Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at R Costings Abbey Stadium where Cambridge United play host to Walsall. A crowd of 13,919 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Cambridge United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Walsall appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Dean Smith.
The pitch is in great condition.
Cambridge United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Walsall appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Dean Smith.
0.00
0-0Walsall kick off!
4.49
0-0Jimmy Roux hits a low pass to Carl Pallister. Carl Pallister knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ross Myers.
6.06
0-1Carl Pallister passes the ball forward to David Oliver. David Oliver lofts in a cross ball towards Carl Pallister. With a superhuman jump, Carl Pallister connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. It's there!! Richard Palmer has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
9.01
Eddie Forbes threads the ball through to Carl Pallister. Carl Pallister knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
10.15
0-1Ferry Sikora catches Dean Heskey on the ankles. The referee warns Ferry Sikora to calm down! Dean Heskey runs off the knock.
12.03
0-1Jimmy Roux hits a low pass to Eddie Forbes. Eddie Forbes knocks in a cross ball towards Carl Pallister. Carl Pallister rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
15.55
Jimmy Roux makes a probing pass to Ferry Sikora. Ferry Sikora chips the ball to his team mate, Eddie Forbes. Eddie Forbes rushes past Ralph Impey! Eddie Forbes muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
16.06
Carl Pallister flicks a high pass forward. David Oliver holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. David Oliver tries a spectacular long range effort. The keeper, Richard Palmer, sees it late!! Goal for Walsall!
21.50
Ross Myers threads a neat ball through to Dean Bailey. Dean Bailey hits a low pass to Tiziano Sbaglia. Tiziano Sbaglia shoots from long range his aim is horrendously poor!
22.24
Dean Bailey flicks a high pass forward. Tiziano Sbaglia controls it well on his chest. Tiziano Sbaglia plays a quick one-two with Dean Heskey and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Tiziano Sbaglia provides some space. He shoots at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
26.12
With imagination, Dean Heskey plays the ball forward to Mick Murrin. Mick Murrin controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
27.38
Tiziano Sbaglia takes it forward alone. Tiziano Sbaglia knocks in a cross ball towards Dean Heskey. Dean Heskey connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
30.04
Ralph Impey makes a probing pass to Mick Murrin. Mick Murrin controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Carl Charlton. Carl Charlton lofts in a cross ball towards Dean Heskey. Dean Heskey connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
33.40
Carl Pallister sees a break and surges forward. Carl Pallister knocks in a cross ball towards Fabrice Blanc. Fabrice Blanc rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it's well over the bar!
38.40
With some swift thinking, Carl Pallister plays the ball forward to Jimmy Roux. Jimmy Roux knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Sebastian Töpfer.
42.03
Ralph Impey flicks a high ball forward to Ruud Van Putten who takes it down. Ruud Van Putten flicks a high ball forward to Dean Bailey who takes it down. Dean Bailey shoots from long range but it is miles over!
44.03
2-2Carl Pallister hits a low pass to Fabrice Blanc. Fabrice Blanc deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Carl Pallister but the linesman indicates offside!
45.00
2-2Wayne Oakes flicks a high pass forward. Carl Charlton collects the pass. Carl Charlton sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Magnificent save by Robbie Hibbs!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Cambridge United appear unchanged since the first half. Walsall also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Cambridge United kick off!
49.29
Ross Myers knocks the ball to his team mate, Wayne Oakes. Wayne Oakes threads a neat ball through to Carl Charlton. Carl Charlton tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
53.50
2-2Ross Myers controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mick Murrin. Mick Murrin skips past Joris Van Haaren! Some awkward footwork from Mick Murrin provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward but is denied by Ferry Sikora. Excellent block.
59.18
Carl Pallister advances with the ball. Carl Pallister whips in a cross ball towards David Oliver. David Oliver is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
60.26
2-2Walsall have made a substitution with Francisco Vazquez replacing Jimmy Roux .
61.30
Dean Bailey flicks a high pass forward. Mick Murrin holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Mick Murrin controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Wayne Oakes through on goal. Wayne Oakes cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
67.45
Ralph Impey flicks a high pass forward. Dean Bailey controls it well on his chest. Dean Bailey threads the ball through to Carl Charlton. Carl Charlton whips in a cross ball towards Mick Murrin. Mick Murrin fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. Good keeping from Robbie Hibbs as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
68.56
3-2Corner kick to Cambridge United. Tiziano Sbaglia plays it short to Wayne Oakes. Wayne Oakes chests the ball down and with a fluid motion, flicks the ball across into the box. Eddie Forbes reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
69.16
Syd Moncur passes the ball forward to Carl Pallister. Carl Pallister flicks the ball to his team mate, David Oliver. David Oliver knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
71.18
3-2The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
73.25
David Oliver plays the ball forward to Francisco Vazquez. Francisco Vazquez whips in a cross ball towards Fabrice Blanc. Fabrice Blanc makes a looping header on goal. Solid save from Richard Palmer.
75.16
Ruud Van Putten flicks a high pass forward. Carl Charlton controls it well on his chest. Carl Charlton knocks the ball to his team mate, Dean Heskey. Dean Heskey shoots from 20 yards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
77.49
Mick Murrin knocks the ball forward to Carl Charlton. Carl Charlton knocks in a cross ball towards Mick Murrin. Mick Murrin heads the ball goalwards. Magnificent save by Robbie Hibbs!
78.13
Ross Myers flicks a high pass forward to Wayne Oakes who brings the ball under control. Wayne Oakes flicks a high pass forward. Dean Bailey holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Dean Bailey sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
79.20
Ross Myers makes a probing pass to Carl Charlton. Carl Charlton flicks a high pass forward. Dean Heskey holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Dean Heskey plays a quick one-two with Carl Charlton and rushes in on goal... Dean Heskey looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It curls slightly but is blocked by Joris Van Haaren.
81.43
3-2David Oliver hacks Ross Myers from behind! The referee calls over David Oliver and warns him to calm down! Ross Myers grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
85.51
With a delightful solo run, Fabrice Blanc stretches the opposition's defence. Fabrice Blanc knocks in a cross ball towards Eddie Forbes. Eddie Forbes rises majestically and gets a header on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
89.48
Ruud Van Putten flicks a high pass forward to Dean Bailey who brings the ball under control. Dean Bailey passes the ball forward to Tiziano Sbaglia. Tiziano Sbaglia knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Dean Heskey 27, 30 Wayne Oakes 61 | Carl Pallister 6 David Oliver 16 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Richard Palmer (GK)
6
2. Ruud Van Putten (DEF)
6
3. Ralph Impey (DEF)
6
4. Ross Myers (DEF)
7
5. Sebastian Töpfer (DEF)
6
6. Wayne Oakes (MID)
7
7. Tiziano Sbaglia (MID)
7
8. Dean Bailey (MID)
6
9. Carl Charlton (ATT)
7
10. Mick Murrin (ATT)
7
11. Dean Heskey (ATT)
9
12. Rio Midgley (ATT)
0
13. Michael Priestley (ATT)
0
14. Dean Gardner (MID)
0
1. Robbie Hibbs (GK)
7
2. Gianfranco Ferron (DEF)
6
3. Joris Van Haaren (DEF)
6
4. Syd Moncur (DEF)
6
5. Ferry Sikora (DEF)
6
6. Jimmy Roux (MID)
6
7. Carl Pallister (MID)
9
8. Fabrice Blanc (ATT)
6
9. David Oliver (ATT)
7
10. Marvin Sherwood (ATT)
6
11. Eddie Forbes (ATT)
6
12. Toni Bugnet (MID)
0
13. John Stewart (MID)
0
14. Francisco Vazquez (GK)
6