Match Report


Northampton TownNorthampton Town     Oxford UnitedOxford United
Computer Player Computer Player Alex Smith Alex Smith
George WatersG. Waters49
G
1
G
52Pedro Henrique BrancoP. Branco
Gareth ProctorG. Proctor59
D
2
D
36Gavin TaylorG. Taylor
Daniel LofthouseD. Lofthouse55
D
3
D
53Craig BallC. Ball
Martin Lua-LuaM. Lua-Lua52
D
4
D
51Tommaso PeccarisiT. Peccarisi
Mervin McManamanM. McManaman52
D
5
M
39Marcel BirnbaumM. Birnbaum
Marcus GerrardM. Gerrard55
M
6
M
41Anthony WeaverA. Weaver
Stefano MarchegianiS. Marchegiani53
M
7
M
41Rio MatthewsR. Matthews
Mike NichollsM. Nicholls53
M
8
M
38Leon BirnbaumL. Birnbaum
Said DitewigS. Ditewig58
A
9captain
A
55Noel BarryN. Barry
Graeme BeckhamG. Beckham49
A
captain10
A
52Adrian RedknappA. Redknapp
Liam MilburnL. Milburn49
A
11
A
46Antonio CaballeroA. Caballero
 
Oliver SeelerO. Seeler49
D
12
A
34Malcolm ByrneM. Byrne
Ugo EustaceU. Eustace47
M
13
M
38Craig GlassC. Glass
Graham GowerG. Gower45
D
14
D
55Alejandro LeonA. Leon

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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Sixfields Stadium where Northampton Town play host to Oxford United. A crowd of 4,089 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Northampton Town are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Oxford United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Sol Mike.


0.00
Northampton Town get the match underway!
3.00
Rio Matthews catches Stefano Marchegiani on the ankles. The referee brings Rio Matthews to one side and gives him a warning! Stefano Marchegiani hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
4.53
Daniel Lofthouse deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Marcus Gerrard. Marcus Gerrard threads the ball through to Said Ditewig. Said Ditewig skips past Tommaso Peccarisi! Said Ditewig tries a spectacular strike but it is miles over!
6.45
Gareth Proctor controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mike Nicholls. Mike Nicholls threads a neat ball through to Liam Milburn. Liam Milburn advances inside the box! Liam Milburn makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
10.41
Mike Nicholls deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Liam Milburn. Liam Milburn whips in a cross ball towards Graeme Beckham. With a superhuman jump, Graeme Beckham connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Solid save from Pedro Henrique Branco.
14.32
Marcus Gerrard flicks a high pass forward to Liam Milburn who brings the ball under control. Liam Milburn puts a great ball through. Graeme Beckham runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
15.06
With vision, Leon Birnbaum plays the ball forward to Antonio Caballero. Antonio Caballero sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
18.06
Marcel Birnbaum barges into Mike Nicholls. The referee brings Marcel Birnbaum to one side and gives him a warning! Mike Nicholls carries on, but is struggling a bit.
22.21
Mike Nicholls hits a low pass to Graeme Beckham. Graeme Beckham whips in a cross ball towards Said Ditewig. Said Ditewig connects with a diving header. The keeper is on top of it. Fabulous save!
24.50
Stefano Marchegiani kicks a strong pass forward to Graeme Beckham. Graeme Beckham knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
26.14
Anthony Weaver chips the ball to his team mate, Noel Barry. Noel Barry whips in a cross ball towards Antonio Caballero. Antonio Caballero knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it flies wide!
27.14
Gavin Taylor clumsily knocks into Liam Milburn. The referee calls over Gavin Taylor and shows him a yellow card! Liam Milburn hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
28.29
Anthony Weaver runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Anthony Weaver makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Noel Barry but he's offside!
30.03
Mike Nicholls chips the ball to his team mate, Said Ditewig. Said Ditewig passes the ball forward but Liam Milburn is offside!
32.27
Anthony Weaver flicks a high ball forward to Adrian Redknapp who takes it down. Adrian Redknapp knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
34.57
Anthony Weaver makes a probing pass to Noel Barry. Noel Barry tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies wide!
38.11
Stefano Marchegiani makes a simple pass to Liam Milburn. Liam Milburn edges inside the box! Liam Milburn shoots from just inside the box but it flies just off target!
40.12
With a delightful solo run, Mike Nicholls stretches the opposition's defence. Mike Nicholls knocks in a cross ball towards Liam Milburn. Liam Milburn gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball takes a deflection leaving Pedro Henrique Branco with no chance!! Goal for Northampton Town!
45.00
Daniel Lofthouse hits a long diagonal ball forward. Graeme Beckham finds some space and shoots from distance but it's a woeful effort!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Northampton Town appear unchanged since the first half. Oxford United also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Oxford United kick off!
49.30
Mike Nicholls brings the ball forward. Mike Nicholls whips in a cross ball towards Liam Milburn. Liam Milburn powers a header at goal. Pedro Henrique Branco didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
54.42
Marcus Gerrard sees space and advances. Marcus Gerrard plays the ball forward to Graeme Beckham who has made a great run into the box. Graeme Beckham shows great control and tries a shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
55.42
Stefano Marchegiani flicks a high pass forward to Graeme Beckham who brings the ball under control. Graeme Beckham lofts in a cross ball towards Said Ditewig. Said Ditewig makes a deft header. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
60.09
Oxford United have made 3 substitutions with Malcolm Byrne replacing Adrian Redknapp, Craig Glass replacing Anthony Weaver and Alejandro Leon replacing Gavin Taylor .
63.42
Marcus Gerrard surges forward with the ball. Marcus Gerrard advances inside the box! Marcus Gerrard comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. Pedro Henrique Branco gets down and covers it.
72.10
Tommaso Peccarisi flicks a high pass forward. Craig Glass holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Craig Glass flicks a high ball forward to Noel Barry who takes it down. Noel Barry knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gareth Proctor.
73.51
Marcus Gerrard flicks a high pass forward. Liam Milburn collects the pass. Liam Milburn cuts inside the box! Liam Milburn looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Northampton Town!
78.27
Martin Lua-Lua pushes mid-way up the pitch. Martin Lua-Lua chips the ball to his team mate, Said Ditewig. Said Ditewig rushes past Alejandro Leon! Said Ditewig side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
81.52
Marcus Gerrard flicks a high pass forward. Said Ditewig holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Said Ditewig lofts in a cross ball towards Graeme Beckham. Graeme Beckham flicks the ball with his head. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
85.18
Craig Glass makes a probing pass to Noel Barry. Noel Barry knocks in a cross ball towards Malcolm Byrne. Malcolm Byrne makes a convincing header. The ball is well placed but Gareth Proctor blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Northampton Town

Oxford United
Goals
4
1
Shots on Target
8
2
Shots off Target
6
2
Offsides
3
1
Fouls
0
3
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
67.9%
32.1%
Play Area
23.1%
48.7%
28.2%

Scorers
Liam Milburn 40, 74
Said Ditewig 55, 78
Antonio Caballero 15

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Liam Milburn of Northampton Town

Match Ratings
1.George Waters (GK)
6
2.Gareth Proctor (DEF)
6
3.Daniel Lofthouse (DEF)
6
4.Martin Lua-Lua (DEF)
6
5.Mervin McManaman (DEF)
6
6.Marcus Gerrard (MID)
8
7.Stefano Marchegiani (MID)
6
8.Mike Nicholls (MID)
7
9.Said Ditewig (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
10.Graeme Beckham (ATT)
6
11.Liam Milburn (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
 
12.Oliver Seeler (DEF)
0
13.Ugo Eustace (MID)
0
14.Graham Gower (DEF)
0

1.Pedro Henrique Branco (GK)
6
2.Gavin Taylor (DEF)yellow card
5
3.Craig Ball (DEF)
6
4.Tommaso Peccarisi (DEF)
6
5.Marcel Birnbaum (MID)
5
6.Anthony Weaver (MID)
6
7.Rio Matthews (MID)
5
8.Leon Birnbaum (MID)
6
9.Noel Barry (ATT)
6
10.Adrian Redknapp (ATT)
6
11.Antonio Caballero (ATT)goal scored
7
 
12.Malcolm Byrne (ATT)
6
13.Craig Glass (MID)
6
14.Alejandro Leon (DEF)
6