Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Moss Rose where Macclesfield Town play Cambridge United in this league cup game. Its a sell-out today with the 5,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Both Macclesfield Town and Cambridge United are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.


0.00
Macclesfield Town kick off the first half!
4.21
Paul Carlton makes a simple pass to Max Deane. Max Deane finds some space and shoots from distance but it is miles over!
18.10
Ashley Myers passes the ball forward to Warren Beagrie. Warren Beagrie finds some space and shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
26.34
Danny Peters chips the ball to his team mate, Ashley Myers. Ashley Myers kicks a strong pass forward to Warren Beagrie. Warren Beagrie lofts in a cross ball towards Max Deane. Max Deane is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
27.10
Danny Insley passes the ball forward to Nigel Scales. Nigel Scales deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rio Woodgate. Rio Woodgate sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's miles wide!
32.24
Ashley Myers brings the ball forward. Ashley Myers deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Daniel Makin. Daniel Makin makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's miles wide!
33.20
Darius Grondin flicks the ball to his team mate, Warren Beagrie. Warren Beagrie shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
34.46
Graham Hunt knocks the ball forward to Rio Woodgate. Rio Woodgate shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
38.10
Nigel Scales makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Wes Evans. Wes Evans shoots from outside the area. It's miles wide!
44.08
Nigel Scales passes the ball forward to Rio Woodgate. Rio Woodgate knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Henry Simonsen who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!


45.00
The second half starts with Cambridge United kicking off!
48.44
Ashley Beattie knocks the ball to his team mate, Ashley Myers. Ashley Myers makes a simple pass to Max Deane. Max Deane knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
51.47
Cambridge United are easily keeping Macclesfield Town at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
53.13
Marcus Hamilton makes a simple pass to Nigel Scales. Nigel Scales threads the ball through to Rio Woodgate. Rio Woodgate knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
60.25
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
67.08
Darius Beckham surges forward with the ball. Darius Beckham makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Shaun Ince but he's offside!
69.08
Danny Insley catches Warren Beagrie on the ankles. Danny Insley is shown the yellow card! Warren Beagrie hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
81.34
Gilles Cutler passes the ball forward to Darius Beckham. Darius Beckham makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Shaun Ince. Shaun Ince knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
83.22
Paul Carlton threads the ball through to Max Deane. Max Deane knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gilles Cutler.
90.00
Nigel Scales makes a probing pass to Shaun Ince. Shaun Ince shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

The game is drawn at 0-0 and so goes to penalties!

The man of the match was awarded to Nigel Scales of Cambridge United

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Full Time Score
Full Time Score: 1 vs 3
Normal Play Goals
Normal Play Goals: 0 vs 0
Penalty Shootout
Penalty Shootout: 1 vs 3
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 1 vs 0
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 4 vs 4
Offsides
Offsides: 1 vs 1
Fouls
Fouls: 0 vs 1
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 1
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 45.945945945946 vs 54.0540540540541
Play Area
Home team third: 27.03%, Midfield: 48.65%, Away team third: 24.32%