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Just incredible!
At times it was backs to the wall defending, blocks, tackles and headers and other times we attacked with purpose and should have scored more than one goal.
While we were dominant at Shrewsbury in this game the win was all about digging in and grinding out the result.
Goals are now being shared around the team - 7 goals in the last 3 games shared by 7 different scorers.
We rode our luck at times and if Oxford had shown more composure in front of goal we might have lost this game but to get to where we are heading we need the luck on our side.
Earlier in the season the games were tense but now the anxiety creeps in for different and very much better reasons.
Carey and Bradley were phenomenal and led the team. It's such a shame to see Sawyer struggling against another pacy winger and he was subbed for the second game in succession.
Threlkeld was missing through illness so Vyner moved to right back and Songo'o came in to partner Bradley. Curiously it was Vyner who went forward for corners while Songo'o stayed behind on the half way line.
The first half could have finished 2-2 with both sides missing good chances, instead it was Bradley with a towering header who gave us the lead.
Sarcevic missed the first chance of the game from a Carey cross, he had time to collect but shot at the first attempt and the ball went well wide.
Oxford were targeting our left side and managed to create several crosses, from good positions chances were missed. Matthews did make a good save from a deflected shot.
Carey had an excellent chance, however his shot was deflected for a corner.
Oxford had a lot of possession in midfield around the 30 yard area and our midfield three struggled.
On the stroke of half time we won a corner and it was the old Carey/Bradley routine with the centre back thumping in a far post header and then running to the fans to celebrate. Great scenes.
What a time to score!
The second half was much the same except we had better chances.
Oxford put us under a lot of pressure and again their final pass or shot was poor.
After a great move Taylor latched onto a Carey pass and with only the keeper to beat he hit the top of the cross bar.
Soon after Taylor had a shot saved, the rebound fell to Carey and his shot was cleared off the line.
Oxford now stepped up a gear and with Sawyer struggling Adams replaced him with Taylor-Sinclair.
We survived a few scares including the mother of all goal mouth scrambles where we blocked every shot Oxford threw at us.
We dug in and saw out the final few minutes, the players once again celebrated with the fans at the final whistle.
Just how far can we go? We can attack with flair, we can defend with grit - we do look like the full package at the moment and opposition teams can't handle us.
Vyner did a decent job at right back and Songo'o did a good job at centre-back although he does have a mistake in him it didn't happen today.
Bradley picked up a second half knock but thankfully continued.
The fans realise something special is happening and created a great atmosphere.
Credit to the three officials who all had good games.
Who will stop us?
Man of the Match - Carey.
Matthews 7, Vyner 7, Songo'o 7, Bradley 8, Sawyer 5, Fox 7, Sarcevic 6, Ness 7, Lameiras 6, Carey 8, Taylor 7. Subs Grant 6, Taylor-Sinclair 6.
To continue the comparison with Barnsley's incredible run in 2015-2016: at game 34 they were in 7th place and level on points with the team in 6th position. So we are just 1 point worse off but occupy the same position.
At times it was backs to the wall defending, blocks, tackles and headers and other times we attacked with purpose and should have scored more than one goal.
While we were dominant at Shrewsbury in this game the win was all about digging in and grinding out the result.
Goals are now being shared around the team - 7 goals in the last 3 games shared by 7 different scorers.
We rode our luck at times and if Oxford had shown more composure in front of goal we might have lost this game but to get to where we are heading we need the luck on our side.
Earlier in the season the games were tense but now the anxiety creeps in for different and very much better reasons.
Carey and Bradley were phenomenal and led the team. It's such a shame to see Sawyer struggling against another pacy winger and he was subbed for the second game in succession.
Threlkeld was missing through illness so Vyner moved to right back and Songo'o came in to partner Bradley. Curiously it was Vyner who went forward for corners while Songo'o stayed behind on the half way line.
The first half could have finished 2-2 with both sides missing good chances, instead it was Bradley with a towering header who gave us the lead.
Sarcevic missed the first chance of the game from a Carey cross, he had time to collect but shot at the first attempt and the ball went well wide.
Oxford were targeting our left side and managed to create several crosses, from good positions chances were missed. Matthews did make a good save from a deflected shot.
Carey had an excellent chance, however his shot was deflected for a corner.
Oxford had a lot of possession in midfield around the 30 yard area and our midfield three struggled.
On the stroke of half time we won a corner and it was the old Carey/Bradley routine with the centre back thumping in a far post header and then running to the fans to celebrate. Great scenes.
What a time to score!
The second half was much the same except we had better chances.
Oxford put us under a lot of pressure and again their final pass or shot was poor.
After a great move Taylor latched onto a Carey pass and with only the keeper to beat he hit the top of the cross bar.
Soon after Taylor had a shot saved, the rebound fell to Carey and his shot was cleared off the line.
Oxford now stepped up a gear and with Sawyer struggling Adams replaced him with Taylor-Sinclair.
We survived a few scares including the mother of all goal mouth scrambles where we blocked every shot Oxford threw at us.
We dug in and saw out the final few minutes, the players once again celebrated with the fans at the final whistle.
Just how far can we go? We can attack with flair, we can defend with grit - we do look like the full package at the moment and opposition teams can't handle us.
Vyner did a decent job at right back and Songo'o did a good job at centre-back although he does have a mistake in him it didn't happen today.
Bradley picked up a second half knock but thankfully continued.
The fans realise something special is happening and created a great atmosphere.
Credit to the three officials who all had good games.
Who will stop us?
Man of the Match - Carey.
Matthews 7, Vyner 7, Songo'o 7, Bradley 8, Sawyer 5, Fox 7, Sarcevic 6, Ness 7, Lameiras 6, Carey 8, Taylor 7. Subs Grant 6, Taylor-Sinclair 6.
To continue the comparison with Barnsley's incredible run in 2015-2016: at game 34 they were in 7th place and level on points with the team in 6th position. So we are just 1 point worse off but occupy the same position.