Match Report


Luton TownLuton Town     Oxford UnitedOxford United
Computer Player Computer Player Alex Smith Alex Smith
Teddy RedknappT. Redknapp54
G
1
G
52Pedro Henrique BrancoP. Branco
Craig ClarkeC. Clarke68
D
2
D
37Dave BaileyD. Bailey
Marcus MendezM. Mendez56
D
3captain
D
43Adilson MeeuwisA. Meeuwis
Nigel DublinN. Dublin55
D
4
D
38Simon TerryS. Terry
Emile SimonsenE. Simonsen66
M
5
M
35Nick OwenN. Owen
Stanley GrayS. Gray61
M
captain6
M
29Gavin BattyG. Batty
Kevin KooimanK. Kooiman52
M
7
M
38Craig GlassC. Glass
Marcus StuartM. Stuart50
M
8
M
34Rio RizaR. Riza
Linus HallerL. Haller56
A
9
A
35Alberto ProctorA. Proctor
Anton WalterA. Walter54
A
10
A
41Ashley CrooksA. Crooks
Rio CadamarteriR. Cadamarteri54
A
11
A
35Manuel RibeiroM. Ribeiro
 
David LinekerD. Lineker53
A
12
A
35Malcolm ByrneM. Byrne
Tiago LimaT. Lima51
G
13
M
41Thierry FletcherT. Fletcher
Ian PearceI. Pearce50
D
14
D
37Stephen CraddockS. Craddock

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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Kenilworth Road where Luton Town play host to Oxford United. A crowd of 4,509 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Luton Town and Oxford United are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Jason Cooke.


0.00
The whistle blows and Luton Town get the match underway!
2.36
Nigel Dublin flicks a high pass forward. Kevin Kooiman controls it well on his chest. Kevin Kooiman flicks a high pass forward to Rio Cadamarteri who brings the ball under control. Rio Cadamarteri puts a great ball through. Linus Haller runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
3.36
Nick Owen flicks a high ball forward to Ashley Crooks who takes it down. Ashley Crooks rushes past Craig Clarke! Some good footwork from Ashley Crooks provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice keeping!
4.45
Stanley Gray kicks a strong pass forward to Linus Haller. Linus Haller tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball comes in low, but Pedro Henrique Branco easily smothers it!
8.18
Stanley Gray knocks the ball to his team mate, Linus Haller. Linus Haller shoots from 25 yards but Pedro Henrique Branco reads it well. Good keeping!
14.23
Nick Owen catches Marcus Stuart on the ankles. Nick Owen is shown the yellow card! Marcus Stuart runs off the knock.
21.34
Simon Terry barges into Rio Cadamarteri. Simon Terry is shown the yellow card! Rio Cadamarteri hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
22.53
Nigel Dublin pushes up the pitch. Nigel Dublin deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rio Cadamarteri. Rio Cadamarteri knocks in a cross ball towards Anton Walter. Anton Walter beats his man to it with a header but it flies just wide!
24.10
Marcus Stuart flicks the ball to his team mate, Anton Walter. Anton Walter advances inside the box! Some silky footwork from Anton Walter provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Anton Walter!
28.52
With imagination, Marcus Mendez laces a weighted ball forward to Kevin Kooiman. With some swift thinking, Kevin Kooiman plays the ball forward to Rio Cadamarteri. Rio Cadamarteri sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
32.56
Adilson Meeuwis kicks a strong pass forward to Nick Owen. Nick Owen knocks the ball to his team mate, Alberto Proctor. Alberto Proctor shoots from outside the area but it flies well off target!
34.21
Marcus Mendez makes a probing pass to Kevin Kooiman. Kevin Kooiman flicks a high pass forward to Linus Haller who brings the ball under control. Linus Haller finds some space and shoots from distance but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Luton Town appear unchanged since the first half. Oxford United also appear unchanged since the first half. The Oxford United players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Oxford United kick off the second half!
47.44
Marcus Stuart flicks the ball to his team mate, Rio Cadamarteri. Rio Cadamarteri shoots from 25 yards. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
53.33
Marcus Mendez knocks the ball forward to Marcus Stuart. Marcus Stuart flicks a high pass forward. Linus Haller collects the pass. Linus Haller makes a simple pass, allowing Anton Walter to run into the box. Anton Walter makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it flies well off target!
57.31
Kevin Kooiman flicks a high pass forward to Linus Haller who brings the ball neatly under control. Linus Haller shoots from 20 yards. Pedro Henrique Branco gets down and covers it.
60.48
Luton Town have made a substitution with Tiago Lima replacing Emile Simonsen .Oxford United have made 3 substitutions with Malcolm Byrne replacing Ashley Crooks, Thierry Fletcher replacing Craig Glass and Stephen Craddock replacing Simon Terry .
61.55
Stanley Gray flicks a high pass forward. Linus Haller controls it well on his chest. Linus Haller shoots from outside the area but it curls horrendously wide!
63.21
Adilson Meeuwis flicks the ball to his team mate, Gavin Batty. Gavin Batty makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alberto Proctor. Alberto Proctor plays a one-two with Malcolm Byrne and advances towards the goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Alberto Proctor provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
66.26
Dave Bailey passes the ball forward to Nick Owen. Nick Owen flicks a high pass forward. Manuel Ribeiro holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Manuel Ribeiro knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Nigel Dublin.
72.04
Marcus Mendez flicks a high pass forward. Marcus Stuart collects the pass. Marcus Stuart threads the ball through to Rio Cadamarteri. Rio Cadamarteri shoots from outside the area but it is miles over!
73.43
Thierry Fletcher flicks a high pass forward to Manuel Ribeiro who brings the ball under control. Manuel Ribeiro knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Teddy Redknapp who gathers it comfortably.
77.44
Kevin Kooiman knocks the ball forward to Anton Walter. Anton Walter shoots from distance but it slams into the crowd!
79.51
Marcus Stuart threads a neat ball through to Rio Cadamarteri. Rio Cadamarteri knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Dave Bailey.
81.26
Stephen Craddock runs forward with the ball. Stephen Craddock flicks a high pass forward to Alberto Proctor who brings the ball under control. Alberto Proctor rushes past Craig Clarke! Alberto Proctor side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
83.56
Thierry Fletcher flicks a high ball forward to Alberto Proctor who takes it down. Alberto Proctor flicks a high pass forward. Manuel Ribeiro controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Some good footwork from Manuel Ribeiro provides some space. He shoots at goal but it flies well off target!
85.52
Craig Clarke makes a probing pass to Stanley Gray. Stanley Gray flicks a high ball forward to Anton Walter who takes it down. Anton Walter lofts in a cross ball towards Rio Cadamarteri. Rio Cadamarteri flicks the ball with his head. Stephen Craddock clears it off the line with his head!
87.06
Nick Owen makes a beautiful solo run. Nick Owen knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
89.16
Thierry Fletcher deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Manuel Ribeiro. Manuel Ribeiro lofts in a cross ball towards Malcolm Byrne. Malcolm Byrne jumps high and flicks the ball with his head his aim is horrendously poor!
90.00
Tiago Lima makes a probing pass to Anton Walter. Anton Walter makes a great pass forward. Rio Cadamarteri runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Luton Town

Oxford United
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
6
2
Shots off Target
7
4
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
54.7%
45.3%
Play Area
22.1%
44.2%
33.7%

Scorers
Anton Walter 24
Rio Cadamarteri 47
Alberto Proctor 63

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Marcus Stuart of Luton Town

Match Ratings
1.Teddy Redknapp (GK)
6
2.Craig Clarke (DEF)
6
3.Marcus Mendez (DEF)
7
4.Nigel Dublin (DEF)
6
5.Emile Simonsen (MID)
6
6.Stanley Gray (MID)
7
7.Kevin Kooiman (MID)
7
8.Marcus Stuart (MID)
9
9.Linus Haller (ATT)
6
10.Anton Walter (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Rio Cadamarteri (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.David Lineker (ATT)
0
13.Tiago Lima (GK)
6
14.Ian Pearce (DEF)
0

1.Pedro Henrique Branco (GK)
7
2.Dave Bailey (DEF)
6
3.Adilson Meeuwis (DEF)
6
4.Simon Terry (DEF)yellow card
6
5.Nick Owen (MID)yellow card
6
6.Gavin Batty (MID)
6
7.Craig Glass (MID)
6
8.Rio Riza (MID)
6
9.Alberto Proctor (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Ashley Crooks (ATT)
6
11.Manuel Ribeiro (ATT)
6
 
12.Malcolm Byrne (ATT)
6
13.Thierry Fletcher (MID)
6
14.Stephen Craddock (DEF)
7