Blues 2-2 Oxford City FC
| Date | Saturday 15th March 2008 |
|---|---|
| Time | 14:00 |
| Competition | Rep. Match |
| Ground | Iffley Road Sports Centre |
Blues
Match report
Brave Blues mount stirring comeback
Two goals from Alex Toogood, one with the last kick of the match, secured the Blues a morale-boosting draw against their 'town' rivals Oxford City.
In their penultimate match before meeting Cambridge in the 124th Varsity Match on Saturday 29th March, an obviously motivated Oxford Blues flew out of the blocks on a slick, bordering on boggy, Iffley Road surface. They dominated the opening half, exposing the flaws in Oxford City's 3-5-2 formation to create a number of clear-cut opportunities. However, a combination of the slippy surface and some wasteful finishing meant that the score remained... (more)