | David Quaresma (MID) | 9 | |
| 7. | Neil Seaman (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Paul Mike (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Alfredo Butragueno (ATT) | ![]() | 7 |
| 10. | Carlos Dario García (ATT) | ![]() ![]() | 8 |
| 11. | Marcos Bravo (ATT) | ![]() ![]() | 9 |
| 12. | Tommy Howey (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Guillermo Aguilar (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Paolo Lisbie (ATT) | 6 | |













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