Match Report


Cambridge UnitedCambridge United     MillwallMillwall
Stewart AndersonStewart Anderson James Hayes James Hayes
Dale BeagrieD. Beagrie70
G
1
G
74Kubilay ÖzalanK. Özalan
Paolo MelaP. Mela75
D
2
D
74Dietmar GleisensteinD. Gleisenstein
Alberto KirklandA. Kirkland70
D
captain3
D
69Rainer HankeR. Hanke
Giorgio LasalandraG. Lasalandra71
D
4
D
73Eirik SoltvedtE. Soltvedt
Claus MyssingC. Myssing78
D
5
M
80Fredrik ScholesF. Scholes
Morris BaileyM. Bailey82
M
6captain
M
81Mario SamsonM. Samson
Eugenio MorieroE. Moriero77
M
7
M
82Dean ThatcherD. Thatcher
Norman BestN. Best79
A
8
M
75Quim RamosQ. Ramos
Dion WallworkD. Wallwork73
A
9
A
83Kenichi KobayashiK. Kobayashi
Morris MarrM. Marr81
A
10
A
73Ronnie GallagherR. Gallagher
Wes TerryW. Terry78
A
11
A
78Andy HarleyA. Harley
 
Adam DixonA. Dixon67
D
12
D
65Matteo MaterazziM. Materazzi
Robert GallagherR. Gallagher62
M
13
M
78Hauke MatthäusH. Matthäus
Vincent MeredithV. Meredith71
A
14
A
73Edgar NunesE. Nunes

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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at R Costings Abbey Stadium where Cambridge United play host to Millwall. A crowd of 18,744 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Cambridge United are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Millwall appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ian Matthews.


0.00
The whistle blows and Millwall kick off!
2.05
Rainer Hanke brings the ball forward. Rainer Hanke knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Andy Harley is offside!
4.47
Mario Samson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Kenichi Kobayashi. Kenichi Kobayashi knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Claus Myssing.
8.11
Morris Bailey controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dion Wallwork. Dion Wallwork knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Eirik Soltvedt.
15.40
Eugenio Moriero flicks the ball to his team mate, Morris Marr. Morris Marr whips in a cross ball towards Wes Terry. Wes Terry whips the ball goalwards with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
22.18
Dietmar Gleisenstein sees Quim Ramos in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Quim Ramos chips the ball to his team mate, Andy Harley. Andy Harley knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Dale Beagrie who gathers it comfortably.
24.44
Claus Myssing sees Eugenio Moriero in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Eugenio Moriero whips in a cross ball towards Morris Marr. Morris Marr makes a convincing header. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent save!
26.47
Morris Bailey flicks a high pass forward to Eugenio Moriero who brings the ball under control. Eugenio Moriero knocks in a cross ball towards Morris Bailey. Morris Bailey beats his man to it with a header. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
33.21
Fredrik Scholes threads a neat ball through to Kenichi Kobayashi. Kenichi Kobayashi plays a scrappy one-two with Quim Ramos and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some awkward footwork from Kenichi Kobayashi provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Kenichi Kobayashi!
39.18
Eugenio Moriero plays the ball forward to Norman Best. Norman Best knocks in a cross ball towards Dion Wallwork. Dion Wallwork directs the ball goalwards with his head. Kubilay Özalan is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
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. Millwall also appear unchanged since the first half. The Millwall players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Cambridge United start the second half!
48.31
Fredrik Scholes threads a neat ball through to Andy Harley. Andy Harley lofts in a cross ball towards Quim Ramos. Quim Ramos connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Dale Beagrie gathers the ball up comfortably. He makes it look easy!
54.45
Dietmar Gleisenstein barges into Morris Bailey. The referee brings Dietmar Gleisenstein to one side and gives him a warning! Morris Bailey runs off the knock.
57.21
Ronnie Gallagher threads a neat ball through to Andy Harley. Andy Harley shoots from 20 yards but it slams into the crowd!
60.01
Cambridge United have made 2 substitutions with Robert Gallagher replacing Morris Bailey and Vincent Meredith replacing Norman Best .Millwall have made 2 substitutions with Hauke Matthäus replacing Mario Samson and Edgar Nunes replacing Kenichi Kobayashi .
65.32
Robert Gallagher catches Fredrik Scholes on the ankles. The referee brings Robert Gallagher to one side and gives him a warning! Fredrik Scholes stretches but gets up unharmed.
69.38
Eirik Soltvedt flicks a high ball forward to Hauke Matthäus who takes it down. Hauke Matthäus knocks the ball forward to Andy Harley. Andy Harley edges inside the box! Andy Harley comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. Giorgio Lasalandra steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
71.04
Dietmar Gleisenstein flicks a high pass forward. Dean Thatcher controls it well on his chest. Dean Thatcher flicks a high pass forward to Andy Harley who brings the ball under control. Andy Harley shoots from long range. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
72.49
Robert Gallagher flicks a high ball forward to Eugenio Moriero who takes it down. Eugenio Moriero whips in a cross ball towards Dion Wallwork. Dion Wallwork outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it slams into the crowd!
73.33
Dietmar Gleisenstein makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Andy Harley. Andy Harley knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Dale Beagrie who gathers it comfortably.
75.01
Dietmar Gleisenstein hits a low pass to Fredrik Scholes. Fredrik Scholes threads a neat ball through to Andy Harley. Andy Harley lofts in a cross ball towards Edgar Nunes. With a superhuman jump, Edgar Nunes connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Dale Beagrie easily punches it away to safety.
77.21
Millwall have made a substitution with Matteo Materazzi replacing Rainer Hanke .
78.26
Alberto Kirkland controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Robert Gallagher. Robert Gallagher whips in a cross ball towards Dion Wallwork. Dion Wallwork flicks the ball with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
84.27
Eugenio Moriero picks a pass forward to Wes Terry. Wes Terry shoots from 25 yards but Kubilay Özalan reads it well. He makes it look easy!
87.30
Wes Terry decides to run forward with the ball. Wes Terry knocks in a cross ball towards Robert Gallagher. Robert Gallagher makes a convincing header but Kubilay Özalan is on top of it.
89.53
Robert Gallagher plays the ball forward to Wes Terry. Wes Terry shoots from 20 yards but it is miles over!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Cambridge United

Millwall
Goals
4
1
Shots on Target
7
4
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
46.4%
53.6%
Play Area
23.2%
43.5%
33.3%

Scorers
Wes Terry 15
Morris Bailey 26
Dion Wallwork 39, 78
Kenichi Kobayashi 33

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Dion Wallwork of Cambridge United

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

1.Kubilay Özalan (GK)
7
2.Dietmar Gleisenstein (DEF)
7
3.Rainer Hanke (DEF)
6
4.Eirik Soltvedt (DEF)
6
5.Fredrik Scholes (MID)
6
6.Mario Samson (MID)
6
7.Dean Thatcher (MID)
6
8.Quim Ramos (MID)
7
9.Kenichi Kobayashi (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Ronnie Gallagher (ATT)
6
11.Andy Harley (ATT)
7
 
12.Matteo Materazzi (DEF)
6
13.Hauke Matthäus (MID)
6
14.Edgar Nunes (ATT)
6