Match Report


Cambridge UnitedCambridge United     Blackburn RoversBlackburn Rovers
Stewart AndersonStewart Anderson Dimitri Bocharov Dimitri Bocharov
Dale BeagrieD. Beagrie70
G
1
G
78Ralph BrittonR. Britton
Paolo MelaP. Mela75
D
2
D
74Trevor DraperT. Draper
Alberto KirklandA. Kirkland70
D
captain3
D
71Alistair MiddletonA. Middleton
Giorgio LasalandraG. Lasalandra72
D
4
D
71Steven PowerS. Power
Claus MyssingC. Myssing78
D
5
D
73Ian ChristieI. Christie
Morris BaileyM. Bailey82
M
6
M
82Peter McManamanP. McManaman
Eugenio MorieroE. Moriero78
M
7
M
89Francis MarsdenF. Marsden
Norman BestN. Best79
A
8
M
84Robert EustaceR. Eustace
Dion WallworkD. Wallwork73
A
9
A
77Martin ParkerM. Parker
Morris MarrM. Marr81
A
10captain
A
81Pascal SchefflerP. Scheffler
Wes TerryW. Terry78
A
11
A
77Matthew GyanM. Gyan
 
Adam DixonA. Dixon67
D
12
M
77Jamie SalmonJ. Salmon
Guy CoppensG. Coppens76
M
13
A
76Tommy DeaneT. Deane
Vincent MeredithV. Meredith71
A
14
D
70Andy EhioguA. Ehiogu

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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at R Costings Abbey Stadium where Cambridge United play host to Blackburn Rovers. A crowd of 20,992 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Cambridge United are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Blackburn Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Nwankwo Dublin.


0.00
Cambridge United start the game by kicking off the first half!
4.50
Alistair Middleton makes a probing pass to Peter McManaman. Peter McManaman laces a through ball forward to Francis Marsden. Francis Marsden shoots from long range but it's drastically wayward!
6.27
Morris Bailey flicks a high pass forward. Dion Wallwork holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Dion Wallwork knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ralph Britton who gathers it comfortably.
8.26
Claus Myssing clumsily knocks into Pascal Scheffler. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Pascal Scheffler runs off the knock.
14.15
Alistair Middleton drives a long ball upfield. Matthew Gyan shoots from outside the area but Dale Beagrie is on top of it.
16.36
Robert Eustace flicks a high ball forward to Peter McManaman who takes it down. Peter McManaman knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
21.13
Eugenio Moriero comes in with a late challenge on Peter McManaman. Eugenio Moriero is given a warning by the referee! Peter McManaman stretches but gets up unharmed.
22.54
Ian Christie knocks the ball forward to Pascal Scheffler. Pascal Scheffler lofts in a cross ball towards Francis Marsden. Francis Marsden is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
28.33
Steven Power threads a neat ball through to Martin Parker. Martin Parker knocks in a cross ball towards Matthew Gyan. Matthew Gyan is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it's a lousy effort!
33.32
Morris Bailey controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Morris Marr. Morris Marr knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alistair Middleton.
34.16
Alistair Middleton flicks a high pass forward to Robert Eustace who brings the ball under control. Robert Eustace kicks a strong pass forward to Martin Parker. Martin Parker knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Giorgio Lasalandra.
40.48
Morris Bailey flicks the ball to his team mate, Eugenio Moriero. Eugenio Moriero shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
42.35
Giorgio Lasalandra makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Wes Terry. Wes Terry plays a scrappy one-two with Eugenio Moriero and advances towards the goal... Wes Terry shoots from just inside the box but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Cambridge United appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation. Blackburn Rovers appear unchanged since the first half. The Cambridge United players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
Blackburn Rovers kick off the second half!
48.36
With imagination, Paolo Mela plays the ball forward to Morris Marr. Morris Marr finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball takes a deflection leaving Ralph Britton with no chance!! Goal for Cambridge United!
60.26
Cambridge United have made 2 substitutions with Guy Coppens replacing Morris Bailey and Vincent Meredith replacing Norman Best .Blackburn Rovers have made a substitution with Tommy Deane replacing Martin Parker .
61.34
Robert Eustace flicks the ball to his team mate, Pascal Scheffler. Pascal Scheffler knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Paolo Mela.
63.13
Robert Eustace makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Pascal Scheffler. Pascal Scheffler sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice save!
65.13
Claus Myssing hits a low pass to Eugenio Moriero. Seeing a gap ahead, Eugenio Moriero plays the ball forward to Morris Marr. Morris Marr whips in a cross ball towards Vincent Meredith. Vincent Meredith knocks the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Steven Power happens to be in the right place to block it.
67.02
Eugenio Moriero threads the ball through to Guy Coppens. Guy Coppens kicks a strong pass forward to Eugenio Moriero but the referee indicates it's offside!
72.14
Trevor Draper gives the ball a hefty kick upfield. This is true route-one football. Pascal Scheffler knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
75.37
Guy Coppens flicks the ball to his team mate, Eugenio Moriero. Eugenio Moriero whips in a cross ball towards Dion Wallwork. Dion Wallwork jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
79.01
Alistair Middleton flicks a high ball forward to Francis Marsden who takes it down. Francis Marsden flicks a high pass forward. Matthew Gyan holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Matthew Gyan knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
81.41
Peter McManaman hits a low pass to Pascal Scheffler. Pascal Scheffler knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
83.09
Giorgio Lasalandra makes a probing pass to Guy Coppens. Guy Coppens threads a neat ball through to Eugenio Moriero. Eugenio Moriero finds some space and shoots from distance but it is shockingly off target!
87.03
Peter McManaman changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Peter McManaman shoots from long range. It's miles wide!
89.24
Alistair Middleton makes a simple pass to Robert Eustace. Robert Eustace hits a low pass to Matthew Gyan. Matthew Gyan lofts in a cross ball towards Tommy Deane. Tommy Deane directs the ball goalwards with his head. Solid save from Dale Beagrie.
90.00
Eugenio Moriero catches Ian Christie on the ankles. Eugenio Moriero is warned by the referee again! Ian Christie stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Cambridge United

Blackburn Rovers
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
3
4
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
3
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
37.9%
62.1%
Play Area
32.2%
39.1%
28.7%

Scorers
Morris Marr 48
Dion Wallwork 75
Francis Marsden 23

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Morris Marr of Cambridge United

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

1.Ralph Britton (GK)
6
2.Trevor Draper (DEF)
6
3.Alistair Middleton (DEF)
8
4.Steven Power (DEF)
7
5.Ian Christie (DEF)
6
6.Peter McManaman (MID)
7
7.Francis Marsden (MID)goal scored
8
8.Robert Eustace (MID)
7
9.Martin Parker (ATT)
6
10.Pascal Scheffler (ATT)
8
11.Matthew Gyan (ATT)
6
 
12.Jamie Salmon (MID)
0
13.Tommy Deane (ATT)
6
14.Andy Ehiogu (DEF)
0