Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Dog & Duck ground where AFC Rushden & Diamonds play host to Cambridge United. A crowd of 4,796 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
AFC Rushden & Diamonds are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Cambridge United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Alan Bould.
The pitch is in good condition.
AFC Rushden & Diamonds are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Cambridge United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Alan Bould.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and AFC Rushden & Diamonds kick off!
2.40
0-0Alberto Mustoe barges into Tommy Prior. The referee brings Alberto Mustoe to one side and gives him a warning! Tommy Prior stretches but gets up unharmed.
6.00
0-0Brian Clemence makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Neil Greig. Neil Greig sees Jacob Powell in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jacob Powell shoots from long range but it whistles just wide of the post!
9.28
0-0Clive Harrison knocks the ball forward to Shaun Ripley. Shaun Ripley shoots from distance. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
15.57
Alberto Mustoe chips the ball to his team mate, Peter Lloyd. Peter Lloyd sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
16.39
John Minto flicks a high pass forward. Alberto Mustoe easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alberto Mustoe knocks the ball to his team mate, Shaun Ripley. Shaun Ripley shoots from 25 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
20.54
0-0Alexandre Loureiro flicks a high ball forward to John Peters who takes it down. John Peters knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Brian Clemence.
24.49
With vision, Alexandre Loureiro laces a through ball forward to John Peters. John Peters whips in a cross ball towards Peter Lloyd. Peter Lloyd jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Roy Moeliker didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
27.28
0-0Tommy Prior runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Tommy Prior deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ben Plowright but the linesman indicates offside!
28.07
0-0There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
32.30
Under pressure, Alec Morton clears the ball far upfield. Jacob Powell shoots from distance but it flies just wide!
33.39
1-0With some swift thinking, Stephen Middleton plays the ball forward to Ben Plowright. Ben Plowright shoots from outside the area. It's there!! Sylvain Carlton has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
39.32
Clive Harrison threads a neat ball through to Peter Lloyd. Peter Lloyd shoots from 20 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
45.00
1-0Tommy Prior hacks Alberto Mustoe from behind! The referee brings Tommy Prior to one side and gives him a warning! Alberto Mustoe carries on, but is struggling a bit.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. AFC Rushden & Diamonds appear unchanged since the first half. Cambridge United also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Cambridge United kick off the second half!
47.32
Nicholas Howey makes a probing pass to Clive Harrison. Clive Harrison knocks the ball forward to Shaun Ripley. Shaun Ripley sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies just wide!
63.19
Clive Harrison flicks a high pass forward. Peter Lloyd holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Peter Lloyd shoots from outside the area. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
66.18
Neil Greig flicks a high pass forward. Jacob Powell collects the pass. Jacob Powell rushes past Darius George! Jacob Powell strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but Sylvain Carlton reads it well. Superb keeping!
69.31
Alexandre Loureiro comes in with a late challenge on Neil Greig. The referee warns Alexandre Loureiro to calm down! Neil Greig hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
71.54
Jacob Powell hacks Nicholas Howey from behind! The referee calls over Jacob Powell and warns him to calm down! Nicholas Howey stretches but gets up unharmed.
72.55
Neil Greig deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jacob Powell. Jacob Powell knocks the ball to his team mate, Ben Plowright. Ben Plowright makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
77.17
1-0AFC Rushden & Diamonds have made a substitution with Billy Dean replacing Neil Greig .Cambridge United appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-3 formation.
78.26
Martin Lightfoot makes an attacking run forward. Martin Lightfoot makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jacob Powell but he's offside!
79.25
Alexandre Loureiro threads a neat ball through to Shaun Ripley. Shaun Ripley makes a pass forward but Peter Lloyd is yards offside!
83.37
Brian Clemence threads a neat ball through to Billy Dean. Billy Dean flicks a high pass forward. Ben Plowright controls it well on his chest. Ben Plowright sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies wide!
84.53
Alberto Mustoe plays the ball forward to Shaun Ripley. Shaun Ripley shoots from long range but slams it into the crowd!
90.00
Clive Harrison flicks a high pass forward. John Peters holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. John Peters sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice keeping!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
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 Ben Plowright of AFC Rushden & Diamonds |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Roy Moeliker (GK)
8
2. Alec Morton (DEF)
7
3. Ledley Priestley (DEF)
7
4. Brian Clemence (DEF)
7
5. Tommy Prior (MID)
6
6. Neil Greig (MID)
7
7. Stephen Middleton (MID)
8
8. Martin Lightfoot (MID)
6
9. Chris Robson (MID)
6
10. Jacob Powell (ATT)
7
11. Ben Plowright (ATT)
9
12. Aaron Cooke (ATT)
0
13. Billy Dean (ATT)
6
14. Ronnie Bowyer (GK)
0
1. Sylvain Carlton (GK)
6
2. Nicholas Howey (DEF)
6
3. Darius George (DEF)
6
4. Sylvain Lawrence (DEF)
6
5. John Minto (DEF)
6
6. Clive Harrison (MID)
8
7. Alexandre Loureiro (MID)
7
8. Alberto Mustoe (MID)
6
9. Shaun Ripley (ATT)
6
10. Peter Lloyd (ATT)
6
11. John Peters (ATT)
7
12. Dominic Strachan (ATT)
0
13. Ralph Goodwin (ATT)
0
14. Ian Barmby (MID)
0