Match Report


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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Selhurst Park where Crystal Palace play host to Cambridge United. A crowd of 2,675 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
Crystal Palace are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Cambridge United appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.


0.00
Crystal Palace get the match underway!
2.21
Les Lisbie makes a beautiful solo run. Les Lisbie knocks the ball forward to Scott Mccann. Scott Mccann tries a spectacular long range effort but it goes wide for a goal kick.
4.22
Ian Mercer brings the ball forward. Ian Mercer makes a probing pass to Joe Potts but he's offside!
6.14
Isaiah Atherton clumsily knocks into Mario Izazola. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Mario Izazola hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
20.23
Sylvain Black knocks the ball forward to Joe Potts. Joe Potts shoots from 25 yards. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
34.20
Mick Smithe makes a probing pass to Stanley Dixon. Stanley Dixon threads the ball through to Scott Mccann. Scott Mccann knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
40.45
Steve Sherwood knocks the ball forward to Emile Benali. Emile Benali controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!


45.00
Cambridge United kick off and get the second half underway!
47.41
Wayne Fox controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Emile Benali. Emile Benali deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Scott Mccann. Scott Mccann tries a spectacular strike. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Scott Mccann!
54.45
Isaiah Atherton controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stanley Dixon. Stanley Dixon kicks a strong pass forward to Scott Mccann. Scott Mccann knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
60.20
Steve Sherwood kicks a strong pass forward to Emile Benali. Emile Benali knocks in a cross ball towards Scott Mccann. Scott Mccann is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it flies wide!
61.00
Gilles Gower chips the ball to his team mate, Scott Mccann. Scott Mccann kicks a strong pass forward to Emile Benali. Emile Benali shoots from just inside the box but it curls horrendously wide!
66.41
Ruel Pearce threads the ball through to Sylvain Black. Sylvain Black threads the ball through to Joe Potts. Joe Potts kicks a strong pass forward to Jason Simonsen but the referee indicates it's offside!
69.45
James Parker makes a simple pass to Joe Potts. Joe Potts whips in a cross ball towards Mario Izazola. Mario Izazola flicks the ball with his head but it curls horrendously wide!
73.17
Ugo Boyd hoofs the ball up the pitch. Joe Potts goes all the way! Joe Potts takes a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Richard Brand easily smothers it!
75.55
Cambridge United are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Crystal Palace's defence.
78.16
James Parker controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jason Simonsen. Jason Simonsen knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Richard Brand who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!


The man of the match was awarded to Joe Potts of Crystal Palace
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
2
1
Shots off Target
1
4
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
39.7%
60.3%
Play Area
26.5%
45.6%
27.9%