Match Report


Cambridge UnitedCambridge United     Brighton and Hove AlbionBrighton and Hove Albion
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Niccolo WeaverN. Weaver54
G
1
G
56Jason ClaphamJ. Clapham
Gianluca LorieriG. Lorieri63
D
2
D
56Silvio GomesS. Gomes
Brian GeorgeB. George51
D
3captain
D
53Les Wright-PhillipsL. Wright-Phillips
Jean-Marie PiquionneJ. Piquionne51
D
4
D
51Benoit PellicoriB. Pellicori
Tommy BarmbyT. Barmby59
M
5
M
54Brian SwiftB. Swift
Spencer CharltonS. Charlton55
M
6
M
46Ugo HoweyU. Howey
Teddy ThomsonT. Thomson53
M
captain7
M
44Eddie WilliamsonE. Williamson
George WilliamsG. Williams51
M
8
M
44Paul SwiftP. Swift
Kemal MurrayK. Murray71
A
9
A
60Gonzalo DurandG. Durand
Winston RedekerW. Redeker59
A
10
A
46Darius ChadwickD. Chadwick
Graham JamesG. James52
A
11
A
42Terry GordonT. Gordon
 
Hugo MartinsH. Martins51
M
12
G
53Ruben MoutinhoR. Moutinho
Michel Van Der SchaafM. Van Der Schaaf49
D
13
G
52Jonathan WiartJ. Wiart
Terry StampT. Stamp49
D
14
D
50Jacques RodriguesJ. Rodrigues

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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at R Costings Abbey Stadium where Cambridge United play host to Brighton and Hove Albion. A crowd of 4,396 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Cambridge United and Brighton and Hove Albion are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Eddie Sturridge.


0.00
Cambridge United kick off the first half!
3.39
Eddie Williamson sees a break and surges forward. Eddie Williamson knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Niccolo Weaver who gathers it comfortably.
6.39
Eddie Williamson laces a through ball forward to Terry Gordon. Terry Gordon makes a probing pass between the defence to Gonzalo Durand. Gonzalo Durand shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
8.53
Eddie Williamson laces a weighted ball forward to Darius Chadwick. Darius Chadwick lofts in a cross ball towards Gonzalo Durand. Gonzalo Durand fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
10.11
Jean-Marie Piquionne makes a probing pass to Tommy Barmby. Tommy Barmby knocks the ball forward to Graham James. Graham James whips in a cross ball towards Winston Redeker. Winston Redeker finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it curls horrendously wide!
14.34
Graham James barges into Silvio Gomes. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Silvio Gomes grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
16.38
George Williams receives the ball from a throw-in from Teddy Thomson. George Williams flicks the ball to his team mate, Winston Redeker. Winston Redeker knocks in a cross ball towards Graham James. Graham James connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
22.20
Spencer Charlton makes a simple pass to Winston Redeker. Winston Redeker whips in a cross ball towards Graham James. With a superhuman jump, Graham James connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Solid save from Jason Clapham.
24.01
Gianluca Lorieri threads a neat ball through to Teddy Thomson. Teddy Thomson flicks a high pass forward. Winston Redeker holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Winston Redeker makes a great pass forward. Kemal Murray runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
26.40
Brian George threads a neat ball through to Teddy Thomson. Teddy Thomson passes the ball forward to Graham James. Graham James lofts in a cross ball towards Winston Redeker. Winston Redeker rises majestically and gets a header on goal but slams it into the crowd!
30.33
Eddie Williamson surges forward with the ball. Eddie Williamson skips past Jean-Marie Piquionne! Eddie Williamson side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. What a cracker!! Niccolo Weaver had no chance!! Goal for Brighton and Hove Albion!
34.59
Tommy Barmby brings the ball forward. Tommy Barmby shoots from distance his aim is horrendously poor!
36.13
Tommy Barmby flicks a high pass forward. Graham James holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Graham James plays a scrappy one-two with Kemal Murray and advances towards the goal... Graham James strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
39.45
Ugo Howey makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Darius Chadwick. Darius Chadwick lofts in a cross ball towards Gonzalo Durand. Gonzalo Durand whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball strikes Brian George's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
40.39
Paul Swift takes the corner, swinging a high ball in towards the far post. Niccolo Weaver scoops up the ball.
42.19
Spencer Charlton chips the ball to his team mate, Graham James. Graham James knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jason Clapham who gathers it comfortably.
44.07
Teddy Thomson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kemal Murray. Kemal Murray knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Cambridge United appear unchanged since the first half. Brighton and Hove Albion 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
The whistle blows and Brighton and Hove Albion get the second half underway!
47.42
Brian George flicks a high pass forward. Spencer Charlton controls it well on his chest. Spencer Charlton knocks the ball forward to Graham James. Graham James lofts in a cross ball towards Winston Redeker. Benoit Pellicori catches Winston Redeker on the ankles. Penalty not given!!
54.17
Tommy Barmby surges forward with the ball. Tommy Barmby knocks in a cross ball towards Kemal Murray. Kemal Murray connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. What a cracker!! Jason Clapham had no chance!! Goal for Cambridge United!
57.55
Silvio Gomes flicks a high pass forward. Paul Swift collects the pass. Paul Swift chips the ball to his team mate, Darius Chadwick. Darius Chadwick knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
59.20
Spencer Charlton sees Winston Redeker in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Winston Redeker controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
60.10
Cambridge United have made 2 substitutions with Hugo Martins replacing Teddy Thomson and Michel Van Der Schaaf replacing Kemal Murray .
63.05
Brian George threads a neat ball through to Hugo Martins. Hugo Martins knocks the ball to his team mate, Michel Van Der Schaaf. Michel Van Der Schaaf makes a probing pass to Graham James but he's offside!
65.26
Benoit Pellicori threads the ball through to Ugo Howey. Ugo Howey makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Darius Chadwick. Darius Chadwick flicks the ball to his team mate, Gonzalo Durand. Gonzalo Durand side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it's a lousy effort!
67.30
Paul Swift flicks the ball to his team mate, Gonzalo Durand. Gonzalo Durand knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gianluca Lorieri.
73.19
Jean-Marie Piquionne hits a low pass to Hugo Martins. Hugo Martins makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Michel Van Der Schaaf. Michel Van Der Schaaf knocks in a cross ball towards Winston Redeker. Winston Redeker finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
81.15
Paul Swift makes a simple pass to Gonzalo Durand. Gonzalo Durand shoots from 20 yards but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
83.12
Tommy Barmby threads a neat ball through to Michel Van Der Schaaf. Michel Van Der Schaaf lofts in a cross ball towards Graham James. Graham James knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
87.26
Paul Swift flicks a high pass forward. Terry Gordon controls it well on his chest. Terry Gordon shoots from distance but it misses the target by a large margin!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Cambridge United

Brighton and Hove Albion
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
3
3
Shots off Target
7
4
Offsides
3
0
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
55.4%
44.6%
Play Area
28.9%
42.2%
28.9%

Scorers
Kemal Murray 54
Eddie Williamson 30

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Eddie Williamson of Brighton and Hove Albion

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

1.Jason Clapham (GK)
6
2.Silvio Gomes (DEF)
6
3.Les Wright-Phillips (DEF)
6
4.Benoit Pellicori (DEF)
6
5.Brian Swift (MID)
6
6.Ugo Howey (MID)
7
7.Eddie Williamson (MID)goal scored
9
8.Paul Swift (MID)
6
9.Gonzalo Durand (ATT)
6
10.Darius Chadwick (ATT)
6
11.Terry Gordon (ATT)
6
 
12.Ruben Moutinho (GK)
0
13.Jonathan Wiart (GK)
0
14.Jacques Rodrigues (DEF)
0