Match Report


Cambridge UnitedCambridge United     FulhamFulham
Stewart AndersonStewart Anderson Jeff Sykes Jeff Sykes
Dale BeagrieD. Beagrie70
G
1
G
71Nicolas HanssenN. Hanssen
Paolo MelaP. Mela75
D
2
D
68Graeme RoyceG. Royce
Giorgio LasalandraG. Lasalandra71
D
captain3
D
77George KahnG. Kahn
Adam DixonA. Dixon66
D
4
D
74Nicolas RothN. Roth
Claus MyssingC. Myssing78
D
5
D
70Jason ShearerJ. Shearer
Morris BaileyM. Bailey82
M
6
M
74Emile BeckhamE. Beckham
Eugenio MorieroE. Moriero76
M
7
M
73Jacob GascoigneJ. Gascoigne
Norman BestN. Best79
A
8captain
M
85Isaiah PeckhamI. Peckham
Morris MarrM. Marr81
A
9
A
66Lee SmithL. Smith
Dion WallworkD. Wallwork73
A
10
A
69Arturo OcampoA. Ocampo
Wes TerryW. Terry78
A
11
A
73Eoin NewbyE. Newby
 
Alberto KirklandA. Kirkland70
D
12
M
71Steve TerryS. Terry
David LawtonD. Lawton73
M
13
D
65Les SalakoL. Salako
Vincent MeredithV. Meredith71
A
14
A
73Julian MayJ. May

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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at R Costings Abbey Stadium where Cambridge United play host to Fulham. A crowd of 17,309 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Cambridge United are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Fulham appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Teddy Williams.


0.00
The first half starts with Fulham kicking off!
8.08
Jacob Gascoigne flicks a high pass forward. Isaiah Peckham comfortably collects the pass. Isaiah Peckham flicks a high pass forward. Emile Beckham holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Emile Beckham lofts in a cross ball towards Lee Smith. Lee Smith flicks the ball with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Dale Beagrie with no chance!! Goal for Fulham!
15.48
George Kahn barges into Morris Bailey. The referee calls over George Kahn and shows him a yellow card! Morris Bailey grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
16.34
Eugenio Moriero runs straight at the opposition's defence. Eugenio Moriero knocks in a cross ball towards Dion Wallwork. Dion Wallwork knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Nicolas Hanssen didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
20.28
Eugenio Moriero knocks the ball forward to Wes Terry. Wes Terry knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
22.02
Emile Beckham knocks the ball forward to Arturo Ocampo. Arturo Ocampo lofts in a cross ball towards Isaiah Peckham. Isaiah Peckham finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Dale Beagrie!
27.42
Emile Beckham makes a simple pass to Eoin Newby. Eoin Newby controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Lee Smith. Lee Smith lofts in a cross ball towards Eoin Newby. Eoin Newby powers a header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
32.26
Fulham have made a substitution with Julian May replacing Eoin Newby .
33.33
Isaiah Peckham makes a probing pass to Arturo Ocampo. Arturo Ocampo shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Good save!
36.49
Paolo Mela makes a strong solo run forward. Paolo Mela threads a neat ball through to Norman Best. Norman Best shoots from outside the area but it rises well off target!
42.11
Emile Beckham receives the ball from a throw-in from Isaiah Peckham. Emile Beckham sees Arturo Ocampo in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Arturo Ocampo whips in a cross ball towards Jacob Gascoigne. Jacob Gascoigne makes a deft header. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Nice keeping!
45.00
Arturo Ocampo flicks a high pass forward. Lee Smith collects the pass. Lee Smith knocks in a cross ball towards Julian May. Julian May is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Cambridge United appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation. Fulham appear unchanged since the first half. Both teams look fired up and appear much more hungry than they were previously.

45.00
Cambridge United kick off!
47.17
With great vision, Lee Smith plays the ball forward to Arturo Ocampo. Arturo Ocampo knocks in a cross ball towards Lee Smith. Lee Smith powers a header at goal. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Fulham are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
48.35
Eugenio Moriero flicks a high ball forward to Norman Best who takes it down. Norman Best advances inside the box! Some silky footwork from Norman Best provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
51.48
Claus Myssing makes a strong solo run forward. Claus Myssing decides to run forward with the ball. Claus Myssing whips in a cross ball towards Norman Best. Norman Best makes a convincing header. Nicolas Hanssen is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
54.17
Norman Best barges into Isaiah Peckham. Norman Best is shown the yellow card! Isaiah Peckham carries on, but is struggling a bit.
57.40
Dion Wallwork decides to run forward with the ball. Dion Wallwork whips in a cross ball towards Wes Terry. Wes Terry heads the ball goalwards but it flies well off target!
59.47
Morris Bailey deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Morris Marr. Morris Marr knocks in a cross ball towards Norman Best. Norman Best is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
60.04
Cambridge United have made 2 substitutions with David Lawton replacing Morris Bailey and Vincent Meredith replacing Norman Best .
61.06
Emile Beckham knocks the ball forward to George Kahn. George Kahn threads the ball through to Lee Smith. Lee Smith knocks in a cross ball towards Arturo Ocampo. Arturo Ocampo connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Superb keeping!
63.48
Jacob Gascoigne flicks a high pass forward. Julian May holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Julian May knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Paolo Mela.
65.32
Eugenio Moriero hits a low pass to David Lawton. David Lawton knocks in a cross ball towards Dion Wallwork. Dion Wallwork gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. It's miles wide!
66.48
Adam Dixon deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eugenio Moriero. Eugenio Moriero hits a low pass to Dion Wallwork. Dion Wallwork threads a neat ball through to Morris Marr. Some good footwork from Morris Marr provides some space. He shoots at goal but it is tipped over by Nicolas Hanssen.
67.38
It's a corner kick which David Lawton takes quickly, playing the ball short to Claus Myssing. Claus Myssing flicks the ball across the goal. Nicolas Hanssen punches the ball out of the danger area!
69.34
Nicolas Roth threads a neat ball through to Isaiah Peckham. Isaiah Peckham passes the ball forward to Julian May. Julian May knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Adam Dixon.
72.25
George Kahn threads a neat ball through to Jacob Gascoigne. Jacob Gascoigne flicks a high pass forward. Lee Smith collects the pass. Lee Smith knocks in a cross ball towards Jacob Gascoigne. Jacob Gascoigne makes a convincing header. Solid save from Dale Beagrie. What a great pair of hands!
75.30
David Lawton deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eugenio Moriero. Eugenio Moriero shoots from 25 yards. Nicolas Hanssen easily gets down and covers it.
77.33
Fulham have made a substitution with Steve Terry replacing Jacob Gascoigne .
78.36
Eugenio Moriero hacks Steve Terry from behind! The referee brings Eugenio Moriero to one side and gives him a warning! Steve Terry carries on, but is struggling a bit.
81.04
Eugenio Moriero decides to run forward with the ball. Eugenio Moriero whips in a cross ball towards Morris Marr. Morris Marr makes a looping header on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
83.24
Eugenio Moriero threads a neat ball through to Dion Wallwork. Dion Wallwork makes a great pass forward. Vincent Meredith runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Cambridge United

Fulham
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
5
7
Shots off Target
5
2
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
49.4%
50.6%
Play Area
27.7%
43.4%
28.9%

Scorers
Norman Best 48, 51
Lee Smith 8
Eoin Newby 27

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Lee Smith of Fulham

Match Ratings
1.Dale Beagrie (GK)
7
2.Paolo Mela (DEF)
7
3.Giorgio Lasalandra (DEF)
6
4.Adam Dixon (DEF)
6
5.Claus Myssing (DEF)
7
6.Morris Bailey (MID)
6
7.Eugenio Moriero (MID)
8
8.Norman Best (ATT)goal scoredgoal scoredyellow card
9
9.Morris Marr (ATT)
6
10.Dion Wallwork (ATT)
6
11.Wes Terry (ATT)
6
 
12.Alberto Kirkland (DEF)
0
13.David Lawton (MID)
6
14.Vincent Meredith (ATT)
6

1.Nicolas Hanssen (GK)
7
2.Graeme Royce (DEF)
6
3.George Kahn (DEF)yellow card
6
4.Nicolas Roth (DEF)
6
5.Jason Shearer (DEF)
6
6.Emile Beckham (MID)
7
7.Jacob Gascoigne (MID)
6
8.Isaiah Peckham (MID)
6
9.Lee Smith (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Arturo Ocampo (ATT)
7
11.Eoin Newby (ATT)goal scored
7
 
12.Steve Terry (MID)
6
13.Les Salako (DEF)
0
14.Julian May (ATT)
6