Match Report
| Cambridge United | Cambridge United |  |  | Bristol City | Bristol City | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Liam Chadwick | L. Chadwick |  | 62 | G |  | 1 | | G | 70 |  | John Morton | J. Morton | |||||||||
| Ian Croft | I. Croft | | 71 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 72 |  | Vitor Santos | V. Santos | |||||||||
| Jody Naylor | J. Naylor | | 60 | D | | 3 | | D | 66 | | Harvey Barry | H. Barry | |||||||||
| Nwankwo Jobson | N. Jobson | | 58 | D |  | | 4 | | D | 65 | | Scott Redknapp | S. Redknapp | ||||||||
| Iago Silva | I. Silva |  | 60 | M | | 5 | | M | 74 | | Mervin Lisbie | M. Lisbie | |||||||||
| Eddie Benjamin | E. Benjamin | | 57 | M | | 6 | | | M | 66 |  | Miguael Bonilla | M. Bonilla | ||||||||
| Francis Haynes | F. Haynes | | 52 | M | | 7 | | M | 60 | | Joe Fortune | J. Fortune | |||||||||
| Del Dryden | D. Dryden | | 50 | M | | 8 | | M | 52 | | Camille Bigné | C. Bigné | |||||||||
| Alberto Byrne | A. Byrne | | 73 | A | | 9 | | A | 73 | | Terry Carlton | T. Carlton | |||||||||
| Ugo Shaw | U. Shaw | | 62 | A | | 10 | | A | 73 | | Adam Davies | A. Davies | |||||||||
| Mark Talan | M. Talan |  | 57 | A | | 11 | | A | 66 | | Miguael Flucklinger | M. Flucklinger | |||||||||
| Ugo Mckay | U. Mckay | | 56 | D | | 12 | | A | 63 |  | Gianluigi Colasante | G. Colasante | |||||||||
| Neil Jacobs | N. Jacobs | | 55 | D | | 13 | | A | 57 | | Adam Pearce | A. Pearce | |||||||||
| Gary Rowett | G. Rowett | | 53 | D | | 14 | | D | 51 | | Jon Greening | J. Greening | |||||||||
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at R Costings Abbey Stadium where Cambridge United play host to Bristol City. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Cambridge United and Bristol City are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Stuart Weir.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Cambridge United and Bristol City are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Stuart Weir.
0.00
0-0Cambridge United start the match!
2.18
0-0Seeing a gap ahead, Joe Fortune laces a weighted ball forward to Adam Davies. Adam Davies knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
3.36
0-0With some swift thinking, Eddie Benjamin plays the ball forward to Ugo Shaw. Ugo Shaw tries a spectacular long range effort. Solid save from John Morton. What a great pair of hands!
8.08
Joe Fortune sees Terry Carlton in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Terry Carlton knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Liam Chadwick who gathers it comfortably.
10.50
0-0Miguael Flucklinger clumsily knocks into Ian Croft. The referee calls over Miguael Flucklinger and shows him a yellow card! Ian Croft hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
16.29
0-0Miguael Bonilla clumsily knocks into Eddie Benjamin. Miguael Bonilla is given a warning by the referee! Eddie Benjamin stretches but gets up unharmed.
20.20
Iago Silva catches Camille Bigné on the ankles. The referee calls over Iago Silva and shows him a yellow card! Camille Bigné hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
21.45
1-0Nwankwo Jobson makes a beautiful solo run. With a delightful solo run, Nwankwo Jobson stretches the opposition's defence. Nwankwo Jobson plays a one-two with Ugo Shaw and rushes in on goal... Nwankwo Jobson takes a shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
24.49
Del Dryden knocks the ball forward to Mark Talan. Mark Talan tries a spectacular long range effort. What a cracker!! John Morton had no chance!! Goal for Cambridge United!
28.25
Mervin Lisbie sees Miguael Flucklinger in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Miguael Flucklinger knocks in a cross ball towards Adam Davies. Adam Davies fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is on top of it. Great keeping!
42.19
Camille Bigné advances with the ball. Camille Bigné whips in a cross ball towards Adam Davies. Adam Davies flicks the ball with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
45.00
2-1Miguael Bonilla flicks a high pass forward. Terry Carlton collects the pass. Terry Carlton whips in a cross ball towards Miguael Flucklinger. Miguael Flucklinger makes a convincing header but it rises well off target!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Cambridge United appear unchanged since the first half. Bristol City also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with Bristol City kicking off!
51.49
Francis Haynes flicks a high pass forward. Alberto Byrne collects the pass. Alberto Byrne lofts in a cross ball towards Mark Talan. Mark Talan rises majestically and gets a header on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Mark Talan!
55.53
Jody Naylor knocks the ball to his team mate, Iago Silva. Iago Silva flicks a high pass forward to Ugo Shaw who brings the ball under control. Ugo Shaw shoots from 25 yards but John Morton is on top of it.
59.40
Joe Fortune threads the ball through to Terry Carlton. Terry Carlton knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ian Croft.
60.31
3-1Cambridge United have made a substitution with Ugo Mckay replacing Jody Naylor .
63.27
Joe Fortune threads a neat ball through to Adam Davies. Adam Davies finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball takes a deflection leaving Liam Chadwick with no chance!! Goal for Bristol City!
66.25
Mervin Lisbie makes a simple pass to Adam Davies. Adam Davies lofts in a cross ball towards Miguael Flucklinger. Miguael Flucklinger flicks the ball with his head but it's a lousy effort!
69.53
Camille Bigné decides to run forward with the ball. Camille Bigné rushes past Ian Croft! Camille Bigné makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it is tipped over by Liam Chadwick.
71.16
Camille Bigné takes the corner, swinging a high ball in towards the far post. Liam Chadwick gets down and smothers the ball with his body.
73.46
Nwankwo Jobson flicks a high pass forward. Francis Haynes comfortably collects the pass. Showing composure, Francis Haynes plays the ball forward to Ugo Shaw. Ugo Shaw controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
75.04
3-2Cambridge United are in full control of this game.
77.05
Bristol City have made 2 substitutions with Gianluigi Colasante replacing Mervin Lisbie and Jon Greening replacing Camille Bigné and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation.
83.14
Iago Silva passes the ball forward to Mark Talan. Mark Talan threads a neat ball through to Alberto Byrne. Some world-class footwork from Alberto Byrne provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
85.55
Nwankwo Jobson threads a neat ball through to Francis Haynes. Francis Haynes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alberto Byrne. Alberto Byrne shoots from long range but is denied by John Morton. Excellent save.
90.00
Francis Haynes knocks the ball forward to Ugo Shaw. Ugo Shaw shoots from long range but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
3
2
Shots on Target
7
4
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
61.2%
38.8%
Play Area
32.8%
43.3%
23.9%
Scorers
| Nwankwo Jobson 21 Mark Talan 24, 51 | Adam Davies 42, 63 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Mark Talan of Cambridge United |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Liam Chadwick (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Ian Croft (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Jody Naylor (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Nwankwo Jobson (DEF) |  | 9 |
| 5. | Iago Silva (MID) |  | 5 |
| 6. | Eddie Benjamin (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Francis Haynes (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Del Dryden (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Alberto Byrne (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Ugo Shaw (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Mark Talan (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Ugo Mckay (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Neil Jacobs (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Gary Rowett (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | John Morton (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Vitor Santos (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Harvey Barry (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Scott Redknapp (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Mervin Lisbie (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Miguael Bonilla (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Joe Fortune (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Camille Bigné (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Terry Carlton (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Adam Davies (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Miguael Flucklinger (ATT) | | 5 |
| 12. | Gianluigi Colasante (ATT) | 6 | |
| 13. | Adam Pearce (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Jon Greening (DEF) | 6 | |