Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
The weather is mixed here at R Costings Abbey Stadium where Cambridge United play host to Port Vale. A crowd of 13,554 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Cambridge United and Port Vale are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Craig Moncur.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Cambridge United and Port Vale are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Craig Moncur.
0.00
0-0Cambridge United get the match underway!
2.19
0-0Terry Tolley flicks a high pass forward. Rio Midgley holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Rio Midgley knocks in a cross ball towards Dean Gardner. Dean Gardner connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it's drastically wayward!
9.26
0-0Terry Tolley controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dean Gardner. Dean Gardner runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Dean Gardner knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
12.17
Sebastian Töpfer receives the ball from a throw-in from Wayne Oakes. Sebastian Töpfer darts forward. Sebastian Töpfer whips in a cross ball towards Dean Heskey. Dean Heskey makes a deft header but it goes wide for a goal kick.
14.49
Tommy Winterburn makes a simple pass to Steve Lisbie. Steve Lisbie knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
16.34
Ross Myers controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dean Bailey. Dean Bailey flicks the ball to his team mate, Dean Heskey. Dean Heskey knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
28.32
0-0Sergio Carvalho barges into Dean Bailey. Sergio Carvalho is shown the yellow card! Dean Bailey stretches but gets up unharmed.
30.38
1-0Ralph Impey makes a simple pass to Dean Gardner. Dean Gardner flicks a high pass forward to Dean Heskey who brings the ball under control. Dean Heskey lofts in a cross ball towards Dean Gardner. Dean Gardner makes a looping header on goal. It's there!! Ivan Stone has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
36.08
1-0Steve Lisbie comes in with a late challenge on Wayne Oakes. The referee calls over Steve Lisbie and warns him to calm down! Wayne Oakes stretches but gets up unharmed.
36.08
1-0Cambridge United are in full control of this game.
38.52
With vision, Damien Oakes picks a pass forward to John Haynes. John Haynes knocks in a cross ball towards Steve Lisbie. Steve Lisbie makes a looping header on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
44.37
Wayne Oakes clumsily knocks into Darren Clemence. Wayne Oakes is shown the yellow card! Darren Clemence runs off the knock.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Cambridge United appear unchanged since the first half. Port Vale also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Port Vale kick off!
48.14
Donny Bakkati sees space and advances. Donny Bakkati threads a neat ball through to Sergio Carvalho. Sergio Carvalho knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Terry Tolley.
49.41
Donny Bakkati deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Sergio Carvalho. With imagination, Sergio Carvalho plays the ball forward to Kevin Le Saux. Kevin Le Saux knocks in a cross ball towards John Haynes. John Haynes powers a header at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
51.27
1-1Darren Clemence flicks a high ball forward to Sergio Carvalho who gracefully takes it down. Sergio Carvalho lofts in a cross ball towards John Haynes. John Haynes powers a header at goal but Richard Palmer reads it well. Great keeping!
53.39
Wayne Oakes makes a simple pass to Rio Midgley. Rio Midgley finds some space and shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Ivan Stone!
55.17
Dean Gardner threads the ball through to Dean Bailey. Dean Bailey knocks in a cross ball towards Rio Midgley. Rio Midgley directs the ball goalwards with his head but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
59.17
Ross Myers flicks a high ball forward to Mick Murrin who takes it down. Mick Murrin threads the ball through to Wayne Oakes. Wayne Oakes knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Rio Charlton.
60.09
1-1Cambridge United have made a substitution with Carl Charlton replacing Mick Murrin .
63.19
Dean Gardner hits a low pass to Rio Midgley. Rio Midgley knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Rio Charlton.
65.16
Terry Tolley makes a simple pass to Dean Bailey. Dean Bailey knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
66.56
Dean Gardner comes in with a late challenge on Damien Oakes. The referee calls over Dean Gardner and shows him a yellow card! Damien Oakes runs off the knock.
67.17
Sergio Carvalho hits a low pass to Damien Oakes. Damien Oakes threads a neat ball through to Steve Lisbie. Steve Lisbie tries a spectacular strike. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Good save!
69.34
Ralph Impey controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rio Midgley. Rio Midgley shoots from outside the area but it flies just off target!
71.29
Sergio Carvalho flicks a high pass forward. John Haynes controls it well on his chest. John Haynes knocks in a cross ball towards Kevin Le Saux. With a superhuman jump, Kevin Le Saux connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
75.01
Ralph Impey kicks a strong pass forward to Rio Midgley. Rio Midgley knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Rio Charlton.
77.04
Cambridge United have made a substitution with Michael Priestley replacing Dean Heskey .
78.08
1-2Sebastian Töpfer hacks Tommy Winterburn from behind! The referee calls over Sebastian Töpfer and shows him a yellow card! Tommy Winterburn grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
83.30
Sebastian Töpfer knocks the ball to his team mate, Dean Gardner. Dean Gardner knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Donny Bakkati.
85.17
Ross Myers makes a beautiful solo run. Ross Myers controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rio Midgley. Rio Midgley knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
87.58
1-2Dean Bailey chips the ball to his team mate, Rio Midgley. Rio Midgley passes the ball forward but Michael Priestley is offside!
89.24
Terry Tolley knocks the ball forward to Michael Priestley. Michael Priestley hits a low pass to Wayne Oakes. Wayne Oakes lofts in a cross ball towards Carl Charlton. Carl Charlton connects with a diving header. Carl Charlton scores for Cambridge United!!
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 Dean Gardner of Cambridge United |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Richard Palmer (GK)
7
2. Sebastian Töpfer (DEF)
6
3. Ralph Impey (DEF)
7
4. Ross Myers (DEF)
7
5. Terry Tolley (DEF)
7
6. Wayne Oakes (MID)
6
7. Dean Gardner (MID)
9
8. Dean Bailey (MID)
6
9. Mick Murrin (ATT)
6
10. Rio Midgley (ATT)
6
11. Dean Heskey (ATT)
7
12. Michael Priestley (ATT)
6
13. Carl Charlton (ATT)
8
14. Ivo Van Barneveld (GK)
0
1. Ivan Stone (GK)
6
2. Darren Edwards (DEF)
6
3. Donny Bakkati (DEF)
7
4. Darren Clemence (DEF)
7
5. Rio Charlton (DEF)
6
6. Sergio Carvalho (MID)
7
7. Damien Oakes (MID)
6
8. Tommy Winterburn (MID)
6
9. John Haynes (ATT)
8
10. Kevin Le Saux (ATT)
9
11. Steve Lisbie (ATT)
8
12. Jon Riggott (DEF)
0
13. Mark Draper (MID)
0
14. Anthony Ferdinand (ATT)
0