Match Report


Cambridge UnitedCambridge United     Cheltenham TownCheltenham Town
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Sylvain CarltonS. Carlton53
G
1
G
47Ralph ShieldsR. Shields
Nicholas HoweyN. Howey45
D
2
D
64Alexander SchnellingerA. Schnellinger
Darius GeorgeD. George44
D
3
D
56Chris DichioC. Dichio
Sylvain LawrenceS. Lawrence43
D
4
D
51Danny BrownD. Brown
John MintoJ. Minto43
D
5
D
43Lomano KirklandL. Kirkland
Alexandre LoureiroA. Loureiro58
M
6
M
63Jason MikeJ. Mike
Bill InsleyB. Insley54
M
7captain
M
50Wayne RichardsW. Richards
Mick PerryM. Perry48
M
8
A
56Eoin MowbrayE. Mowbray
Shaun RipleyS. Ripley68
A
9
A
55Morris ShearerM. Shearer
Ralph GoodwinR. Goodwin50
A
10
A
52Adrian CadamarteriA. Cadamarteri
Dominic StrachanD. Strachan50
A
captain11
A
52Dean MilliganD. Milligan
 
Bill FinneyB. Finney45
A
12
A
48Chris BowerC. Bower
Arthur MannA. Mann44
A
13
A
48Aaron JosephA. Joseph
Eduardo SantosE. Santos42
M
14
M
47Sylvain LeeS. Lee

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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at R Costings Abbey Stadium where Cambridge United play host to Cheltenham Town. A crowd of 4,939 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Cambridge United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Cheltenham Town appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Robert Granville.


0.00
Cambridge United kick off and get the match underway!
3.06
Wayne Richards kicks a strong pass forward to Dean Milligan. Dean Milligan tries a spectacular long range effort his aim is horrendously poor!
6.11
Alexandre Loureiro makes a simple pass to Dominic Strachan. Dominic Strachan lofts in a cross ball towards Ralph Goodwin. Ralph Goodwin is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it's a woeful effort!
8.39
Nicholas Howey gives the ball a hefty kick upfield. Shaun Ripley shoots from outside the area but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
10.06
Sylvain Lawrence receives the ball from a throw-in from John Minto. Seeing a gap ahead, Sylvain Lawrence laces a weighted ball forward to Bill Insley. Bill Insley plays the ball forward to Shaun Ripley. Shaun Ripley finds some space and shoots from distance. Good keeping from Ralph Shields as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
11.24
Corner kick to Cambridge United. Bill Insley plays it to the near post. Morris Shearer reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
12.27
Wayne Richards hits a low pass to Dean Milligan. Dean Milligan kicks a strong pass forward to Eoin Mowbray but the referee indicates it's offside!
22.51
Wayne Richards kicks a strong pass forward to Adrian Cadamarteri. Adrian Cadamarteri lofts in a cross ball towards Eoin Mowbray. Eoin Mowbray powers a header at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
24.35
Darius George flicks a high ball forward to Bill Insley who takes it down. Bill Insley knocks the ball forward to Dominic Strachan. Dominic Strachan lofts in a cross ball towards Shaun Ripley. Shaun Ripley connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
27.35
Danny Brown hits a low pass to Jason Mike. Jason Mike passes the ball forward to Eoin Mowbray. Eoin Mowbray whips in a cross ball towards Adrian Cadamarteri. Adrian Cadamarteri connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
33.48
Morris Shearer comes in with a late challenge on Sylvain Lawrence. The referee warns Morris Shearer to calm down! Sylvain Lawrence runs off the knock.
34.21
Sylvain Lawrence barges into Wayne Richards. Sylvain Lawrence is warned by the referee! Wayne Richards hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
40.28
Bill Insley comes in with a late challenge on Wayne Richards. Bill Insley is given a warning by the referee! Wayne Richards hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
42.54
Sylvain Lawrence breaks forward. Sylvain Lawrence sees Dominic Strachan in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Dominic Strachan knocks the ball forward to Shaun Ripley but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
44.14
Sylvain Lawrence clumsily knocks into Morris Shearer. The referee brings Sylvain Lawrence to one side and gives him another warning! Morris Shearer stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Cambridge United appear unchanged since the first half. Cheltenham Town also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The second half starts with Cheltenham Town kicking off!
47.29
Bill Insley decides to run forward with the ball. Seeing a gap ahead, Bill Insley plays the ball forward to Dominic Strachan who has made a great run into the box. Dominic Strachan shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Ralph Shields gathers the ball up comfortably. Good save!
48.38
Chris Dichio laces a through ball forward to Wayne Richards. Showing composure, Wayne Richards plays the ball forward to Eoin Mowbray. Eoin Mowbray shoots from 25 yards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
51.13
Nicholas Howey drives a long ball upfield. Ralph Goodwin knocks the ball forward to Shaun Ripley but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
54.07
Jason Mike makes a simple pass to Eoin Mowbray. Eoin Mowbray advances inside the box! Eoin Mowbray side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Eoin Mowbray scores for Cheltenham Town!!
60.11
Alexandre Loureiro makes a simple pass to Ralph Goodwin. Ralph Goodwin knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
65.36
Alexandre Loureiro clumsily knocks into Jason Mike. The referee warns Alexandre Loureiro to calm down! Jason Mike hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
66.55
Wayne Richards plays the ball forward to Morris Shearer. Morris Shearer shoots from 20 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
69.09
Darius George flicks a high pass forward. Alexandre Loureiro controls it well on his chest. Alexandre Loureiro flicks a high ball forward to Ralph Goodwin who takes it down. Ralph Goodwin shoots from long range. It curls slightly but Ralph Shields manages to gather it.
71.06
Jason Mike catches Sylvain Lawrence on the ankles. The referee warns Jason Mike to calm down! Sylvain Lawrence stretches but gets up unharmed.
72.29
Lomano Kirkland sees Wayne Richards in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Wayne Richards makes a probing pass to Morris Shearer. Morris Shearer shoots from outside the area but slams it into the crowd!
75.32
Wayne Richards makes a simple pass to Eoin Mowbray. Eoin Mowbray knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
77.20
Cheltenham Town have made a substitution with Sylvain Lee replacing Adrian Cadamarteri .
78.22
Danny Brown passes the ball forward to Wayne Richards. Wayne Richards flicks a high pass forward. Eoin Mowbray easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Eoin Mowbray whips in a cross ball towards Dean Milligan. Dean Milligan connects with a diving header. Dean Milligan scores for Cheltenham Town!!
80.22
Cambridge United appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-3 formation.
83.28
Alexandre Loureiro makes a probing pass to Ralph Goodwin. Ralph Goodwin shoots from 20 yards. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Cambridge United are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
87.01
Darius George threads a neat ball through to Bill Insley. Bill Insley flicks the ball to his team mate, Ralph Goodwin. Ralph Goodwin sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Cambridge United

Cheltenham Town
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
4
2
Shots off Target
4
6
Offsides
2
2
Fouls
4
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
51.3%
48.7%
Play Area
33.3%
41%
25.6%

Scorers
Shaun Ripley 24
Eoin Mowbray 54
Dean Milligan 78

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Eoin Mowbray of Cheltenham Town

Match Ratings
1.Sylvain Carlton (GK)
6
2.Nicholas Howey (DEF)
6
3.Darius George (DEF)
6
4.Sylvain Lawrence (DEF)
7
5.John Minto (DEF)
6
6.Alexandre Loureiro (MID)
6
7.Bill Insley (MID)
7
8.Mick Perry (MID)
6
9.Shaun Ripley (ATT)goal scored
8
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.Ralph Shields (GK)
7
2.Alexander Schnellinger (DEF)
6
3.Chris Dichio (DEF)
6
4.Danny Brown (DEF)
6
5.Lomano Kirkland (DEF)
6
6.Jason Mike (MID)
6
7.Wayne Richards (MID)
8
8.Eoin Mowbray (ATT)goal scored
9
9.Morris Shearer (ATT)
6
10.Adrian Cadamarteri (ATT)
6
11.Dean Milligan (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Chris Bower (ATT)
0
13.Aaron Joseph (ATT)
0
14.Sylvain Lee (MID)
6