Match Report


Cambridge UnitedCambridge United     Colchester UnitedColchester United
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Niccolo WeaverN. Weaver54
G
1
G
54Aaron BarryA. Barry
Gianluca LorieriG. Lorieri63
D
2
D
69Sebastian MöllerS. Möller
Brian GeorgeB. George51
D
3
D
68Don StrachanD. Strachan
Jean-Marie PiquionneJ. Piquionne51
D
4
D
63Mick FinneyM. Finney
Tommy BarmbyT. Barmby59
M
5
M
73Claudio M. Di StefanoC. Di Stefano
Spencer CharltonS. Charlton55
M
6
M
52Alfred LjungbergA. Ljungberg
Teddy ThomsonT. Thomson53
M
captain7
M
46Alfredo LilloA. Lillo
George WilliamsG. Williams51
M
8
M
43Francis GodberF. Godber
Kemal MurrayK. Murray71
A
9
A
74Jan BackesJ. Backes
Winston RedekerW. Redeker59
A
10
A
45Peter WeaverP. Weaver
Graham JamesG. James52
A
11captain
A
44Dion AndertonD. Anderton
 
Hugo MartinsH. Martins51
M
12
D
58Gennaro MicilloG. Micillo
Michel Van Der SchaafM. Van Der Schaaf49
D
13
D
54Adam JoachimA. Joachim
Terry StampT. Stamp49
D
14
G
48Malcolm MooreM. Moore

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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at R Costings Abbey Stadium where Cambridge United play host to Colchester United. A crowd of 4,334 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Cambridge United and Colchester United are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Frank Barton.


0.00
The whistle blows and Cambridge United get the match underway!
2.19
Claudio M. Di Stefano comes in with a late challenge on Teddy Thomson. The referee warns Claudio M. Di Stefano to calm down! Teddy Thomson runs off the knock.
3.21
Alfred Ljungberg passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Jan Backes. Jan Backes controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
6.33
Don Strachan makes a simple pass to Francis Godber. Francis Godber makes a probing pass to Dion Anderton. Dion Anderton whips in a cross ball towards Peter Weaver. Peter Weaver makes a convincing header. The ball strikes Brian George's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
7.37
Francis Godber takes a quick corner, playing it short to Dion Anderton. Dion Anderton heads the ball, flicking it across the into the box. Brian George reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
8.55
Alfredo Lillo chips the ball to his team mate, Dion Anderton. Dion Anderton whips in a cross ball towards Peter Weaver. Peter Weaver connects with a diving header but it is miles over!
9.42
Jan Backes hacks Gianluca Lorieri from behind! The referee brings Jan Backes to one side and gives him a warning! Gianluca Lorieri stretches but gets up unharmed.
12.12
Kemal Murray catches Don Strachan on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Don Strachan hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
14.16
George Williams receives the ball from a throw-in from Tommy Barmby. George Williams hits a low pass to Kemal Murray. Kemal Murray knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
15.01
Francis Godber makes a probing pass to Dion Anderton. Dion Anderton whips in a cross ball towards Jan Backes. Jan Backes heads the ball goalwards. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
18.10
Claudio M. Di Stefano passes the ball forward to Peter Weaver. Peter Weaver knocks the ball forward to Dion Anderton but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
21.37
Teddy Thomson knocks the ball to his team mate, Winston Redeker. Winston Redeker whips in a cross ball towards Kemal Murray. Kemal Murray beats his man to it with a header but it flies well off target!
24.13
Alfredo Lillo brings the ball forward. Alfredo Lillo knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Niccolo Weaver who gathers it comfortably.
26.46
Jean-Marie Piquionne surges forward with the ball. Jean-Marie Piquionne threads the ball through to Kemal Murray. Kemal Murray knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Mick Finney.
27.32
With some swift thinking, Alfred Ljungberg plays the ball forward to Dion Anderton. Dion Anderton lofts in a cross ball towards Peter Weaver. Peter Weaver is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
30.57
Mick Finney pushes mid-way up the pitch. Mick Finney threads a neat ball through to Dion Anderton. Dion Anderton knocks in a cross ball towards Jan Backes. Jan Backes powers a header at goal. Niccolo Weaver picks it out of the air!
32.35
Francis Godber flicks the ball to his team mate, Dion Anderton. Dion Anderton knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Niccolo Weaver who gathers it comfortably.
34.52
Alfredo Lillo flicks a high ball forward to Jan Backes who takes it down. Jan Backes lofts in a cross ball towards Peter Weaver. Peter Weaver heads the ball goalwards. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
38.46
Sebastian Möller chips the ball to his team mate, Claudio M. Di Stefano. Claudio M. Di Stefano decides to run forward with the ball. Claudio M. Di Stefano shoots from 20 yards his aim is horrendously poor!
42.05
Spencer Charlton flicks a high pass forward. Graham James controls it well on his chest. Graham James whips in a cross ball towards Kemal Murray. Kemal Murray directs the ball goalwards with his head. The shot is on target but blocked by Mick Finney. That should have been a goal!
44.50
Mick Finney knocks the ball forward to Alfredo Lillo. Alfredo Lillo knocks the ball to his team mate, Jan Backes. Jan Backes shoots from 20 yards. The ball edges inside the post - goal!! That's his third!
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. Colchester United have changed their lineup with Adam Joachim replacing Alfredo Lillo. The Cambridge United players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
The whistle blows and Colchester United kick off!
49.52
Adam Joachim makes a beautiful solo run. Adam Joachim sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
51.56
Don Strachan knocks the ball forward to Alfred Ljungberg. Alfred Ljungberg passes the ball forward to Jan Backes. Jan Backes lofts in a cross ball towards Dion Anderton. Dion Anderton connects with a diving header his aim is horrendously poor!
54.26
Spencer Charlton sees a break and surges forward. Spencer Charlton whips in a cross ball towards Graham James. With a superhuman jump, Graham James connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Aaron Barry picks it out of the air!
55.08
Teddy Thomson hits a low pass to Winston Redeker. Winston Redeker shoots from distance but somehow Aaron Barry manages to keep it out.
57.51
Adam Joachim flicks a high pass forward. Jan Backes holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jan Backes knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Niccolo Weaver who gathers it comfortably.
60.38
Cambridge United have made a substitution with Michel Van Der Schaaf replacing Kemal Murray .Colchester United have made 2 substitutions with Gennaro Micillo replacing Sebastian Möller and Malcolm Moore replacing Dion Anderton .
63.39
Brian George passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Spencer Charlton. Spencer Charlton plays the ball forward to Michel Van Der Schaaf. Michel Van Der Schaaf shoots from distance but it is shockingly off target!
65.26
Gennaro Micillo flicks a high pass forward to Claudio M. Di Stefano who brings the ball under control. Claudio M. Di Stefano controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Malcolm Moore. Malcolm Moore knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
69.24
Brian George brings the ball forward. Brian George sees Winston Redeker in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Winston Redeker lofts in a cross ball towards Graham James. Graham James beats his man to it with a header but it is tipped over by Aaron Barry.
70.30
It's a corner kick. George Williams loops the ball out towards the edge of the box. Gianluca Lorieri makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but slams it into the crowd!
71.18
Gennaro Micillo catches Graham James on the ankles. Gennaro Micillo is warned by the referee! Graham James runs off the knock.
72.45
Spencer Charlton runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Spencer Charlton whips in a cross ball towards Graham James. Graham James makes a deft header. The shot is on target but blocked by Gennaro Micillo. That should have been a goal!
77.40
Cambridge United appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-3 formation.
85.07
Francis Godber flicks the ball to his team mate, Peter Weaver. Peter Weaver shoots from 20 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
90.00
With a delightful solo run, Alfred Ljungberg stretches the opposition's defence. Alfred Ljungberg whips in a cross ball towards Jan Backes. Jan Backes gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Cambridge United

Colchester United
Goals
0
4
Shots on Target
5
7
Shots off Target
3
6
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
36.8%
63.2%
Play Area
29.9%
44.8%
25.3%

Scorers
Jan Backes 3, 15, 45, 90

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Jan Backes of Colchester United

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)
7
7.Teddy Thomson (MID)
6
8.George Williams (MID)
6
9.Kemal Murray (ATT)yellow card
5
10.Winston Redeker (ATT)
6
11.Graham James (ATT)
6
 
12.Hugo Martins (MID)
0
13.Michel Van Der Schaaf (DEF)
6
14.Terry Stamp (DEF)
0

1.Aaron Barry (GK)
6
2.Sebastian Möller (DEF)
6
3.Don Strachan (DEF)
6
4.Mick Finney (DEF)
6
5.Claudio M. Di Stefano (MID)
6
6.Alfred Ljungberg (MID)
7
7.Alfredo Lillo (MID)
7
8.Francis Godber (MID)
6
9.Jan Backes (ATT)goal scoredgoal scoredgoal scoredgoal scored
10
10.Peter Weaver (ATT)
6
11.Dion Anderton (ATT)
7
 
12.Gennaro Micillo (DEF)
6
13.Adam Joachim (DEF)
6
14.Malcolm Moore (GK)
6