Match Report
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Kassam Stadium where Oxford United play host to Sheffield United. A crowd of 4,655 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
Oxford United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Sheffield United appear to be shaped for 5-3-2.
Oxford United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Sheffield United appear to be shaped for 5-3-2.
0.00
0-0Oxford United start the match!
2.50
0-0Malcolm Murphy surges forward with the ball. Malcolm Murphy knocks the ball forward to Elena Marquez. Elena Marquez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ian Lloyd.
3.43
0-0Ian Lloyd passes the ball forward to Craig Bridge. Craig Bridge knocks in a cross ball towards Steve Oakley. Steve Oakley is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's miles wide!
9.34
Ian Lloyd flicks the ball to his team mate, Steve Oakley. Steve Oakley knocks in a cross ball towards Elena Marquez. Elena Marquez directs the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
10.26
1-0Antonio Andrade kicks a strong pass forward to Craig Bridge. Craig Bridge knocks in a cross ball towards Elena Marquez. Elena Marquez connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
15.20
Eduardo Jardim surges forward with the ball. Eduardo Jardim knocks the ball forward to Gareth Carter. Gareth Carter sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
20.17
1-0Nigel Boyd catches Oleg Higginbotham on the ankles. The referee calls over Nigel Boyd and warns him to calm down! Oleg Higginbotham gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
24.28
Nicola Ganz flicks the ball to his team mate, Gavin Wise. Gavin Wise advances with the ball. Gavin Wise controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
27.02
Eduardo Jardim brings the ball forward. Eduardo Jardim threads the ball through to Gareth Carter. Gareth Carter finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
32.45
Antonio Andrade makes a simple pass to Steve Oakley. Steve Oakley knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
36.32
1-0Sheffield United are easily keeping Oxford United at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
38.32
Trevor Godber threads the ball through to Antonio Andrade. Antonio Andrade flicks the ball to his team mate, Craig Bridge. Craig Bridge knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
39.27
Nicola Ganz controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ian Lloyd. Ian Lloyd knocks the ball to his team mate, Craig Bridge. Craig Bridge knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
Sheffield United kick off the second half!
51.27
Antonio Andrade makes a beautiful solo run. Antonio Andrade controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Craig Bridge. Craig Bridge shows great control and tries a shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
54.04
1-0Liam Smithe catches Elena Marquez on the ankles. Liam Smithe is given a warning by the referee! Elena Marquez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
57.49
Oleg Higginbotham sees space and advances. Oleg Higginbotham finds some space and shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
60.34
Trevor Godber knocks the ball to his team mate, Ian Lloyd. Ian Lloyd makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Craig Bridge. Craig Bridge whips in a cross ball towards Steve Oakley. Steve Oakley is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
67.36
Malcolm Murphy lofts the ball long. Elena Marquez whips in a cross ball towards Steve Oakley. Steve Oakley powers a header at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
72.59
Nicola Ganz makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Antonio Andrade. Antonio Andrade flicks the ball to his team mate, Elena Marquez. Elena Marquez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ross Grimandi.
77.45
Ian Lloyd comes in with a late challenge on Oleg Higginbotham. Ian Lloyd is warned by the referee! Oleg Higginbotham hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
84.25
Trevor Godber sees a break and surges forward. Trevor Godber makes a probing pass to Steve Oakley. Steve Oakley knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
89.08
1-0Antonio Andrade passes the ball forward to Elena Marquez. Elena Marquez shoots from 25 yards. It curls slightly but Stuart Insley manages to gather it comfortably.
90.00
Eduardo Jardim passes the ball forward to Ivan Galli. Ivan Galli kicks a strong pass forward to Kevin Cleland. Kevin Cleland knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
2
0
Shots off Target
6
3
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
61.1%
38.9%
Play Area
25.6%
43.3%
31.1%
Scorers