Match Report


Oxford UnitedOxford United     Scunthorpe UnitedScunthorpe United
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Ralph WainwrightR. Wainwright47
G
1
G
49Marcus WilliamsM. Williams
Stephen JacksonS. Jackson53
D
2
D
49Sol GreavesS. Greaves
Richard SimonsenR. Simonsen50
D
3
D
43James WilsonJ. Wilson
Danny WatersD. Waters48
D
4captain
D
43Edward MiddletonE. Middleton
Billy FletcherB. Fletcher45
D
5
D
41Jon EhioguJ. Ehiogu
Frank GilchristF. Gilchrist50
M
6
M
57Dale WindassD. Windass
Damien CroftD. Croft46
M
7
M
50Neil GallagherN. Gallagher
Gavin HoweyG. Howey46
M
captain8
M
46Martin ChristieM. Christie
Damien HurstD. Hurst45
M
9
A
45Mervin GeorgeM. George
Jonathan ShiltonJ. Shilton50
A
10
A
39Ashley DavisA. Davis
Greg RobsonG. Robson45
A
11
A
39Ian WinterburnI. Winterburn
 
Anthony SummerbellA. Summerbell45
M
12
G
42Shaun HuckerbyS. Huckerby
Alexander CortA. Cort41
D
13
D
41Kieron ArmstrongK. Armstrong
Trevor MyersT. Myers41
A
14
D
39Stanley VenusS. Venus

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Kassam Stadium where Oxford United play host to Scunthorpe United. A crowd of 2,788 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Oxford United are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Scunthorpe United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Peter Summerbell.


0.00
Scunthorpe United get the match underway!
2.30
Martin Christie comes in with a late challenge on Frank Gilchrist. Martin Christie is given a warning by the referee! Frank Gilchrist stretches but gets up unharmed.
3.32
Edward Middleton flicks the ball to his team mate, Dale Windass. Dale Windass knocks the ball forward to Ian Winterburn. Ian Winterburn whips in a cross ball towards Ashley Davis. Ashley Davis whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
9.20
James Wilson makes a probing pass to Dale Windass. Dale Windass hits a low pass to Mervin George. Mervin George knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Billy Fletcher.
15.12
Damien Croft knocks the ball forward to Greg Robson. Greg Robson knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jon Ehiogu.
18.18
James Wilson knocks the ball forward to Dale Windass. Dale Windass runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Dale Windass knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ralph Wainwright who gathers it comfortably.
20.15
James Wilson flicks a high pass forward. Neil Gallagher controls it well on his chest. Neil Gallagher knocks the ball forward to Ian Winterburn. Ian Winterburn lofts in a cross ball towards Ashley Davis. With a superhuman jump, Ashley Davis connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
21.19
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
22.41
Scunthorpe United are playing very deep making it very hard for their opposition to get back into the game.
26.24
Seeing Dale Windass's run, Martin Christie quickly throws the ball into his path. Dale Windass deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ashley Davis. Ashley Davis knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ralph Wainwright who gathers it comfortably.
27.58
Frank Gilchrist threads a neat ball through to Greg Robson. Greg Robson rushes past Jon Ehiogu! Greg Robson shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
28.20
Without breaking stride, Neil Gallagher plays the ball forward to Mervin George. Mervin George whips in a cross ball towards Ian Winterburn. Ian Winterburn finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
39.59
Stephen Jackson flicks a high pass forward to Gavin Howey who brings the ball under control. Gavin Howey controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jonathan Shilton. Jonathan Shilton knocks in a cross ball towards Greg Robson. Greg Robson gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
40.52
Edward Middleton makes a simple pass to Martin Christie. Martin Christie controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ashley Davis. Ashley Davis knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
42.20
Stephen Jackson flicks a high ball forward to Gavin Howey who takes it down. Gavin Howey chips the ball to his team mate, Greg Robson. Greg Robson knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Marcus Williams who gathers it comfortably.
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. Scunthorpe United also appear unchanged since the first half. Both teams look fired up and appear much more hungry than they were previously.

45.00
The whistle blows and Oxford United get the second half underway!
53.18
Gavin Howey threads a neat ball through to Jonathan Shilton. Jonathan Shilton knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Edward Middleton.
57.19
Gavin Howey makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jonathan Shilton. Jonathan Shilton knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Marcus Williams who gathers it comfortably.
60.40
Oxford United have made a substitution with Anthony Summerbell replacing Jonathan Shilton .
63.50
Damien Croft flicks a high pass forward. Greg Robson holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Greg Robson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
65.15
Richard Simonsen deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Frank Gilchrist. Frank Gilchrist darts forward. Frank Gilchrist whips in a cross ball towards Anthony Summerbell. Anthony Summerbell knocks the ball goalwards with his head but Marcus Williams reads it well. Nice save!
67.20
Gavin Howey runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Gavin Howey controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it rises well off target!
69.28
Dale Windass flicks a high ball forward to Mervin George who takes it down. Mervin George lofts in a cross ball towards Ashley Davis. Ashley Davis makes a looping header on goal but slams it into the crowd!
71.20
With a delightful solo run, Neil Gallagher stretches the opposition's defence. Neil Gallagher threads the ball through to Mervin George but he's offside!
73.47
Martin Christie chips the ball to his team mate, Ian Winterburn. Ian Winterburn knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ralph Wainwright who gathers it comfortably.
78.35
Richard Simonsen flicks a high ball forward to Damien Croft who takes it down. Damien Croft makes a probing pass to Greg Robson. Greg Robson lofts in a cross ball towards Anthony Summerbell. With a superhuman jump, Anthony Summerbell connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
79.45
Neil Gallagher barges into Gavin Howey. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Gavin Howey stretches but gets up unharmed.
85.12
Danny Waters flicks a high ball forward to Gavin Howey who takes it down. Gavin Howey sees space and advances. Gavin Howey shoots from 25 yards but slams it into the crowd!
87.31
Edward Middleton controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Neil Gallagher. Neil Gallagher threads the ball through to Mervin George. Mervin George controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies just wide!
89.35
Jon Ehiogu pushes up the pitch. Jon Ehiogu kicks a strong pass forward to Mervin George. Mervin George knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Danny Waters.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Oxford United

Scunthorpe United
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
1
2
Shots off Target
5
3
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
49.4%
50.6%
Play Area
28.2%
43.5%
28.2%

Scorers
Ashley Davis 3
Ian Winterburn 28

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Ian Winterburn of Scunthorpe United

Match Ratings
1.Ralph Wainwright (GK)
6
2.Stephen Jackson (DEF)
6
3.Richard Simonsen (DEF)
6
4.Danny Waters (DEF)
6
5.Billy Fletcher (DEF)
6
6.Frank Gilchrist (MID)
7
7.Damien Croft (MID)
7
8.Gavin Howey (MID)
8
9.Damien Hurst (MID)
6
10.Jonathan Shilton (ATT)
6
11.Greg Robson (ATT)
7
 
12.Anthony Summerbell (MID)
6
13.Alexander Cort (DEF)
0
14.Trevor Myers (ATT)
0

1.Marcus Williams (GK)
6
2.Sol Greaves (DEF)
6
3.James Wilson (DEF)
7
4.Edward Middleton (DEF)
6
5.Jon Ehiogu (DEF)
6
6.Dale Windass (MID)
8
7.Neil Gallagher (MID)yellow card
6
8.Martin Christie (MID)
6
9.Mervin George (ATT)
7
10.Ashley Davis (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Ian Winterburn (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Shaun Huckerby (GK)
0
13.Kieron Armstrong (DEF)
0
14.Stanley Venus (DEF)
0