Match Report


DarlingtonDarlington     Oxford UnitedOxford United
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Ralph ChristieR. Christie47
G
1
G
47Ralph WainwrightR. Wainwright
Malcolm ShieldsM. Shields49
D
2
D
53Stephen JacksonS. Jackson
Gareth CarltonG. Carlton46
D
captain3
D
50Richard SimonsenR. Simonsen
Nicky DelaneyN. Delaney46
D
4
D
48Danny WatersD. Waters
Dave PallisterD. Pallister51
M
5
D
45Billy FletcherB. Fletcher
Patrick SmithP. Smith50
M
6
M
50Frank GilchristF. Gilchrist
Patrick RoyceP. Royce50
M
7
M
46Damien CroftD. Croft
Jason IzzetJ. Izzet42
M
8captain
M
46Gavin HoweyG. Howey
Alexander BishopA. Bishop49
A
9
M
45Mick FroggattM. Froggatt
Matthew WeirM. Weir47
A
10
A
50Jonathan ShiltonJ. Shilton
Ruel CleggR. Clegg46
A
11
A
45Greg RobsonG. Robson
 
James FowlerJ. Fowler45
A
12
M
45Anthony SummerbellA. Summerbell
Teddy WardT. Ward41
M
13
M
45Damien HurstD. Hurst
Daniel BrandD. Brand39
G
14
M
45Steve WeaverS. Weaver

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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at The Northern Echo Darlington Arena where Darlington play host to Oxford United. A crowd of 2,765 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Darlington are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Oxford United appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Paul Lee.


0.00
Darlington kick off the first half!
3.31
Patrick Royce sees Alexander Bishop in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alexander Bishop lofts in a cross ball towards Ruel Clegg. Ruel Clegg knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it is miles over!
4.51
Gareth Carlton makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Patrick Royce. Patrick Royce makes a probing pass to Ruel Clegg. Ruel Clegg knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Stephen Jackson.
6.01
Greg Robson catches Nicky Delaney on the ankles. The referee warns Greg Robson to calm down! Nicky Delaney runs off the knock.
9.10
Billy Fletcher hacks Alexander Bishop from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Alexander Bishop gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
10.57
Damien Croft makes a simple pass to Jonathan Shilton. Jonathan Shilton knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
12.46
Frank Gilchrist flicks a high pass forward. Jonathan Shilton collects the pass. Jonathan Shilton shoots from outside the area but slams it into the crowd!
20.29
Patrick Smith runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Patrick Smith shoots from 25 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
21.55
Nicky Delaney flicks the ball to his team mate, Patrick Smith. Patrick Smith chips the ball to his team mate, Ruel Clegg. Ruel Clegg runs straight at the defence! Ruel Clegg looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it flies well off target!
22.45
Patrick Smith sees Ruel Clegg in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ruel Clegg controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Matthew Weir through on goal. Matthew Weir muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
24.19
Patrick Royce makes a simple pass to Alexander Bishop. Alexander Bishop shoots from outside the area but it is miles over!
27.19
Stephen Jackson passes the ball forward to Damien Croft. Damien Croft controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Greg Robson. Greg Robson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
33.48
Matthew Weir catches Danny Waters on the ankles. Matthew Weir is given a warning by the referee! Danny Waters runs off the knock.
36.20
Mick Froggatt flicks the ball to his team mate, Greg Robson. Greg Robson shoots from long range but it's well over the bar!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Darlington have changed their lineup with James Fowler replacing Nicky Delaney, Teddy Ward replacing Patrick Smith and Daniel Brand replacing Ruel Clegg. Oxford United appear unchanged since the first half. The Darlington players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
Oxford United start the second half!
54.35
Dave Pallister runs up as Teddy Ward takes the throw-in, skillfully chesting the ball down to his feet. Dave Pallister makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Daniel Brand. Daniel Brand knocks in a cross ball towards Alexander Bishop. Danny Waters comes in with a late challenge on Alexander Bishop. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
57.06
Danny Waters surges forward with the ball. Danny Waters hits a low pass to Greg Robson. Greg Robson knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ralph Christie who gathers it comfortably.
71.33
Frank Gilchrist threads a neat ball through to Jonathan Shilton. Jonathan Shilton knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ralph Christie who gathers it comfortably.
72.34
Danny Waters makes a simple pass to Frank Gilchrist. Frank Gilchrist kicks a strong pass forward to Greg Robson. Greg Robson finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
73.11
Damien Croft threads a neat ball through to Jonathan Shilton. Jonathan Shilton tries a spectacular long range effort. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
75.21
Teddy Ward chips the ball to his team mate, Alexander Bishop. Alexander Bishop knocks in a cross ball towards Matthew Weir. Matthew Weir makes a deft header. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
79.28
Patrick Royce makes a probing pass to Daniel Brand. Daniel Brand lofts in a cross ball towards Alexander Bishop. Alexander Bishop finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Alexander Bishop!
85.11
Patrick Royce makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Matthew Weir. Matthew Weir tries a spectacular long range effort. Matthew Weir scores for Darlington!!
89.24
With imagination, Patrick Royce plays the ball forward to Alexander Bishop. Alexander Bishop shoots from distance. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Darlington

Oxford United
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
3
0
Shots off Target
6
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
57.3%
42.7%
Play Area
29.3%
41.5%
29.3%

Scorers
Matthew Weir 75, 85
Alexander Bishop 79

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Matthew Weir of Darlington

Match Ratings
1.Ralph Christie (GK)
6
2.Malcolm Shields (DEF)
6
3.Gareth Carlton (DEF)
6
4.Nicky Delaney (DEF)
6
5.Dave Pallister (MID)
6
6.Patrick Smith (MID)
7
7.Patrick Royce (MID)
8
8.Jason Izzet (MID)
6
9.Alexander Bishop (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Matthew Weir (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
11.Ruel Clegg (ATT)
6
 
12.James Fowler (ATT)
6
13.Teddy Ward (MID)
6
14.Daniel Brand (GK)
7

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