Match Report


Cambridge UnitedCambridge United     Bradford CityBradford City
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Niccolo WeaverN. Weaver54
G
1
G
63Robert KitsonR. Kitson
Gianluca LorieriG. Lorieri63
D
2
D
60Wayne MasonW. Mason
Brian GeorgeB. George51
D
3
D
52Scott VieiraS. Vieira
Jean-Marie PiquionneJ. Piquionne51
D
4
D
48Mario SousaM. Sousa
Tommy BarmbyT. Barmby59
M
5
D
45Jacob WhiteJ. White
Spencer CharltonS. Charlton55
M
6captain
M
48Mattia PetruzziM. Petruzzi
Teddy ThomsonT. Thomson53
M
captain7
M
48Lomano StewartL. Stewart
George WilliamsG. Williams51
M
8
M
45Maurizio SibilanoM. Sibilano
Kemal MurrayK. Murray71
A
9
A
56Richard GoughR. Gough
Winston RedekerW. Redeker59
A
10
A
46John CaldwellJ. Caldwell
Graham JamesG. James52
A
11
A
45Alexander AndertonA. Anderton
 
Hugo MartinsH. Martins51
M
12
M
45Kevin HansenK. Hansen
Michel Van Der SchaafM. Van Der Schaaf49
D
13
M
44Paolo DainelliP. Dainelli
Terry StampT. Stamp49
D
14
D
43Emile GreavesE. Greaves

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Match Report
The air is cold and hail stones bounce off the ground here at R Costings Abbey Stadium where Cambridge United play host to Bradford 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 3-4-3 formation while Bradford City appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Malcolm Carragher.


0.00
Bradford City kick off!
2.59
Lomano Stewart passes the ball forward to Richard Gough. Richard Gough plays a scrappy one-two with Alexander Anderton and advances towards the goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Richard Gough provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
6.13
Mario Sousa barges into Winston Redeker. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Winston Redeker stretches but gets up unharmed.
10.17
Gianluca Lorieri threads the ball through to Teddy Thomson. Teddy Thomson threads a neat ball through to Kemal Murray. Kemal Murray lofts in a cross ball towards Winston Redeker. Winston Redeker beats his man to it with a header. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
14.34
Lomano Stewart flicks a high pass forward. Alexander Anderton controls it well on his chest. Alexander Anderton plays a one-two with John Caldwell and advances towards the goal... Some good footwork from Alexander Anderton provides some space. He shoots at goal. What a cracker!! Niccolo Weaver had no chance!! Goal for Bradford City!
20.58
Teddy Thomson flicks a high ball forward to Kemal Murray who takes it down. Kemal Murray knocks the ball forward, putting Graham James through on goal. Graham James strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. Solid save from Robert Kitson.
21.55
Tommy Barmby deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Graham James. Graham James knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
24.18
Brian George flicks a high pass forward to Teddy Thomson who brings the ball under control. Teddy Thomson sees a break and surges forward. Teddy Thomson shoots from outside the area but it whistles just wide of the post!
26.31
Mattia Petruzzi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alexander Anderton. Alexander Anderton plays a one-two with Richard Gough and advances towards the goal... Alexander Anderton tries a spectacular strike but it is miles over!
30.26
Lomano Stewart catches Teddy Thomson on the ankles. The referee calls over Lomano Stewart and shows him a yellow card! Teddy Thomson runs off the knock.
32.28
Lomano Stewart receives the ball from a throw-in from Mattia Petruzzi. With imagination, Lomano Stewart plays the ball forward to John Caldwell. John Caldwell deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Richard Gough but the linesman indicates offside!
33.42
Wayne Mason controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mattia Petruzzi. Mattia Petruzzi flicks the ball to his team mate, Richard Gough. Richard Gough sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
36.43
Mattia Petruzzi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alexander Anderton. Alexander Anderton tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball comes in low, but Niccolo Weaver smothers it!
44.38
Maurizio Sibilano comes in with a high challenge, catching Spencer Charlton with his studs. The referee motions to Maurizio Sibilano to come over. It's a red card!! Spencer Charlton gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
45.00
Jean-Marie Piquionne darts forward. Jean-Marie Piquionne decides to run forward with the ball. Jean-Marie Piquionne knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
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. Bradford City also appear unchanged since the first half. The Cambridge United players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
Cambridge United kick off the second half!
48.38
Gianluca Lorieri deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Teddy Thomson. Teddy Thomson threads the ball through to Winston Redeker. Winston Redeker knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Wayne Mason.
53.03
Alexander Anderton makes a simple pass to John Caldwell. John Caldwell makes a pass forward but Richard Gough makes his run far too early. Offside by a mile!
54.20
Tommy Barmby makes an attacking run forward. Tommy Barmby knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Robert Kitson who gathers it comfortably.
55.40
Mattia Petruzzi comes in with a high challenge, catching Teddy Thomson with his studs. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a red card!! Teddy Thomson carries on, but is struggling a bit.
60.40
Cambridge United have made a substitution with Michel Van Der Schaaf replacing Kemal Murray .Bradford City have made a substitution with Emile Greaves replacing Richard Gough .
66.43
Jean-Marie Piquionne sees Tommy Barmby in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Tommy Barmby threads a neat ball through to Graham James. Graham James plays a one-two with Michel Van Der Schaaf and advances towards the goal... Graham James takes a shot at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
67.27
Mario Sousa hacks Michel Van Der Schaaf from behind! Mario Sousa is given a warning by the referee! Michel Van Der Schaaf stretches but gets up unharmed.
71.33
Tommy Barmby passes the ball forward to Winston Redeker. Winston Redeker shoots from long range but it is miles over!
73.25
Gianluca Lorieri flicks the ball to his team mate, Teddy Thomson. Teddy Thomson makes a simple pass to Winston Redeker. Winston Redeker lofts in a cross ball towards Michel Van Der Schaaf. Michel Van Der Schaaf connects with a diving header. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
77.36
Cambridge United appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-3 formation. Bradford City have made a substitution with Kevin Hansen replacing Scott Vieira .
78.45
Spencer Charlton threads a neat ball through to Graham James. Graham James shoots from outside the area but it rises well off target!
81.35
Spencer Charlton threads a neat ball through to Michel Van Der Schaaf. Michel Van Der Schaaf lofts in a cross ball towards Graham James. Graham James makes a looping header on goal but it's a woeful effort!
83.57
Spencer Charlton makes a simple pass to Graham James. Graham James knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Cambridge United

Bradford City
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
2
3
Shots off Target
6
2
Offsides
0
3
Fouls
0
5
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
2

Possession
61.8%
38.2%
Play Area
23.7%
51.3%
25%

Scorers
Winston Redeker 10
Richard Gough 3
Alexander Anderton 14

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Alexander Anderton of Bradford City

Match Ratings
1.Niccolo Weaver (GK)
6
2.Gianluca Lorieri (DEF)
6
3.Brian George (DEF)
6
4.Jean-Marie Piquionne (DEF)
6
5.Tommy Barmby (MID)
6
6.Spencer Charlton (MID)
6
7.Teddy Thomson (MID)
6
8.George Williams (MID)
6
9.Kemal Murray (ATT)
6
10.Winston Redeker (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Graham James (ATT)
6
 
12.Hugo Martins (MID)
0
13.Michel Van Der Schaaf (DEF)
6
14.Terry Stamp (DEF)
0

1.Robert Kitson (GK)
6
2.Wayne Mason (DEF)
6
3.Scott Vieira (DEF)
6
4.Mario Sousa (DEF)yellow card
5
5.Jacob White (DEF)
6
6.Mattia Petruzzi (MID)red card
3
7.Lomano Stewart (MID)yellow card
6
8.Maurizio Sibilano (MID)red card
3
9.Richard Gough (ATT)goal scored
7
10.John Caldwell (ATT)
6
11.Alexander Anderton (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Kevin Hansen (MID)
6
13.Paolo Dainelli (MID)
0
14.Emile Greaves (DEF)
6