Match Report
| Oxford United | Oxford United |  |  | Port Vale | Port Vale | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Jamie Neville | J. Neville |  | 47 | G |  | 1 | | G | 58 | | Gavin Edworthy | G. Edworthy | |||||||||
| Gareth Shearer | G. Shearer | | 47 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 47 | | Mike Milburn | M. Milburn | |||||||||
| Noel Izzet | N. Izzet | | 45 | D | | 3 | | D | 47 | | Scott Dodd | S. Dodd | |||||||||
| Steven Bellamy | S. Bellamy | | 41 | D | | 4 | | D | 46 | | Nick Allman | N. Allman | |||||||||
| Dean Bloomer | D. Bloomer | | 38 | D | | 5 | | D | 45 | | Arthur Black | A. Black | |||||||||
| Edward Morris | E. Morris | | 48 | M | | 6 | | D | 43 |  | Juan Herrero | J. Herrero | |||||||||
| Liam Gerrard | L. Gerrard | | 47 | M | | 7 | | M | 55 | | Brian Prior | B. Prior | |||||||||
| Adrian Carter | A. Carter | | 45 | M | | 8 | | M | 53 | | Dennis Duberry | D. Duberry | |||||||||
| Ian Wiltord | I. Wiltord | | 43 | M | | 9 | | M | 43 | | Adrian Draper | A. Draper | |||||||||
| Steve Barry | S. Barry | | 47 | A | | 10 | | A | 51 | | Arthur Higginbotham | A. Higginbotham | |||||||||
| Mick Salmon | M. Salmon | | 45 | A | | 11 | | A | 50 | | Danny Bastin | D. Bastin | |||||||||
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Kassam Stadium where Oxford United play host to Port Vale. A crowd of 2,745 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
Oxford United are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Port Vale appear to be shaped for 5-3-2.
Oxford United are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Port Vale appear to be shaped for 5-3-2.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Port Vale get the match underway!
8.22
0-012.18
0-0Arthur Black threads the ball through to Brian Prior. Brian Prior knocks the ball forward to Arthur Higginbotham. Arthur Higginbotham tries a spectacular long range effort. It's miles wide!
15.15
Noel Izzet chips the ball to his team mate, Liam Gerrard. Liam Gerrard takes it forward alone. Liam Gerrard plays a perfect one-two with Mick Salmon and rushes in on goal... Liam Gerrard cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it flies wide!
21.54
0-0Brian Prior makes a probing pass to Arthur Higginbotham. Arthur Higginbotham plays a perfect one-two with Danny Bastin and rushes in on goal... Arthur Higginbotham shoots from just inside the box. Magnificent save by Jamie Neville!
24.40
Dennis Duberry kicks a strong pass forward to Arthur Higginbotham. Arthur Higginbotham shoots from 20 yards but it flies wide!
32.22
Steven Bellamy passes the ball forward to Adrian Carter. Adrian Carter chips the ball to his team mate, Mick Salmon. Mick Salmon whips in a cross ball towards Steve Barry. Steve Barry heads the ball goalwards but it is miles over!
36.59
Gareth Shearer controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Adrian Carter. Adrian Carter deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Steve Barry. Steve Barry shoots from long range but somehow Gavin Edworthy manages to keep it out.
42.36
0-0Arthur Black makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Adrian Draper. Adrian Draper kicks a strong pass forward to Danny Bastin. Danny Bastin knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Steven Bellamy.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
Oxford United start the second half!
48.29
Liam Gerrard chips the ball to his team mate, Mick Salmon. Mick Salmon shoots from outside the area but it is miles over!
49.01
Dean Bloomer knocks the ball forward to Edward Morris. Edward Morris knocks the ball to his team mate, Mick Salmon. Mick Salmon knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
51.37
0-0Danny Bastin barges into Steven Bellamy. Danny Bastin is given a warning by the referee! Steven Bellamy stretches but gets up unharmed.
53.17
Steven Bellamy deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Liam Gerrard. Liam Gerrard kicks a strong pass forward to Mick Salmon. Mick Salmon knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Mike Milburn.
57.01
Steven Bellamy sees a break and surges forward. Steven Bellamy kicks a strong pass forward to Steve Barry. Steve Barry sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
60.42
0-0Port Vale are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
71.44
Ian Wiltord makes a beautiful solo run. Ian Wiltord passes the ball forward to Steve Barry. Steve Barry shoots from just inside the box but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
75.48
Juan Herrero flicks the ball to his team mate, Adrian Draper. Adrian Draper takes it forward alone. Adrian Draper plays a perfect one-two with Danny Bastin and rushes in on goal... Adrian Draper shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it is miles over!
77.02
Mike Milburn surges forward with the ball. Mike Milburn sees a break and surges forward. Mike Milburn knocks the ball forward to Arthur Higginbotham but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
83.57
Liam Gerrard chips the ball to his team mate, Mick Salmon. Mick Salmon goes all the way! Mick Salmon shoots from just inside the box but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
89.19
Brian Prior knocks the ball forward to Arthur Higginbotham. Arthur Higginbotham plays a perfect one-two with Danny Bastin and rushes in on goal... Arthur Higginbotham cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Jamie Neville easily smothers it.
90.00
Noel Izzet controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Adrian Carter. Adrian Carter brings the ball forward. Adrian Carter shoots from 25 yards. It curls slightly but Gavin Edworthy manages to gather it comfortably.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
2
2
Shots off Target
6
3
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
61%
39%
Play Area
32.9%
42.7%
24.4%