Match Report
| Grimsby Town | Grimsby Town |  |  | Oxford United | Oxford United | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| John Milburn | J. Milburn |  | 47 | G |  | 1 | |  | G | 67 | | Michael Patterson | M. Patterson | ||||||||
| Robert Huckerby | R. Huckerby | | 60 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 67 | | Jon Rufus | J. Rufus | |||||||||
| Patrick Cutler | P. Cutler | | 50 | D | | 3 | | D | 50 | | Gavin Powell | G. Powell | |||||||||
| Syd Le Tissier | S. Le Tissier | | 49 | D | | 4 | | D | 48 | | Kevin Croft | K. Croft | |||||||||
| Hugo Leon | H. Leon |  | 59 | M | | 5 | | D | 46 | | Dean Keane | D. Keane | |||||||||
| Don Naysmith | D. Naysmith |  | 48 | M | | 6 | | M | 61 | | Syd Swift | S. Swift | |||||||||
| Ross Lloyd | R. Lloyd | | 47 | M | | 7 | | M | 59 | | Gary Brand | G. Brand | |||||||||
| James Southgate | J. Southgate | | 46 | M | | 8 | | M | 59 | | Ian Bolton | I. Bolton | |||||||||
| Nicholas Midgley | N. Midgley | | 58 | A | | 9 | | A | 52 |  | Jonas Röhlig | J. Röhlig | |||||||||
| Peter Dublin | P. Dublin | | 55 | A | | | 10 | | A | 51 | | Billy Booth | B. Booth | ||||||||
| Wayne Newby | W. Newby | | 55 | A | | 11 | | A | 51 | | Gilles Formon | G. Formon | |||||||||
| Joe Summerbell | J. Summerbell | | 48 | D | | 12 | | M | 51 | | James Howells | J. Howells | |||||||||
| Francis Marr | F. Marr | | 48 | A | | 13 | | G | 50 | | Dietmar Jahn | D. Jahn | |||||||||
| Dale Wright | D. Wright | | 46 | G | | 14 | | D | 45 | | Dale Ince | D. Ince | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
Snow flakes fill the overcast sky here at Blundell Park where Grimsby Town play host to Oxford United. A crowd of 4,444 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Grimsby Town are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Oxford United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Gareth Atherton.
The pitch is in good condition.
Grimsby Town are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Oxford United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Gareth Atherton.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Grimsby Town get the match underway!
4.21
0-0Syd Swift flicks a high ball forward to Gilles Formon who takes it down. Gilles Formon lofts in a cross ball towards Jonas Röhlig. Jonas Röhlig is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it flies well off target!
6.03
Don Naysmith kicks a strong pass forward to Nicholas Midgley. Nicholas Midgley shoots from 20 yards but it flies just wide!
9.44
0-0Kevin Croft makes a simple pass to Syd Swift. Syd Swift makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Billy Booth. Billy Booth whips in a cross ball towards Jonas Röhlig. Jonas Röhlig outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball flies towards the top corner but Robert Huckerby is on the line. He jumps and heads the ball over the bar!
10.42
0-0It's a corner kick which Ian Bolton takes quickly, playing the ball short to Kevin Croft. Some silky footwork from Kevin Croft provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it rises well off target!
12.18
0-0With fabulous vision, Don Naysmith laces a weighted ball forward to Peter Dublin. Peter Dublin shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Quality keeping!
16.07
Patrick Cutler flicks the ball to his team mate, James Southgate. James Southgate threads a neat ball through to Wayne Newby. Wayne Newby lofts in a cross ball towards Nicholas Midgley. Nicholas Midgley finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Good keeping from Michael Patterson as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
21.38
0-0Gary Brand flicks a high pass forward. Gilles Formon collects the pass. Gilles Formon knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Syd Le Tissier.
22.18
Don Naysmith sees Wayne Newby in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Wayne Newby knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jon Rufus.
30.14
Don Naysmith controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nicholas Midgley. Nicholas Midgley knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Michael Patterson who gathers it comfortably.
33.45
0-0Ian Bolton comes in with a late challenge on Hugo Leon. Ian Bolton is given a warning by the referee! Hugo Leon hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
38.28
Gary Brand chips the ball to his team mate, Gilles Formon. Gilles Formon whips in a cross ball towards Jonas Röhlig. Jonas Röhlig gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it's a lousy effort!
40.26
Syd Swift flicks a high ball forward to Billy Booth who takes it down. Billy Booth knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to John Milburn who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
0-0Jonas Röhlig clumsily knocks into Robert Huckerby. Jonas Röhlig is warned by the referee! Robert Huckerby gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Grimsby Town appear unchanged since the first half. Oxford United also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Oxford United start the second half!
48.32
Jon Rufus makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gary Brand. Gary Brand passes the ball forward to Gilles Formon. Gilles Formon knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
51.50
Robert Huckerby kicks a strong pass forward to Don Naysmith. Don Naysmith flicks a high pass forward to Wayne Newby who brings the ball under control. Wayne Newby knocks in a cross ball towards Nicholas Midgley. Nicholas Midgley is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but somehow Michael Patterson manages to keep it out.
54.33
Ross Lloyd flicks a high pass forward to Peter Dublin who brings the ball under control. Peter Dublin knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gavin Powell.
55.46
Gary Brand flicks a high ball forward to Billy Booth who takes it down. Billy Booth whips in a cross ball towards Gilles Formon. Gilles Formon rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
57.38
James Southgate threads a neat ball through to Nicholas Midgley. Nicholas Midgley lofts in a cross ball towards Peter Dublin. Peter Dublin knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Michael Patterson!
60.56
Don Naysmith chips the ball to his team mate, Nicholas Midgley. Nicholas Midgley knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Kevin Croft.
63.01
0-0Syd Le Tissier hacks Gilles Formon from behind! Syd Le Tissier is shown the yellow card! Gilles Formon runs off the knock.
65.17
Gary Brand flicks a high pass forward. Billy Booth controls it well on his chest. Billy Booth controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
66.56
0-0Hugo Leon flicks a high pass forward to Peter Dublin who brings the ball under control. Peter Dublin makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Wayne Newby but he's offside!
71.41
Syd Le Tissier threads a neat ball through to Ross Lloyd. Ross Lloyd flicks the ball to his team mate, Peter Dublin. Peter Dublin shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Nice save!
73.58
1-0Patrick Cutler flicks a high pass forward. Ross Lloyd collects the pass. Ross Lloyd knocks the ball to his team mate, Wayne Newby. Wayne Newby whips in a cross ball towards Nicholas Midgley. With a superhuman jump, Nicholas Midgley connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
77.43
1-0Oxford United have made 3 substitutions with James Howells replacing Jon Rufus, Dietmar Jahn replacing Jonas Röhlig and Dale Ince replacing Ian Bolton .
78.51
Don Naysmith knocks the ball to his team mate, Wayne Newby. Wayne Newby lofts in a cross ball towards Nicholas Midgley. Nicholas Midgley knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it's drastically wayward!
81.56
Gary Brand kicks a strong pass forward to Dietmar Jahn. Dietmar Jahn lofts in a cross ball towards Gilles Formon. Gilles Formon jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it slams into the crowd!
84.45
Hugo Leon makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Wayne Newby. Wayne Newby lofts in a cross ball towards Peter Dublin. Peter Dublin rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it's drastically wayward!
85.17
Ross Lloyd threads a neat ball through to Peter Dublin. Peter Dublin knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
87.02
Don Naysmith threads a neat ball through to Peter Dublin. Peter Dublin shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous stop!
89.53
Don Naysmith plays the ball forward to Nicholas Midgley. Nicholas Midgley sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Nicholas Midgley 74, 90 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Nicholas Midgley of Grimsby Town |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. John Milburn (GK)
6
2. Robert Huckerby (DEF)
6
3. Patrick Cutler (DEF)
6
4. Syd Le Tissier (DEF)
5
5. Hugo Leon (MID)
6
6. Don Naysmith (MID)
8
7. Ross Lloyd (MID)
6
8. James Southgate (MID)
6
9. Nicholas Midgley (ATT)
9
10. Peter Dublin (ATT)
6
11. Wayne Newby (ATT)
7
12. Joe Summerbell (DEF)
0
13. Francis Marr (ATT)
0
14. Dale Wright (GK)
0
1. Michael Patterson (GK)
8
2. Jon Rufus (DEF)
6
3. Gavin Powell (DEF)
6
4. Kevin Croft (DEF)
6
5. Dean Keane (DEF)
6
6. Syd Swift (MID)
6
7. Gary Brand (MID)
7
8. Ian Bolton (MID)
6
9. Jonas Röhlig (ATT)
5
10. Billy Booth (ATT)
6
11. Gilles Formon (ATT)
6
12. James Howells (MID)
6
13. Dietmar Jahn (GK)
6
14. Dale Ince (DEF)
6