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Sheffield United Clinches Narrow Victory at Oxford
Oxford, England – In a hard-fought match held at the Kassam Stadium, Sheffield United defeated Oxford United in matchday 7 of the Championship. The game, officiated by Benjamin Speedie, was marked by intensity and a battle in the midfield.
Oxford United dominated possession with 56% compared to Sheffield United’s 44%, reflecting a constant attempt to control the game’s pace. However, efficiency in front of goal was key for the visitors.
Despite taking 13 shots, only 3 of which were on target, Oxford United failed to translate their territorial dominance into goals. Sheffield United, with fewer shots (6 in total, 2 on target), proved to be more clinical.
The decisive moment of the match came in the 65th minute when C. O’Hare, with an accurate finish after an assist, put Sheffield United ahead. This goal proved to be enough to secure the victory, despite Oxford United’s efforts to equalize.
The game was also punctuated by fouls, with 10 committed by Oxford United and 12 by Sheffield United. The referee showed a yellow card to each team, a sign of the intensity with which each ball was contested. In the end, Sheffield United took all three points in a match where efficiency was decisive.
Substitutions oxford united: at minute 69 N. Prelec came in and S. Dembele went out., at minute 69 P. Placheta came in and S. Mills went out., at minute 78 W. Lankshear came in and M. Harris went out., at minute 78 F. Krastev came in and W. Vaulks went out., at minute 88 J. Currie came in and G. Leigh went out.
Substitutions sheffield utd: at minute 72 D. Soumare came in and A. Matos went out., at minute 78 T. Campbell came in and T. Cannon went out., at minute 78 H. Burrows came in and S. McCallum went out., at minute 85 G. Hamer came in and F. Seriki went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Oxford United
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