Match Report


Cambridge UnitedCambridge United     BrentfordBrentford
Liam RollingsLiam Rollings Computer Player Computer Player
Aaron UpsonA. Upson47
G
1
G
52Ledley KeeganL. Keegan
Edward Lua-LuaE. Lua-Lua48
D
2
D
54Clive ShieldsC. Shields
Wayne WhiteW. White24
D
3captain
D
46Alfred MasonA. Mason
Ross GranttR. Grantt43
D
4
D
45Billy FerdinandB. Ferdinand
Tommy FortuneT. Fortune23
D
5
M
63Henry MersonH. Merson
Matthew BartonM. Barton47
M
6
M
62Tarik DogonT. Dogon
James BrightonJ. Brighton42
M
captain7
M
58James EvansJ. Evans
Jody WhiteJ. White45
M
8
M
44Nicky UpsonN. Upson
Jon PearsonJ. Pearson48
A
9
A
47Edward CollymoreE. Collymore
Carlton KerrC. Kerr43
A
10
A
47Mick HendrieM. Hendrie
Dion SinclairD. Sinclair42
A
11
A
37Brendan CopeB. Cope
 
Ross JoachimR. Joachim56
D
12
D
41Clive ButtC. Butt
Steve WilliamsS. Williams53
M
13
M
38Ruel GrimandiR. Grimandi
Richard WestwoodR. Westwood48
A
14
D
37Jermaine ChristieJ. Christie

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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at R Costings Abbey Stadium where Cambridge United play host to Brentford. A crowd of 2,594 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Cambridge United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Brentford appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Tony Dryden.


0.00
Brentford get the match underway!
2.46
Matthew Barton threads the ball through to James Brighton. James Brighton knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Billy Ferdinand.
3.40
Ross Grantt flicks the ball to his team mate, James Brighton. James Brighton knocks the ball forward to Dion Sinclair. Dion Sinclair knocks in a cross ball towards Carlton Kerr. Carlton Kerr finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it rises well off target!
10.04
James Brighton passes the ball forward to Carlton Kerr. Carlton Kerr knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ledley Keegan who gathers it comfortably.
12.35
James Brighton makes a probing pass to Carlton Kerr. Carlton Kerr knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ledley Keegan who gathers it comfortably.
15.46
Alfred Mason sees James Evans in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. James Evans makes an attacking run forward. James Evans shoots from distance but it flies just off target!
20.13
Edward Collymore makes an attacking run forward. Edward Collymore knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Aaron Upson who gathers it comfortably.
21.37
James Evans makes an attacking run forward. James Evans knocks in a cross ball towards Nicky Upson. Nicky Upson directs the ball goalwards with his head but it misses the target by a large margin!
26.04
Tommy Fortune knocks the ball to his team mate, Matthew Barton. Matthew Barton knocks the ball forward to Carlton Kerr. Carlton Kerr tries a spectacular long range effort but it curls horrendously wide!
30.47
Wayne White flicks a high ball forward to Carlton Kerr who takes it down. Carlton Kerr lofts in a cross ball towards Jon Pearson. Jon Pearson is unmarked! He powers a header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
34.06
Clive Shields sees a break and surges forward. Clive Shields controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Mick Hendrie through on goal. Mick Hendrie comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it slams into the crowd!
36.24
Wayne White drives a long ball upfield. Jon Pearson lofts in a cross ball towards Carlton Kerr. Carlton Kerr gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it goes wide for a goal kick.
38.45
James Brighton threads a neat ball through to Jon Pearson. Jon Pearson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
40.01
Tarik Dogon flicks the ball to his team mate, Brendan Cope. Brendan Cope plays a quick one-two with Mick Hendrie and rushes in on goal... Brendan Cope shoots from just inside the box his aim is horrendously poor!
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. Brentford also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Cambridge United kick off the second half!
48.29
Matthew Barton threads a neat ball through to Jon Pearson. Jon Pearson lofts in a cross ball towards Dion Sinclair. Dion Sinclair powers a header at goal but it's a lousy effort!
54.06
Edward Lua-Lua hits it upfield. Jon Pearson knocks in a cross ball towards Carlton Kerr. Carlton Kerr makes a deft header. The ball takes a deflection leaving Ledley Keegan with no chance!! Goal for Cambridge United!
57.00
Henry Merson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mick Hendrie. Mick Hendrie controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies just wide!
59.38
Seeing a gap ahead, Ross Grantt picks a pass forward to Jody White. Jody White flicks a high pass forward to Jon Pearson who brings the ball under control. Jon Pearson lofts in a cross ball towards Jody White. Jody White makes a deft header but Ledley Keegan reads it well. Great keeping!
60.04
Brentford have made a substitution with Ruel Grimandi replacing Henry Merson .
72.09
Ross Grantt kicks a strong pass forward to Dion Sinclair. Dion Sinclair whips in a cross ball towards Carlton Kerr. Carlton Kerr makes a looping header on goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Cambridge United!
75.36
Jody White flicks a high pass forward. Dion Sinclair holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Dion Sinclair knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alfred Mason.
77.09
Brentford have made 2 substitutions with Jermaine Christie replacing Brendan Cope and Clive Butt replacing James Evans .
79.55
With some swift thinking, Alfred Mason plays the ball forward to Ruel Grimandi. Ruel Grimandi hits a low pass to Jermaine Christie. Jermaine Christie tries a spectacular long range effort but slams it into the crowd!
89.51
Tarik Dogon makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jermaine Christie. Jermaine Christie sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Cambridge United

Brentford
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
4
0
Shots off Target
4
7
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
47.1%
52.9%
Play Area
30%
45.7%
24.3%

Scorers
Jon Pearson 30
Carlton Kerr 54, 72

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Carlton Kerr of Cambridge United

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

1.Ledley Keegan (GK)
6
2.Clive Shields (DEF)
6
3.Alfred Mason (DEF)
6
4.Billy Ferdinand (DEF)
6
5.Henry Merson (MID)
6
6.Tarik Dogon (MID)
7
7.James Evans (MID)
7
8.Nicky Upson (MID)
6
9.Edward Collymore (ATT)
6
10.Mick Hendrie (ATT)
6
11.Brendan Cope (ATT)
6
 
12.Clive Butt (DEF)
6
13.Ruel Grimandi (MID)
6
14.Jermaine Christie (DEF)
6