Match Report


Cambridge UnitedCambridge United     Coventry CityCoventry City
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Niccolo WeaverN. Weaver54
G
1
G
53Matteo SottilM. Sottil
Gianluca LorieriG. Lorieri63
D
2
D
58Schumann DarchevilleS. Darcheville
Brian GeorgeB. George52
D
3captain
D
52Aniello CastorinaA. Castorina
Jean-Marie PiquionneJ. Piquionne51
D
4
D
50Ruggiero De PalmaR. De Palma
Tommy BarmbyT. Barmby59
M
5
M
57Jody Wright-PhillipsJ. Wright-Phillips
Spencer CharltonS. Charlton55
M
6
M
55Dagui MarchandD. Marchand
Teddy ThomsonT. Thomson53
M
captain7
M
51Dennis HeskeyD. Heskey
George WilliamsG. Williams51
M
8
M
46Luis CárdenasL. Cárdenas
Kemal MurrayK. Murray71
A
9
A
58Daniel HuntD. Hunt
Winston RedekerW. Redeker59
A
10
A
47Stuart NichollsS. Nicholls
Graham JamesG. James52
A
11
A
46Brian GordonB. Gordon
 
Hugo MartinsH. Martins51
M
12
D
50Nicholas VernazzaN. Vernazza
Michel Van Der SchaafM. Van Der Schaaf49
D
13
D
49Anthony NichollsA. Nicholls
Terry StampT. Stamp49
D
14
A
44Cataldo LonghiC. Longhi

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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at R Costings Abbey Stadium where Cambridge United play host to Coventry City. A crowd of 4,099 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Cambridge United and Coventry City are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Jamie Pallister.


0.00
Coventry City start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.02
Seeing a gap ahead, Teddy Thomson picks a pass forward to Graham James. Graham James shoots from distance. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
4.26
Teddy Thomson flicks a high ball forward to Graham James who takes it down. Graham James tries a spectacular long range effort but he balloons it over the crossbar!
9.43
Brian George knocks the ball to his team mate, George Williams. George Williams makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kemal Murray. Kemal Murray sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
14.28
Ruggiero De Palma makes a simple pass to Dagui Marchand. Dagui Marchand flicks a high pass forward. Brian Gordon collects the pass. Brian Gordon knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Niccolo Weaver who gathers it comfortably.
15.12
Spencer Charlton knocks the ball forward to Graham James. Graham James knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Matteo Sottil who gathers it comfortably.
16.39
Brian George flicks a high pass forward to Teddy Thomson who brings the ball under control. With imagination, Teddy Thomson picks a pass forward to Kemal Murray. Kemal Murray knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
20.36
Dennis Heskey flicks the ball to his team mate, Daniel Hunt. Daniel Hunt controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
21.11
Jody Wright-Phillips flicks a high pass forward. Stuart Nicholls holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Stuart Nicholls knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jean-Marie Piquionne.
24.40
Teddy Thomson hits a low pass to Winston Redeker. Winston Redeker plays a one-two with Graham James and rushes in on goal... Winston Redeker makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
27.11
Dagui Marchand decides to run forward with the ball. Dagui Marchand shoots from long range. The ball comes in low, but Niccolo Weaver smothers it!
30.17
Tommy Barmby comes in with a late challenge on Luis Cárdenas. The referee warns Tommy Barmby to calm down! Luis Cárdenas stretches but gets up unharmed.
32.31
Dennis Heskey passes the ball forward to Stuart Nicholls. Stuart Nicholls sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
34.20
George Williams controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Graham James. Graham James whips in a cross ball towards Kemal Murray. With a superhuman jump, Kemal Murray connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it flies just wide!
38.53
Teddy Thomson passes the ball forward to Graham James. Graham James whips in a cross ball towards Kemal Murray. Kemal Murray whips the ball goalwards with his head but it whistles just wide of the post!
42.27
Ruggiero De Palma makes a probing pass to Dagui Marchand. Dagui Marchand threads a neat ball through to Brian Gordon. Brian Gordon tries a spectacular long range effort but it is shockingly off target!
44.13
Ruggiero De Palma hits a low pass to Jody Wright-Phillips. Jody Wright-Phillips sees a break and surges forward. Jody Wright-Phillips whips in a cross ball towards Daniel Hunt. Daniel Hunt whips the ball goalwards with his head but it's drastically wayward!
45.00
Brian George flicks a high pass forward to Spencer Charlton who brings the ball under control. Spencer Charlton advances with the ball. Spencer Charlton deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Winston Redeker but the linesman indicates offside!
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. Both teams look fired up and appear much more hungry than they were previously.

45.00
Cambridge United start the second half!
47.25
Dagui Marchand flicks a high pass forward to Daniel Hunt who brings the ball under control. Daniel Hunt knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gianluca Lorieri.
48.45
Gianluca Lorieri threads the ball through to George Williams. George Williams changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. George Williams knocks in a cross ball towards Graham James. Graham James outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Quality keeping!
51.52
Dennis Heskey flicks a high pass forward. Brian Gordon controls it well on his chest. Brian Gordon deftly passes the ball to Daniel Hunt, releasing him through on goal. Daniel Hunt shoots from just inside the box. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
53.03
Winston Redeker comes in with a late challenge on Schumann Darcheville. Winston Redeker is shown the yellow card! Schumann Darcheville stretches but gets up unharmed.
55.58
With great vision, Teddy Thomson plays the ball forward to Winston Redeker. Winston Redeker whips in a cross ball towards Graham James. Graham James powers a header at goal but it's a lousy effort!
57.36
George Williams makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Graham James. Graham James finds some space and shoots from distance. The keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
59.10
Dagui Marchand controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Daniel Hunt. Daniel Hunt makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stuart Nicholls but he's offside!
60.17
Cambridge United have made 2 substitutions with Hugo Martins replacing Teddy Thomson and Michel Van Der Schaaf replacing Kemal Murray .Coventry City have made a substitution with Anthony Nicholls replacing Dennis Heskey .
61.23
Gianluca Lorieri makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Spencer Charlton. Showing composure, Spencer Charlton laces a weighted ball forward to Winston Redeker. Winston Redeker sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Matteo Sottil reads it well. Great save!
65.07
Jody Wright-Phillips comes in with a late challenge on Hugo Martins. Jody Wright-Phillips is warned by the referee! Hugo Martins hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
69.36
Ruggiero De Palma threads a neat ball through to Luis Cárdenas. With great vision, Luis Cárdenas plays the ball forward to Brian Gordon. Brian Gordon tries a spectacular long range effort but it's well over the bar!
71.28
Hugo Martins chips the ball to his team mate, Graham James. Graham James deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Winston Redeker but the linesman indicates offside!
75.24
Spencer Charlton knocks the ball to his team mate, Graham James. Graham James shoots from 20 yards but it flies just wide!
77.22
Coventry City have made a substitution with Nicholas Vernazza replacing Ruggiero De Palma .
78.28
Anthony Nicholls flicks a high pass forward. Brian Gordon holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Brian Gordon sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
81.52
Tommy Barmby makes a probing pass to Michel Van Der Schaaf. Michel Van Der Schaaf plays a quick one-two with Graham James and rushes in on goal... Michel Van Der Schaaf side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. It's there!! Matteo Sottil has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
85.26
Nicholas Vernazza flicks a high pass forward. Dagui Marchand controls it well on his chest. Dagui Marchand makes a probing pass to Daniel Hunt. Daniel Hunt plays a scrappy one-two with Stuart Nicholls and stumbles forward towards the goal... Daniel Hunt makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it flies well off target!
87.06
Luis Cárdenas knocks the ball forward to Stuart Nicholls. Stuart Nicholls knocks in a cross ball towards Daniel Hunt. With a superhuman jump, Daniel Hunt connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but somehow Niccolo Weaver manages to keep it out.
89.11
Anthony Nicholls threads a neat ball through to Brian Gordon. Brian Gordon lofts in a cross ball towards Daniel Hunt. Daniel Hunt fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Niccolo Weaver!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Cambridge United

Coventry City
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
5
3
Shots off Target
7
8
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
45.3%
54.7%
Play Area
25.6%
45.3%
29.1%

Scorers
Michel Van Der Schaaf 82

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Michel Van Der Schaaf of Cambridge United

Match Ratings