Match Report


Cambridge UnitedCambridge United     Stockport CountyStockport County
Liam RollingsLiam Rollings Computer Player Computer Player
Aaron UpsonA. Upson47
G
1
G
50Haoulid LamaH. Lama
Ross GranttR. Grantt43
D
2
D
58Gary CoppingerG. Coppinger
Ross JoachimR. Joachim56
D
3
D
55David HughesD. Hughes
Edward Lua-LuaE. Lua-Lua48
D
4
D
52Emile HoweyE. Howey
Tommy FortuneT. Fortune23
D
5
M
61Leon LisbieL. Lisbie
Matthew BartonM. Barton47
M
6
M
50Dave BridgesD. Bridges
Steve WilliamsS. Williams53
M
captain7captain
M
48Clive MoncurC. Moncur
Jody WhiteJ. White45
M
8
M
44Darren HurstD. Hurst
Richard WestwoodR. Westwood48
A
9
A
56Wayne SinclairW. Sinclair
Jon PearsonJ. Pearson48
A
10
A
47Sol MckayS. Mckay
Carlton KerrC. Kerr43
A
11
A
42Glynn MendoncaG. Mendonca
 
Wayne WhiteW. White24
D
12
G
48Lee LampardL. Lampard
James BrightonJ. Brighton42
M
13
D
47Darren GascoigneD. Gascoigne
Dion SinclairD. Sinclair42
A
14
G
39James GriffinJ. Griffin

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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at R Costings Abbey Stadium where Cambridge United play host to Stockport County. A crowd of 2,508 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Cambridge United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Stockport County appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Isaiah Impey.


0.00
The first half starts with Stockport County kicking off!
6.48
Ross Joachim hits a low pass to Matthew Barton. Matthew Barton controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Richard Westwood. Richard Westwood whips in a cross ball towards Carlton Kerr. Carlton Kerr whips the ball goalwards with his head. Haoulid Lama gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous save!
8.52
Tommy Fortune threads a neat ball through to Jon Pearson. Jon Pearson knocks in a cross ball towards Carlton Kerr. Carlton Kerr makes a deft header but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
9.18
Matthew Barton deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jody White. Jody White knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Haoulid Lama who gathers it comfortably.
12.13
Tommy Fortune clumsily knocks into Glynn Mendonca. The referee calls over Tommy Fortune and shows him a yellow card! Glynn Mendonca runs off the knock.
21.10
Ross Joachim deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Matthew Barton. Matthew Barton sees Jody White in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jody White shoots from long range. What a cracker!! Haoulid Lama had no chance!! Goal for Cambridge United!
24.15
Wayne Sinclair threads a neat ball through to Sol Mckay. Sol Mckay whips in a cross ball towards Glynn Mendonca. Glynn Mendonca powers a header at goal. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Stockport County are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
26.58
Leon Lisbie threads a neat ball through to Sol Mckay. Sol Mckay knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Steve Williams.
28.06
Dave Bridges makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Wayne Sinclair. Wayne Sinclair makes a defence splitting pass to Glynn Mendonca. Glynn Mendonca tries a spectacular strike but Ross Joachim is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
34.35
David Hughes makes a simple pass to Dave Bridges. Dave Bridges makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Clive Moncur. Clive Moncur knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
38.19
Steve Williams barges into Wayne Sinclair. Steve Williams is given a warning by the referee! Wayne Sinclair stretches but gets up unharmed.
40.19
Jody White flicks a high pass forward. Matthew Barton controls it well on his chest. Matthew Barton lofts in a cross ball towards Carlton Kerr. Carlton Kerr powers a header at goal but it's well over the bar!
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. Stockport County have changed their lineup with Darren Gascoigne replacing Leon Lisbie and James Griffin replacing Sol Mckay.

45.00
Cambridge United kick off and get the second half underway!
48.03
Steve Williams makes a probing pass to Richard Westwood. Richard Westwood knocks in a cross ball towards Carlton Kerr. Carlton Kerr beats his man to it with a header which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
55.32
Darren Gascoigne flicks a high pass forward to James Griffin who brings the ball under control. James Griffin knocks in a cross ball towards Darren Gascoigne. Darren Gascoigne flicks the ball with his head his aim is horrendously poor!
57.28
Seeing a gap ahead, Dave Bridges laces a weighted ball forward to Clive Moncur. Clive Moncur knocks the ball to his team mate, Wayne Sinclair. Some superb footwork from Wayne Sinclair provides some space. He curls a shot at goal. Wayne Sinclair scores for Stockport County!!
60.02
David Hughes hits a low pass to Dave Bridges. Seeing a gap ahead, Dave Bridges picks a pass forward to Wayne Sinclair. Wayne Sinclair knocks in a cross ball towards James Griffin. James Griffin finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head his aim is horrendously poor!
61.55
Ross Grantt punts the ball hopefully upfield. Carlton Kerr whips in a cross ball towards Jon Pearson. Jon Pearson beats his man to it with a header. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
65.28
Jody White makes a beautiful solo run. Jody White controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
71.59
Darren Gascoigne passes the ball forward to Wayne Sinclair. Wayne Sinclair flicks a high pass forward. James Griffin controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. James Griffin comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it flies just wide!
72.49
Jon Pearson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Carlton Kerr. Carlton Kerr lofts in a cross ball towards Matthew Barton. Matthew Barton whips the ball goalwards with his head but it's a woeful effort!
75.30
Matthew Barton takes the throw-in. Ross Joachim makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Richard Westwood. Richard Westwood lofts in a cross ball towards Carlton Kerr. Carlton Kerr gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it is tipped over by Haoulid Lama.
76.54
Corner kick to Cambridge United. Steve Williams chips it out wide. Gary Coppinger reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
77.51
Dave Bridges laces a through ball forward to Glynn Mendonca. Glynn Mendonca shoots from outside the area but Aaron Upson reads it well. Well saved!
81.44
Dave Bridges sees Glynn Mendonca in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Glynn Mendonca shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Good keeping!
83.32
Carlton Kerr deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Richard Westwood. Richard Westwood knocks in a cross ball towards Jon Pearson. Jon Pearson gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it's drastically wayward!
84.36
Dave Bridges threads a neat ball through to Darren Gascoigne. Darren Gascoigne plays a scrappy one-two with James Griffin and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Darren Gascoigne provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
85.26
Ross Joachim flicks a high pass forward. Jody White holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jody White deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Steve Williams. Steve Williams sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It curls slightly but Haoulid Lama manages to gather it easily.
87.04
Steve Williams knocks the ball forward to Jon Pearson. Jon Pearson knocks in a cross ball towards Steve Williams. Steve Williams is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
89.52
David Hughes makes a strong solo run forward. David Hughes makes an attacking run forward. David Hughes plays a one-two with James Griffin and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from David Hughes provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Cambridge United

Stockport County
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
6
4
Shots off Target
6
6
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
38.6%
61.4%
Play Area
30.1%
45.8%
24.1%

Scorers
Jody White 21
Carlton Kerr 48
Jon Pearson 62
Wayne Sinclair 57

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

1.Haoulid Lama (GK)
7
2.Gary Coppinger (DEF)
6
3.David Hughes (DEF)
7
4.Emile Howey (DEF)
6
5.Leon Lisbie (MID)
6
6.Dave Bridges (MID)
7
7.Clive Moncur (MID)
7
8.Darren Hurst (MID)
6
9.Wayne Sinclair (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Sol Mckay (ATT)
6
11.Glynn Mendonca (ATT)
6
 
12.Lee Lampard (GK)
0
13.Darren Gascoigne (DEF)
6
14.James Griffin (GK)
6