Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at R Costings Abbey Stadium where Cambridge United play host to Liverpool. A crowd of 19,842 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Cambridge United are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Liverpool appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Paolo Sherwood.
The pitch is in good condition.
Cambridge United are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Liverpool appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Paolo Sherwood.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Cambridge United get the match underway!
2.39
0-0Giorgio Lasalandra advances with the ball. Giorgio Lasalandra makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Norman Best. Norman Best knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
6.37
1-0Paolo Mela flicks a high pass forward. Morris Marr holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. With some swift thinking, Morris Marr plays the ball forward to Eugenio Moriero. Eugenio Moriero knocks in a cross ball towards Wes Terry. Wes Terry shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Rodrigo Gomez is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
15.11
1-0Andrés Yanez threads a neat ball through to Oleg Murphy. Oleg Murphy sees a break and surges forward. Oleg Murphy knocks in a cross ball towards Alan Merson. Alan Merson heads the ball goalwards. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Quality keeping!
16.34
1-0With imagination, Giorgio Lasalandra plays the ball forward to Dion Wallwork. Dion Wallwork sees a break and surges forward. Dion Wallwork shoots from long range but it flies wide!
20.15
Morris Bailey flicks a high pass forward. Morris Marr collects the pass. Morris Marr rushes past Del Drake! Morris Marr takes a shot at goal but is denied by Rodrigo Gomez. Excellent save.
22.37
Morris Bailey knocks the ball forward to Wes Terry. Wes Terry plays the ball forward to Morris Bailey who has made a great run into the box. Morris Bailey side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
24.01
Adam Dixon threads a neat ball through to Morris Bailey. Morris Bailey flicks a high pass forward. Dion Wallwork controls it well on his chest. Dion Wallwork lofts in a cross ball towards Morris Marr. Morris Marr is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Morris Marr!
34.32
Morris Bailey makes a simple pass to Wes Terry. Wes Terry lofts in a cross ball towards Eugenio Moriero. Eugenio Moriero fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Rodrigo Gomez!
38.56
Eugenio Moriero flicks a high pass forward to Dion Wallwork who brings the ball under control. Dion Wallwork knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
40.45
Eugenio Moriero makes a probing pass to Morris Bailey. Morris Bailey lofts in a cross ball towards Wes Terry. Wes Terry makes a convincing header. Rodrigo Gomez manages to gather it easily.
42.18
Giorgio Lasalandra knocks the ball forward to Eugenio Moriero. Eugenio Moriero knocks the ball to his team mate, Morris Bailey. Morris Bailey lofts in a cross ball towards Dion Wallwork. Dion Wallwork knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper, Rodrigo Gomez, sees it late!! Goal for Cambridge United!
45.00
Eugenio Moriero makes a simple pass to Dion Wallwork. Dion Wallwork whips in a cross ball towards Morris Marr. Morris Marr makes a convincing header. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent save!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Cambridge United appear unchanged since the first half. Liverpool also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Liverpool get the second half underway!
53.10
Neil Hitchcock kicks a strong pass forward to Adam Beckham. Adam Beckham plays a one-two with Alan Merson and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Adam Beckham provides some space. He shoots at goal but Dale Beagrie is on top of it.
59.24
Eugenio Moriero controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Morris Bailey. Morris Bailey knocks in a cross ball towards Norman Best. Norman Best rises majestically and gets a header on goal but Rodrigo Gomez is on top of it.
60.03
3-0Cambridge United have made 2 substitutions with David Lawton replacing Morris Bailey and Vincent Meredith replacing Norman Best .Liverpool have made 2 substitutions with Marvin Batty replacing Oleg Murphy and Oscar Dominguez replacing Rio Burgess .
63.04
Oscar Dominguez changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Oscar Dominguez lofts in a cross ball towards Alan Merson. Alan Merson rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it is tipped over by Dale Beagrie.
64.35
3-0Oscar Dominguez takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Wes Terry chests the ball down and quickly clears it out of the danger area!
65.23
David Lawton hits a low pass to Eugenio Moriero. Eugenio Moriero whips in a cross ball towards Vincent Meredith. Vincent Meredith connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
69.07
Neil Hitchcock flicks a high pass forward. Marvin Batty controls it well on his chest. Marvin Batty surges forward with the ball. Marvin Batty shoots from 20 yards but Dale Beagrie reads it well. Well saved!
72.09
4-0Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
75.57
Julian Molowny makes a probing pass to Marvin Batty. Marvin Batty skips past Claus Myssing! Some good footwork from Marvin Batty provides some space. He shoots at goal but is denied by Dale Beagrie. Excellent save.
77.27
Liverpool have made a substitution with Seth Tolley replacing Joe Campbell .
78.34
Giorgio Lasalandra threads a neat ball through to David Lawton. David Lawton deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eugenio Moriero. Eugenio Moriero whips in a cross ball towards Vincent Meredith. Vincent Meredith gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Rodrigo Gomez gathers the ball up comfortably. Superb keeping!
79.55
Alan Merson flicks a high pass forward. Adam Beckham controls it well on his chest. Adam Beckham shoots from 25 yards. It's miles wide!
90.00
Julian Molowny makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alan Merson. Alan Merson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
4
0
Shots on Target
10
5
Shots off Target
2
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
53.8%
46.2%
Play Area
29.5%
47.4%
23.1%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Dion Wallwork of Cambridge United |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Dale Beagrie (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Paolo Mela (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Giorgio Lasalandra (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Adam Dixon (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Claus Myssing (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Morris Bailey (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Eugenio Moriero (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Norman Best (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Morris Marr (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 10. | Dion Wallwork (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Wes Terry (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Alberto Kirkland (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | David Lawton (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Vincent Meredith (ATT) | | 7 |
| 1. | Rodrigo Gomez (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Danny Barrett (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Del Drake (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Neil Hitchcock (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Andrés Yanez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Oleg Murphy (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Julian Molowny (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Rio Burgess (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Adam Beckham (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Alan Merson (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Joe Campbell (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Seth Tolley (ATT) | 6 | |
| 13. | Marvin Batty (MID) | 7 | |
| 14. | Oscar Dominguez (DEF) | 6 | |