Match Report
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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Dog & Duck ground where AFC Rushden & Diamonds play host to Oxford United. A crowd of 7,172 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
AFC Rushden & Diamonds are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Oxford United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by James Scholes.
The pitch is in poor condition.
AFC Rushden & Diamonds are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Oxford United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by James Scholes.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and AFC Rushden & Diamonds get the match underway!
2.52
0-0Nicola Scarlato threads the ball through to Anthony Merson. Anthony Merson shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Great keeping!
12.38
0-0Nicola Scarlato makes a simple pass to Jonas Röhlig. Jonas Röhlig edges inside the box! Some good footwork from Jonas Röhlig provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
16.19
With a delightful solo run, Chris Clemence stretches the opposition's defence. Chris Clemence sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
21.54
0-0Nicola Scarlato makes a probing pass to Jonas Röhlig. Jonas Röhlig knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
27.31
0-0Stanley Gower hacks Neil Greig from behind! The referee calls over Stanley Gower and warns him to calm down! Neil Greig stretches but gets up unharmed.
30.00
Sylvain Middleton makes a probing pass to Jonas Röhlig. Jonas Röhlig sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
44.03
Stanley Gower threads a neat ball through to Anthony Merson. Anthony Merson controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. AFC Rushden & Diamonds 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
Oxford United kick off!
48.32
Seeing a gap ahead, Neil Greig plays the ball forward to Aaron Cooke. Aaron Cooke knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
51.35
Gary Dryden changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Gary Dryden knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Michael Patterson who gathers it comfortably.
59.09
Neil Greig barges into Stanley Gower. The referee calls over Neil Greig and warns him to calm down! Stanley Gower hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
63.52
Nicola Scarlato knocks the ball to his team mate, Gavin James. Gavin James shoots from 25 yards but it flies well off target!
65.32
Ray Del Nero sees a break and surges forward. Ray Del Nero flicks a high pass forward to John Benjamin who brings the ball under control. John Benjamin knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Kemal Fox.
71.11
Gary Dryden knocks the ball to his team mate, John Benjamin. John Benjamin runs straight at the defence! Some good footwork from John Benjamin provides some space. He shoots at goal but Michael Patterson is on top of his game. Nice save!
75.54
With imagination, Sylvain Middleton plays the ball forward to Anthony Merson. Anthony Merson finds some space and shoots from distance but it's drastically wayward!
77.09
0-0AFC Rushden & Diamonds have made a substitution with Fadel Bedrossian replacing Gary Dryden .Oxford United have made 3 substitutions with Tonino Gattuso replacing Richard Simonsen, Steven Sturridge replacing Gavin James and Jody Batty replacing Sylvain Middleton .
79.41
Nicola Scarlato comes in with a late challenge on Martin Lightfoot. Nicola Scarlato is given a warning by the referee! Martin Lightfoot runs off the knock.
81.38
Kevin Gilchrist volleys a long ball forward. Aaron Cooke tries a spectacular long range effort. It's miles wide!
85.08
Chris Clemence flicks a high pass forward. John Benjamin collects the pass. John Benjamin knocks in a cross ball towards Aaron Cooke. Aaron Cooke connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it flies wide!
90.00
Jody Batty flicks the ball to his team mate, Steven Sturridge. Steven Sturridge knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
1
1
Shots off Target
3
5
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
67.5%
32.5%
Play Area
23.4%
51.9%
24.7%
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Gary Dryden of AFC Rushden & Diamonds |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Adam Barrett (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Ray Del Nero (DEF) | 9 | |
| 3. | Kevin Gilchrist (DEF) | 8 | |
| 4. | Taiga Okamoto (DEF) | 8 | |
| 5. | Chris Clemence (MID) | 8 | |
| 6. | Gary Dryden (MID) | 9 | |
| 7. | Tommy Prior (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Neil Greig (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Martin Lightfoot (MID) | 7 | |
| 10. | John Benjamin (ATT) | 8 | |
| 11. | Aaron Cooke (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Eddie Barrett (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Fadel Bedrossian (ATT) | 6 | |
| 14. | Terry Murray (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Michael Patterson (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Richard Simonsen (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Jon Rufus (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Kemal Fox (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Ugo Rufus (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Nicola Scarlato (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Stanley Gower (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Sylvain Middleton (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Gavin James (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Anthony Merson (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Jonas Röhlig (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Tonino Gattuso (GK) | 6 | |
| 13. | Steven Sturridge (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Jody Batty (DEF) | 6 | |