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Match Report

Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Plainmoor Ground where Torquay United play host to Cambridge United. A crowd of 4,948 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Torquay United and Cambridge United are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Frank Barton.


0.00
The whistle blows and Cambridge United kick off!
2.06
Adam Simonsen kicks a strong pass forward to Tommy Barmby. Tommy Barmby flicks a high pass forward. Sol Shilton collects the pass. Sol Shilton knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Graham Grantt who gathers it comfortably.
3.20
Billy Smithe passes the ball forward to Brendan Tolley. Brendan Tolley knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Niccolo Weaver who gathers it comfortably.
4.21
Winston Redeker catches James Hitchcock on the ankles. The referee warns Winston Redeker to calm down! James Hitchcock stretches but gets up unharmed.
6.30
Billy Smithe knocks the ball to his team mate, Reinier Hendriks. Reinier Hendriks plays a scrappy one-two with Brian Howells and stumbles forward towards the goal... Reinier Hendriks side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
8.32
Adrian Ward flicks a high pass forward. Billy Smithe collects the pass. Billy Smithe makes a probing pass to Brian Howells. Brian Howells tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
9.16
Billy Smithe barges into Hugo Martins. The referee calls over Billy Smithe and shows him a yellow card! Hugo Martins stretches but gets up unharmed.
10.36
Hugo Martins makes an attacking run forward. Hugo Martins lofts in a cross ball towards Sol Shilton. Sol Shilton powers a header at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
12.06
Jermaine Newby flicks a high pass forward. Sol Shilton holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Sol Shilton shoots from 25 yards but it's a woeful effort!
15.03
Syd Edworthy clumsily knocks into Pedro Gomes. The referee calls over Syd Edworthy and shows him a yellow card! Pedro Gomes hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
18.09
Adrian Ward threads the ball through to Billy Smithe. Billy Smithe chips the ball to his team mate, Brendan Tolley. Brendan Tolley plays a scrappy one-two with Reinier Hendriks and stumbles forward towards the goal... Brendan Tolley comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it slams into the crowd!
20.31
Syd Edworthy makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Simon Bishop. Simon Bishop runs straight at the opposition's defence. Simon Bishop tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
38.44
Michel Van Der Schaaf flicks a high pass forward to Jermaine Newby who brings the ball under control. Jermaine Newby kicks a strong pass forward to Sol Shilton. Seeing a gap ahead, Sol Shilton plays the ball forward to Winston Redeker who has made a great run into the box. Winston Redeker takes a shot at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
39.17
Gianluca Lorieri flicks a high pass forward. Spencer Charlton holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Spencer Charlton flicks a high pass forward. Winston Redeker collects the pass. Winston Redeker knocks in a cross ball towards Sol Shilton. Sol Shilton is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Graham Grantt with no chance!! Goal for Cambridge United!
42.23
Norman Sharpe flicks a high pass forward to Brian Howells who brings the ball under control. Brian Howells knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Michel Van Der Schaaf.
44.17
Michel Van Der Schaaf catches Billy Smithe on the ankles. Michel Van Der Schaaf is given a warning by the referee! Billy Smithe gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
45.00
Seeing a gap ahead, Billy Smithe plays the ball forward to Brian Howells. Brian Howells knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gianluca Lorieri.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Torquay United appear unchanged since the first half. Cambridge United also appear unchanged since the first half. The Cambridge United players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Torquay United kick off!
47.28
Norman Sharpe hits a low pass to Brendan Tolley. Brendan Tolley shoots from 25 yards. It's miles wide!
48.16
Spencer Charlton clumsily knocks into Mark Robson. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Mark Robson runs off the knock.
49.01
Michel Van Der Schaaf flicks a high pass forward. Jermaine Newby holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jermaine Newby passes the ball forward to Pedro Gomes. Pedro Gomes knocks in a cross ball towards Sol Shilton. Sol Shilton connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
53.07
Adrian Ward makes a probing pass to Mark Robson. Mark Robson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Brian Howells. Brian Howells controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
55.11
Mark Robson barges into Tommy Barmby. The referee warns Mark Robson to calm down! Tommy Barmby stretches but gets up unharmed.
60.16
Cambridge United have made 2 substitutions with Terry Stamp replacing Hugo Martins and Steve Mike replacing Pedro Gomes .
72.06
Billy Smithe brings the ball forward. Billy Smithe hits a low pass to Brian Howells. Brian Howells rockets a shot on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
73.05
Jermaine Newby flicks the ball to his team mate, Winston Redeker. Winston Redeker knocks in a cross ball towards Sol Shilton. Sol Shilton makes a deft header but it misses the target by a large margin!
77.34
Adrian Ward flicks a high pass forward. Billy Smithe holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Billy Smithe plays the ball forward to Brendan Tolley. Brendan Tolley plays a one-two with Reinier Hendriks and rushes in on goal... Brendan Tolley comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it flies just wide!
78.47
Billy Smithe chips the ball to his team mate, Reinier Hendriks. Reinier Hendriks makes a defence splitting pass to Brian Howells. Brian Howells side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
79.31
Tommy Barmby knocks the ball forward to Winston Redeker. Winston Redeker shoots from distance but Graham Grantt is on top of it.
83.23
Terry Stamp picks a pass forward to Steve Mike. Steve Mike shoots from distance. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
87.40
James Hitchcock makes a probing pass to Billy Smithe. Billy Smithe makes a beautiful solo run. Billy Smithe knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Reinier Hendriks is offside!
90.00
Norman Sharpe runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Norman Sharpe shoots from outside the area but it's a woeful effort!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 1 vs 1
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 1 vs 2
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 9 vs 6
Offsides
Offsides: 1 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 3 vs 3
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 2 vs 1
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 59.7560975609756 vs 40.2439024390244
Play Area
Home team third: 24.39%, Midfield: 46.34%, Away team third: 29.27%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Simon Bishop of Torquay United

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
6
6
3. Syd Edworthy (DEF)
6
4. Adrian Ward (DEF)
7
5. Norman Sharpe (MID)
7
6. Billy Smithe (MID)
9
7. Simon Bishop (MID)
9
8. Mark Robson (MID)
6
9. Brian Howells (ATT)
6
10. Brendan Tolley (ATT)
6
7

12. Ben Weaver (MID)
0
13. Morris Walker (MID)
0
14. Gilles Kahn (DEF)
0

3. Adam Simonsen (DEF)
6
6. Tommy Barmby (MID)
6
7. Hugo Martins (MID)
7
7
9. Pedro Gomes (ATT)
6
10. Winston Redeker (ATT)
7
11. Sol Shilton (ATT)
8

12. Terry Stamp (DEF)
6
13. Steve Mike (MID)
6
14. Darren Wright (ATT)
0