Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Kassam Stadium where Oxford United play host to Ipswich Town. Its a sell-out today with the 5,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Oxford United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Ipswich Town appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Oxford United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Ipswich Town appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0Oxford United start the game by kicking off the first half!
6.41
0-0Kevin Carter flicks the ball to his team mate, Ralph Jobson. Ralph Jobson finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
15.00
0-0Malcolm Murphy sees space and advances. Malcolm Murphy flicks the ball to his team mate, Steve Oakley. Steve Oakley goes all the way! Steve Oakley makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
20.37
Duncan Fowler sees space and advances. Duncan Fowler goes all the way! Duncan Fowler shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Luis Nazario Altafini easily smothers it!
21.48
0-0Duncan Fowler makes a beautiful solo run. Duncan Fowler makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ralph Jobson but he's offside!
26.58
0-1David Lumsdon advances with the ball. David Lumsdon passes the ball forward to Ralph Jobson. Ralph Jobson finds some space and shoots from distance. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
30.12
0-1Dennis Luzhny barges into Elena Marquez. Dennis Luzhny is warned by the referee! Elena Marquez stretches but gets up unharmed.
32.07
David Lumsdon knocks the ball forward to Duncan Fowler. Duncan Fowler deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Neil Impey. Neil Impey controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ralph Jobson. Ralph Jobson tries a spectacular strike. Luis Nazario Altafini is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
36.17
Gavin Wise deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Elena Marquez. Elena Marquez shoots from long range but somehow Dale Morris manages to keep it out.
38.14
Henry Griffin takes it forward alone. Henry Griffin makes a probing pass to Neil Impey. Neil Impey tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
45.00
Shaun Barton kicks a strong pass forward to Ian Stewart. Ian Stewart shoots from outside the area but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
The whistle blows and Ipswich Town get the second half underway!
49.34
Kevin Carter makes a simple pass to Ian Stewart. Ian Stewart kicks a strong pass forward to Ralph Jobson but the referee indicates it's offside!
53.53
0-3Ian Lloyd barges into Shaun Barton. The referee calls over Ian Lloyd and shows him a yellow card! Shaun Barton runs off the knock.
54.02
Duncan Fowler advances with the ball. Duncan Fowler shoots from long range but it is miles over!
57.53
0-3Gavin Wise controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Elena Marquez. Elena Marquez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
61.18
Antonio Andrade kicks a strong pass forward to Elena Marquez. Elena Marquez sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies wide!
66.25
Shaun Barton controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ian Stewart. Ian Stewart makes a probing pass to Ralph Jobson but he's offside!
69.32
0-3The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
72.15
Malcolm Murphy surges forward with the ball. Malcolm Murphy deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Craig Bridge. Craig Bridge knocks in a cross ball towards Steve Oakley. Steve Oakley powers a header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
73.12
Gavin Wise takes it forward alone. Gavin Wise lofts in a cross ball towards Elena Marquez. Elena Marquez connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's there!! Dale Morris has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
77.50
Shaun Barton passes the ball forward to Ralph Jobson. Ralph Jobson knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Malcolm Murphy.
78.54
Nicola Ganz makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Antonio Andrade. Antonio Andrade chips the ball to his team mate, Craig Bridge. Craig Bridge knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
85.33
Oxford United are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
90.00
Malcolm Murphy knocks the ball forward to Gavin Wise. Gavin Wise makes a simple pass to Steve Oakley. Steve Oakley knocks in a cross ball towards Craig Bridge. Craig Bridge powers a header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Craig Bridge!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
2
3
Shots on Target
3
5
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
0
4
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
42.7%
57.3%
Play Area
29.3%
45.3%
25.3%
Scorers
| Elena Marquez 73 Craig Bridge 91 | Ralph Jobson 27, 32 Neil Impey 38 |