Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at R Costings Abbey Stadium where Cambridge United play Bristol City in this friendly game. A crowd of 12,747 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Cambridge United are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Bristol City appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
The pitch is in good condition.
Cambridge United are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Bristol City appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Cambridge United kicking off!
2.02
0-0Wayne Oakes chips the ball to his team mate, Mick Murrin. Mick Murrin finds some space and shoots from distance. Solid save from Francis Woodcock. What a great pair of hands!
3.36
0-0Frederico Gonzalez sees a break and surges forward. Frederico Gonzalez rushes past Phil Kahn! Phil Kahn hacks Frederico Gonzalez from behind! Penalty not given!!
6.33
Carl Pallister threads the ball through to Peter Eustace. Peter Eustace shoots from long range. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent keeping!
8.20
0-0Jean Francois Florentin makes a probing pass to Aaron May. Aaron May runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Aaron May lofts in a cross ball towards Dean Heskey. Dean Heskey makes a looping header on goal but somehow Jamie Mcgreal happens to be in the right place to block it.
12.43
0-0With imagination, Frederico Gonzalez plays the ball forward to Wayne Oakes. Wayne Oakes shoots from 20 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
21.18
0-1Tommy Clarke makes a beautiful solo run. Tommy Clarke whips in a cross ball towards Dave Stockdale. Dave Stockdale makes a looping header on goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
24.40
Frederico Gonzalez runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Frederico Gonzalez flicks a high pass forward. Aaron May controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Aaron May provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. Francis Woodcock gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous save!
26.11
0-1Carl Pallister catches Frederico Gonzalez on the ankles. The referee warns Carl Pallister to calm down! Frederico Gonzalez stretches but gets up unharmed.
30.22
Jamie Mcgreal plays the ball forward to Roberto Alonso. Roberto Alonso kicks a strong pass forward to Peter Eustace. Peter Eustace whips in a cross ball towards Carl Pallister. Carl Pallister jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
32.43
Phil Kahn launches a long ball forward. Dave Stockdale flicks the ball to his team mate, Trevor Hurst. Trevor Hurst rockets a shot on goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Bristol City!
36.51
Wayne Oakes threads the ball through to Frederico Gonzalez. Frederico Gonzalez runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Frederico Gonzalez knocks in a cross ball towards Dean Heskey. Dean Heskey rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it is miles over!
42.45
Patrick Upson flicks a high pass forward. Carl Pallister collects the pass. Carl Pallister passes the ball forward to Roberto Alonso. Roberto Alonso tries a spectacular long range effort. Magnificent save by Richard Palmer!
45.00
0-2Ross Myers makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Frederico Gonzalez. Frederico Gonzalez knocks the ball forward to Dean Heskey. Dean Heskey knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Neil Wilson.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Cambridge United appear unchanged since the first half. Bristol City also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with Bristol City kicking off!
48.02
Frederico Gonzalez knocks the ball forward to Dean Heskey. Dean Heskey knocks in a cross ball towards Frederico Gonzalez. Frederico Gonzalez jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it flies wide!
49.08
Trevor Hurst flicks a high pass forward to Carl Pallister who brings the ball under control. Carl Pallister plays a one-two with Peter Eustace and rushes in on goal... Carl Pallister makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Great save!
53.06
With some swift thinking, Ralph Impey plays the ball forward to Frederico Gonzalez. Frederico Gonzalez passes the ball forward to Wayne Oakes. Wayne Oakes controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
54.11
Wayne Oakes surges forward with the ball. Wayne Oakes knocks in a cross ball towards Aaron May. Aaron May is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Francis Woodcock manages to gather it.
57.06
Trevor Hurst hits a low pass to Dave Stockdale. Dave Stockdale knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Richard Palmer who gathers it comfortably.
59.32
Carl Pallister threads the ball through to Dave Stockdale. Dave Stockdale knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
60.59
0-2Peter Eustace hacks Terry Tolley from behind! Peter Eustace is shown the yellow card! Terry Tolley gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
63.02
Carl Pallister brings the ball forward. Carl Pallister plays a scrappy one-two with Peter Eustace and advances towards the goal... Carl Pallister takes a shot at goal. Magnificent save by Richard Palmer!
71.31
0-2Tommy Clarke flicks a high pass forward. Peter Eustace easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Peter Eustace knocks the ball forward to Dave Stockdale but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
75.31
Aaron May makes a simple pass to Carl Charlton. Carl Charlton shoots from 25 yards. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Carl Charlton!
84.01
Jean Francois Florentin makes a simple pass to Frederico Gonzalez. Frederico Gonzalez shoots from 25 yards but is denied by Francis Woodcock. Excellent save.
85.08
Trevor Hurst knocks the ball to his team mate, Peter Eustace. Peter Eustace tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies just off target!
87.10
Trevor Hurst changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Trevor Hurst shoots from long range. The ball comes in low, but Richard Palmer effortlessly smothers it!
89.09
Frederico Gonzalez flicks the ball to his team mate, Wayne Oakes. Wayne Oakes knocks in a cross ball towards Mick Murrin. Mick Murrin heads the ball goalwards. It's miles wide!
90.00
Jamie Mcgreal knocks the ball forward to Roberto Alonso. Roberto Alonso lofts in a cross ball towards Peter Eustace. Peter Eustace is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The keeper, Richard Palmer, sees it late!! Goal for Bristol City!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Richard Palmer (GK)
8
2. Ralph Impey (DEF)
6
3. Jean Francois Florentin (DEF)
6
4. Ross Myers (DEF)
6
5. Terry Tolley (DEF)
6
6. Wayne Oakes (MID)
7
7. Frederico Gonzalez (MID)
9
8. Mick Murrin (ATT)
6
9. Aaron May (ATT)
8
10. Dean Heskey (ATT)
6
11. Carl Charlton (ATT)
7
12. Gavin Mendez (ATT)
0
13. Michael Priestley (ATT)
0
14. Ivo Van Barneveld (GK)
0
1. Francis Woodcock (GK)
7
2. Neil Wilson (DEF)
6
3. Phil Kahn (DEF)
6
4. Jamie Mcgreal (DEF)
7
5. Patrick Upson (DEF)
6
6. Trevor Hurst (MID)
9
7. Carl Pallister (MID)
7
8. Tommy Clarke (MID)
7
9. Peter Eustace (ATT)
7
10. Dave Stockdale (ATT)
8
11. Roberto Alonso (ATT)
7
12. Mario Lima (DEF)
0
13. Edgar Monteiro (MID)
0
14. James Dyer (ATT)
0