Match Report


Crystal PalaceCrystal Palace     Cambridge UnitedCambridge United
Richard DeaneRichard Deane Stewart Anderson Stewart Anderson
Fred Van EdeF. Van Ede67
G
1
G
70Dale BeagrieD. Beagrie
Gary GallacherG. Gallacher65
D
2
D
75Paolo MelaP. Mela
Ricardo MarquesR. Marques65
D
3captain
D
70Alberto KirklandA. Kirkland
Damien JacksonD. Jackson65
D
4
D
71Giorgio LasalandraG. Lasalandra
Jason BridgeJ. Bridge63
M
5
D
78Claus MyssingC. Myssing
Nigel ChristieN. Christie72
M
6
M
82Morris BaileyM. Bailey
Callum McStayC. McStay70
M
captain7
M
78Eugenio MorieroE. Moriero
Nicholas ThomsonN. Thomson68
M
8
A
79Norman BestN. Best
David OlivasD. Olivas66
A
9
A
73Dion WallworkD. Wallwork
Rafael AndradeR. Andrade66
A
10
A
81Morris MarrM. Marr
Tim AndertonT. Anderton69
A
11
A
78Wes TerryW. Terry
 
Cedric PonsardC. Ponsard65
M
12
D
67Adam DixonA. Dixon
Francis ScalesF. Scales71
M
13
M
76Guy CoppensG. Coppens
Nick KoncheskyN. Konchesky67
A
14
A
44Omer CraddockO. Craddock

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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Selhurst Park where Crystal Palace play host to Cambridge United. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Crystal Palace are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Cambridge United appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Marc Milligan.


0.00
The whistle blows and Cambridge United kick off!
3.21
Nicholas Thomson makes an attacking run forward. Nicholas Thomson lofts in a cross ball towards David Olivas. David Olivas rises majestically and gets a header on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
6.19
Tim Anderton comes in with a late challenge on Giorgio Lasalandra. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Giorgio Lasalandra stretches but gets up unharmed.
8.03
Nigel Christie flicks a high pass forward. Jason Bridge holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jason Bridge knocks in a cross ball towards Nigel Christie. Nigel Christie makes a deft header but he balloons it over the crossbar!
9.13
Tim Anderton plays the ball forward to Rafael Andrade. Rafael Andrade lofts in a cross ball towards David Olivas. David Olivas outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
10.40
Claus Myssing makes a probing pass to Eugenio Moriero. Eugenio Moriero sees Dion Wallwork in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Dion Wallwork knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
14.18
Callum McStay threads the ball through to David Olivas. David Olivas knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alberto Kirkland.
32.58
Nigel Christie surges forward with the ball. Nigel Christie lofts in a cross ball towards Rafael Andrade. Rafael Andrade outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it flies just wide!
36.28
With a delightful solo run, Callum McStay stretches the opposition's defence. Callum McStay knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
38.05
Alberto Kirkland runs forward with the ball. Alberto Kirkland sees Dion Wallwork in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Dion Wallwork finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies just wide!
44.43
Claus Myssing deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alberto Kirkland. Alberto Kirkland flicks a high pass forward. Wes Terry collects the pass. Wes Terry makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Morris Marr but he's offside!
45.00
Alberto Kirkland flicks a high pass forward. Eugenio Moriero controls it well on his chest. Eugenio Moriero sees Morris Marr in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Morris Marr knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Crystal Palace appear unchanged since the first half. Cambridge United appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation. The Cambridge United players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
The second half starts with Crystal Palace kicking off!
47.50
Nigel Christie threads the ball through to Tim Anderton. Tim Anderton kicks a strong pass forward to David Olivas but the referee indicates it's offside!
49.16
With some swift thinking, Alberto Kirkland plays the ball forward to Eugenio Moriero. Eugenio Moriero runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Eugenio Moriero knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Fred Van Ede who gathers it comfortably.
53.50
Jason Bridge barges into Giorgio Lasalandra. The referee brings Jason Bridge to one side and gives him a warning! Giorgio Lasalandra stretches but gets up unharmed.
54.25
Gary Gallacher threads a neat ball through to Callum McStay. Callum McStay makes an attacking run forward. Callum McStay lofts in a cross ball towards David Olivas. David Olivas connects with a diving header which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
59.57
Nigel Christie flicks a high pass forward to Jason Bridge who brings the ball under control. Jason Bridge brings the ball forward. Jason Bridge deftly passes the ball to his team mate, David Olivas but the linesman indicates offside!
60.12
Cambridge United have made 2 substitutions with Guy Coppens replacing Morris Bailey and Omer Craddock replacing Norman Best .
72.53
Guy Coppens makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Eugenio Moriero. Eugenio Moriero knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
77.27
Crystal Palace have made a substitution with Cedric Ponsard replacing Callum McStay .
78.29
Giorgio Lasalandra threads a neat ball through to Guy Coppens. Guy Coppens knocks the ball forward to Eugenio Moriero. Eugenio Moriero knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Damien Jackson.
81.15
Seeing a gap ahead, Damien Jackson plays the ball forward to David Olivas. David Olivas chips the ball to his team mate, Rafael Andrade. Rafael Andrade whips in a cross ball towards Tim Anderton. Tim Anderton rises majestically and gets a header on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
83.12
Eugenio Moriero makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Morris Marr. Morris Marr knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ricardo Marques.
84.28
Damien Jackson clumsily knocks into Dion Wallwork. The referee calls over Damien Jackson and warns him to calm down! Dion Wallwork stretches but gets up unharmed.
89.25
Morris Marr flicks the ball to his team mate, Omer Craddock. Omer Craddock lofts in a cross ball towards Dion Wallwork. Dion Wallwork gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The keeper is on top of it. He makes it look easy!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Crystal Palace

Cambridge United
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
2
1
Shots off Target
4
1
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
3
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
49.4%
50.6%
Play Area
26%
42.9%
31.2%

Scorers
David Olivas 3, 54

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to David Olivas of Crystal Palace

Match Ratings
1.Fred Van Ede (GK)
6
2.Gary Gallacher (DEF)
6
3.Ricardo Marques (DEF)
6
4.Damien Jackson (DEF)
6
5.Jason Bridge (MID)
6
6.Nigel Christie (MID)
7
7.Callum McStay (MID)
8
8.Nicholas Thomson (MID)
7
9.David Olivas (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
10.Rafael Andrade (ATT)
6
11.Tim Anderton (ATT)yellow card
5
 
12.Cedric Ponsard (MID)
6
13.Francis Scales (MID)
0
14.Nick Konchesky (ATT)
0

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)
6
7.Eugenio Moriero (MID)
7
8.Norman Best (ATT)
6
9.Dion Wallwork (ATT)
6
10.Morris Marr (ATT)
6
11.Wes Terry (ATT)
6
 
12.Adam Dixon (DEF)
0
13.Guy Coppens (MID)
6
14.Omer Craddock (ATT)
6