Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Kassam Stadium where Oxford United play host to Middlesbrough. A crowd of 11,328 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Oxford United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Middlesbrough appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Del Gascoigne.
The pitch is in great condition.
Oxford United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Middlesbrough appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Del Gascoigne.
0.00
0-0Oxford United kick off!
3.51
0-0Tadashi Kikuchi sees a break and surges forward. Tadashi Kikuchi knocks the ball forward to David Milligan. David Milligan knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Ralph Granville is offside!
4.11
0-0Philippe Dos Santos chips the ball to his team mate, David Milligan. David Milligan shoots from outside the area. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Great keeping!
6.01
0-0Jimmy Albieri knocks the ball forward to Reginald Rascle. Reginald Rascle whips in a cross ball towards Ashley Seaman. Ashley Seaman makes a looping header on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
9.54
1-0Lucian Punga knocks the ball to his team mate, Ralph Granville. Ralph Granville sees Philippe Dos Santos in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Philippe Dos Santos plays a scrappy one-two with Ralph Granville and stumbles forward towards the goal... Philippe Dos Santos makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Andy Campbell is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
12.21
Diego Maoulida threads a neat ball through to Jeroen Hesp. Jeroen Hesp makes a probing pass between the defence to David Milligan. Some silky footwork from David Milligan provides some space. He shoots at goal. What a cracker!! Andy Campbell had no chance!! Goal for Oxford United!
15.40
Seeing a gap ahead, Anthony Nappi plays the ball forward to David Milligan. David Milligan threads a neat ball through to Jeroen Hesp. Jeroen Hesp deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Oscar Herrera but the linesman indicates offside!
22.30
Gavin Swift flicks a high pass forward. Kelvin Oliver controls it well on his chest. Kelvin Oliver whips in a cross ball towards Gavin Swift. With a superhuman jump, Gavin Swift connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Clive Wiltord gathers the ball up comfortably. Superb keeping!
24.09
2-0There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
26.03
Ralph Granville makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Oscar Herrera. Oscar Herrera advances inside the box! Oscar Herrera comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 10 yards out. Andy Campbell gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
38.42
Gavin Swift sees a break and surges forward. Gavin Swift knocks in a cross ball towards Jimmy Albieri. Jimmy Albieri powers a header at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
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. Middlesbrough also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Middlesbrough kick off!
47.36
2-1Julian Howey makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ashley Seaman. Ashley Seaman knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Anthony Nappi.
48.35
Gavin Swift darts forward. Gavin Swift knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Tadashi Kikuchi.
49.40
Lucian Punga knocks the ball to his team mate, Philippe Dos Santos. Philippe Dos Santos flicks a high pass forward. Jeroen Hesp holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jeroen Hesp cuts inside the box! Jeroen Hesp rockets a shot on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
53.37
Julian Howey threads the ball through to Jimmy Albieri. Jimmy Albieri controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
54.45
With great vision, Arthur Ferdinand plays the ball forward to Ashley Seaman. Ashley Seaman controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
55.49
Kwame de Vos controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Kelvin Oliver. Kelvin Oliver kicks a strong pass forward to Reginald Rascle. Reginald Rascle shoots from distance but it's a woeful effort!
60.40
2-1Middlesbrough have made 3 substitutions with Juan-Carlos Santos replacing Harvey Beckham, Simon Elliott replacing Arthur Ferdinand and Stuart Brown replacing Ashley Seaman .
61.45
Stuart Brown makes a probing pass to Jimmy Albieri. Jimmy Albieri knocks in a cross ball towards Kelvin Oliver. Kelvin Oliver outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it is shockingly off target!
63.03
2-1Isaiah Tolley catches David Milligan on the ankles. The referee calls over Isaiah Tolley and shows him a yellow card! David Milligan carries on, but is struggling a bit.
65.12
Ralph Granville flicks a high pass forward. David Milligan controls it well on his chest. David Milligan whips in a cross ball towards Diego Maoulida. Diego Maoulida gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
69.56
3-1Kelvin Oliver hacks Diego Maoulida from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Diego Maoulida stretches but gets up unharmed.
72.21
Tadashi Kikuchi darts forward. Tadashi Kikuchi flicks a high pass forward. Jeroen Hesp collects the pass. Jeroen Hesp flicks the ball to his team mate, David Milligan. Some good footwork from David Milligan provides some space. He shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Andy Campbell manages to gather it.
75.18
Simon Elliott threads a neat ball through to Julian Howey. Julian Howey lofts in a cross ball towards Stuart Brown. Stuart Brown makes a looping header on goal but is denied by Clive Wiltord. Excellent save.
77.43
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
79.52
Anthony Nappi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jeroen Hesp. Jeroen Hesp advances inside the box! Jeroen Hesp comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it's a woeful effort!
81.15
Kwame de Vos sees Julian Howey in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Julian Howey makes a simple pass to Reginald Rascle. Reginald Rascle controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
84.55
3-1Juan-Carlos Santos barges into David Milligan. The referee calls over Juan-Carlos Santos and warns him to calm down! David Milligan stretches but gets up unharmed.
84.55
3-1Free kick to Oxford United just outside the area...
86.08
Ralph Granville slowly runs up but the ball is low and comes straight off the wall.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to David Milligan of Oxford United |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Clive Wiltord (GK)
6
2. Mohammed Lawal (DEF)
6
3. Tadashi Kikuchi (DEF)
7
4. Lucian Punga (DEF)
6
5. Anthony Nappi (DEF)
6
6. Ralph Granville (MID)
7
7. Philippe Dos Santos (MID)
8
8. Diego Maoulida (MID)
8
9. Jeroen Hesp (ATT)
7
10. David Milligan (ATT)
9
11. Oscar Herrera (ATT)
6
12. Eben Nyarko (GK)
0
13. Eric Götz (ATT)
0
14. Ricardo Hierro (ATT)
0
1. Andy Campbell (GK)
7
2. Kwame de Vos (DEF)
6
3. Isaiah Tolley (DEF)
5
4. Harvey Beckham (DEF)
6
5. Kelvin Oliver (MID)
5
6. Julian Howey (MID)
6
7. Gavin Swift (MID)
7
8. Arthur Ferdinand (MID)
6
9. Ashley Seaman (ATT)
6
10. Reginald Rascle (ATT)
6
11. Jimmy Albieri (ATT)
8
12. Juan-Carlos Santos (DEF)
6
13. Simon Elliott (ATT)
6
14. Stuart Brown (ATT)
6