Match Report
| Cambridge United | Cambridge United |  |  | Burnley | Burnley | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | John Bird | John Bird | |||||||||||||||||
| Harry Salmon | H. Salmon |  | 47 | G |  | 1 | | G | 45 | | Kelvin Gray | K. Gray | |||||||||
| Niccolo Dean | N. Dean | | 45 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 45 | | Julian Murray | J. Murray | |||||||||
| Mick Smithe | M. Smithe | | 44 | D | | 3 | | D | 59 | | Alfred Gascoigne | A. Gascoigne | |||||||||
| Duncan Hendry | D. Hendry |  | 42 | D | | 4 | | D | 58 | | Adrian Wallwork | A. Wallwork | |||||||||
| Norman Southgate | N. Southgate | | 40 | D | | 5 | | D | 38 | | Damien Charles | D. Charles | |||||||||
| Richard McCoist | R. McCoist | | 46 | M | | 6 | | M | 54 | | Paolo Joachim | P. Joachim | |||||||||
| Glynn Hibbs | G. Hibbs | | 44 | M | | 7 | | M | 57 | | Julian Crooks | J. Crooks | |||||||||
| Andy Niven | A. Niven | | 40 | M | | 8 | | M | 55 | | Simon Brooking | S. Brooking | |||||||||
| Stephen Forbes | S. Forbes | | 48 | A | | 9 | | A | 49 | | Kemal Woodgate | K. Woodgate | |||||||||
| Emile Benali | E. Benali | | 48 | A | | 10 | | A | 41 | | Adam Thomson | A. Thomson | |||||||||
| Thierry Richards | T. Richards | | 46 | A | | 11 | | A | 38 | | Seth Summerbee | S. Summerbee | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at R Costings Abbey Stadium where Cambridge United play host to Burnley. Its a sell-out today with the 3,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Both Cambridge United and Burnley are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Both Cambridge United and Burnley are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
0.00
0-0Burnley start the match!
6.27
0-0Julian Crooks passes the ball forward to Kemal Woodgate. Kemal Woodgate knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Mick Smithe.
9.03
Niccolo Dean makes a beautiful solo run. Niccolo Dean chips the ball to his team mate, Emile Benali. Emile Benali knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
12.41
0-0Adrian Wallwork knocks the ball forward to Paolo Joachim. Paolo Joachim knocks the ball forward to Adam Thomson. Adam Thomson whips in a cross ball towards Seth Summerbee. Seth Summerbee connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Harry Salmon easily smothers it.
15.51
0-0Duncan Hendry makes a simple pass to Richard McCoist. Richard McCoist passes the ball forward to Stephen Forbes. Stephen Forbes controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
24.45
Alfred Gascoigne knocks the ball to his team mate, Paolo Joachim. Paolo Joachim knocks the ball to his team mate, Kemal Woodgate. Kemal Woodgate knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
27.30
Julian Crooks chips the ball to his team mate, Seth Summerbee. Seth Summerbee whips in a cross ball towards Adam Thomson. Adam Thomson powers a header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
32.06
Duncan Hendry passes the ball forward to Andy Niven. Andy Niven makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Emile Benali. Emile Benali knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alfred Gascoigne.
38.15
Julian Crooks takes it forward alone. Julian Crooks goes all the way! Julian Crooks shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
42.47
1-0Andy Niven makes a simple pass to Emile Benali. Emile Benali knocks in a cross ball towards Stephen Forbes. Stephen Forbes powers a header at goal. Stephen Forbes scores for Cambridge United!!
45.00
1-0Mick Smithe makes a probing pass to Glynn Hibbs. Glynn Hibbs knocks the ball forward to Stephen Forbes. Stephen Forbes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Thierry Richards but he's offside!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
Cambridge United kick off and get the second half underway!
48.12
Simon Brooking brings the ball forward. Simon Brooking shoots from distance. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Simon Brooking!
53.25
Richard McCoist deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Thierry Richards. Thierry Richards deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Emile Benali. Emile Benali tries a spectacular strike but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
60.39
Alfred Gascoigne flicks the ball to his team mate, Paolo Joachim. Paolo Joachim makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kemal Woodgate. Kemal Woodgate knocks in a cross ball towards Adam Thomson. Adam Thomson heads the ball goalwards but somehow Harry Salmon manages to keep it out.
61.36
Andy Niven decides to run forward with the ball. Andy Niven shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
67.28
Julian Murray kicks a strong pass forward to Julian Crooks. Julian Crooks sees space and advances. Julian Crooks whips in a cross ball towards Kemal Woodgate. Kemal Woodgate powers a header at goal. What a cracker!! Harry Salmon had no chance!! Goal for Burnley!
78.28
1-2Mick Smithe clumsily knocks into Adam Thomson. The referee calls over Mick Smithe and warns him to calm down! Adam Thomson runs off the knock.
79.29
Richard McCoist advances with the ball. Richard McCoist whips in a cross ball towards Thierry Richards. Thierry Richards is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
90.00
Richard McCoist makes a simple pass to Thierry Richards. Thierry Richards shoots from 20 yards but it is miles over!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
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