Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at R Costings Abbey Stadium where Cambridge United play host to Northampton Town. Its a sell-out today with the 3,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Cambridge United are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Northampton Town appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Cambridge United are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Northampton Town appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0Cambridge United kick off the first half!
6.45
0-0Mick Smithe knocks the ball forward to Stanley Dixon. Stanley Dixon makes a beautiful solo run. Stanley Dixon knocks the ball forward to Emile Benali but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
16.16
0-0Paul Williams barges into Wayne Fox. The referee calls over Paul Williams and warns him to calm down! Wayne Fox grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
21.05
1-0Les Lisbie advances with the ball. Les Lisbie deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Scott Mccann. Scott Mccann goes all the way! Scott Mccann rockets a shot on goal. What a cracker!! Eddie Atherton had no chance!! Goal for Cambridge United!
36.08
1-0Richard Sullivan chips the ball to his team mate, Stephen Lineker. Stephen Lineker goes all the way! Stephen Lineker tries a spectacular strike but it goes wide for a goal kick.
39.34
1-0Gilles Gower knocks the ball to his team mate, Emile Benali. Emile Benali knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
The whistle blows and Northampton Town kick off!
47.47
Jermaine Laycock deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Richard Sullivan. Richard Sullivan threads the ball through to Tommy Lofthouse. Tommy Lofthouse shoots from long range but it is miles over!
51.47
1-0The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
53.16
Ian Bower knocks the ball forward to Wayne Fox. Wayne Fox makes a simple pass to Scott Mccann. Scott Mccann shoots from 25 yards but it flies wide!
72.01
1-0Richard Sullivan knocks the ball to his team mate, Tommy Lofthouse. Tommy Lofthouse plays a perfect one-two with Stephen Lineker and rushes in on goal... Tommy Lofthouse shows great control and tries a shot on goal but somehow Richard Brand manages to keep it out.
75.18
Jermaine Laycock deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Omer Craddock. Omer Craddock chips the ball to his team mate, Stephen Lineker. Stephen Lineker knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
77.58
Gilles Gower kicks a strong pass forward to Scott Mccann. Scott Mccann knocks the ball forward to Emile Benali but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
1
1
Shots off Target
1
2
Offsides
3
1
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
53.6%
46.4%
Play Area
23.2%
51.8%
25%
Scorers
| Scott Mccann 21 |