Match Report


Doncaster RoversDoncaster Rovers     Cambridge UnitedCambridge United
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Brendan BenaliB. Benali51
G
1
G
54Niccolo WeaverN. Weaver
Julian HulmeJ. Hulme49
D
2
D
63Gianluca LorieriG. Lorieri
Yohann PadovaniY. Padovani45
D
3
D
52Brian GeorgeB. George
Tim PowellT. Powell44
D
4
D
51Jean-Marie PiquionneJ. Piquionne
Anthony StuartA. Stuart42
D
5
M
59Tommy BarmbyT. Barmby
James BattyJ. Batty49
M
6
M
55Spencer CharltonS. Charlton
Dean PowerD. Power45
M
captain7captain
M
53Teddy ThomsonT. Thomson
Gareth PlattG. Platt42
M
8
M
51George WilliamsG. Williams
Giampaolo De PalmaG. De Palma49
A
9
A
71Kemal MurrayK. Murray
Steve GalliS. Galli48
A
10
A
59Winston RedekerW. Redeker
James NewbyJ. Newby45
A
11
A
52Graham JamesG. James
 
Fredrik KitsonF. Kitson45
G
12
M
51Hugo MartinsH. Martins
Marcus BrambleM. Bramble43
A
13
D
49Michel Van Der SchaafM. Van Der Schaaf
Frank CookeF. Cooke42
A
14
D
49Terry StampT. Stamp

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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Keepmoat Stadium where Doncaster Rovers play host to Cambridge United. Its a sell-out today with the 5,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Doncaster Rovers are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Cambridge United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Jamie Pallister.


0.00
Cambridge United kick off and get the first half underway!
3.12
Graham James comes in with a late challenge on Anthony Stuart. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Anthony Stuart stretches but gets up unharmed.
8.00
Brian George sees Tommy Barmby in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Tommy Barmby brings the ball forward. Tommy Barmby whips in a cross ball towards Graham James. Graham James is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
12.16
Yohann Padovani knocks the ball to his team mate, James Batty. James Batty threads the ball through to Giampaolo De Palma. Giampaolo De Palma rushes past Brian George! Giampaolo De Palma makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
15.11
Tommy Barmby makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Winston Redeker. Winston Redeker whips in a cross ball towards Kemal Murray. Kemal Murray rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
18.20
With great vision, Tim Powell plays the ball forward to Gareth Platt. Gareth Platt flicks the ball to his team mate, Giampaolo De Palma. Giampaolo De Palma plays a scrappy one-two with James Newby and stumbles forward towards the goal... Giampaolo De Palma shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
20.15
Dean Power makes a simple pass to Giampaolo De Palma. Giampaolo De Palma shoots from 25 yards but it is shockingly off target!
21.09
Giampaolo De Palma barges into Brian George. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Brian George grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
24.20
Brian George kicks a strong pass forward to Spencer Charlton. Spencer Charlton deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Winston Redeker. Winston Redeker whips in a cross ball towards Kemal Murray. Kemal Murray gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it's a lousy effort!
26.36
Tim Powell threads the ball through to James Batty. James Batty kicks a strong pass forward to Steve Galli. Steve Galli shoots from outside the area but it flies wide!
27.58
Spencer Charlton knocks the ball forward to Graham James. Graham James sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Superb keeping!
33.14
Spencer Charlton threads the ball through to Kemal Murray. Kemal Murray kicks a strong pass forward to Winston Redeker but the referee indicates it's offside!
36.13
Tim Powell hits a low pass to Dean Power. Dean Power flicks a high pass forward. Steve Galli controls it well on his chest. Steve Galli flicks the ball to his team mate, Giampaolo De Palma. Giampaolo De Palma shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
38.25
Jean-Marie Piquionne advances with the ball. Jean-Marie Piquionne sees Kemal Murray in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Kemal Murray knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Brendan Benali who gathers it comfortably.
39.38
Gianluca Lorieri threads a neat ball through to Tommy Barmby. Tommy Barmby flicks a high pass forward. Graham James holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Graham James knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Anthony Stuart.
42.26
Gareth Platt changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Gareth Platt lofts in a cross ball towards James Newby. James Newby knocks the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Doncaster Rovers appear unchanged since the first half. Cambridge United also appear unchanged since the first half. The Doncaster Rovers players look more relaxed than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
The second half starts with Doncaster Rovers kicking off!
48.11
Brian George knocks the ball to his team mate, Spencer Charlton. Spencer Charlton sees Graham James in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Graham James sees Winston Redeker just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Winston Redeker makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. What a cracker!! Brendan Benali had no chance!! Goal for Cambridge United!
54.19
Steve Galli comes in with a late challenge on Gianluca Lorieri. Steve Galli is given a warning by the referee! Gianluca Lorieri stretches but gets up unharmed.
60.04
Cambridge United have made a substitution with Hugo Martins replacing Teddy Thomson .
65.10
Brian George threads a neat ball through to Spencer Charlton. Spencer Charlton threads the ball through to Kemal Murray. Kemal Murray shoots from 25 yards. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
69.13
Steve Galli comes in with a late challenge on Brian George. Steve Galli is given another warning by the referee! Brian George is really getting knocked about but he carries on with a struggle.
72.08
Jean-Marie Piquionne threads a neat ball through to Tommy Barmby. Tommy Barmby flicks a high pass forward. Kemal Murray holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Kemal Murray knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Yohann Padovani.
75.52
Spencer Charlton flicks the ball to his team mate, Winston Redeker. Winston Redeker knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Julian Hulme.
79.41
Gareth Platt makes a simple pass to James Newby. James Newby lofts in a cross ball towards Giampaolo De Palma. Giampaolo De Palma outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it flies just wide!
90.00
Hugo Martins threads the ball through to Graham James. Graham James knocks in a cross ball towards Winston Redeker. Winston Redeker connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it's a woeful effort!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Doncaster Rovers

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

Possession
47.7%
52.3%
Play Area
29.1%
40.7%
30.2%

Scorers
Kemal Murray 15, 65
Winston Redeker 48

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Kemal Murray of Cambridge United

Match Ratings
1.Brendan Benali (GK)
6
2.Julian Hulme (DEF)
6
3.Yohann Padovani (DEF)
6
4.Tim Powell (DEF)
6
5.Anthony Stuart (DEF)
6
6.James Batty (MID)
6
7.Dean Power (MID)
7
8.Gareth Platt (MID)
7
9.Giampaolo De Palma (ATT)yellow card
6
10.Steve Galli (ATT)
6
11.James Newby (ATT)
6
 
12.Fredrik Kitson (GK)
0
13.Marcus Bramble (ATT)
0
14.Frank Cooke (ATT)
0

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