Match Report


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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Kassam Stadium where Oxford United play host to Huddersfield Town. Its a sell-out today with the 5,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Both Oxford United and Huddersfield Town are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.


0.00
The first half starts with Huddersfield Town kicking off!
3.14
Scott Vernazza clumsily knocks into Nigel Boyd. Scott Vernazza is warned by the referee! Nigel Boyd stretches but gets up unharmed.
8.35
Ian Lloyd kicks a strong pass forward to Steve Oakley. Steve Oakley shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
20.36
Huddersfield Town are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
24.30
Scott Vernazza knocks the ball to his team mate, Ilari Moisio. Ilari Moisio knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
28.56
Matt Mcgreal makes a simple pass to Ilari Moisio. Ilari Moisio finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
33.55
Scott Vernazza controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ali Bouyoucef. Ali Bouyoucef knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Luis Nazario Altafini who gathers it comfortably.
39.18
Ian Lloyd makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Elena Marquez. Elena Marquez knocks in a cross ball towards Steve Oakley. Steve Oakley heads the ball goalwards. It's miles wide!
44.39
Scott Vernazza knocks the ball to his team mate, Ali Bouyoucef. Ali Bouyoucef knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Trevor Godber.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!


45.00
Oxford United kick off the second half!
48.35
Matt Mcgreal catches Ian Lloyd on the ankles. The referee calls over Matt Mcgreal and warns him to calm down! Ian Lloyd gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
57.08
Trevor Godber sees a break and surges forward. Trevor Godber chips the ball to his team mate, Elena Marquez. Elena Marquez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
60.56
Colin McNeill sees a break and surges forward. Colin McNeill shoots from 20 yards but it flies wide!
61.25
Scott Vernazza makes a probing pass to Ilari Moisio. Ilari Moisio sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
66.29
Colin McNeill threads the ball through to Ali Bouyoucef. Ali Bouyoucef shoots from long range but it curls horrendously wide!
71.27
Ian Lloyd makes a simple pass to Elena Marquez. Elena Marquez knocks in a cross ball towards Steve Oakley. Steve Oakley connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
73.20
Ilari Moisio clumsily knocks into Malcolm Murphy. Ilari Moisio is warned by the referee! Malcolm Murphy grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
77.16
Frank Thomson comes in with a late challenge on Elena Marquez. Frank Thomson is shown the yellow card! Elena Marquez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
79.09
Matt Mcgreal takes it forward alone. Matt Mcgreal knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
84.22
Antonio Andrade threads the ball through to Elena Marquez. Elena Marquez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
85.56
Colin McNeill hacks Nigel Boyd from behind! The referee calls over Colin McNeill and shows him a yellow card! Nigel Boyd gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
87.32
Huddersfield Town are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Oxford United's defence.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Ian Lloyd of Oxford United
Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
0
0
Shots off Target
3
4
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
5
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
50.6%
49.4%
Play Area
28.6%
51.9%
19.5%