Match Report
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Proact Stadium where Chesterfield play host to Cambridge United. A crowd of 2,726 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
Chesterfield are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Cambridge United appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Chesterfield are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Cambridge United appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0Chesterfield kick off and get the first half underway!
2.31
0-0Ian Bower surges forward with the ball. Ian Bower deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Emile Benali. Emile Benali makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Scott Mccann but he's offside!
3.38
0-0Ian Bower comes in with a late challenge on Dale Ripley. Ian Bower is given a warning by the referee! Dale Ripley stretches but gets up unharmed.
6.22
0-0Gilles Gower makes a simple pass to Emile Benali. Emile Benali lofts in a cross ball towards Scott Mccann. Scott Mccann powers a header at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
8.05
Steve Sherwood knocks the ball forward to Emile Benali. Emile Benali knocks in a cross ball towards Scott Mccann. Scott Mccann heads the ball goalwards but it curls horrendously wide!
14.00
Stanley Dixon makes a beautiful solo run. Stanley Dixon shoots from 25 yards but it is miles over!
20.05
Pieter Riccio kicks a strong pass forward to Adolfo José Mari. Adolfo José Mari knocks in a cross ball towards Dale Ripley. Dale Ripley is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
24.03
Terry Moffat comes in with a late challenge on Scott Mccann. Terry Moffat is given a warning by the referee! Scott Mccann runs off the knock.
32.56
Niccolo Barton knocks the ball forward to Dale Ripley. Dale Ripley makes a beautiful pass to the feet of John Matteo but he's offside!
34.42
0-1Les Lisbie makes a simple pass to Wayne Fox. Wayne Fox knocks the ball forward to Scott Mccann. Scott Mccann plays a perfect one-two with Emile Benali and rushes in on goal... Scott Mccann cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
38.03
0-1Mick Smithe sees a break and surges forward. Mick Smithe deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Scott Mccann. Scott Mccann knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Christian Nyarko who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
The second half starts with Cambridge United kicking off!
47.40
0-1Mick Smithe kicks a strong pass forward to Stanley Dixon. Stanley Dixon makes a simple pass to Scott Mccann. Scott Mccann controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Christian Nyarko easily smothers it!
60.31
Les Lisbie controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gilles Gower. Gilles Gower knocks the ball to his team mate, Emile Benali. Emile Benali shoots from outside the area. The ball comes in low, but Christian Nyarko easily smothers it!
66.30
Ian Bower makes a simple pass to Steve Sherwood. Steve Sherwood passes the ball forward to Scott Mccann. Scott Mccann shoots from outside the area but it is miles over!
72.24
Clive Parker sees a break and surges forward. Clive Parker threads the ball through to Dale Ripley. Dale Ripley whips in a cross ball towards John Matteo. John Matteo powers a header at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
75.30
Steve Sherwood makes a simple pass to Emile Benali. Emile Benali knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Terry Moffat.
87.22
Malcolm Lawrence knocks the ball forward to Niccolo Barton. Niccolo Barton controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dale Ripley. Dale Ripley plays a perfect one-two with Adolfo José Mari and rushes in on goal... Dale Ripley shoots from just inside the box but Richard Brand is on top of it.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
1
3
Shots off Target
2
4
Offsides
3
1
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
32.5%
67.5%
Play Area
28.7%
47.5%
23.8%
Scorers
| Scott Mccann 34 |