Match Report
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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Kassam Stadium where Oxford United play host to Wycombe Wanderers. A crowd of 4,695 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Oxford United and Wycombe Wanderers are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by John Butt.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Oxford United and Wycombe Wanderers are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by John Butt.
0.00
The whistle blows and Oxford United kick off!
2.17
Carlton James makes a beautiful solo run. Carlton James lofts in a cross ball towards Ronnie Sharpe. Ronnie Sharpe heads the ball goalwards but it flies just off target!
3.19
Arnauld Bianco flicks a high pass forward. Les Barrett holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Les Barrett knocks the ball forward to Alan McManaman. Alan McManaman shoots from 20 yards but it is tipped over by Pedro Henrique Branco.
4.56
It's a corner kick. Carlton James loops the ball out towards the edge of the box. Henry Gilchrist comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
8.28
Syd Grant threads a neat ball through to Alan McManaman. Alan McManaman lofts in a cross ball towards Ronnie Sharpe. Ronnie Sharpe connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it flies just off target!
12.28
Anthony Weaver comes in with a late challenge on Carlton James. The referee calls over Anthony Weaver and shows him a yellow card! Carlton James stretches but gets up unharmed.
15.04
Alejandro Leon makes a probing pass to Anthony Weaver. Anthony Weaver hits a low pass to Pedro Fonseca. Pedro Fonseca knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
16.59
Don Gallacher threads a neat ball through to Carlton James. Carlton James makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alan McManaman. Alan McManaman knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Pedro Henrique Branco who gathers it comfortably.
18.47
Alberto Simonsen hits a low pass to Henry Gilchrist. Henry Gilchrist controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Pedro Henrique Branco is on top of it.
20.43
Don Gallacher hits a low pass to Les Barrett. Les Barrett flicks a high ball forward to Ronnie Sharpe who takes it down. Ronnie Sharpe shoots from 20 yards but somehow Pedro Henrique Branco manages to keep it out.
22.04
Syd Grant chips the ball to his team mate, Henry Gilchrist. Henry Gilchrist tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
26.16
Alberto Simonsen knocks the ball to his team mate, Henry Gilchrist. Henry Gilchrist whips in a cross ball towards Ronnie Sharpe. Ronnie Sharpe rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Good keeping from Pedro Henrique Branco as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
28.55
Adilson Meeuwis chips the ball to his team mate, Thierry Fletcher. Thierry Fletcher changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Thierry Fletcher plays a one-two with Adrian Redknapp and rushes in on goal... Thierry Fletcher strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
36.06
Don Gallacher hits a low pass to Syd Grant. Syd Grant sees Alan McManaman in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alan McManaman whips in a cross ball towards Ronnie Sharpe. Ronnie Sharpe directs the ball goalwards with his head but it's a lousy effort!
39.58
Don Gallacher deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Syd Grant. Syd Grant makes a probing pass to Ronnie Sharpe. Ronnie Sharpe whips in a cross ball towards Alan McManaman. Alan McManaman powers a header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Alan McManaman!
42.18
Del Moore flicks a high pass forward. Alberto Simonsen collects the pass. Alberto Simonsen flicks a high pass forward to Ronnie Sharpe who brings the ball under control. Ronnie Sharpe controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
44.38
Arnauld Bianco hoofs the ball up the pitch. Henry Gilchrist whips in a cross ball towards Alan McManaman. Alan McManaman gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
45.00
Syd Grant controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Henry Gilchrist. Henry Gilchrist knocks in a cross ball towards Ronnie Sharpe. Ronnie Sharpe powers a header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Ronnie Sharpe!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Oxford United appear unchanged since the first half. Wycombe Wanderers also appear unchanged since the first half. The Oxford United players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Wycombe Wanderers kick off and get the second half underway!
49.17
Anthony Weaver flicks a high pass forward to Pedro Fonseca who brings the ball under control. Pedro Fonseca knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
53.11
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
54.47
Adilson Meeuwis threads a neat ball through to Thierry Fletcher. Thierry Fletcher flicks the ball to his team mate, Adrian Redknapp. Adrian Redknapp plays a one-two with Pedro Fonseca and rushes in on goal... Del Moore clumsily knocks into Adrian Redknapp. Penalty not given!!
55.43
Simon Terry flicks a high pass forward. Thierry Fletcher collects the pass. Thierry Fletcher controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Antonio Caballero. Antonio Caballero knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Brendan Taylor who gathers it comfortably.
59.22
Syd Grant threads the ball through to Henry Gilchrist. Henry Gilchrist skips past Alejandro Leon! Henry Gilchrist cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but slams it into the crowd!
60.56
Oxford United have made 3 substitutions with Malcolm Byrne replacing Adrian Redknapp, Nick Owen replacing Anthony Weaver and Dave Bailey replacing Simon Terry .
65.03
69.23
Don Gallacher flicks a high ball forward to Carlton James who takes it down. Carlton James chips the ball to his team mate, Ronnie Sharpe. Ronnie Sharpe lofts in a cross ball towards Alan McManaman. Alan McManaman jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. It's miles wide!
71.16
72.33
Don Gallacher flicks a high pass forward. Carlton James controls it well on his chest. Carlton James flicks a high pass forward. Alan McManaman controls it well on his chest. Alan McManaman shoots from distance but Pedro Henrique Branco reads it well. Fabulous save!
73.12
Les Barrett sees Alan McManaman in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alan McManaman sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but somehow Pedro Henrique Branco manages to keep it out.
78.47
Dave Bailey threads the ball through to Thierry Fletcher. Thierry Fletcher flicks the ball to his team mate, Malcolm Byrne. Malcolm Byrne plays a scrappy one-two with Antonio Caballero and advances towards the goal... Malcolm Byrne strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Oxford United!
81.33
Thierry Fletcher makes a probing pass to Malcolm Byrne. Malcolm Byrne plays a one-two with Pedro Fonseca and advances towards the goal... Malcolm Byrne comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
84.04
Don Gallacher threads a neat ball through to Carlton James. Carlton James flicks the ball to his team mate, Ronnie Sharpe. Ronnie Sharpe shoots from 25 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
85.38
Alejandro Leon pushes up the pitch. Alejandro Leon flicks a high pass forward. Pedro Fonseca holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Pedro Fonseca lofts in a cross ball towards Antonio Caballero. Antonio Caballero connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
87.33
Arnauld Bianco controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Carlton James. Carlton James flicks a high pass forward. Ronnie Sharpe collects the pass. Ronnie Sharpe shoots from 25 yards. Pedro Henrique Branco gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous save!
89.24
Nick Owen deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Antonio Caballero. Antonio Caballero shoots from 20 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
90.00
Nick Owen flicks the ball to his team mate, Malcolm Byrne. Malcolm Byrne controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
2
3
Shots on Target
2
11
Shots off Target
5
9
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
38%
62%
Play Area
31.5%
40.2%
28.3%
Scorers
Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Henry Gilchrist of Wycombe Wanderers |
Match Ratings
1. | Pedro Henrique Branco (GK) | 8 | |
2. | Simon Terry (DEF) | 6 | |
3. | Alejandro Leon (DEF) | 6 | |
4. | Adilson Meeuwis (DEF) | 6 | |
5. | Rio Riza (MID) | 6 | |
6. | Anthony Weaver (MID) | ![]() | 6 |
7. | Thierry Fletcher (MID) | 7 | |
8. | Gavin Armstrong (MID) | 6 | |
9. | Antonio Caballero (ATT) | 6 | |
10. | Adrian Redknapp (ATT) | 6 | |
11. | Pedro Fonseca (ATT) | 6 | |
12. | Malcolm Byrne (ATT) | ![]() | 7 |
13. | Nick Owen (MID) | ![]() | 8 |
14. | Dave Bailey (DEF) | 6 |
1. | Brendan Taylor (GK) | 6 | |
2. | Arnauld Bianco (DEF) | 6 | |
3. | Del Moore (DEF) | 6 | |
4. | Don Gallacher (DEF) | 7 | |
5. | Alberto Simonsen (MID) | 6 | |
6. | Carlton James (MID) | 7 | |
7. | Syd Grant (MID) | 7 | |
8. | Les Barrett (MID) | 6 | |
9. | Alan McManaman (ATT) | ![]() | 8 |
10. | Ronnie Sharpe (ATT) | ![]() | 8 |
11. | Henry Gilchrist (ATT) | ![]() | 9 |
12. | Jorge Martins (GK) | 0 | |
13. | Paul Cope (GK) | 0 | |
14. | Craig Gascoigne (MID) | 0 |