Match Report


Oxford UnitedOxford United     Bristol RoversBristol Rovers
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Malcolm LawtonM. Lawton52
G
1
G
58Nicholas DeanN. Dean
Stephen JacksonS. Jackson52
D
2
D
59Ronald BlinkerR. Blinker
Richard SimonsenR. Simonsen49
D
3captain
D
57Adam NewbyA. Newby
Danny WatersD. Waters47
D
4
D
50Colin GreavesC. Greaves
Billy FletcherB. Fletcher45
D
5
D
44Greg WinterburnG. Winterburn
Frank GilchristF. Gilchrist50
M
6
M
66Niccolo LumsdonN. Lumsdon
Gavin HoweyG. Howey46
M
7
M
61Jose PoulardJ. Poulard
Anthony SummerbellA. Summerbell45
M
captain8
A
64Julian HendrieJ. Hendrie
Damien CroftD. Croft45
M
9
A
56Adriano BianconeA. Biancone
Jonathan ShiltonJ. Shilton50
A
10
A
47Dean LoweD. Lowe
Trevor StandingT. Standing46
A
11
A
42Phil HarleyP. Harley
 
Ralph WainwrightR. Wainwright47
G
12
M
57Florian SeifertF. Seifert
Damien HurstD. Hurst44
M
13
M
54Tim ShearerT. Shearer
Alexander CortA. Cort41
D
14
M
54Ronnie CoppingerR. Coppinger

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Kassam Stadium where Oxford United play host to Bristol Rovers. A crowd of 2,784 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Oxford United are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Bristol Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Peter Summerbell.


0.00
Bristol Rovers start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.20
Jose Poulard deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Adriano Biancone. Adriano Biancone lofts in a cross ball towards Dean Lowe. Dean Lowe connects with a diving header but it's drastically wayward!
8.53
Jose Poulard makes an attacking run forward. Jose Poulard lofts in a cross ball towards Julian Hendrie. Julian Hendrie rises majestically and gets a header on goal but slams it into the crowd!
14.16
Seeing a gap ahead, Jose Poulard plays the ball forward to Phil Harley. Phil Harley shoots from 25 yards but it flies just wide!
15.11
Gavin Howey makes a beautiful solo run. Gavin Howey whips in a cross ball towards Jonathan Shilton. Jonathan Shilton rises majestically and gets a header on goal. It's miles wide!
24.13
Niccolo Lumsdon takes it forward alone. Niccolo Lumsdon deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Adriano Biancone but the linesman indicates offside!
27.00
Jose Poulard passes the ball forward to Adriano Biancone. Adriano Biancone knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Billy Fletcher.
28.42
Jose Poulard takes it forward alone. Jose Poulard knocks in a cross ball towards Julian Hendrie. Julian Hendrie connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Magnificent save by Malcolm Lawton!
32.09
Jose Poulard chips the ball to his team mate, Julian Hendrie. Julian Hendrie shoots from outside the area. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
38.08
With a delightful solo run, Anthony Summerbell stretches the opposition's defence. Anthony Summerbell lofts in a cross ball towards Jonathan Shilton. Jonathan Shilton gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
39.19
Gavin Howey flicks the ball to his team mate, Jonathan Shilton. Jonathan Shilton lofts in a cross ball towards Trevor Standing. Trevor Standing jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it misses the target by a large margin!
42.07
Anthony Summerbell controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jonathan Shilton. Jonathan Shilton knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Nicholas Dean who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Oxford United appear unchanged since the first half. Bristol Rovers also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Oxford United kick off the second half!
49.12
Richard Simonsen breaks forward. Richard Simonsen knocks the ball forward to Jonathan Shilton. Jonathan Shilton knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Adam Newby.
53.32
Richard Simonsen threads the ball through to Damien Croft. Damien Croft flicks a high pass forward. Jonathan Shilton collects the pass. Jonathan Shilton knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Greg Winterburn.
54.29
Ronald Blinker drives a long ball upfield. Phil Harley knocks in a cross ball towards Julian Hendrie. Julian Hendrie makes a looping header on goal but it is deflected wide by Richard Simonsen.
55.35
Niccolo Lumsdon takes a short corner kick, passing the ball to Adam Newby. Adam Newby knocks the ball into the box. Danny Waters reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
59.55
Frank Gilchrist hacks Niccolo Lumsdon from behind! The referee calls over Frank Gilchrist and shows him a yellow card! Niccolo Lumsdon hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
60.52
Bristol Rovers have made 3 substitutions with Florian Seifert replacing Colin Greaves, Tim Shearer replacing Julian Hendrie and Ronnie Coppinger replacing Dean Lowe .
63.26
Jose Poulard threads a neat ball through to Tim Shearer. Tim Shearer whips in a cross ball towards Phil Harley. Phil Harley beats his man to it with a header. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
66.24
With great vision, Jose Poulard plays the ball forward to Phil Harley. Phil Harley whips in a cross ball towards Tim Shearer. Tim Shearer makes a convincing header but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
73.07
Richard Simonsen flicks a high pass forward. Frank Gilchrist collects the pass. Frank Gilchrist flicks a high ball forward to Trevor Standing who takes it down. Trevor Standing knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Florian Seifert.
75.08
Florian Seifert makes a probing pass to Jose Poulard. With imagination, Jose Poulard laces a through ball forward to Adriano Biancone. Adriano Biancone knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Danny Waters.
77.05
Jose Poulard threads a neat ball through to Phil Harley. Phil Harley knocks in a cross ball towards Adriano Biancone. Adriano Biancone flicks the ball with his head. Malcolm Lawton manages to gather it.
79.05
Frank Gilchrist hits a low pass to Jonathan Shilton. Jonathan Shilton shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
81.29
Jose Poulard controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Adriano Biancone. Adriano Biancone whips in a cross ball towards Ronnie Coppinger. Ronnie Coppinger directs the ball goalwards with his head but it misses the target by a large margin!
85.00
Danny Waters flicks a high pass forward. Gavin Howey holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gavin Howey sees Trevor Standing in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Trevor Standing knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
87.42
Jonathan Shilton comes in with a late challenge on Florian Seifert. The referee brings Jonathan Shilton to one side and gives him a warning! Florian Seifert runs off the knock.
89.49
Florian Seifert powers a long ball forward. Adriano Biancone cuts inside the box! Adriano Biancone tries a spectacular strike which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Oxford United

Bristol Rovers
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
0
5
Shots off Target
4
6
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
51.9%
48.1%
Play Area
32.9%
48.1%
19%

Scorers
Phil Harley 63
Adriano Biancone 89

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Jose Poulard of Bristol Rovers

Match Ratings
1.Malcolm Lawton (GK)
6
2.Stephen Jackson (DEF)
6
3.Richard Simonsen (DEF)
7
4.Danny Waters (DEF)
7
5.Billy Fletcher (DEF)
6
6.Frank Gilchrist (MID)yellow card
5
7.Gavin Howey (MID)
6
8.Anthony Summerbell (MID)
6
9.Damien Croft (MID)
6
10.Jonathan Shilton (ATT)
6
11.Trevor Standing (ATT)
6
 
12.Ralph Wainwright (GK)
0
13.Damien Hurst (MID)
0
14.Alexander Cort (DEF)
0

1.Nicholas Dean (GK)
6
2.Ronald Blinker (DEF)
6
3.Adam Newby (DEF)
6
4.Colin Greaves (DEF)
6
5.Greg Winterburn (DEF)
6
6.Niccolo Lumsdon (MID)
6
7.Jose Poulard (MID)
9
8.Julian Hendrie (ATT)
6
9.Adriano Biancone (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Dean Lowe (ATT)
6
11.Phil Harley (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Florian Seifert (MID)
7
13.Tim Shearer (MID)
6
14.Ronnie Coppinger (MID)
6