Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Emirates Stadium where Arsenal play host to Oxford United. A crowd of 17,891 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Arsenal are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Oxford United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Chris Sheringham.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Arsenal are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Oxford United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Chris Sheringham.
0.00
Oxford United start the match!
4.31
With some swift thinking, Patricio Ferrer plays the ball forward to Neil Mccall. Neil Mccall shoots from long range but is denied by Eben Dugbatey. Excellent save.
8.17
Eben Gargo knocks the ball forward to Neil Mccall. Neil Mccall lofts in a cross ball towards Cedric Lurling. Cedric Lurling whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Great keeping!
9.47
Graham Vassell runs straight at the opposition's defence. Graham Vassell shoots from 20 yards but Eben Dugbatey reads it well. Excellent keeping!
15.41
Gavin Maclean flicks a high ball forward to Eben Gargo who takes it down. Eben Gargo kicks a strong pass forward to Cedric Lurling. Cedric Lurling lofts in a cross ball towards Neil Mccall. Neil Mccall outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Eben Dugbatey punches it away to safety.
16.42
Scott Rae flicks a high pass forward. Billy Dickov collects the pass. Billy Dickov runs straight at the defence! Billy Dickov strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. Magnificent save by Max King!
20.39
Sebastian Barkero takes a short throw-in bringing Abdelmalek Pardeilhan into play. Abdelmalek Pardeilhan makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Scott Rae. Scott Rae makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Billy Dickov. Billy Dickov runs straight at the defence! Billy Dickov looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent save!
22.29
Ricardo Soto barges into Scott Rae. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Scott Rae stretches but gets up unharmed.
26.15
Patricio Ferrer threads the ball through to Daniel Prieto. Daniel Prieto knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
30.05
Guilherme Teixeira clumsily knocks into Gavin Maclean. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Gavin Maclean stretches but gets up unharmed.
32.45
Gavin Maclean knocks the ball to his team mate, Neil Mccall. Neil Mccall plays a one-two with Mateus Pelado and advances towards the goal... Neil Mccall makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it's a woeful effort!
33.52
Daniel Vega flicks a high ball forward to Enzo Panucci who takes it down. Enzo Panucci hits a low pass to Guilherme Teixeira. Guilherme Teixeira shoots from just inside the box. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
34.21
Julian Reyes clumsily knocks into Scott Rae. The referee calls over Julian Reyes and shows him a yellow card! Scott Rae hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
36.42
With great vision, Gavin Maclean plays the ball forward to Eben Gargo. Eben Gargo makes a simple pass to Daniel Prieto. Daniel Prieto finds some space and shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
38.34
Bart Bertjens flicks a high pass forward. Daniel Vega holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Daniel Vega flicks a high ball forward to Bjšrn Van Den Bergh who takes it down. Bjšrn Van Den Bergh makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Billy Dickov. Billy Dickov comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 10 yards out. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
42.02
Daniel Vega makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Guilherme Teixeira. Guilherme Teixeira plays a scrappy one-two with Enzo Panucci and stumbles forward towards the goal... Guilherme Teixeira muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but Max King is on top of it.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Arsenal appear unchanged since the first half. Oxford United have changed their lineup with Franco Belardi replacing Sebastian Barkero and Stephen King replacing Abdelmalek Pardeilhan. The Arsenal players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Arsenal kick off!
47.25
Mateus Pelado flicks a high pass forward. Cedric Lurling controls it well on his chest. Cedric Lurling shoots from distance. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
48.28
Julian Reyes chips the ball to his team mate, Gavin Maclean. Gavin Maclean makes a probing pass to Cedric Lurling. Cedric Lurling knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Eben Dugbatey who gathers it comfortably.
57.17
Stephen King threads a neat ball through to Scott Rae. Scott Rae threads a neat ball through to Bjšrn Van Den Bergh. Bjšrn Van Den Bergh plays a quick one-two with Billy Dickov and rushes in on goal... Some world-class footwork from Bjšrn Van Den Bergh provides some space. He curls a shot at goal. Magnificent save by Max King!
59.42
Graham Vassell flicks a high pass forward to Eben Gargo who brings the ball under control. Eben Gargo makes a probing pass to Cedric Lurling. Cedric Lurling plays a scrappy one-two with Ricardo Soto and advances towards the goal... Cedric Lurling shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Arsenal! That brings them level!
61.42
Oxford United have made a substitution with Graham Guppy replacing Bjšrn Van Den Bergh .
66.30
Daniel Vega hacks Cedric Lurling from behind! Daniel Vega is given a warning by the referee! Cedric Lurling grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
71.42
Eben Gargo sees Cedric Lurling in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Cedric Lurling knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Nicholas Goldberg.
73.23
Stephen King makes a beautiful solo run. Stephen King threads the ball through to Billy Dickov. Billy Dickov shoots from long range but it flies just wide!
75.18
Daniel Vega clumsily knocks into Mateus Pelado. Daniel Vega is shown the yellow card! Mateus Pelado grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
77.31
Arsenal have made 3 substitutions with Luis Faria replacing Graham Vassell, Sylvain Gascoigne replacing Ricardo Soto and Neil Ritchie replacing Neil Mccall .
78.39
Gavin Maclean knocks the ball forward to Eben Gargo. Eben Gargo flicks a high pass forward. Neil Ritchie controls it well on his chest. Neil Ritchie finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies well off target!
79.20
Daniel Vega hits a low pass to Graham Guppy. Graham Guppy chips the ball to his team mate, Guilherme Teixeira. Guilherme Teixeira cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Max King manages to gather it effortlessly.
81.21
Gavin Maclean kicks a strong pass forward to Julian Reyes. Julian Reyes passes the ball forward to Cedric Lurling. Cedric Lurling knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
89.39
Scott Rae controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Billy Dickov. Billy Dickov knocks in a cross ball towards Guilherme Teixeira. Guilherme Teixeira makes a convincing header. What a cracker!! Max King had no chance!! Goal for Oxford United!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
5
8
Shots off Target
4
1
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
2
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
57.8%
42.2%
Play Area
28.9%
43.4%
27.7%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Billy Dickov of Oxford United |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Max King (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Graham Vassell (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Julian Reyes (DEF) | ![]() | 6 |
| 4. | Gavin Maclean (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Patricio Ferrer (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Eben Gargo (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Ricardo Soto (MID) | ![]() | 6 |
| 8. | Mateus Pelado (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Daniel Prieto (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Cedric Lurling (ATT) | ![]() | 8 |
| 11. | Neil Mccall (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Luis Faria (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Sylvain Gascoigne (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Neil Ritchie (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Eben Dugbatey (GK) | 7 | |
| 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. | Scott Rae (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Enzo Panucci (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Guilherme Teixeira (ATT) | ![]() ![]() | 8 |
| 10. | Bjšrn Van Den Bergh (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Billy Dickov (ATT) | ![]() | 9 |
| 12. | Franco Belardi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Stephen King (DEF) | 6 | |
| 14. | Graham Guppy (ATT) | 6 | |













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