Match Report
| Oxford United | Oxford United |  |  | Coventry City | Coventry City | ||||||||||||||||
| Chanda Kalata | Chanda Kalata | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Luis Nazario Altafini | L. Altafini |  | 42 | G |  | 1 | | G | 54 |  | Jonatan Schwarz | J. Schwarz | |||||||||
| Malcolm Murphy | M. Murphy |  | 60 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 55 | | Ugo Konchesky | U. Konchesky | |||||||||
| Trevor Godber | T. Godber | | 54 | D | | 3 | | D | 50 | | Andy Sturridge | A. Sturridge | |||||||||
| Nicola Ganz | N. Ganz |  | 50 | D | | 4 | | D | 48 | | Adrian King | A. King | |||||||||
| Nigel Boyd | N. Boyd | | 58 | M | | 5 | | D | 46 | | Steve Stockdale | S. Stockdale | |||||||||
| Ian Lloyd | I. Lloyd | | 58 | M | | 6 | | M | 59 | | Ruel Thompson | R. Thompson | |||||||||
| Antonio Andrade | A. Andrade |  | 56 | M | | 7 | | M | 59 | | Ivan Boateng | I. Boateng | |||||||||
| Gavin Wise | G. Wise | | 51 | M | | 8 | | M | 52 | | Paul Kitson | P. Kitson | |||||||||
| Steve Oakley | S. Oakley | | 53 | A | | 9 | | M | 52 | | Graeme Laver | G. Laver | |||||||||
| Elena Marquez | E. Marquez |  | 49 | A | | 10 | | A | 52 |  | Simon Rösler | S. Rösler | |||||||||
| Craig Bridge | C. Bridge | | 45 | A | | 11 | | A | 51 | | Fredrik Wilson | F. Wilson | |||||||||
 today's match is sponsored by Royal |
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Kassam Stadium where Oxford United play host to Coventry City. A crowd of 4,795 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
Oxford United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Coventry City appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Oxford United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Coventry City appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0Coventry City start the match!
2.29
0-0Gavin Wise flicks the ball to his team mate, Craig Bridge. Craig Bridge controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Elena Marquez. Elena Marquez makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it is miles over!
12.21
0-0Gavin Wise controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Elena Marquez. Elena Marquez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Adrian King.
16.07
Nicola Ganz chips the ball to his team mate, Nigel Boyd. Nigel Boyd knocks the ball to his team mate, Craig Bridge. Craig Bridge knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Steve Stockdale.
21.53
Nicola Ganz flicks the ball to his team mate, Ian Lloyd. Ian Lloyd decides to run forward with the ball. Ian Lloyd shoots from 25 yards. It's miles wide!
22.45
Nicola Ganz kicks a strong pass forward to Antonio Andrade. Antonio Andrade makes a simple pass to Craig Bridge. Craig Bridge goes all the way! Craig Bridge rockets a shot on goal but it is miles over!
30.54
Antonio Andrade controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Steve Oakley. Steve Oakley sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
32.21
Ian Lloyd controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Craig Bridge. Craig Bridge controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies wide!
40.43
Nicola Ganz makes a simple pass to Antonio Andrade. Antonio Andrade chips the ball to his team mate, Elena Marquez. Elena Marquez controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
45.00
0-0Nigel Boyd kicks a strong pass forward to Elena Marquez. Elena Marquez controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is tipped over by Jonatan Schwarz.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
Oxford United kick off and get the second half underway!
48.18
Malcolm Murphy makes a probing pass to Ian Lloyd. Ian Lloyd brings the ball forward. Ian Lloyd whips in a cross ball towards Elena Marquez. Elena Marquez is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
51.44
Trevor Godber deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Antonio Andrade. Antonio Andrade passes the ball forward to Elena Marquez. Elena Marquez lofts in a cross ball towards Craig Bridge. Craig Bridge heads the ball goalwards but somehow Jonatan Schwarz manages to keep it out.
53.48
Malcolm Murphy kicks a strong pass forward to Gavin Wise. Gavin Wise makes a probing pass to Elena Marquez. Elena Marquez knocks in a cross ball towards Steve Oakley. Steve Oakley directs the ball goalwards with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
54.12
Paul Kitson makes a simple pass to Simon Rösler. Simon Rösler lofts in a cross ball towards Fredrik Wilson. Fredrik Wilson heads the ball goalwards but it curls horrendously wide!
57.42
Ian Lloyd controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Elena Marquez. Elena Marquez lofts in a cross ball towards Steve Oakley. Steve Oakley is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it flies wide!
60.35
Antonio Andrade passes the ball forward to Steve Oakley. Steve Oakley knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jonatan Schwarz who gathers it comfortably.
63.06
Andy Sturridge makes a simple pass to Ivan Boateng. Ivan Boateng sees space and advances. Ivan Boateng lofts in a cross ball towards Simon Rösler. Simon Rösler connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Luis Nazario Altafini easily smothers it.
65.09
Nigel Boyd makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Steve Oakley. Steve Oakley knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Andy Sturridge.
71.26
0-0Nigel Boyd comes in with a late challenge on Graeme Laver. Nigel Boyd is given a warning by the referee! Graeme Laver grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
73.38
Andy Sturridge takes it forward alone. Andy Sturridge makes a probing pass to Fredrik Wilson. Fredrik Wilson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
78.53
Trevor Godber makes a probing pass to Antonio Andrade. Antonio Andrade passes the ball forward to Elena Marquez. Elena Marquez knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jonatan Schwarz who gathers it comfortably.
79.16
Steve Stockdale makes a simple pass to Ivan Boateng. Ivan Boateng controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Simon Rösler. Simon Rösler knocks in a cross ball towards Fredrik Wilson. Fredrik Wilson powers a header at goal. It's miles wide!
81.09
Ian Lloyd decides to run forward with the ball. Ian Lloyd whips in a cross ball towards Steve Oakley. Steve Oakley flicks the ball with his head. Jonatan Schwarz easily smothers it.
84.57
Antonio Andrade passes the ball forward to Steve Oakley. Steve Oakley goes all the way! Steve Oakley shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it is miles over!
89.13
1-0Gavin Wise flicks the ball to his team mate, Steve Oakley. Steve Oakley shoots from 25 yards. Steve Oakley scores for Oxford United!!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
4
1
Shots off Target
10
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
69.2%
30.8%
Play Area
20.5%
46.2%
33.3%
Scorers
| Steve Oakley 89 |