Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at R Costings Abbey Stadium where Cambridge United play host to Liverpool. A crowd of 18,872 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Both Cambridge United and Liverpool are lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Teddy Williams.
The pitch is in great condition.
Both Cambridge United and Liverpool are lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Teddy Williams.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Liverpool kick off!
3.21
0-0Rio Burgess sees Kevin Szepan in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Kevin Szepan threads the ball through to Rio Burgess but he's offside!
4.37
0-0George Kahn knocks the ball forward to Trevor Murphy. Trevor Murphy knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Philip Lassiter.
8.51
0-0Rio Burgess takes it forward alone. Rio Burgess knocks the ball forward, putting Quim Reis through on goal. Jermaine Smith comes in with a late challenge on Quim Reis. Quim Reis appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
9.40
0-0Rio Burgess flicks a high pass forward to Alan Merson who brings the ball under control. Alan Merson sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Superb reactions from Anton Götz. What a save!
12.56
Kevin Szepan changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Kevin Szepan shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Superb keeping!
14.24
0-1Kevin Szepan threads a neat ball through to Adam Beckham. Adam Beckham plays a one-two with Joe Campbell and rushes in on goal... Adam Beckham shoots from just inside the box. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
18.03
Kevin Szepan sees space and advances. Kevin Szepan deftly passes the ball to Alan Merson, releasing him through on goal. Alan Merson side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
26.19
Kevin Szepan flicks the ball to his team mate, Alan Merson. Alan Merson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
32.05
Trevor Murphy makes a simple pass to Wes Terry. Wes Terry shoots from 25 yards. The ball comes in low, but Diego Peralta smothers it!
36.43
Rio Burgess hits a low pass to Joe Campbell. Joe Campbell sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Well saved!
38.17
0-2Kevin Szepan catches George Kahn on the ankles. Kevin Szepan is warned by the referee! George Kahn carries on, but is struggling a bit.
40.31
0-2Emile Beckham barges into Kevin Szepan. The referee brings Emile Beckham to one side and gives him a warning! Kevin Szepan runs off the knock.
44.34
Rio Burgess makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kevin Szepan. Kevin Szepan plays a one-two with Adam Beckham and advances towards the goal... Kevin Szepan side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Liverpool!
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. Liverpool 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 Cambridge United kicking off!
49.57
Kevin Szepan makes a simple pass to Joe Campbell. Joe Campbell plays a scrappy one-two with Adam Beckham and stumbles forward towards the goal... Joe Campbell shows great control and tries a shot on goal but somehow Anton Götz manages to keep it out.
53.39
0-3Lars Bratseth knocks the ball forward to Wes Terry. Wes Terry whips in a cross ball towards Trevor Murphy. Trevor Murphy is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
60.00
0-3Liverpool have made a substitution with Ross Moore replacing Quim Reis .
65.45
George Kahn flicks a high pass forward to Emile Beckham who brings the ball under control. Emile Beckham kicks a strong pass forward to Trevor Murphy. Trevor Murphy knocks in a cross ball towards Norman Best. Norman Best makes a looping header on goal but it slams into the crowd!
66.35
George Kahn makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Emile Beckham. Emile Beckham flicks a high pass forward. Jose Vega controls it well on his chest. Jose Vega knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
67.01
Lars Bratseth plays the ball forward to Wes Terry. Wes Terry finds some space and shoots from distance but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
69.47
Jermaine Smith deftly passes the ball to his team mate, George Kahn. George Kahn threads a neat ball through to Wes Terry. Wes Terry lofts in a cross ball towards Jose Vega. Jose Vega finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it is miles over!
73.46
Rio Burgess chips the ball to his team mate, Kevin Szepan. Kevin Szepan shoots from 25 yards but Anton Götz is on top of it.
77.02
Cambridge United have made 2 substitutions with Alistair Weaver replacing Trevor Murphy and Daniel Greaves replacing Norman Best and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation.
78.08
Alistair Weaver comes in with a late challenge on Philip Lassiter. Alistair Weaver is warned by the referee! Philip Lassiter grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
81.35
Rio Burgess makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Joe Campbell. Joe Campbell knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Kevin Szepan is offside!
84.41
Emile Beckham makes a simple pass to Jose Vega. Jose Vega whips in a cross ball towards Wes Terry. Wes Terry is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it is tipped over by Diego Peralta.
85.03
0-3Emile Beckham takes the corner, chipping the ball into the box. Neil Hitchcock reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
89.26
Neil Hitchcock flicks a high pass forward. Damien Allman comfortably collects the pass. Damien Allman threads a neat ball through to Ross Moore. Ross Moore passes the ball forward but Kevin Szepan is offside!
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
| Adam Beckham 14 Alan Merson 18 Kevin Szepan 44 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Anton Götz (GK)
7
2. Robert Gray (DEF)
6
3. Jermaine Smith (DEF)
6
4. George Kahn (DEF)
6
5. Giorgio Lasalandra (DEF)
6
6. Lars Bratseth (MID)
6
7. Emile Beckham (MID)
6
8. Trevor Murphy (ATT)
6
9. Jose Vega (MID)
6
10. Wes Terry (ATT)
6
11. Norman Best (ATT)
6
12. Les Wright (MID)
0
13. Alistair Weaver (MID)
5
14. Daniel Greaves (ATT)
6
1. Diego Peralta (GK)
6
2. Danny Barrett (DEF)
6
3. Philip Lassiter (DEF)
6
4. Neil Hitchcock (DEF)
6
5. Damien Allman (DEF)
6
6. Rio Burgess (MID)
7
7. Kevin Szepan (MID)
9
8. Adam Beckham (ATT)
8
9. Alan Merson (ATT)
7
10. Joe Campbell (ATT)
7
11. Quim Reis (ATT)
6
12. Nigel Grondin (ATT)
0
13. Daniel Jeda (MID)
0
14. Ross Moore (ATT)
6