Match Report
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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 Coventry City. A crowd of 17,259 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Cambridge United are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Coventry City appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Nelson Fuchs.
The pitch is in good condition.
Cambridge United are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Coventry City appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Nelson Fuchs.
0.00
0-0Cambridge United kick off the first half!
2.16
0-1Claude Leclercq flicks a high pass forward to Jón Kristinn Finnbogason who brings the ball under control. Jón Kristinn Finnbogason whips in a cross ball towards Danny Clapham. Danny Clapham gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
14.08
0-1Eugenio Moriero hits a low pass to Jose Vega. Jose Vega knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Eishun Kaita who gathers it comfortably.
16.26
Fouad El-Karkouri makes an attacking run forward. Fouad El-Karkouri knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Claus Myssing.
21.22
0-1Jose Vega knocks the ball to his team mate, Norman Best. Norman Best shoots from 25 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
22.26
Darius Potts threads a neat ball through to Fouad El-Karkouri. Fouad El-Karkouri flicks a high pass forward. Nigel Grimandi controls it well on his chest. Nigel Grimandi knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Kemal Tiler.
26.46
0-1Robert Gray knocks the ball forward to Jose Vega. Jose Vega threads the ball through to Morris Marr but he's offside!
30.16
0-1Robert Gray knocks the ball forward to Morris Bailey. Morris Bailey sees Trevor Murphy in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Trevor Murphy runs straight at the defence! Some silky footwork from Trevor Murphy provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Eishun Kaita easily smothers it!
38.54
Robert Gray hits a low pass to Morris Bailey. Morris Bailey makes a simple pass to Eugenio Moriero. Eugenio Moriero plays a scrappy one-two with Jose Vega and advances towards the goal... Eugenio Moriero looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it flies well off target!
39.27
Fouad El-Karkouri knocks the ball to his team mate, Nigel Grimandi. Nigel Grimandi controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's miles wide!
44.44
With a delightful solo run, Danny Clapham stretches the opposition's defence. Danny Clapham plays a quick one-two with Fouad El-Karkouri and rushes in on goal... Danny Clapham shows great control and tries a shot on goal but Sebastiao Faria reads it well. Excellent keeping!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Cambridge United appear unchanged since the first half. Coventry 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
Coventry City start the second half!
48.15
Fouad El-Karkouri deftly passes the ball to his team mate, John Robson. John Robson lofts in a cross ball towards Nigel Grimandi. Nigel Grimandi outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
53.24
0-2Morris Bailey clumsily knocks into Francisco Castro. The referee calls over Morris Bailey and shows him a yellow card! Francisco Castro runs off the knock.
54.53
Eugenio Moriero sees Morris Bailey in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Morris Bailey sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Eishun Kaita reads it well. Excellent save!
55.17
0-2Eugenio Moriero clumsily knocks into Danny Clapham. The referee brings Eugenio Moriero to one side and gives him a warning! Danny Clapham hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
59.01
Morris Bailey makes a simple pass to Trevor Murphy. Trevor Murphy lofts in a cross ball towards Norman Best. Norman Best beats his man to it with a header. Magnificent save by Eishun Kaita!
60.26
0-2Cambridge United have made 3 substitutions with Giorgio Lasalandra replacing Eugenio Moriero, Alistair Weaver replacing Morris Bailey and Wes Terry replacing Norman Best .Coventry City have made 3 substitutions with Terry Barmby replacing Claude Leclercq, Gavin White replacing Fouad El-Karkouri and Joe Philips replacing John Robson .
63.53
Darius Potts decides to run forward with the ball. Darius Potts brings the ball forward. Darius Potts knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Nigel Grimandi is offside!
67.18
Gavin White comes in with a late challenge on Claus Myssing. Gavin White is shown the yellow card! Claus Myssing hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
69.31
Darius Potts comes in with a late challenge on Alistair Weaver. The referee calls over Darius Potts and warns him to calm down! Alistair Weaver stretches but gets up unharmed.
71.56
Gavin White threads the ball through to Nigel Grimandi. Nigel Grimandi sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
73.23
Gavin White chips the ball to his team mate, Nigel Grimandi. Nigel Grimandi knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Claus Myssing.
79.12
Kemal Tiler brings the ball forward. Kemal Tiler chips the ball to his team mate, Alistair Weaver. Alistair Weaver knocks in a cross ball towards Wes Terry. Wes Terry is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Eishun Kaita with no chance!! Goal for Cambridge United!
83.53
Darius Potts kicks a strong pass forward to Francisco Castro. Francisco Castro hits a low pass to Nigel Grimandi. Nigel Grimandi lofts in a cross ball towards Jón Kristinn Finnbogason. Jón Kristinn Finnbogason heads the ball goalwards but is denied by Sebastiao Faria. Excellent save.
84.38
Claus Myssing sees Robert Gray in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. With some swift thinking, Robert Gray plays the ball forward to Jose Vega. Jose Vega shoots from 25 yards his aim is horrendously poor!
89.23
Without breaking stride, Francisco Castro plays the ball forward to Jón Kristinn Finnbogason. Jón Kristinn Finnbogason knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Paolo Mela.
90.00
Francisco Castro flicks a high pass forward. Terry Barmby controls it well on his chest. Terry Barmby threads a neat ball through to Jón Kristinn Finnbogason. Jón Kristinn Finnbogason shoots from outside the area but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
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. Sebastiao Faria (GK)
6
2. Paolo Mela (DEF)
6
3. Robert Gray (DEF)
7
4. Kemal Tiler (DEF)
6
5. Claus Myssing (DEF)
6
6. Eugenio Moriero (MID)
6
7. Morris Bailey (MID)
6
8. Jose Vega (MID)
6
9. Trevor Murphy (ATT)
6
10. Morris Marr (ATT)
6
11. Norman Best (ATT)
6
12. Giorgio Lasalandra (DEF)
6
13. Alistair Weaver (MID)
7
14. Wes Terry (ATT)
8
1. Eishun Kaita (GK)
7
2. Anton Van Dalen (DEF)
6
3. Claude Leclercq (DEF)
6
4. Darius Potts (DEF)
7
5. Duncan McCoist (DEF)
6
6. Fouad El-Karkouri (MID)
7
7. Francisco Castro (MID)
6
8. Danny Clapham (MID)
9
9. John Robson (ATT)
7
10. Nigel Grimandi (ATT)
9
11. Jón Kristinn Finnbogason (ATT)
7
12. Terry Barmby (DEF)
6
13. Gavin White (MID)
5
14. Joe Philips (ATT)
6