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 Barnsley. A crowd of 2,433 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Oxford United are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Barnsley appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Wayne Midgley.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Oxford United are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Barnsley appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Wayne Midgley.
0.00
0-0Oxford United get the match underway!
2.21
0-0Matt Sinclair hacks Gavin Howey from behind! Matt Sinclair is warned by the referee! Gavin Howey gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
3.03
0-0Danny Waters flicks a high pass forward. Jon Platt holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jon Platt flicks the ball to his team mate, Damien Croft. Damien Croft knocks in a cross ball towards Gavin Howey. Gavin Howey beats his man to it with a header but it flies wide!
12.16
0-0Jon Platt knocks the ball forward to Damien Croft. Damien Croft knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Steven Morris who gathers it comfortably.
15.24
Chris Davies threads the ball through to Craig Butt. Craig Butt knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
16.42
Jonathan Whelan flicks a high pass forward. Des Vassell collects the pass. Des Vassell whips in a cross ball towards Craig Butt. Craig Butt makes a looping header on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
20.32
0-0Chris Davies catches Billy Fletcher on the ankles. Chris Davies is given a warning by the referee! Billy Fletcher runs off the knock.
30.09
Jonathan Whelan knocks the ball to his team mate, Michael Cooper. Michael Cooper shoots from long range but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
32.12
0-1Jonathan Whelan threads a neat ball through to Des Vassell. Des Vassell shoots from outside the area. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
40.44
Malcolm Hunt comes in with a late challenge on Des Vassell. The referee calls over Malcolm Hunt and shows him a yellow card! Des Vassell grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Oxford United appear unchanged since the first half. Barnsley also appear unchanged since the first half. The Oxford United players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and Barnsley kick off!
48.51
Chris Davies decides to run forward with the ball. Chris Davies lofts in a cross ball towards Des Vassell. Des Vassell is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it's drastically wayward!
51.18
Danny Waters knocks the ball to his team mate, Frank Gilchrist. Frank Gilchrist threads a neat ball through to Gavin Howey. Gavin Howey knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
53.02
0-1Aniello Marasco hacks Richard Simonsen from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Richard Simonsen runs off the knock.
54.20
Jonathan Whelan flicks a high pass forward. Michael Cooper controls it well on his chest. Michael Cooper shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
55.45
With a delightful solo run, Frank Gilchrist stretches the opposition's defence. Frank Gilchrist knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Simon Marsden.
57.03
Stephen Jackson makes a beautiful solo run. With a delightful solo run, Stephen Jackson stretches the opposition's defence. Stephen Jackson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
59.21
Michael Cooper hacks Richard Simonsen from behind! The referee calls over Michael Cooper and shows him a yellow card! Richard Simonsen hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
60.21
0-1Oxford United have made a substitution with Anthony Summerbell replacing Damien Croft .
67.28
0-1Kevin Pallister surges forward with the ball. With a delightful solo run, Kevin Pallister stretches the opposition's defence. Kevin Pallister whips in a cross ball towards Craig Butt. Craig Butt beats his man to it with a header. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
72.26
Jonathan Whelan chips the ball to his team mate, Craig Butt. Craig Butt tries a spectacular long range effort but it's drastically wayward!
73.30
Jonathan Whelan flicks a high pass forward. Michael Cooper collects the pass. Michael Cooper knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Stephen Jackson.
77.14
George Lightfoot plays the ball forward to Des Vassell. Des Vassell knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
78.32
George Lightfoot darts forward. George Lightfoot shoots from 25 yards but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
83.05
Danny Waters sees a break and surges forward. Danny Waters chips the ball to his team mate, Gavin Howey. Gavin Howey shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
84.12
Malcolm Hunt flicks a high pass forward. Frank Gilchrist controls it well on his chest. Frank Gilchrist decides to run forward with the ball. Frank Gilchrist lofts in a cross ball towards Gavin Howey. Gavin Howey connects with a diving header. Solid save from Steven Morris.
87.12
Jon Platt flicks a high pass forward. Gavin Howey controls it well on his chest. Gavin Howey knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Matt Sinclair.
89.16
Jonathan Whelan makes a simple pass to Craig Butt. Craig Butt shoots from long range but slams it into the crowd!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Des Vassell 32 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Ralph Wainwright (GK)
6
2. Malcolm Hunt (GK)
6
3. Stephen Jackson (DEF)
7
4. Richard Simonsen (DEF)
6
5. Danny Waters (DEF)
7
6. Billy Fletcher (DEF)
6
7. Alexander Cort (DEF)
6
8. Jon Platt (DEF)
7
9. Frank Gilchrist (MID)
7
10. Damien Croft (MID)
6
11. Gavin Howey (MID)
6
12. Anthony Summerbell (MID)
6
13. Mick Froggatt (MID)
0
14. Damien Hurst (MID)
0
1. Steven Morris (GK)
6
2. Simon Marsden (DEF)
6
3. Kevin Pallister (DEF)
7
4. Matt Sinclair (DEF)
6
5. George Lightfoot (MID)
7
6. Jonathan Whelan (MID)
9
7. Aniello Marasco (MID)
5
8. Chris Davies (MID)
6
9. Michael Cooper (ATT)
5
10. Des Vassell (ATT)
8
11. Craig Butt (ATT)
6
12. Peter Ljungberg (DEF)
0
13. Ross Mccann (GK)
0
14. Stan Wainwright (MID)
0