Match Report
| Macclesfield Town | Macclesfield Town |  |  | Oxford United | Oxford United | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Vitor Sousa | V. Sousa |  | 58 | G |  | 1 | |  | G | 66 |  | Michael Patterson | M. Patterson | ||||||||
| Des Craddock | D. Craddock | | 66 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 67 | | Jon Rufus | J. Rufus | |||||||||
| Kemal Thompson | K. Thompson | | 63 | D | | 3 | | D | 47 | | Kevin Croft | K. Croft | |||||||||
| Aaron Galli | A. Galli | | 62 | D | | | 4 | | D | 45 | | Dale Ince | D. Ince | ||||||||
| Ruel Mcgreal | R. Mcgreal | | 58 | D | | 5 | | D | 45 | | Dean Keane | D. Keane | |||||||||
| Jonathan Mendonca | J. Mendonca | | 69 | M | | 6 | | M | 61 | | Chris Mcleod | C. Mcleod | |||||||||
| Jon Peckham | J. Peckham | | 65 | M | | 7 | | M | 61 | | Syd Swift | S. Swift | |||||||||
| Joe Deane | J. Deane | | 61 | M | | 8 | | M | 59 | | Gary Brand | G. Brand | |||||||||
| Norman Standing | N. Standing | | 65 | A | | 9 | | A | 58 | | Anthony Merson | A. Merson | |||||||||
| Edward Power | E. Power | | 58 | A | | 10 | | A | 52 |  | Jonas Röhlig | J. Röhlig | |||||||||
| Alan Benali | A. Benali | | 52 | A | | 11 | | A | 50 |  | Billy Booth | B. Booth | |||||||||
| Craig Clapham | C. Clapham | | 54 | M | | 12 | | M | 51 | | James Howells | J. Howells | |||||||||
| Peter Barry | P. Barry | | 52 | D | | 13 | | A | 49 | | Gilles Formon | G. Formon | |||||||||
| Ledley Edwards | L. Edwards | | 52 | G | | 14 | | G | 49 | | Dietmar Jahn | D. Jahn | |||||||||
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Moss Rose where Macclesfield Town play host to Oxford United. A crowd of 4,375 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Macclesfield Town are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Oxford United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Gareth Atherton.
The pitch is in good condition.
Macclesfield Town are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Oxford United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Gareth Atherton.
0.00
0-0Macclesfield Town start the match!
8.38
0-0Kemal Thompson makes a simple pass to Jon Peckham. Jon Peckham flicks the ball to his team mate, Alan Benali. Alan Benali shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
9.27
0-0Chris Mcleod brings the ball forward. Chris Mcleod knocks in a cross ball towards Anthony Merson. Anthony Merson powers a header at goal. The shot is on target but blocked by Des Craddock. That should have been a goal!
10.51
0-0Dean Keane clumsily knocks into Norman Standing. The referee warns Dean Keane to calm down! Norman Standing hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
15.06
0-0Joe Deane controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alan Benali. Alan Benali controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
16.58
Kemal Thompson sees Jon Peckham in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jon Peckham threads a neat ball through to Edward Power. Edward Power controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it slams into the crowd!
20.47
Billy Booth clumsily knocks into Kemal Thompson. The referee brings Billy Booth to one side and gives him a warning! Kemal Thompson stretches but gets up unharmed.
27.31
Joe Deane makes a simple pass to Alan Benali. Alan Benali shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
30.58
Aaron Galli laces a through ball forward to Jon Peckham. Jon Peckham decides to run forward with the ball. Jon Peckham shoots from long range. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
36.55
0-0Chris Mcleod knocks the ball to his team mate, Jonas Röhlig. Jonas Röhlig makes a probing pass to Anthony Merson but he's offside!
38.02
Jonathan Mendonca kicks a strong pass forward to Alan Benali. Alan Benali knocks in a cross ball towards Norman Standing. Norman Standing beats his man to it with a header but Michael Patterson reads it well. Fabulous stop!
42.30
Jon Peckham makes a simple pass to Edward Power. Edward Power shoots from long range but it's well over the bar!
45.00
Des Craddock receives the ball from a throw-in from Kemal Thompson. Des Craddock flicks the ball to his team mate, Jonathan Mendonca. Jonathan Mendonca makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Norman Standing. Norman Standing shoots from 25 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. He makes it look easy!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Macclesfield Town appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-2-1 formation. Oxford United appear unchanged since the first half. The Oxford United players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The second half starts with Oxford United kicking off!
48.20
0-0Jonathan Mendonca threads the ball through to Edward Power. Edward Power knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Kevin Croft.
53.25
With some swift thinking, Kemal Thompson plays the ball forward to Jon Peckham. Jon Peckham deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alan Benali. Alan Benali shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
55.39
Ruel Mcgreal flicks a high pass forward to Jonathan Mendonca who brings the ball under control. Jonathan Mendonca makes a beautiful solo run. Jonathan Mendonca shoots from 25 yards. Fantastic reaction save from Michael Patterson!
57.38
Chris Mcleod plays the ball forward to Jonas Röhlig. Jonas Röhlig knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
60.22
0-0Macclesfield Town have made 2 substitutions with Peter Barry replacing Norman Standing and Ledley Edwards replacing Jon Peckham .
63.14
0-1Gary Brand sees a break and surges forward. Gary Brand whips in a cross ball towards Anthony Merson. Anthony Merson makes a looping header on goal. Anthony Merson scores for Oxford United!!
71.55
Aaron Galli receives the ball from a throw-in from Ruel Mcgreal. Aaron Galli hits a low pass to Jonathan Mendonca. Jonathan Mendonca makes a simple pass to Alan Benali. Alan Benali rushes past Kevin Croft! Alan Benali cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Michael Patterson gathers the ball up comfortably. Good keeping!
72.29
Syd Swift runs straight at the opposition's defence. Syd Swift makes a probing pass to Jonas Röhlig but he's offside!
75.59
Aaron Galli threads the ball through to Joe Deane. Joe Deane brings the ball forward. Joe Deane knocks in a cross ball towards Peter Barry. Peter Barry knocks the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Michael Patterson manages to keep it out.
77.34
Macclesfield Town have made a substitution with Craig Clapham replacing Edward Power .Oxford United have made 3 substitutions with James Howells replacing Jon Rufus, Gilles Formon replacing Anthony Merson and Dietmar Jahn replacing Gary Brand .
83.11
Dean Keane takes a quick throw-in, which Dale Ince takes on the chest. Dale Ince sees Syd Swift in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Syd Swift knocks the ball forward to Billy Booth. Billy Booth knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ruel Mcgreal.
84.19
Joe Deane decides to run forward with the ball. Joe Deane knocks in a cross ball towards Peter Barry. Peter Barry is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
87.11
Jonathan Mendonca threads the ball through to Alan Benali. Alan Benali controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Craig Clapham through on goal. Craig Clapham makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
8
2
Shots off Target
6
0
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
60%
40%
Play Area
22.5%
47.5%
30%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Michael Patterson of Oxford United |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Vitor Sousa (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Des Craddock (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Kemal Thompson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Aaron Galli (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Ruel Mcgreal (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Jonathan Mendonca (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Jon Peckham (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Joe Deane (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | Norman Standing (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Edward Power (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Alan Benali (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Craig Clapham (MID) | 6 | |
| 13. | Peter Barry (DEF) |  | 8 |
| 14. | Ledley Edwards (GK) | 6 | |
| 1. | Michael Patterson (GK) | 9 | |
| 2. | Jon Rufus (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Kevin Croft (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Dale Ince (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Dean Keane (DEF) | 5 | |
| 6. | Chris Mcleod (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Syd Swift (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Gary Brand (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Anthony Merson (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Jonas Röhlig (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Billy Booth (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | James Howells (MID) | 6 | |
| 13. | Gilles Formon (ATT) | 6 | |
| 14. | Dietmar Jahn (GK) | 6 | |