Match Report


Scunthorpe UnitedScunthorpe United     Cambridge UnitedCambridge United
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Marcus WilliamsM. Williams49
G
1captain
G
39Bill BeckhamB. Beckham
Sol GreavesS. Greaves49
D
2
D
51Tim ChivuT. Chivu
James WilsonJ. Wilson43
D
3
D
46Glynn ArmstrongG. Armstrong
Edward MiddletonE. Middleton43
D
captain4
D
41James SturridgeJ. Sturridge
Jon EhioguJ. Ehiogu41
D
5
D
39Jamie JoachimJ. Joachim
Dale WindassD. Windass57
M
6
M
52Andy TilerA. Tiler
Neil GallagherN. Gallagher50
M
7
M
47Eoin MowbrayE. Mowbray
Martin ChristieM. Christie46
M
8
M
46Max GerrardM. Gerrard
Mervin GeorgeM. George45
A
9
A
42Ralph NevilleR. Neville
Ashley DavisA. Davis39
A
10
A
38Brian HulmeB. Hulme
Ian WinterburnI. Winterburn39
A
11
A
37Alexander ColeA. Cole
 
Shaun HuckerbyS. Huckerby42
G
12
M
46Henry HughesH. Hughes
Kieron ArmstrongK. Armstrong41
D
13
M
45Marvin SheringhamM. Sheringham
Stanley VenusS. Venus39
D
14
M
43Duncan KirklandD. Kirkland

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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Glanford Park where Scunthorpe United play host to Cambridge United. A crowd of 2,864 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Scunthorpe United and Cambridge United are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Peter Summerbell.


0.00
Scunthorpe United kick off and get the first half underway!
10.26
Max Gerrard surges forward with the ball. Max Gerrard knocks in a cross ball towards Ralph Neville. Ralph Neville powers a header at goal. Jon Ehiogu steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
14.22
Martin Christie makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mervin George. Mervin George advances inside the box! Some good footwork from Mervin George provides some space. He shoots at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
20.24
Max Gerrard changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Max Gerrard makes a pass forward but Brian Hulme is yards offside!
22.11
James Wilson makes a probing pass to Martin Christie. Martin Christie threads the ball through to Mervin George. Mervin George knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Bill Beckham who gathers it comfortably.
28.32
Neil Gallagher makes a simple pass to Mervin George. Mervin George knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
30.09
Scunthorpe United are in full control of this game.
32.17
Dale Windass knocks the ball to his team mate, Mervin George. Mervin George knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Bill Beckham who gathers it comfortably.
33.55
Showing wonderful composure, Edward Middleton laces a weighted ball forward to Dale Windass. Dale Windass makes an attacking run forward. Dale Windass shoots from long range. It curls slightly but Bill Beckham manages to gather it.
38.52
Andy Tiler takes it forward alone. Andy Tiler sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
42.09
Edward Middleton makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Neil Gallagher. Neil Gallagher passes the ball forward to Mervin George. Mervin George knocks in a cross ball towards Ashley Davis. Ashley Davis jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Nice save!
45.00
Max Gerrard makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Brian Hulme. Brian Hulme knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jon Ehiogu.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Scunthorpe United appear unchanged since the first half. Cambridge United also appear unchanged since the first half. The Scunthorpe 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!
51.20
Eoin Mowbray flicks a high pass forward. Brian Hulme holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Brian Hulme controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
54.34
James Sturridge sees Eoin Mowbray in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Eoin Mowbray flicks a high pass forward. Brian Hulme controls it well on his chest. Brian Hulme knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
55.54
Jon Ehiogu knocks the ball forward to Martin Christie. With a delightful solo run, Martin Christie stretches the opposition's defence. Martin Christie lofts in a cross ball towards Ian Winterburn. Ian Winterburn rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Ian Winterburn scores for Scunthorpe United!!
66.54
Eoin Mowbray sees Ralph Neville in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ralph Neville shoots from long range. Marcus Williams gathers the ball up comfortably. Good save!
75.25
Neil Gallagher plays the ball forward to Ashley Davis. Ashley Davis knocks in a cross ball towards Ian Winterburn. Ian Winterburn is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
83.30
Eoin Mowbray sees a break and surges forward. Eoin Mowbray plays a one-two with Ralph Neville and rushes in on goal... Eoin Mowbray cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
87.50
Edward Middleton knocks the ball forward to Neil Gallagher. Neil Gallagher makes a probing pass to Ashley Davis. Ashley Davis rushes past James Sturridge! Ashley Davis strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but Jamie Joachim is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
89.06
James Sturridge chips the ball to his team mate, Andy Tiler. Andy Tiler threads a neat ball through to Brian Hulme. Brian Hulme whips in a cross ball towards Alexander Cole. Alexander Cole makes a convincing header. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Alexander Cole!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Scunthorpe United

Cambridge United
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
5
3
Shots off Target
1
3
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
54.8%
45.2%
Play Area
26%
46.6%
27.4%

Scorers
Ian Winterburn 56, 75
Alexander Cole 89

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Ian Winterburn of Scunthorpe United

Match Ratings
1.Marcus Williams (GK)
6
2.Sol Greaves (DEF)
6
3.James Wilson (DEF)
6
4.Edward Middleton (DEF)
6
5.Jon Ehiogu (DEF)
6
6.Dale Windass (MID)
7
7.Neil Gallagher (MID)
7
8.Martin Christie (MID)
8
9.Mervin George (ATT)
7
10.Ashley Davis (ATT)
8
11.Ian Winterburn (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
 
12.Shaun Huckerby (GK)
0
13.Kieron Armstrong (DEF)
0
14.Stanley Venus (DEF)
0

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