Match Report


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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Adams Park where Wycombe Wanderers play host to Oxford United. A crowd of 2,943 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Wycombe Wanderers are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Oxford United appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Richard Benali.


0.00
The whistle blows and Wycombe Wanderers kick off!
2.12
Anthony Bower flicks a high pass forward. Martin Fletcher holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Martin Fletcher knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
3.34
Nicky Thompson kicks a strong pass forward to Martin Fletcher. Martin Fletcher sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Ralph Wainwright is on top of it.
8.31
Danny Waters controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Damien Croft. Damien Croft chips the ball to his team mate, Greg Robson. Greg Robson plays a scrappy one-two with Jonathan Shilton and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Greg Robson provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but somehow Patrick Mann happens to be in the right place to block it.
10.06
Paul Ferdinand runs straight at the opposition's defence. Paul Ferdinand knocks in a cross ball towards Teddy Charles. Teddy Charles powers a header at goal but slams it into the crowd!
21.04
Mick Froggatt makes a probing pass to Greg Robson. Greg Robson knocks in a cross ball towards Jonathan Shilton. Jonathan Shilton rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Peter Lowe with no chance!! Goal for Oxford United!
27.38
Paul Ferdinand controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Martin Fletcher. Martin Fletcher knocks in a cross ball towards Teddy Charles. With a superhuman jump, Teddy Charles connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
30.18
Martin Fletcher catches Danny Waters on the ankles. The referee warns Martin Fletcher to calm down! Danny Waters gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
32.02
Nicky Thompson flicks a high pass forward to Teddy Charles who brings the ball under control. Teddy Charles knocks in a cross ball towards Filipe Lima. Filipe Lima rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Solid save from Ralph Wainwright.
33.09
Antonio Berretta sees Paul Ferdinand in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Paul Ferdinand flicks a high pass forward to Filipe Lima who brings the ball under control. Filipe Lima knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
34.13
Antonio Berretta surges forward with the ball. Antonio Berretta makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Martin Fletcher. Martin Fletcher knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
38.41
Frank Gilchrist barges into Nicky Thompson. The referee calls over Frank Gilchrist and shows him a yellow card! Nicky Thompson runs off the knock.
39.06
Paul Ferdinand passes the ball forward to Filipe Lima. Filipe Lima shoots from 20 yards but it slams into the crowd!
40.55
Gavin Howey changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Gavin Howey whips in a cross ball towards Greg Robson. Greg Robson jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it curls horrendously wide!
42.27
Mick Froggatt decides to run forward with the ball. Mick Froggatt knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Andy Barry.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Wycombe Wanderers appear unchanged since the first half. Oxford United also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Oxford United kick off the second half!
47.49
Anthony Bower flicks a high pass forward. Martin Fletcher collects the pass. Martin Fletcher plays a one-two with Filipe Lima and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Martin Fletcher provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
53.41
With vision, Damien Croft plays the ball forward to Jonathan Shilton. Jonathan Shilton tries a spectacular long range effort but it rises well off target!
66.02
Patrick Mann pushes mid-way up the pitch. Patrick Mann sees space and advances. Patrick Mann knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ralph Wainwright who gathers it comfortably.
71.29
Nicky Thompson runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Nicky Thompson lofts in a cross ball towards Filipe Lima. Filipe Lima heads the ball goalwards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
72.16
With a delightful solo run, Damien Croft stretches the opposition's defence. Damien Croft knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Andy Barry.
78.49
Andy Barry sees Anthony Bower in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Anthony Bower flicks a high pass forward. Martin Fletcher collects the pass. Martin Fletcher knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Danny Waters.
79.51
Paul Ferdinand knocks the ball forward to Martin Fletcher. Martin Fletcher controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is tipped over by Ralph Wainwright.
81.11
Paul Ferdinand takes the corner, chipping the ball into the box. Mick Froggatt reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
84.27
Mick Froggatt controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jonathan Shilton. Jonathan Shilton knocks in a cross ball towards Greg Robson. Greg Robson connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it's well over the bar!
85.40
Richard Simonsen passes the ball forward to Damien Croft. Damien Croft makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Greg Robson. Greg Robson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
89.17
Frank Gilchrist flicks a high pass forward to Jonathan Shilton who brings the ball neatly under control. Jonathan Shilton lofts in a cross ball towards Greg Robson. Greg Robson makes a looping header on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
4
2
Shots off Target
4
4
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
65.4%
34.6%
Play Area
25.6%
46.2%
28.2%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Martin Fletcher of Wycombe Wanderers

Match Ratings
1.Peter Lowe (GK)
6
2.Ronnie Boyd (DEF)
6
3.Andy Barry (DEF)
7
4.Antonio Berretta (DEF)
7
5.Patrick Mann (DEF)
8
6.Anthony Bower (MID)
6
7.Paul Ferdinand (MID)
8
8.Nicky Thompson (MID)
7
9.Filipe Lima (ATT)
7
10.Martin Fletcher (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Teddy Charles (ATT)
6
 
12.Simon Peckham (MID)
0
13.Danny Henry (MID)
0
14.Ronnie Edworthy (MID)
0

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