Match Report


Cambridge UnitedCambridge United     Scunthorpe UnitedScunthorpe United
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Sylvain CarltonS. Carlton53
G
1
G
66Jonathan RizaJ. Riza
Nicholas HoweyN. Howey45
D
2
D
60Darren CrooksD. Crooks
Darius GeorgeD. George44
D
3
D
59Carlton OakleyC. Oakley
Sylvain LawrenceS. Lawrence43
D
4
D
53Brian StampB. Stamp
John MintoJ. Minto43
D
5captain
D
50Ledley RowettL. Rowett
Alexandre LoureiroA. Loureiro58
M
6
M
61Seth WardS. Ward
Bill InsleyB. Insley54
M
7
M
54Michael MccannM. Mccann
Mick PerryM. Perry48
M
8
A
53Gavin DrakeG. Drake
Shaun RipleyS. Ripley68
A
9
A
48Stan GodberS. Godber
Ralph GoodwinR. Goodwin50
A
10
A
42Arthur MilburnA. Milburn
Dominic StrachanD. Strachan50
A
captain11
A
39Dale CadamarteriD. Cadamarteri
 
Bill FinneyB. Finney45
A
12
M
54Omer AndrewsO. Andrews
Arthur MannA. Mann44
A
13
G
53Martin BartonM. Barton
Eduardo SantosE. Santos42
M
14
M
49Seth NaylorS. Naylor

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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at R Costings Abbey Stadium where Cambridge United play host to Scunthorpe United. A crowd of 4,405 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Cambridge United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Scunthorpe United appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Titus Gilchrist.


0.00
Cambridge United kick off and get the match underway!
2.35
Darius George passes the ball forward to Alexandre Loureiro. Alexandre Loureiro makes a probing pass to Dominic Strachan. Dominic Strachan shoots from outside the area. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
3.58
Alexandre Loureiro makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ralph Goodwin. Ralph Goodwin shoots from 20 yards but it's drastically wayward!
6.57
Michael Mccann takes it forward alone. Michael Mccann finds some space and shoots from distance but it's well over the bar!
8.55
Carlton Oakley sees Seth Ward in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Seth Ward threads a neat ball through to Stan Godber. Stan Godber sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but is denied by Sylvain Carlton. Excellent save.
10.26
Michael Mccann knocks the ball to his team mate, Arthur Milburn. Arthur Milburn whips in a cross ball towards Dale Cadamarteri. Dale Cadamarteri knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it slams into the crowd!
16.14
Bill Insley flicks a high ball forward to Dominic Strachan who takes it down. Dominic Strachan knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
21.28
With a delightful solo run, Bill Insley stretches the opposition's defence. Bill Insley shoots from 25 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
22.42
Seth Ward receives the ball from a throw-in from Michael Mccann. Seth Ward flicks a high pass forward to Dale Cadamarteri who brings the ball under control. Dale Cadamarteri plays a scrappy one-two with Stan Godber and advances towards the goal... Some good footwork from Dale Cadamarteri provides some space. He shoots at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
26.03
Seth Ward sees Gavin Drake in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gavin Drake cuts inside the box! Some silky footwork from Gavin Drake provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Scunthorpe United!
30.25
Alexandre Loureiro flicks a high pass forward to Ralph Goodwin who brings the ball under control. Ralph Goodwin lofts in a cross ball towards Dominic Strachan. Dominic Strachan makes a deft header. It's there!! Jonathan Riza has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
39.22
Michael Mccann flicks a high pass forward. Dale Cadamarteri holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Dale Cadamarteri rushes past Darius George! Some silky footwork from Dale Cadamarteri provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - 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. Scunthorpe United also appear unchanged since the first half. The Cambridge United players look more relaxed than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
The whistle blows and Scunthorpe United get the second half underway!
55.45
Seth Ward threads a neat ball through to Gavin Drake. Gavin Drake rushes past Nicholas Howey! Nicholas Howey hacks Gavin Drake from behind! Gavin Drake appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
57.53
Sylvain Lawrence kicks a strong pass forward to Alexandre Loureiro. Alexandre Loureiro makes a probing pass to Ralph Goodwin. Ralph Goodwin knocks in a cross ball towards Dominic Strachan. Dominic Strachan finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it is miles over!
61.39
Bill Insley threads a neat ball through to Ralph Goodwin. Ralph Goodwin knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ledley Rowett.
63.41
Michael Mccann flicks a high ball forward to Dale Cadamarteri who takes it down. Dale Cadamarteri shoots from long range but it is tipped over by Sylvain Carlton.
64.54
It's a corner kick. Gavin Drake kicks a low ball in to towards the near post. Ralph Goodwin reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
66.03
Michael Mccann knocks the ball forward to Stan Godber. Stan Godber lofts in a cross ball towards Gavin Drake. Gavin Drake outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
67.05
Sylvain Lawrence takes it forward alone. Without breaking stride, Sylvain Lawrence plays the ball forward to Ralph Goodwin. Ralph Goodwin shoots from 25 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
71.41
Carlton Oakley threads the ball through to Seth Ward. Seth Ward hits a low pass to Gavin Drake. Gavin Drake shoots from distance. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Gavin Drake!
77.39
Cambridge United appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-3 formation. Scunthorpe United have made 2 substitutions with Seth Naylor replacing Dale Cadamarteri and Martin Barton replacing Arthur Milburn .
78.41
Darius George threads the ball through to Mick Perry. Mick Perry controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dominic Strachan. Dominic Strachan shoots from outside the area. It curls slightly but Jonathan Riza manages to gather it.
85.34
Seth Ward runs straight at the opposition's defence. Seth Ward knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Cambridge United

Scunthorpe United
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
2
6
Shots off Target
5
3
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
53.4%
46.6%
Play Area
27.4%
42.5%
30.1%

Scorers
Dominic Strachan 30
Gavin Drake 26, 71
Dale Cadamarteri 39

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Gavin Drake of Scunthorpe United

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)
6
7.Bill Insley (MID)
7
8.Mick Perry (MID)
6
9.Shaun Ripley (ATT)
6
10.Ralph Goodwin (ATT)
7
11.Dominic Strachan (ATT)goal scored
7
 
12.Bill Finney (ATT)
0
13.Arthur Mann (ATT)
0
14.Eduardo Santos (MID)
0

1.Jonathan Riza (GK)
6
2.Darren Crooks (DEF)
6
3.Carlton Oakley (DEF)
6
4.Brian Stamp (DEF)
6
5.Ledley Rowett (DEF)
6
6.Seth Ward (MID)
8
7.Michael Mccann (MID)
7
8.Gavin Drake (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
9.Stan Godber (ATT)
6
10.Arthur Milburn (ATT)
6
11.Dale Cadamarteri (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Omer Andrews (MID)
0
13.Martin Barton (GK)
6
14.Seth Naylor (MID)
6