Match report

Middlesbrough Defeats Oxford United 3-2 in FA Cup Thriller

Middlesbrough
Middlesbrough
3–2
FT
Oxford United
Oxford United
Feb 18, 2017

Middlesbrough edged out Oxford United 3-2 in a thrilling FA Cup match. Goals from G. Leadbitter, R. Gestede, and C. Stuani secured the win for Middlesbrough, with Oxford United mounting a late comeback through C. Maguire and T. Martinez.

Key Facts

  • • Middlesbrough led early with a penalty goal by G. Leadbitter at 26 minutes.
  • • R. Gestede added a second goal for Middlesbrough at 34 minutes.
  • • Oxford United rallied with goals by C. Maguire and T. Martinez at 64 and 65 minutes, respectively.
  • • C. Stuani scored the decisive goal for Middlesbrough at 86 minutes, assisted by Álvaro Negredo.
  • • Middlesbrough held on to win 3-2 and advance in the FA Cup.

Lineups

Middlesbrough

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 12 B. Guzan (G)
  • 5 B. Espinosa (D)
  • 2 Fábio (D)
  • 4 Daniel Ayala (D)
  • 25 C. Chambers (D)
  • 19 S. Downing (F)
  • 7 G. Leadbitter (M)
  • 8 A. Clayton (M)
  • 37 Adama Traoré (F)
  • 29 R. Gestede (F)
  • 11 V. Fischer (F)

Substitutes

  • 18 C. Stuani
  • 21 G. Ramírez
  • 10 Álvaro Negredo
  • 20 P. Bamford
  • 6 B. Gibson
  • 14 M. de Roon
  • 26 Víctor Valdés

Oxford United

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 S. Eastwood (G)
  • 16 P. Edwards (D)
  • 5 C. Nelson (D)
  • 33 C. Dunkley (D)
  • 28 M. Johnson (M)
  • 4 J. Lundstram (M)
  • 23 R. Ledson (M)
  • 10 C. Maguire (M)
  • 15 K. Hemmings (F)
  • 19 R. Hall (M)
  • 7 Toni Martínez (F)

Substitutes

  • 11 C. McAleny
  • 8 L. Sercombe
  • 3 J. Skarz
  • 14 J. Ruffles
  • 18 J. Rothwell
  • 25 C. Raglan
  • 40 M. Agboola

Timeline

  1. Middlesbrough
    26' Middlesbrough Goal · Penalty
    G. Leadbitter
  2. Middlesbrough
    34' Middlesbrough Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Gestede
  3. Middlesbrough
    62' Middlesbrough Card · Yellow Card
    Daniel Ayala
  4. Oxford United
    64' Oxford United Goal · Normal Goal
    C. Maguire
  5. Oxford United
    65' Oxford United Goal · Normal Goal
    T. Martinez
  6. Oxford United
    67' Oxford United subst · Substitution 1
    Off: K. Hemmings · On: C. McAleny
  7. Middlesbrough
    71' Middlesbrough Card · Yellow Card
    C. Chambers
  8. Middlesbrough
    72' Middlesbrough subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Adama Traoré · On: C. Stuani
  9. Middlesbrough
    72' Middlesbrough subst · Substitution 2
    Off: V. Fischer · On: G. Ramírez
  10. Oxford United
    76' Oxford United Card · Yellow Card
    Ryan Ledson
  11. Oxford United
    85' Oxford United subst · Substitution 2
    Off: T. Martinez · On: Liam Sercombe
  12. Middlesbrough
    86' Middlesbrough subst · Substitution 3
    Off: R. Gestede · On: Álvaro Negredo
  13. Middlesbrough
    86' Middlesbrough Goal · Normal Goal
    C. Stuani · Assist: Álvaro Negredo
  14. Oxford United
    90' Oxford United Card · Yellow Card
    M. Johnson

Match Stats

Stat Middlesbrough Oxford United
Fouls 19 10
Pass Accuracy 73% 64%
Offsides 2 0
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 21 12
Corners 4 9
Total Passes 364 332
Yellow Cards 3 2
Blocked Shots 4 3
Shots on Target 8 5
Shots off Target 9 4
Possession 52% 48%
Accurate Passes 267 211
Shots Inside Box 12 8
Saves 3 5
Shots Outside Box 9 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Middlesbrough's early goals by Leadbitter and Gestede set the tone, giving them a comfortable lead going into the second half.
  • ▸ Oxford United mounted a furious comeback with two quick goals in the 64th and 65th minutes, nearly turning the match in their favor.
  • ▸ The introduction of Álvaro Negredo and the subsequent goal by C. Stuani re-established Middlesbrough's lead and sealed their victory.