Match Report
| Oxford United | Oxford United |  |  | Scunthorpe United | Scunthorpe United | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Michael Patterson | M. Patterson |  | 66 | G |  |  | 1 | | G | 66 | | Jonathan Riza | J. Riza | ||||||||
| Jon Rufus | J. Rufus | | 67 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 60 | | Darren Crooks | D. Crooks | |||||||||
| Kevin Croft | K. Croft | | 47 | D | | 3 | | D | 59 | | Carlton Oakley | C. Oakley | |||||||||
| Dale Ince | D. Ince | | 45 | D | | 4 | | D | 50 | | Ledley Rowett | L. Rowett | |||||||||
| Dean Keane | D. Keane | | 45 | D | | 5 | | | D | 48 | | Omer Potts | O. Potts | ||||||||
| Chris Mcleod | C. Mcleod | | 61 | M | | 6 | | M | 61 | | Seth Ward | S. Ward | |||||||||
| Syd Swift | S. Swift | | 60 | M | | 7 | | M | 54 | | Michael Mccann | M. Mccann | |||||||||
| Gary Brand | G. Brand | | 59 | M | | 8 | | A | 53 | | Gavin Drake | G. Drake | |||||||||
| Anthony Merson | A. Merson | | 58 | A | | 9 | | A | 48 | | Stan Godber | S. Godber | |||||||||
| Jonas Röhlig | J. Röhlig |  | 52 | A | | 10 | | A | 42 | | Arthur Milburn | A. Milburn | |||||||||
| Billy Booth | B. Booth |  | 50 | A | | 11 | | A | 39 | | Dale Cadamarteri | D. Cadamarteri | |||||||||
| James Howells | J. Howells | | 51 | M | | 12 | | M | 54 | | Omer Andrews | O. Andrews | |||||||||
| Gilles Formon | G. Formon | | 49 | A | | 13 | | G | 53 | | Martin Barton | M. Barton | |||||||||
| Dietmar Jahn | D. Jahn | | 49 | G | | 14 | | M | 49 | | Seth Naylor | S. Naylor | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Kassam Stadium where Oxford United play host to Scunthorpe United. A crowd of 4,238 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Oxford United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Scunthorpe United appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Frank Christie.
The pitch is in good condition.
Oxford United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Scunthorpe United appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Frank Christie.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Scunthorpe United get the match underway!
3.26
0-0Gary Brand plays the ball forward to Jonas Röhlig. Jonas Röhlig knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
9.50
0-0Carlton Oakley controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Michael Mccann. Michael Mccann plays the ball forward to Arthur Milburn. Arthur Milburn plays a one-two with Gavin Drake and advances towards the goal... Arthur Milburn takes a shot at goal. Solid save from Michael Patterson. What a great pair of hands!
14.15
Syd Swift makes a probing pass to Anthony Merson. Anthony Merson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
20.16
Michael Mccann darts forward. Michael Mccann knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
22.10
0-0Michael Mccann barges into Syd Swift. Michael Mccann is given a warning by the referee! Syd Swift stretches but gets up unharmed.
30.30
Omer Potts threads a neat ball through to Michael Mccann. Michael Mccann flicks a high pass forward. Gavin Drake controls it well on his chest. Gavin Drake knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
39.41
Dale Ince plays the ball forward to Chris Mcleod. Chris Mcleod makes a simple pass to Billy Booth. Billy Booth knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ledley Rowett.
42.37
Dean Keane controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Syd Swift. Syd Swift flicks a high pass forward. Jonas Röhlig controls it well on his chest. Jonas Röhlig knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jonathan Riza who gathers it comfortably.
44.23
0-0Ledley Rowett sees a break and surges forward. Ledley Rowett makes a simple pass to Arthur Milburn. Arthur Milburn knocks in a cross ball towards Stan Godber. Stan Godber knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it's well over the bar!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Oxford United appear unchanged since the first half. Scunthorpe United also appear unchanged since the first half. Both teams look fired up and appear much more hungry than they were previously.
45.00
Oxford United start the second half!
51.39
Ledley Rowett flicks the ball to his team mate, Michael Mccann. Michael Mccann hits a low pass to Arthur Milburn. Arthur Milburn knocks in a cross ball towards Dale Cadamarteri. Dale Cadamarteri whips the ball goalwards with his head but it slams into the crowd!
53.52
0-0Chris Mcleod barges into Seth Ward. The referee warns Chris Mcleod to calm down! Seth Ward gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
55.38
With great vision, Ledley Rowett plays the ball forward to Michael Mccann. Michael Mccann flicks a high ball forward to Stan Godber who takes it down. Stan Godber knocks in a cross ball towards Arthur Milburn. With a superhuman jump, Arthur Milburn connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it whistles just wide of the post!
60.11
Kevin Croft flicks a high ball forward to Chris Mcleod who gracefully takes it down. Showing composure, Chris Mcleod plays the ball forward to Billy Booth. Billy Booth makes a probing pass between the defence to Jonas Röhlig. Jonas Röhlig cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it flies just wide!
61.47
Dale Ince threads a neat ball through to Chris Mcleod. Chris Mcleod deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Anthony Merson. Anthony Merson knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jonathan Riza who gathers it comfortably.
67.02
Syd Swift plays the ball forward to Jonas Röhlig. Jonas Röhlig knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
69.47
Michael Mccann chips the ball to his team mate, Stan Godber. Stan Godber cuts inside the box! Stan Godber cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal but Michael Patterson reads it well. Superb keeping!
77.01
0-0Oxford United have made 3 substitutions with James Howells replacing Jon Rufus, Gilles Formon replacing Anthony Merson and Dietmar Jahn replacing Gary Brand .Scunthorpe United have made a substitution with Martin Barton replacing Arthur Milburn .
79.23
Michael Mccann plays the ball forward to Martin Barton. Martin Barton skips past Dale Ince! Martin Barton tries a spectacular strike. Magnificent save by Michael Patterson!
83.09
0-0Stan Godber catches Dale Ince on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Dale Ince stretches but gets up unharmed.
85.02
Chris Mcleod deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jonas Röhlig. Jonas Röhlig whips in a cross ball towards Billy Booth. Billy Booth directs the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Jonathan Riza manages to keep it out.
87.48
Michael Mccann makes a probing pass to Gavin Drake. Gavin Drake lofts in a cross ball towards Martin Barton. Martin Barton jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it curls horrendously wide!
90.00
Syd Swift flicks a high ball forward to Gilles Formon who takes it down. Gilles Formon shoots from 25 yards but it's well over the bar!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Michael Mccann of Scunthorpe United |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Michael Patterson (GK)
8
2. Jon Rufus (DEF)
6
3. Kevin Croft (DEF)
6
4. Dale Ince (DEF)
7
5. Dean Keane (DEF)
6
6. Chris Mcleod (MID)
7
7. Syd Swift (MID)
8
8. Gary Brand (MID)
6
9. Anthony Merson (ATT)
6
10. Jonas Röhlig (ATT)
6
11. Billy Booth (ATT)
6
12. James Howells (MID)
6
13. Gilles Formon (ATT)
6
14. Dietmar Jahn (GK)
6
1. Jonathan Riza (GK)
6
2. Darren Crooks (DEF)
6
3. Carlton Oakley (DEF)
6
4. Ledley Rowett (DEF)
8
5. Omer Potts (DEF)
6
6. Seth Ward (MID)
6
7. Michael Mccann (MID)
9
8. Gavin Drake (ATT)
6
9. Stan Godber (ATT)
6
10. Arthur Milburn (ATT)
7
11. Dale Cadamarteri (ATT)
6
12. Omer Andrews (MID)
0
13. Martin Barton (GK)
7
14. Seth Naylor (MID)
0