Match Report
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Match Report
Hail stones bounce on the pitch here at John Smiths Stadium where Huddersfield Town play host to Cambridge United. A crowd of 4,750 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Huddersfield Town are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Cambridge United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Dave Bolton.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Huddersfield Town are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Cambridge United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Dave Bolton.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Cambridge United get the match underway!
14.59
0-0Mick Perry makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Shaun Ripley. Shaun Ripley shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
16.44
Bill Insley passes the ball forward to Shaun Ripley. Shaun Ripley knocks in a cross ball towards Dominic Strachan. Dominic Strachan is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
20.34
Arno Reimers pushes mid-way up the pitch. Arno Reimers controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jacob Anderton. Jacob Anderton shoots from outside the area but it is miles over!
24.04
0-0John Minto powers a long ball forward. Ralph Goodwin shoots from outside the area. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Excellent save!
27.49
0-0Mick Perry controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ralph Goodwin. Ralph Goodwin knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
28.29
Stan Godber threads the ball through to Lomano Edworthy. Lomano Edworthy flicks a high pass forward. Thierry Forbes collects the pass. Thierry Forbes threads the ball through into the box. Jacob Anderton looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it's a woeful effort!
30.56
Stan Godber takes it forward alone. Stan Godber passes the ball forward to Jacob Anderton. Jacob Anderton knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
32.19
0-0Del Shilton catches Mick Perry on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Mick Perry hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
33.09
0-0Malcolm Mckay takes it forward alone. Malcolm Mckay deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Thierry Forbes but the linesman indicates offside!
36.53
Stan Godber threads a neat ball through to Simon Lofthouse. Simon Lofthouse threads the ball through to Thierry Forbes. Thierry Forbes shoots from long range. The ball comes in low, but Sylvain Carlton smothers it!
39.56
Nicholas Howey advances with the ball. Nicholas Howey threads the ball through to Shaun Ripley. Shaun Ripley skips past Ben Shields! Shaun Ripley muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
42.59
Stan Godber makes a simple pass to Malcolm Mckay. Malcolm Mckay makes a simple pass to Dean Goldberg. Dean Goldberg cuts inside the box! Dean Goldberg takes a shot at goal but Sylvain Carlton is on top of it.
44.47
Stan Godber controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Simon Lofthouse. With vision, Simon Lofthouse laces a weighted ball forward to Dean Goldberg. Dean Goldberg shoots from 20 yards but somehow Sylvain Carlton manages to keep it out.
45.00
Alexandre Loureiro controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dominic Strachan. Dominic Strachan shoots from outside the area. The ball comes in low, but Alec Mcinnes smothers it!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Huddersfield Town appear unchanged since the first half. Cambridge United also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Huddersfield Town get the second half underway!
47.48
Nicholas Howey makes a simple pass to Mick Perry. Mick Perry flicks a high pass forward. Shaun Ripley comfortably collects the pass. Shaun Ripley shoots from 25 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
49.09
Del Shilton sees Dean Goldberg in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Dean Goldberg shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Fabulous stop!
53.04
Without breaking stride, John Minto plays the ball forward to Bill Insley. Bill Insley deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dominic Strachan. Dominic Strachan controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
55.44
Mick Perry makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ralph Goodwin. Ralph Goodwin sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Alec Mcinnes is on top of his game. Superb keeping!
59.49
Darius George threads the ball through to Mick Perry. Mick Perry makes a probing pass to Shaun Ripley. Shaun Ripley tries a spectacular long range effort but it whistles just wide of the post!
66.12
Alexandre Loureiro kicks a strong pass forward to Shaun Ripley. Shaun Ripley knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Arno Reimers.
67.32
0-0Ralph Goodwin clumsily knocks into Stan Godber. The referee calls over Ralph Goodwin and shows him a yellow card! Stan Godber gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
69.30
0-0Bill Insley comes in with a late challenge on Del Shilton. The referee calls over Bill Insley and warns him to calm down! Del Shilton stretches but gets up unharmed.
75.41
0-0Nicholas Howey flicks a high pass forward. Bill Insley comfortably collects the pass. Bill Insley sees Shaun Ripley in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Shaun Ripley plays a quick one-two with Dominic Strachan and rushes in on goal... Shaun Ripley makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball strikes Arno Reimers's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
77.07
Arno Reimers flicks the ball to his team mate, Del Shilton. Del Shilton flicks the ball to his team mate, Dean Goldberg. Dean Goldberg passes the ball forward but Thierry Forbes is offside!
85.44
Arno Reimers chips the ball to his team mate, Malcolm Mckay. Malcolm Mckay makes a beautiful solo run. Malcolm Mckay knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
87.58
Simon Lofthouse threads the ball through to Jacob Anderton. Jacob Anderton knocks the ball forward, putting Thierry Forbes through on goal. Thierry Forbes cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
90.00
Sylvain Lawrence knocks the ball forward to Mick Perry. Mick Perry hits a low pass to Shaun Ripley. Shaun Ripley hits a low pass to Ralph Goodwin. Ralph Goodwin muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
4
6
Shots off Target
3
5
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
49.4%
50.6%
Play Area
31%
39.1%
29.9%
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Stan Godber of Huddersfield Town |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Alec Mcinnes (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Arno Reimers (DEF) | 8 | |
| 3. | Stan Godber (DEF) | 9 | |
| 4. | Ben Shields (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Simon Lofthouse (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Del Shilton (MID) |  | 5 |
| 7. | Malcolm Mckay (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Lomano Edworthy (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Dean Goldberg (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Jacob Anderton (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Thierry Forbes (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Norman Cutler (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Teddy Wallwork (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Alfred Smith (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Sylvain Carlton (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Nicholas Howey (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Darius George (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Sylvain Lawrence (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | John Minto (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Alexandre Loureiro (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Bill Insley (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Mick Perry (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | Shaun Ripley (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Ralph Goodwin (ATT) | | 6 |
| 11. | Dominic Strachan (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Bill Finney (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Arthur Mann (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Eduardo Santos (MID) | 0 | |