Match Report


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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at R Costings Abbey Stadium where Cambridge United play host to Bolton Wanderers. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Cambridge United and Bolton Wanderers are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Steve Riza.


0.00
Cambridge United kick off and get the first half underway!
2.46
Vittorio Pisano controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Roberto Cirillo. Roberto Cirillo passes the ball forward to Mick Duberry. Mick Duberry advances inside the box! Some good footwork from Mick Duberry provides some space. He shoots at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
3.57
Roberto Cirillo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mick Duberry. Mick Duberry knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ian Croft.
8.08
Morris Bellamy kicks a strong pass forward to Mick Duberry. Mick Duberry shoots from 20 yards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
9.30
Ian Croft makes a beautiful solo run. With some swift thinking, Ian Croft plays the ball forward to Mark Talan. Mark Talan makes a defence splitting pass to Alberto Byrne. Some world-class footwork from Alberto Byrne provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. What a cracker!! Bruno Rimondini had no chance!! Goal for Cambridge United!
12.11
Stephan Grandl threads the ball through to Stuart Howey. Stuart Howey darts forward. Stuart Howey tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies just off target!
22.06
Morris Bellamy flicks a high pass forward. Mick Duberry holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Mick Duberry knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Nwankwo Jobson.
26.35
Francis Haynes flicks a high pass forward to Brendan Owen who brings the ball under control. Brendan Owen advances inside the box! Some silky footwork from Brendan Owen provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Magnificent save by Bruno Rimondini!
28.07
Stephan Grandl flicks a high pass forward. Roberto Cirillo holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Roberto Cirillo threads a neat ball through to Mick Duberry. Mick Duberry knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ian Croft.
32.42
Eddie Scholes knocks the ball forward to Roberto Cirillo. Roberto Cirillo knocks the ball forward to Felipe Fernandez. Felipe Fernandez shoots from 25 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
33.12
Ian Croft clumsily knocks into Mick Duberry. The referee brings Ian Croft to one side and gives him a warning! Mick Duberry carries on, but is struggling a bit.
34.43
With great vision, Jody Naylor plays the ball forward to Francis Haynes. Francis Haynes knocks the ball to his team mate, Brendan Owen. Brendan Owen edges inside the box! Brendan Owen side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. What a cracker!! Bruno Rimondini had no chance!! Goal for Cambridge United!
39.46
Stephan Grandl knocks the ball to his team mate, Morris Bellamy. Morris Bellamy knocks the ball to his team mate, Mick Duberry. Mick Duberry lofts in a cross ball towards Felipe Fernandez. Felipe Fernandez powers a header at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Liam Chadwick with no chance!! Goal for Bolton Wanderers!
42.21
Francis Haynes flicks a high pass forward to Mark Talan who brings the ball under control. Mark Talan knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Eddie Scholes.
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. Bolton Wanderers also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Bolton Wanderers get the second half underway!
49.20
Eddie Benjamin hits a low pass to Alberto Byrne. Alberto Byrne rushes past Eddie Scholes! Alberto Byrne cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it flies just wide!
53.54
Francis Haynes hacks Stuart Howey from behind! The referee warns Francis Haynes to calm down! Stuart Howey gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
54.28
Vittorio Pisano chips the ball to his team mate, Morris Bellamy. Morris Bellamy threads a neat ball through to Felipe Fernandez. Felipe Fernandez tries a spectacular long range effort but is denied by Liam Chadwick. Excellent save.
55.17
Vittorio Pisano receives the ball from a throw-in from Eddie Scholes. Vittorio Pisano flicks a high pass forward. Titus Terry controls it well on his chest. Titus Terry makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Hannes Kauder. Hannes Kauder whips in a cross ball towards Felipe Fernandez. Felipe Fernandez makes a convincing header but it slams into the crowd!
60.38
Bolton Wanderers have made 3 substitutions with Stuart Impey replacing Vittorio Pisano, Syd Barrett replacing Morris Bellamy and Tommaso Anaclerio replacing Hannes Kauder .
61.47
Titus Terry threads a neat ball through to Felipe Fernandez. Felipe Fernandez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
63.44
Eddie Scholes knocks the ball forward to Roberto Cirillo. Roberto Cirillo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mick Duberry. Mick Duberry lofts in a cross ball towards Tommaso Anaclerio. Tommaso Anaclerio rises majestically and gets a header on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
71.31
Eddie Scholes barges into Brendan Owen. The referee warns Eddie Scholes to calm down! Brendan Owen runs off the knock.
72.54
Without breaking stride, Stuart Impey plays the ball forward to Titus Terry. Titus Terry knocks the ball to his team mate, Mick Duberry. Mick Duberry knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Nwankwo Jobson.
73.26
Ian Croft kicks a strong pass forward to Iago Silva. Iago Silva flicks a high pass forward to Mark Talan who brings the ball neatly under control. Mark Talan knocks the ball forward to Brendan Owen but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
81.38
Eddie Scholes flicks a high ball forward to Syd Barrett who takes it down. Syd Barrett knocks the ball to his team mate, Mick Duberry. Mick Duberry lofts in a cross ball towards Felipe Fernandez. Felipe Fernandez rises majestically and gets a header on goal but Liam Chadwick is on top of it.
83.45
Without breaking stride, Francis Haynes plays the ball forward to Mark Talan. Mark Talan puts a great ball through but Brendan Owen is slow coming back. It's an easy decision for the linesman. Offside!
84.18
With vision, Francis Haynes laces a through ball forward to Brendan Owen. Brendan Owen shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous stop!
85.08
Eddie Scholes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Roberto Cirillo. Roberto Cirillo makes a probing pass to Felipe Fernandez. Felipe Fernandez whips in a cross ball towards Mick Duberry. Mick Duberry connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it flies well off target!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
4
3
Shots off Target
1
7
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
38.3%
61.7%
Play Area
28.4%
42%
29.6%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Brendan Owen of Cambridge United

Match Ratings
1.Liam Chadwick (GK)
7
2.Ian Croft (DEF)
7
3.Jody Naylor (DEF)
7
4.Nwankwo Jobson (DEF)
6
5.Iago Silva (MID)
6
6.Eddie Benjamin (MID)
6
7.Francis Haynes (MID)
8
8.Del Dryden (MID)
6
9.Alberto Byrne (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Brendan Owen (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Mark Talan (ATT)
7
 
12.Ugo Mckay (DEF)
0
13.Neil Jacobs (DEF)
0
14.Gary Rowett (DEF)
0

1.Bruno Rimondini (GK)
6
2.Stephan Grandl (DEF)
6
3.Eddie Scholes (DEF)
6
4.Vittorio Pisano (DEF)
6
5.Roberto Cirillo (MID)
7
6.Stuart Howey (MID)
6
7.Morris Bellamy (MID)
6
8.Titus Terry (MID)
6
9.Felipe Fernandez (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Hannes Kauder (ATT)
6
11.Mick Duberry (ATT)
7
 
12.Stuart Impey (DEF)
6
13.Syd Barrett (DEF)
6
14.Tommaso Anaclerio (ATT)
6