Jonte Smith Scores In Oxford U23 Victory
Bermuda’s Jonte Smith – who recently signed with Oxford United — scored as Oxford’s Under-23 side earned a 3-2 win over Crawley Town.
The club’s match report said, “Two goals from Kyran Lofthouse and a strike from new signing Jonte Smith earned Oxford United’s under-23 side a 3-2 win over a young Crawley Town side.
“Winger Lofthouse, who signed his first professional contract earlier in the season, netted in just the second minute to put the U’s ahead and then converted an Owen James cross just after the half hour to make it 2-0.
“United, fielding a side which mixed a number of their under 18s with under-23 players and trialists, also gave Smith, a deadline day signing from Lewes, a full 90 minutes and he looked lively throughout, capping his performance with a penalty early in the second half after Crawley had previously halved the deficit with a goal on the stroke of half time.
“United preserved their 3-1 lead until the last five minutes, when a fine strike flew into the corner to make it 3-2. ”
