Match Report


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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Home Park where Plymouth Argyle play host to Oxford United. A crowd of 4,546 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
Both Plymouth Argyle and Oxford United are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.


0.00
Plymouth Argyle kick off the first half!
3.52
Neil Bowyer takes it forward alone. Neil Bowyer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
6.18
Wayne Richards barges into Neil Bowyer. The referee calls over Wayne Richards and warns him to calm down! Neil Bowyer hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
9.09
Wayne Richards makes a simple pass to Eoin Tiler. Eoin Tiler shoots from long range but somehow Adam Higginbotham manages to keep it out.
12.47
Thierry Palmer threads the ball through to Ian Beckham. Ian Beckham knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Peter Moncur.
20.29
Brian Clarke takes it forward alone. Brian Clarke shoots from outside the area. It's miles wide!
21.31
David Jack flicks the ball to his team mate, Thierry Palmer. Thierry Palmer knocks the ball to his team mate, Ian Beckham. Ian Beckham knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
22.23
Simon Howells catches James Goldberg on the ankles. Simon Howells is shown the yellow card! James Goldberg gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
26.20
Simon Howells hacks Darren Walsh from behind! Simon Howells is given a warning by the referee! Darren Walsh stretches but gets up unharmed.
27.08
Simon Howells chips the ball to his team mate, Thierry Palmer. Thierry Palmer flicks the ball to his team mate, Marcus Hapgood. Marcus Hapgood knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Damien Lightfoot.
32.31
Graham Armstrong makes a beautiful solo run. Graham Armstrong makes a beautiful solo run. Graham Armstrong shoots from 25 yards. It's miles wide!
36.18
Thierry Palmer knocks the ball forward to Eoin Tiler. Eoin Tiler shoots from 20 yards. The ball comes in low, but Adam Higginbotham easily smothers it!
38.49
Thierry Palmer makes a probing pass to Marcus Hapgood. Marcus Hapgood plays a perfect one-two with Eoin Tiler and rushes in on goal... Marcus Hapgood tries a spectacular strike. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
39.41
Thierry Palmer chips the ball to his team mate, Eoin Tiler. Eoin Tiler tries a spectacular long range effort. Magnificent save by Adam Higginbotham!
45.00
Steve Impey catches Malcolm Scowcroft on the ankles. Steve Impey is warned by the referee! Malcolm Scowcroft hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!


45.00
Oxford United kick off and get the second half underway!
49.39
Wayne Richards controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Eoin Tiler. Eoin Tiler shoots from long range. Adam Higginbotham easily smothers it.
53.13
Damien Lightfoot hacks Eoin Tiler from behind! The referee calls over Damien Lightfoot and warns him to calm down! Eoin Tiler hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
54.07
Peter Moncur kicks a strong pass forward to Brian Clarke. Brian Clarke decides to run forward with the ball. Brian Clarke finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
59.32
Steve Impey passes the ball forward to Ian Beckham. Ian Beckham deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eoin Tiler but the linesman indicates offside!
61.01
Peter Moncur knocks the ball to his team mate, Malcolm Scowcroft. Malcolm Scowcroft makes a probing pass to Darren Walsh. Darren Walsh sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's miles wide!
77.16
Neil Bowyer makes a probing pass to James Goldberg. James Goldberg shoots from 25 yards. It's miles wide!
78.33
Steve Impey advances with the ball. Steve Impey shoots from 20 yards. Adam Higginbotham easily smothers it.
79.40
Brendan Harrison passes the ball forward to Wayne Richards. Wayne Richards makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ian Beckham. Ian Beckham knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
83.31
Luke Robson kicks a strong pass forward to Neil Bowyer. Neil Bowyer flicks the ball to his team mate, James Goldberg. James Goldberg finds some space and shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
90.00
David Jack makes a probing pass to Wayne Richards. Wayne Richards makes a probing pass to Ian Beckham. Ian Beckham goes all the way! Ian Beckham cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!


The man of the match was awarded to Ian Beckham of Oxford United
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
1
7
Shots off Target
5
0
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
4
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
46.7%
53.3%
Play Area
29.3%
46.7%
24%

Scorers