Match Report
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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at R Costings Abbey Stadium where Cambridge United play host to Carlisle United. A crowd of 2,422 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Cambridge United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Carlisle United appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Matthew Whelan.
The pitch is in good condition.
Cambridge United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Carlisle United appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Matthew Whelan.
0.00
0-0Cambridge United kick off!
2.43
0-0Eoin Mowbray threads the ball through to Brian Hulme. Brian Hulme whips in a cross ball towards Ralph Neville. Ralph Neville jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it's a lousy effort!
4.26
James Sturridge flicks a high pass forward. Max Gerrard controls it well on his chest. Max Gerrard threads a neat ball through to Brian Hulme. Brian Hulme plays a scrappy one-two with Ralph Neville and advances towards the goal... Some good footwork from Brian Hulme provides some space. He shoots at goal. It's miles wide!
6.09
0-0Marcus Banks flicks a high ball forward to Alistair Mckay who takes it down. Alistair Mckay passes the ball forward to Dean Dichio. Dean Dichio knocks the ball forward to Francis Milburn but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
9.31
0-0Max Gerrard flicks a high pass forward. Alexander Cole collects the pass. Alexander Cole whips in a cross ball towards Brian Hulme. Brian Hulme powers a header at goal. The ball strikes Dean Fletcher's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
10.49
0-0Max Gerrard takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Tim Cooper reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
12.38
0-0Tim Cooper hacks Max Gerrard from behind! The referee warns Tim Cooper to calm down! Max Gerrard stretches but gets up unharmed.
22.55
Clive Brown darts forward. Clive Brown whips in a cross ball towards Francis Milburn. Francis Milburn makes a deft header his aim is horrendously poor!
24.05
James Sturridge flicks a high pass forward. Max Gerrard collects the pass. Max Gerrard picks a pass forward to Ralph Neville. Ralph Neville finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
26.52
Andy Tiler brings the ball forward. Andy Tiler lofts in a cross ball towards Alexander Cole. Alexander Cole makes a looping header on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
30.13
0-0James Sturridge flicks a high pass forward. Andy Tiler holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Andy Tiler flicks a high ball forward to Alexander Cole who takes it down. Alexander Cole knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Craig Mercer.
34.31
Andy Tiler kicks a strong pass forward to Brian Hulme. Brian Hulme plays a scrappy one-two with Alexander Cole and stumbles forward towards the goal... Brian Hulme comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 9 yards out but it is shockingly off target!
36.44
Tim Chivu controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Andy Tiler. Andy Tiler flicks a high ball forward to Ralph Neville who takes it down. Ralph Neville knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
38.32
With great vision, Craig Mercer plays the ball forward to Alistair Mckay. Alistair Mckay sees space and advances. Alistair Mckay plays a scrappy one-two with Dean Dichio and advances towards the goal... Alistair Mckay cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it slams into the crowd!
42.53
0-0Glynn Armstrong makes a simple pass to Eoin Mowbray. Eoin Mowbray flicks a high ball forward to Ralph Neville who takes it down. Ralph Neville lofts in a cross ball towards Alexander Cole. Alexander Cole flicks the ball with his head but Clive Walsh reads it well. Superb keeping!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Cambridge United appear unchanged since the first half. Carlisle United also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Carlisle United kick off the second half!
48.12
Alistair Mckay flicks a high ball forward to Dean Dichio who takes it down. Dean Dichio shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
49.09
1-0Eoin Mowbray flicks a high pass forward. Ralph Neville holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ralph Neville whips in a cross ball towards Brian Hulme. Brian Hulme jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
53.20
1-0Francis Milburn comes in with a late challenge on Glynn Armstrong. Francis Milburn is shown the yellow card! Glynn Armstrong stretches but gets up unharmed.
54.47
Clive Brown sees Dean Dichio in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Dean Dichio shoots from long range. It curls slightly but Bill Beckham manages to gather it.
55.27
1-0Cambridge United are in full control of this game.
60.14
1-0Carlisle United have made a substitution with Marvin Barrett replacing Tim Cooper .
65.07
Marcus Banks deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Marvin Barrett. Marvin Barrett flicks a high pass forward to Francis Milburn who brings the ball under control. Francis Milburn shoots from outside the area but it's a woeful effort!
69.50
Andy Tiler hits a low pass to Ralph Neville. Ralph Neville finds some space and shoots from distance but it's a lousy effort!
72.38
Cambridge United are in full control of this game.
73.08
Max Gerrard advances with the ball. Max Gerrard knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
75.08
Alistair Mckay deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Francis Milburn. Francis Milburn knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
77.57
James Sturridge surges forward with the ball. James Sturridge changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. James Sturridge knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
79.16
Jamie Joachim knocks the ball to his team mate, Max Gerrard. Max Gerrard brings the ball forward. Max Gerrard whips in a cross ball towards Alexander Cole. Alexander Cole is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it slams into the crowd!
81.44
Eoin Mowbray makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ralph Neville. Ralph Neville knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Clive Walsh who gathers it comfortably.
83.41
Andy Tiler passes the ball forward to Brian Hulme. Brian Hulme cuts inside the box! Brian Hulme comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. It's miles wide!
90.00
1-0Eoin Mowbray clumsily knocks into Clive Brown. The referee warns Eoin Mowbray to calm down! Clive Brown carries on, but is struggling a bit.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
3
1
Shots off Target
8
4
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
63%
37%
Play Area
25%
47.8%
27.2%
Scorers
| Brian Hulme 49 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Brian Hulme of Cambridge United |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Bill Beckham (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Tim Chivu (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Glynn Armstrong (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | James Sturridge (DEF) | 8 | |
| 5. | Jamie Joachim (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Andy Tiler (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Eoin Mowbray (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Max Gerrard (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | Ralph Neville (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Brian Hulme (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 11. | Alexander Cole (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Henry Hughes (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Marvin Sheringham (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Duncan Kirkland (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Clive Walsh (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Paul Ehiogu (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Marcus Banks (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Craig Mercer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Dean Fletcher (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Alistair Mckay (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Tim Cooper (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Clive Brown (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Rio Froggatt (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Dean Dichio (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Francis Milburn (ATT) |  | 5 |
| 12. | Seth Lawrence (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Marvin Barrett (ATT) | 6 | |
| 14. | Terry Mowbray (GK) | 0 | |