Match Report


Oxford UnitedOxford United     BuryBury
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Ralph WainwrightR. Wainwright47
G
1
G
52Carl WilliamsonC. Williamson
Stephen JacksonS. Jackson53
D
2
D
48Robert InsleyR. Insley
Richard SimonsenR. Simonsen50
D
3captain
D
46David WeaverD. Weaver
Danny WatersD. Waters48
D
4
D
45Jacob WhelanJ. Whelan
Billy FletcherB. Fletcher45
D
5
M
41Greg MccannG. Mccann
Frank GilchristF. Gilchrist50
M
6
M
41Andy AthertonA. Atherton
Damien CroftD. Croft46
M
7
M
40Anthony ChristieA. Christie
Gavin HoweyG. Howey46
M
captain8
M
39George SeamanG. Seaman
Steve WeaverS. Weaver45
M
9
A
52Gareth LaycockG. Laycock
Jonathan ShiltonJ. Shilton50
A
10
A
47Lomano MonkL. Monk
Greg RobsonG. Robson45
A
11
A
39Stephen LawrenceS. Lawrence
 
Anthony SummerbellA. Summerbell45
M
12
G
48Luke BallL. Ball
Damien HurstD. Hurst45
M
13
G
43Simon LuzhnyS. Luzhny
Alexander CortA. Cort41
D
14
G
41Edward MidgleyE. Midgley

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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Kassam Stadium where Oxford United play host to Bury. A crowd of 2,819 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Oxford United are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Bury appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Matthew Whelan.


0.00
Oxford United kick off the first half!
2.16
Greg Mccann flicks a high ball forward to Lomano Monk who takes it down. Lomano Monk knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ralph Wainwright who gathers it comfortably.
4.09
Richard Simonsen makes a strong solo run forward. Richard Simonsen knocks the ball to his team mate, Jonathan Shilton. Jonathan Shilton whips in a cross ball towards Greg Robson. Greg Robson connects with a diving header but it's drastically wayward!
9.46
Billy Fletcher makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Steve Weaver. Steve Weaver threads a neat ball through to Jonathan Shilton. Jonathan Shilton knocks in a cross ball towards Greg Robson. Greg Robson rises majestically and gets a header on goal but Carl Williamson is on top of it.
12.47
Damien Croft barges into George Seaman. Damien Croft is shown the yellow card! George Seaman runs off the knock.
18.24
Andy Atherton makes an attacking run forward. Andy Atherton plays a quick one-two with Stephen Lawrence and rushes in on goal... Andy Atherton side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
21.19
Richard Simonsen makes a beautiful solo run. Richard Simonsen flicks a high pass forward. Greg Robson collects the pass. Greg Robson plays a one-two with Jonathan Shilton and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Greg Robson provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
26.48
George Seaman barges into Frank Gilchrist. George Seaman is given a warning by the referee! Frank Gilchrist runs off the knock.
30.02
Steve Weaver flicks the ball to his team mate, Jonathan Shilton. Jonathan Shilton lofts in a cross ball towards Greg Robson. Greg Robson makes a convincing header but he balloons it over the crossbar!
32.32
Damien Croft knocks the ball forward to Jonathan Shilton. Jonathan Shilton lofts in a cross ball towards Greg Robson. Greg Robson directs the ball goalwards with his head but it whistles just wide of the post!
33.08
George Seaman flicks a high pass forward. Lomano Monk comfortably collects the pass. Lomano Monk lofts in a cross ball towards Stephen Lawrence. Stephen Lawrence powers a header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
40.57
Jacob Whelan knocks the ball forward to Anthony Christie. With some swift thinking, Anthony Christie plays the ball forward to Gareth Laycock. Gareth Laycock controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Oxford United appear unchanged since the first half. Bury also appear unchanged since the first half. The Oxford United players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
Bury start the second half!
53.23
Greg Robson catches David Weaver on the ankles. Greg Robson is shown the yellow card! David Weaver runs off the knock.
54.04
Frank Gilchrist makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Greg Robson. Greg Robson knocks in a cross ball towards Jonathan Shilton. Jonathan Shilton beats his man to it with a header. What a cracker!! Carl Williamson had no chance!! Goal for Oxford United!
60.54
Bury have made 2 substitutions with Simon Luzhny replacing Greg Mccann and Edward Midgley replacing Stephen Lawrence .
61.59
Richard Simonsen deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Damien Croft. Damien Croft plays the ball forward to Jonathan Shilton. Jonathan Shilton shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Carl Williamson!
72.07
Stephen Jackson comes in with a late challenge on Gareth Laycock. The referee calls over Stephen Jackson and shows him a yellow card! Gareth Laycock hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
77.58
Danny Waters hits a low pass to Gavin Howey. Gavin Howey chips the ball to his team mate, Jonathan Shilton. Jonathan Shilton plays a scrappy one-two with Greg Robson and advances towards the goal... Jonathan Shilton shoots from just inside the box. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Oxford United!
81.40
Gavin Howey sees space and advances. Gavin Howey lofts in a cross ball towards Greg Robson. Greg Robson rises majestically and gets a header on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
85.26
Damien Croft chips the ball to his team mate, Jonathan Shilton. Jonathan Shilton knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
87.05
Andy Atherton flicks a high pass forward. Lomano Monk controls it well on his chest. Lomano Monk knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
89.36
Andy Atherton makes an attacking run forward. Andy Atherton lofts in a cross ball towards Edward Midgley. Edward Midgley powers a header at goal but it is shockingly off target!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Oxford United

Bury
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
5
1
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
3
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
55.1%
44.9%
Play Area
29.5%
44.9%
25.6%

Scorers
Jonathan Shilton 54, 78
Greg Robson 81
Andy Atherton 18

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Jonathan Shilton of Oxford United

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

1.Carl Williamson (GK)
6
2.Robert Insley (DEF)
6
3.David Weaver (DEF)
6
4.Jacob Whelan (DEF)
6
5.Greg Mccann (MID)
6
6.Andy Atherton (MID)goal scored
8
7.Anthony Christie (MID)
6
8.George Seaman (MID)
6
9.Gareth Laycock (ATT)
6
10.Lomano Monk (ATT)
6
11.Stephen Lawrence (ATT)
6
 
12.Luke Ball (GK)
0
13.Simon Luzhny (GK)
6
14.Edward Midgley (GK)
6