Match Report


Oxford UnitedOxford United     Hull CityHull City
Mark BerryMark Berry Computer Player Computer Player
Lorenzo NunziataL. Nunziata61
G
1
G
58Duncan GrantD. Grant
Armin MeidtA. Meidt68
D
2
D
68Graham PearceG. Pearce
Emile HenryE. Henry52
D
3
D
56Kofi MulderK. Mulder
Gavin BeresfordG. Beresford59
D
4captain
D
56Titus IzzetT. Izzet
Daniel HollowayD. Holloway56
D
5
D
52Paul HitchcockP. Hitchcock
Alfred WeaverA. Weaver47
M
captain6
M
56Thomas SchemmelT. Schemmel
Richard HaynesR. Haynes72
M
7
M
54Dion BaileyD. Bailey
Edmundo PenaE. Pena51
M
8
M
52Duncan CarterD. Carter
Adam EhioguA. Ehiogu60
A
9
A
58Rafael SotoR. Soto
Emile BaileyE. Bailey40
A
10
A
58Robert LoweR. Lowe
Nick SmitN. Smit47
A
11
A
58Sol LoweS. Lowe
 
Richard SalakoR. Salako46
D
12
A
54Nicolas SantosN. Santos
Dion BrambleD. Bramble50
G
13
G
54Ugo LaverU. Laver
Thierry EdghillT. Edghill50
A
14
M
52Ivan AriasI. Arias

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Kassam Stadium where Oxford United play host to Hull City. Its a sell-out today with the 14,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Oxford United and Hull City are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Eoin Burbage.


0.00
The first half starts with Hull City kicking off!
2.42
Edmundo Pena catches Robert Lowe on the ankles. The referee calls over Edmundo Pena and warns him to calm down! Robert Lowe runs off the knock.
6.37
Thomas Schemmel threads the ball through to Duncan Carter. Duncan Carter lofts in a cross ball towards Robert Lowe. Robert Lowe makes a convincing header. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
8.24
Daniel Holloway sees a break and surges forward. Daniel Holloway threads the ball through to Nick Smit. Nick Smit controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies wide!
12.19
Duncan Carter plays the ball forward to Robert Lowe. Robert Lowe makes a probing pass between the defence to Rafael Soto. Rafael Soto muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Lorenzo Nunziata with no chance!! Goal for Hull City!
22.55
Gavin Beresford deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Edmundo Pena. Edmundo Pena flicks a high ball forward to Adam Ehiogu who takes it down. Adam Ehiogu lofts in a cross ball towards Nick Smit. Nick Smit makes a deft header. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
28.58
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
30.50
Edmundo Pena flicks a high pass forward to Nick Smit who brings the ball under control. Nick Smit knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
32.59
Richard Haynes hacks Kofi Mulder from behind! The referee calls over Richard Haynes and warns him to calm down! Kofi Mulder stretches but gets up unharmed.
33.48
Richard Haynes threads a neat ball through to Edmundo Pena. Edmundo Pena knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Duncan Grant who gathers it comfortably.
34.08
Titus Izzet knocks the ball to his team mate, Duncan Carter. Duncan Carter knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Lorenzo Nunziata who gathers it comfortably.
40.20
Kofi Mulder kicks a strong pass forward to Duncan Carter. With imagination, Duncan Carter plays the ball forward to Thomas Schemmel. Thomas Schemmel knocks in a cross ball towards Sol Lowe. Sol Lowe beats his man to it with a header but it rises well off target!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Oxford United appear unchanged since the first half. Hull City have changed their lineup with Nicolas Santos replacing Sol Lowe. The Oxford United players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
The second half starts with Oxford United kicking off!
47.26
Robert Lowe kicks a strong pass forward to Nicolas Santos. Nicolas Santos knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
53.45
Emile Henry sees Edmundo Pena in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Edmundo Pena threads a neat ball through to Adam Ehiogu. Adam Ehiogu knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Titus Izzet.
54.42
Edmundo Pena flicks the ball to his team mate, Alfred Weaver. Alfred Weaver tries a spectacular long range effort. It's miles wide!
55.23
Titus Izzet controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Duncan Carter. Duncan Carter knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
60.04
Edmundo Pena chips the ball to his team mate, Adam Ehiogu. Adam Ehiogu knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Duncan Grant who gathers it comfortably.
61.40
Kofi Mulder flicks a high pass forward. Titus Izzet holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Titus Izzet plays the ball forward to Thomas Schemmel. Thomas Schemmel knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Lorenzo Nunziata who gathers it comfortably.
63.58
Titus Izzet flicks a high pass forward to Nicolas Santos who brings the ball under control. Nicolas Santos runs straight at the defence! Nicolas Santos strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but it's well over the bar!
66.58
Armin Meidt flicks a high pass forward. Alfred Weaver collects the pass. Alfred Weaver flicks a high pass forward. Nick Smit collects the pass. Nick Smit rushes past Kofi Mulder! Nick Smit muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but is denied by Duncan Grant. Excellent save.
67.18
Daniel Holloway makes a beautiful solo run. Daniel Holloway knocks in a cross ball towards Edmundo Pena. Edmundo Pena gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
75.34
Alfred Weaver chips the ball to his team mate, Richard Haynes. Richard Haynes knocks in a cross ball towards Adam Ehiogu. Adam Ehiogu whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
78.37
Titus Izzet boots it upfield. Duncan Carter knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Emile Henry.
89.06
Gavin Beresford threads a neat ball through to Emile Bailey. Emile Bailey sees Nick Smit in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Nick Smit lofts in a cross ball towards Alfred Weaver. Alfred Weaver rises majestically and gets a header on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Oxford United

Hull City
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
3
1
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
48.5%
51.5%
Play Area
26.5%
48.5%
25%

Scorers
Nick Smit 23
Adam Ehiogu 75
Rafael Soto 12

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Adam Ehiogu of Oxford United

Match Ratings
1.Lorenzo Nunziata (GK)
6
2.Armin Meidt (DEF)
6
3.Emile Henry (DEF)
6
4.Gavin Beresford (DEF)
6
5.Daniel Holloway (DEF)
7
6.Alfred Weaver (MID)
6
7.Richard Haynes (MID)
7
8.Edmundo Pena (MID)
7
9.Adam Ehiogu (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Emile Bailey (ATT)
6
11.Nick Smit (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Richard Salako (DEF)
0
13.Dion Bramble (GK)
0
14.Thierry Edghill (ATT)
0

1.Duncan Grant (GK)
6
2.Graham Pearce (DEF)
6
3.Kofi Mulder (DEF)
6
4.Titus Izzet (DEF)
7
5.Paul Hitchcock (DEF)
6
6.Thomas Schemmel (MID)
6
7.Dion Bailey (MID)
6
8.Duncan Carter (MID)
7
9.Rafael Soto (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Robert Lowe (ATT)
7
11.Sol Lowe (ATT)
6
 
12.Nicolas Santos (ATT)
6
13.Ugo Laver (GK)
0
14.Ivan Arias (MID)
0