Match Report
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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at R Costings Abbey Stadium where Cambridge United play host to West Ham United. A crowd of 19,989 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Cambridge United are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while West Ham United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Wes Clarke.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Cambridge United are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while West Ham United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Wes Clarke.
0.00
0-0Cambridge United start the match!
2.53
0-0Seeing a gap ahead, Adam Dixon plays the ball forward to Eugenio Moriero. Eugenio Moriero kicks a strong pass forward to Morris Bailey. Morris Bailey knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Hannes Schramm who gathers it comfortably.
10.02
0-0Eugenio Moriero flicks a high ball forward to Omer Craddock who takes it down. Omer Craddock knocks in a cross ball towards Wes Terry. Wes Terry is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it is tipped over by Hannes Schramm.
11.08
0-0Morris Bailey takes a short corner kick, passing the ball to Paolo Mela. Paolo Mela chests the ball down and with a fluid motion, flicks the ball across into the box. Mamar Leroy jumps high to head the ball out to safety!
12.05
Paolo Mela makes a simple pass to Wes Terry. Wes Terry whips in a cross ball towards Norman Best. Norman Best connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
15.52
Claus Myssing makes a simple pass to Morris Bailey. Morris Bailey threads the ball through to Omer Craddock. Omer Craddock knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Hannes Schramm who gathers it comfortably.
22.50
0-0Omer Craddock catches Gavin Gemmell on the ankles. Omer Craddock is shown the yellow card! Gavin Gemmell runs off the knock.
24.30
Gavin Gemmell flicks a high ball forward to David Adams who takes it down. David Adams knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
26.34
0-0Morris Bailey passes the ball forward to Omer Craddock. Omer Craddock lofts in a cross ball towards Eugenio Moriero. Eugenio Moriero makes a looping header on goal but it is deflected wide by Harvey Dean.
27.00
It's a corner kick which Morris Bailey takes quickly, playing the ball short to Paolo Mela. Paolo Mela tries a spectacular strike but Hannes Schramm is on top of it.
28.57
Harvey Dean brings the ball forward. Harvey Dean knocks in a cross ball towards Pius Wisgerhof. Pius Wisgerhof flicks the ball with his head but Dale Beagrie is on top of it.
30.40
0-1Harvey Dean threads the ball through to David Adams. David Adams makes a defence splitting pass to Gianfranco Zanetti. Gianfranco Zanetti rockets a shot on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Gianfranco Zanetti!
33.50
Morris Bailey deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Morris Marr. Morris Marr shoots from distance but is denied by Hannes Schramm. Excellent save.
34.57
Morris Bailey chips the ball to his team mate, Omer Craddock. Omer Craddock knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Hannes Schramm who gathers it comfortably.
38.58
David Adams flicks a high ball forward to Pius Wisgerhof who takes it down. Pius Wisgerhof knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
39.21
Gavin Gemmell threads a neat ball through to David Adams. David Adams finds some space and shoots from distance. The keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
40.44
Harvey Dean hits a low pass to David Adams. David Adams plays a scrappy one-two with Gianfranco Zanetti and stumbles forward towards the goal... David Adams cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for West Ham United!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Cambridge United appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation. West Ham United appear unchanged since the first half. The Cambridge United players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
West Ham United kick off the second half!
47.26
Gavin Gemmell makes a beautiful solo run. Gavin Gemmell knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
49.57
0-2Tim Green deftly passes the ball to his team mate, David Adams. David Adams whips in a cross ball towards Pius Wisgerhof. Pius Wisgerhof powers a header at goal but it's drastically wayward!
55.15
0-2Gavin Gemmell changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Gavin Gemmell puts a great ball through. Gianfranco Zanetti runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
59.24
Mamar Leroy flicks a high pass forward to Stan Wiltord who brings the ball under control. Stan Wiltord makes a beautiful pass to the feet of David Adams. David Adams advances inside the box! David Adams side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it's a woeful effort!
60.11
0-2Cambridge United have made 2 substitutions with Guy Coppens replacing Morris Bailey and Dion Wallwork replacing Norman Best .
61.12
Gavin Gemmell darts forward. Gavin Gemmell plays a one-two with Pius Wisgerhof and rushes in on goal... Gavin Gemmell shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Nice keeping!
63.01
Stan Wiltord knocks the ball to his team mate, Gavin Gemmell. Gavin Gemmell threads a neat, attacking ball through to Pius Wisgerhof. Some silky footwork from Pius Wisgerhof provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
69.29
Tim Green flicks a high pass forward. Stan Wiltord controls it well on his chest. Stan Wiltord flicks a high pass forward. David Adams controls it well on his chest. David Adams whips in a cross ball towards Pius Wisgerhof. Pius Wisgerhof is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Adam Dixon clears it off the line with his head!
71.06
Paolo Mela sees Eugenio Moriero in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Eugenio Moriero chips the ball to his team mate, Guy Coppens. Guy Coppens sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Hannes Schramm smothers it!
78.16
Adam Dixon sees space and advances. Adam Dixon deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Morris Marr. Morris Marr lofts in a cross ball towards Dion Wallwork. Stan Wiltord catches Dion Wallwork on the ankles. That's got to be a penalty! No, the ref waves play-on!!
79.40
Guy Coppens sees Morris Marr in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Morris Marr knocks in a cross ball towards Dion Wallwork. Dion Wallwork connects with a diving header but it's drastically wayward!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
6
7
Shots off Target
1
2
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
33.3%
66.7%
Play Area
30.8%
46.2%
23.1%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to David Adams of West Ham United |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Dale Beagrie (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Paolo Mela (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Adam Dixon (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Giorgio Lasalandra (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Claus Myssing (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Morris Bailey (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Eugenio Moriero (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Norman Best (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Omer Craddock (ATT) |  | 5 |
| 10. | Morris Marr (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Wes Terry (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Eddie Lineker (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Guy Coppens (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Dion Wallwork (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Hannes Schramm (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Mamar Leroy (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Ruud Sluiter (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Tim Green (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Alun Plowright (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Stan Wiltord (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Gavin Gemmell (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Harvey Dean (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Gianfranco Zanetti (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 10. | Pius Wisgerhof (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | David Adams (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | James Britton (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Harvey Redknapp (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Bill Brown (GK) | 0 | |