Match Report
 today's match is sponsored by SkateUK |
Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at St Marys Stadium where Southampton play host to Oxford United. A crowd of 4,614 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
Both Southampton and Oxford United are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Both Southampton and Oxford United are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
0.00
0-0Oxford United kick off the first half!
3.59
0-0Vincenzo Schumacher kicks a strong pass forward to Ralph Mortensen. Ralph Mortensen flicks the ball to his team mate, Teddy Gascoigne. Teddy Gascoigne plays a perfect one-two with Anthony Bramble and rushes in on goal... Teddy Gascoigne takes a shot at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
4.09
Ian Lloyd flicks the ball to his team mate, Elena Marquez. Elena Marquez knocks in a cross ball towards Craig Bridge. Craig Bridge flicks the ball with his head but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
6.00
0-0Warren Bloomer barges into Ian Lloyd. Warren Bloomer is warned by the referee! Ian Lloyd runs off the knock.
9.33
0-0Ian Lloyd knocks the ball forward to Steve Oakley. Steve Oakley tries a spectacular long range effort but Richard Nicholls is on top of it.
10.54
0-0Trevor Godber flicks the ball to his team mate, Gavin Wise. Gavin Wise makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Craig Bridge. Craig Bridge knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Vincenzo Schumacher.
12.50
Gavin Wise makes a simple pass to Elena Marquez. Elena Marquez tries a spectacular long range effort. It curls slightly but Richard Nicholls manages to gather it comfortably.
18.20
Trevor Godber controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ian Lloyd. Ian Lloyd threads the ball through to Elena Marquez. Elena Marquez shoots from outside the area but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
21.48
Vincenzo Schumacher takes it forward alone. Vincenzo Schumacher knocks the ball to his team mate, Brian Rankin. Brian Rankin knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
27.16
Nicola Ganz flicks the ball to his team mate, Ian Lloyd. Ian Lloyd makes a simple pass to Steve Oakley. Steve Oakley goes all the way! Steve Oakley rockets a shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
28.50
Ralph Mortensen deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Brian Rankin. Brian Rankin knocks in a cross ball towards Anthony Bramble. Anthony Bramble is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Magnificent save by Luis Nazario Altafini!
30.04
Nigel Boyd makes a simple pass to Elena Marquez. Elena Marquez knocks in a cross ball towards Steve Oakley. Steve Oakley is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
33.35
0-0Malcolm Murphy takes it forward alone. Malcolm Murphy knocks the ball to his team mate, Elena Marquez. Elena Marquez knocks the ball forward to Steve Oakley but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
34.57
Ralph Mortensen controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Brian Rankin. Brian Rankin knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Malcolm Murphy.
38.48
0-1Malcolm Murphy threads the ball through to Gavin Wise. Gavin Wise makes a simple pass to Craig Bridge. Craig Bridge lofts in a cross ball towards Steve Oakley. Steve Oakley connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
44.09
Trevor Godber clumsily knocks into Anthony Bramble. Trevor Godber is given a warning by the referee! Anthony Bramble runs off the knock.
45.00
Vincenzo Schumacher makes a simple pass to Ralph Mortensen. Ralph Mortensen makes a beautiful solo run. Ralph Mortensen finds some space and shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Luis Nazario Altafini.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
Southampton kick off!
48.42
Gavin Wise makes a probing pass to Steve Oakley. Steve Oakley tries a spectacular long range effort but it curls horrendously wide!
49.24
Nicola Ganz sees a break and surges forward. Nicola Ganz knocks the ball to his team mate, Craig Bridge. Craig Bridge lofts in a cross ball towards Steve Oakley. Steve Oakley flicks the ball with his head but it is tipped over by Richard Nicholls.
51.58
Gavin Wise chips the ball to his team mate, Steve Oakley. Steve Oakley knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Vincenzo Schumacher.
55.55
Antonio Andrade knocks the ball forward to Elena Marquez. Elena Marquez knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Vincenzo Schumacher.
65.02
Robert Ferdinand catches Craig Bridge on the ankles. Robert Ferdinand is given a warning by the referee! Craig Bridge runs off the knock.
67.34
0-1The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
71.06
Simon Mendonca knocks the ball forward to Brian Rankin. Brian Rankin tries a spectacular long range effort but it curls horrendously wide!
78.18
Warren Bloomer makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Anthony Bramble. Anthony Bramble passes the ball forward but Brian Rankin is offside!
83.41
Ian Lloyd makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Craig Bridge. Craig Bridge knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
85.42
Gavin Wise makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Elena Marquez. Elena Marquez knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Richard Nicholls who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
2
4
Shots off Target
2
5
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
43.6%
56.4%
Play Area
29.8%
46.8%
23.4%
Scorers
| Steve Oakley 38 |