Match Report
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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Kassam Stadium where Oxford United play host to Port Vale. A crowd of 13,402 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Oxford United and Port Vale are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by David Vassell.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Oxford United and Port Vale are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by David Vassell.
0.00
0-0Oxford United get the match underway!
2.54
0-0Stephen Jess kicks a strong pass forward to Ralph Granville. Ralph Granville decides to run forward with the ball. Ralph Granville lofts in a cross ball towards Aaron Grantt. Aaron Grantt shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Scott Kirkland gathers the ball up comfortably. Good keeping!
4.44
0-0Harvey Cooper flicks a high ball forward to Egbert Hilgerink who takes it down. Egbert Hilgerink controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. 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.
9.39
1-0Ralph Granville chips the ball to his team mate, Stephen Jess. Stephen Jess whips in a cross ball towards Egbert Hilgerink. With a superhuman jump, Egbert Hilgerink connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
22.19
David Morrison knocks the ball to his team mate, Albrecht Bierhoff. Albrecht Bierhoff controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is shockingly off target!
24.16
Leonardo Marquez knocks the ball forward to Albrecht Bierhoff. Albrecht Bierhoff shoots from outside the area. Albrecht Bierhoff scores for Port Vale!!
27.11
Ralph Granville hits a low pass to Aaron Grantt. Aaron Grantt lofts in a cross ball towards Zbigniew Smolarek. Zbigniew Smolarek makes a looping header on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
28.26
Albrecht Bierhoff deftly passes the ball to his team mate, David Morrison. David Morrison tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies just off target!
30.23
David Morrison threads the ball through to Dayo Zanetti. Dayo Zanetti controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
32.42
1-1Leonardo Marquez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Albrecht Bierhoff. Albrecht Bierhoff knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
33.57
1-1Nicolas De Souza barges into Zbigniew Smolarek. Nicolas De Souza is given a warning by the referee! Zbigniew Smolarek stretches but gets up unharmed.
34.33
David Morrison deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Albrecht Bierhoff. Albrecht Bierhoff tries a spectacular long range effort. Pierre G. Brevi is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
38.27
Robbie Winterburn sees Zbigniew Smolarek in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Zbigniew Smolarek flicks a high ball forward to Ralph Granville who takes it down. Ralph Granville plays a one-two with Stephen Jess and advances towards the goal... Ralph Granville muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Oxford United appear unchanged since the first half. Port Vale also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with Port Vale kicking off!
49.44
2-2Zbigniew Smolarek catches Giorgio Vergassola on the ankles. Zbigniew Smolarek is shown the yellow card! Giorgio Vergassola stretches but gets up unharmed.
53.21
Robbie Winterburn flicks a high pass forward. Ralph Granville collects the pass. Ralph Granville flicks a high ball forward to Norberto Arreola who takes it down. Norberto Arreola 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.
55.32
With great vision, Giorgio Vergassola plays the ball forward to Jaime Santos. Jaime Santos plays a quick one-two with Albrecht Bierhoff and rushes in on goal... Jaime Santos cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's there!! Pierre G. Brevi has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
60.51
2-3Oxford United have made a substitution with Eric Götz replacing Norberto Arreola .Port Vale have made a substitution with Marcos Gainza replacing Jaime Santos .
65.58
Younès Zeroual hits a low pass to Adriano De Cesare. Adriano De Cesare makes a probing pass between the defence to Albrecht Bierhoff. Albrecht Bierhoff looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it is tipped over by Pierre G. Brevi.
67.57
2-3David Morrison takes a short corner kick, passing the ball to Jose Fortes Pastor. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Jose Fortes Pastor provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but slams it into the crowd!
69.21
Harvey Cooper makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stephen Jess. With great vision, Stephen Jess plays the ball forward to Aaron Grantt. Aaron Grantt whips in a cross ball towards Ralph Granville. Ralph Granville connects with a diving header. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
75.05
Robbie Winterburn flicks a high ball forward to Stephen Jess who takes it down. Stephen Jess hits a low pass to Ralph Granville. Ralph Granville knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Scott Kirkland who gathers it comfortably.
78.02
Robbie Winterburn makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Harvey Cooper. Harvey Cooper makes a simple pass to Egbert Hilgerink. Egbert Hilgerink knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Scott Kirkland who gathers it comfortably.
79.56
Jose Fortes Pastor chips the ball to his team mate, David Morrison. David Morrison plays a one-two with Nicolas De Souza and rushes in on goal... David Morrison takes a shot at goal. Pierre G. Brevi easily gets down and covers it.
81.16
With some swift thinking, Stephen Jess plays the ball forward to Eric Götz. Eric Götz lofts in a cross ball towards Egbert Hilgerink. Egbert Hilgerink heads the ball goalwards. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
84.58
Egbert Hilgerink flicks the ball to his team mate, Aaron Grantt. Aaron Grantt knocks in a cross ball towards Eric Götz. Eric Götz gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Scott Kirkland gathers the ball up comfortably. Quality keeping!
87.55
Zbigniew Smolarek chips the ball to his team mate, Eric Götz. Eric Götz whips in a cross ball towards Zbigniew Smolarek. Zbigniew Smolarek is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
90.00
Dayo Zanetti knocks the ball forward to Adriano De Cesare. Adriano De Cesare knocks in a cross ball towards Albrecht Bierhoff. Albrecht Bierhoff powers a header at goal but it flies wide!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
4
3
Shots on Target
6
5
Shots off Target
4
5
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
56.1%
43.9%
Play Area
28%
47.6%
24.4%
Scorers
| Egbert Hilgerink 9, 81 Ralph Granville 38, 69 | Albrecht Bierhoff 24, 34 Jaime Santos 55 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Ralph Granville of Oxford United |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Pierre G. Brevi (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Dave Williamson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Harvey Cooper (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Robbie Winterburn (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Brian Windass (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Ralph Granville (MID) |  | 9 |
| 7. | Stephen Jess (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Zbigniew Smolarek (MID) |  | 6 |
| 9. | Norberto Arreola (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Aaron Grantt (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Egbert Hilgerink (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Liam Eadie (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Dietmar Beck (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Eric Götz (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Scott Kirkland (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Giorgio Vergassola (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Leonardo Marquez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Jose Fortes Pastor (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Younès Zeroual (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Nicolas De Souza (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | David Morrison (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Dayo Zanetti (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Jaime Santos (ATT) | | 7 |
| 10. | Adriano De Cesare (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Albrecht Bierhoff (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Marcos Gainza (ATT) | 6 | |
| 13. | Chris Summerbee (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Ciro Colasante (ATT) | 0 | |