Match Report
| Cambridge United | Cambridge United |  |  | Barnsley | Barnsley | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Bill Beckham | B. Beckham |  | 39 | G |  |  | 1 | | G | 52 | | Steven Morris | S. Morris | ||||||||
| Tim Chivu | T. Chivu |  | 51 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 56 | | Simon Marsden | S. Marsden | |||||||||
| Glynn Armstrong | G. Armstrong | | 47 | D | | 3 | | D | 51 | | Kevin Pallister | K. Pallister | |||||||||
| James Sturridge | J. Sturridge | | 41 | D | | 4 | | | D | 46 | | Matt Sinclair | M. Sinclair | ||||||||
| Jamie Joachim | J. Joachim | | 39 | D | | 5 | | M | 50 | | George Lightfoot | G. Lightfoot | |||||||||
| Andy Tiler | A. Tiler | | 52 | M | | 6 | | M | 48 | | Jonathan Whelan | J. Whelan | |||||||||
| Eoin Mowbray | E. Mowbray | | 48 | M | | 7 | | M | 48 |  | Aniello Marasco | A. Marasco | |||||||||
| Max Gerrard | M. Gerrard | | 46 | M | | 8 | | M | 45 | | Chris Davies | C. Davies | |||||||||
| Ralph Neville | R. Neville | | 42 | A | | 9 | | A | 44 | | Michael Cooper | M. Cooper | |||||||||
| Brian Hulme | B. Hulme | | 38 | A | | 10 | | A | 44 | | Des Vassell | D. Vassell | |||||||||
| Alexander Cole | A. Cole | | 38 | A | | 11 | | A | 40 | | Craig Butt | C. Butt | |||||||||
| Henry Hughes | H. Hughes | | 46 | M | | 12 | | D | 46 | | Peter Ljungberg | P. Ljungberg | |||||||||
| Marvin Sheringham | M. Sheringham | | 45 | M | | 13 | | G | 44 | | Ross Mccann | R. Mccann | |||||||||
| Duncan Kirkland | D. Kirkland | | 43 | M | | 14 | | M | 42 | | Stan Wainwright | S. Wainwright | |||||||||
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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 Barnsley. A crowd of 2,435 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Cambridge United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Barnsley appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Richard Benali.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Cambridge United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Barnsley appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Richard Benali.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Barnsley kick off!
2.42
1-0Max Gerrard changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Max Gerrard lofts in a cross ball towards Alexander Cole. Alexander Cole makes a convincing header. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Cambridge United!
8.02
1-0Andy Tiler hits a low pass to Ralph Neville. Ralph Neville threads a neat, attacking ball through to Alexander Cole. Alexander Cole comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
9.10
1-0Jonathan Whelan threads a neat ball through to Craig Butt. Craig Butt knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Glynn Armstrong.
12.07
Eoin Mowbray passes the ball forward to Ralph Neville. Ralph Neville knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Steven Morris who gathers it comfortably.
18.14
Jamie Joachim threads a neat ball through to Andy Tiler. Andy Tiler sees Alexander Cole in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alexander Cole controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
27.33
Tim Chivu flicks a high pass forward to Eoin Mowbray who brings the ball under control. Eoin Mowbray flicks a high pass forward. Brian Hulme controls it well on his chest. Brian Hulme knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Steven Morris who gathers it comfortably.
39.09
Aniello Marasco passes the ball forward to Des Vassell. Des Vassell controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Barnsley are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
44.52
Jonathan Whelan sees Michael Cooper in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Michael Cooper lofts in a cross ball towards Des Vassell. Des Vassell heads the ball goalwards but it flies well off target!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Cambridge United appear unchanged since the first half. Barnsley also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Cambridge United kick off!
47.56
Kevin Pallister flicks a high pass forward. Aniello Marasco collects the pass. Aniello Marasco decides to run forward with the ball. Aniello Marasco finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies wide!
48.22
Jonathan Whelan knocks the ball to his team mate, Des Vassell. Des Vassell edges inside the box! Some silky footwork from Des Vassell provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it slams into the crowd!
53.26
Andy Tiler flicks the ball to his team mate, Brian Hulme. Brian Hulme flicks a high pass forward. Ralph Neville controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Ralph Neville muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
65.08
James Sturridge makes a probing pass to Eoin Mowbray. Eoin Mowbray flicks a high ball forward to Ralph Neville who takes it down. Ralph Neville knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Kevin Pallister.
66.32
Andy Tiler deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alexander Cole. Alexander Cole knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
69.58
Jonathan Whelan threads a neat ball through to Des Vassell. Des Vassell shoots from outside the area but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
71.16
Kevin Pallister threads the ball through to Aniello Marasco. Aniello Marasco chips the ball to his team mate, Michael Cooper. Michael Cooper knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
73.32
2-0Kevin Pallister clumsily knocks into Alexander Cole. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Alexander Cole runs off the knock.
75.48
Eoin Mowbray hits a low pass to Brian Hulme. Brian Hulme whips in a cross ball towards Alexander Cole. Alexander Cole is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
81.04
Kevin Pallister knocks the ball to his team mate, Jonathan Whelan. Jonathan Whelan changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Jonathan Whelan knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Bill Beckham who gathers it comfortably.
83.52
Jonathan Whelan threads a neat ball through to Des Vassell. Des Vassell lofts in a cross ball towards Craig Butt. Craig Butt is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's there!! Bill Beckham has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
89.52
Andy Tiler runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Andy Tiler whips in a cross ball towards Alexander Cole. Alexander Cole rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
90.00
Aniello Marasco makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Des Vassell. Des Vassell shoots from long range but he balloons it over the crossbar!
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
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Ralph Neville of Cambridge United |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Bill Beckham (GK)
6
2. Tim Chivu (DEF)
7
3. Glynn Armstrong (DEF)
6
4. James Sturridge (DEF)
6
5. Jamie Joachim (DEF)
6
6. Andy Tiler (MID)
8
7. Eoin Mowbray (MID)
7
8. Max Gerrard (MID)
7
9. Ralph Neville (ATT)
8
10. Brian Hulme (ATT)
7
11. Alexander Cole (ATT)
8
12. Henry Hughes (MID)
0
13. Marvin Sheringham (MID)
0
14. Duncan Kirkland (MID)
0
1. Steven Morris (GK)
6
2. Simon Marsden (DEF)
6
3. Kevin Pallister (DEF)
6
4. Matt Sinclair (DEF)
6
5. George Lightfoot (MID)
6
6. Jonathan Whelan (MID)
8
7. Aniello Marasco (MID)
7
8. Chris Davies (MID)
6
9. Michael Cooper (ATT)
6
10. Des Vassell (ATT)
7
11. Craig Butt (ATT)
8
12. Peter Ljungberg (DEF)
0
13. Ross Mccann (GK)
0
14. Stan Wainwright (MID)
0