Match Report
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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at R Costings Abbey Stadium where Cambridge United play host to Port Vale. Its a sell-out today with the 5,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Cambridge United and Port Vale are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Alan Bould.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Cambridge United and Port Vale are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Alan Bould.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Port Vale kicking off!
6.55
0-0Alexandre Loureiro flicks a high pass forward. Shaun Ripley collects the pass. Shaun Ripley shoots from 25 yards. It curls slightly but Isaiah Rodgers manages to gather it.
9.48
0-0Matthew Haynes knocks the ball forward to Ian Hurst. Ian Hurst finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
15.58
Cesar Pinto kicks a strong pass forward to Glynn Wallwork. Glynn Wallwork sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Superb keeping!
20.21
Nicholas Howey knocks the ball to his team mate, Alexandre Loureiro. Alexandre Loureiro makes a probing pass to Shaun Ripley. Shaun Ripley tries a spectacular long range effort. It curls slightly but Isaiah Rodgers manages to gather it effortlessly.
21.27
Cesar Pinto makes a simple pass to Glynn Wallwork. Glynn Wallwork shoots from 25 yards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
26.29
Cesar Pinto makes a simple pass to Ian Hurst. Ian Hurst shoots from distance but it whistles just wide of the post!
27.04
Darius George flicks a high pass forward. Alexandre Loureiro controls it well on his chest. Alexandre Loureiro decides to run forward with the ball. Alexandre Loureiro shoots from 20 yards. Magnificent save by Isaiah Rodgers!
32.19
Alexandre Loureiro controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dominic Strachan. Dominic Strachan controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
33.19
0-0The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
38.50
Bill Insley flicks a high pass forward. Ralph Goodwin holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ralph Goodwin shoots from distance but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
39.15
0-0Cesar Pinto flicks a high pass forward. Gavin Bloomer holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gavin Bloomer knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by John Minto.
45.00
1-0Bill Insley controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ralph Goodwin. Ralph Goodwin lofts in a cross ball towards Dominic Strachan. With a superhuman jump, Dominic Strachan connects with the ball and heads it goalwards which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Cambridge United appear unchanged since the first half. Port Vale also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Cambridge United kick off!
48.45
Pascal Graf makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Matthew Haynes. Matthew Haynes sees Gavin Bloomer in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gavin Bloomer shoots from 25 yards but Sylvain Carlton reads it well. Excellent save!
51.55
Bill Insley passes the ball forward to Ralph Goodwin. Ralph Goodwin knocks in a cross ball towards Dominic Strachan. Dominic Strachan connects with a diving header but it is miles over!
53.20
Pascal Graf flicks a high pass forward. Cesar Pinto holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Cesar Pinto makes a beautiful solo run. Cesar Pinto lofts in a cross ball towards Glynn Wallwork. Glynn Wallwork is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
54.10
Matthew Haynes plays the ball forward to Ian Hurst. Ian Hurst skips past Nicholas Howey! Ian Hurst cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
60.30
1-1Port Vale have made a substitution with Andy McGrory replacing Glynn Wallwork .
72.53
1-1Alexandre Loureiro comes in with a late challenge on Mamadou Shakpoke. The referee warns Alexandre Loureiro to calm down! Mamadou Shakpoke runs off the knock.
78.33
1-1Andy McGrory slams into Sylvain Lawrence with his studs up. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a red card!! Sylvain Lawrence runs off the knock.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
4
3
Shots off Target
3
4
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
1
Possession
58.3%
41.7%
Play Area
30.6%
50%
19.4%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Ian Hurst of Port Vale |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Sylvain Carlton (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Nicholas Howey (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Darius George (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Sylvain Lawrence (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | John Minto (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Alexandre Loureiro (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Bill Insley (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Mick Perry (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Shaun Ripley (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Ralph Goodwin (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Dominic Strachan (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 12. | Bill Finney (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Arthur Mann (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Eduardo Santos (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Isaiah Rodgers (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Gavin Powell (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Peter Redknapp (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Pascal Graf (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Richard Lineker (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Cesar Pinto (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Mamadou Shakpoke (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Matthew Haynes (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Ian Hurst (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Glynn Wallwork (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Gavin Bloomer (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Nicolas Cano (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Wouter Nok (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Andy McGrory (ATT) |  | 3 |