Match Report
| Cambridge United | Cambridge United |  |  | Brentford | Brentford | ||||||||||||||||
| Liam Rollings | Liam Rollings | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Niccolo Weaver | N. Weaver |  | 55 | G |  | 1 | |  | G | 57 | | Carl Anderton | C. Anderton | ||||||||
| Adam Simonsen | A. Simonsen | | 47 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 56 |  | Daniel Pardo | D. Pardo | |||||||||
| Duncan Mason | D. Mason |  | 68 | D | | 3 | | D | 54 | | Noel Davies | N. Davies | |||||||||
| Terry Stamp | T. Stamp | | 50 | D | | 4 | | D | 53 | | Nwankwo Watson | N. Watson | |||||||||
| Alec Mccall | A. Mccall | | 65 | D | | 5 | | M | 48 | | Seth Perry | S. Perry | |||||||||
| Spencer Charlton | S. Charlton | | 56 | M | | 6 | | M | 46 | | Sol Granville | S. Granville | |||||||||
| Tommy Barmby | T. Barmby | | 60 | M | | | 7 | | M | 46 |  | Nuno Sousa | N. Sousa | ||||||||
| Jermaine Newby | J. Newby | | 56 | M | | 8 | | M | 45 | | Ronnie Kitson | R. Kitson | |||||||||
| Pedro Gomes | P. Gomes | | 58 | A | | 9 | | A | 66 | | Jason Bailey | J. Bailey | |||||||||
| Reinder Condé | R. Condé |  | 66 | A | | 10 | | A | 62 | | Alexander Rankin | A. Rankin | |||||||||
| Juan-Carlos Velasco | J. Velasco | | 66 | A | | 11 | | A | 62 | | Norman Fletcher | N. Fletcher | |||||||||
| Gianluca Lorieri | G. Lorieri |  | 63 | D | | 12 | | G | 54 | | Ivone Pagani | I. Pagani | |||||||||
| Hugo Martins | H. Martins | | 52 | M | | 13 | | G | 54 | | Titus Todd | T. Todd | |||||||||
| Sol Shilton | S. Shilton | | 49 | A | | 14 | | D | 52 | | Mirko Carbone | M. Carbone | |||||||||
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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 Brentford in this league cup game. A crowd of 7,030 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Cambridge United are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Brentford appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Sol Huckerby.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Cambridge United are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Brentford appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Sol Huckerby.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Cambridge United kicking off!
2.06
0-0Terry Stamp makes a probing pass to Jermaine Newby. Jermaine Newby plays the ball forward to Pedro Gomes. Pedro Gomes lofts in a cross ball towards Reinder Condé. Reinder Condé outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Good save!
3.33
0-0Alexander Rankin clumsily knocks into Terry Stamp. Alexander Rankin is warned by the referee! Terry Stamp hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
4.18
0-0Ronnie Kitson changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Ronnie Kitson lofts in a cross ball towards Jason Bailey. Jason Bailey makes a deft header but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
12.57
Tommy Barmby clumsily knocks into Sol Granville. The referee calls over Tommy Barmby and warns him to calm down! Sol Granville hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
14.45
Nuno Sousa kicks a strong pass forward to Norman Fletcher. Norman Fletcher shoots from 25 yards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
16.35
0-0Seeing a gap ahead, Seth Perry plays the ball forward to Alexander Rankin. Alexander Rankin plays a one-two with Norman Fletcher and rushes in on goal... Alexander Rankin looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Duncan Mason steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
22.48
0-0Jermaine Newby flicks a high pass forward. Juan-Carlos Velasco controls it well on his chest. Juan-Carlos Velasco knocks the ball forward to Reinder Condé but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
26.37
Sol Granville makes a simple pass to Jason Bailey. Jason Bailey finds some space and shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Niccolo Weaver manages to gather it comfortably.
27.07
Spencer Charlton knocks the ball forward to Pedro Gomes. Pedro Gomes advances inside the box! Some silky footwork from Pedro Gomes provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it rises well off target!
30.02
Nwankwo Watson knocks the ball forward to Sol Granville. Sol Granville chips the ball to his team mate, Norman Fletcher. Norman Fletcher edges inside the box! Norman Fletcher cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it slams into the crowd!
38.56
1-0Tommy Barmby threads a neat ball through to Juan-Carlos Velasco. Juan-Carlos Velasco lofts in a cross ball towards Pedro Gomes. Pedro Gomes directs the ball goalwards with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
45.00
Tommy Barmby threads a neat ball through to Juan-Carlos Velasco. Juan-Carlos Velasco knocks in a cross ball towards Reinder Condé. Reinder Condé connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
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. Brentford also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Brentford start the second half!
47.44
Ronnie Kitson knocks the ball to his team mate, Alexander Rankin. Alexander Rankin knocks the ball forward, putting Norman Fletcher through on goal. Norman Fletcher takes a shot at goal. Niccolo Weaver gathers the ball up comfortably. He makes it look easy!
48.02
Spencer Charlton chips the ball to his team mate, Pedro Gomes. Pedro Gomes lofts in a cross ball towards Juan-Carlos Velasco. Juan-Carlos Velasco beats his man to it with a header. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
51.54
Nuno Sousa threads the ball through to Jason Bailey. Jason Bailey plays a one-two with Alexander Rankin and advances towards the goal... Jason Bailey muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it rises well off target!
54.18
Spencer Charlton makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Juan-Carlos Velasco. Juan-Carlos Velasco whips in a cross ball towards Pedro Gomes. Pedro Gomes finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Nice keeping!
57.11
Terry Stamp flicks a high pass forward. Jermaine Newby controls it well on his chest. Jermaine Newby knocks the ball to his team mate, Juan-Carlos Velasco. Juan-Carlos Velasco tries a spectacular long range effort but it is tipped over by Carl Anderton.
58.32
1-0It's a corner kick. Tommy Barmby loops the ball over to the far post. Carl Anderton scoops up the ball.
60.46
1-0Cambridge United have made a substitution with Gianluca Lorieri replacing Tommy Barmby .
73.32
Spencer Charlton flicks a high ball forward to Pedro Gomes who takes it down. Pedro Gomes knocks in a cross ball towards Reinder Condé. Reinder Condé powers a header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Reinder Condé!
77.39
Brentford have made 3 substitutions with Ivone Pagani replacing Noel Davies, Titus Todd replacing Seth Perry and Mirko Carbone replacing Norman Fletcher .
78.45
2-0Ivone Pagani flicks a high pass forward. Nuno Sousa controls it well on his chest. Nuno Sousa flicks a high pass forward. Alexander Rankin comfortably collects the pass. Alexander Rankin runs straight at the defence! Duncan Mason hacks Alexander Rankin from behind! Penalty not given!!
81.02
2-0Titus Todd passes the ball forward to Jason Bailey. Jason Bailey knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alec Mccall.
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
| Pedro Gomes 39 Reinder Condé 73 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Pedro Gomes of Cambridge United |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Niccolo Weaver (GK)
7
2. Adam Simonsen (DEF)
6
3. Duncan Mason (DEF)
6
4. Terry Stamp (DEF)
6
5. Alec Mccall (DEF)
6
6. Spencer Charlton (MID)
7
7. Tommy Barmby (MID)
6
8. Jermaine Newby (MID)
7
9. Pedro Gomes (ATT)
9
10. Reinder Condé (ATT)
8
11. Juan-Carlos Velasco (ATT)
7
12. Gianluca Lorieri (DEF)
6
13. Hugo Martins (MID)
0
14. Sol Shilton (ATT)
0
1. Carl Anderton (GK)
7
2. Daniel Pardo (DEF)
6
3. Noel Davies (DEF)
6
4. Nwankwo Watson (DEF)
6
5. Seth Perry (MID)
6
6. Sol Granville (MID)
6
7. Nuno Sousa (MID)
7
8. Ronnie Kitson (MID)
6
9. Jason Bailey (ATT)
6
10. Alexander Rankin (ATT)
6
11. Norman Fletcher (ATT)
6
12. Ivone Pagani (GK)
6
13. Titus Todd (GK)
6
14. Mirko Carbone (DEF)
6