Match Report
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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Kassam Stadium where Oxford United play host to Watford. A crowd of 20,848 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Oxford United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Watford appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Jon Keegan.
The pitch is in good condition.
Oxford United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Watford appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Jon Keegan.
0.00
Oxford United kick off the first half!
10.34
Abdelmalek Pardeilhan threads a neat ball through to Nicholas Goldberg. Nicholas Goldberg plays the ball forward to Billy Dickov. Billy Dickov knocks in a cross ball towards Bjšrn Van Den Bergh. Bjšrn Van Den Bergh flicks the ball with his head but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
15.34
João Pedro Julinho flicks a high pass forward. Neil Hughes holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Neil Hughes plays a one-two with Hugo José Mari and advances towards the goal... Neil Hughes cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
21.40
Graham Joachim takes it forward alone. Graham Joachim plays a one-two with Titus Cole and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Graham Joachim provides some space. He shoots at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
22.29
Abdelmalek Pardeilhan threads a neat ball through to Miguel Delgado. Miguel Delgado flicks a high pass forward. Nigel Thatcher controls it well on his chest. Nigel Thatcher shoots from 20 yards but it is shockingly off target!
24.31
Hugo José Mari makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Neil Hughes. Neil Hughes edges inside the box! Neil Hughes looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It curls slightly but Eben Dugbatey manages to gather it comfortably.
27.45
Titus Cole barges into Nicholas Goldberg. The referee calls over Titus Cole and shows him a yellow card! Nicholas Goldberg stretches but gets up unharmed.
27.45
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
28.08
Nicholas Goldberg flicks a high ball forward to Miguel Delgado who takes it down. Miguel Delgado hits a low pass to Billy Dickov. Billy Dickov makes a probing pass to David Lopes but he's offside!
42.49
Miguel Delgado makes a simple pass to Nigel Thatcher. Nigel Thatcher plays a one-two with Billy Dickov and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Nigel Thatcher provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Nigel Thatcher!
45.00
Miguel Delgado makes a probing pass to Norman Unsworth. Norman Unsworth knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Salvatore Stanic.
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. Watford 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
Watford kick off!
47.51
Abdelmalek Pardeilhan runs forward with the ball. Abdelmalek Pardeilhan flicks a high pass forward. Billy Dickov holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Billy Dickov puts a great ball through but Nigel Thatcher is slow coming back. It's an easy decision for the linesman. Offside!
51.10
Hugo José Mari flicks a high pass forward. João Pedro Julinho holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. João Pedro Julinho runs straight at the defence! Some silky footwork from João Pedro Julinho provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
57.56
Billy Dickov catches Tony Bakker on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Tony Bakker hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
71.23
Miguel Delgado passes the ball forward to Bjšrn Van Den Bergh. Bjšrn Van Den Bergh shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
73.41
Elena Delgado takes a quick throw-in, lobbing the ball to the feet of Salvatore Stanic. Salvatore Stanic threads a neat ball through to Elena Delgado. Elena Delgado flicks a high pass forward to Hugo José Mari who brings the ball under control. Hugo José Mari knocks the ball to his team mate, Romero P. Zamora. Romero P. Zamora takes a shot at goal. Eben Dugbatey gets down and covers it.
75.01
David Lopes kicks a strong pass forward to Billy Dickov. Billy Dickov shoots from 25 yards but it flies just off target!
77.32
Neil Hughes advances with the ball. Neil Hughes knocks the ball forward, putting Titus Cole through on goal. Titus Cole looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but somehow Eben Dugbatey manages to keep it out.
79.13
Salvatore Stanic clumsily knocks into Norman Unsworth. Salvatore Stanic is shown the yellow card! Norman Unsworth stretches but gets up unharmed.
81.02
Sebastian Barkero sees space and advances. With imagination, Sebastian Barkero plays the ball forward to Bjšrn Van Den Bergh. Bjšrn Van Den Bergh knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
84.12
Salvatore Stanic clumsily knocks into Norman Unsworth. Salvatore Stanic is warned by the referee! Norman Unsworth stretches but gets up unharmed.
85.40
Miguel Delgado hacks Tony Bakker from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Tony Bakker runs off the knock.
89.45
Tony Bakker makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Salvatore Stanic. Salvatore Stanic knocks the ball forward to João Pedro Julinho. João Pedro Julinho shoots from long range but it flies wide!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
1
6
Shots off Target
4
1
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
2
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
51.9%
48.1%
Play Area
31.2%
39%
29.9%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Neil Hughes of Watford |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Eben Dugbatey (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Sebastian Barkero (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Abdelmalek Pardeilhan (DEF) | 8 | |
| 4. | Nicholas Goldberg (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Bart Bertjens (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Norman Unsworth (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Miguel Delgado (MID) | ![]() | 6 |
| 8. | David Lopes (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Nigel Thatcher (ATT) | ![]() | 8 |
| 10. | Bjšrn Van Den Bergh (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Billy Dickov (ATT) | ![]() | 6 |
| 12. | Franco Belardi (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Enzo Panucci (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Graham Guppy (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Ali Chippo (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Elena Delgado (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Tony Bakker (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Salvatore Stanic (DEF) | ![]() | 5 |
| 5. | Jerome Cobos (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Graham Joachim (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Titus Cole (MID) | ![]() | 6 |
| 8. | Neil Hughes (MID) | ![]() | 9 |
| 9. | João Pedro Julinho (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Romero P. Zamora (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Hugo José Mari (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Tim Galli (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Alejandro Romero (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Alberto Lima (ATT) | 0 | |















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