Match Report
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Kassam Stadium where Oxford United play host to Ipswich Town. A crowd of 4,452 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
Oxford United are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Ipswich Town appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Oxford United are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Ipswich Town appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0Ipswich Town get the match underway!
2.20
0-0Simon Boateng threads the ball through to Kemal Smith. Kemal Smith deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Shaun Edwards. Shaun Edwards shoots from 20 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
12.44
0-0Richard Brown controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Daniel Andrews. Daniel Andrews makes a probing pass to Wayne Formon. Wayne Formon knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Dennis Shaw who gathers it comfortably.
21.43
Garry Mcallister makes a simple pass to Daniel Andrews. Daniel Andrews knocks the ball forward to Wayne Formon. Wayne Formon shoots from distance but it flies wide!
33.34
Daniel Andrews kicks a strong pass forward to Marcus Shearer. Marcus Shearer makes a simple pass to Zinedine Dugarry. Zinedine Dugarry shoots from just inside the box. It's miles wide!
34.27
0-0Tim Rodgers hacks Jody Lofthouse from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Jody Lofthouse runs off the knock.
42.08
0-1Tommy Montague flicks the ball to his team mate, Zinedine Dugarry. Zinedine Dugarry lofts in a cross ball towards Wayne Formon. Wayne Formon powers a header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
45.00
Tim Rodgers kicks a strong pass forward to Shaun Edwards. Shaun Edwards 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
The whistle blows and Oxford United kick off!
48.27
Graeme Taylor makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Wayne Formon. Wayne Formon knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Dennis Shaw who gathers it comfortably.
54.11
Graeme Taylor threads the ball through to Wayne Formon. Wayne Formon knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
59.52
Kemal Smith chips the ball to his team mate, Shaun Edwards. Shaun Edwards knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
61.07
Philippe Louiron makes a probing pass to Matt Perry. Matt Perry makes a beautiful solo run. Matt Perry knocks in a cross ball towards Eoin Shearer. Eoin Shearer heads the ball goalwards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
63.42
Marc Best flicks the ball to his team mate, Matt Perry. Matt Perry makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Eoin Shearer. Eoin Shearer shoots from distance but it is miles over!
69.44
Graeme Taylor makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Zinedine Dugarry. Zinedine Dugarry controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
71.58
Jody Lofthouse threads the ball through to Marcus Shearer. Marcus Shearer lofts in a cross ball towards Wayne Formon. Wayne Formon directs the ball goalwards with his head but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
72.30
Steven Montague knocks the ball to his team mate, Kemal Smith. Kemal Smith kicks a strong pass forward to Eoin Shearer. Eoin Shearer knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Richard Marsden who gathers it comfortably.
73.31
0-1Darius Shearer kicks a strong pass forward to Shaun Edwards. Shaun Edwards shoots from outside the area. Richard Marsden easily smothers it.
83.10
Kemal Smith flicks the ball to his team mate, Eoin Shearer. Eoin Shearer makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Shaun Edwards. Shaun Edwards makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
90.00
Philippe Louiron flicks the ball to his team mate, Darius Shearer. Darius Shearer chips the ball to his team mate, Shaun Edwards. Shaun Edwards knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
2
1
Shots off Target
3
4
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
51.4%
48.6%
Play Area
25.7%
45.7%
28.6%
Scorers