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Updates - Oxford United v Cardiff City
1:59pm Saturday 4th August 2012 in U's News
By David Pritchard, Chief Sports Reporter covering Oxford United. Follow us on twitter: @oxfordmailoufc. Call me on 01865 425458
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- Oxford United unbeaten in five pre-season games so far.
- Lee Cox set for his home U's debut.
- Cardiff expected to field a strong side.
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5:26pm
That wraps things up here. Next for United is a trip to Eastleigh on Tuesday night, before finishing pre-season with a visit to Oxford City on Friday.
5:25pm
Alfie Potter: "I'm just getting into the swing of things now, that was my first 90 minutes and to score another goal was good."
— @OxfordMailOUFC 04 August 2012
5:22pm
Potter on target as battling #oufc edged out by #cardiffcity: http://t.co/UZ7No207
— @OxfordMailOUFC 04 August 2012
4:50pm
FT: #oufc 1 #cardiffcity 2 Craddock hits the post from a free kick with the last action of a cracking game. Defeat but loads of positives.
— @OxfordMailOUFC 04 August 2012
4:42pm
#oufc 1 #cardiffcity 2 United giving this a real go here. Craddock fires just over from 20 and Evans has a shot blocked on the line.
— @OxfordMailOUFC 04 August 2012
4:37pm
#oufc 1 #cardiffcity 2 Should be 2-2 as Smalley finds Pittman on his own in the box. Firm shot is too close to Marshall, who blocks.
— @OxfordMailOUFC 04 August 2012
4:33pm
GOAL! #oufc 1 #cardiffcity 2 (Potter 75) United have deserved that. Potter swivels in the box and shoots low past Marshall. Game on.
— @OxfordMailOUFC 04 August 2012
4:30pm
#oufc 0 #cardiffcity 2 Best attacking moment of the game from the U's. JFC slips in Rigg, whose dinked finish goes just wide.
— @OxfordMailOUFC 04 August 2012
4:23pm
#oufc 0 #cardiffcity 2 Double change for United, as Smalley and Craddock replace Chapman and Constable.
— @OxfordMailOUFC 04 August 2012
4:20pm
GOAL! #oufc 0 #cardiffcity 2 (Kiss 63) Clarke saves well from Velikonja, but Kiss is on hand to slam in the rebound.
— @OxfordMailOUFC 04 August 2012
4:17pm
#oufc 0 #cardiffcity 1 Hosts making most of the running since half time. Cox pinches possession and feeds Chapman, who shoots wide.
— @OxfordMailOUFC 04 August 2012
4:10pm
#oufc 0 #cardiffcity 1 Rigg finds Constable, whose vicious low drive from 20 yards is parried by Marshall to safety. Cracking effort.
— @OxfordMailOUFC 04 August 2012
4:07pm
#oufc 0 #cardiffcity 1 Official attendance is 1,809 (436 away).
— @OxfordMailOUFC 04 August 2012
4:03pm
#oufc 0 #cardiffcity 1 Rob Earnshaw among Cardiff's half-time subs as the 2nd half begins.
— @OxfordMailOUFC 04 August 2012
3:49pm
HT: #oufc 0 #cardiffcity 1 One moment of quality from Peter Whittingham's free kick separates. Otherwise decent stuff from the hosts.
— @OxfordMailOUFC 04 August 2012
3:42pm
#oufc 0 #cardiffcity 1 Great move as JFC & Potter play an elongated 1-2. JFC into the box, but opts to cross instead of shoot & chance goes.
— @OxfordMailOUFC 04 August 2012
3:38pm
#oufc 0 #cardiffcity 1 McNaughton crosses for Velikonjya, whose cushioned volley is straight at Clarke. 35 mins gone.
— @OxfordMailOUFC 04 August 2012
3:34pm
#oufc 0 #cardiffcity 1 Nearly 2-0 as a long ball sees Helguson beat Clarke in the air, but the ball rolls just wide of an empty net.
— @OxfordMailOUFC 04 August 2012
3:27pm
#oufc 0 #cardiffcity 1 Whittingham gets another free kick chance. This time his effort is just over the bar.
— @OxfordMailOUFC 04 August 2012
3:26pm
#oufc 0 #cardiffcity 1 Potter's looked very sharp so far. The winger cut in from the left flank and curled in a shot from 20, well saved.
— @OxfordMailOUFC 04 August 2012
3:20pm
GOAL! #oufc 0 #cardiffcity 1 (Whittingham 17) Bit of magic from the winger, whose free kick goes in off the post. Clarke nowhere near it.
— @OxfordMailOUFC 04 August 2012
3:18pm
#oufc 0 #cardiffcity 0 Constable spins and shoots wide from 20 yds. At the other end a rash tackle from Chapman gives City a fk 20 yds out.
— @OxfordMailOUFC 04 August 2012
3:15pm
#oufc 0 #cardiffcity 0 Decent opening from the hosts. The front three look bright and are combining well.
— @OxfordMailOUFC 04 August 2012
3:10pm
#oufc 0 #cardiffcity 0 Neat build-up ends with Rigg fizzing a 25-yarder just wide.
— @OxfordMailOUFC 04 August 2012
3:06pm
#oufc 0 #cardiffcity 0 Both sides 4-3-3. Rigg intercepts a poor GK clearance, but shoots wide under pressure.
— @OxfordMailOUFC 04 August 2012
3:06pm
#oufc 0 #cardiffcity 0 We are under way here.
— @OxfordMailOUFC 04 August 2012
2:59pm
Worth a reminder on those senior players out injured for United.
Michael Duberry (neck), Peter Leven (shoulder), Andy Whing (groin), Liam Davis (groin) and Harry Worley (ankle) all missing.
Worley closing in on a return, Whing and Leven expected in September, Davis in October and Duberry's return date is uncertain.
The big man goes for an operation next week, all the best to him there and for a speedy recovery.
For more on the story, click here: http://tinyurl.com/cm4cvam
2:55pm
@OxfordMailOUFC yes - I was thinking that same thing. The injuries mean the team is looking much different to the one that ended last season
— @oxfordyellows 04 August 2012
2:55pm
Fairly decent turnout from the #cardiffcity fans so far. Prob 3-400 enjoying themselves a few mins before kick-off. #oufc
— @OxfordMailOUFC 04 August 2012
2:50pm
United boss Chris Wilder's programme notes: "It says a lot about our reputation as a club that we can attract full first team squads from such clubs as Cardiff and West Ham."
He adds: "There is a strong sense of togetherness among the lads, which will be an enormous help for the season ahead."
2:46pm
Plus here's a chat with #oufc loan signing from #mufc Sean McGinty: http://t.co/2LbT3Xgu
— @OxfordMailOUFC 04 August 2012
2:46pm
If you missed it earlier, here's a preview to #oufc v #cardiffcity: http://t.co/iYM3xv0i
— @OxfordMailOUFC 04 August 2012
2:40pm
So, what are the priorities for Chris Wilder's men today?
After four games against lower ranked opposition, their defence will come under pressure against a decent Cardiff City side.
The back four stood up well against West Ham, so hopefully Wright, Raynes & co can match that.
It'll be interesting to see Lee Cox against a top side for the first time since joining. The combative midfielder has impressed so far and the U's need him to fire when the season starts.
And more goals for the strikers. Not much to ask, is it?
2:36pm
Strong line-up from #cardiffcity. Six of the starting XI began the Carling Cup final against Liverpool in February. Also debut for Helguson.
— @OxfordMailOUFC 04 August 2012
2:32pm
#cardiffcity subs vs #oufc: Ralls, Blake, Keinan, Parish, Nugent, Lewis, Jarvis, Oshilaja, Sainte-Luce, O’Sullivan, Wharton
— @OxfordMailOUFC 04 August 2012
2:32pm
#cardiffcity starting XI vs #oufc: Marshall, McNaughton, Taylor, Kiss, Hudson, Turner, Whittingham, Cowie, Velikonja, Conway, Helguson
— @OxfordMailOUFC 04 August 2012
2:28pm
#cardiffcity have only played twice so far. Malky Mackay's boys lost 1-0 to Forest Green Rovers, but then beat Cheltenham Town 4-0.
— @OxfordMailOUFC 04 August 2012
2:25pm
#oufc are P5 W3 D2 L0 in pre-season so far. Their only game here at the Kassam was a 1-0 win against West Ham last month.
— @OxfordMailOUFC 04 August 2012
2:22pm
@OxfordMailOUFC plenty of pace and ability with good players to cover COYY
— @kevbrooks2 04 August 2012
RT @JDK_: @OxfordMailOUFC I agree, love the look of that squad. Midfield looks awesome.
— @OxfordMailOUFC 04 August 2012
2:21pm
#oufc skipper Jake Wright leads the squad out for the warm-up. They get a warm welcome from the early birds here at the Kassam.
— @OxfordMailOUFC 04 August 2012
2:19pm
Don't forget you can leave your comments on all things Oxford United at the bottom of the page.
I'm interested to know your thoughts on pre-season so far (who has impressed you?), plus any predictions for today's game.
2:17pm
Just the keepers out warming up so far. #oufc's Wayne Brown putting Ryan Clarke through his paces on the far side.
— @OxfordMailOUFC 04 August 2012
2:09pm
#oufc team has Chapman in for Heslop (back). If everyone stays fit, I reckon that won't be far from the XI for the first game. Thoughts?
— @OxfordMailOUFC 04 August 2012
2:07pm
#oufc subs vs #cardiffcity: McGinty, Smalley, Pittman, Brown, Craddock, Harris, Tafazoli, Evans
— @OxfordMailOUFC 04 August 2012
2:06pm
#oufc starting XI against #cardiffcity: Clarke, Batt, Raynes, Wright, Capaldi, Cox, Chapman, Forster-Caskey, Constable, Potter, Rigg
— @OxfordMailOUFC 04 August 2012
2:02pm
Afternoon everyone, decent conditions at the Kassam Stadium for #oufc v #cardiffcity. Dry, overcast, not too hot, you've got to love August.
— @OxfordMailOUFC 04 August 2012
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