Match Report
| Cambridge United | Cambridge United |  |  | Portsmouth | Portsmouth | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Sylvain Carlton | S. Carlton |  | 53 | G |  | 1 | |  | G | 60 | | Robert Adams | R. Adams | ||||||||
| Nicholas Howey | N. Howey | | 45 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 51 | | Frank Barry | F. Barry | |||||||||
| Darius George | D. George | | 44 | D | | 3 | | D | 50 |  | Andy Elliott | A. Elliott | |||||||||
| Sylvain Lawrence | S. Lawrence | | 43 | D | | 4 | | D | 50 |  | Joao Campos | J. Campos | |||||||||
| John Minto | J. Minto | | 43 | D | | 5 | | D | 47 | | Luke Scales | L. Scales | |||||||||
| Alexandre Loureiro | A. Loureiro | | 58 | M | | 6 | | M | 63 |  | Armin Sachs | A. Sachs | |||||||||
| Bill Insley | B. Insley | | 54 | M | | 7 | | M | 63 | | Tony Clegg | T. Clegg | |||||||||
| Mick Perry | M. Perry | | 48 | M | | 8 | | A | 63 | | Glynn Beckham | G. Beckham | |||||||||
| Shaun Ripley | S. Ripley | | 68 | A | | 9 | | A | 49 | | Paul Hollmer | P. Hollmer | |||||||||
| Ralph Goodwin | R. Goodwin | | 50 | A | | 10 | | A | 44 | | Niccolo Hurst | N. Hurst | |||||||||
| Dominic Strachan | D. Strachan | | 50 | A | | | 11 | | A | 39 | | Dean Haynes | D. Haynes | ||||||||
| Bill Finney | B. Finney | | 45 | A | | 12 | | G | 57 | | Peter Croft | P. Croft | |||||||||
| Arthur Mann | A. Mann | | 44 | A | | 13 | | M | 56 | | Damien Brown | D. Brown | |||||||||
| Eduardo Santos | E. Santos | | 42 | M | | 14 | | M | 56 | | Ashley Griffin | A. Griffin | |||||||||
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at R Costings Abbey Stadium where Cambridge United play host to Portsmouth. A crowd of 4,614 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Cambridge United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Portsmouth appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Jason Fletcher.
The pitch is in good condition.
Cambridge United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Portsmouth appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Jason Fletcher.
0.00
0-0Cambridge United kick off and get the match underway!
4.34
0-0Tony Clegg threads a neat ball through to Niccolo Hurst. Niccolo Hurst shoots from outside the area but it is miles over!
6.39
0-0Mick Perry flicks a high pass forward. Ralph Goodwin holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ralph Goodwin passes the ball forward but Dominic Strachan is offside!
8.29
Sylvain Lawrence flicks a high ball forward to Alexandre Loureiro who takes it down. Alexandre Loureiro deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Shaun Ripley. Shaun Ripley plays a scrappy one-two with Ralph Goodwin and stumbles forward towards the goal... Shaun Ripley tries a spectacular strike. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
9.19
0-0Andy Elliott barges into Ralph Goodwin. The referee brings Andy Elliott to one side and gives him a warning! Ralph Goodwin stretches but gets up unharmed.
10.42
0-0Alexandre Loureiro takes the throw-in. Bill Insley hits a low pass to Dominic Strachan. Dominic Strachan shoots from 25 yards. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Well saved!
14.29
Tony Clegg kicks a strong pass forward to Dean Haynes. Dean Haynes shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
18.41
Armin Sachs threads a neat ball through to Glynn Beckham. Glynn Beckham controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Sylvain Carlton comfortably smothers it!
20.39
0-0Bill Insley flicks a high pass forward to Dominic Strachan who brings the ball under control. Dominic Strachan knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
21.41
Bill Insley flicks a high pass forward to Shaun Ripley who brings the ball under control. Shaun Ripley kicks a strong pass forward to Ralph Goodwin but the referee indicates it's offside!
24.29
Armin Sachs flicks a high pass forward. Niccolo Hurst controls it well on his chest. Niccolo Hurst makes a defence splitting pass to Paul Hollmer. Paul Hollmer cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
27.40
Bill Insley flicks a high pass forward. Shaun Ripley collects the pass. Shaun Ripley shoots from distance but it is miles over!
28.32
1-0Mick Perry makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dominic Strachan. Dominic Strachan whips in a cross ball towards Shaun Ripley. Shaun Ripley jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
33.17
Armin Sachs deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Niccolo Hurst. Niccolo Hurst shoots from 25 yards. It's miles wide!
44.50
Andy Elliott flicks a high pass forward. Armin Sachs holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Armin Sachs kicks a strong pass forward to Dean Haynes. Dean Haynes plays a one-two with Glynn Beckham and advances towards the goal... Dean Haynes tries a spectacular strike but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
45.00
Tony Clegg sees Paul Hollmer in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Paul Hollmer whips in a cross ball towards Niccolo Hurst. With a superhuman jump, Niccolo Hurst connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it is shockingly off target!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Cambridge United appear unchanged since the first half. Portsmouth also appear unchanged since the first half. The Portsmouth players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Portsmouth kick off!
47.45
Andy Elliott flicks the ball to his team mate, Tony Clegg. Tony Clegg knocks the ball forward to Niccolo Hurst. Niccolo Hurst plays a scrappy one-two with Glynn Beckham and advances towards the goal... Niccolo Hurst comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it rises well off target!
48.49
Darius George flicks a high pass forward. Alexandre Loureiro collects the pass. Alexandre Loureiro makes a beautiful solo run. Alexandre Loureiro shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Nice save!
49.41
Mick Perry makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dominic Strachan. Dominic Strachan shoots from 20 yards but Robert Adams is on top of it.
53.03
Joao Campos deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Armin Sachs. Armin Sachs kicks a strong pass forward to Glynn Beckham. Glynn Beckham shoots from 20 yards. It's miles wide!
54.09
Bill Insley chips the ball to his team mate, Ralph Goodwin. Ralph Goodwin tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. He makes it look easy!
61.40
Under pressure, Sylvain Lawrence clears the ball far upfield. Dominic Strachan finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
65.07
Alexandre Loureiro flicks a high pass forward. Ralph Goodwin collects the pass. Ralph Goodwin tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
69.15
2-0John Minto clumsily knocks into Paul Hollmer. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Paul Hollmer runs off the knock.
72.46
Bill Insley flicks a high pass forward to Ralph Goodwin who brings the ball neatly under control. Ralph Goodwin sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but somehow Robert Adams manages to keep it out.
73.29
Frank Barry hits a low pass to Tony Clegg. Tony Clegg flicks a high pass forward. Niccolo Hurst holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Niccolo Hurst knocks in a cross ball towards Glynn Beckham. Glynn Beckham connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Sylvain Carlton with no chance!! Goal for Portsmouth!
77.52
Tony Clegg threads a neat ball through to Dean Haynes. Dean Haynes controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is shockingly off target!
78.21
With a delightful solo run, Armin Sachs stretches the opposition's defence. Armin Sachs knocks in a cross ball towards Glynn Beckham. Glynn Beckham knocks the ball goalwards with his head his aim is horrendously poor!
79.19
Andy Elliott takes a quick throw-in, lobbing the ball to the feet of Frank Barry. Frank Barry advances with the ball. Frank Barry controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dean Haynes. Dean Haynes shoots from outside the area but it flies just off target!
81.27
John Minto plays a long ball forward. Shaun Ripley finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
85.45
Showing fabulous composure, Joao Campos laces a through ball forward to Tony Clegg. Tony Clegg makes a probing pass to Niccolo Hurst. Niccolo Hurst knocks in a cross ball towards Glynn Beckham. Glynn Beckham makes a looping header on goal. Solid save from Sylvain Carlton.
87.03
Tony Clegg makes a simple pass to Dean Haynes. Dean Haynes shoots from outside the area. It's miles wide!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
8
3
Shots off Target
3
12
Offsides
3
1
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
42%
58%
Play Area
27.3%
39.8%
33%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Ralph Goodwin of Cambridge 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) |  | 5 |
| 6. | Alexandre Loureiro (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Bill Insley (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Mick Perry (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Shaun Ripley (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 10. | Ralph Goodwin (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Dominic Strachan (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Bill Finney (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Arthur Mann (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Eduardo Santos (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Robert Adams (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Frank Barry (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Andy Elliott (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Joao Campos (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Luke Scales (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Armin Sachs (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Tony Clegg (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Glynn Beckham (ATT) | | 8 |
| 9. | Paul Hollmer (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Niccolo Hurst (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Dean Haynes (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Peter Croft (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Damien Brown (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Ashley Griffin (MID) | 0 | |