Match Report
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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at R Costings Abbey Stadium where Cambridge United play host to Hartlepool United. A crowd of 2,348 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Cambridge United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Hartlepool United appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by John Christie.
The pitch is in great condition.
Cambridge United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Hartlepool United appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by John Christie.
0.00
0-0Hartlepool United get the match underway!
3.43
0-0Robbie Best runs straight at the opposition's defence. Robbie Best sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's drastically wayward!
4.51
Mark Luzhny threads the ball through to Gavin Oakes. Gavin Oakes tries a spectacular long range effort. It's miles wide!
6.58
0-0Robbie Best clumsily knocks into Jon Pearson. Robbie Best is warned by the referee! Jon Pearson hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
10.34
Anthony Lineker threads the ball through to Mark Luzhny. Mark Luzhny makes a simple pass to Gary Sturridge. Gary Sturridge shoots from long range but it flies well off target!
12.41
0-0Robbie Best hits a low pass to Mark Luzhny. Mark Luzhny knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
15.33
Marcus Lee threads a neat ball through to Gavin Oakes. Gavin Oakes tries a spectacular long range effort but it's a woeful effort!
18.54
0-0Carlton Joseph catches Dion Sinclair on the ankles. Carlton Joseph is shown the yellow card! Dion Sinclair hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
20.09
1-0James Brighton chips the ball to his team mate, Richard Westwood. Richard Westwood knocks in a cross ball towards Dion Sinclair. Dion Sinclair jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
24.38
Tommy Fortune flicks a high pass forward to Richard Westwood who brings the ball under control. Richard Westwood shoots from 25 yards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
26.27
Robbie Best changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Robbie Best whips in a cross ball towards Mark Luzhny. Mark Luzhny makes a convincing header but it rises well off target!
27.56
1-0Gavin Oakes hacks Ross Joachim from behind! Gavin Oakes is given a warning by the referee! Ross Joachim grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
28.39
Mark Luzhny threads the ball through to Robbie Best. Robbie Best shoots from outside the area but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
33.30
James Brighton knocks the ball to his team mate, Dion Sinclair. Dion Sinclair lofts in a cross ball towards Richard Westwood. Richard Westwood makes a looping header on goal. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Cambridge United are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
36.37
Matthew Barton catches Robbie Best on the ankles. Matthew Barton is given a warning by the referee! Robbie Best stretches but gets up unharmed.
38.11
Matthew Barton passes the ball forward to Steve Williams. Steve Williams shoots from outside the area. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
42.23
Gavin Oakes knocks the ball forward to Gary Sturridge. Gary Sturridge whips in a cross ball towards Titus Whelan. Titus Whelan flicks the ball with his head but it's drastically wayward!
44.31
Luke Le Saux barges into Ross Grantt. The referee calls over Luke Le Saux and warns him to calm down! Ross Grantt carries on, but is struggling a bit.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Cambridge United appear unchanged since the first half. Hartlepool United also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Cambridge United kick off and get the second half underway!
49.02
1-0Ross Joachim flicks the ball to his team mate, Matthew Barton. Matthew Barton surges forward with the ball. Matthew Barton shoots from 20 yards but is denied by Daniele Mustoe. Excellent save.
53.56
Jon Cort threads a neat ball through to Luke Le Saux. Luke Le Saux controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is miles over!
59.45
James Brighton flicks a high pass forward. Dion Sinclair holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Dion Sinclair lofts in a cross ball towards Matthew Barton. Matthew Barton makes a deft header but it's a woeful effort!
61.39
Jon Cort chips the ball to his team mate, Robbie Best. Robbie Best finds some space and shoots from distance but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
65.08
Carlton Joseph makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mark Luzhny. Mark Luzhny shoots from outside the area but it's drastically wayward!
66.31
Robbie Best threads a neat ball through to Titus Whelan. Titus Whelan lofts in a cross ball towards Robbie Best. Robbie Best connects with a diving header but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
67.02
Mark Luzhny deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gary Sturridge. Gary Sturridge knocks in a cross ball towards Luke Le Saux. Luke Le Saux connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's miles wide!
77.57
Gavin Oakes receives the ball from a throw-in from Mark Luzhny. Gavin Oakes sees Titus Whelan in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Titus Whelan shoots from 25 yards his aim is horrendously poor!
79.14
Marcus Lee deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Robbie Best. Robbie Best plays the ball forward to Mark Luzhny. Mark Luzhny whips in a cross ball towards Robbie Best. Robbie Best is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it is miles over!
83.34
Matthew Barton chips the ball to his team mate, Steve Williams. Steve Williams lofts in a cross ball towards Dion Sinclair. Dion Sinclair finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Daniele Mustoe!
84.29
Ross Joachim passes the ball forward to Steve Williams. Steve Williams controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jon Pearson. Jon Pearson shoots from long range. It curls slightly but Daniele Mustoe manages to gather it easily.
85.23
James Brighton threads the ball through to Steve Williams. Steve Williams lofts in a cross ball towards James Brighton. James Brighton beats his man to it with a header but Daniele Mustoe is on top of it.
89.55
Mark Luzhny controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Titus Whelan. Titus Whelan finds some space and shoots from distance but Aaron Upson reads it well. Excellent keeping!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
5
1
Shots off Target
4
14
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
4
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
48.2%
51.8%
Play Area
36.1%
43.4%
20.5%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Dion Sinclair of Cambridge United |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Aaron Upson (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Edward Lua-Lua (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Ross Joachim (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Ross Grantt (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Tommy Fortune (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Steve Williams (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Matthew Barton (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | James Brighton (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Richard Westwood (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Jon Pearson (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Dion Sinclair (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 12. | Gavin Mcgreal (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Jody White (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Carlton Kerr (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Daniele Mustoe (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Carlton Joseph (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 3. | Marcus Lee (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Jon Cort (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Anthony Lineker (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Mark Luzhny (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Robbie Best (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Titus Whelan (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Luke Le Saux (ATT) | 5 | |
| 10. | Gavin Oakes (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Gary Sturridge (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Tommy Vassell (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Craig Sturridge (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Paul Proctor (ATT) | 0 | |