Match Report
| Cambridge United | Cambridge United |  |  | Southend United | Southend United | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Bill Beckham | B. Beckham |  | 39 | G |  |  | 1 | | G | 61 | | Scott Kirkland | S. Kirkland | ||||||||
| Tim Chivu | T. Chivu |  | 51 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 57 | | Alistair Davies | A. Davies | |||||||||
| Glynn Armstrong | G. Armstrong | | 47 | D | | 3 | | D | 54 | | Mervin Lloyd | M. Lloyd | |||||||||
| James Sturridge | J. Sturridge | | 41 | D | | 4 | | D | 51 | | Gavin Milligan | G. Milligan | |||||||||
| Jamie Joachim | J. Joachim | | 39 | D | | 5 | | D | 48 | | Edward Whelan | E. Whelan | |||||||||
| Andy Tiler | A. Tiler | | 52 | M | | 6 | | M | 55 |  | Cristiano Antunes | C. Antunes | |||||||||
| Eoin Mowbray | E. Mowbray | | 48 | M | | 7 | | M | 55 | | Max Benjamin | M. Benjamin | |||||||||
| Max Gerrard | M. Gerrard | | 46 | M | | 8 | | A | 47 | | Nigel Milburn | N. Milburn | |||||||||
| Ralph Neville | R. Neville | | 43 | A | | 9 | | A | 43 | | Jacob White | J. White | |||||||||
| Brian Hulme | B. Hulme | | 38 | A | | 10 | | | A | 42 | | Nwankwo Woodgate | N. Woodgate | ||||||||
| Alexander Cole | A. Cole | | 38 | A | | 11 | | A | 40 | | Gavin Nicholls | G. Nicholls | |||||||||
| Henry Hughes | H. Hughes | | 46 | M | | 12 | | G | 56 | | Darius Moncur | D. Moncur | |||||||||
| Marvin Sheringham | M. Sheringham | | 45 | M | | 13 | | M | 51 | | Marvin Bowyer | M. Bowyer | |||||||||
| Duncan Kirkland | D. Kirkland | | 43 | M | | 14 | | G | 47 | | James Croft | J. Croft | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
Snow flakes fill the overcast sky here at R Costings Abbey Stadium where Cambridge United play host to Southend United. A crowd of 2,746 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Cambridge United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Southend United appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Alan Vernazza.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Cambridge United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Southend United appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Alan Vernazza.
0.00
0-0Southend United kick off and get the match underway!
8.50
0-0Max Gerrard makes a simple pass to Ralph Neville. Ralph Neville controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
9.35
0-1Max Benjamin flicks the ball to his team mate, Nigel Milburn. Nigel Milburn controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. What a cracker!! Bill Beckham had no chance!! Goal for Southend United!
12.02
0-1Gavin Nicholls barges into James Sturridge. The referee warns Gavin Nicholls to calm down! James Sturridge stretches but gets up unharmed.
18.56
Max Gerrard makes a probing pass to Ralph Neville. Ralph Neville lofts in a cross ball towards Alexander Cole. Alexander Cole makes a convincing header but it flies wide!
28.52
Edward Whelan kicks a strong pass forward to Max Benjamin. Max Benjamin makes an attacking run forward. Max Benjamin whips in a cross ball towards Gavin Nicholls. Gavin Nicholls is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Bill Beckham is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
32.17
0-2Edward Whelan takes a quick throw-in, lobbing the ball to the feet of Gavin Milligan. Gavin Milligan threads the ball through to Max Benjamin. Max Benjamin flicks a high pass forward to Nwankwo Woodgate who brings the ball under control. Nwankwo Woodgate rushes past James Sturridge! Nwankwo Woodgate rockets a shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous stop!
34.02
0-2Max Benjamin flicks a high pass forward. Nwankwo Woodgate collects the pass. Nwankwo Woodgate sees Gavin Nicholls just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Glynn Armstrong barges into Gavin Nicholls. Penalty not given!!
39.13
Glynn Armstrong threads the ball through to Max Gerrard. Max Gerrard sees a break and surges forward. Max Gerrard sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
45.00
Ralph Neville clumsily knocks into Mervin Lloyd. The referee brings Ralph Neville to one side and gives him a warning! Mervin Lloyd stretches but gets up unharmed.
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. Southend United also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Cambridge United kick off!
54.23
Mervin Lloyd barges into Eoin Mowbray. Mervin Lloyd is warned by the referee! Eoin Mowbray stretches but gets up unharmed.
55.34
Mervin Lloyd clumsily knocks into Max Gerrard. Mervin Lloyd is warned by the referee again! Max Gerrard stretches but gets up unharmed.
57.56
0-2Eoin Mowbray flicks the ball to his team mate, Brian Hulme. Brian Hulme knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
59.21
Max Benjamin flicks a high pass forward. Jacob White controls it well on his chest. Jacob White threads a neat ball through to Gavin Nicholls. Gavin Nicholls looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Bill Beckham is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
61.21
0-3Southend United have made 2 substitutions with Darius Moncur replacing Max Benjamin and Marvin Bowyer replacing Nwankwo Woodgate and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 5-3-2 formation.
63.22
Nigel Milburn catches Eoin Mowbray on the ankles. The referee brings Nigel Milburn to one side and gives him a warning! Eoin Mowbray hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
65.08
0-3Brian Hulme clumsily knocks into Gavin Milligan. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Gavin Milligan stretches but gets up unharmed.
73.34
Max Gerrard plays the ball forward to Ralph Neville. Ralph Neville finds some space and shoots from distance. Scott Kirkland effortlessly gets down and covers it.
77.24
Southend United have made a substitution with James Croft replacing Mervin Lloyd .
79.47
Without breaking stride, Darius Moncur plays the ball forward to Marvin Bowyer. Marvin Bowyer knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Tim Chivu.
84.25
Max Gerrard makes a probing pass to Brian Hulme. Brian Hulme shoots from long range but it's a lousy effort!
85.31
Tim Chivu pushes mid-way up the pitch. Tim Chivu runs straight at the opposition's defence. Tim Chivu knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Edward Whelan.
87.27
Glynn Armstrong pushes mid-way up the pitch. Glynn Armstrong plays the ball forward to Alexander Cole. Alexander Cole knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by James Croft.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Nigel Milburn 9 Gavin Nicholls 29, 59 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Max Benjamin of Southend United |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Bill Beckham (GK)
6
2. Tim Chivu (DEF)
6
3. Glynn Armstrong (DEF)
7
4. James Sturridge (DEF)
6
5. Jamie Joachim (DEF)
6
6. Andy Tiler (MID)
6
7. Eoin Mowbray (MID)
6
8. Max Gerrard (MID)
7
9. Ralph Neville (ATT)
6
10. Brian Hulme (ATT)
5
11. Alexander Cole (ATT)
6
12. Henry Hughes (MID)
0
13. Marvin Sheringham (MID)
0
14. Duncan Kirkland (MID)
0
1. Scott Kirkland (GK)
6
2. Alistair Davies (DEF)
6
3. Mervin Lloyd (DEF)
5
4. Gavin Milligan (DEF)
6
5. Edward Whelan (DEF)
6
6. Cristiano Antunes (MID)
6
7. Max Benjamin (MID)
9
8. Nigel Milburn (ATT)
8
9. Jacob White (ATT)
6
10. Nwankwo Woodgate (ATT)
6
11. Gavin Nicholls (ATT)
9
12. Darius Moncur (GK)
6
13. Marvin Bowyer (MID)
6
14. James Croft (GK)
6