Match Report


Cambridge UnitedCambridge United     ArsenalArsenal
Computer Player Computer Player Luke Kerr Luke Kerr
Anton GötzA. Götz77
G
1
G
85Ivan HoweyI. Howey
George KahnG. Kahn79
D
2
D
74Mamar LeroyM. Leroy
Jermaine SmithJ. Smith77
D
3
D
75Javier CuellarJ. Cuellar
Giorgio LasalandraG. Lasalandra75
D
4
D
81Andy MckayA. Mckay
Luke MarshallL. Marshall83
M
5
D
77Hermann HaraldurH. Haraldur
Lars BratsethL. Bratseth81
M
6captain
M
90Tony JobsonT. Jobson
Alistair WeaverA. Weaver80
M
7
M
86Ben GreeningB. Greening
Les WrightL. Wright80
M
8
M
80Teddy MorrisT. Morris
Wes TerryW. Terry85
A
captain9
A
82Farid SalhiF. Salhi
Norman BestN. Best82
A
10
A
83Marcel Ferreira-LeiteM. Ferreira-Leite
Trevor MurphyT. Murphy77
A
11
A
77Marcus BishopM. Bishop
 
Jose VegaJ. Vega79
M
12
M
77Giovanni M. BurianiG. Buriani
Emile BeckhamE. Beckham78
M
13
A
76Gilles CotteeG. Cottee
Daniel GreavesD. Greaves75
A
14
D
76Manuel ReisM. Reis

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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at R Costings Abbey Stadium where Cambridge United play host to Arsenal. A crowd of 19,788 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Cambridge United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Arsenal appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by John Boisfer.


0.00
Arsenal kick off the first half!
2.34
Seeing a gap ahead, Alistair Weaver laces a through ball forward to Les Wright. Les Wright cuts inside the box! Some silky footwork from Les Wright provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. Ivan Howey is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
6.29
Javier Cuellar makes a simple pass to Marcus Bishop. Marcus Bishop skips past Jermaine Smith! Some silky footwork from Marcus Bishop provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
9.41
Giorgio Lasalandra flicks the ball to his team mate, Trevor Murphy. Trevor Murphy whips in a cross ball towards Norman Best. Norman Best flicks the ball with his head. Magnificent save by Ivan Howey!
10.01
Norman Best comes in with a late challenge on Andy Mckay. Norman Best is shown the yellow card! Andy Mckay hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
15.12
Mamar Leroy clumsily knocks into Les Wright. The referee warns Mamar Leroy to calm down! Les Wright runs off the knock.
18.58
Ben Greening threads a neat ball through to Marcus Bishop. Marcus Bishop whips in a cross ball towards Farid Salhi. Farid Salhi jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but is denied by Anton Götz. Excellent save.
21.29
George Kahn comes in with a late challenge on Teddy Morris. George Kahn is shown the yellow card! Teddy Morris runs off the knock.
22.28
Mamar Leroy threads a neat ball through to Tony Jobson. Tony Jobson sees Teddy Morris in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Teddy Morris knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by George Kahn.
26.36
Ben Greening catches Jermaine Smith on the ankles. The referee calls over Ben Greening and warns him to calm down! Jermaine Smith hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
30.14
Teddy Morris makes a simple pass to Tony Jobson. Tony Jobson shoots from long range but it's a lousy effort!
32.40
Alistair Weaver advances with the ball. Alistair Weaver rushes past Javier Cuellar! Alistair Weaver cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Ivan Howey effortlessly gets down and covers it.
33.58
Mamar Leroy hits a low pass to Marcel Ferreira-Leite. Marcel Ferreira-Leite rushes past Jermaine Smith! Marcel Ferreira-Leite shoots from just inside the box but it's drastically wayward!
38.38
Ben Greening makes a probing pass to Tony Jobson. Tony Jobson shoots from 25 yards but is denied by Anton Götz. Excellent save.
44.44
Ben Greening deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Marcus Bishop. Marcus Bishop plays a one-two with Tony Jobson and advances towards the goal... Marcus Bishop cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but somehow Anton Götz manages to keep it out.
45.00
Lars Bratseth chips the ball to his team mate, Wes Terry. Wes Terry knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ivan Howey who gathers it comfortably.
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. Arsenal also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Cambridge United start the second half!
48.52
Mamar Leroy controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Farid Salhi. Farid Salhi finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
49.12
George Kahn catches Teddy Morris on the ankles. The referee brings George Kahn to one side and gives him a warning! Teddy Morris runs off the knock.
54.40
Farid Salhi flicks a high pass forward to Ben Greening who brings the ball under control. Ben Greening whips in a cross ball towards Farid Salhi. Farid Salhi heads the ball goalwards but Anton Götz is on top of his game. Nice keeping!
55.12
Javier Cuellar makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Teddy Morris. Teddy Morris shoots from distance his aim is horrendously poor!
57.57
Hermann Haraldur knocks the ball forward to Marcus Bishop. Marcus Bishop knocks in a cross ball towards Teddy Morris. Teddy Morris makes a looping header on goal but it is tipped over by Anton Götz.
59.12
Tony Jobson takes the corner, chipping the ball into the box. Andy Mckay shoots from just inside the box. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Arsenal are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
60.36
Tony Jobson hits a low pass to Teddy Morris. Teddy Morris deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Marcus Bishop but the linesman indicates offside!
61.42
Tony Jobson sees Ben Greening in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ben Greening shoots from outside the area. It curls slightly but Anton Götz manages to gather it.
63.04
Jermaine Smith makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Lars Bratseth. Lars Bratseth flicks a high ball forward to Trevor Murphy who takes it down. Trevor Murphy shoots from long range but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
65.32
Giorgio Lasalandra decides to run forward with the ball. Giorgio Lasalandra sees Wes Terry in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Wes Terry lofts in a cross ball towards Norman Best. Mamar Leroy catches Norman Best on the ankles. Norman Best appeals for a penalty! Given!!
65.32
The referee points to the spot..
66.09
Trevor Murphy calmly steps up but he balloons it and it sails over the crossbar!
67.58
Ben Greening flicks a high pass forward. Marcus Bishop holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Marcus Bishop lofts in a cross ball towards Ben Greening. Ben Greening flicks the ball with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
72.24
Marcel Ferreira-Leite chips the ball to his team mate, Marcus Bishop. Marcus Bishop plays a one-two with Marcel Ferreira-Leite and advances towards the goal... Marcus Bishop looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it is tipped over by Anton Götz.
73.41
Tony Jobson takes the corner, driving a low ball to the near post. Lars Bratseth gets to the ball and clears it up field.
75.08
Luke Marshall brings the ball forward. Luke Marshall lofts in a cross ball towards Trevor Murphy. Trevor Murphy directs the ball goalwards with his head. Trevor Murphy scores for Cambridge United!!
77.08
Cambridge United have made a substitution with Daniel Greaves replacing Trevor Murphy .
78.16
With some swift thinking, George Kahn plays the ball forward to Alistair Weaver. Alistair Weaver kicks a strong pass forward to Lars Bratseth. Lars Bratseth knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Javier Cuellar.
81.55
Hermann Haraldur comes in with a late challenge on Norman Best. The referee brings Hermann Haraldur to one side and gives him a warning! Norman Best hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
84.54
Javier Cuellar flicks a high pass forward. Teddy Morris holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Teddy Morris deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Marcel Ferreira-Leite. Marcel Ferreira-Leite whips in a cross ball towards Marcus Bishop. Marcus Bishop finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Anton Götz gathers the ball up comfortably. Good keeping!
85.50
Giorgio Lasalandra gives the ball a hefty kick upfield. This is true route-one football. Daniel Greaves whips in a cross ball towards Les Wright. Les Wright heads the ball goalwards but Ivan Howey is on top of it.
90.00
Lars Bratseth knocks the ball to his team mate, Wes Terry. Wes Terry whips in a cross ball towards Norman Best. Norman Best makes a convincing header but Ivan Howey reads it well. He makes it look easy!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Cambridge United

Arsenal
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
6
9
Shots off Target
2
6
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
3
4
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
49.4%
50.6%
Play Area
35.4%
44.3%
20.3%

Scorers
Les Wright 2
Trevor Murphy 75
Ben Greening 68

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Anton Götz of Cambridge United

Match Ratings
1.Anton Götz (GK)
9
2.George Kahn (DEF)yellow card
5
3.Jermaine Smith (DEF)
7
4.Giorgio Lasalandra (DEF)
7
5.Luke Marshall (MID)
7
6.Lars Bratseth (MID)
6
7.Alistair Weaver (MID)
8
8.Les Wright (MID)goal scored
8
9.Wes Terry (ATT)
6
10.Norman Best (ATT)yellow card
5
11.Trevor Murphy (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Jose Vega (MID)
0
13.Emile Beckham (MID)
0
14.Daniel Greaves (ATT)
6

1.Ivan Howey (GK)
7
2.Mamar Leroy (DEF)
6
3.Javier Cuellar (DEF)
6
4.Andy Mckay (DEF)
6
5.Hermann Haraldur (DEF)
6
6.Tony Jobson (MID)
6
7.Ben Greening (MID)goal scored
8
8.Teddy Morris (MID)
6
9.Farid Salhi (ATT)
6
10.Marcel Ferreira-Leite (ATT)
6
11.Marcus Bishop (ATT)
8
 
12.Giovanni M. Buriani (MID)
0
13.Gilles Cottee (ATT)
0
14.Manuel Reis (DEF)
0