Match Report


Huddersfield TownHuddersfield Town     Cambridge UnitedCambridge United
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Graham JobsonG. Jobson41
G
1captain
G
39Bill BeckhamB. Beckham
Colin JacobsC. Jacobs49
D
2
D
51Tim ChivuT. Chivu
Scott BridgesS. Bridges44
D
3
D
46Glynn ArmstrongG. Armstrong
Jonathan SeamanJ. Seaman43
D
4
D
41James SturridgeJ. Sturridge
Kemal MyersK. Myers38
D
5
D
39Jamie JoachimJ. Joachim
Robert CleggR. Clegg56
M
6
M
52Andy TilerA. Tiler
Alan MustoeA. Mustoe53
M
captain7
M
47Eoin MowbrayE. Mowbray
Carlton MintoC. Minto45
M
8
M
46Max GerrardM. Gerrard
Graham GriffinG. Griffin44
M
9
A
42Ralph NevilleR. Neville
Cesar MarquesC. Marques56
A
10
A
38Brian HulmeB. Hulme
Nicky PeckhamN. Peckham47
A
11
A
37Alexander ColeA. Cole
 
Alan GardnerA. Gardner45
A
12
M
46Henry HughesH. Hughes
Ben HibbsB. Hibbs45
A
13
M
45Marvin SheringhamM. Sheringham
Jason SouthgateJ. Southgate39
A
14
M
43Duncan KirklandD. Kirkland

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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at John Smiths Stadium where Huddersfield Town play host to Cambridge United. A crowd of 2,790 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Huddersfield Town are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Cambridge United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Wayne Midgley.


0.00
Cambridge United start the game by kicking off the first half!
8.38
Scott Bridges pushes mid-way up the pitch. Scott Bridges deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nicky Peckham. Nicky Peckham plays a one-two with Cesar Marques and advances towards the goal... Nicky Peckham muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Bill Beckham with no chance!! Goal for Huddersfield Town!
14.03
Graham Griffin runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Graham Griffin lofts in a cross ball towards Cesar Marques. Cesar Marques heads the ball goalwards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
18.48
Brian Hulme clumsily knocks into Scott Bridges. Brian Hulme is shown the yellow card! Scott Bridges stretches but gets up unharmed.
20.23
Scott Bridges knocks the ball forward to Graham Griffin. Graham Griffin flicks a high pass forward to Nicky Peckham who brings the ball under control. Nicky Peckham controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies just off target!
30.07
Carlton Minto knocks the ball forward to Nicky Peckham. Nicky Peckham shoots from long range but it whistles just wide of the post!
32.01
Eoin Mowbray flicks a high pass forward. Ralph Neville holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ralph Neville knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
34.30
Kemal Myers threads the ball through to Carlton Minto. Carlton Minto threads the ball through to Cesar Marques. Cesar Marques knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Glynn Armstrong.
42.57
Alan Mustoe flicks a high pass forward. Cesar Marques collects the pass. Cesar Marques flicks the ball to his team mate, Nicky Peckham. Nicky Peckham muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but slams it into the crowd!
45.00
Brian Hulme clumsily knocks into Scott Bridges. Brian Hulme is given a warning by the referee! Scott Bridges hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Huddersfield Town appear unchanged since the first half. Cambridge United also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Huddersfield Town get the second half underway!
51.27
Carlton Minto makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nicky Peckham. Nicky Peckham makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Cesar Marques. Cesar Marques muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It curls slightly but is blocked by Glynn Armstrong.
54.30
With imagination, Jonathan Seaman laces a through ball forward to Graham Griffin. Graham Griffin takes it forward alone. Graham Griffin cuts inside the box! Graham Griffin makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball strikes Jamie Joachim's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
55.45
Robert Clegg takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the far post. Bill Beckham drops low and scoops up the ball.
59.24
Max Gerrard deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alexander Cole. Alexander Cole sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it slams into the crowd!
61.57
Graham Griffin hits a low pass to Nicky Peckham. Nicky Peckham knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jamie Joachim.
65.22
Max Gerrard threads the ball through to Ralph Neville. Ralph Neville controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
71.45
James Sturridge flicks the ball to his team mate, Eoin Mowbray. Eoin Mowbray sees Ralph Neville in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ralph Neville knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
72.06
Max Gerrard makes a probing pass to Brian Hulme. Brian Hulme whips in a cross ball towards Alexander Cole. Alexander Cole rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it is miles over!
73.54
With great vision, Max Gerrard plays the ball forward to Ralph Neville. Ralph Neville knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Graham Jobson who gathers it comfortably.
75.50
Andy Tiler kicks a strong pass forward to Alexander Cole. Alexander Cole advances inside the box! Alexander Cole makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
78.24
Scott Bridges flicks the ball to his team mate, Carlton Minto. Carlton Minto makes a beautiful solo run. Carlton Minto shoots from outside the area. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
85.01
Jonathan Seaman flicks the ball to his team mate, Alan Mustoe. Alan Mustoe makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Cesar Marques. Cesar Marques rushes past Jamie Joachim! Cesar Marques cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
87.58
Jonathan Seaman makes a simple pass to Alan Mustoe. Alan Mustoe makes a probing pass to Cesar Marques. Cesar Marques sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It curls slightly but Bill Beckham manages to gather it.
89.15
Graham Griffin controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nicky Peckham. Nicky Peckham finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
90.00
James Sturridge flicks a high pass forward. Max Gerrard controls it well on his chest. Max Gerrard flicks a high pass forward. Ralph Neville collects the pass. Ralph Neville knocks in a cross ball towards Alexander Cole. Alexander Cole connects with a diving header but it rises well off target!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Huddersfield Town

Cambridge United
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
4
0
Shots off Target
7
5
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
70.2%
29.8%
Play Area
29.8%
44%
26.2%

Scorers
Nicky Peckham 8

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Nicky Peckham of Huddersfield Town

Match Ratings
1.Graham Jobson (GK)
6
2.Colin Jacobs (DEF)
6
3.Scott Bridges (DEF)
8
4.Jonathan Seaman (DEF)
7
5.Kemal Myers (DEF)
6
6.Robert Clegg (MID)
6
7.Alan Mustoe (MID)
7
8.Carlton Minto (MID)
7
9.Graham Griffin (MID)
8
10.Cesar Marques (ATT)
8
11.Nicky Peckham (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Alan Gardner (ATT)
0
13.Ben Hibbs (ATT)
0
14.Jason Southgate (ATT)
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)
6
8.Max Gerrard (MID)
7
9.Ralph Neville (ATT)
6
10.Brian Hulme (ATT)yellow card
5
11.Alexander Cole (ATT)
6
 
12.Henry Hughes (MID)
0
13.Marvin Sheringham (MID)
0
14.Duncan Kirkland (MID)
0