Match Report


Cambridge UnitedCambridge United     Bolton WanderersBolton Wanderers
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Niccolo WeaverN. Weaver54
G
1
G
68Mervin GodberM. Godber
Gianluca LorieriG. Lorieri63
D
2
D
71Bruno ReisB. Reis
Brian GeorgeB. George52
D
3
D
67Ben McgovernB. Mcgovern
Jean-Marie PiquionneJ. Piquionne51
D
4captain
D
52Arthur BoatengA. Boateng
Tommy BarmbyT. Barmby59
M
5
M
81Adam SouthgateA. Southgate
Spencer CharltonS. Charlton55
M
6
M
63Stephen RobinsonS. Robinson
Teddy ThomsonT. Thomson53
M
captain7
M
58Andy DavidsonA. Davidson
George WilliamsG. Williams51
M
8
M
57Mervin ImpeyM. Impey
Kemal MurrayK. Murray71
A
9
A
64Nigel InsleyN. Insley
Winston RedekerW. Redeker59
A
10
A
61Kevin NivenK. Niven
Graham JamesG. James52
A
11
A
53Syd BridgesS. Bridges
 
Hugo MartinsH. Martins51
M
12
M
55Andy McallisterA. Mcallister
Michel Van Der SchaafM. Van Der Schaaf49
D
13
M
53Craig CollinsC. Collins
Terry StampT. Stamp49
D
14
M
47Jonathan MurphyJ. Murphy

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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 Bolton Wanderers. A crowd of 4,838 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Cambridge United and Bolton Wanderers are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Eddie Sturridge.


0.00
The first half starts with Cambridge United kicking off!
3.38
Mervin Impey flicks the ball to his team mate, Kevin Niven. Kevin Niven edges inside the box! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Kevin Niven provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
9.13
Adam Southgate controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Kevin Niven. Kevin Niven knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
10.22
Adam Southgate kicks a strong pass forward to Syd Bridges. Syd Bridges makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nigel Insley but he's offside!
12.50
Tommy Barmby flicks a high pass forward to Graham James who brings the ball under control. Graham James knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ben Mcgovern.
14.23
Brian George chips the ball to his team mate, Spencer Charlton. Spencer Charlton threads a neat ball through to Kemal Murray. Kemal Murray plays a one-two with Graham James and rushes in on goal... Kemal Murray cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
15.04
Ben Mcgovern deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stephen Robinson. Stephen Robinson takes it forward alone. Stephen Robinson shoots from long range. The ball comes in low, but Niccolo Weaver smothers it!
18.07
Andy Davidson passes the ball forward to Kevin Niven. Kevin Niven makes a great pass forward. Syd Bridges runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
20.04
Teddy Thomson clumsily knocks into Adam Southgate. Teddy Thomson is given a warning by the referee! Adam Southgate stretches but gets up unharmed.
21.54
Tommy Barmby takes it forward alone. Tommy Barmby puts a great ball through. Kemal Murray runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
24.45
Gianluca Lorieri makes a simple pass to George Williams. George Williams flicks a high pass forward. Graham James controls it well on his chest. Graham James flicks the ball to his team mate, Winston Redeker. Some silky footwork from Winston Redeker provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. It curls slightly but Mervin Godber manages to gather it effortlessly.
26.01
Ben Mcgovern kicks a strong pass forward to Adam Southgate. Adam Southgate flicks a high pass forward. Kevin Niven holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Kevin Niven lofts in a cross ball towards Nigel Insley. Nigel Insley jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it flies well off target!
30.53
Jean-Marie Piquionne flicks the ball to his team mate, George Williams. George Williams deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kemal Murray. Kemal Murray knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Arthur Boateng.
32.18
Jean-Marie Piquionne chips the ball to his team mate, Spencer Charlton. Spencer Charlton sees Kemal Murray in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Kemal Murray flicks the ball to his team mate, Graham James. Some superb footwork from Graham James provides some space. He curls a shot at goal but is denied by Ben Mcgovern. Excellent block.
33.14
Mervin Impey plays the ball forward to Syd Bridges. Syd Bridges shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Niccolo Weaver!
36.16
Spencer Charlton knocks the ball forward to Graham James. Graham James knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Arthur Boateng.
39.14
Stephen Robinson chips the ball to his team mate, Nigel Insley. Nigel Insley knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
40.08
Andy Davidson threads a neat ball through to Nigel Insley. Nigel Insley knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Syd Bridges is offside!
42.44
Without breaking stride, Ben Mcgovern plays the ball forward to Stephen Robinson. Stephen Robinson kicks a strong pass forward to Syd Bridges. Syd Bridges whips in a cross ball towards Nigel Insley. Nigel Insley whips the ball goalwards with his head. Niccolo Weaver effortlessly picks it out of the air!
44.05
Gianluca Lorieri kicks a strong pass forward to Spencer Charlton. With great vision, Spencer Charlton plays the ball forward to Graham James. Graham James whips in a cross ball towards Winston Redeker. Winston Redeker powers a header at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
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. Bolton Wanderers also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Bolton Wanderers kick off and get the second half underway!
54.58
Without breaking stride, Bruno Reis plays the ball forward to Andy Davidson. With imagination, Andy Davidson plays the ball forward to Syd Bridges. Syd Bridges lofts in a cross ball towards Nigel Insley. Nigel Insley jumps high and flicks the ball with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
57.04
Stephen Robinson runs straight at the opposition's defence. Stephen Robinson controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Syd Bridges through on goal. Syd Bridges shows great control and tries a shot on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
60.14
Cambridge United have made 2 substitutions with Hugo Martins replacing Teddy Thomson and Michel Van Der Schaaf replacing Kemal Murray .
61.22
Hugo Martins hits a low pass to Michel Van Der Schaaf. Michel Van Der Schaaf knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Bruno Reis.
66.46
Stephen Robinson threads the ball through to Syd Bridges. Syd Bridges makes a probing pass between the defence to Nigel Insley. Nigel Insley side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it flies just wide!
67.46
Nigel Insley barges into Gianluca Lorieri. The referee warns Nigel Insley to calm down! Gianluca Lorieri gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
77.55
Brian George passes the ball forward to George Williams. George Williams knocks the ball forward to Graham James. Graham James knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
84.16
Jean-Marie Piquionne hits a low pass to Spencer Charlton. Spencer Charlton flicks a high pass forward. Graham James controls it well on his chest. Graham James whips in a cross ball towards Michel Van Der Schaaf. Michel Van Der Schaaf connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
87.29
Ben Mcgovern deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stephen Robinson. Stephen Robinson flicks a high ball forward to Kevin Niven who takes it down. Kevin Niven makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Syd Bridges but he's offside!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Cambridge United

Bolton Wanderers
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
3
4
Shots off Target
2
4
Offsides
1
4
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
45.6%
54.4%
Play Area
36.7%
39.2%
24.1%

Scorers
Winston Redeker 44
Nigel Insley 55

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Nigel Insley of Bolton Wanderers

Match Ratings
1.Niccolo Weaver (GK)
7
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)
5
8.George Williams (MID)
6
9.Kemal Murray (ATT)
6
10.Winston Redeker (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Graham James (ATT)
7
 
12.Hugo Martins (MID)
6
13.Michel Van Der Schaaf (DEF)
6
14.Terry Stamp (DEF)
0

1.Mervin Godber (GK)
6
2.Bruno Reis (DEF)
6
3.Ben Mcgovern (DEF)
7
4.Arthur Boateng (DEF)
6
5.Adam Southgate (MID)
6
6.Stephen Robinson (MID)
9
7.Andy Davidson (MID)
7
8.Mervin Impey (MID)
6
9.Nigel Insley (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Kevin Niven (ATT)
6
11.Syd Bridges (ATT)
8
 
12.Andy Mcallister (MID)
0
13.Craig Collins (MID)
0
14.Jonathan Murphy (MID)
0