Match Report


Cambridge UnitedCambridge United     ChelseaChelsea
Armenio ParadaArmenio Parada Darryn Gent Darryn Gent
Anton GötzA. Götz76
G
1
G
78Sean EmertonS. Emerton
Simon MasurS. Masur71
D
2
D
70Eoin DuberryE. Duberry
Jermaine SmithJ. Smith75
D
3
D
73Don CaldwellD. Caldwell
Giorgio LasalandraG. Lasalandra72
D
4
D
77Jonas WidmannJ. Widmann
Eugenio MorieroE. Moriero82
M
5
D
72Ruel RufusR. Rufus
Alistair WeaverA. Weaver79
M
6
M
99Neil BanksN. Banks
Talal BezzaiT. Bezzai76
M
7captain
M
85Francis MossF. Moss
Mick VassellM. Vassell71
M
8
A
77Michael MossM. Moss
Norman BestN. Best81
A
captain9
A
83Christos NikolaidisC. Nikolaidis
Craig RankinC. Rankin71
A
10
A
85Kevin PlattK. Platt
Trevor MurphyT. Murphy76
A
11
A
90Silvio PostigaS. Postiga
 
Robert GrayR. Gray72
D
12
D
73Oleg HigginbothamO. Higginbotham
Morris BaileyM. Bailey87
M
13
A
78Spencer CroftS. Croft
Morris MarrM. Marr85
A
14
D
77Hauke MüllerH. Müller

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at R Costings Abbey Stadium where Cambridge United play host to Chelsea. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Cambridge United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Chelsea appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Ross Serrant.


0.00
The whistle blows and Chelsea kick off!
4.23
Don Caldwell knocks the ball to his team mate, Neil Banks. Neil Banks passes the ball forward to Silvio Postiga. Silvio Postiga controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
14.22
Eoin Duberry pushes mid-way up the pitch. Eoin Duberry threads the ball through to Michael Moss. Michael Moss lofts in a cross ball towards Francis Moss. Francis Moss jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
15.52
Eoin Duberry controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jonas Widmann. Jonas Widmann controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Francis Moss. Francis Moss cuts inside the box! Francis Moss side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. It's there!! Anton Götz has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
18.33
Francis Moss makes a simple pass to Kevin Platt. Kevin Platt threads the ball through to Michael Moss but he's offside!
20.26
Without breaking stride, Francis Moss plays the ball forward to Neil Banks. Neil Banks knocks in a cross ball towards Francis Moss. Francis Moss rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
24.55
Jonas Widmann threads a neat ball through to Eoin Duberry. Eoin Duberry makes a probing pass to Michael Moss. Michael Moss whips in a cross ball towards Neil Banks. Neil Banks makes a looping header on goal but Jermaine Smith is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
26.01
Jermaine Smith surges forward with the ball. Jermaine Smith flicks the ball to his team mate, Mick Vassell. Mick Vassell shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Sean Emerton.
27.20
Talal Bezzai takes the corner, driving a low ball to the near post. Mick Vassell strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but it flies just off target!
28.56
Don Caldwell passes the ball forward to Francis Moss. Francis Moss flicks the ball to his team mate, Neil Banks. Neil Banks threads the ball through to Kevin Platt but he's offside!
30.56
Francis Moss controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Michael Moss. Michael Moss whips in a cross ball towards Silvio Postiga. Silvio Postiga rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it rises well off target!
33.41
With a delightful solo run, Francis Moss stretches the opposition's defence. Francis Moss sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Anton Götz effortlessly smothers it!
38.11
Jermaine Smith makes a simple pass to Alistair Weaver. Alistair Weaver puts a great ball through. Norman Best runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
39.06
Eugenio Moriero makes a probing pass to Alistair Weaver. Alistair Weaver passes the ball forward but Mick Vassell is offside!
45.00
Alistair Weaver deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Trevor Murphy. Trevor Murphy knocks the ball to his team mate, Norman Best. Norman Best strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but it's a lousy effort!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Cambridge United appear unchanged since the first half. Chelsea also appear unchanged since the first half. The Cambridge United players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
Cambridge United kick off and get the second half underway!
47.45
Jermaine Smith flicks the ball to his team mate, Eugenio Moriero. Eugenio Moriero passes the ball forward to Craig Rankin. Craig Rankin lofts in a cross ball towards Eugenio Moriero. Eugenio Moriero gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Fantastic reaction save from Sean Emerton!
48.39
Eugenio Moriero kicks a strong pass forward to Norman Best. Norman Best knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
53.36
Alistair Weaver sees Eugenio Moriero in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Eugenio Moriero kicks a strong pass forward to Talal Bezzai but the referee indicates it's offside!
55.25
Neil Banks makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Christos Nikolaidis. Christos Nikolaidis controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Solid save from Anton Götz.
57.16
Simon Masur knocks the ball to his team mate, Alistair Weaver. Alistair Weaver decides to run forward with the ball. Alistair Weaver controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Mick Vassell through on goal. Mick Vassell cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
59.04
Simon Masur flicks a high pass forward. Mick Vassell holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Mick Vassell threads the ball through to Norman Best. Norman Best cuts inside the box! Some silky footwork from Norman Best provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it rises well off target!
60.14
Cambridge United have made a substitution with Morris Bailey replacing Talal Bezzai .Chelsea have made a substitution with Oleg Higginbotham replacing Eoin Duberry .
65.21
Jonas Widmann threads a neat ball through to Francis Moss. Francis Moss flicks a high ball forward to Christos Nikolaidis who takes it down. Christos Nikolaidis lofts in a cross ball towards Francis Moss. Francis Moss knocks the ball goalwards with his head but Anton Götz is on top of it.
66.11
Norman Best chips the ball to his team mate, Trevor Murphy. Trevor Murphy cuts inside the box! Trevor Murphy makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but is denied by Oleg Higginbotham. Excellent block.
69.09
Giorgio Lasalandra flicks a high pass forward to Morris Bailey who brings the ball under control. Morris Bailey makes a probing pass to Mick Vassell. Mick Vassell puts a great ball through. Eugenio Moriero races clear but the linesman lifts his flag. Offside by the narrowest of margins!
71.01
Ruel Rufus flicks a high pass forward. Francis Moss controls it well on his chest. Francis Moss flicks a high pass forward to Silvio Postiga who brings the ball under control. Silvio Postiga whips in a cross ball towards Francis Moss. Francis Moss outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Anton Götz easily punches it away to safety.
72.19
Alistair Weaver makes a simple pass to Craig Rankin. Craig Rankin plays the ball forward to Norman Best who has made a great run into the box. Norman Best muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
75.17
Jermaine Smith threads a neat ball through to Alistair Weaver. Alistair Weaver flicks the ball to his team mate, Mick Vassell. Mick Vassell shoots from distance but it slams into the crowd!
77.24
Chelsea have made a substitution with Spencer Croft replacing Michael Moss .
81.04
Jermaine Smith catches Christos Nikolaidis on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Christos Nikolaidis grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
89.23
Neil Banks flicks the ball to his team mate, Francis Moss. Francis Moss whips in a cross ball towards Spencer Croft. Spencer Croft outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Cambridge United

Chelsea
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
4
9
Shots off Target
5
2
Offsides
4
2
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
52.8%
47.2%
Play Area
27%
42.7%
30.3%

Scorers
Norman Best 72
Francis Moss 16, 20

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Francis Moss of Chelsea

Match Ratings
1.Anton Götz (GK)
7
2.Simon Masur (DEF)
6
3.Jermaine Smith (DEF)yellow card
6
4.Giorgio Lasalandra (DEF)
6
5.Eugenio Moriero (MID)
6
6.Alistair Weaver (MID)
7
7.Talal Bezzai (MID)
6
8.Mick Vassell (MID)
6
9.Norman Best (ATT)goal scored
7
10.Craig Rankin (ATT)
6
11.Trevor Murphy (ATT)
6
 
12.Robert Gray (DEF)
0
13.Morris Bailey (MID)
6
14.Morris Marr (ATT)
0

1.Sean Emerton (GK)
6
2.Eoin Duberry (DEF)
6
3.Don Caldwell (DEF)
6
4.Jonas Widmann (DEF)
6
5.Ruel Rufus (DEF)
6
6.Neil Banks (MID)
7
7.Francis Moss (MID)goal scoredgoal scored
10
8.Michael Moss (ATT)
6
9.Christos Nikolaidis (ATT)
6
10.Kevin Platt (ATT)
6
11.Silvio Postiga (ATT)
6
 
12.Oleg Higginbotham (DEF)
6
13.Spencer Croft (ATT)
6
14.Hauke Müller (DEF)
0