Match Report
| Chesterfield | Chesterfield |  |  | Oxford United | Oxford United | ||||||||||||||||
| Jack Davis | Jack Davis | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Andy Greaves | A. Greaves |  | 59 | G |  | 1 | | G | 47 | | Jamie Neville | J. Neville | |||||||||
| Clive Parker | C. Parker | | 54 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 47 | | Gareth Shearer | G. Shearer | |||||||||
| Malcolm Lawrence | M. Lawrence | | 52 | D | | 3 | | D | 45 | | Noel Izzet | N. Izzet | |||||||||
| Terry Moffat | T. Moffat | | 52 | D | | 4 | | D | 41 | | Steven Bellamy | S. Bellamy | |||||||||
| Omer Lumsdon | O. Lumsdon | | 44 | M | | 5 | | D | 38 | | Dean Bloomer | D. Bloomer | |||||||||
| Niccolo Barton | N. Barton | | 49 | M | | 6 | | M | 48 | | Edward Morris | E. Morris | |||||||||
| Pieter Riccio | P. Riccio |  | 48 | M | | 7 | | M | 47 | | Liam Gerrard | L. Gerrard | |||||||||
| Samuel Fernandes | S. Fernandes |  | 44 | A | | 8 | | M | 46 | | Adrian Carter | A. Carter | |||||||||
| Dale Ripley | D. Ripley | | 46 | A | | 9 | | M | 43 | | Ian Wiltord | I. Wiltord | |||||||||
| John Matteo | J. Matteo |  | 69 | A | | 10 | | A | 47 | | Steve Barry | S. Barry | |||||||||
| Adolfo José Mari | A. José Mari |  | 46 | A | | 11 | | A | 45 | | Mick Salmon | M. Salmon | |||||||||
Match Report
Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Proact Stadium where Chesterfield play host to Oxford United. A crowd of 2,720 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
Chesterfield are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Oxford United appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Chesterfield are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Oxford United appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Oxford United kick off!
3.45
0-1Noel Izzet flicks the ball to his team mate, Adrian Carter. Adrian Carter chips the ball to his team mate, Mick Salmon. Mick Salmon knocks the ball forward to Steve Barry. Steve Barry makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Andy Greaves is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
6.41
0-1Malcolm Lawrence makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Omer Lumsdon. Omer Lumsdon flicks the ball to his team mate, Adolfo José Mari. Adolfo José Mari tries a spectacular long range effort. It's miles wide!
8.44
0-1Clive Parker controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Pieter Riccio. Pieter Riccio flicks the ball to his team mate, John Matteo. John Matteo whips in a cross ball towards Adolfo José Mari. Adolfo José Mari is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Magnificent save by Jamie Neville!
16.56
0-1John Matteo catches Steven Bellamy on the ankles. John Matteo is warned by the referee! Steven Bellamy runs off the knock.
20.15
Terry Moffat threads the ball through to Pieter Riccio. Pieter Riccio knocks the ball forward to John Matteo. John Matteo goes all the way! John Matteo cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for John Matteo!
32.21
Malcolm Lawrence makes a simple pass to Pieter Riccio. Pieter Riccio chips the ball to his team mate, Adolfo José Mari. Adolfo José Mari shoots from long range but it is tipped over by Jamie Neville.
33.02
Adrian Carter flicks the ball to his team mate, Steve Barry. Steve Barry lofts in a cross ball towards Mick Salmon. Mick Salmon flicks the ball with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
36.08
Pieter Riccio kicks a strong pass forward to Dale Ripley. Dale Ripley deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Adolfo José Mari. Adolfo José Mari shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It curls slightly but Jamie Neville manages to gather it comfortably.
40.23
1-1Liam Gerrard knocks the ball to his team mate, Steve Barry. Steve Barry makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mick Salmon but he's offside!
45.00
Mick Salmon clumsily knocks into Malcolm Lawrence. Mick Salmon is warned by the referee! Malcolm Lawrence stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
The whistle blows and Chesterfield get the second half underway!
47.11
Malcolm Lawrence makes a probing pass to Omer Lumsdon. Omer Lumsdon knocks the ball forward to Adolfo José Mari. Adolfo José Mari shoots from 25 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
49.55
1-1Chesterfield are easily keeping Oxford United at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
53.36
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
55.53
Niccolo Barton makes a probing pass to John Matteo. John Matteo passes the ball forward but Dale Ripley is offside!
57.47
1-1Adrian Carter advances with the ball. Adrian Carter knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
63.01
1-1Dean Bloomer barges into Adolfo José Mari. Dean Bloomer is shown the yellow card! Adolfo José Mari stretches but gets up unharmed.
65.59
1-1Omer Lumsdon barges into Adrian Carter. The referee calls over Omer Lumsdon and warns him to calm down! Adrian Carter carries on, but is struggling a bit.
67.49
Samuel Fernandes takes it forward alone. Samuel Fernandes knocks in a cross ball towards Adolfo José Mari. Adolfo José Mari flicks the ball with his head but it flies wide!
71.56
Niccolo Barton chips the ball to his team mate, Adolfo José Mari. Adolfo José Mari lofts in a cross ball towards John Matteo. John Matteo directs the ball goalwards with his head but it flies wide!
72.12
Malcolm Lawrence controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Pieter Riccio. Pieter Riccio makes a probing pass to Adolfo José Mari. Adolfo José Mari plays a perfect one-two with Dale Ripley and rushes in on goal... Adolfo José Mari makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Magnificent save by Jamie Neville!
83.53
Samuel Fernandes flicks the ball to his team mate, John Matteo. John Matteo controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Jamie Neville is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
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
| John Matteo 20, 84 | Steve Barry 3 |