English
Oxford United Edges Out Bristol City in a Tense Match at Ashton Gate
Bristol, England – Oxford United secured a victory against Bristol City in a hard-fought match at Ashton Gate Stadium, a game characterized by intensity and yellow cards. The match, part of the Championship’s regular season round 6, saw Oxford United triumph thanks to goals from N. Prelec, P. Placheta, and B. De Keersmaecker.
Oxford United took the lead in the 19th minute with a goal from N. Prelec, assisted by B. De Keersmaecker. P. Placheta extended the lead just before halftime, making it 0-2. Bristol City attempted a comeback in the second half, and A. Mehmeti scored in the 53rd minute, assisted by A. Randell, reigniting the home fans’ hopes. However, Oxford United sealed the victory in the 90th minute with a goal from B. De Keersmaecker, finalizing the score in favor of the visitors.
The match was rough, reflected in the numerous yellow cards issued by referee John Brooks. Bristol City accumulated four yellow cards (J. Knight, R. Vitek, Z. Vyner, R. Dickie), while Oxford United received only one (W. Vaulks). In terms of possession, Bristol City dominated with 58% compared to Oxford United’s 42%. However, Oxford United proved more effective in front of goal, taking 18 total shots, 6 of which were on target, while Bristol City took 12 total shots, with only 2 on target.
Substitutions bristol city: at minute 15 R. Atkinson came in and G. Tanner went out., at minute 71 M. Sykes came in and Y. Hirakawa went out., at minute 71 R. McCrorie came in and Neto Borges went out., at minute 87 S. Twine came in and S. Armstrong went out., at minute 87 A. Randell came in and F. Mayulu went out.
Substitutions oxford united: at minute 72 F. Krastev came in and S. Mills went out., at minute 72 P. Placheta came in and W. Vaulks went out., at minute 73 N. Prelec came in and S. Dembele went out., at minute 81 C. Brannagan came in and L. Harris went out., at minute 84 J. Currie came in and G. Leigh went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Bristol City
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