Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Edgeley Park where Stockport County play host to Cambridge United. Its a sell-out today with the 5,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Stockport County are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Cambridge United appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Graham Konchesky.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Stockport County are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Cambridge United appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Graham Konchesky.
0.00
0-0Stockport County start the match!
3.06
0-1Gianluca Lorieri threads the ball through to Spencer Charlton. Spencer Charlton flicks the ball to his team mate, Reinder Condé. Reinder Condé whips in a cross ball towards Pedro Gomes. Pedro Gomes knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Danny Gilchrist is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
8.42
0-1Spencer Charlton flicks a high ball forward to Reinder Condé who takes it down. Reinder Condé tries a spectacular long range effort. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
14.08
0-1Gianluca Lorieri knocks the ball to his team mate, Spencer Charlton. Spencer Charlton flicks a high pass forward. Juan-Carlos Velasco controls it well on his chest. Juan-Carlos Velasco knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
15.14
Jermaine Newby flicks a high pass forward. Reinder Condé holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Reinder Condé knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Danny Gilchrist who gathers it comfortably.
16.14
0-1Adam Simonsen barges into Dennis Barton. The referee brings Adam Simonsen to one side and gives him a warning! Dennis Barton stretches but gets up unharmed.
20.46
With imagination, Robbie Fowler laces a weighted ball forward to David Moncur. David Moncur shoots from outside the area but it flies well off target!
22.45
Des Salmon changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Des Salmon lofts in a cross ball towards Tommy Sheringham. Tommy Sheringham makes a looping header on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
26.07
Noel Banks makes a simple pass to Des Salmon. Without breaking stride, Des Salmon plays the ball forward to David Moncur. David Moncur hits a low pass to Dennis Barton. Some good footwork from Dennis Barton provides some space. He shoots at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Dennis Barton!
30.03
Tommy Barmby flicks a high pass forward. Pedro Gomes controls it well on his chest. Seeing a gap ahead, Pedro Gomes plays the ball forward to Reinder Condé who has made a great run into the box. Reinder Condé rockets a shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
33.06
2-1Jermaine Newby flicks a high ball forward to Reinder Condé who takes it down. Reinder Condé finds some space and shoots from distance. Danny Gilchrist gets down and covers it.
34.30
Des Salmon advances with the ball. Des Salmon lofts in a cross ball towards Tommy Sheringham. Tommy Sheringham knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Niccolo Weaver effortlessly picks it out of the air!
39.43
Robbie Fowler makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dennis Barton. Dennis Barton runs straight at the defence! Some awkward footwork from Dennis Barton provides some space. He shoots at goal but slams it into the crowd!
42.49
Rio Sheringham breaks forward. Rio Sheringham flicks the ball to his team mate, David Moncur. David Moncur cuts inside the box! David Moncur cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it flies well off target!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Stockport County 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
The second half starts with Cambridge United kicking off!
47.46
Adam Simonsen flicks the ball to his team mate, Tommy Barmby. Tommy Barmby passes the ball forward to Reinder Condé. Reinder Condé knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Mervin Armstrong.
49.20
Jermaine Newby runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Jermaine Newby whips in a cross ball towards Juan-Carlos Velasco. Juan-Carlos Velasco makes a deft header. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
54.09
2-2Gianluca Lorieri makes a probing pass to Jermaine Newby. Seeing a gap ahead, Jermaine Newby plays the ball forward to Pedro Gomes. Pedro Gomes plays a quick one-two with Reinder Condé and rushes in on goal... Pedro Gomes takes a shot at goal but is denied by Mervin Armstrong. Excellent block.
57.28
Spencer Charlton makes a probing pass to Reinder Condé. Reinder Condé lofts in a cross ball towards Juan-Carlos Velasco. Juan-Carlos Velasco flicks the ball with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
60.46
2-3Stockport County have made a substitution with Francis Youds replacing David Moncur .Cambridge United have made a substitution with Neil Chadwick replacing Tommy Barmby .
65.20
2-3There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
66.51
Adam Simonsen pushes mid-way up the pitch. Adam Simonsen controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Reinder Condé. Reinder Condé lofts in a cross ball towards Pedro Gomes. Pedro Gomes is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it flies just off target!
67.39
2-3Jermaine Newby catches Jason Potts on the ankles. The referee calls over Jermaine Newby and shows him a yellow card! Jason Potts stretches but gets up unharmed.
69.52
Neil Chadwick hacks Des Salmon from behind! Neil Chadwick is given a warning by the referee! Des Salmon runs off the knock.
77.30
Jermaine Newby threads the ball through to Pedro Gomes. Pedro Gomes whips in a cross ball towards Reinder Condé. With a superhuman jump, Reinder Condé connects with the ball and heads it goalwards his aim is horrendously poor!
78.47
Rio Sheringham flicks a high pass forward. Robbie Fowler controls it well on his chest. Robbie Fowler flicks a high pass forward. Dennis Barton collects the pass. Dennis Barton whips in a cross ball towards Tommy Sheringham. Tommy Sheringham gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it misses the target by a large margin!
84.52
Spencer Charlton barges into Brian Defoe. The referee calls over Spencer Charlton and shows him a yellow card! Brian Defoe hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
89.49
Duncan Mason makes a simple pass to Jermaine Newby. Jermaine Newby deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Juan-Carlos Velasco. Juan-Carlos Velasco knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Tommy Sheringham 22 Dennis Barton 26 | Pedro Gomes 3 Juan-Carlos Velasco 49, 57 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Juan-Carlos Velasco of Cambridge United |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Danny Gilchrist (GK)
6
2. Noel Banks (DEF)
6
3. Mervin Armstrong (DEF)
6
4. Rio Sheringham (DEF)
7
5. Jason Potts (MID)
6
6. Robbie Fowler (MID)
6
7. Des Salmon (MID)
8
8. Brian Defoe (MID)
6
9. Dennis Barton (ATT)
8
10. David Moncur (ATT)
7
11. Tommy Sheringham (ATT)
7
12. Frank Davis (GK)
0
13. Ben Woodgate (ATT)
0
14. Francis Youds (ATT)
6
1. Niccolo Weaver (GK)
6
2. Adam Simonsen (DEF)
6
3. Duncan Mason (DEF)
6
4. Gianluca Lorieri (DEF)
6
5. Terry Stamp (DEF)
6
6. Spencer Charlton (MID)
6
7. Tommy Barmby (MID)
6
8. Jermaine Newby (MID)
7
9. Juan-Carlos Velasco (ATT)
9
10. Reinder Condé (ATT)
8
11. Pedro Gomes (ATT)
8
12. Neil Chadwick (DEF)
5
13. Rodolfo Gutierrez (MID)
0
14. Winston Redeker (ATT)
0