Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Kassam Stadium where Oxford United play Swansea City in this friendly game. A crowd of 18,019 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Oxford United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Swansea City appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.


0.00
The whistle blows and Oxford United kick off!
4.44
Norman Unsworth threads a neat ball through to Maurits Peters. Maurits Peters tries a spectacular long range effort. It's miles wide!
6.04
Enrique Soler flicks a high pass forward. David Godoy holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. David Godoy shoots from outside the area but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
9.30
Scott Joseph threads a neat ball through to Adolfo Crespo. Adolfo Crespo shoots from long range. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
10.12
Enrique Soler threads a neat ball through to Lamberto Mareggini. Lamberto Mareggini knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Eben Dugbatey who gathers it comfortably.
12.28
Stephen King deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Maurits Peters. Maurits Peters lofts in a cross ball towards Enzo Panucci. Enzo Panucci is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
14.24
Enzo Panucci kicks a strong pass forward to Maurits Peters. Maurits Peters runs straight at the opposition's defence. Maurits Peters threads the ball through into the box. Graham Guppy tries a spectacular strike. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
32.38
Tony Lacombe decides to run forward with the ball. Tony Lacombe sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
34.20
Franco Belardi darts forward. Franco Belardi controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Jose Campos through on goal. Jose Campos takes a shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
40.29
Graham Guppy controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Maurits Peters. Maurits Peters shoots from 25 yards but it is shockingly off target!
44.04
Scott Joseph controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, David Godoy. David Godoy lofts in a cross ball towards Lamberto Mareggini. Lamberto Mareggini flicks the ball with his head. Eben Dugbatey didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
45.00
Adolfo Crespo chips the ball to his team mate, David Godoy. David Godoy knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Oxford United have changed their lineup with Daniel Vega replacing Norman Unsworth. Swansea City appear unchanged since the first half. The Swansea City players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Swansea City kick off the second half!
47.01
Kieron Sherwood flicks a high pass forward. Enzo Panucci holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Enzo Panucci flicks a high pass forward. Daniel Vega holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Daniel Vega lofts in a cross ball towards Maurits Peters. Maurits Peters outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but slams it into the crowd!
48.55
Maurits Peters catches Glenn Hendriks on the ankles. The referee brings Maurits Peters to one side and gives him a warning! Glenn Hendriks runs off the knock.
49.08
Franco Belardi knocks the ball to his team mate, Stephen King. Stephen King sees space and advances. Stephen King plays a quick one-two with Jose Campos and rushes in on goal... Stephen King shoots from just inside the box. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Great keeping!
51.43
Tony Lacombe makes a simple pass to Fernando Mario Brocard. Fernando Mario Brocard shoots from distance but it flies wide!
53.49
Enrique Soler knocks the ball to his team mate, David Godoy. David Godoy edges inside the box! David Godoy shoots from just inside the box. Solid save from Eben Dugbatey. What a great pair of hands!
55.40
Enzo Panucci kicks a strong pass forward to Graham Guppy. Graham Guppy knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Oscar Santos who gathers it comfortably.
57.30
With vision, Franco Belardi plays the ball forward to James Campbell. James Campbell makes a probing pass to Maurits Peters. Maurits Peters controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
59.09
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
61.45
With some swift thinking, Daniel Vega plays the ball forward to Graham Guppy. Graham Guppy shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
67.27
Fernando Mario Brocard hits a low pass to Lamberto Mareggini. Lamberto Mareggini shoots from long range but it's well over the bar!
69.36
Daniel Vega comes in with a late challenge on David Godoy. Daniel Vega is warned by the referee! David Godoy stretches but gets up unharmed.
71.03
Adolfo Crespo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, David Godoy. David Godoy sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
73.16
Adolfo Crespo knocks the ball forward to Scott Joseph. Scott Joseph flicks a high ball forward to Lamberto Mareggini who takes it down. Lamberto Mareggini finds some space and shoots from distance but it's a lousy effort!
75.25
Enzo Panucci threads a neat ball through to James Campbell. James Campbell threads the ball through to Enzo Panucci. Enzo Panucci plays a one-two with Maurits Peters and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Enzo Panucci provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
78.31
Glenn Hendriks chips the ball to his team mate, Enrique Soler. Enrique Soler knocks the ball forward to David Godoy. David Godoy knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Eben Dugbatey who gathers it comfortably.
79.48
Enrique Soler chips the ball to his team mate, Fernando Mario Brocard. Fernando Mario Brocard knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Kew Meijndershagen.
84.25
James Campbell deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Graham Guppy. Graham Guppy knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Oscar Santos who gathers it comfortably.
87.22
With a delightful solo run, Enzo Panucci stretches the opposition's defence. Enzo Panucci whips in a cross ball towards Maurits Peters. Glenn Hendriks catches Maurits Peters on the ankles. Maurits Peters appeals for a penalty! No!! Unbelievable!!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 2 vs 0
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 3 vs 3
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 7 vs 6
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 2 vs 0
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 52.3809523809524 vs 47.6190476190476
Play Area
Home team third: 28.57%, Midfield: 45.24%, Away team third: 26.19%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Enzo Panucci of Oxford United

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
7
9
3. Stephen King (DEF)
7
6
6
6
8. Enzo Panucci (MID)
9
10. Graham Guppy (ATT)
8
11. Jose Campos (ATT)
8

12. Tiago Monteiro (DEF)
0
13. Daniel Vega (MID)
6
14. Billy Dickov (ATT)
0

1. Oscar Santos (GK)
6
7
3. Juan Pardo (DEF)
6
6
5. Adolfo Crespo (MID)
7
6. Scott Joseph (MID)
6
7. Tony Lacombe (MID)
6
8. Enrique Soler (MID)
7
11. David Godoy (ATT)
7

12. Nicolas Böhm (ATT)
0
13. Tim Mendez (ATT)
0
14. Raul Dicara (DEF)
0