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 Norwich City in this friendly game. A crowd of 12,535 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Cambridge United are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Norwich City appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
The pitch is in good condition.
Cambridge United are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Norwich City appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0Cambridge United kick off and get the match underway!
2.12
0-0Dean Gardner makes a probing pass to Michael Priestley. Michael Priestley knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
8.30
0-1Lomano Scales flicks a high pass forward. Tony Brand collects the pass. Tony Brand rushes past Ross Myers! Tony Brand cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
12.40
0-1Dean Gardner flicks a high pass forward. Dean Heskey controls it well on his chest. Dean Heskey knocks the ball forward to Mick Murrin but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
15.54
0-1Lomano Scales flicks the ball to his team mate, Arno Hässler. Arno Hässler plays a one-two with Nigel Smith and advances towards the goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Arno Hässler provides some space. He shoots at goal. Good keeping from Richard Palmer as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
17.54
0-1It's a corner kick which Lomano Scales takes quickly, playing the ball short to Nigel Smith. Nigel Smith chests the ball down and with a fluid motion, flicks the ball across into the box. Norman Mann makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it slams into the crowd!
22.31
0-1Wayne Oakes knocks the ball to his team mate, Dean Gardner. Dean Gardner knocks in a cross ball towards Carl Charlton. Carl Charlton flicks the ball with his head but it's well over the bar!
24.49
Lomano Scales flicks a high pass forward. Nigel Smith controls it well on his chest. Nigel Smith whips in a cross ball towards Clive Hughes. Clive Hughes is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Norwich City!
28.57
Wayne Oakes runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Wayne Oakes lofts in a cross ball towards Carl Charlton. Carl Charlton gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
32.08
Lomano Scales chips the ball to his team mate, Arno Hässler. Arno Hässler puts a great ball through but Nigel Smith is slow coming back. It's an easy decision for the linesman. Offside!
34.52
Dean Heskey kicks a strong pass forward to Michael Priestley. Michael Priestley whips in a cross ball towards Mick Murrin. Mick Murrin powers a header at goal. Magnificent save by Arthur Christie!
44.42
Jean Francois Florentin controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Michael Priestley. Michael Priestley knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
Robert Lawrence pushes up the pitch. Robert Lawrence knocks the ball to his team mate, Nigel Smith. Nigel Smith threads a neat ball through to Toni Laigle. Toni Laigle rockets a shot on goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Richard Palmer with no chance!! Goal for Norwich City!
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. Norwich City also appear unchanged since the first half. The Cambridge United players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Norwich City kick off and get the second half underway!
47.14
1-3There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
48.18
Wayne Oakes knocks the ball to his team mate, Dean Heskey. Dean Heskey knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Robert Lawrence.
49.50
Lomano Scales makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tony Brand. Tony Brand plays a one-two with Clive Hughes and advances towards the goal... Tony Brand muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
59.03
Ian Grantt chips the ball to his team mate, Toni Laigle. Toni Laigle passes the ball forward to Clive Hughes. Clive Hughes tries a spectacular long range effort but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
63.16
Ralph Impey makes a probing pass to Carl Charlton. Carl Charlton hits a low pass to Wayne Oakes. Wayne Oakes lofts in a cross ball towards Mick Murrin. Mick Murrin jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
66.34
Julian Gento makes a probing pass to Toni Laigle. Toni Laigle makes a simple pass, allowing Tony Brand to run into the box. Some good footwork from Tony Brand provides some space. He shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Richard Palmer manages to gather it effortlessly.
67.04
Norman Mann threads the ball through to Lomano Scales. Lomano Scales flicks a high ball forward to Clive Hughes who takes it down. Clive Hughes kicks a strong pass forward to Nigel Smith but the referee indicates it's offside!
69.39
Wayne Oakes knocks the ball to his team mate, Carl Charlton. Carl Charlton plays a quick one-two with Michael Priestley and rushes in on goal... Carl Charlton looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
71.38
Norman Mann plays the ball forward to Toni Laigle. Toni Laigle makes an attacking run forward. Toni Laigle shoots from 20 yards. Richard Palmer comfortably gets down and covers it.
77.18
1-4Cambridge United have made a substitution with Gavin Mendez replacing Dean Heskey .
79.49
Ian Grantt flicks a high pass forward. Toni Laigle controls it well on his chest. Toni Laigle flicks a high pass forward. Clive Hughes holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Clive Hughes tries a spectacular long range effort but it's a woeful effort!
81.01
Ross Myers kicks a strong pass forward to Wayne Oakes. Wayne Oakes kicks a strong pass forward to Michael Priestley. Michael Priestley knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
84.33
Wayne Oakes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dean Gardner. Dean Gardner whips in a cross ball towards Michael Priestley. Michael Priestley beats his man to it with a header but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
85.28
With a delightful solo run, Ian Grantt stretches the opposition's defence. Ian Grantt finds some space and shoots from distance. Wonderful reactions from Richard Palmer keeps it out!
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
| Carl Charlton 29 | Tony Brand 8, 49 Clive Hughes 24 Toni Laigle 45 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Richard Palmer (GK)
7
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. Dean Gardner (MID)
6
8. Mick Murrin (ATT)
6
9. Carl Charlton (ATT)
7
10. Michael Priestley (ATT)
6
11. Dean Heskey (ATT)
6
12. Gavin Mendez (ATT)
6
13. Julian Keane (MID)
0
14. Ivo Van Barneveld (GK)
0
1. Arthur Christie (GK)
6
2. Robert Lawrence (DEF)
6
3. Norman Mann (DEF)
6
4. Ian Grantt (DEF)
7
5. Toni Laigle (MID)
8
6. Arno Hässler (MID)
6
7. Lomano Scales (MID)
7
8. Julian Gento (MID)
6
9. Nigel Smith (ATT)
7
10. Tony Brand (ATT)
9
11. Clive Hughes (ATT)
8
12. Darren Pearce (ATT)
0
13. Brendan Ball (MID)
0
14. Kevin Weaver (ATT)
0