Match Report
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Match Report
Snow falls gently from the overcast sky here at R Costings Abbey Stadium where Cambridge United play host to Brentford. A crowd of 4,503 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Cambridge United and Brentford are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Wayne Makin.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Cambridge United and Brentford are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Wayne Makin.
0.00
0-0Brentford start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.19
0-0Michel Van Der Schaaf threads a neat ball through to George Williams. George Williams laces a weighted ball forward to Kemal Murray. Kemal Murray makes a probing pass to Winston Redeker but he's offside!
3.17
0-0Seth Perry deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jason Bailey. Jason Bailey shoots from 25 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
4.22
0-0Seth Perry makes a simple pass to Alexander Rankin. Alexander Rankin knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
9.38
Tommy Barmby flicks a high ball forward to Kemal Murray who takes it down. Kemal Murray plays a scrappy one-two with Pedro Gomes and stumbles forward towards the goal... Kemal Murray rockets a shot on goal but is denied by Carl Anderton. Excellent save.
12.18
0-0Ronnie Kitson comes in with a late challenge on Tommy Barmby. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Tommy Barmby stretches but gets up unharmed.
14.51
0-0John Bolton threads a neat ball through to Alexander Rankin. Alexander Rankin controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
20.34
Noel Davies sees space and advances. Noel Davies deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alexander Rankin. Alexander Rankin shoots from outside the area his aim is horrendously poor!
21.42
Tommy Barmby sees Pedro Gomes in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Pedro Gomes shoots from 25 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
27.29
Seth Perry catches Terry Stamp on the ankles. The referee calls over Seth Perry and shows him a yellow card! Terry Stamp hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
34.08
0-1John Bolton flicks a high ball forward to Norman Fletcher who takes it down. Norman Fletcher flicks a high pass forward. Alexander Rankin controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Alexander Rankin shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Alexander Rankin!
38.47
Spencer Charlton kicks a strong pass forward to Winston Redeker. Winston Redeker whips in a cross ball towards Kemal Murray. Kemal Murray makes a looping header on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
39.17
Noel Davies sees John Bolton in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. John Bolton makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alexander Rankin. Alexander Rankin knocks in a cross ball towards Jason Bailey. Jason Bailey whips the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by Niccolo Weaver.
40.28
0-1It's a corner kick. Ronnie Kitson loops the ball out towards the edge of the box. Alexander Rankin cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
42.37
Without breaking stride, Ronnie Kitson plays the ball forward to Norman Fletcher. Norman Fletcher finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Quality keeping!
44.27
John Bolton controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Norman Fletcher. Norman Fletcher knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Niccolo Weaver who gathers it comfortably.
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. Brentford 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
Cambridge United kick off!
47.32
Daniel Pardo pushes mid-way up the pitch. Daniel Pardo kicks a strong pass forward to Norman Fletcher. Norman Fletcher plays a one-two with Jason Bailey and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Norman Fletcher provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Norman Fletcher scores for Brentford!!
51.55
Jermaine Newby deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Pedro Gomes. Pedro Gomes shoots from outside the area. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Good keeping!
53.58
Jermaine Newby sees Winston Redeker in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Winston Redeker shoots from long range but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
57.07
Terry Stamp threads the ball through to Spencer Charlton. Spencer Charlton threads the ball through to Pedro Gomes. Pedro Gomes knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Daniel Pardo.
60.13
0-2Cambridge United have made a substitution with Hugo Martins replacing Kemal Murray .
63.48
Daniel Pardo threads a neat ball through to Sol Granville. With vision, Sol Granville laces a weighted ball forward to Alexander Rankin. Alexander Rankin controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's drastically wayward!
65.34
John Bolton hits a low pass to Norman Fletcher. Norman Fletcher knocks in a cross ball towards Jason Bailey. Jason Bailey heads the ball goalwards. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
72.08
Noel Davies deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Sol Granville. Sol Granville threads a neat ball through to Alexander Rankin. Alexander Rankin 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!
75.44
Tommy Barmby flicks a high pass forward to Pedro Gomes who brings the ball under control. Pedro Gomes advances inside the box! Some silky footwork from Pedro Gomes provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
77.44
Cambridge United appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-3 formation. Brentford have made 3 substitutions with Titus Todd replacing Noel Davies, Ivone Pagani replacing John Bolton and Mirko Carbone replacing Norman Fletcher .
87.56
Michel Van Der Schaaf threads the ball through to Jermaine Newby. Jermaine Newby sees space and advances. Jermaine Newby knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Nwankwo Watson.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
3
6
Shots off Target
3
5
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
46.1%
53.9%
Play Area
28.9%
44.7%
26.3%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Norman Fletcher of Brentford |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Niccolo Weaver (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Gianluca Lorieri (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Terry Stamp (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Michel Van Der Schaaf (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Tommy Barmby (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Jermaine Newby (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Spencer Charlton (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | George Williams (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Kemal Murray (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Winston Redeker (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Pedro Gomes (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 12. | Graham James (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Hugo Martins (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Sol Shilton (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Carl Anderton (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Daniel Pardo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Noel Davies (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Nwankwo Watson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | John Bolton (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Seth Perry (MID) |  | 6 |
| 7. | Sol Granville (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Ronnie Kitson (MID) | | 5 |
| 9. | Jason Bailey (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Alexander Rankin (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Norman Fletcher (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Titus Todd (GK) | 6 | |
| 13. | Ivone Pagani (GK) | 6 | |
| 14. | Mirko Carbone (DEF) | 6 | |