Match Report


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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at The New Den where Millwall play host to Oxford United. A crowd of 4,778 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
Millwall are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Oxford United appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.


0.00
Oxford United kick off and get the first half underway!
4.06
Nigel Boyd comes in with a late challenge on Andy Shaw. The referee calls over Nigel Boyd and warns him to calm down! Andy Shaw stretches but gets up unharmed.
6.33
Adam Stewart deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Adrian Young. Adrian Young deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Luke Barton. Luke Barton knocks in a cross ball towards Paolo Lawton. Paolo Lawton is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
8.53
George Lineker clumsily knocks into Adrian King. The referee calls over George Lineker and shows him a yellow card! Adrian King carries on, but is struggling a bit.
10.33
Andy Shaw passes the ball forward to Luke Barton. Luke Barton goes all the way! Luke Barton rockets a shot on goal but it flies wide!
14.30
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
20.30
Mick Gascoigne hacks Thierry Proctor from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Thierry Proctor gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
21.53
Adrian Young knocks the ball forward to Paolo Lawton. Paolo Lawton plays a perfect one-two with Mick Gascoigne and rushes in on goal... Paolo Lawton shoots from just inside the box but it curls horrendously wide!
33.13
Scott Copping deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Fredrik Moore. Fredrik Moore knocks the ball to his team mate, Paolo Lawton. Paolo Lawton goes all the way! Paolo Lawton makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it is miles over!
34.43
Omer Neville flicks the ball to his team mate, Luke Barton. Luke Barton shoots from outside the area. The ball comes in low, but Teddy Gardner easily smothers it!
38.20
Adam Stewart threads the ball through to Adrian Young. Adrian Young makes a simple pass to Paolo Lawton. Paolo Lawton threads the ball through to Luke Barton but he's offside!
39.07
Thierry Proctor flicks the ball to his team mate, Jonathan Di Bari. Jonathan Di Bari controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Harvey Naylor. Harvey Naylor finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies wide!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!


45.00
The whistle blows and Millwall get the second half underway!
51.32
Adrian Young chips the ball to his team mate, Luke Barton. Luke Barton knocks the ball forward to Paolo Lawton. Paolo Lawton shoots from just inside the box but it goes wide for a goal kick.
57.22
Jonathan Di Bari knocks the ball to his team mate, George Lineker. George Lineker shoots from long range but it flies wide!
66.38
Fredrik Moore chips the ball to his team mate, Paolo Lawton. Paolo Lawton shoots from 20 yards. The ball comes in low, but Teddy Gardner easily smothers it!
72.28
Fredrik Moore knocks the ball to his team mate, Luke Barton. Luke Barton deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Paolo Lawton. Paolo Lawton cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it is miles over!
77.42
Omer Neville makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Luke Barton. Luke Barton finds some space and shoots from distance but somehow Teddy Gardner manages to keep it out.
78.49
Fredrik Moore takes it forward alone. Fredrik Moore shoots from 25 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
83.00
Adam Stewart deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Omer Neville. Omer Neville deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mick Gascoigne. Mick Gascoigne knocks in a cross ball towards Paolo Lawton. Paolo Lawton flicks the ball with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
84.57
Fredrik Moore knocks the ball forward to Paolo Lawton. Paolo Lawton kicks a strong pass forward to Luke Barton but the referee indicates it's offside!
85.09
Adam Stewart takes it forward alone. Adam Stewart controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Luke Barton. Luke Barton knocks in a cross ball towards Paolo Lawton. Paolo Lawton powers a header at goal. It's there!! Teddy Gardner has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
90.00
Scott Copping chips the ball to his team mate, Fredrik Moore. Fredrik Moore knocks the ball forward to Paolo Lawton. Paolo Lawton tries a spectacular long range effort. It's miles wide!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!


The man of the match was awarded to Paolo Lawton of Millwall
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
4
0
Shots off Target
9
2
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
80.5%
19.5%
Play Area
24.7%
45.5%
29.9%

Scorers