Nottingham University 1st 2-1 Blues
Blues
Match report
A goal in the dying minutes by Nottingham was enough to consign Oxford to their first loss in the league this season. Nottingham came out of the traps quickly and keeper Whylly was forced into action several times in the first few minutes as the Blues struggled to get going following a late arrival at the ground. Indeed, Nottingham took the lead inside 20 minutes, capitalising on a defensive error and a fierce shot from their captain fizzed past Whylly at the near post. This early goal seemed to wake Oxford up and they responded well, forcing a few corners although struggling to test the Notti... (more)