Match Report
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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Home Park where Plymouth Argyle play host to Cambridge United. A crowd of 8,690 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Plymouth Argyle are playing in a 5-2-3 formation while Cambridge United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Alan Duberry.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Plymouth Argyle are playing in a 5-2-3 formation while Cambridge United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Alan Duberry.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Plymouth Argyle kicking off!
14.10
0-0Mark Talan barges into Dave Newton. Mark Talan is shown the yellow card! Dave Newton hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
18.58
0-0Del Dryden knocks the ball forward to Brendan Owen. Brendan Owen knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
20.37
0-0Ian Boateng makes a simple pass to Tony Sinclair. Tony Sinclair knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Said Allach is offside!
21.18
0-0Charles-Edward Loko chips the ball to his team mate, Said Allach. Said Allach sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
27.43
Steven van den Broek controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ian Boateng. Ian Boateng controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Tony Sinclair. Tony Sinclair knocks in a cross ball towards Said Allach. Said Allach makes a deft header but it's drastically wayward!
39.08
0-0Charles-Edward Loko hacks Ian Croft from behind! The referee calls over Charles-Edward Loko and warns him to calm down! Ian Croft hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
40.42
Gary Rowett threads the ball through to Del Dryden. Del Dryden flicks the ball to his team mate, Alberto Byrne. Alberto Byrne sees Mark Talan just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Mark Talan cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
45.00
Ugo Mckay breaks forward. Ugo Mckay passes the ball forward to Alberto Byrne. Alberto Byrne knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Dave Newton.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Plymouth Argyle appear unchanged since the first half. Cambridge United have changed their lineup with Ugo Shaw replacing Ian Croft. The Plymouth Argyle players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Cambridge United start the second half!
47.28
Ugo Shaw makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Eddie Benjamin. Eddie Benjamin plays the ball forward to Mark Talan. Mark Talan kicks a strong pass forward to Alberto Byrne but the referee indicates it's offside!
53.54
Ugo Shaw makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Iago Silva. Iago Silva flicks the ball to his team mate, Brendan Owen. Brendan Owen shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
54.05
Gary Rowett flicks a high pass forward. Eddie Benjamin holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Eddie Benjamin runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Eddie Benjamin makes a pass forward but Alberto Byrne is yards offside!
59.21
Steven van den Broek comes in with a late challenge on Brendan Owen. Steven van den Broek is given a warning by the referee! Brendan Owen runs off the knock.
60.26
0-0Plymouth Argyle have made 2 substitutions with Fabio Stroppa replacing Charles-Edward Loko and Ben Brown replacing Said Allach .
66.57
1-0John Cooke runs forward with the ball. John Cooke makes a beautiful solo run. John Cooke knocks in a cross ball towards Craig Bridges. Craig Bridges whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Plymouth Argyle!
72.12
1-0Ugo Shaw barges into Tony Sinclair. The referee warns Ugo Shaw to calm down! Tony Sinclair grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
77.25
1-0Jamie Power makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Fabio Stroppa. Fabio Stroppa flicks the ball to his team mate, Tony Sinclair. Tony Sinclair advances inside the box! Tony Sinclair shoots from just inside the box but somehow Liam Chadwick manages to keep it out.
78.18
John Cooke threads the ball through to Fabio Stroppa. Fabio Stroppa kicks a strong pass forward to Ben Brown. Ben Brown edges inside the box! Ben Brown cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but Liam Chadwick is on top of it.
79.20
Iago Silva passes the ball forward to Alberto Byrne. Alberto Byrne shoots from long range. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
90.00
Iago Silva hits a low pass to Mark Talan. Mark Talan controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Gavin Rufus gets down and covers it.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
3
2
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
43.5%
56.5%
Play Area
28.2%
43.5%
28.2%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to John Cooke of Plymouth Argyle |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Gavin Rufus (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | John Cooke (DEF) | 9 | |
| 3. | Jamie Power (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Shaun Drake (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Dave Newton (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Steven van den Broek (DEF) | 6 | |
| 7. | Ian Boateng (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Charles-Edward Loko (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Craig Bridges (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 10. | Tony Sinclair (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Said Allach (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Fabio Stroppa (GK) | 7 | |
| 13. | Nicky Standing (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Ben Brown (ATT) | 7 | |
| 1. | Liam Chadwick (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Ugo Mckay (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Ian Croft (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Gary Rowett (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Iago Silva (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Francis Haynes (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Del Dryden (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Eddie Benjamin (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Brendan Owen (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Mark Talan (ATT) |  | 5 |
| 11. | Alberto Byrne (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Andy Cooke (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Jody Naylor (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Ugo Shaw (ATT) | 6 | |