Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at R Costings Abbey Stadium where Cambridge United play host to Lincoln City. A crowd of 4,740 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Cambridge United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Lincoln City appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Frank Barton.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Cambridge United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Lincoln City appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Frank Barton.
0.00
0-0Lincoln City kick off and get the first half underway!
2.38
0-0Teddy Thomson knocks the ball forward to Winston Redeker. Winston Redeker knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
3.36
Isaiah Ehiogu flicks a high pass forward. Eddie Oakley collects the pass. Eddie Oakley knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Niccolo Weaver who gathers it comfortably.
4.02
0-0Isaiah Ehiogu threads a neat ball through to Paolo Harrison. Paolo Harrison shoots from long range but it's well over the bar!
8.57
0-0Jean-Marie Piquionne chips the ball to his team mate, Teddy Thomson. Teddy Thomson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Winston Redeker. Winston Redeker deftly passes the ball to Pedro Gomes, releasing him through on goal. Pedro Gomes looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Quality keeping!
16.04
0-1Mervin Stamp plays the ball forward to Ledley Draper. Ledley Draper whips in a cross ball towards Paolo Harrison. With a superhuman jump, Paolo Harrison connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
22.46
Tommy Barmby kicks a strong pass forward to Kemal Murray. Kemal Murray plays a one-two with Winston Redeker and advances towards the goal... Some good footwork from Kemal Murray provides some space. He shoots at goal. Kemal Murray scores for Cambridge United!!
27.36
Mervin Stamp threads a neat ball through to Scott Vassell. Scott Vassell knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gianluca Lorieri.
28.52
Chris Thirlwell punts the ball hopefully upfield. Ledley Draper knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
34.33
1-1Ledley Draper catches Brian George on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Brian George hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
39.30
Mervin Stamp runs straight at the opposition's defence. Mervin Stamp plays a scrappy one-two with Paolo Harrison and advances towards the goal... Mervin Stamp muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
40.35
Teddy Thomson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kemal Murray. Kemal Murray knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Thierry Shearer.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Cambridge United appear unchanged since the first half. Lincoln City also appear unchanged since the first half. The Cambridge United players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Cambridge United start the second half!
49.54
Mervin Stamp controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Scott Vassell. Scott Vassell knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jean-Marie Piquionne.
55.09
1-1Paolo Harrison comes in with a late challenge on Gianluca Lorieri. The referee brings Paolo Harrison to one side and gives him a warning! Gianluca Lorieri runs off the knock.
57.01
Isaiah Ehiogu plays the ball forward to Scott Vassell. Scott Vassell shoots from 25 yards. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice keeping!
59.56
1-1Teddy Thomson hacks Isaiah Ehiogu from behind! Teddy Thomson is shown the yellow card! Isaiah Ehiogu grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
60.07
1-1Cambridge United have made 2 substitutions with Graham James replacing Teddy Thomson and Hugo Martins replacing Kemal Murray .
61.10
Mervin Stamp plays the ball forward to Ledley Draper. Ledley Draper whips in a cross ball towards Eddie Oakley. Eddie Oakley rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Good keeping from Niccolo Weaver as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
62.47
1-1It's a corner kick. Isaiah Ehiogu loops the ball in to towards the near post. Eddie Oakley cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's miles wide!
65.20
Mervin Stamp knocks the ball forward to Eddie Oakley. Eddie Oakley knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
66.16
Hugo Martins barges into Thierry Shearer. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Thierry Shearer runs off the knock.
67.38
Isaiah Ehiogu clumsily knocks into Spencer Charlton. The referee warns Isaiah Ehiogu to calm down! Spencer Charlton stretches but gets up unharmed.
69.55
Jean-Marie Piquionne kicks a strong pass forward to Tommy Barmby. With imagination, Tommy Barmby laces a through ball forward to Pedro Gomes. Pedro Gomes whips in a cross ball towards Hugo Martins. Hugo Martins knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it whistles just wide of the post!
77.41
Gianluca Lorieri passes the ball forward to Tommy Barmby. Tommy Barmby makes a beautiful solo run. Tommy Barmby finds some space and shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
78.53
Graham James hits a low pass to Hugo Martins. Hugo Martins knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Chris Thirlwell.
79.13
Mervin Stamp plays the ball forward to Ledley Draper. Ledley Draper knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Niccolo Weaver who gathers it comfortably.
81.49
Chris Thirlwell sees Mervin Stamp in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Mervin Stamp hits a low pass to Scott Vassell. Scott Vassell whips in a cross ball towards Eddie Oakley. Eddie Oakley gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it is miles over!
83.27
Mervin Stamp flicks a high pass forward to Eddie Oakley who brings the ball under control. Eddie Oakley controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
85.07
Mervin Stamp flicks a high ball forward to Ledley Draper who takes it down. Ledley Draper knocks in a cross ball towards Eddie Oakley. Eddie Oakley is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
87.06
1-1Spencer Charlton surges forward with the ball. Spencer Charlton makes a probing pass between the defence to Winston Redeker. Thierry Shearer comes in with a late challenge on Winston Redeker. Winston Redeker appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
89.55
Ledley Draper barges into Gianluca Lorieri. The referee calls over Ledley Draper and warns him to calm down! Gianluca Lorieri runs off the knock.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Niccolo Weaver (GK)
7
2. Gianluca Lorieri (DEF)
6
3. Brian George (DEF)
6
4. Jean-Marie Piquionne (DEF)
7
5. Tommy Barmby (MID)
7
6. Spencer Charlton (MID)
6
7. Teddy Thomson (MID)
6
8. George Williams (MID)
6
9. Kemal Murray (ATT)
8
10. Winston Redeker (ATT)
7
11. Pedro Gomes (ATT)
6
12. Graham James (ATT)
6
13. Hugo Martins (MID)
5
14. Terry Stamp (DEF)
0
1. Nick Davies (GK)
6
2. Luke Kerr (DEF)
6
3. Thierry Shearer (DEF)
6
4. Chris Thirlwell (DEF)
6
5. Alun Cottee (DEF)
6
6. Isaiah Ehiogu (MID)
6
7. Mervin Stamp (MID)
9
8. Paolo Harrison (ATT)
8
9. Scott Vassell (ATT)
6
10. Ledley Draper (ATT)
6
11. Eddie Oakley (ATT)
6
12. P. Gilberto Di Fabio (MID)
0
13. Jermaine Charlton (DEF)
0
14. Davide Tiribocchi (GK)
0