Match Report
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Match Report
Hail stones bounce on the pitch here at R Costings Abbey Stadium where Cambridge United play host to Millwall. Its a sell-out today with the 14,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Cambridge United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Millwall appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Gavin Hurst.
The pitch is in good condition.
Cambridge United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Millwall appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Gavin Hurst.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Millwall kick off!
9.56
0-0Wes Wright passes the ball forward to Leon Redknapp. Leon Redknapp deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Graeme Watson but the linesman indicates offside!
10.12
0-1Warren Dixon threads the ball through to Wes Wright. Wes Wright advances inside the box! Wes Wright makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. What a cracker!! Richard Palmer had no chance!! Goal for Millwall!
16.57
0-1Leon Redknapp clumsily knocks into Wayne Oakes. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Wayne Oakes runs off the knock.
18.11
0-1Colin Fortune threads a neat ball through to Leon Redknapp. Leon Redknapp knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
20.13
0-1Warren Chadwick deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Warren Dixon. Warren Dixon deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Andy Johnstone. Andy Johnstone tries a spectacular long range effort but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
26.01
Eugenio Hierro makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Warren Dixon. Warren Dixon sees Andy Johnstone in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Andy Johnstone makes a pass forward but Graeme Watson makes his run far too early. Offside by a mile!
28.22
Carl Charlton flicks a high pass forward. Wayne Oakes collects the pass. Wayne Oakes knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Eugenio Hierro.
30.35
0-1Warren Chadwick flicks a high pass forward. George Bloomer holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. George Bloomer threads a neat ball through to Leon Redknapp. Leon Redknapp flicks a high pass forward. Graeme Watson controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Ross Myers hacks Graeme Watson from behind! Graeme Watson appeals for a penalty! Given!!
30.35
0-1The referee points to the spot..
31.08
Leon Redknapp steps up but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
34.59
Dean Bailey flicks a high pass forward. Wayne Oakes holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Wayne Oakes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
38.17
Wes Wright takes it forward alone. Wes Wright plays a scrappy one-two with Graeme Watson and advances towards the goal... Wes Wright looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
42.46
0-1Dean Bailey threads a neat ball through to Dean Heskey. Dean Heskey shoots from 20 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
44.43
Colin Fortune sees Andy Johnstone in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Andy Johnstone sees Leon Redknapp just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Some silky footwork from Leon Redknapp provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
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. Millwall 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
The whistle blows and Cambridge United get the second half underway!
47.40
Ralph Impey flicks a high ball forward to Tiziano Sbaglia who takes it down. Tiziano Sbaglia threads a neat ball through to Dean Bailey. Dean Bailey whips in a cross ball towards Mick Murrin. Mick Murrin outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but is denied by Sjaak Steijn. Excellent save.
48.35
Colin Fortune clumsily knocks into Wayne Oakes. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Wayne Oakes grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
53.25
Leon Redknapp flicks a high pass forward to Andy Johnstone who brings the ball under control. Andy Johnstone plays a one-two with Graeme Watson and advances towards the goal... Andy Johnstone makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
60.45
0-1Millwall have made 3 substitutions with Elena Redondo replacing Warren Chadwick, John Burley replacing Wes Wright and Stephane Nappi replacing Andy Johnstone .
63.55
0-1Yoann Demont hacks Mick Murrin from behind! Yoann Demont is given a warning by the referee! Mick Murrin runs off the knock.
65.11
Dean Bailey kicks a strong pass forward to Wayne Oakes. Wayne Oakes whips in a cross ball towards Dean Heskey. With a superhuman jump, Dean Heskey connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
67.18
Colin Fortune takes it forward alone. Colin Fortune lofts in a cross ball towards Stephane Nappi. Stephane Nappi outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it goes wide for a goal kick.
71.38
Ralph Impey threads a neat ball through to Dean Bailey. Dean Bailey flicks a high pass forward to Mick Murrin who brings the ball under control. Mick Murrin lofts in a cross ball towards Carl Charlton. Carl Charlton makes a convincing header. The keeper is on top of it. Nice save!
75.19
Dean Bailey makes a simple pass to Carl Charlton. Carl Charlton sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies well off target!
77.30
Cambridge United have made a substitution with Michael Priestley replacing Dean Heskey .
79.24
Sebastian Töpfer makes a probing pass to Wayne Oakes. Wayne Oakes flicks a high pass forward to Carl Charlton who brings the ball under control. Carl Charlton knocks in a cross ball towards Mick Murrin. Mick Murrin is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
85.58
Tiziano Sbaglia threads a neat ball through to Dean Bailey. Dean Bailey threads a neat, attacking ball through to Mick Murrin. Mick Murrin comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
89.52
John Burley comes in with a late challenge on Tiziano Sbaglia. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Tiziano Sbaglia hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
5
2
Shots off Target
2
5
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
1
4
Yellow Cards
0
3
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
45.7%
54.3%
Play Area
27.1%
47.1%
25.7%
Scorers
| Mick Murrin 86 | Wes Wright 10 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Wes Wright of Millwall |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Richard Palmer (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Ruud Van Putten (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Ralph Impey (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Ross Myers (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Sebastian Töpfer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Wayne Oakes (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Tiziano Sbaglia (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Dean Bailey (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | Carl Charlton (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Mick Murrin (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 11. | Dean Heskey (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | António Alonso (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Michael Priestley (ATT) | 6 | |
| 14. | Graeme Barry (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Sjaak Steijn (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Yoann Demont (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Warren Chadwick (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Eugenio Hierro (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | George Bloomer (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Warren Dixon (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Wes Wright (MID) | | 9 |
| 8. | Colin Fortune (MID) |  | 6 |
| 9. | Leon Redknapp (ATT) | | 5 |
| 10. | Graeme Watson (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Andy Johnstone (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Elena Redondo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | John Burley (MID) | | 5 |
| 14. | Stephane Nappi (ATT) | 6 | |