Match Report


Cambridge UnitedCambridge United     BrentfordBrentford
Stewart AndersonStewart Anderson John Diffey John Diffey
Dale BeagrieD. Beagrie70
G
1
G
71Daniel MolownyD. Molowny
Paolo MelaP. Mela75
D
2
D
70Tiago NascimentoT. Nascimento
Alberto KirklandA. Kirkland70
D
captain3
D
73Jon PlattJ. Platt
Giorgio LasalandraG. Lasalandra71
D
4
D
67Kevin HendryK. Hendry
Claus MyssingC. Myssing78
D
5
M
74Richard BosnichR. Bosnich
Morris BaileyM. Bailey82
M
6
M
77David ReimersD. Reimers
Eugenio MorieroE. Moriero77
M
7captain
M
76Houssin AbdellaouiH. Abdellaoui
Norman BestN. Best79
A
8
M
74Marcel VanderM. Vander
Dion WallworkD. Wallwork73
A
9
A
70Aaron GranttA. Grantt
Morris MarrM. Marr81
A
10
A
73Neil GallagherN. Gallagher
Wes TerryW. Terry78
A
11
A
72Scott GreavesS. Greaves
 
Adam DixonA. Dixon67
D
12
D
66Garry JamesG. James
Robert GallagherR. Gallagher62
M
13
M
69Mick FroggattM. Froggatt
Vincent MeredithV. Meredith71
A
14
A
69Ernesto CarrascoE. Carrasco

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at R Costings Abbey Stadium where Cambridge United play host to Brentford. A crowd of 18,412 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Cambridge United are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Brentford appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Mick Shaw.


0.00
The whistle blows and Brentford get the match underway!
2.46
Alberto Kirkland deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Morris Bailey. Morris Bailey deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Wes Terry. Wes Terry knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
3.00
Paolo Mela sees space and advances. Paolo Mela plays the ball forward to Norman Best. Norman Best threads a neat ball through to Eugenio Moriero. Eugenio Moriero muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
12.03
Claus Myssing makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Eugenio Moriero. Eugenio Moriero surges forward with the ball. Eugenio Moriero finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
14.10
Eugenio Moriero runs straight at the opposition's defence. Eugenio Moriero plays a quick one-two with Morris Marr and rushes in on goal... Eugenio Moriero shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
18.45
Eugenio Moriero passes the ball forward to Morris Bailey. Morris Bailey shoots from outside the area. Magnificent save by Daniel Molowny!
20.44
Scott Greaves controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Aaron Grantt. Aaron Grantt knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
21.50
Richard Bosnich darts forward. Richard Bosnich shoots from 25 yards. Superb reactions from Dale Beagrie. What a save!
27.16
Eugenio Moriero barges into Aaron Grantt. The referee calls over Eugenio Moriero and warns him to calm down! Aaron Grantt runs off the knock.
28.30
Alberto Kirkland sees Giorgio Lasalandra in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Giorgio Lasalandra makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Morris Bailey. Morris Bailey knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
36.57
Eugenio Moriero hits a low pass to Morris Marr. Morris Marr whips in a cross ball towards Morris Bailey. Morris Bailey beats his man to it with a header. Morris Bailey scores for Cambridge United!!
42.13
Eugenio Moriero makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Morris Bailey. Morris Bailey knocks in a cross ball towards Wes Terry. Wes Terry whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous save!
44.21
Morris Bailey changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Morris Bailey lofts in a cross ball towards Eugenio Moriero. David Reimers clumsily knocks into Eugenio Moriero. Eugenio Moriero appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
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. Brentford have changed their lineup with Garry James replacing Tiago Nascimento. The Brentford players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.

45.00
Cambridge United kick off!
49.56
Wes Terry flicks a high pass forward to Norman Best who brings the ball neatly under control. Norman Best kicks a strong pass forward to Morris Marr but the referee indicates it's offside!
51.17
Eugenio Moriero advances with the ball. Eugenio Moriero cuts inside the box! Eugenio Moriero shoots from just inside the box. Magnificent save by Daniel Molowny!
55.24
Morris Bailey flicks a high pass forward. Norman Best controls it well on his chest. Norman Best knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Daniel Molowny who gathers it comfortably.
57.54
Eugenio Moriero sees Norman Best in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Norman Best lofts in a cross ball towards Morris Marr. Morris Marr outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
60.59
Cambridge United have made 2 substitutions with Robert Gallagher replacing Morris Bailey and Vincent Meredith replacing Norman Best .
61.64
Robert Gallagher surges forward with the ball. Robert Gallagher whips in a cross ball towards Morris Marr. Morris Marr finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
65.12
Marcel Vander passes the ball forward to Aaron Grantt. Aaron Grantt knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
66.47
Alberto Kirkland sees Robert Gallagher in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Robert Gallagher passes the ball forward to Eugenio Moriero. Eugenio Moriero knocks in a cross ball towards Vincent Meredith. With a superhuman jump, Vincent Meredith connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Wonderful reactions from Daniel Molowny keeps it out!
69.37
Marcel Vander chips the ball to his team mate, Neil Gallagher. Neil Gallagher knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
71.54
Houssin Abdellaoui threads the ball through to Aaron Grantt. Aaron Grantt knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Paolo Mela.
73.01
Alberto Kirkland kicks a strong pass forward to Eugenio Moriero. Eugenio Moriero passes the ball forward to Robert Gallagher. Robert Gallagher knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
77.08
Brentford have made a substitution with Mick Froggatt replacing Richard Bosnich .
79.38
Houssin Abdellaoui controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Scott Greaves. Scott Greaves shoots from long range but slams it into the crowd!
85.00
With a delightful solo run, David Reimers stretches the opposition's defence. David Reimers knocks in a cross ball towards Aaron Grantt. Aaron Grantt outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Dale Beagrie is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Cambridge United

Brentford
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
8
2
Shots off Target
2
1
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
64.8%
35.2%
Play Area
25.4%
45.1%
29.6%

Scorers
Eugenio Moriero 14
Morris Bailey 37
Morris Marr 58
Aaron Grantt 85

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

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

1.Daniel Molowny (GK)
7
2.Tiago Nascimento (DEF)
6
3.Jon Platt (DEF)
6
4.Kevin Hendry (DEF)
6
5.Richard Bosnich (MID)
6
6.David Reimers (MID)
6
7.Houssin Abdellaoui (MID)
6
8.Marcel Vander (MID)
6
9.Aaron Grantt (ATT)goal scored
7
10.Neil Gallagher (ATT)
6
11.Scott Greaves (ATT)
6
 
12.Garry James (DEF)
6
13.Mick Froggatt (MID)
6
14.Ernesto Carrasco (ATT)
0