Match Report
| Cambridge United | Cambridge United |  |  | Reading | Reading | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Scott Redknapp | S. Redknapp |  | 55 | G |  | 1 | | G | 62 | | Anthony Dublin | A. Dublin | |||||||||
| Oleg Morris | O. Morris | | 45 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 49 | | James Andrews | J. Andrews | |||||||||
| Nicholas Howey | N. Howey | | 45 | D | | 3 | | D | 48 | | Gareth Robson | G. Robson | |||||||||
| Darius George | D. George | | 44 | D | | 4 | | D | 43 | | Ralph Jack | R. Jack | |||||||||
| John Minto | J. Minto | | 43 | D | | 5 | | D | 42 | | Nick Marr | N. Marr | |||||||||
| Alexandre Loureiro | A. Loureiro |  | 58 | M | | 6 | |  | M | 59 | | Rodrigo Castro | R. Castro | ||||||||
| Bill Insley | B. Insley | | 54 | M | | 7 | | M | 53 | | Teddy Rodgers | T. Rodgers | |||||||||
| Patrick Duberry | P. Duberry | | 50 | M | | 8 | | M | 51 | | Nicky Cottee | N. Cottee | |||||||||
| Ralph Goodwin | R. Goodwin | | 48 | A | | 9 | | A | 55 | | John Neville | J. Neville | |||||||||
| Bill Finney | B. Finney | | 45 | A | | 10 | | A | 54 | | Robert Edworthy | R. Edworthy | |||||||||
| Scott Le Tissier | S. Le Tissier | | 45 | A | | | 11 | | A | 52 | | Neil McManaman | N. McManaman | ||||||||
| Sylvain Carlton | S. Carlton | | 53 | G | | 12 | | A | 51 | | Kemal Bloomer | K. Bloomer | |||||||||
| Mick Perry | M. Perry | | 48 | M | | 13 | | A | 48 | | Warren Vernazza | W. Vernazza | |||||||||
| Henry Andrews | H. Andrews | | 42 | A | | 14 | | A | 48 | | Adam Best | A. Best | |||||||||
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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at R Costings Abbey Stadium where Cambridge United play host to Reading. A crowd of 4,429 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Cambridge United and Reading are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Titus Gilchrist.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Cambridge United and Reading are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Titus Gilchrist.
0.00
0-0Reading kick off and get the match underway!
2.49
0-0John Minto chips the ball to his team mate, Alexandre Loureiro. Alexandre Loureiro knocks the ball to his team mate, Bill Finney. Bill Finney sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is shockingly off target!
3.33
Nicky Cottee takes it forward alone. Nicky Cottee shoots from 25 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
4.12
0-0Alexandre Loureiro makes a probing pass to Scott Le Tissier. Scott Le Tissier knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Anthony Dublin who gathers it comfortably.
8.43
Gareth Robson threads a neat ball through to Rodrigo Castro. Rodrigo Castro chips the ball to his team mate, Neil McManaman. Neil McManaman whips in a cross ball towards Robert Edworthy. Robert Edworthy powers a header at goal but it flies well off target!
9.11
Patrick Duberry threads the ball through to Ralph Goodwin. Ralph Goodwin shoots from 25 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
10.39
Nick Marr chips the ball to his team mate, Teddy Rodgers. Teddy Rodgers passes the ball forward to John Neville. John Neville lofts in a cross ball towards Robert Edworthy. Robert Edworthy flicks the ball with his head but it curls horrendously wide!
15.11
0-0Nicholas Howey comes in with a late challenge on Teddy Rodgers. Nicholas Howey is shown the yellow card! Teddy Rodgers runs off the knock.
24.19
0-0Bill Insley takes it forward alone. Bill Insley knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Bill Finney is offside!
36.01
Ralph Jack threads a neat ball through to Nicky Cottee. Nicky Cottee knocks the ball forward to John Neville. John Neville knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Nicholas Howey.
40.41
Ralph Jack flicks a high pass forward. Nicky Cottee collects the pass. Nicky Cottee threads a neat ball through to John Neville. John Neville sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
42.19
Oleg Morris chips the ball to his team mate, Alexandre Loureiro. Alexandre Loureiro passes the ball forward to Scott Le Tissier. Scott Le Tissier plays a scrappy one-two with Bill Finney and stumbles forward towards the goal... Scott Le Tissier comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Cambridge United appear unchanged since the first half. Reading also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with Cambridge United kicking off!
48.03
Darius George runs forward with the ball. Darius George knocks the ball to his team mate, Bill Finney. Bill Finney cuts inside the box! Bill Finney rockets a shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
49.58
Patrick Duberry hacks Rodrigo Castro from behind! Patrick Duberry is shown the yellow card! Rodrigo Castro stretches but gets up unharmed.
51.18
1-0Bill Insley knocks the ball forward to Bill Finney. Bill Finney passes the ball forward to Ralph Goodwin. Some good footwork from Ralph Goodwin provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
54.37
Patrick Duberry laces a weighted ball forward to Ralph Goodwin. Ralph Goodwin lofts in a cross ball towards Bill Finney. Bill Finney makes a looping header on goal. It's there!! Anthony Dublin has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
57.31
Darius George makes a simple pass to Alexandre Loureiro. Alexandre Loureiro flicks a high pass forward. Ralph Goodwin holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ralph Goodwin plays a sublime one-two with Scott Le Tissier and races in on goal... Ralph Goodwin cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it is shockingly off target!
61.56
Rodrigo Castro flicks the ball to his team mate, John Neville. John Neville plays a quick one-two with Neil McManaman and rushes in on goal... John Neville makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it flies just wide!
65.34
2-0Alexandre Loureiro hacks Nicky Cottee from behind! Alexandre Loureiro is warned by the referee! Nicky Cottee stretches but gets up unharmed.
73.26
Nicky Cottee sees Neil McManaman in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Neil McManaman knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
75.31
Nicholas Howey deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Bill Insley. Bill Insley knocks the ball forward to Scott Le Tissier. Scott Le Tissier shoots from outside the area but it's well over the bar!
77.56
2-0Cambridge United have made 2 substitutions with Mick Perry replacing Oleg Morris and Henry Andrews replacing Scott Le Tissier .
78.61
Bill Insley decides to run forward with the ball. Bill Insley shoots from outside the area but it's well over the bar!
83.34
Bill Insley kicks a strong pass forward to Bill Finney. Bill Finney shoots from distance. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
84.07
Gareth Robson flicks a high pass forward. Nicky Cottee collects the pass. Nicky Cottee deftly passes the ball to his team mate, John Neville. John Neville plays a scrappy one-two with Robert Edworthy and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some good footwork from John Neville provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Reading!
87.26
Alexandre Loureiro darts forward. Alexandre Loureiro shoots from 25 yards. What a cracker!! Anthony Dublin had no chance!! Goal for Cambridge United!
90.00
James Andrews sees a break and surges forward. James Andrews threads a neat ball through to John Neville. John Neville makes a great pass forward. Robert Edworthy runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
3
1
Shots off Target
8
5
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
3
0
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
48.8%
51.2%
Play Area
25.6%
44.2%
30.2%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Bill Finney of Cambridge United |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Scott Redknapp (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Oleg Morris (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Nicholas Howey (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 4. | Darius George (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | John Minto (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Alexandre Loureiro (MID) |  | 8 |
| 7. | Bill Insley (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Patrick Duberry (MID) | | 5 |
| 9. | Ralph Goodwin (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Bill Finney (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Scott Le Tissier (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Sylvain Carlton (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Mick Perry (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Henry Andrews (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Anthony Dublin (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | James Andrews (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Gareth Robson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Ralph Jack (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Nick Marr (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Rodrigo Castro (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Teddy Rodgers (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Nicky Cottee (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | John Neville (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Robert Edworthy (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Neil McManaman (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Kemal Bloomer (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Warren Vernazza (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Adam Best (ATT) | 0 | |