Leicester City Advances Past Oxford City
A strike from range from Louis Page set Leicester City on course for a 4-2 victory against Oxford City in the Emirates FA Cup First Round, according to bbc.com. The match, played in front of a record crowd of 3,462 at the MGroup Stadium, saw four goals from the visitors send them through.
Oxford City applied early pressure, with debutant Crowther sliding in to cut out a low ball across the goalmouth, as oxfordcityfc.co.uk noted. Page broke the deadlock in the 16th minute, his long-range shot picking out the top corner, bbc.com reported. Both sides continued to threaten as the half-time whistle approached, leaving the score level at 1-1 at the break after a first half where nothing separated the sides.
Scott Pollock Strikes Direct From a Corner
Oxford City responded before half-time as Scott Pollock scored his fourth goal in the Emirates FA Cup this season. Pollock directed a corner straight into the net in the 31st minute, sending the ball past a crowd of players against his boyhood club, according to bbc.com and oxfordcityfc.co.uk. Francillette also tested Leicester goalkeeper Franco Ravizzoli with a close-range header during the first-half exchanges, oxfordcityfc.co.uk stated.
What a game 😅 A valiant effort from @OxCityFC, but it's @LCFC who progress to the #EmiratesFACup second round proper 🦊 pic.twitter.com/XmeaTGJfo4
Emil Riis and Kamari Doyle Extend the Lead
Emil Riis turned a delivery into the net from the goalmouth in the 51st minute to re-take the visitors’ lead. Just before the hour mark, Kamari Doyle slotted in from the edge of the area to give Leicester a 3-1 lead, bbc.com and oxfordcityfc.co.uk detailed.
Josh Ashby Responds Before Tom Watson Secures Victory
Oxford City refused to relent, and in the 62nd minute a ball over the top fell for skipper Josh Ashby, who fired beyond Ravizzoli to cut the deficit to 3-2, according to bbc.com and oxfordcityfc.co.uk. Tom Watson sealed the win in the 82nd minute, slotting into the far corner, bbc.com reported. Maxted was later forced into a near-post save, and an injury-time effort hit the crossbar before the full-time whistle confirmed Leicester’s progression.
Into the hat 🎩 Our verdict on this evening's 4-2 success over Oxford City in the Emirates FA Cup First Round 📝 🔗 https://t.co/6tX91BMPpZ pic.twitter.com/SofXd1ITU7
City Makes Three Late Substitutions After Starting with Maxted
City lined up with Maxted, Humphries, Ashby ©, Francillette, Pollock, Tetek, Marsh, McEachran, Brown, Nelson, and Crowther. Substitutes Westendorf replaced Tetek in the 80th minute, Bateman replaced McEachran in the 67th minute, and Forestieri replaced Nelson in the 80th minute, while Bloom, Smith, Taylor, Potter, Carroll, and Dan remained unused on the bench, according to oxfordcityfc.co.uk.
Frequently Asked Questions About the FA Cup Tie
What was the attendance at the MGroup Stadium?
A record crowd of 3,462 spectators attended the fixture at Oxford City’s home ground, according to oxfordcityfc.co.uk.
Who scored Oxford City’s goals against Leicester?
Scott Pollock scored direct from a corner in the 31st minute, and captain Josh Ashby added a finish in the 62nd minute.
Which round of the FA Cup did this match take place in?
The fixture was a first round tie in the Emirates FA Cup, bbc.com stated.
Another new face on in Oxford 🔄 ▶️ Aluko ◀️ Doyle#OXCLEI pic.twitter.com/FntNM5eMKb
More on Oxford City
A six-goal thriller 😲@OxCityFC and @LCFC's #EmiratesFACup first round tie had it all 🤩 pic.twitter.com/DnOQnPT0m0
Keep reading