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 Bradford City. Its a sell-out today with the 10,500 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Oxford United are playing in a 5-3-2 formation while Bradford City appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ben Pearce.
The pitch is in good condition.
Oxford United are playing in a 5-3-2 formation while Bradford City appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ben Pearce.
0.00
0-0Oxford United kick off and get the first half underway!
3.24
0-0Simon Möller passes the ball forward to Scott Etherington. Scott Etherington finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Pierre G. Brevi comfortably smothers it!
4.43
Jeremy Van De Hor threads a neat ball through to Steve De Nooijer. Steve De Nooijer knocks in a cross ball towards Aaron Grantt. Aaron Grantt directs the ball goalwards with his head. Robbie Thompson didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
6.43
Younes Molinier passes the ball forward to Ralph Granville. Ralph Granville sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but is denied by Robbie Thompson. Excellent save.
18.13
0-0Alan Rankin comes in with a late challenge on Aaron Grantt. Alan Rankin is shown the yellow card! Aaron Grantt hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
20.25
0-0Max Riggott deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Aaron Grantt. Aaron Grantt knocks in a cross ball towards Jeremy Van De Hor. Jeremy Van De Hor outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it is deflected wide by Ottavio Tisci.
21.43
1-0It's a corner kick which Ralph Granville takes quickly, playing the ball short to Younes Molinier. Younes Molinier takes a shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
26.19
1-0There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
27.41
Ralph Granville knocks the ball to his team mate, Aaron Grantt. Aaron Grantt knocks in a cross ball towards Ralph Granville. Ralph Granville finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice save!
30.34
1-0Ralph Granville hits a low pass to Jeremy Van De Hor. Jeremy Van De Hor knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alan Rankin.
32.45
1-0Steve De Nooijer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ralph Granville. Ralph Granville passes the ball forward to Steve De Nooijer. Steve De Nooijer makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
34.50
1-0Simon Möller kicks a strong pass forward to Richard Oakes. Richard Oakes puts a great ball through. Tijani Verberne runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
40.35
Steve De Nooijer sees Aaron Grantt in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Aaron Grantt knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Robbie Thompson who gathers it comfortably.
44.48
Jeremy Van De Hor kicks a strong pass forward to Steve De Nooijer. Steve De Nooijer whips in a cross ball towards Jeremy Van De Hor. With a superhuman jump, Jeremy Van De Hor connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Oxford United appear unchanged since the first half. Bradford City have changed their lineup with Del Proctor replacing Simon Möller.
45.00
Bradford City kick off and get the second half underway!
47.00
2-0Brian Windass comes in with a late challenge on Richard Oakes. The referee brings Brian Windass to one side and gives him a warning! Richard Oakes runs off the knock.
54.54
Aaron Grantt flicks a high pass forward. Eric Götz holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Eric Götz finds some space and shoots from distance. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
59.36
Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
60.50
Max Riggott pushes up the pitch. Max Riggott brings the ball forward. Max Riggott shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
61.20
Without breaking stride, Scott Etherington plays the ball forward to Richard Oakes. Richard Oakes knocks in a cross ball towards Tijani Verberne. Tijani Verberne finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
66.27
Alberto Mowbray flicks a high ball forward to Lomano Clarke who takes it down. Lomano Clarke darts forward. Lomano Clarke shoots from long range but it misses the target by a large margin!
69.09
Younes Molinier threads the ball through to Steve De Nooijer. Steve De Nooijer threads a neat ball through to Eric Götz. Eric Götz edges inside the box! Eric Götz strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
71.12
Younes Molinier makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ralph Granville. Ralph Granville knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
89.03
Lomano Clarke makes a simple pass to Del Proctor. Del Proctor knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Younes Molinier of Oxford United |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Pierre G. Brevi (GK)
6
2. Dave Williamson (DEF)
6
3. Liam Eadie (DEF)
6
4. Max Riggott (DEF)
7
5. Brian Windass (DEF)
6
6. Younes Molinier (DEF)
8
7. Ralph Granville (MID)
7
8. Steve De Nooijer (MID)
8
9. Jeremy Van De Hor (MID)
8
10. Eric Götz (ATT)
8
11. Aaron Grantt (ATT)
7
12. Clive Wiltord (GK)
0
13. Simon Roth (ATT)
0
14. Noah Netzer (DEF)
0
1. Robbie Thompson (GK)
7
2. Alan Rankin (DEF)
5
3. Alberto Mowbray (DEF)
6
4. Lee Power (DEF)
6
5. Ottavio Tisci (DEF)
6
6. Scott Etherington (MID)
6
7. Simon Möller (MID)
7
8. Lomano Clarke (MID)
6
9. Richard Oakes (ATT)
6
10. Uwe Welke (ATT)
6
11. Tijani Verberne (ATT)
7
12. Bart Fränkel (GK)
0
13. Del Proctor (DEF)
6
14. Phil Edghill (MID)
0