Match Report


Cambridge UnitedCambridge United     Peterborough UnitedPeterborough United
Liam RollingsLiam Rollings Computer Player Computer Player
Aaron UpsonA. Upson47
G
1
G
44Stanley MayS. May
Ross GranttR. Grantt43
D
2
D
59Clive BeresfordC. Beresford
Wayne WhiteW. White24
D
3captain
D
50Adam GordonA. Gordon
Edward Lua-LuaE. Lua-Lua48
D
4
D
46Danny PhilipsD. Philips
Jon OakleyJ. Oakley36
M
5
D
39Leon TaylorL. Taylor
Steve WilliamsS. Williams52
M
6
D
38Billy BoltonB. Bolton
Matthew BartonM. Barton47
M
captain7
M
64Wes HackworthW. Hackworth
Gavin McgrealG. Mcgreal40
M
8
M
55Daniele WalkerD. Walker
Jon PearsonJ. Pearson48
A
9
M
44Seth DublinS. Dublin
Carlton KerrC. Kerr43
A
10
A
62Danny GreenD. Green
Dion SinclairD. Sinclair42
A
11
A
59Craig GordonC. Gordon
 
Ross JoachimR. Joachim56
D
12
A
49Colin GilchristC. Gilchrist
Jody WhiteJ. White45
M
13
A
46Fredrik DublinF. Dublin
Richard WestwoodR. Westwood48
A
14
M
41Alfred WhiteA. White

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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at R Costings Abbey Stadium where Cambridge United play host to Peterborough United in this derby match. Its a sell-out today with the 3,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in great condition.
Cambridge United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Peterborough United appear to be shaped for 5-3-2.
Today's match is refereed by Eddie Owen.


0.00
Peterborough United kick off and get the first half underway!
2.45
Craig Gordon threads a neat ball through to Danny Green. Danny Green threads a neat ball through to Craig Gordon. Craig Gordon looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
3.03
Steve Williams makes a simple pass to Carlton Kerr. Carlton Kerr knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Billy Bolton.
8.32
Wes Hackworth plays the ball forward to Craig Gordon. Craig Gordon knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Seth Dublin is offside!
10.42
Clive Beresford darts forward. Clive Beresford shoots from 25 yards but it flies just wide!
12.36
Seth Dublin deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Craig Gordon. Craig Gordon knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Aaron Upson who gathers it comfortably.
14.01
Wes Hackworth kicks a strong pass forward to Danny Green. Danny Green advances inside the box! Danny Green takes a shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
20.51
Leon Taylor clumsily knocks into Jon Oakley. The referee warns Leon Taylor to calm down! Jon Oakley stretches but gets up unharmed.
26.38
Steve Williams hits a low pass to Carlton Kerr. Carlton Kerr deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dion Sinclair but the linesman indicates offside!
32.37
Leon Taylor advances with the ball. Leon Taylor flicks a high pass forward to Craig Gordon who brings the ball under control. Craig Gordon rushes past Ross Grantt! Craig Gordon shoots from just inside the box but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
39.15
Steve Williams hits a low pass to Jon Pearson. Jon Pearson whips in a cross ball towards Matthew Barton. Matthew Barton makes a looping header on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
44.01
Billy Bolton gives the ball a hefty kick upfield. This is true route-one football. Craig Gordon knocks in a cross ball towards Daniele Walker. Daniele Walker connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Cambridge United appear unchanged since the first half. Peterborough United also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Cambridge United kick off the second half!
48.46
With imagination, Danny Green plays the ball forward to Craig Gordon. Craig Gordon knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Edward Lua-Lua.
54.43
Daniele Walker passes the ball forward to Craig Gordon. Craig Gordon rushes past Wayne White! Craig Gordon takes a shot at goal. Aaron Upson is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
60.58
Seth Dublin flicks a high pass forward. Danny Green controls it well on his chest. Danny Green knocks in a cross ball towards Craig Gordon. Craig Gordon outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but slams it into the crowd!
61.20
Edward Lua-Lua flicks a high pass forward to Gavin Mcgreal who brings the ball under control. Gavin Mcgreal flicks a high ball forward to Steve Williams who takes it down. Steve Williams plays a scrappy one-two with Dion Sinclair and stumbles forward towards the goal... Steve Williams looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
72.51
Leon Taylor makes a simple pass to Seth Dublin. Seth Dublin kicks a strong pass forward to Danny Green. Danny Green cuts inside the box! Danny Green comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but is denied by Aaron Upson. Excellent save.
77.50
Billy Bolton catches Jon Pearson on the ankles. The referee calls over Billy Bolton and shows him a yellow card! Jon Pearson grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
78.03
Daniele Walker hits a low pass to Danny Green. Without breaking stride, Danny Green plays the ball forward to Craig Gordon who has made a great run into the box. Craig Gordon makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
81.47
Dion Sinclair decides to run forward with the ball. Dion Sinclair knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Billy Bolton.
84.46
Ross Grantt hits a low pass to Edward Lua-Lua. Edward Lua-Lua deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Carlton Kerr. Carlton Kerr tries a spectacular long range effort but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
89.14
Adam Gordon makes a simple pass to Daniele Walker. Daniele Walker runs straight at the opposition's defence. Daniele Walker knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Craig Gordon is offside!
90.00
Jon Oakley sees space and advances. Jon Oakley finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies just wide!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Cambridge United

Peterborough United
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
0
4
Shots off Target
4
5
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
52.7%
47.3%
Play Area
31.1%
45.9%
23%

Scorers
Danny Green 14
Craig Gordon 54

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Danny Green of Peterborough United

Match Ratings
1.Aaron Upson (GK)
6
2.Ross Grantt (DEF)
6
3.Wayne White (DEF)
6
4.Edward Lua-Lua (DEF)
7
5.Jon Oakley (MID)
6
6.Steve Williams (MID)
6
7.Matthew Barton (MID)
6
8.Gavin Mcgreal (MID)
6
9.Jon Pearson (ATT)
6
10.Carlton Kerr (ATT)
6
11.Dion Sinclair (ATT)
6
 
12.Ross Joachim (DEF)
0
13.Jody White (MID)
0
14.Richard Westwood (ATT)
0

1.Stanley May (GK)
6
2.Clive Beresford (DEF)
6
3.Adam Gordon (DEF)
6
4.Danny Philips (DEF)
6
5.Leon Taylor (DEF)
6
6.Billy Bolton (DEF)yellow card
5
7.Wes Hackworth (MID)
7
8.Daniele Walker (MID)
7
9.Seth Dublin (MID)
6
10.Danny Green (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Craig Gordon (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Colin Gilchrist (ATT)
0
13.Fredrik Dublin (ATT)
0
14.Alfred White (MID)
0