Match Report
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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Kassam Stadium where Oxford United play host to Cheltenham Town. A crowd of 2,660 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Oxford United and Cheltenham Town are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Richard Benali.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Oxford United and Cheltenham Town are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Richard Benali.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Cheltenham Town kicking off!
27.38
0-0Anthony Summerbell kicks a strong pass forward to Jonathan Shilton. Jonathan Shilton knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Martin Parker.
28.28
0-0Frank Gilchrist passes the ball forward to Jonathan Shilton. Jonathan Shilton knocks in a cross ball towards Trevor Standing. Trevor Standing connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
38.18
Richard Simonsen hits a low pass to Frank Gilchrist. Frank Gilchrist controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Trevor Standing. Trevor Standing lofts in a cross ball towards Jonathan Shilton. Jonathan Shilton gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it flies wide!
40.51
0-0Jonathan Shilton catches Eoin Minto on the ankles. The referee warns Jonathan Shilton to calm down! Eoin Minto hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
44.05
Danny Waters plays a long ball forward. Jonathan Shilton knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Oxford United appear unchanged since the first half. Cheltenham Town also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Oxford United kick off the second half!
48.07
Richard Simonsen flicks a high pass forward. Gavin Howey collects the pass. Gavin Howey flicks a high pass forward to Jonathan Shilton who brings the ball under control. Jonathan Shilton knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Adam Mason who gathers it comfortably.
53.54
0-1James Youds flicks a high pass forward to Colin Heskey who brings the ball under control. Seeing a gap ahead, Colin Heskey plays the ball forward to Mike Priestley. Mike Priestley sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
57.10
James Youds hacks Anthony Summerbell from behind! James Youds is warned by the referee! Anthony Summerbell stretches but gets up unharmed.
59.29
0-1Colin Heskey clumsily knocks into Gavin Howey. The referee warns Colin Heskey to calm down! Gavin Howey carries on, but is struggling a bit.
60.33
0-1Oxford United have made a substitution with Ralph Wainwright replacing Jonathan Shilton .
61.43
With some swift thinking, Eoin Minto plays the ball forward to Colin Heskey. Colin Heskey chips the ball to his team mate, Mike Priestley. Mike Priestley whips in a cross ball towards Brian Shilton. Brian Shilton outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it's drastically wayward!
69.02
James Youds kicks a strong pass forward to Nicholas Walker. Nicholas Walker flicks a high pass forward. Brian Shilton holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Brian Shilton chips the ball to his team mate, Mike Priestley. Some good footwork from Mike Priestley provides some space. He shoots at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
71.14
Anthony Summerbell passes the ball forward to Trevor Standing. Trevor Standing knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
77.32
Anthony Summerbell flicks the ball to his team mate, Trevor Standing. Trevor Standing knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Martin Parker.
78.27
Colin Heskey chips the ball to his team mate, Brian Shilton. Brian Shilton skips past Richard Simonsen! Brian Shilton rockets a shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
81.52
0-1Damien Croft knocks the ball forward to Trevor Standing. Trevor Standing whips in a cross ball towards Ralph Wainwright. Ralph Wainwright shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Adam Mason picks it out of the air!
87.03
Colin Heskey advances with the ball. Colin Heskey lofts in a cross ball towards Mike Priestley. Mike Priestley directs the ball goalwards with his head but Malcolm Lawton reads it well. Quality keeping!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
1
2
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
55.8%
44.2%
Play Area
24.7%
45.5%
29.9%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Mike Priestley of Cheltenham Town |
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) | 7 | |
| 7. | Gavin Howey (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Anthony Summerbell (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | Damien Croft (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Jonathan Shilton (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Trevor Standing (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Ralph Wainwright (GK) | 6 | |
| 13. | Damien Hurst (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Alexander Cort (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Adam Mason (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Gary Ince (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | James Youds (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Eoin Minto (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Martin Parker (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Brian Power (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Colin Heskey (MID) | 9 | |
| 8. | Del Konchesky (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Nicholas Walker (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Brian Shilton (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Mike Priestley (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 12. | Kieron Lua-Lua (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Nicholas Guppy (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Ramon Knopper (DEF) | 0 | |