Match Report
| Cambridge United | Cambridge United |  |  | Cheltenham Town | Cheltenham Town | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Bill Beckham | B. Beckham |  | 39 | G |  |  | 1 | | G | 56 | | Adam Mason | A. Mason | ||||||||
| Tim Chivu | T. Chivu |  | 51 | D |  | 2 |  | | D | 52 | | Gary Ince | G. Ince | ||||||||
| Anthony Stockdale | A. Stockdale | | 50 | D | | 3 | | D | 47 | | James Youds | J. Youds | |||||||||
| Craig Lineker | C. Lineker | | 48 | D | | 4 | | D | 46 | | Eoin Minto | E. Minto | |||||||||
| Jonathan Power | J. Power | | 47 | D | | 5 | | D | 45 | | Martin Parker | M. Parker | |||||||||
| Andy Tiler | A. Tiler | | 52 | M | | 6 | | M | 53 | | Brian Power | B. Power | |||||||||
| Eoin Mowbray | E. Mowbray | | 47 | M | | 7 | | M | 49 | | Colin Heskey | C. Heskey | |||||||||
| Max Gerrard | M. Gerrard | | 46 | M | | 8 | | M | 45 | | Del Konchesky | D. Konchesky | |||||||||
| Ralph Neville | R. Neville | | 42 | A | | 9 | | M | 42 | | Nicholas Walker | N. Walker | |||||||||
| Brian Hulme | B. Hulme | | 38 | A | | 10 | | A | 48 | | Brian Shilton | B. Shilton | |||||||||
| Alexander Cole | A. Cole | | 37 | A | | 11 | | A | 47 | | Mike Priestley | M. Priestley | |||||||||
| Henry Hughes | H. Hughes | | 45 | M | | 12 | | G | 49 | | Kieron Lua-Lua | K. Lua-Lua | |||||||||
| Marvin Sheringham | M. Sheringham | | 45 | M | | 13 | | A | 47 | | Nicholas Guppy | N. Guppy | |||||||||
| Stuart Stewart | S. Stewart | | 41 | D | | 14 | | D | 43 | | Ramon Knopper | R. Knopper | |||||||||
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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at R Costings Abbey Stadium where Cambridge United play host to Cheltenham Town. A crowd of 2,756 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Cambridge United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Cheltenham Town appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Richard Benali.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Cambridge United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Cheltenham Town appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Richard Benali.
0.00
0-0Cheltenham Town get the match underway!
2.00
0-0Del Konchesky makes a beautiful solo run. Del Konchesky knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
12.25
Colin Heskey makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mike Priestley. Mike Priestley knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Anthony Stockdale.
15.32
0-0Andy Tiler flicks the ball to his team mate, Alexander Cole. Alexander Cole lofts in a cross ball towards Brian Hulme. Brian Hulme finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
18.32
0-0James Youds flicks a high pass forward. Brian Power holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Brian Power makes an attacking run forward. Brian Power knocks the ball forward to Brian Shilton but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
20.01
0-0Anthony Stockdale sees Eoin Mowbray in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Eoin Mowbray sees Brian Hulme in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Brian Hulme lofts in a cross ball towards Alexander Cole. Alexander Cole finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
26.48
Eoin Minto flicks a high pass forward to Del Konchesky who brings the ball under control. Del Konchesky kicks a strong pass forward to Mike Priestley. Mike Priestley shoots from distance. Bill Beckham gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent keeping!
36.03
Eoin Mowbray kicks a strong pass forward to Brian Hulme. Brian Hulme shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
39.34
With vision, Craig Lineker plays the ball forward to Eoin Mowbray. Eoin Mowbray threads the ball through to Ralph Neville. Ralph Neville puts a great ball through. Brian Hulme runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
40.25
Showing composure, Eoin Mowbray plays the ball forward to Ralph Neville. Ralph Neville knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
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. Cheltenham Town also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with Cambridge United kicking off!
48.55
Anthony Stockdale surges forward with the ball. Anthony Stockdale flicks a high pass forward. Ralph Neville collects the pass. Ralph Neville knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Eoin Minto.
49.10
Anthony Stockdale makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Andy Tiler. Andy Tiler flicks a high pass forward to Brian Hulme who brings the ball under control. Brian Hulme tries a spectacular long range effort his aim is horrendously poor!
51.54
Colin Heskey kicks a strong pass forward to Mike Priestley. Mike Priestley knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
55.55
Andy Tiler passes the ball forward to Brian Hulme. Brian Hulme knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gary Ince.
59.15
Eoin Mowbray flicks a high pass forward. Ralph Neville holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ralph Neville knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
63.36
Eoin Mowbray threads a neat ball through to Brian Hulme. Brian Hulme knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Eoin Minto.
71.25
Jonathan Power flicks a high pass forward. Max Gerrard holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Max Gerrard flicks a high pass forward to Alexander Cole who brings the ball neatly under control. Alexander Cole knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Eoin Minto.
79.02
Nicholas Walker passes the ball forward to Mike Priestley. Mike Priestley knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
84.22
Jonathan Power pushes up the pitch. Jonathan Power flicks a high ball forward to Ralph Neville who takes it down. Ralph Neville plays a quick one-two with Alexander Cole and rushes in on goal... Ralph Neville makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
87.05
0-0Andy Tiler barges into Nicholas Walker. Andy Tiler is given a warning by the referee! Nicholas Walker hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
1
1
Shots off Target
4
0
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
57%
43%
Play Area
29.1%
45.6%
25.3%
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Colin Heskey of Cheltenham Town |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Bill Beckham (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Tim Chivu (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Anthony Stockdale (DEF) | 8 | |
| 4. | Craig Lineker (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Jonathan Power (DEF) | 7 | |
| 6. | Andy Tiler (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Eoin Mowbray (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Max Gerrard (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Ralph Neville (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Brian Hulme (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Alexander Cole (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Henry Hughes (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Marvin Sheringham (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Stuart Stewart (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Adam Mason (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Gary Ince (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | James Youds (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Eoin Minto (DEF) | 8 | |
| 5. | Martin Parker (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Brian Power (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Colin Heskey (MID) | 9 | |
| 8. | Del Konchesky (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Nicholas Walker (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Brian Shilton (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Mike Priestley (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Kieron Lua-Lua (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Nicholas Guppy (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Ramon Knopper (DEF) | 0 | |