Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Kassam Stadium where Oxford United play host to Swansea City. A crowd of 4,902 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Oxford United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Swansea City appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Jason Cooke.
The pitch is in good condition.
Oxford United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Swansea City appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Jason Cooke.
0.00
Swansea City kick off and get the first half underway!
6.57
Jermaine Clapham makes a probing pass to Duncan McManaman. With great vision, Duncan McManaman plays the ball forward to James Bridge who has made a great run into the box. James Bridge cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
15.38
Jermaine Clapham flicks a high pass forward to Duncan McManaman who brings the ball neatly under control. Duncan McManaman finds some space and shoots from distance but it's well over the bar!
18.23
David Geis flicks a high pass forward to Wayne Tiler who brings the ball under control. Wayne Tiler flicks a high pass forward to Mervin Crooks who brings the ball under control. Mervin Crooks knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Craig Ball.
21.38
Nicholas Clemence deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Duncan McManaman. Duncan McManaman plays a one-two with James Bridge and advances towards the goal... Craig Ball barges into Duncan McManaman. Penalty not given!!
22.08
Stephen Dyer flicks a high ball forward to Wayne Tiler who takes it down. Wayne Tiler threads a neat ball through to James Bridge. James Bridge controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
27.39
Noel Barry clumsily knocks into Stephen Dyer. The referee brings Noel Barry to one side and gives him a warning! Stephen Dyer runs off the knock.
32.19
Anthony Weaver knocks the ball to his team mate, Noel Barry. Noel Barry knocks in a cross ball towards Adrian Redknapp. Adrian Redknapp connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Clive Potts with no chance!! Goal for Oxford United! That brings them back into the game!
38.41
Tommaso Peccarisi catches Wayne Tiler on the ankles. The referee warns Tommaso Peccarisi to calm down! Wayne Tiler runs off the knock.
39.35
Craig Ball makes a simple pass to Thierry Fletcher. Thierry Fletcher knocks the ball to his team mate, Antonio Caballero. Antonio Caballero knocks in a cross ball towards Adrian Redknapp. Adrian Redknapp directs the ball goalwards with his head but it slams into the crowd!
40.08
Marcus Brown flicks a high ball forward to Nicholas Clemence who takes it down. Nicholas Clemence threads a neat ball through to Duncan McManaman. Duncan McManaman plays a scrappy one-two with Mervin Crooks and stumbles forward towards the goal... Duncan McManaman tries a spectacular strike but it flies wide!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Oxford United appear unchanged since the first half. Swansea City also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Oxford United get the second half underway!
47.48
With some swift thinking, Jermaine Clapham plays the ball forward to Mervin Crooks. Mervin Crooks shoots from long range. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
49.16
Rio Riza flicks a high pass forward. Noel Barry controls it well on his chest. Noel Barry plays a one-two with Antonio Caballero and rushes in on goal... David Geis hacks Noel Barry from behind! Noel Barry appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
55.45
Thierry Fletcher deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Adrian Redknapp. Adrian Redknapp rushes past Marcus Brown! Adrian Redknapp makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it slams into the crowd!
59.50
Jermaine Clapham makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Duncan McManaman. Duncan McManaman controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it rises well off target!
60.14
Oxford United have made 3 substitutions with Malcolm Byrne replacing Adrian Redknapp, Gavin Batty replacing Thierry Fletcher and Adilson Meeuwis replacing Tommaso Peccarisi .
63.27
Jermaine Clapham threads a neat ball through to Mervin Crooks. Mervin Crooks whips in a cross ball towards James Bridge. James Bridge directs the ball goalwards with his head. Adilson Meeuwis steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
66.25
Leon Birnbaum threads a neat ball through to Noel Barry. Noel Barry knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Stephen Dyer.
71.08
Alejandro Leon deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Anthony Weaver. Anthony Weaver kicks a strong pass forward to Antonio Caballero. Antonio Caballero plays a one-two with Malcolm Byrne and advances towards the goal... Antonio Caballero takes a shot at goal but it flies just wide!
77.11
Nicholas Clemence chips the ball to his team mate, James Bridge. James Bridge lofts in a cross ball towards Duncan McManaman. Duncan McManaman shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Swansea City are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
78.41
Gavin Batty threads the ball through to Malcolm Byrne. Malcolm Byrne sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
87.50
Nicholas Clemence passes the ball forward to James Bridge. James Bridge rushes past Alejandro Leon! James Bridge looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it is tipped over by Pedro Henrique Branco.
88.11
It's a corner kick. Jermaine Clapham loops the ball out towards the edge of the box. Antonio Caballero chests the ball down and quickly clears it out of the danger area!
90.00
Anthony Weaver controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Malcolm Byrne. Malcolm Byrne shoots from distance but it is miles over!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
2
3
Shots off Target
4
6
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
36.8%
63.2%
Play Area
30.9%
45.6%
23.5%
Scorers
Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to James Bridge of Swansea City |
Match Ratings
1. | Pedro Henrique Branco (GK) | 6 | |
2. | Craig Ball (DEF) | 6 | |
3. | Alejandro Leon (DEF) | 6 | |
4. | Tommaso Peccarisi (DEF) | 5 | |
5. | Rio Riza (MID) | 6 | |
6. | Anthony Weaver (MID) | 7 | |
7. | Thierry Fletcher (MID) | 6 | |
8. | Leon Birnbaum (MID) | 6 | |
9. | Noel Barry (ATT) | 7 | |
10. | Adrian Redknapp (ATT) | ![]() | 9 |
11. | Antonio Caballero (ATT) | 6 | |
12. | Malcolm Byrne (ATT) | ![]() | 8 |
13. | Gavin Batty (MID) | 7 | |
14. | Adilson Meeuwis (DEF) | 6 |
1. | Clive Potts (GK) | 6 | |
2. | Carlton Hurst (DEF) | 6 | |
3. | Marcus Brown (DEF) | 6 | |
4. | David Geis (DEF) | 6 | |
5. | Stephen Dyer (DEF) | 6 | |
6. | Wayne Tiler (MID) | 7 | |
7. | Jermaine Clapham (MID) | 8 | |
8. | Nicholas Clemence (MID) | 7 | |
9. | Duncan McManaman (ATT) | 8 | |
10. | James Bridge (ATT) | ![]() | 9 |
11. | Mervin Crooks (ATT) | 6 | |
12. | Greg Greaves (MID) | 0 | |
13. | Graham Davis (ATT) | 0 | |
14. | Alexander Wilcox (ATT) | 0 |