Match Report
| Oxford United | Oxford United |  |  | Wrexham | Wrexham | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Ernesto Omizzolo | Ernesto Omizzolo | ||||||||||||||||||
| Ricardo Mora | R. Mora |  | 62 | G |  | 1 | | G | 54 |  | Martin Upson | M. Upson | |||||||||
| Alun Impey | A. Impey | | 65 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 48 |  | Alvaro Mendez | A. Mendez | |||||||||
| Simon Howells | S. Howells | | 61 | D | | 3 | | D | 50 | | Teddy Dryden | T. Dryden | |||||||||
| David Jack | D. Jack | | 58 | D | | 4 | | D | 52 | | Sylvain Beattie | S. Beattie | |||||||||
| Brendan Harrison | B. Harrison | | 50 | D | | 5 | | D | 47 | | Omer Newton | O. Newton | |||||||||
| Steve Impey | S. Impey | | 68 | M | | 6 | | M | 49 | | Paul Edwards | P. Edwards | |||||||||
| Thierry Palmer | T. Palmer | | 61 | M | | 7 | | M | 55 | | Tommy Joachim | T. Joachim | |||||||||
| Wayne Richards | W. Richards | | 55 | M | | 8 | | M | 56 | | Chris Watson | C. Watson | |||||||||
| Ian Beckham | I. Beckham | | 65 | A | | 9 | | M | 43 | | Jon Ince | J. Ince | |||||||||
| Eoin Tiler | E. Tiler | | 63 | A | | 10 | | A | 60 | | Stuart Barrett | S. Barrett | |||||||||
| Marcus Hapgood | M. Hapgood | | 56 | A | | 11 | | A | 60 | | Scott Impey | S. Impey | |||||||||
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Kassam Stadium where Oxford United play host to Wrexham. Its a sell-out today with the 5,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Oxford United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Wrexham appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Oxford United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Wrexham appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0Oxford United kick off and get the match underway!
2.55
0-0Thierry Palmer kicks a strong pass forward to Ian Beckham. Ian Beckham tries a spectacular long range effort. Martin Upson easily smothers it.
3.49
0-0Wayne Richards knocks the ball to his team mate, Eoin Tiler. Eoin Tiler shoots from outside the area but it goes wide for a goal kick.
4.05
Chris Watson chips the ball to his team mate, Stuart Barrett. Stuart Barrett shoots from 20 yards but it flies wide!
6.02
0-0Chris Watson kicks a strong pass forward to Stuart Barrett. Stuart Barrett knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
8.53
1-0Thierry Palmer makes a simple pass to Eoin Tiler. Eoin Tiler finds some space and shoots from distance. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
12.50
1-0Marcus Hapgood comes in with a late challenge on Alvaro Mendez. Marcus Hapgood is warned by the referee! Alvaro Mendez gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
15.32
1-0Tommy Joachim catches Thierry Palmer on the ankles. Tommy Joachim is given a warning by the referee! Thierry Palmer stretches but gets up unharmed.
16.28
Jon Ince deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Scott Impey. Scott Impey goes all the way! Scott Impey takes a shot at goal but it flies wide!
18.45
1-0Thierry Palmer hacks Chris Watson from behind! Thierry Palmer is shown the yellow card! Chris Watson runs off the knock.
30.11
Steve Impey knocks the ball forward to Eoin Tiler. Eoin Tiler shoots from long range but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
33.50
Steve Impey deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eoin Tiler. Eoin Tiler whips in a cross ball towards Ian Beckham. Ian Beckham directs the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
39.30
Scott Impey comes in with a late challenge on David Jack. The referee calls over Scott Impey and shows him a yellow card! David Jack stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
Wrexham kick off!
51.28
David Jack passes the ball forward to Wayne Richards. Wayne Richards makes a probing pass to Marcus Hapgood. Marcus Hapgood whips in a cross ball towards Ian Beckham. Ian Beckham connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Ian Beckham scores for Oxford United!!
54.08
Thierry Palmer clumsily knocks into Chris Watson. Thierry Palmer is given a warning by the referee! Chris Watson runs off the knock.
55.39
Omer Newton makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Chris Watson. Chris Watson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stuart Barrett. Stuart Barrett knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
57.17
2-0The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
59.08
Steve Impey knocks the ball forward to Marcus Hapgood. Marcus Hapgood whips in a cross ball towards Eoin Tiler. Eoin Tiler is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
73.59
Brendan Harrison kicks a strong pass forward to Steve Impey. Steve Impey takes it forward alone. Steve Impey whips in a cross ball towards Eoin Tiler. Eoin Tiler connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
83.05
Paul Edwards sees space and advances. Paul Edwards goes all the way! Paul Edwards tries a spectacular strike. It curls slightly but Ricardo Mora manages to gather it comfortably.
84.29
Thierry Palmer chips the ball to his team mate, Ian Beckham. Ian Beckham finds some space and shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
87.52
Thierry Palmer clumsily knocks into Tommy Joachim. The referee calls over Thierry Palmer again and warns him to calm down! Tommy Joachim stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
5
1
Shots off Target
4
2
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
4
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
51.6%
48.4%
Play Area
24.2%
50%
25.8%
Scorers
| Eoin Tiler 9, 59 Ian Beckham 51 |