Match Report


Oxford UnitedOxford United     Northampton TownNorthampton Town
Alex SmithAlex Smith Computer Player Computer Player
Pedro Henrique BrancoP. Branco52
G
1
G
59Liam JacobsL. Jacobs
Tommaso PeccarisiT. Peccarisi53
D
2
D
56Daniel LofthouseD. Lofthouse
Alejandro LeonA. Leon55
D
captain3
D
53Martin Lua-LuaM. Lua-Lua
Craig BallC. Ball53
D
4
D
49Oliver SeelerO. Seeler
Marcel BirnbaumM. Birnbaum40
M
5
D
46Graham GowerG. Gower
Anthony WeaverA. Weaver41
M
6
M
55Stefano MarchegianiS. Marchegiani
Craig GlassC. Glass38
M
7
M
53Mike NichollsM. Nicholls
Thierry FletcherT. Fletcher41
M
8
M
53Richard WatsonR. Watson
Ashley CrooksA. Crooks41
A
9
A
59Said DitewigS. Ditewig
Adrian RedknappA. Redknapp54
A
10captain
A
52Sebastian MöllerS. Möller
Pedro FonsecaP. Fonseca43
A
11
A
51John CoppingJ. Copping
 
Manuel RibeiroM. Ribeiro36
A
12
A
50Liam MilburnL. Milburn
Rio MatthewsR. Matthews41
M
13
G
49George WatersG. Waters
Adilson MeeuwisA. Meeuwis43
D
14
A
49Graeme BeckhamG. Beckham

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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Kassam Stadium where Oxford United play host to Northampton Town. A crowd of 4,810 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Oxford United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Northampton Town appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Marcus Scholes.


0.00
The whistle blows and Northampton Town get the match underway!
2.21
Oliver Seeler passes the ball forward to Stefano Marchegiani. Stefano Marchegiani kicks a strong pass forward to John Copping. John Copping knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
6.24
Marcel Birnbaum passes the ball forward to Ashley Crooks. Ashley Crooks kicks a strong pass forward to Adrian Redknapp but the referee indicates it's offside!
8.22
Stefano Marchegiani threads the ball through to Sebastian Möller. Sebastian Möller knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Pedro Henrique Branco who gathers it comfortably.
16.09
Mike Nicholls flicks a high pass forward. John Copping holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. John Copping knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
32.28
Daniel Lofthouse knocks the ball forward to Mike Nicholls. Mike Nicholls makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Said Ditewig. Said Ditewig edges inside the box! Said Ditewig rockets a shot on goal. Pedro Henrique Branco gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
40.36
Craig Glass makes a simple pass to Ashley Crooks. Ashley Crooks edges inside the box! Ashley Crooks comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. It curls slightly but is blocked by Martin Lua-Lua.
42.57
Adrian Redknapp catches Graham Gower on the ankles. The referee calls over Adrian Redknapp and shows him a yellow card! Graham Gower runs off the knock.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

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

45.00
Oxford United kick off the second half!
49.35
Richard Watson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Sebastian Möller. Sebastian Möller advances inside the box! Sebastian Möller shoots from just inside the box but it misses the target by a large margin!
53.01
Craig Ball pushes mid-way up the pitch. Craig Ball flicks a high pass forward. Adrian Redknapp collects the pass. Adrian Redknapp knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
54.02
Stefano Marchegiani controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Sebastian Möller. Sebastian Möller knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
57.48
Stefano Marchegiani makes a beautiful solo run. Stefano Marchegiani sees Sebastian Möller just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Some good footwork from Sebastian Möller provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball strikes Craig Ball's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
58.28
Corner kick to Northampton Town. Stefano Marchegiani plays it to the far post. Pedro Henrique Branco scoops up the ball.
59.08
Northampton Town are dictating the run of play here today.
60.18
Oxford United have made 3 substitutions with Manuel Ribeiro replacing Pedro Fonseca, Rio Matthews replacing Craig Glass and Adilson Meeuwis replacing Tommaso Peccarisi .
61.24
Graham Gower hits a low pass to Stefano Marchegiani. Stefano Marchegiani flicks the ball to his team mate, Said Ditewig. Said Ditewig shoots from long range. What a cracker!! Pedro Henrique Branco had no chance!! Goal for Northampton Town!
65.57
Stefano Marchegiani knocks the ball forward to John Copping. John Copping shoots from distance but it is miles over!
69.21
Showing fabulous composure, Anthony Weaver picks a pass forward to Manuel Ribeiro. Manuel Ribeiro lofts in a cross ball towards Ashley Crooks. Ashley Crooks connects with a diving header but is denied by Liam Jacobs. Excellent save.
77.29
Adilson Meeuwis sees Rio Matthews in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Rio Matthews threads a neat ball through to Manuel Ribeiro. Manuel Ribeiro hits a low pass to Ashley Crooks. Ashley Crooks looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it flies just wide!
78.16
Anthony Weaver plays the ball forward to Adrian Redknapp. Adrian Redknapp tries a spectacular long range effort. Liam Jacobs effortlessly gets down and covers it.
79.46
Anthony Weaver sees a break and surges forward. Anthony Weaver whips in a cross ball towards Adrian Redknapp. Adrian Redknapp knocks the ball goalwards with his head. It's there!! Liam Jacobs has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Oxford United

Northampton Town
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
4
3
Shots off Target
1
2
Offsides
3
0
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
50%
50%
Play Area
30%
43.8%
26.2%

Scorers
Adrian Redknapp 79
Said Ditewig 61

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Stefano Marchegiani of Northampton Town

Match Ratings
1.Pedro Henrique Branco (GK)
6
2.Tommaso Peccarisi (DEF)
6
3.Alejandro Leon (DEF)
6
4.Craig Ball (DEF)
7
5.Marcel Birnbaum (MID)
6
6.Anthony Weaver (MID)
8
7.Craig Glass (MID)
6
8.Thierry Fletcher (MID)
6
9.Ashley Crooks (ATT)
7
10.Adrian Redknapp (ATT)goal scoredyellow card
7
11.Pedro Fonseca (ATT)
6
 
12.Manuel Ribeiro (ATT)
6
13.Rio Matthews (MID)
6
14.Adilson Meeuwis (DEF)
6

1.Liam Jacobs (GK)
7
2.Daniel Lofthouse (DEF)
6
3.Martin Lua-Lua (DEF)
6
4.Oliver Seeler (DEF)
6
5.Graham Gower (DEF)
6
6.Stefano Marchegiani (MID)
9
7.Mike Nicholls (MID)
6
8.Richard Watson (MID)
6
9.Said Ditewig (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Sebastian Möller (ATT)
6
11.John Copping (ATT)
6
 
12.Liam Milburn (ATT)
0
13.George Waters (GK)
0
14.Graeme Beckham (ATT)
0