Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at R Costings Abbey Stadium where Cambridge United play host to Doncaster Rovers. A crowd of 2,629 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
Cambridge United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Doncaster Rovers appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Cambridge United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Doncaster Rovers appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0Cambridge United kick off!
2.09
0-0Wayne Fox clumsily knocks into Ben Ehiogu. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Ben Ehiogu grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
3.48
1-0Steve Sherwood knocks the ball to his team mate, Alexander Johnson. Alexander Johnson knocks in a cross ball towards Emile Benali. Emile Benali flicks the ball with his head. Emile Benali scores for Cambridge United!!
6.14
1-0Kristinn Ingi Sverrisson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tommy Laycock. Tommy Laycock shoots from outside the area but it goes wide for a goal kick.
8.21
1-0Danny Matthews catches Wayne Fox on the ankles. Danny Matthews is warned by the referee! Wayne Fox runs off the knock.
15.25
Kristinn Ingi Sverrisson makes a beautiful solo run. Kristinn Ingi Sverrisson shoots from outside the area but it flies wide!
16.41
Steve Sherwood advances with the ball. Steve Sherwood whips in a cross ball towards Emile Benali. Emile Benali is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
18.51
1-0Doncaster Rovers are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
21.51
Norman Southgate clumsily knocks into Neil Moncur. The referee calls over Norman Southgate and warns him to calm down! Neil Moncur stretches but gets up unharmed.
22.30
Wayne Fox controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Emile Benali. Emile Benali lofts in a cross ball towards Alexander Johnson. Alexander Johnson connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Wes Owen is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
26.30
Ben Ehiogu deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Neil Moncur. Neil Moncur controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
27.28
2-0Ben Ehiogu makes a probing pass to Andy Banks. Andy Banks knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Mick Smithe.
30.29
Mick Smithe chips the ball to his team mate, Steve Sherwood. Steve Sherwood makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Emile Benali. Emile Benali knocks in a cross ball towards Alexander Johnson. Alexander Johnson connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
38.10
Wayne Fox kicks a strong pass forward to Scott Mccann. Scott Mccann lofts in a cross ball towards Emile Benali. Emile Benali is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
40.45
Wayne Fox deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Scott Mccann. Scott Mccann knocks in a cross ball towards Emile Benali. Emile Benali is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Wes Owen is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
45.00
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
The whistle blows and Doncaster Rovers get the second half underway!
48.19
Ian Bower comes in with a late challenge on Duncan Clegg. The referee calls over Ian Bower and warns him to calm down! Duncan Clegg gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
51.10
Danny Matthews powers a long ball forward. Tommy Laycock lofts in a cross ball towards Neil Moncur. Neil Moncur powers a header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
53.02
Ian Bower advances with the ball. Ian Bower controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Scott Mccann. Scott Mccann lofts in a cross ball towards Emile Benali. Emile Benali connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
54.07
Danny Matthews knocks the ball to his team mate, Duncan Clegg. Duncan Clegg threads the ball through to Neil Moncur. Neil Moncur lofts in a cross ball towards Andy Banks. Andy Banks heads the ball goalwards. It's there!! Richard Brand has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
59.39
4-1Neil Moncur comes in with a late challenge on Isaiah Atherton. The referee calls over Neil Moncur and shows him a yellow card! Isaiah Atherton stretches but gets up unharmed.
60.37
Steve Sherwood catches Duncan Clegg on the ankles. Steve Sherwood is shown the yellow card! Duncan Clegg runs off the knock.
65.31
Ben Ehiogu controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Tommy Laycock. Tommy Laycock whips in a cross ball towards Neil Moncur. Neil Moncur powers a header at goal. It's there!! Richard Brand has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
69.03
Ben Ehiogu makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tommy Laycock. Tommy Laycock controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
71.27
4-2Duncan Clegg makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Andy Banks. Andy Banks shoots from long range. Magnificent save by Richard Brand!
72.04
Wayne Fox flicks the ball to his team mate, Scott Mccann. Scott Mccann lofts in a cross ball towards Emile Benali. Emile Benali flicks the ball with his head but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
75.33
James Lisbie comes in with a late challenge on Wayne Fox. The referee calls over James Lisbie and warns him to calm down! Wayne Fox runs off the knock.
77.59
Emile Benali clumsily knocks into Stan Williams. Emile Benali is warned by the referee! Stan Williams hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
79.07
Wayne Fox hacks Ben Ehiogu from behind! Wayne Fox is warned by the referee! Ben Ehiogu runs off the knock.
81.39
Wayne Fox makes a probing pass to Alexander Johnson. Alexander Johnson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
84.13
Daniel Woodgate threads the ball through to Kristinn Ingi Sverrisson. Kristinn Ingi Sverrisson chips the ball to his team mate, Neil Moncur. Neil Moncur whips in a cross ball towards Andy Banks. Andy Banks is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
87.02
Daniel Woodgate kicks a strong pass forward to Ben Ehiogu. Ben Ehiogu makes a beautiful solo run. Ben Ehiogu goes all the way! Ben Ehiogu cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
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Scorers
| Emile Benali 3, 40 Alexander Johnson 22, 30 | Andy Banks 54 Neil Moncur 65 |