Match Report


Cambridge UnitedCambridge United     Macclesfield TownMacclesfield Town
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Bill BeckhamB. Beckham39
G
captain1
G
44Niccolo Wright-PhillipsN. Wright-Phillips
Tim ChivuT. Chivu51
D
2
D
61Ronnie LampardR. Lampard
Glynn ArmstrongG. Armstrong46
D
3
D
53Nick PhilipsN. Philips
James SturridgeJ. Sturridge41
D
4
D
45Ralph BeckhamR. Beckham
Jamie JoachimJ. Joachim39
D
5
D
37Matt DoddM. Dodd
Andy TilerA. Tiler52
M
6captain
M
60Dale HackworthD. Hackworth
Eoin MowbrayE. Mowbray47
M
7
M
52Dean GreavesD. Greaves
Max GerrardM. Gerrard46
M
8
A
57Adam BrownA. Brown
Ralph NevilleR. Neville42
A
9
A
54Dennis FlintlockD. Flintlock
Brian HulmeB. Hulme38
A
10
A
44Richard UpsonR. Upson
Alexander ColeA. Cole37
A
11
A
40Alan JohnsonA. Johnson
 
Henry HughesH. Hughes46
M
12
M
49Wes SinclairW. Sinclair
Marvin SheringhamM. Sheringham45
M
13
G
43Francesco G. AdaniF. Adani
Duncan KirklandD. Kirkland43
M
14
M
43Trevor BellamyT. Bellamy

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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at R Costings Abbey Stadium where Cambridge United play host to Macclesfield Town. A crowd of 2,885 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Cambridge United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Macclesfield Town appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Paul Lee.


0.00
Macclesfield Town kick off and get the first half underway!
2.01
Dean Greaves makes a probing pass to Dennis Flintlock. Dennis Flintlock tries a spectacular long range effort but somehow Bill Beckham manages to keep it out.
4.19
Dale Hackworth sees a break and surges forward. Dale Hackworth knocks in a cross ball towards Dennis Flintlock. Dennis Flintlock directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
10.24
With vision, Dean Greaves laces a through ball forward to Richard Upson. Richard Upson knocks in a cross ball towards Adam Brown. Adam Brown is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
12.21
Adam Brown comes in with a late challenge on James Sturridge. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! James Sturridge hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
15.44
Dale Hackworth knocks the ball to his team mate, Adam Brown. Adam Brown lofts in a cross ball towards Richard Upson. Richard Upson outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
21.08
Andy Tiler runs straight at the opposition's defence. Andy Tiler whips in a cross ball towards Alexander Cole. Alexander Cole finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Alexander Cole!
24.46
Dale Hackworth flicks a high pass forward. Adam Brown collects the pass. Adam Brown shoots from 20 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
30.03
Tim Chivu hits a low pass to Andy Tiler. Andy Tiler brings the ball forward. Andy Tiler whips in a cross ball towards Brian Hulme. Brian Hulme makes a convincing header but Niccolo Wright-Phillips is on top of it.
32.08
Dale Hackworth hits a low pass to Alan Johnson. Alan Johnson shoots from distance. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
33.06
Ralph Beckham flicks the ball to his team mate, Dean Greaves. Dean Greaves threads the ball through to Alan Johnson. Alan Johnson shoots from outside the area but it flies wide!
36.00
Dean Greaves passes the ball forward to Dennis Flintlock. Dennis Flintlock finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
39.55
Dale Hackworth catches Andy Tiler on the ankles. Dale Hackworth is shown the yellow card! Andy Tiler hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
42.59
Andy Tiler flicks a high pass forward. Alexander Cole holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alexander Cole knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
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. Macclesfield Town also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Cambridge United kick off and get the second half underway!
49.53
Dean Greaves barges into Max Gerrard. The referee calls over Dean Greaves and shows him a yellow card! Max Gerrard grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
51.16
Andy Tiler controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Brian Hulme. Brian Hulme lofts in a cross ball towards Alexander Cole. Ralph Beckham catches Alexander Cole on the ankles. Alexander Cole appeals for a penalty! No!! Unbelievable!!
53.22
Glynn Armstrong clumsily knocks into Alan Johnson. Glynn Armstrong is given a warning by the referee! Alan Johnson gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
54.28
James Sturridge makes a strong solo run forward. James Sturridge kicks a strong pass forward to Brian Hulme. Brian Hulme shoots from distance but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
57.33
Eoin Mowbray makes a probing pass to Alexander Cole. Alexander Cole knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
61.03
Eoin Mowbray passes the ball forward to Brian Hulme. Brian Hulme knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Niccolo Wright-Phillips who gathers it comfortably.
63.40
Max Gerrard flicks a high pass forward. Alexander Cole collects the pass. Alexander Cole controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies well off target!
69.54
Dennis Flintlock clumsily knocks into Glynn Armstrong. The referee calls over Dennis Flintlock and warns him to calm down! Glynn Armstrong runs off the knock.
71.19
Dale Hackworth sees a break and surges forward. Dale Hackworth sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Nice save!
72.30
Showing composure, Dale Hackworth plays the ball forward to Alan Johnson. Alan Johnson shoots from long range but it flies just wide!
73.57
Matt Dodd makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dean Greaves. Dean Greaves controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Richard Upson. Richard Upson shoots from outside the area but it slams into the crowd!
83.28
Dean Greaves chips the ball to his team mate, Dennis Flintlock. Dennis Flintlock knocks in a cross ball towards Richard Upson. Richard Upson jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Cambridge United

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

Possession
52.1%
47.9%
Play Area
33.8%
45.1%
21.1%

Scorers
Alexander Cole 21
Dennis Flintlock 4
Richard Upson 15, 83

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Richard Upson of Macclesfield Town

Match Ratings
1.Bill Beckham (GK)
7
2.Tim Chivu (DEF)
6
3.Glynn Armstrong (DEF)
5
4.James Sturridge (DEF)
7
5.Jamie Joachim (DEF)
6
6.Andy Tiler (MID)
8
7.Eoin Mowbray (MID)
6
8.Max Gerrard (MID)
6
9.Ralph Neville (ATT)
6
10.Brian Hulme (ATT)
6
11.Alexander Cole (ATT)goal scored
7
 
12.Henry Hughes (MID)
0
13.Marvin Sheringham (MID)
0
14.Duncan Kirkland (MID)
0

1.Niccolo Wright-Phillips (GK)
6
2.Ronnie Lampard (DEF)
6
3.Nick Philips (DEF)
6
4.Ralph Beckham (DEF)
7
5.Matt Dodd (DEF)
6
6.Dale Hackworth (MID)yellow card
7
7.Dean Greaves (MID)yellow card
6
8.Adam Brown (ATT)yellow card
6
9.Dennis Flintlock (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Richard Upson (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
11.Alan Johnson (ATT)
6
 
12.Wes Sinclair (MID)
0
13.Francesco G. Adani (GK)
0
14.Trevor Bellamy (MID)
0