Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Kassam Stadium where Oxford United play host to Crystal Palace. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Oxford United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Crystal Palace appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by George Granville.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Oxford United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Crystal Palace appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by George Granville.
0.00
0-0Oxford United get the match underway!
3.12
0-1Roy Arts threads a neat ball through to Hugo Moreno. Hugo Moreno flicks a high pass forward to Cedric Lurling who brings the ball under control. Cedric Lurling knocks in a cross ball towards Shota Hill. Shota Hill powers a header at goal. It's there!! Eben Dugbatey has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
6.33
Stephen King flicks a high ball forward to Miguel Delgado who takes it down. Miguel Delgado flicks a high pass forward. Nigel Thatcher controls it well on his chest. Nigel Thatcher knocks in a cross ball towards Billy Dickov. Billy Dickov rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
9.13
1-1Franco Belardi catches Hryhoriy Oliynyk on the ankles. The referee warns Franco Belardi to calm down! Hryhoriy Oliynyk grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
14.11
1-1Pablo Vicente flicks a high pass forward. Miguel Delgado collects the pass. Miguel Delgado shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
16.12
1-1Roberto Quaresma knocks the ball forward to Roy Arts. Roy Arts chips the ball to his team mate, Shota Hill. Shota Hill shoots from 20 yards but it flies just wide!
20.20
1-1Hassan Heggem makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Norman Unsworth. Seeing a gap ahead, Norman Unsworth plays the ball forward to Billy Dickov. Billy Dickov knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
21.31
Kevin McGrory controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Hugo Moreno. Hugo Moreno flicks the ball to his team mate, Cedric Lurling. Cedric Lurling knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Eben Dugbatey who gathers it comfortably.
22.54
Enzo Panucci chips the ball to his team mate, Pablo Vicente. Pablo Vicente finds some space and shoots from distance but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
24.47
Shota Hill makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Hryhoriy Oliynyk. Hryhoriy Oliynyk lofts in a cross ball towards Cedric Lurling. Cedric Lurling connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it flies well off target!
27.42
Roberto Quaresma boots it upfield. Hryhoriy Oliynyk shoots from distance but it's a lousy effort!
33.12
Enzo Panucci kicks a strong pass forward to Billy Dickov. Billy Dickov skips past Eduardo Gonzalez! Some awkward footwork from Billy Dickov provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. Youssouf Olivier Sié gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice keeping!
36.14
With a delightful solo run, Eduardo Gonzalez stretches the opposition's defence. Eduardo Gonzalez whips in a cross ball towards Shota Hill. Shota Hill fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but it slams into the crowd!
39.03
Hugo Moreno makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Cedric Lurling. Cedric Lurling lofts in a cross ball towards Hryhoriy Oliynyk. Hryhoriy Oliynyk flicks the ball with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Eben Dugbatey with no chance!! Goal for Crystal Palace!
42.23
Roy Arts deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Shota Hill. Shota Hill shoots from 20 yards but it's a woeful effort!
44.42
1-2Cedric Lurling comes in with a late challenge on Stephen King. The referee calls over Cedric Lurling and shows him a yellow card! Stephen King stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
1-2Crystal Palace are dictating the run of play here today.
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. Crystal Palace have changed their lineup with Julian Camacho replacing Kevin McGrory and Miguel Medina replacing Hryhoriy Oliynyk. Both teams look fired up and appear much more hungry than they were previously.
45.00
The whistle blows and Crystal Palace kick off!
51.14
Nigel Thatcher hits a low pass to Pablo Vicente. Pablo Vicente sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
54.15
Seeing a gap ahead, Enzo Panucci plays the ball forward to Nigel Thatcher. Nigel Thatcher tries a spectacular long range effort. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
57.57
Hassan Heggem sees Tiago Monteiro in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Tiago Monteiro makes a simple pass to Billy Dickov. Billy Dickov lofts in a cross ball towards Norman Unsworth. Norman Unsworth heads the ball goalwards but somehow Youssouf Olivier Sié manages to keep it out.
61.38
Hugo Moreno decides to run forward with the ball. Hugo Moreno flicks a high pass forward to Shota Hill who brings the ball under control. Shota Hill knocks in a cross ball towards Cedric Lurling. Cedric Lurling shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Eben Dugbatey manages to gather it.
63.06
Hugo Moreno makes a probing pass to Julian Camacho. Julian Camacho whips in a cross ball towards Cedric Lurling. Cedric Lurling finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by Eben Dugbatey.
64.10
1-2Roy Arts takes the corner, driving a low ball to the near post. Eben Dugbatey gets down and smothers the ball with his body.
65.26
Norman Unsworth flicks a high pass forward. Miguel Delgado holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Miguel Delgado darts forward. Miguel Delgado knocks in a cross ball towards Norman Unsworth. Norman Unsworth powers a header at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
66.55
Stephen King flicks a high pass forward. Enzo Panucci collects the pass. Enzo Panucci passes the ball forward to Nigel Thatcher. Nigel Thatcher controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Youssouf Olivier Sié reads it well. Fabulous stop!
72.05
Miguel Delgado makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Billy Dickov. Billy Dickov sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is miles over!
73.58
1-2Miguel Delgado flicks a high ball forward to Enzo Panucci who takes it down. Enzo Panucci plays a one-two with Nigel Thatcher and advances towards the goal... Roberto Quaresma barges into Enzo Panucci. Penalty not given!!
77.30
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
84.35
Roberto Quaresma knocks the ball to his team mate, Shota Hill. Shota Hill flicks the ball to his team mate, Cedric Lurling. Cedric Lurling knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Tiago Monteiro.
85.24
Seeing a gap ahead, Norman Unsworth plays the ball forward to Miguel Delgado. Miguel Delgado knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
87.53
Pablo Vicente barges into Sebastian Segarra. Pablo Vicente is shown the yellow card! Sebastian Segarra runs off the knock.
89.26
Miguel Delgado deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Pablo Vicente. Pablo Vicente finds some space and shoots from distance but it's well over the bar!
90.00
Miguel Delgado surges forward with the ball. Miguel Delgado threads a neat ball through to Pablo Vicente. Some good footwork from Pablo Vicente provides some space. He shoots at goal but it rises well off target!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
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Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Eben Dugbatey (GK)
7
2. Franco Belardi (DEF)
6
3. Stephen King (DEF)
6
4. Hassan Heggem (DEF)
6
5. Tiago Monteiro (DEF)
6
6. Norman Unsworth (MID)
7
7. Miguel Delgado (MID)
8
8. Enzo Panucci (MID)
7
9. Nigel Thatcher (ATT)
7
10. Pablo Vicente (ATT)
5
11. Billy Dickov (ATT)
8
12. Ernesto Arias (DEF)
0
13. Matthias Gerlach (MID)
0
14. John Mckinlay (ATT)
0
1. Youssouf Olivier Sié (GK)
7
2. Sebastian Segarra (DEF)
6
3. Roberto Quaresma (DEF)
7
4. Corrado Bigica (DEF)
6
5. Kevin McGrory (MID)
6
6. Roy Arts (MID)
7
7. Hugo Moreno (MID)
7
8. Eduardo Gonzalez (MID)
6
9. Cedric Lurling (ATT)
7
10. Hryhoriy Oliynyk (ATT)
8
11. Shota Hill (ATT)
9
12. Paul Freund (DEF)
0
13. Julian Camacho (MID)
6
14. Miguel Medina (ATT)
6