Match Report
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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Kassam Stadium where Oxford United play host to Leyton Orient. A crowd of 4,319 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Oxford United and Leyton Orient are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Marcus Nicholls.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Oxford United and Leyton Orient are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Marcus Nicholls.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Oxford United kicking off!
3.09
0-0Dale Wilcox comes in with a late challenge on Manuel Ribeiro. Dale Wilcox is shown the yellow card! Manuel Ribeiro grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
4.59
0-0Dave Bailey sees Nick Owen in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Nick Owen makes a simple pass to Alberto Proctor. Alberto Proctor knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Peter Woodcock who gathers it comfortably.
9.16
Alan Jacobs barges into Gavin Batty. The referee calls over Alan Jacobs and warns him to calm down! Gavin Batty carries on, but is struggling a bit.
12.58
0-0Alan Jacobs makes a probing pass to Ighli Di Salvatore. Ighli Di Salvatore shoots from 20 yards but it misses the target by a large margin!
15.14
Kemal Boyd flicks a high pass forward to Spencer Marsden who brings the ball under control. Spencer Marsden threads a neat, attacking ball through to Gilles Royce. Gilles Royce strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
16.17
Kemal Boyd darts forward. Kemal Boyd shoots from distance. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
22.40
0-0Craig Glass makes a simple pass to Malcolm Byrne. Malcolm Byrne plays a one-two with Alberto Proctor and rushes in on goal... Torsten Raff comes in with a late challenge on Malcolm Byrne. That's got to be a penalty! No, the ref waves play-on!!
24.30
Kemal Boyd makes a probing pass to Spencer Marsden. Spencer Marsden knocks in a cross ball towards Gilles Royce. Gilles Royce is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it's well over the bar!
27.47
Alan Jacobs flicks a high ball forward to Ighli Di Salvatore who takes it down. Ighli Di Salvatore knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Simon Terry.
33.23
1-0Rio Riza makes a probing pass to Malcolm Byrne. Malcolm Byrne finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Oxford United!
42.56
1-0Craig Glass comes in with a late challenge on Alan Jacobs. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Alan Jacobs stretches but gets up unharmed.
44.01
Kemal Boyd sees Spencer Marsden in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Spencer Marsden edges inside the box! Spencer Marsden looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Spencer Marsden!
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. Leyton Orient also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Leyton Orient kick off!
47.59
1-1With vision, Alan Jacobs plays the ball forward to Gilles Royce. Gilles Royce knocks in a cross ball towards Spencer Marsden. Spencer Marsden connects with a diving header. Pedro Henrique Branco comfortably picks it out of the air!
57.34
Richard Potts breaks forward. With vision, Richard Potts plays the ball forward to Ighli Di Salvatore. Ighli Di Salvatore lofts in a cross ball towards Gilles Royce. With a superhuman jump, Gilles Royce connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Leyton Orient!
60.49
1-2Oxford United have made 3 substitutions with Ashley Crooks replacing Manuel Ribeiro, Leon Birnbaum replacing Rio Riza and Stephen Craddock replacing Adilson Meeuwis .
61.58
Dale Wilcox knocks the ball forward to Frederico Martins. Frederico Martins runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Frederico Martins cuts inside the box! Frederico Martins shoots from just inside the box. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Frederico Martins!
67.27
Alan Jacobs makes a simple pass to Spencer Marsden. Spencer Marsden sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is tipped over by Pedro Henrique Branco.
68.25
1-3Alberto Maharzi takes a short corner kick, passing the ball to Kemal Boyd. Kemal Boyd flicks the ball on with his first touch. Alan Jacobs shoots from just inside the box but it slams into the crowd!
71.30
1-3Dave Bailey comes in with a late challenge on Gilles Royce. The referee calls over Dave Bailey and warns him to calm down! Gilles Royce hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
72.26
Gilles Royce comes in with a late challenge on Simon Terry. The referee calls over Gilles Royce and warns him to calm down! Simon Terry grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
75.36
With vision, Stephen Craddock plays the ball forward to Nick Owen. Nick Owen chips the ball to his team mate, Malcolm Byrne. Malcolm Byrne shoots from distance but it flies wide!
77.37
Dave Bailey sees Leon Birnbaum in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Leon Birnbaum sees space and advances. Leon Birnbaum plays a scrappy one-two with Ashley Crooks and stumbles forward towards the goal... Leon Birnbaum muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
78.53
1-3Stephen Craddock threads a neat ball through to Nick Owen. Nick Owen runs straight at the opposition's defence. Nick Owen makes a probing pass to Malcolm Byrne but he's offside!
85.13
Craig Glass sees Alberto Proctor in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alberto Proctor finds some space and shoots from distance but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
87.45
Richard Potts catches Malcolm Byrne on the ankles. Richard Potts is given a warning by the referee! Malcolm Byrne hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
89.04
Craig Glass kicks a strong pass forward to Ashley Crooks. Ashley Crooks knocks the ball forward, putting Alberto Proctor through on goal. Alberto Proctor shoots from just inside the box. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
3
Shots on Target
2
5
Shots off Target
3
5
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
4
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
46.7%
53.3%
Play Area
34.7%
44%
21.3%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Spencer Marsden of Leyton Orient |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Pedro Henrique Branco (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Dave Bailey (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Simon Terry (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Adilson Meeuwis (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Gavin Batty (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Craig Glass (MID) |  | 6 |
| 7. | Nick Owen (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Rio Riza (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Alberto Proctor (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 10. | Malcolm Byrne (ATT) | | 7 |
| 11. | Manuel Ribeiro (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Ashley Crooks (ATT) | 6 | |
| 13. | Leon Birnbaum (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Stephen Craddock (DEF) | 6 | |
| 1. | Peter Woodcock (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Dale Wilcox (DEF) | | 6 |
| 3. | Torsten Raff (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Richard Potts (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Frederico Martins (MID) | | 9 |
| 6. | Kemal Boyd (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Alan Jacobs (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Alberto Maharzi (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Spencer Marsden (ATT) | | 9 |
| 10. | Gilles Royce (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Ighli Di Salvatore (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Marcel Zick (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Adam Duberry (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | James Summerbell (GK) | 0 | |