Match Report
| Cambridge United | Cambridge United |  |  | Burnley | Burnley | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Liam Chadwick | L. Chadwick |  | 62 | G |  | 1 | | G | 60 | | Max Williamson | M. Williamson | |||||||||
| Ian Croft | I. Croft | | 71 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 60 | | Greg Bowyer | G. Bowyer | |||||||||
| Jody Naylor | J. Naylor | | 60 | D | | 3 | |  | D | 59 | | Brian Croft | B. Croft | ||||||||
| Nwankwo Jobson | N. Jobson | | 58 | D | | | 4 | | D | 58 |  | Claudio Rey | C. Rey | ||||||||
| Iago Silva | I. Silva |  | 60 | M | | 5 | | M | 71 | | Fredrik Ball | F. Ball | |||||||||
| Eddie Benjamin | E. Benjamin | | 57 | M | | 6 | | M | 68 | | Adam Mills | A. Mills | |||||||||
| Francis Haynes | F. Haynes | | 52 | M | | 7 | | M | 64 | | Francis Smithe | F. Smithe | |||||||||
| Del Dryden | D. Dryden | | 50 | M | | 8 | | M | 59 | | David Mendonca | D. Mendonca | |||||||||
| Alberto Byrne | A. Byrne | | 73 | A | | 9 | | A | 63 | | Gavin Richards | G. Richards | |||||||||
| Ugo Shaw | U. Shaw | | 62 | A | | 10 | | A | 62 | | Sol Galli | S. Galli | |||||||||
| Mark Talan | M. Talan |  | 57 | A | | 11 | | A | 56 | | Bill Haynes | B. Haynes | |||||||||
| Ugo Mckay | U. Mckay | | 56 | D | | 12 | | G | 58 | | Darren Copping | D. Copping | |||||||||
| Neil Jacobs | N. Jacobs | | 55 | D | | 13 | | D | 57 | | Nicholas Luzhny | N. Luzhny | |||||||||
| Gary Rowett | G. Rowett | | 53 | D | | 14 | | D | 57 | | Marvin Bellamy | M. Bellamy | |||||||||
 today's match is sponsored by Red Cross |
Match Report
Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at R Costings Abbey Stadium where Cambridge United play host to Burnley. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Cambridge United and Burnley are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by David Minto.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Cambridge United and Burnley are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by David Minto.
0.00
0-0Cambridge United get the match underway!
14.16
0-0Eddie Benjamin makes a probing pass to Ugo Shaw. Ugo Shaw knocks in a cross ball towards Mark Talan. Mark Talan knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by Max Williamson.
15.39
0-0Del Dryden takes the corner, driving a low ball out to the edge of the box. Jody Naylor makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it flies wide!
18.14
0-0Nwankwo Jobson makes a probing pass to Iago Silva. Iago Silva deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alberto Byrne. Alberto Byrne knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
22.15
Fredrik Ball controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Bill Haynes. Bill Haynes shoots from 20 yards but Liam Chadwick is on top of it.
24.33
0-1David Mendonca knocks the ball forward to Bill Haynes. Bill Haynes plays the ball forward to Sol Galli who has made a great run into the box. Sol Galli muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It's there!! Liam Chadwick has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
27.23
0-1Fredrik Ball comes in with a late challenge on Del Dryden. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Del Dryden stretches but gets up unharmed.
28.53
Alberto Byrne comes in with a late challenge on Claudio Rey. Alberto Byrne is shown the yellow card! Claudio Rey runs off the knock.
30.37
0-1Brian Croft flicks the ball to his team mate, Fredrik Ball. Fredrik Ball chips the ball to his team mate, Bill Haynes. Bill Haynes puts a great ball through. Sol Galli runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
38.55
Francis Smithe hits a low pass to Sol Galli. Sol Galli plays a scrappy one-two with Gavin Richards and stumbles forward towards the goal... Sol Galli shoots from just inside the box. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
39.32
0-1Francis Smithe makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Bill Haynes. Bill Haynes plays a one-two with Gavin Richards and advances towards the goal... Bill Haynes muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it is shockingly off target!
40.28
Eddie Benjamin threads a neat ball through to Alberto Byrne. Alberto Byrne rushes past Greg Bowyer! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Alberto Byrne provides some space. He unleashes a blazing shot at goal. Max Williamson is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
44.11
1-1Adam Mills catches Del Dryden on the ankles. The referee warns Adam Mills to calm down! Del Dryden hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
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. Burnley also appear unchanged since the first half. The Burnley players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Burnley kick off the second half!
49.45
Jody Naylor hacks Gavin Richards from behind! Jody Naylor is given a warning by the referee! Gavin Richards stretches but gets up unharmed.
54.06
Francis Smithe flicks a high pass forward. Gavin Richards collects the pass. Gavin Richards tries a spectacular long range effort but it goes wide for a goal kick.
57.56
Adam Mills threads a neat ball through to Bill Haynes. Bill Haynes lofts in a cross ball towards Gavin Richards. Gavin Richards outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward his aim is horrendously poor!
60.04
David Mendonca barges into Eddie Benjamin. The referee calls over David Mendonca and shows him a yellow card! Eddie Benjamin runs off the knock.
63.38
Nwankwo Jobson launches a long ball forward into the other half. Ugo Shaw skips past Greg Bowyer! Ugo Shaw side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but Max Williamson reads it well. Good save!
67.06
Adam Mills threads a neat ball through to Gavin Richards. Gavin Richards knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ian Croft.
78.08
Francis Haynes decides to run forward with the ball. Francis Haynes passes the ball forward to Alberto Byrne. Alberto Byrne shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Alberto Byrne scores for Cambridge United!!
85.04
Ian Croft makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Francis Haynes. Seeing a gap ahead, Francis Haynes plays the ball forward to Ugo Shaw. Ugo Shaw plays a one-two with Alberto Byrne and rushes in on goal... Ugo Shaw takes a shot at goal but it flies just wide!
87.24
2-1Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Alberto Byrne 40, 78 | Sol Galli 24 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Alberto Byrne of Cambridge United |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Liam Chadwick (GK)
6
2. Ian Croft (DEF)
6
3. Jody Naylor (DEF)
6
4. Nwankwo Jobson (DEF)
6
5. Iago Silva (MID)
6
6. Eddie Benjamin (MID)
7
7. Francis Haynes (MID)
8
8. Del Dryden (MID)
6
9. Alberto Byrne (ATT)
9
10. Ugo Shaw (ATT)
7
11. Mark Talan (ATT)
6
12. Ugo Mckay (DEF)
0
13. Neil Jacobs (DEF)
0
14. Gary Rowett (DEF)
0
1. Max Williamson (GK)
6
2. Greg Bowyer (DEF)
6
3. Brian Croft (DEF)
6
4. Claudio Rey (DEF)
6
5. Fredrik Ball (MID)
6
6. Adam Mills (MID)
6
7. Francis Smithe (MID)
7
8. David Mendonca (MID)
5
9. Gavin Richards (ATT)
6
10. Sol Galli (ATT)
8
11. Bill Haynes (ATT)
7
12. Darren Copping (GK)
0
13. Nicholas Luzhny (DEF)
0
14. Marvin Bellamy (DEF)
0