Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at R Costings Abbey Stadium where Cambridge United play host to Brighton and Hove Albion. A crowd of 18,643 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Cambridge United and Brighton and Hove Albion are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Paolo Sherwood.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Cambridge United and Brighton and Hove Albion are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Paolo Sherwood.
0.00
0-0Cambridge United kick off and get the match underway!
4.05
0-1Malte Helmer kicks a strong pass forward to Fernando Alves. Fernando Alves lofts in a cross ball towards Oscar Vazquez. Oscar Vazquez outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
12.33
0-1Robert Gray makes a probing pass to Jose Vega. Jose Vega advances with the ball. Jose Vega tries a spectacular long range effort. Rodrigo Rego gathers the ball up comfortably. Good save!
14.19
Malte Helmer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Claudio Garcia. Claudio Garcia knocks in a cross ball towards Daniel Gil. Daniel Gil directs the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by Anton Götz.
15.24
0-1Marco Suker takes a short corner kick, passing the ball to Robert Defoe. Robert Defoe cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
16.04
Jose Vega passes the ball forward to Alistair Weaver. Alistair Weaver lofts in a cross ball towards Jose Vega. Jose Vega flicks the ball with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
20.34
1-1Jose Vega deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Morris Marr. Morris Marr plays a one-two with Wes Terry and advances towards the goal... Ricardo Guerrero clumsily knocks into Morris Marr. Morris Marr appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
21.52
1-1Jermaine Smith makes a probing pass to Norman Best. Norman Best makes a probing pass to Morris Bailey but he's offside!
24.46
Malte Helmer flicks a high pass forward. Dale Joachim collects the pass. Dale Joachim knocks in a cross ball towards Daniel Gil. Daniel Gil powers a header at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
27.49
1-2Robert Gray barges into Dale Joachim. Robert Gray is shown the yellow card! Dale Joachim carries on, but is struggling a bit.
32.56
1-2Ricardo Guerrero threads a neat ball through to Malte Helmer. Seeing a gap ahead, Malte Helmer plays the ball forward to Oscar Vazquez. Oscar Vazquez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
34.12
Fernando Alves makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Daniel Gil. Daniel Gil knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Claus Myssing.
36.45
Morris Bailey flicks a high pass forward. Norman Best holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Norman Best threads the ball through into the box. Jose Vega makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Rodrigo Rego with no chance!! Goal for Cambridge United!
45.00
Arnold Lamey flicks a high pass forward to Daniel Gil who brings the ball under control. Daniel Gil knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
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. Brighton and Hove Albion 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
The second half starts with Brighton and Hove Albion kicking off!
48.49
2-2Showing composure, Malte Helmer laces a weighted ball forward to Daniel Gil. Daniel Gil whips in a cross ball towards Oscar Vazquez. Oscar Vazquez makes a convincing header but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
53.03
Claus Myssing comes in with a late challenge on Ricardo Guerrero. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Ricardo Guerrero grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
55.45
Claus Myssing flicks a high pass forward. Alistair Weaver holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alistair Weaver knocks the ball forward to Morris Marr. Morris Marr whips in a cross ball towards Norman Best. Norman Best makes a looping header on goal. Rodrigo Rego picks it out of the air!
60.28
2-2Cambridge United have made 2 substitutions with Mick Vassell replacing Jose Vega and Trevor Murphy replacing Wes Terry .
61.28
Morris Bailey sees Alistair Weaver in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alistair Weaver lofts in a cross ball towards Morris Marr. Morris Marr rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
63.28
Brighton and Hove Albion have made 2 substitutions with Aki Nurmi replacing Fernando Alves and Eddie Westwood replacing Malte Helmer and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation.
65.38
Robert Gray sees Mick Vassell in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Mick Vassell threads the ball through into the box. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Trevor Murphy provides some space. He shoots at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
66.06
Jermaine Smith pushes mid-way up the pitch. Jermaine Smith darts forward. Jermaine Smith shoots from 20 yards. Rodrigo Rego gathers the ball up comfortably. Good save!
67.36
Norman Best makes a simple pass to Alistair Weaver. Alistair Weaver kicks a strong pass forward to Morris Marr but the referee indicates it's offside!
71.02
Marco Suker makes a high pass forward. Eddie Westwood shows exceptional athleticism as he brings the ball under control. Eddie Westwood makes a simple pass to Claudio Garcia. Claudio Garcia knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
72.57
Eddie Westwood controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Claudio Garcia. Claudio Garcia shoots from 20 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
73.59
Morris Bailey kicks a strong pass forward to Morris Marr. Morris Marr controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Trevor Murphy through on goal. Trevor Murphy shoots from just inside the box but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
77.52
Cambridge United have made a substitution with Talal Bezzai replacing Morris Bailey .
79.31
With vision, Alistair Weaver plays the ball forward to Mick Vassell. Mick Vassell whips in a cross ball towards Trevor Murphy. Trevor Murphy jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
84.36
Alistair Weaver makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Norman Best. Norman Best knocks in a cross ball towards Trevor Murphy. Trevor Murphy flicks the ball with his head. What a cracker!! Rodrigo Rego had no chance!! Goal for Cambridge United!
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
| Jose Vega 16, 36 Morris Marr 61 Trevor Murphy 79, 84 | Oscar Vazquez 4 Daniel Gil 24 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Anton Götz (GK)
6
2. Robert Gray (DEF)
5
3. Jermaine Smith (DEF)
7
4. Claus Myssing (DEF)
6
5. Eugenio Moriero (MID)
6
6. Alistair Weaver (MID)
7
7. Morris Bailey (MID)
6
8. Jose Vega (MID)
9
9. Norman Best (ATT)
7
10. Morris Marr (ATT)
8
11. Wes Terry (ATT)
6
12. Talal Bezzai (MID)
6
13. Mick Vassell (MID)
6
14. Trevor Murphy (ATT)
9
1. Rodrigo Rego (GK)
6
2. Ricardo Guerrero (DEF)
6
3. Marco Suker (DEF)
6
4. Robert Defoe (DEF)
6
5. Fernando Alves (MID)
6
6. Malte Helmer (MID)
6
7. Arnold Lamey (MID)
6
8. Dale Joachim (MID)
6
9. Daniel Gil (ATT)
7
10. Oscar Vazquez (ATT)
7
11. Claudio Garcia (ATT)
6
12. Eddie Westwood (ATT)
6
13. Marin Pancu (DEF)
0
14. Aki Nurmi (DEF)
6