Match Report


Cambridge UnitedCambridge United     Carlisle UnitedCarlisle United
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Bill BeckhamB. Beckham39
G
captain1
G
48Clive WalshC. Walsh
Tim ChivuT. Chivu51
D
2
D
60Paul EhioguP. Ehiogu
Anthony StockdaleA. Stockdale50
D
3
D
54Marcus BanksM. Banks
Craig LinekerC. Lineker48
D
4
D
43Craig MercerC. Mercer
Jonathan PowerJ. Power47
D
5
D
41Dean FletcherD. Fletcher
Andy TilerA. Tiler52
M
6
M
48Alistair MckayA. Mckay
Eoin MowbrayE. Mowbray47
M
7captain
M
47Emile GrimandiE. Grimandi
Max GerrardM. Gerrard46
M
8
M
45Tim CooperT. Cooper
Ralph NevilleR. Neville42
A
9
M
44Clive BrownC. Brown
Brian HulmeB. Hulme38
A
10
A
61Dean DichioD. Dichio
Alexander ColeA. Cole37
A
11
A
48Francis MilburnF. Milburn
 
Henry HughesH. Hughes45
M
12
A
47Seth LawrenceS. Lawrence
Marvin SheringhamM. Sheringham45
M
13
A
46Marvin BarrettM. Barrett
Duncan KirklandD. Kirkland43
M
14
G
45Terry MowbrayT. Mowbray

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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at R Costings Abbey Stadium where Cambridge United play host to Carlisle United. A crowd of 2,467 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Cambridge United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Carlisle United appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Peter Summerbell.


0.00
The whistle blows and Carlisle United kick off!
2.28
Craig Lineker hits a low pass to Andy Tiler. Andy Tiler kicks a strong pass forward to Brian Hulme. Brian Hulme shoots from long range but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
8.51
Alistair Mckay makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Francis Milburn. Francis Milburn knocks in a cross ball towards Dean Dichio. Dean Dichio connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Bill Beckham is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
15.29
Seeing a gap ahead, Alistair Mckay plays the ball forward to Dean Dichio. Dean Dichio knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Bill Beckham who gathers it comfortably.
16.26
Tim Cooper clumsily knocks into Andy Tiler. Tim Cooper is given a warning by the referee! Andy Tiler runs off the knock.
18.16
Anthony Stockdale knocks the ball forward to Eoin Mowbray. Eoin Mowbray kicks a strong pass forward to Ralph Neville. Ralph Neville shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
20.41
Anthony Stockdale flicks a high pass forward. Andy Tiler controls it well on his chest. Andy Tiler makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ralph Neville. Ralph Neville knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
22.34
Anthony Stockdale chips the ball to his team mate, Andy Tiler. Andy Tiler flicks the ball to his team mate, Ralph Neville. Ralph Neville deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alexander Cole but the linesman indicates offside!
26.57
Anthony Stockdale passes the ball forward to Max Gerrard. Max Gerrard sees Brian Hulme in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Brian Hulme whips in a cross ball towards Alexander Cole. Alexander Cole powers a header at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
32.41
Andy Tiler hacks Clive Brown from behind! The referee warns Andy Tiler to calm down! Clive Brown runs off the knock.
34.19
Marcus Banks knocks the ball forward to Clive Brown. Clive Brown makes a beautiful solo run. Clive Brown knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
36.39
Craig Lineker threads a neat ball through to Eoin Mowbray. Eoin Mowbray plays the ball forward to Ralph Neville. Ralph Neville knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Clive Walsh who gathers it comfortably.
38.46
Craig Lineker knocks the ball forward to Max Gerrard. Max Gerrard kicks a strong pass forward to Brian Hulme. Brian Hulme knocks in a cross ball towards Ralph Neville. Ralph Neville rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
39.43
Tim Cooper flicks a high pass forward. Dean Dichio collects the pass. Dean Dichio plays a one-two with Francis Milburn and rushes in on goal... Dean Dichio makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it's a woeful effort!
42.48
Eoin Mowbray sees space and advances. Eoin Mowbray shoots from distance but is denied by Clive Walsh. Excellent save.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Cambridge United appear unchanged since the first half. Carlisle United also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Cambridge United start the second half!
48.02
Jonathan Power sees space and advances. Jonathan Power threads the ball through to Brian Hulme. Brian Hulme shoots from 25 yards. Magnificent save by Clive Walsh!
49.58
Marcus Banks makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Emile Grimandi. Emile Grimandi flicks a high pass forward. Dean Dichio controls it well on his chest. Dean Dichio whips in a cross ball towards Francis Milburn. Francis Milburn jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
51.38
With great vision, Paul Ehiogu plays the ball forward to Alistair Mckay. Alistair Mckay sees Francis Milburn in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Francis Milburn knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Tim Chivu.
59.28
Craig Mercer advances with the ball. Craig Mercer flicks the ball to his team mate, Francis Milburn. Francis Milburn shoots from 20 yards but it is tipped over by Bill Beckham.
60.19
Corner kick to Carlisle United. Tim Cooper chips it out wide. Andy Tiler reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
65.45
Max Gerrard advances with the ball. Max Gerrard finds some space and shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Clive Walsh!
72.22
Francis Milburn barges into Craig Lineker. The referee calls over Francis Milburn and shows him a yellow card! Craig Lineker stretches but gets up unharmed.
78.42
Max Gerrard sees space and advances. Max Gerrard tries a spectacular long range effort but it curls horrendously wide!
83.56
Emile Grimandi flicks a high pass forward. Francis Milburn holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Francis Milburn controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Dean Dichio through on goal. Dean Dichio makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but somehow Bill Beckham manages to keep it out.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Cambridge United

Carlisle United
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
4
3
Shots off Target
4
2
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
57.3%
42.7%
Play Area
28%
46.7%
25.3%

Scorers
Dean Dichio 9

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Dean Dichio of Carlisle United

Match Ratings
1.Bill Beckham (GK)
7
2.Tim Chivu (DEF)
6
3.Anthony Stockdale (DEF)
8
4.Craig Lineker (DEF)
7
5.Jonathan Power (DEF)
7
6.Andy Tiler (MID)
7
7.Eoin Mowbray (MID)
7
8.Max Gerrard (MID)
8
9.Ralph Neville (ATT)
6
10.Brian Hulme (ATT)
6
11.Alexander Cole (ATT)
6
 
12.Henry Hughes (MID)
0
13.Marvin Sheringham (MID)
0
14.Duncan Kirkland (MID)
0

1.Clive Walsh (GK)
8
2.Paul Ehiogu (DEF)
7
3.Marcus Banks (DEF)
7
4.Craig Mercer (DEF)
7
5.Dean Fletcher (DEF)
6
6.Alistair Mckay (MID)
7
7.Emile Grimandi (MID)
6
8.Tim Cooper (MID)
6
9.Clive Brown (MID)
6
10.Dean Dichio (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Francis Milburn (ATT)yellow card
7
 
12.Seth Lawrence (ATT)
0
13.Marvin Barrett (ATT)
0
14.Terry Mowbray (GK)
0