Match Report


Cambridge UnitedCambridge United     Coventry CityCoventry City
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Scott RedknappS. Redknapp55
G
1
G
64Sandro ImbrianiS. Imbriani
Oleg MorrisO. Morris45
D
2
D
75Jacob HollowayJ. Holloway
Darius GeorgeD. George44
D
3
D
68Greg RoyceG. Royce
John MintoJ. Minto43
D
4
D
63Brian YoudsB. Youds
Spencer WoodgateS. Woodgate38
D
5
M
59Lomano AdamsL. Adams
Alexandre LoureiroA. Loureiro58
M
6
M
58Jason LoweJ. Lowe
Bill InsleyB. Insley54
M
7captain
M
53Anthony BrookingA. Brooking
Patrick DuberryP. Duberry50
M
8
M
52Robert LoweR. Lowe
Ralph GoodwinR. Goodwin48
A
9
A
69Colin BowyerC. Bowyer
Bill FinneyB. Finney45
A
10
A
55Omer YoudsO. Youds
Scott Le TissierS. Le Tissier45
A
captain11
A
52Adam MortensenA. Mortensen
 
Sylvain CarltonS. Carlton53
G
12
D
60Jonathan MagnierJ. Magnier
Mick PerryM. Perry48
M
13
G
59Brendan HowellsB. Howells
Henry AndrewsH. Andrews42
A
14
D
54Nwankwo BallN. Ball

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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at R Costings Abbey Stadium where Cambridge United play host to Coventry City. Its a sell-out today with the 5,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Cambridge United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Coventry City appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Robert Granville.


0.00
Coventry City start the match!
4.25
With great vision, Anthony Brooking plays the ball forward to Omer Youds. Omer Youds advances inside the box! Omer Youds makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but somehow Scott Redknapp manages to keep it out.
8.04
Jason Lowe clumsily knocks into Patrick Duberry. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Patrick Duberry hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
15.35
Seeing a gap ahead, Greg Royce laces a through ball forward to Anthony Brooking. Anthony Brooking threads the ball through to Colin Bowyer. Colin Bowyer knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Scott Redknapp who gathers it comfortably.
21.16
Alexandre Loureiro knocks the ball to his team mate, Scott Le Tissier. Scott Le Tissier knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
27.09
Bill Insley makes a simple pass to Scott Le Tissier. Scott Le Tissier tries a spectacular long range effort. It's there!! Sandro Imbriani has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
30.19
Bill Insley comes in with a late challenge on Jason Lowe. The referee warns Bill Insley to calm down! Jason Lowe hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
32.53
Alexandre Loureiro sees Ralph Goodwin in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ralph Goodwin shoots from long range but it slams into the crowd!
36.42
John Minto threads a neat ball through to Alexandre Loureiro. Alexandre Loureiro threads a neat ball through to Scott Le Tissier. Scott Le Tissier finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
39.45
Cambridge United are in full control of this game.
42.22
Alexandre Loureiro chips the ball to his team mate, Scott Le Tissier. Scott Le Tissier shoots from 25 yards but it's a lousy effort!
44.58
Lomano Adams makes a simple pass to Adam Mortensen. Adam Mortensen shoots from outside the area but it flies wide!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Cambridge United appear unchanged since the first half. Coventry City also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Cambridge United get the second half underway!
48.51
Anthony Brooking kicks a strong pass forward to Colin Bowyer. Colin Bowyer sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
51.29
Jacob Holloway flicks the ball to his team mate, Jason Lowe. Jason Lowe sees a break and surges forward. Jason Lowe knocks in a cross ball towards Adam Mortensen. Adam Mortensen flicks the ball with his head. Magnificent save by Scott Redknapp!
53.38
Patrick Duberry flicks a high pass forward to Ralph Goodwin who brings the ball under control. Ralph Goodwin knocks in a cross ball towards Bill Finney. Bill Finney finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
55.10
Jason Lowe threads a neat ball through to Colin Bowyer. Colin Bowyer lofts in a cross ball towards Omer Youds. Omer Youds makes a looping header on goal but it rises well off target!
59.06
Anthony Brooking makes a probing pass to Omer Youds. Omer Youds flicks the ball to his team mate, Adam Mortensen. Some good footwork from Adam Mortensen provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
66.57
Greg Royce kicks a strong pass forward to Anthony Brooking. Anthony Brooking hits a low pass to Omer Youds. Omer Youds whips in a cross ball towards Colin Bowyer. Colin Bowyer is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
67.01
Patrick Duberry makes a simple pass to Bill Finney. Bill Finney whips in a cross ball towards Scott Le Tissier. Scott Le Tissier is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it's a woeful effort!
73.02
Anthony Brooking knocks the ball to his team mate, Omer Youds. Omer Youds controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
75.46
Bill Insley makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Scott Le Tissier. Scott Le Tissier plays a quick one-two with Bill Finney and rushes in on goal... Scott Le Tissier muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It's there!! Sandro Imbriani has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
78.30
Brian Youds hacks Ralph Goodwin from behind! Brian Youds is given a warning by the referee! Ralph Goodwin hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
79.50
Robert Lowe knocks the ball to his team mate, Colin Bowyer. Colin Bowyer shoots from 25 yards. Magnificent save by Scott Redknapp!
83.45
Bill Insley flicks a high pass forward. Ralph Goodwin controls it well on his chest. Ralph Goodwin makes a defence splitting pass to Bill Finney. Bill Finney cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it flies wide!
84.37
Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Cambridge United

Coventry City
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
2
6
Shots off Target
6
3
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
49.3%
50.7%
Play Area
27.4%
53.4%
19.2%

Scorers
Scott Le Tissier 27, 75
Colin Bowyer 49

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Scott Le Tissier of Cambridge United

Match Ratings
1.Scott Redknapp (GK)
8
2.Oleg Morris (DEF)
6
3.Darius George (DEF)
6
4.John Minto (DEF)
6
5.Spencer Woodgate (DEF)
6
6.Alexandre Loureiro (MID)
6
7.Bill Insley (MID)
7
8.Patrick Duberry (MID)
6
9.Ralph Goodwin (ATT)
6
10.Bill Finney (ATT)
6
11.Scott Le Tissier (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
 
12.Sylvain Carlton (GK)
0
13.Mick Perry (MID)
0
14.Henry Andrews (ATT)
0

1.Sandro Imbriani (GK)
6
2.Jacob Holloway (DEF)
6
3.Greg Royce (DEF)
6
4.Brian Youds (DEF)
5
5.Lomano Adams (MID)
6
6.Jason Lowe (MID)yellow card
6
7.Anthony Brooking (MID)
8
8.Robert Lowe (MID)
6
9.Colin Bowyer (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Omer Youds (ATT)
6
11.Adam Mortensen (ATT)
6
 
12.Jonathan Magnier (DEF)
0
13.Brendan Howells (GK)
0
14.Nwankwo Ball (DEF)
0