Match Report


Cambridge UnitedCambridge United     York CityYork City
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Sylvain CarltonS. Carlton53
G
1
G
44Clive DaviesC. Davies
Nicholas HoweyN. Howey45
D
2
D
48Chris VernazzaC. Vernazza
Darius GeorgeD. George44
D
3
D
46Thierry WatersT. Waters
Sylvain LawrenceS. Lawrence43
D
4
D
44Edward BlakeE. Blake
John MintoJ. Minto43
D
5
D
38Jermaine StockdaleJ. Stockdale
Alexandre LoureiroA. Loureiro58
M
6
M
60Stanley WetherallS. Wetherall
Bill InsleyB. Insley54
M
7captain
M
54Titus PlowrightT. Plowright
Mick PerryM. Perry48
M
8
M
51Jermaine SturridgeJ. Sturridge
Shaun RipleyS. Ripley68
A
9
A
52Eoin CooperE. Cooper
Ralph GoodwinR. Goodwin50
A
10
A
47Rio BeagrieR. Beagrie
Dominic StrachanD. Strachan50
A
captain11
A
47Robert NichollsR. Nicholls
 
Bill FinneyB. Finney45
A
12
M
49Des RizaD. Riza
Arthur MannA. Mann44
A
13
A
46Danny PearceD. Pearce
Eduardo SantosE. Santos42
M
14
A
44Leon GriffinL. Griffin

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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at R Costings Abbey Stadium where Cambridge United play host to York City. A crowd of 4,728 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Cambridge United and York City are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Dave Bolton.


0.00
York City kick off the first half!
2.01
Sylvain Lawrence plays the ball forward to Bill Insley. Seeing a gap ahead, Bill Insley plays the ball forward to Ralph Goodwin. Ralph Goodwin whips in a cross ball towards Shaun Ripley. Shaun Ripley flicks the ball with his head. It's there!! Clive Davies has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
8.29
Mick Perry makes a probing pass to Ralph Goodwin. Ralph Goodwin makes a probing pass between the defence to Shaun Ripley. Shaun Ripley cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but is denied by Clive Davies. Excellent save.
14.27
Alexandre Loureiro flicks a high pass forward. Dominic Strachan comfortably collects the pass. Dominic Strachan shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
18.46
Edward Blake flicks a high pass forward to Stanley Wetherall who brings the ball under control. Stanley Wetherall flicks a high pass forward. Robert Nicholls collects the pass. Robert Nicholls puts a great ball through. Rio Beagrie runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
27.19
Bill Insley makes a probing pass to Ralph Goodwin. Ralph Goodwin shoots from 20 yards but it flies just wide!
28.41
With some swift thinking, Jermaine Sturridge plays the ball forward to Eoin Cooper. Eoin Cooper tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies just off target!
38.48
Jermaine Sturridge threads a neat ball through to Robert Nicholls. Robert Nicholls whips in a cross ball towards Eoin Cooper. Eoin Cooper fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but it's a woeful effort!
39.13
Darius George threads a neat ball through to Bill Insley. Bill Insley makes a simple pass to Ralph Goodwin. Ralph Goodwin knocks in a cross ball towards Shaun Ripley. Shaun Ripley jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Clive Davies picks it out of the air!
40.07
Alexandre Loureiro sees Shaun Ripley in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Shaun Ripley deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ralph Goodwin but the linesman indicates offside!
44.48
Showing composure, Thierry Waters plays the ball forward to Titus Plowright. Titus Plowright passes the ball forward to Rio Beagrie. Rio Beagrie rushes past Darius George! Rio Beagrie looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
45.00
Mick Perry makes a simple pass to Dominic Strachan. Dominic Strachan shoots from 25 yards but it is tipped over by Clive Davies.
45.00
Corner kick to Cambridge United. Alexandre Loureiro plays it to the near post. Thierry Waters reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
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. York City also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Cambridge United kick off the second half!
48.35
Mick Perry sees space and advances. Mick Perry knocks in a cross ball towards Ralph Goodwin. Ralph Goodwin outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
49.05
With great vision, Alexandre Loureiro plays the ball forward to Ralph Goodwin. Ralph Goodwin lofts in a cross ball towards Shaun Ripley. Shaun Ripley connects with a diving header. Clive Davies is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
55.38
With a delightful solo run, Alexandre Loureiro stretches the opposition's defence. Alexandre Loureiro knocks in a cross ball towards Shaun Ripley. Shaun Ripley heads the ball goalwards which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
61.48
Mick Perry takes a quick throw-in, lobbing the ball to the feet of Alexandre Loureiro. Alexandre Loureiro makes a simple pass to Dominic Strachan. Dominic Strachan plays a one-two with Ralph Goodwin and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Dominic Strachan provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
65.09
Darius George makes a simple pass to Mick Perry. 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. Solid save from Clive Davies.
69.14
Edward Blake flicks a high pass forward. Jermaine Sturridge holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jermaine Sturridge takes it forward alone. Jermaine Sturridge knocks in a cross ball towards Robert Nicholls. Robert Nicholls gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it flies just off target!
71.22
Chris Vernazza knocks the ball to his team mate, Jermaine Sturridge. Jermaine Sturridge threads a neat ball through to Robert Nicholls. Robert Nicholls makes a simple pass, allowing Rio Beagrie to run into the box. Some good footwork from Rio Beagrie provides some space. He shoots at goal. It curls slightly but is blocked by John Minto.
72.14
Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
73.03
Edward Blake darts forward. Edward Blake flicks a high ball forward to Eoin Cooper who takes it down. Eoin Cooper knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
75.52
Sylvain Lawrence surges forward with the ball. Sylvain Lawrence chips the ball to his team mate, Ralph Goodwin. Ralph Goodwin controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Solid save from Clive Davies.
77.33
Cambridge United have made 2 substitutions with Arthur Mann replacing Nicholas Howey and Eduardo Santos replacing Dominic Strachan .
79.49
Titus Plowright kicks a strong pass forward to Eoin Cooper. Eoin Cooper shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
81.36
Titus Plowright knocks the ball forward to Eoin Cooper. Eoin Cooper tries a spectacular long range effort but he balloons it over the crossbar!
83.05
Sylvain Lawrence runs forward with the ball. Sylvain Lawrence flicks the ball to his team mate, Shaun Ripley. Shaun Ripley shoots from 25 yards but it's well over the bar!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Cambridge United

York City
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
8
1
Shots off Target
5
6
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
62.5%
37.5%
Play Area
25%
44.4%
30.6%

Scorers
Shaun Ripley 2, 49, 55

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Shaun Ripley of Cambridge United

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

1.Clive Davies (GK)
7
2.Chris Vernazza (DEF)
6
3.Thierry Waters (DEF)
6
4.Edward Blake (DEF)
6
5.Jermaine Stockdale (DEF)
6
6.Stanley Wetherall (MID)
6
7.Titus Plowright (MID)
6
8.Jermaine Sturridge (MID)
6
9.Eoin Cooper (ATT)
6
10.Rio Beagrie (ATT)
6
11.Robert Nicholls (ATT)
6
 
12.Des Riza (MID)
0
13.Danny Pearce (ATT)
0
14.Leon Griffin (ATT)
0