Headline: Stoke City Dominates Oxford United at Kassam Stadium
In a match held at Oxford’s Kassam Stadium, Stoke City demonstrated their superiority by defeating Oxford United with a convincing performance. From the outset, the visiting team imposed their game rhythm. L. Baker opened the scoring in the 10th minute with a goal, followed by S. N’Zonzi in the 32nd minute, assisted by L. Baker, extending the lead before halftime. C. Brown from Oxford United received a yellow card in the 40th minute.
In the second half, L. Baker scored again in the 48th minute, consolidating Stoke City’s victory. S. N’Zonzi of Stoke City received a yellow card in the 59th minute, followed by other cautions to A. Phillips (74′) and J. Tchamadeu (83′).
Despite having 47% possession, Oxford United only managed one shot on target out of their 14 attempts, while Stoke City, with 53% possession, showed greater effectiveness with 6 shots on target also out of 14 attempts. Both teams generated 7 corners, but the difference in precision and strength in the area made the difference. Referee Leigh Doughty controlled the match, showing yellow cards to players from both teams in a match that reflected the intensity of the Championship.
Final score: Oxford United – Stoke City
Substitutions oxford united: at minute 53 P. Placheta came in and S. Dembele went out., at minute 53 W. Vaulks came in and N. Prelec went out., at minute 76 W. Lankshear came in and M. Harris went out., at minute 81 S. Mills came in and O. ter Haar Romeny went out., at minute 81 G. Leigh came in and L. Sibley went out.
Substitutions stoke city: at minute 63 L. Baker came in and J. Bae went out., at minute 63 T. Seko came in and B. Pearson went out., at minute 73 D. Mubama came in and R. Bozenik went out., at minute 73 M. Manhoef came in and L. Cisse went out., at minute 78 S. N’Zonzi came in and T. Rigo went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Oxford United
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