Match Report
| Peterborough United | Peterborough United |  |  | Oxford United | Oxford United | ||||||||||||||||
| Mike Smith | Mike Smith | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Adam Carrick | A. Carrick |  | 58 | G |  | 1 | | G | 47 | | Billy Marr | B. Marr | |||||||||
| Graeme Cope | G. Cope | | 35 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 58 | | Gary Barton | G. Barton | |||||||||
| Brian Salako | B. Salako | | 44 | D | | 3 | | D | 55 | | Neil Barton | N. Barton | |||||||||
| Graeme Stuart | G. Stuart | | 50 | D | | 4 | | D | 54 | | Mick Summerbee | M. Summerbee | |||||||||
| Simon Grimandi | S. Grimandi | | 42 | M | | 5 | | M | 64 |  | Ali Deschamps | A. Deschamps | |||||||||
| Jacob Wise | J. Wise | | 44 | M | | 6 | | M | 50 | | Eddie Matthews | E. Matthews | |||||||||
| Darren Unsworth | D. Unsworth | | 36 | M | | 7 | | M | 45 | | Clive Hapgood | C. Hapgood | |||||||||
| Mark Hurst | M. Hurst | | 62 | M | | 8 | | M | 45 | | Trevor Keane | T. Keane | |||||||||
| Glynn Ince | G. Ince | | 54 | A | | 9 | | M | 43 | | Robert Carter | R. Carter | |||||||||
| Nicky Cooper | N. Cooper | | 48 | A | | 10 | | A | 49 | | Sol Beattie | S. Beattie | |||||||||
| Niccolo Terry | N. Terry | | 36 | A | | 11 | | A | 45 | | David Boyd | D. Boyd | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at London Road Ground where Peterborough United play host to Oxford United. A crowd of 4,838 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
Peterborough United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Oxford United appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Peterborough United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Oxford United appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
0.00
0-0Peterborough United kick off and get the match underway!
8.37
0-0Mark Hurst clumsily knocks into Eddie Matthews. Mark Hurst is warned by the referee! Eddie Matthews gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
9.35
0-0Jacob Wise controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nicky Cooper. Nicky Cooper shoots from 20 yards but somehow Billy Marr manages to keep it out.
15.21
Simon Grimandi makes a probing pass to Glynn Ince. Glynn Ince shoots from 25 yards but it is tipped over by Billy Marr.
16.57
0-0Eddie Matthews makes a beautiful solo run. Eddie Matthews knocks in a cross ball towards David Boyd. David Boyd is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
21.31
Jacob Wise makes a simple pass to Niccolo Terry. Niccolo Terry shoots from outside the area but he balloons it over the crossbar!
22.03
0-0Peterborough United are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
24.58
Simon Grimandi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nicky Cooper. Nicky Cooper shoots from 20 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
26.37
Eddie Matthews passes the ball forward to David Boyd. David Boyd whips in a cross ball towards Sol Beattie. Sol Beattie connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Magnificent save by Adam Carrick!
28.14
Gary Barton knocks the ball to his team mate, Robert Carter. Robert Carter makes a beautiful pass to the feet of David Boyd. David Boyd shoots from distance but it flies wide!
30.44
Neil Barton chips the ball to his team mate, Trevor Keane. Trevor Keane takes it forward alone. Trevor Keane goes all the way! Trevor Keane makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
34.55
Eddie Matthews flicks the ball to his team mate, David Boyd. David Boyd goes all the way! David Boyd takes a shot at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
39.40
0-0Neil Barton controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Trevor Keane. Trevor Keane deftly passes the ball to his team mate, David Boyd. David Boyd knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Graeme Cope.
45.00
Robert Carter knocks the ball to his team mate, Sol Beattie. Sol Beattie goes all the way! Sol Beattie shows great control and tries a shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
The whistle blows and Oxford United kick off!
48.55
Glynn Ince clumsily knocks into Gary Barton. Glynn Ince is warned by the referee! Gary Barton carries on, but is struggling a bit.
53.31
Gary Barton knocks the ball to his team mate, Eddie Matthews. Eddie Matthews passes the ball forward to Sol Beattie. Sol Beattie knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Adam Carrick who gathers it comfortably.
55.01
Brian Salako takes it forward alone. Brian Salako makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Niccolo Terry. Niccolo Terry shoots from long range but he balloons it over the crossbar!
59.47
Brian Salako knocks the ball forward to Mark Hurst. Mark Hurst makes a simple pass to Nicky Cooper. Nicky Cooper knocks in a cross ball towards Niccolo Terry. Niccolo Terry directs the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by Billy Marr.
61.03
Mark Hurst flicks the ball to his team mate, Niccolo Terry. Niccolo Terry tries a spectacular long range effort but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
63.08
Darren Unsworth knocks the ball to his team mate, Glynn Ince. Glynn Ince shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
75.15
Peterborough United are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Oxford United's defence.
77.13
0-1Neil Barton sees space and advances. Neil Barton chips the ball to his team mate, Sol Beattie. Sol Beattie goes all the way! Sol Beattie makes some space for himself and shoots at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
85.54
0-1Jacob Wise comes in with a late challenge on Robert Carter. Jacob Wise is given a warning by the referee! Robert Carter hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
87.11
Ali Deschamps makes a simple pass to Sol Beattie. Sol Beattie knocks the ball forward to David Boyd. David Boyd cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's miles wide!
90.00
Jacob Wise controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nicky Cooper. Nicky Cooper finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies wide!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
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Yellow Cards
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Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Sol Beattie 77 |