Match Report


Cambridge UnitedCambridge United     Crewe AlexandraCrewe Alexandra
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Bill BeckhamB. Beckham39
G
captain1
G
54Peter BenjaminP. Benjamin
Tim ChivuT. Chivu51
D
2
D
50Tim BeckhamT. Beckham
Glynn ArmstrongG. Armstrong46
D
3
D
43Phil ForbesP. Forbes
James SturridgeJ. Sturridge41
D
4
D
42Jason PottsJ. Potts
Jamie JoachimJ. Joachim39
D
5
D
40Ledley SheringhamL. Sheringham
Andy TilerA. Tiler52
M
6
D
40James VassellJ. Vassell
Eoin MowbrayE. Mowbray47
M
7
M
53Clive BrambleC. Bramble
Max GerrardM. Gerrard46
M
8captain
M
52Marcus RobinsonM. Robinson
Ralph NevilleR. Neville42
A
9
M
51Eddie BattyE. Batty
Brian HulmeB. Hulme38
A
10
A
72Titus SouthgateT. Southgate
Alexander ColeA. Cole37
A
11
A
52Paul HeskeyP. Heskey
 
Henry HughesH. Hughes46
M
12
M
48Tommy JohnsonT. Johnson
Marvin SheringhamM. Sheringham45
M
13
M
48Marcus BenaliM. Benali
Duncan KirklandD. Kirkland43
M
14
G
47Nigel OakleyN. Oakley

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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at R Costings Abbey Stadium where Cambridge United play host to Crewe Alexandra. A crowd of 2,439 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Cambridge United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Crewe Alexandra appear to be shaped for 5-3-2.
Today's match is refereed by Oleg Murray.


0.00
Crewe Alexandra kick off and get the first half underway!
6.50
Ledley Sheringham threads the ball through to Clive Bramble. Clive Bramble makes a simple pass to Paul Heskey. Paul Heskey whips in a cross ball towards Titus Southgate. Titus Southgate whips the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper, Bill Beckham, sees it late!! Goal for Crewe Alexandra!
10.36
With great vision, Jason Potts plays the ball forward to Marcus Robinson. Marcus Robinson flicks a high pass forward. Titus Southgate holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Titus Southgate knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
14.10
Clive Bramble knocks the ball forward to Titus Southgate. Titus Southgate knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
15.11
Andy Tiler flicks a high ball forward to Alexander Cole who takes it down. Alexander Cole knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
20.36
With some swift thinking, Clive Bramble plays the ball forward to Paul Heskey. Paul Heskey sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It curls slightly but Bill Beckham manages to gather it.
24.02
Clive Bramble flicks a high ball forward to Paul Heskey who takes it down. Paul Heskey runs straight at the defence! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Paul Heskey provides some space. He curls a shot at goal but it's drastically wayward!
26.25
James Sturridge makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Max Gerrard. Max Gerrard threads a neat ball through to Brian Hulme. Brian Hulme knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
28.00
Jamie Joachim flicks a high pass forward. Andy Tiler controls it well on his chest. Andy Tiler flicks a high ball forward to Ralph Neville who takes it down. Ralph Neville knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Peter Benjamin who gathers it comfortably.
30.44
Eoin Mowbray takes the throw-in. Andy Tiler deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ralph Neville. Ralph Neville knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
36.54
Jamie Joachim laces a through ball forward to Eoin Mowbray. Eoin Mowbray flicks a high pass forward. Ralph Neville controls it well on his chest. Ralph Neville whips in a cross ball towards Brian Hulme. Brian Hulme makes a deft header but it flies well off target!
39.51
Eoin Mowbray deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alexander Cole. Alexander Cole tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies just wide!
40.30
Phil Forbes makes a strong solo run forward. Phil Forbes makes a simple pass to Paul Heskey. Paul Heskey tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Good save!
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. Crewe Alexandra also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The second half starts with Cambridge United kicking off!
48.34
With imagination, Eddie Batty plays the ball forward to Paul Heskey. Paul Heskey knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Bill Beckham who gathers it comfortably.
54.45
Max Gerrard kicks a strong pass forward to Alexander Cole. Alexander Cole knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Tim Beckham.
55.46
Max Gerrard flicks a high pass forward to Ralph Neville who brings the ball under control. Ralph Neville sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies well off target!
60.41
Crewe Alexandra have made 3 substitutions with Tommy Johnson replacing Eddie Batty, Marcus Benali replacing Paul Heskey and Nigel Oakley replacing Marcus Benali .
65.35
Tommy Johnson knocks the ball to his team mate, Nigel Oakley. Nigel Oakley shoots from 25 yards but it misses the target by a large margin!
67.54
James Vassell flicks the ball to his team mate, Marcus Robinson. Marcus Robinson surges forward with the ball. Marcus Robinson controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It curls slightly but Bill Beckham manages to gather it comfortably.
69.53
Tommy Johnson kicks a strong pass forward to Nigel Oakley. Nigel Oakley sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Bill Beckham effortlessly smothers it!
77.02
Crewe Alexandra appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-5-1 formation.
78.07
Tim Chivu flicks a high pass forward. Max Gerrard collects the pass. Max Gerrard chips the ball to his team mate, Brian Hulme. Brian Hulme shoots from 25 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
85.15
Jamie Joachim makes a probing pass to Eoin Mowbray. With some swift thinking, Eoin Mowbray plays the ball forward to Brian Hulme. Brian Hulme shoots from outside the area but it flies wide!
87.39
With imagination, Glynn Armstrong plays the ball forward to Eoin Mowbray. Eoin Mowbray changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Eoin Mowbray whips in a cross ball towards Brian Hulme. Brian Hulme whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
89.16
Tommy Johnson sees a break and surges forward. Tommy Johnson lofts in a cross ball towards Nigel Oakley. Nigel Oakley whips the ball goalwards with his head but it is shockingly off target!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Cambridge United

Crewe Alexandra
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
0
5
Shots off Target
6
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
53.6%
46.4%
Play Area
26.2%
46.4%
27.4%

Scorers
Titus Southgate 7

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Titus Southgate of Crewe Alexandra

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

1.Peter Benjamin (GK)
6
2.Tim Beckham (DEF)
6
3.Phil Forbes (DEF)
7
4.Jason Potts (DEF)
6
5.Ledley Sheringham (DEF)
6
6.James Vassell (DEF)
7
7.Clive Bramble (MID)
7
8.Marcus Robinson (MID)
7
9.Eddie Batty (MID)
6
10.Titus Southgate (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Marcus Benali (MID)
0
 
12.Tommy Johnson (MID)
7
13.Nigel Oakley (GK)
6
14.Paul Heskey (ATT)
9