Match Report


Cambridge UnitedCambridge United     Blackburn RoversBlackburn Rovers
Armenio ParadaArmenio Parada Dimitri Bocharov Dimitri Bocharov
Anton GötzA. Götz77
G
1
G
83Ralph BrittonR. Britton
Ruel ThompsonR. Thompson73
D
2
D
77Trevor DraperT. Draper
Jermaine SmithJ. Smith77
D
3
D
78Lars HeggemL. Heggem
Stan ClemenceS. Clemence72
D
4
D
80Pierre-Yves KeitaP. Keita
Alistair WeaverA. Weaver80
M
5
D
78Kubilay IzzetK. Izzet
Emile BeckhamE. Beckham78
M
6
M
89Anton BusseA. Busse
Thierry GuppyT. Guppy73
M
7captain
M
96Francis MarsdenF. Marsden
Jose VegaJ. Vega79
M
8
M
90Robert EustaceR. Eustace
Norman BestN. Best82
A
captain9
A
87Max PetersM. Peters
Trevor MurphyT. Murphy77
A
10
A
82Laurent ClaessensL. Claessens
Wes TerryW. Terry85
A
11
A
78Dean LaverD. Laver
 
Robert GrayR. Gray74
D
12
M
88Peter McManamanP. McManaman
Lars BratsethL. Bratseth81
M
13
A
78Tommy DeaneT. Deane
Daniel GreavesD. Greaves75
A
14
D
77Steven PowerS. Power

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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at R Costings Abbey Stadium where Cambridge United play host to Blackburn Rovers. 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 Blackburn Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Billy Boateng.


0.00
Cambridge United kick off and get the first half underway!
4.57
Stan Clemence flicks the ball to his team mate, Trevor Murphy. Trevor Murphy knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
8.28
Trevor Murphy barges into Pierre-Yves Keita. The referee calls over Trevor Murphy and shows him a yellow card! Pierre-Yves Keita gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
10.28
Francis Marsden makes a simple pass to Laurent Claessens. Laurent Claessens lofts in a cross ball towards Anton Busse. Anton Busse is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but Anton Götz is on top of it.
12.00
Thierry Guppy catches Trevor Draper on the ankles. The referee brings Thierry Guppy to one side and gives him a warning! Trevor Draper stretches but gets up unharmed.
14.02
Anton Busse threads a neat ball through to Francis Marsden. Francis Marsden whips in a cross ball towards Laurent Claessens. Laurent Claessens beats his man to it with a header. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
18.54
Jermaine Smith knocks the ball to his team mate, Norman Best. Norman Best controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
20.39
Pierre-Yves Keita threads a neat ball through to Laurent Claessens. Laurent Claessens whips in a cross ball towards Dean Laver. Dean Laver is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but Stan Clemence is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
21.01
Jermaine Smith threads the ball through to Alistair Weaver. Alistair Weaver hits a low pass to Norman Best. Norman Best knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Lars Heggem.
22.51
Anton Busse chips the ball to his team mate, Francis Marsden. Francis Marsden cuts inside the box! Francis Marsden muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it is tipped over by Anton Götz.
26.53
Trevor Draper chips the ball to his team mate, Robert Eustace. Robert Eustace threads a neat ball through to Max Peters. Max Peters knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
28.18
Thierry Guppy threads the ball through to Trevor Murphy. Trevor Murphy knocks in a cross ball towards Norman Best. Norman Best connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball strikes Trevor Draper's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
29.04
It's a corner kick which Thierry Guppy takes quickly, playing the ball short to Ruel Thompson. Ruel Thompson shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball cannons off Pierre-Yves Keita, smacking the crossbar and looping into the crowd.
33.13
Anton Busse sees Laurent Claessens in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Laurent Claessens knocks in a cross ball towards Francis Marsden. Francis Marsden directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Nice keeping!
34.29
Jermaine Smith makes a probing pass to Thierry Guppy. Thierry Guppy flicks a high pass forward. Wes Terry controls it well on his chest. Wes Terry plays a scrappy one-two with Norman Best and stumbles forward towards the goal... Wes Terry muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Ralph Britton gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
36.17
Robert Eustace knocks the ball to his team mate, Francis Marsden. Francis Marsden lofts in a cross ball towards Robert Eustace. Robert Eustace heads the ball goalwards. Anton Götz manages to gather it effortlessly.
39.32
Lars Heggem makes a probing pass to Francis Marsden. Francis Marsden knocks the ball forward to Robert Eustace. Robert Eustace lofts in a cross ball towards Dean Laver. With a superhuman jump, Dean Laver connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Anton Götz manages to gather it.
40.25
Trevor Draper hits a low pass to Francis Marsden. Francis Marsden knocks the ball to his team mate, Robert Eustace. Robert Eustace knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ruel Thompson.
44.29
Stan Clemence makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Trevor Murphy. Trevor Murphy controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but somehow Ralph Britton manages to keep it out.
45.00
Ruel Thompson threads the ball through to Emile Beckham. Emile Beckham advances with the ball. Emile Beckham knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
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. Blackburn Rovers 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
Blackburn Rovers start the second half!
47.29
Trevor Draper barges into Thierry Guppy. The referee calls over Trevor Draper and warns him to calm down! Thierry Guppy runs off the knock.
55.12
Jermaine Smith brings the ball forward. Jermaine Smith knocks the ball forward to Norman Best. Norman Best knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Lars Heggem.
59.43
Lars Heggem flicks a high ball forward to Pierre-Yves Keita who takes it down. Pierre-Yves Keita kicks a strong pass forward to Francis Marsden. Francis Marsden knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Anton Götz who gathers it comfortably.
60.01
Showing composure, Jermaine Smith laces a through ball forward to Thierry Guppy. Thierry Guppy flicks a high pass forward. Trevor Murphy holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Trevor Murphy sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Magnificent save by Ralph Britton!
63.02
Francis Marsden flicks the ball to his team mate, Anton Busse. Anton Busse knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Stan Clemence.
67.14
Ruel Thompson makes a simple pass to Norman Best. Norman Best flicks a high pass forward to Wes Terry who brings the ball under control. Wes Terry knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
69.34
Ruel Thompson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Emile Beckham. Emile Beckham flicks a high pass forward. Trevor Murphy holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Trevor Murphy knocks in a cross ball towards Norman Best. Norman Best powers a header at goal but it is tipped over by Ralph Britton.
71.47
Alistair Weaver chips the ball to his team mate, Jose Vega. Jose Vega knocks in a cross ball towards Wes Terry. Wes Terry jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but is denied by Ralph Britton. Excellent save.
73.11
Jose Vega brings the ball forward. Jose Vega finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies wide!
77.39
Jose Vega flicks a high pass forward. Trevor Murphy holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Trevor Murphy lofts in a cross ball towards Wes Terry. Wes Terry beats his man to it with a header. Ralph Britton didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
81.22
Kubilay Izzet makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Anton Busse. Anton Busse passes the ball forward to Francis Marsden. Francis Marsden knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
83.26
Pierre-Yves Keita chips the ball to his team mate, Francis Marsden. Francis Marsden makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Max Peters. Max Peters lofts in a cross ball towards Dean Laver. Dean Laver powers a header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Superb keeping!
84.46
Jose Vega knocks the ball to his team mate, Norman Best. Norman Best knocks in a cross ball towards Wes Terry. Wes Terry gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. It's there!! Ralph Britton has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
87.25
Trevor Murphy makes a probing pass to Wes Terry. Wes Terry skips past Lars Heggem! Wes Terry makes some space for himself and shoots at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
90.00
Alistair Weaver flicks a high pass forward. Thierry Guppy comfortably collects the pass. Thierry Guppy threads a neat ball through to Emile Beckham. Emile Beckham shoots from outside the area. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Cambridge United

Blackburn Rovers
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
10
8
Shots off Target
3
0
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
58.9%
41.1%
Play Area
27.4%
43.2%
29.5%

Scorers
Wes Terry 84, 87
Laurent Claessens 14

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Wes Terry of Cambridge United

Match Ratings
1.Anton Götz (GK)
8
2.Ruel Thompson (DEF)
6
3.Jermaine Smith (DEF)
7
4.Stan Clemence (DEF)
6
5.Alistair Weaver (MID)
6
6.Emile Beckham (MID)
6
7.Thierry Guppy (MID)
6
8.Jose Vega (MID)
6
9.Norman Best (ATT)
7
10.Trevor Murphy (ATT)yellow card
7
11.Wes Terry (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
 
12.Robert Gray (DEF)
0
13.Lars Bratseth (MID)
0
14.Daniel Greaves (ATT)
0

1.Ralph Britton (GK)
8
2.Trevor Draper (DEF)
6
3.Lars Heggem (DEF)
6
4.Pierre-Yves Keita (DEF)
6
5.Kubilay Izzet (DEF)
6
6.Anton Busse (MID)
6
7.Francis Marsden (MID)
8
8.Robert Eustace (MID)
6
9.Max Peters (ATT)
6
10.Laurent Claessens (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Dean Laver (ATT)
6
 
12.Peter McManaman (MID)
0
13.Tommy Deane (ATT)
0
14.Steven Power (DEF)
0