Match Report


Macclesfield TownMacclesfield Town     Oxford UnitedOxford United
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Niccolo Wright-PhillipsN. Wright-Phillips44
G
1
G
47Ralph WainwrightR. Wainwright
Ronnie LampardR. Lampard61
D
2
D
53Stephen JacksonS. Jackson
Nick PhilipsN. Philips53
D
3
D
50Richard SimonsenR. Simonsen
Ralph BeckhamR. Beckham45
D
4
D
48Danny WatersD. Waters
Matt DoddM. Dodd37
D
5
D
45Billy FletcherB. Fletcher
Dale HackworthD. Hackworth60
M
captain6
M
50Frank GilchristF. Gilchrist
Dean GreavesD. Greaves52
M
7
M
46Gavin HoweyG. Howey
Adam BrownA. Brown57
A
8captain
M
45Mick FroggattM. Froggatt
Dennis FlintlockD. Flintlock54
A
9
M
45Steve WeaverS. Weaver
Richard UpsonR. Upson44
A
10
A
50Jonathan ShiltonJ. Shilton
Alan JohnsonA. Johnson40
A
11
A
45Greg RobsonG. Robson
 
Wes SinclairW. Sinclair49
M
12
M
45Anthony SummerbellA. Summerbell
Francesco G. AdaniF. Adani43
G
13
M
45Damien CroftD. Croft
Trevor BellamyT. Bellamy43
M
14
M
45Damien HurstD. Hurst

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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Moss Rose where Macclesfield Town play host to Oxford United. A crowd of 2,782 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Macclesfield Town are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Oxford United appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Dean Howey.


0.00
Oxford United kick off and get the first half underway!
3.51
Seeing a gap ahead, Frank Gilchrist plays the ball forward to Greg Robson. Greg Robson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
4.18
Steve Weaver flicks the ball to his team mate, Greg Robson. Greg Robson makes a probing pass to Jonathan Shilton but he's offside!
10.34
Ralph Beckham sees a break and surges forward. Ralph Beckham flicks a high pass forward to Alan Johnson who brings the ball under control. Alan Johnson shoots from outside the area. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
15.58
Dale Hackworth catches Gavin Howey on the ankles. The referee calls over Dale Hackworth and warns him to calm down! Gavin Howey hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
21.48
Dean Greaves clumsily knocks into Gavin Howey. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Gavin Howey grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
22.50
Dale Hackworth takes a short throw-in bringing Dean Greaves into play. Dean Greaves flicks the ball to his team mate, Dennis Flintlock. Dennis Flintlock shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
24.36
Dean Greaves clumsily knocks into Steve Weaver. Dean Greaves is given a warning by the referee! Steve Weaver carries on, but is struggling a bit.
26.09
Nick Philips makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dale Hackworth. Dale Hackworth chips the ball to his team mate, Dennis Flintlock. Dennis Flintlock shoots from outside the area but it whistles just wide of the post!
33.51
Dean Greaves flicks a high pass forward. Adam Brown collects the pass. Adam Brown sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Ralph Wainwright with no chance!! Goal for Macclesfield Town!
38.05
Nick Philips clumsily knocks into Greg Robson. The referee calls over Nick Philips and warns him to calm down! Greg Robson stretches but gets up unharmed.
39.39
Ronnie Lampard hits a low pass to Dean Greaves. Dean Greaves knocks the ball forward to Adam Brown. Adam Brown finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies well off target!
45.00
Mick Froggatt sees space and advances. Mick Froggatt knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Macclesfield Town appear unchanged since the first half. Oxford United also appear unchanged since the first half. The Oxford United players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Macclesfield Town kick off!
47.24
Gavin Howey controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Greg Robson. Greg Robson shoots from outside the area his aim is horrendously poor!
53.44
Danny Waters barges into Richard Upson. The referee calls over Danny Waters and shows him a yellow card! Richard Upson runs off the knock.
53.44
Free kick to Macclesfield Town just outside the area...
54.23
Dale Hackworth calmly steps up but it's too wide. Goal kick.
55.52
Mick Froggatt takes it forward alone. Mick Froggatt knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
59.04
Ralph Beckham flicks a high pass forward. Dean Greaves collects the pass. Dean Greaves flicks a high pass forward to Adam Brown who brings the ball neatly under control. Adam Brown finds some space and shoots from distance. Adam Brown scores for Macclesfield Town!!
61.04
Oxford United have made a substitution with Anthony Summerbell replacing Jonathan Shilton .
63.57
Nick Philips kicks a strong pass forward to Dean Greaves. Dean Greaves flicks a high pass forward. Adam Brown collects the pass. Adam Brown shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous save!
67.57
Mick Froggatt clumsily knocks into Dean Greaves. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Dean Greaves stretches but gets up unharmed.
73.00
Frank Gilchrist flicks the ball to his team mate, Greg Robson. Greg Robson knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ralph Beckham.
77.57
Matt Dodd flicks a high ball forward to Dale Hackworth who takes it down. Dale Hackworth sees Richard Upson in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Richard Upson finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent save!
78.08
Mick Froggatt knocks the ball forward to Greg Robson. Greg Robson knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Niccolo Wright-Phillips who gathers it comfortably.
79.01
Without breaking stride, Ralph Beckham plays the ball forward to Dean Greaves. Dean Greaves sees Richard Upson in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Richard Upson shoots from 20 yards but it's well over the bar!
84.31
Matt Dodd sees space and advances. Matt Dodd threads the ball through to Richard Upson. Richard Upson flicks the ball to his team mate, Adam Brown. Adam Brown muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
87.51
Macclesfield Town are in full control of this game.
89.33
Nick Philips threads the ball through to Dean Greaves. Dean Greaves deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dennis Flintlock. Dennis Flintlock makes a defence splitting pass to Alan Johnson. Alan Johnson rockets a shot on goal but Richard Simonsen is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Macclesfield Town

Oxford United
Goals
4
0
Shots on Target
8
0
Shots off Target
4
1
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
4
2
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
55.6%
44.4%
Play Area
28.4%
48.1%
23.5%

Scorers
Alan Johnson 10
Adam Brown 34, 59, 84

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Adam Brown of Macclesfield Town

Match Ratings
1.Niccolo Wright-Phillips (GK)
6
2.Ronnie Lampard (DEF)
6
3.Nick Philips (DEF)
6
4.Ralph Beckham (DEF)
7
5.Matt Dodd (DEF)
6
6.Dale Hackworth (MID)
6
7.Dean Greaves (MID)yellow card
7
8.Adam Brown (ATT)goal scoredgoal scoredgoal scored
10
9.Dennis Flintlock (ATT)
6
10.Richard Upson (ATT)
6
11.Alan Johnson (ATT)goal scored
7
 
12.Wes Sinclair (MID)
0
13.Francesco G. Adani (GK)
0
14.Trevor Bellamy (MID)
0

1.Ralph Wainwright (GK)
6
2.Stephen Jackson (DEF)
6
3.Richard Simonsen (DEF)
6
4.Danny Waters (DEF)yellow card
5
5.Billy Fletcher (DEF)
6
6.Frank Gilchrist (MID)
6
7.Gavin Howey (MID)
6
8.Mick Froggatt (MID)yellow card
6
9.Steve Weaver (MID)
6
10.Jonathan Shilton (ATT)
6
11.Greg Robson (ATT)
6
 
12.Anthony Summerbell (MID)
6
13.Damien Croft (MID)
0
14.Damien Hurst (MID)
0