Match Report


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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Kassam Stadium where Oxford United play host to Leyton Orient. A crowd of 4,584 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
Oxford United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Leyton Orient appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.


0.00
Leyton Orient start the match!
2.23
Marcus Hapgood hacks Rui Gomes from behind! Marcus Hapgood is given a warning by the referee! Rui Gomes hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
10.23
Steve Impey knocks the ball to his team mate, Marcus Hapgood. Marcus Hapgood shoots from long range but it flies wide!
14.45
David Jack chips the ball to his team mate, Thierry Palmer. Thierry Palmer makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Marcus Hapgood. Marcus Hapgood controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies wide!
15.29
Paul Chadwick comes in with a late challenge on David Jack. Paul Chadwick is warned by the referee! David Jack hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
22.35
Thierry Palmer hacks Julian Bramble from behind! The referee calls over Thierry Palmer and shows him a yellow card! Julian Bramble runs off the knock.
26.24
Alun Impey flicks the ball to his team mate, Steve Impey. Steve Impey threads the ball through to Eoin Tiler. Eoin Tiler shoots from 25 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
34.25
Julian Bramble knocks the ball forward to Paul Chadwick. Paul Chadwick knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ricardo Mora who gathers it comfortably.
40.26
Julian Bramble sees space and advances. Julian Bramble knocks in a cross ball towards Eddie Owen. Eddie Owen flicks the ball with his head. Eddie Owen scores for Leyton Orient!!
45.00
Steve Impey flicks the ball to his team mate, Ian Beckham. Ian Beckham knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Dale Mike who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!


45.00
The whistle blows and Oxford United get the second half underway!
51.42
Eoin Vieira barges into Wayne Richards. Eoin Vieira is warned by the referee! Wayne Richards stretches but gets up unharmed.
54.52
Ian Makin comes in with a late challenge on Eoin Tiler. The referee calls over Ian Makin and shows him a yellow card! Eoin Tiler hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
55.09
Simon Howells sweeps the ball long. Eoin Tiler shoots from 25 yards. It's miles wide!
59.05
Steve Impey kicks a strong pass forward to Ian Beckham. Ian Beckham knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
60.40
Eoin Vieira comes in with a late challenge on Wayne Richards. Eoin Vieira is shown the yellow card! Wayne Richards stretches but gets up unharmed.
61.09
Julian Bramble kicks a strong pass forward to Eddie Owen. Eddie Owen knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ricardo Mora who gathers it comfortably.
66.09
Wayne Richards flicks the ball to his team mate, Marcus Hapgood. Marcus Hapgood knocks in a cross ball towards Ian Beckham. Ian Beckham connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Dale Mike is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
69.27
Thierry Palmer controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ian Beckham. Ian Beckham lofts in a cross ball towards Eoin Tiler. Eoin Tiler is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
73.22
Julian Bramble passes the ball forward to Eddie Owen. Eddie Owen finds some space and shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
77.50
Alun Impey controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Wayne Richards. Wayne Richards flicks the ball to his team mate, Marcus Hapgood. Marcus Hapgood shoots from distance but it is miles over!
84.40
Brendan Harrison hacks Paul Chadwick from behind! The referee calls over Brendan Harrison and shows him a yellow card! Paul Chadwick hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
Leyton Orient are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time


The man of the match was awarded to Ian Beckham of Oxford United
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
1
1
Shots off Target
6
1
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
3
4
Yellow Cards
2
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
57.8%
42.2%
Play Area
21.9%
51.6%
26.6%