Match Report


Cambridge UnitedCambridge United     ChelseaChelsea
Stewart AndersonStewart Anderson Darryn Gent Darryn Gent
Dale BeagrieD. Beagrie70
G
1
G
70Genki NanamiG. Nanami
Paolo MelaP. Mela75
D
2
D
69Oleg HigginbothamO. Higginbotham
Alberto KirklandA. Kirkland70
D
captain3captain
D
76Mustapha JezierskiM. Jezierski
Giorgio LasalandraG. Lasalandra71
D
4
D
75Jonas WidmannJ. Widmann
Claus MyssingC. Myssing78
D
5
D
73Titus MarshallT. Marshall
Morris BaileyM. Bailey82
M
6
M
79Francis MossF. Moss
Eugenio MorieroE. Moriero77
M
7
M
85Marvin GrantM. Grant
Norman BestN. Best79
A
8
A
72Michael MossM. Moss
Dion WallworkD. Wallwork73
A
9
A
74Spencer CroftS. Croft
Morris MarrM. Marr81
A
10
A
80Kevin PlattK. Platt
Wes TerryW. Terry78
A
11
A
71Carlton BrandC. Brand
 
Eddie LinekerE. Lineker43
D
12
A
71Alberto PostigaA. Postiga
David LawtonD. Lawton74
M
13
M
89Neil BanksN. Banks
Vincent MeredithV. Meredith71
A
14
D
76Hauke MüllerH. Müller

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at R Costings Abbey Stadium where Cambridge United play host to Chelsea. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Cambridge United and Chelsea are lined up in a 4-2-4 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Mick Shaw.


0.00
Chelsea get the match underway!
4.09
Marvin Grant plays the ball forward to Francis Moss. Francis Moss threads the ball through to Michael Moss. Michael Moss lofts in a cross ball towards Kevin Platt. Kevin Platt connects with a diving header. Dale Beagrie punches it away to safety.
6.45
Mustapha Jezierski kicks a strong pass forward to Jonas Widmann. Jonas Widmann passes the ball forward to Spencer Croft. Spencer Croft knocks in a cross ball towards Kevin Platt. Kevin Platt rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The keeper is on top of it. Great keeping!
8.31
Titus Marshall flicks a high pass forward. Marvin Grant collects the pass. Marvin Grant shoots from 20 yards but it is tipped over by Dale Beagrie.
9.30
Marvin Grant takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the far post. Carlton Brand strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. Magnificent save by Dale Beagrie!
12.44
Michael Moss flicks a high pass forward. Francis Moss holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Francis Moss plays a one-two with Marvin Grant and advances towards the goal... Francis Moss cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but Dale Beagrie reads it well. Nice save!
14.08
Marvin Grant takes it forward alone. Marvin Grant shoots from long range. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous save!
18.07
Oleg Higginbotham barges into Eugenio Moriero. The referee calls over Oleg Higginbotham and warns him to calm down! Eugenio Moriero stretches but gets up unharmed.
22.12
Marvin Grant flicks a high pass forward. Francis Moss controls it well on his chest. Francis Moss knocks in a cross ball towards Marvin Grant. Marvin Grant outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it flies just off target!
26.13
Francis Moss flicks the ball to his team mate, Michael Moss. Michael Moss knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alberto Kirkland.
27.17
Paolo Mela flicks a high pass forward. Eugenio Moriero holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Eugenio Moriero controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Morris Bailey. Morris Bailey whips in a cross ball towards Eugenio Moriero. Eugenio Moriero makes a convincing header. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
38.53
Alberto Kirkland flicks a high pass forward to Eugenio Moriero who brings the ball under control. Eugenio Moriero chips the ball to his team mate, Norman Best. Norman Best lofts in a cross ball towards Wes Terry. Wes Terry is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but slams it into the crowd!
39.26
Morris Bailey surges forward with the ball. Morris Bailey whips in a cross ball towards Dion Wallwork. Dion Wallwork beats his man to it with a header. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
42.14
Giorgio Lasalandra advances with the ball. Giorgio Lasalandra flicks the ball to his team mate, Eugenio Moriero. Eugenio Moriero knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Genki Nanami who gathers it comfortably.
44.46
Morris Bailey makes a probing pass to Eugenio Moriero. Eugenio Moriero knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
Michael Moss clumsily knocks into Alberto Kirkland. The referee calls over Michael Moss and shows him a yellow card! Alberto Kirkland gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Cambridge United appear unchanged since the first half. Chelsea also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Cambridge United kick off!
47.00
Eugenio Moriero flicks a high pass forward to Morris Bailey who brings the ball under control. Morris Bailey controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
48.46
Francis Moss flicks a high ball forward to Marvin Grant who takes it down. Marvin Grant knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alberto Kirkland.
49.55
Francis Moss hacks Paolo Mela from behind! The referee warns Francis Moss to calm down! Paolo Mela hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
51.13
Francis Moss makes a simple pass to Spencer Croft. Spencer Croft whips in a cross ball towards Michael Moss. Michael Moss connects with a diving header. Dale Beagrie picks it out of the air!
53.10
Titus Marshall controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jonas Widmann. Jonas Widmann flicks a high pass forward to Marvin Grant who brings the ball under control. Marvin Grant finds some space and shoots from distance but it's drastically wayward!
54.55
Eugenio Moriero decides to run forward with the ball. Eugenio Moriero knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Genki Nanami who gathers it comfortably.
57.19
Morris Bailey flicks a high pass forward. Eugenio Moriero collects the pass. Eugenio Moriero knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Mustapha Jezierski.
60.37
Cambridge United have made 2 substitutions with David Lawton replacing Morris Bailey and Vincent Meredith replacing Norman Best .Chelsea have made 2 substitutions with Neil Banks replacing Marvin Grant and Alberto Postiga replacing Carlton Brand .
61.42
Claus Myssing clumsily knocks into Spencer Croft. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Spencer Croft carries on, but is struggling a bit.
63.03
Neil Banks hacks Alberto Kirkland from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Alberto Kirkland hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
65.57
David Lawton flicks a high pass forward. Eugenio Moriero holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Eugenio Moriero shoots from 25 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
66.39
Giorgio Lasalandra makes a simple pass to Eugenio Moriero. Eugenio Moriero threads a neat ball through to Vincent Meredith. Vincent Meredith shoots from outside the area. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
67.23
Alberto Postiga kicks a strong pass forward to Kevin Platt. Kevin Platt knocks in a cross ball towards Neil Banks. Neil Banks flicks the ball with his head but Paolo Mela is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
72.51
Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
73.11
Mustapha Jezierski flicks a high pass forward to Spencer Croft who brings the ball neatly under control. Spencer Croft plays a perfect one-two with Alberto Postiga and rushes in on goal... Spencer Croft tries a spectacular strike. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Spencer Croft!
77.30
Chelsea have made a substitution with Hauke Müller replacing Jonas Widmann .
78.33
Hauke Müller makes a simple pass to Michael Moss. Michael Moss passes the ball forward to Neil Banks. Neil Banks knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
79.22
Titus Marshall controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Francis Moss. Francis Moss passes the ball forward to Michael Moss. Michael Moss sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is tipped over by Dale Beagrie.
80.37
Corner kick to Chelsea. Neil Banks plays it short to Kevin Platt. Kevin Platt chests the ball down and with a fluid motion, flicks the ball across into the box. Vincent Meredith jumps high to head the ball out to safety!
83.25
Eugenio Moriero knocks the ball forward to Wes Terry. Wes Terry finds some space and shoots from distance but it misses the target by a large margin!
84.03
With wonderful imagination, Eugenio Moriero plays the ball forward to Dion Wallwork. Dion Wallwork whips in a cross ball towards Eugenio Moriero. Eugenio Moriero finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but Genki Nanami is on top of it.
85.18
Alberto Kirkland flicks a high pass forward to Eugenio Moriero who brings the ball under control. Eugenio Moriero threads a neat ball through to Morris Marr. Morris Marr shoots from outside the area but Genki Nanami is on top of it.
87.41
Hauke Müller hits a low pass to Neil Banks. Without breaking stride, Neil Banks plays the ball forward to Kevin Platt. Kevin Platt sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies just off target!
89.21
Neil Banks chips the ball to his team mate, Francis Moss. Francis Moss makes a probing pass to Neil Banks. Neil Banks whips in a cross ball towards Spencer Croft. Spencer Croft outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Solid save from Dale Beagrie.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Cambridge United

Chelsea
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
5
11
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
4
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
46.2%
53.8%
Play Area
31.2%
43%
25.8%

Scorers
Eugenio Moriero 27
Dion Wallwork 39
Spencer Croft 73

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Eugenio Moriero of Cambridge United

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

1.Genki Nanami (GK)
7
2.Oleg Higginbotham (DEF)
6
3.Mustapha Jezierski (DEF)
7
4.Jonas Widmann (DEF)
6
5.Titus Marshall (DEF)
6
6.Francis Moss (MID)
7
7.Marvin Grant (MID)
7
8.Michael Moss (ATT)yellow card
6
9.Spencer Croft (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Kevin Platt (ATT)
6
11.Carlton Brand (ATT)
6
 
12.Alberto Postiga (ATT)
6
13.Neil Banks (MID)yellow card
6
14.Hauke Müller (DEF)
6