Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
The weather is mixed here at Kassam Stadium where Oxford United play host to Liverpool. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Oxford United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Liverpool appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Duncan Kasper.
The pitch is in good condition.
Oxford United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Liverpool appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Duncan Kasper.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Oxford United kick off!
3.48
0-1Abraham Delatorre flicks a high pass forward to Neil Seaman who brings the ball under control. Neil Seaman makes a simple pass to Paolo Lisbie. Paolo Lisbie tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
6.40
0-1Abdelmalek Pardeilhan clumsily knocks into Carlos Dario García. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Carlos Dario García runs off the knock.
18.17
0-1Meziane Zerara flicks a high pass forward. Paolo Lisbie collects the pass. Paolo Lisbie threads the ball through to Meziane Zerara but he's offside!
26.44
0-1David Lopes plays the ball forward to Bjšrn Van Den Bergh. Bjšrn Van Den Bergh takes it forward alone. Bjšrn Van Den Bergh knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Duncan Glass.
28.43
0-1Scott Inglis barges into Nicholas Goldberg. Scott Inglis is warned by the referee! Nicholas Goldberg hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
30.39
Miguel Delgado deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Bjšrn Van Den Bergh. Bjšrn Van Den Bergh whips in a cross ball towards Jose Campos. Jose Campos is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
36.41
1-1Meziane Zerara threads the ball through to Carlos Dario García. Carlos Dario García sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
38.22
1-1Neil Seaman flicks a high pass forward. Patricio Caballero controls it well on his chest. Patricio Caballero knocks the ball to his team mate, Meziane Zerara. Meziane Zerara sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
39.23
Abdelmalek Pardeilhan flicks a high pass forward. David Lopes collects the pass. David Lopes flicks a high pass forward. Bjšrn Van Den Bergh collects the pass. Bjšrn Van Den Bergh lofts in a cross ball towards Jose Campos. Jose Campos knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
42.35
Stefan Malmberg powers a long ball forward. Patricio Caballero controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Paolo Lisbie through on goal. Paolo Lisbie looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. What a cracker!! Eben Dugbatey had no chance!! Goal for Liverpool!
45.00
Bjšrn Van Den Bergh makes a beautiful solo run. Bjšrn Van Den Bergh skips past Neil Seaman! Bjšrn Van Den Bergh comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it is tipped over by Fabricio Pereyra.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Oxford United appear unchanged since the first half. Liverpool also appear unchanged since the first half. The Oxford United players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Liverpool kick off the second half!
47.39
Stefan Malmberg surges forward with the ball. Stefan Malmberg threads the ball through to Carlos Dario García. Carlos Dario García whips in a cross ball towards Meziane Zerara. Meziane Zerara flicks the ball with his head but Eben Dugbatey reads it well. Well saved!
49.55
Duncan Glass sees Meziane Zerara in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Meziane Zerara whips in a cross ball towards Patricio Caballero. Patricio Caballero whips the ball goalwards with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Patricio Caballero!
54.19
Duncan Glass flicks a high pass forward. Patricio Caballero collects the pass. Patricio Caballero passes the ball forward but Carlos Dario García is offside!
55.32
2-3Bart Bertjens comes in with a late challenge on Neil Seaman. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Neil Seaman carries on, but is struggling a bit.
57.17
Nicholas Goldberg comes in with a late challenge on Meziane Zerara. Nicholas Goldberg is shown the yellow card! Meziane Zerara stretches but gets up unharmed.
60.09
2-3Oxford United have made a substitution with Ernesto Arias replacing Sebastian Barkero .
63.06
2-3Nicholas Goldberg controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Miguel Delgado. Miguel Delgado flicks a high ball forward to Jose Campos who gracefully takes it down. Jose Campos sees Bjšrn Van Den Bergh just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Bjšrn Van Den Bergh comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. Neil Seaman steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
66.04
Jose Campos makes an attacking run forward. Jose Campos skips past Abraham Delatorre! Jose Campos strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but Fabricio Pereyra reads it well. He makes it look easy!
67.54
David Lopes makes a probing pass to Bjšrn Van Den Bergh. Bjšrn Van Den Bergh tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
69.09
Bart Bertjens threads a neat ball through to Billy Dickov. Billy Dickov plays a one-two with Jose Campos and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Billy Dickov provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
72.45
Jose Campos clumsily knocks into Stefan Malmberg. The referee brings Jose Campos to one side and gives him a warning! Stefan Malmberg carries on, but is struggling a bit.
73.58
Ernesto Arias makes a beautiful solo run. Ernesto Arias knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Stefan Malmberg.
77.04
With a delightful solo run, David Lopes stretches the opposition's defence. David Lopes finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
78.53
David Lopes chips the ball to his team mate, Bjšrn Van Den Bergh. Bjšrn Van Den Bergh makes a simple pass, allowing Jose Campos to run into the box. Jose Campos muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it slams into the crowd!
83.25
Stefan Malmberg comes in with a late challenge on Miguel Delgado. Stefan Malmberg is shown the yellow card! Miguel Delgado hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
84.46
With vision, David Lopes laces a weighted ball forward to Bjšrn Van Den Bergh. Bjšrn Van Den Bergh runs straight at the defence! Some silky footwork from Bjšrn Van Den Bergh provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but Fabricio Pereyra is on top of his game. Well saved!
87.28
Paolo Lisbie sees Carlos Dario García in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Carlos Dario García knocks in a cross ball towards Neil Seaman. Neil Seaman heads the ball goalwards. The ball strikes Ernesto Arias's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
88.02
3-3Corner kick to Liverpool. Scott Inglis plays it to the near post. Bjšrn Van Den Bergh reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Jose Campos 30, 39 Billy Dickov 69 | Paolo Lisbie 3, 42 Patricio Caballero 50 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Eben Dugbatey (GK)
6
2. Sebastian Barkero (DEF)
6
3. Abdelmalek Pardeilhan (DEF)
6
4. Nicholas Goldberg (DEF)
5
5. Bart Bertjens (DEF)
5
6. Miguel Delgado (MID)
6
7. Ahmed Van Der Weerden (MID)
6
8. David Lopes (MID)
7
9. Bjšrn Van Den Bergh (ATT)
8
10. Jose Campos (ATT)
9
11. Billy Dickov (ATT)
7
12. Ernesto Arias (DEF)
6
13. Clive Fletcher (MID)
0
14. Pablo Vicente (ATT)
0
1. Fabricio Pereyra (GK)
7
2. Abraham Delatorre (DEF)
6
3. Duncan Glass (DEF)
6
4. Stefan Malmberg (DEF)
6
5. Scott Inglis (MID)
5
6. Neil Seaman (MID)
6
7. Patricio Caballero (MID)
7
8. Paul Mike (MID)
6
9. Paolo Lisbie (ATT)
8
10. Carlos Dario García (ATT)
6
11. Meziane Zerara (ATT)
7
12. Nicky Moffat (DEF)
0
13. David Quaresma (MID)
0
14. Jacob Drake (ATT)
0