Match Report
| Doncaster Rovers | Doncaster Rovers |  |  | Oxford United | Oxford United | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Wes Owen | W. Owen |  | 37 | G |  | 1 | | G | 47 | | Jamie Neville | J. Neville | |||||||||
| Stan Williams | S. Williams | | 56 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 47 | | Gareth Shearer | G. Shearer | |||||||||
| Danny Matthews | D. Matthews | | 54 | D | | 3 | | D | 45 | | Noel Izzet | N. Izzet | |||||||||
| Daniel Woodgate | D. Woodgate | | 48 | D | | 4 | | D | 41 | | Steven Bellamy | S. Bellamy | |||||||||
| Ben Ehiogu | B. Ehiogu | | 49 | M | | 5 | | D | 38 | | Dean Bloomer | D. Bloomer | |||||||||
| Duncan Clegg | D. Clegg | | 44 | M | | 6 | | M | 48 | | Edward Morris | E. Morris | |||||||||
| Kristinn Ingi Sverrisson | K. Sverrisson |  | 43 | M | | 7 | | M | 47 | | Liam Gerrard | L. Gerrard | |||||||||
| Ronnie Sinclair | R. Sinclair | | 37 | M | | 8 | | M | 46 | | Adrian Carter | A. Carter | |||||||||
| Ebi Lato | E. Lato |  | 49 | A | | 9 | | M | 43 | | Ian Wiltord | I. Wiltord | |||||||||
| Andy Banks | A. Banks | | 48 | A | | 10 | | A | 47 | | Steve Barry | S. Barry | |||||||||
| Tommy Laycock | T. Laycock | | 48 | A | | 11 | | A | 45 | | Mick Salmon | M. Salmon | |||||||||
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Keepmoat Stadium where Doncaster Rovers play host to Oxford United. A crowd of 2,622 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
Doncaster Rovers are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Oxford United appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Doncaster Rovers are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Oxford United appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0Doncaster Rovers kick off the first half!
3.27
0-0Kristinn Ingi Sverrisson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tommy Laycock. Tommy Laycock shoots from distance but it flies wide!
6.57
Steven Bellamy sees space and advances. Steven Bellamy chips the ball to his team mate, Mick Salmon. Mick Salmon goes all the way! Mick Salmon tries a spectacular strike but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
8.58
0-0Adrian Carter deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Steve Barry. Steve Barry controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but somehow Wes Owen manages to keep it out.
9.29
Kristinn Ingi Sverrisson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ebi Lato. Ebi Lato lofts in a cross ball towards Tommy Laycock. Tommy Laycock is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
10.50
0-0Steven Bellamy comes in with a late challenge on Tommy Laycock. Steven Bellamy is given a warning by the referee! Tommy Laycock runs off the knock.
12.49
1-0Danny Matthews chips the ball to his team mate, Ronnie Sinclair. Ronnie Sinclair deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tommy Laycock. Tommy Laycock goes all the way! Tommy Laycock cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
15.30
1-0Steve Barry catches Danny Matthews on the ankles. The referee calls over Steve Barry and shows him a yellow card! Danny Matthews runs off the knock.
18.48
Duncan Clegg controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ebi Lato. Ebi Lato makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Andy Banks. Andy Banks makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's miles wide!
20.52
Duncan Clegg deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ebi Lato. Ebi Lato whips in a cross ball towards Tommy Laycock. Tommy Laycock heads the ball goalwards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
21.22
Edward Morris deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Steve Barry. Steve Barry goes all the way! Steve Barry shows great control and tries a shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
22.13
Danny Matthews comes in with a late challenge on Adrian Carter. The referee calls over Danny Matthews and warns him to calm down! Adrian Carter hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
32.23
Daniel Woodgate advances with the ball. Daniel Woodgate knocks the ball forward to Tommy Laycock. Tommy Laycock shoots from outside the area but it curls horrendously wide!
33.16
Kristinn Ingi Sverrisson makes a simple pass to Ebi Lato. Ebi Lato shoots from outside the area but it goes wide for a goal kick.
36.29
Ben Ehiogu makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Andy Banks. Andy Banks finds some space and shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
42.52
Kristinn Ingi Sverrisson makes a simple pass to Ebi Lato. Ebi Lato controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is miles over!
44.24
Liam Gerrard controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mick Salmon. Mick Salmon goes all the way! Mick Salmon tries a spectacular strike but it goes wide for a goal kick.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
The whistle blows and Oxford United get the second half underway!
47.06
Ian Wiltord passes the ball forward to Mick Salmon. Mick Salmon tries a spectacular long range effort but it is miles over!
48.28
Danny Matthews knocks the ball forward to Duncan Clegg. Duncan Clegg controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Tommy Laycock. Tommy Laycock shoots from distance but it flies wide!
53.33
Duncan Clegg knocks the ball to his team mate, Tommy Laycock. Tommy Laycock plays a perfect one-two with Ebi Lato and rushes in on goal... Tommy Laycock rockets a shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
55.39
1-0Kristinn Ingi Sverrisson knocks the ball to his team mate, Andy Banks. Andy Banks knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Steven Bellamy.
59.27
Dean Bloomer makes a simple pass to Liam Gerrard. Liam Gerrard kicks a strong pass forward to Mick Salmon. Mick Salmon shoots from 20 yards but it flies wide!
60.50
Kristinn Ingi Sverrisson passes the ball forward to Ebi Lato. Ebi Lato shoots from long range but it is miles over!
71.00
Ronnie Sinclair sees space and advances. Ronnie Sinclair shoots from 25 yards. The ball comes in low, but Jamie Neville easily smothers it!
73.31
1-0Oxford United are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Doncaster Rovers's defence.
75.24
Doncaster Rovers are easily keeping Oxford United at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
78.43
Stan Williams makes a simple pass to Duncan Clegg. Duncan Clegg makes a beautiful solo run. Duncan Clegg goes all the way! Duncan Clegg tries a spectacular strike but it is tipped over by Jamie Neville.
79.11
Ben Ehiogu makes a beautiful solo run. Ben Ehiogu whips in a cross ball towards Andy Banks. Andy Banks flicks the ball with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
81.07
Ronnie Sinclair threads the ball through to Ebi Lato. Ebi Lato shoots from distance but it flies wide!
83.15
Danny Matthews kicks a strong pass forward to Kristinn Ingi Sverrisson. Kristinn Ingi Sverrisson makes a simple pass to Tommy Laycock. Tommy Laycock lofts in a cross ball towards Andy Banks. Andy Banks connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it flies wide!
84.50
Ian Wiltord surges forward with the ball. Ian Wiltord tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
85.32
Danny Matthews takes it forward alone. Danny Matthews makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tommy Laycock. Tommy Laycock finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies wide!
89.25
Liam Gerrard kicks a strong pass forward to Steve Barry. Steve Barry controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
3
1
Shots off Target
15
7
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
64.5%
35.5%
Play Area
23.7%
49.5%
26.9%
Scorers