Match Report
| Oxford United | Oxford United |  |  | Bristol Rovers | Bristol Rovers | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Peter Siddorn | Peter Siddorn | |||||||||||||||||
| Spencer Upson | S. Upson |  | 48 | G |  | 1 | | G | 48 |  | Stuart White | S. White | |||||||||
| Jason Edghill | J. Edghill | | 53 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 53 |  | Eduardo Lopes | E. Lopes | |||||||||
| Chris Jobson | C. Jobson | | 42 | D | | 3 | |  | D | 52 | | Graham Ball | G. Ball | ||||||||
| Darius Philips | D. Philips | | 40 | D | | 4 | | D | 40 |  | Peter Lidstrom | P. Lidstrom | |||||||||
| James Gerrard | J. Gerrard | | 53 | M | | 5 | | D | 31 |  | Duarte Jimenez | D. Jimenez | |||||||||
| Mick Lineker | M. Lineker | | 51 | M | | 6 | | D | 45 | | Gilles Barry | G. Barry | |||||||||
| Graham Scales | G. Scales | | 46 | M | | 7 | | M | 47 |  | Peter Tovar | P. Tovar | |||||||||
| Paul Jobson | P. Jobson | | 44 | M | | 8 | | M | 38 | | Dion Prior | D. Prior | |||||||||
| Sylvain Plowright | S. Plowright | | 50 | A | | 9 | | M | 40 |  | Stephan Lauper | S. Lauper | |||||||||
| Nigel Woodcock | N. Woodcock | | 42 | A | | | 10 | | A | 52 | | Eddie Middleton | E. Middleton | ||||||||
| Matt Standing | M. Standing | | 37 | A | | 11 | | A | 39 | | Marvin Rankin | M. Rankin | |||||||||
| Darren Morris | D. Morris | | 43 | M | | 12 | | G | 42 | | Leon Jeffers | L. Jeffers | |||||||||
| Michael Barton | M. Barton | | 41 | G | | 13 | | M | 35 | | Bill Peters | B. Peters | |||||||||
| Lomano Bastin | L. Bastin | | 41 | M | | 14 | | A | 43 | | Ugo Henry | U. Henry | |||||||||
 today's match is sponsored by Clear Water Spa |
Match Report
Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Kassam Stadium where Oxford United play host to Bristol Rovers. A crowd of 2,629 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Oxford United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Bristol Rovers appear to be shaped for 5-3-2.
Today's match is refereed by Jody Hall.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Oxford United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Bristol Rovers appear to be shaped for 5-3-2.
Today's match is refereed by Jody Hall.
0.00
0-0Bristol Rovers get the match underway!
2.16
0-0Nigel Woodcock flicks the ball to his team mate, Graham Scales. Graham Scales controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
6.36
James Gerrard makes a simple pass to Matt Standing. Matt Standing whips in a cross ball towards Sylvain Plowright. Sylvain Plowright outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it's well over the bar!
9.00
0-0Eddie Middleton knocks the ball forward to Peter Tovar. Peter Tovar lofts in a cross ball towards Marvin Rankin. Marvin Rankin beats his man to it with a header. The shot is on target but blocked by Jason Edghill. That should have been a goal!
10.53
Duarte Jimenez decides to run forward with the ball. Duarte Jimenez darts forward. Duarte Jimenez advances inside the box! Duarte Jimenez tries a spectacular strike but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
16.42
Gilles Barry sees space and advances. Gilles Barry makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stephan Lauper. Stephan Lauper shoots from long range but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
20.44
0-0Mick Lineker knocks the ball forward to Graham Scales. Graham Scales runs straight at the defence! Some silky footwork from Graham Scales provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Superb keeping!
36.57
Eduardo Lopes threads a neat ball through to Dion Prior. Dion Prior deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Peter Tovar. Peter Tovar deftly passes the ball to Eddie Middleton, releasing him through on goal. Eddie Middleton shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
38.59
Jason Edghill flicks a high pass forward to Graham Scales who brings the ball under control. Graham Scales surges forward with the ball. Graham Scales runs straight at the defence! Graham Scales muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it is tipped over by Stuart White.
40.57
0-0James Gerrard takes a quick corner, playing it short to Mick Lineker. Mick Lineker cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it's drastically wayward!
44.38
Eddie Middleton sees Dion Prior in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Dion Prior edges inside the box! Dion Prior muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
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. Bristol Rovers also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Oxford United start the second half!
53.01
0-1Graham Ball makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Duarte Jimenez. Duarte Jimenez flicks the ball to his team mate, Stephan Lauper. Stephan Lauper makes a probing pass between the defence to Marvin Rankin. Some silky footwork from Marvin Rankin provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward. What a cracker!! Spencer Upson had no chance!! Goal for Bristol Rovers!
60.56
Stephan Lauper sees space and advances. Stephan Lauper knocks in a cross ball towards Marvin Rankin. Marvin Rankin rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Bristol Rovers!
67.20
0-2Jason Edghill hacks Stephan Lauper from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Stephan Lauper stretches but gets up unharmed.
69.36
Peter Tovar threads a neat ball through to Marvin Rankin. Marvin Rankin advances inside the box! Marvin Rankin makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
72.21
0-2Stephan Lauper sees Marvin Rankin in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Marvin Rankin threads the ball through to Dion Prior but he's offside!
73.29
Peter Tovar makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Eddie Middleton. Eddie Middleton edges inside the box! Eddie Middleton cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
77.27
0-2Bristol Rovers appear to have rearranged themselves into a 6-3-1 formation.
77.27
Jason Edghill makes a strong solo run forward. Jason Edghill chips the ball to his team mate, Sylvain Plowright. With great vision, Sylvain Plowright plays the ball forward to Matt Standing who has made a great run into the box. Matt Standing shoots from just inside the box but it curls horrendously wide!
79.17
Mick Lineker knocks the ball forward to Nigel Woodcock. Nigel Woodcock shoots from 25 yards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
83.26
Seeing Mick Lineker's run, Graham Scales quickly throws the ball into his path. Mick Lineker makes a simple pass to Nigel Woodcock. Nigel Woodcock makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Matt Standing. Matt Standing makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it flies wide!
85.57
Stephan Lauper deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Marvin Rankin. Marvin Rankin edges inside the box! Marvin Rankin takes a shot at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Marvin Rankin 53, 61 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Marvin Rankin of Bristol Rovers |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Spencer Upson (GK)
6
2. Jason Edghill (DEF)
6
3. Chris Jobson (DEF)
6
4. Darius Philips (DEF)
6
5. James Gerrard (MID)
6
6. Mick Lineker (MID)
6
7. Graham Scales (MID)
7
8. Paul Jobson (MID)
6
9. Sylvain Plowright (ATT)
6
10. Nigel Woodcock (ATT)
6
11. Matt Standing (ATT)
6
12. Darren Morris (MID)
0
13. Michael Barton (GK)
0
14. Lomano Bastin (MID)
0
1. Stuart White (GK)
6
2. Eduardo Lopes (DEF)
6
3. Graham Ball (DEF)
6
4. Peter Lidstrom (DEF)
6
5. Duarte Jimenez (DEF)
7
6. Gilles Barry (DEF)
6
7. Peter Tovar (MID)
6
8. Dion Prior (MID)
6
9. Stephan Lauper (MID)
9
10. Eddie Middleton (ATT)
6
11. Marvin Rankin (ATT)
9
12. Leon Jeffers (GK)
0
13. Bill Peters (MID)
0
14. Ugo Henry (ATT)
0