Match Report


Manchester UnitedManchester United     Oxford UnitedOxford United
Ben CouchBen Couch Rastislav Szabó Rastislav Szabó
Yemon KimuraY. Kimura77
G
1captain
G
79Eben DugbateyE. Dugbatey
Patrick PalmerP. Palmer76
D
2
D
73Sebastian BarkeroS. Barkero
Leandro GretherL. Grether80
D
3
D
73Abdelmalek PardeilhanA. Pardeilhan
Kieron Lua-LuaK. Lua-Lua76
D
4
D
72Nicholas GoldbergN. Goldberg
Daniel WainwrightD. Wainwright77
D
5
D
74Bart BertjensB. Bertjens
Mike FortuneM. Fortune78
M
6
M
78Miguel DelgadoM. Delgado
John GodberJ. Godber83
M
captain7
M
78Daniel VegaD. Vega
Darius MoncurD. Moncur89
M
8
M
79David LopesD. Lopes
David EhioguD. Ehiogu77
A
9
A
74Nigel ThatcherN. Thatcher
Alpay IzzetA. Izzet81
A
10
A
72Bjšrn Van Den BerghB. Van Den Bergh
Jason MidgleyJ. Midgley71
A
11
A
78Billy DickovB. Dickov
 
Alexander GeorgiadisA. Georgiadis75
G
12
D
70Stephen KingS. King
Nigel CopeN. Cope75
M
13
D
72Tiago MonteiroT. Monteiro
Ledley MowbrayL. Mowbray78
D
14
A
57John MckinlayJ. Mckinlay

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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Old Trafford where Manchester United play host to Oxford United. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in great condition.
Both Manchester United and Oxford United are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by George Granville.


0.00
Oxford United get the match underway!
3.09
Leandro Grether threads a neat ball through to Darius Moncur. Darius Moncur threads the ball through to David Ehiogu. David Ehiogu shoots from long range but it is miles over!
4.13
Abdelmalek Pardeilhan controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, David Lopes. David Lopes kicks a strong pass forward to Billy Dickov. Billy Dickov shoots from long range. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Oxford United are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
6.18
Kieron Lua-Lua knocks the ball to his team mate, Mike Fortune. Mike Fortune flicks a high pass forward. Jason Midgley controls it well on his chest. Jason Midgley controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Eben Dugbatey is on top of it.
10.36
With imagination, Mike Fortune laces a through ball forward to David Ehiogu. David Ehiogu shoots from distance but it misses the target by a large margin!
15.40
Daniel Vega sees Bjšrn Van Den Bergh in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Bjšrn Van Den Bergh decides to run forward with the ball. Bjšrn Van Den Bergh plays a one-two with David Lopes and rushes in on goal... Bjšrn Van Den Bergh side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it is deflected wide by Patrick Palmer.
16.21
Daniel Vega takes the corner, swinging a high ball in towards the far post. Abdelmalek Pardeilhan comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. It curls slightly but is blocked by John Godber.
24.46
Kieron Lua-Lua flicks a high pass forward to Darius Moncur who brings the ball under control. Darius Moncur passes the ball forward to David Ehiogu. David Ehiogu knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
28.52
Daniel Vega sees space and advances. Daniel Vega hits a low pass to Billy Dickov. Some good footwork from Billy Dickov provides some space. He shoots at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Billy Dickov!
32.25
Daniel Vega sees Bjšrn Van Den Bergh in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Bjšrn Van Den Bergh makes a simple pass to Billy Dickov. Billy Dickov tries a spectacular long range effort but it is shockingly off target!
33.31
Mike Fortune picks a pass forward to Jason Midgley. Jason Midgley tries a spectacular long range effort but Eben Dugbatey is on top of his game. Excellent keeping!
34.09
Jason Midgley makes an attacking run forward. Jason Midgley puts a great ball through. David Ehiogu runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
36.56
Leandro Grether advances with the ball. Leandro Grether deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alpay Izzet. Alpay Izzet sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is tipped over by Eben Dugbatey.
38.59
Corner kick to Manchester United. Mike Fortune chips it out wide. Nigel Thatcher reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Manchester United appear unchanged since the first half. Oxford United also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Manchester United get the second half underway!
47.07
John Godber comes in with a late challenge on Daniel Vega. The referee brings John Godber to one side and gives him a warning! Daniel Vega hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
51.11
Miguel Delgado threads a neat ball through to Bjšrn Van Den Bergh. Bjšrn Van Den Bergh cuts inside the box! Bjšrn Van Den Bergh strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
53.07
Sebastian Barkero brings the ball forward. Sebastian Barkero threads a neat ball through to Nigel Thatcher. Nigel Thatcher lofts in a cross ball towards Miguel Delgado. Miguel Delgado beats his man to it with a header. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
59.22
Mike Fortune kicks a strong pass forward to Jason Midgley. Jason Midgley finds some space and shoots from distance. Eben Dugbatey gets down and covers it.
60.50
Miguel Delgado flicks a high pass forward. Daniel Vega holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Daniel Vega shoots from 25 yards. It curls slightly but Yemon Kimura manages to gather it easily.
63.36
Nicholas Goldberg knocks the ball forward to David Lopes. David Lopes controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Yemon Kimura is on top of it.
65.52
With some swift thinking, Mike Fortune plays the ball forward to Jason Midgley. Jason Midgley lofts in a cross ball towards John Godber. John Godber connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The keeper is on top of it. Good keeping!
71.56
Kieron Lua-Lua chips the ball to his team mate, John Godber. John Godber knocks the ball forward to David Ehiogu. David Ehiogu knocks in a cross ball towards Alpay Izzet. Abdelmalek Pardeilhan hacks Alpay Izzet from behind! That's got to be a penalty! Yes!!
71.56
The referee points to the spot..
73.44
Jason Midgley takes a slow run up. It's in!! Eben Dugbatey had no chance!!
77.38
Oxford United have made a substitution with John Mckinlay replacing Nigel Thatcher .
79.20
John Mckinlay picks a pass forward to Bjšrn Van Den Bergh. Bjšrn Van Den Bergh knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
83.46
Daniel Vega hacks John Godber from behind! The referee calls over Daniel Vega and warns him to calm down! John Godber hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
85.05
Mike Fortune makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jason Midgley. Jason Midgley flicks the ball to his team mate, David Ehiogu. David Ehiogu knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
87.58
Miguel Delgado makes a beautiful solo run. Miguel Delgado hits a low pass to Bjšrn Van Den Bergh. Bjšrn Van Den Bergh whips in a cross ball towards Billy Dickov. Billy Dickov powers a header at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
89.37
Daniel Wainwright sees Darius Moncur in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Darius Moncur deftly passes the ball to his team mate, John Godber. John Godber makes a probing pass to David Ehiogu but he's offside!
90.00
Darius Moncur deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alpay Izzet. Alpay Izzet shoots from 25 yards but slams it into the crowd!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Manchester United

Oxford United
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
6
6
Shots off Target
3
4
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
55.4%
44.6%
Play Area
24.1%
45.8%
30.1%

Scorers
Jason Midgley 73 (p)
Billy Dickov 29
Miguel Delgado 53

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Miguel Delgado of Oxford United

Match Ratings
1.Yemon Kimura (GK)
7
2.Patrick Palmer (DEF)
6
3.Leandro Grether (DEF)
7
4.Kieron Lua-Lua (DEF)
7
5.Daniel Wainwright (DEF)
6
6.Mike Fortune (MID)
7
7.John Godber (MID)
6
8.Darius Moncur (MID)
7
9.David Ehiogu (ATT)
6
10.Alpay Izzet (ATT)
6
11.Jason Midgley (ATT)goal scored
7
 
12.Alexander Georgiadis (GK)
0
13.Nigel Cope (MID)
0
14.Ledley Mowbray (DEF)
0

1.Eben Dugbatey (GK)
8
2.Sebastian Barkero (DEF)
6
3.Abdelmalek Pardeilhan (DEF)
6
4.Nicholas Goldberg (DEF)
6
5.Bart Bertjens (DEF)
6
6.Miguel Delgado (MID)goal scored
9
7.Daniel Vega (MID)
8
8.David Lopes (MID)
6
9.Nigel Thatcher (ATT)
7
10.Bjšrn Van Den Bergh (ATT)
7
11.Billy Dickov (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Stephen King (DEF)
0
13.Tiago Monteiro (DEF)
0
14.John Mckinlay (ATT)
6