Match Report


Cambridge UnitedCambridge United     Stockport CountyStockport County
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Bill BeckhamB. Beckham39
G
captain1captain
G
44Anthony HeskeyA. Heskey
Tim ChivuT. Chivu51
D
2
D
43Scott DoddS. Dodd
Anthony StockdaleA. Stockdale50
D
3
D
42Tony TolleyT. Tolley
Craig LinekerC. Lineker48
D
4
D
42Danny RichardsD. Richards
Jonathan PowerJ. Power47
D
5
D
38Kevin BoltonK. Bolton
Andy TilerA. Tiler52
M
6
M
51Greg ShiltonG. Shilton
Eoin MowbrayE. Mowbray47
M
7
M
50Paul SmithP. Smith
Max GerrardM. Gerrard46
M
8
A
43Des NevilleD. Neville
Ralph NevilleR. Neville42
A
9
A
40Francis LisbieF. Lisbie
Brian HulmeB. Hulme38
A
10
A
37Mervin BellamyM. Bellamy
Alexander ColeA. Cole37
A
11
A
36Craig MontagueC. Montague
 
Henry HughesH. Hughes45
M
12
M
46Oleg PearsonO. Pearson
Marvin SheringhamM. Sheringham45
M
13
M
45Simon CooperS. Cooper
Duncan KirklandD. Kirkland43
M
14
M
44Gavin TerryG. Terry

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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at R Costings Abbey Stadium where Cambridge United play host to Stockport County. A crowd of 2,504 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Cambridge United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Stockport County appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Wayne Midgley.


0.00
Stockport County kick off!
2.15
Under pressure, Anthony Stockdale clears the ball far upfield. Brian Hulme knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
9.29
Danny Richards hacks Brian Hulme from behind! The referee warns Danny Richards to calm down! Brian Hulme stretches but gets up unharmed.
12.14
Eoin Mowbray threads a neat ball through to Alexander Cole. Alexander Cole runs straight at the defence! Alexander Cole takes a shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
18.27
Andy Tiler makes a probing pass to Alexander Cole. Alexander Cole shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
22.18
Max Gerrard passes the ball forward to Brian Hulme. Brian Hulme knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Danny Richards.
24.37
Tony Tolley controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Paul Smith. With some swift thinking, Paul Smith plays the ball forward to Craig Montague. Craig Montague finds some space and shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
26.51
Andy Tiler comes in with a late challenge on Paul Smith. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Paul Smith hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
27.37
Craig Lineker threads a neat ball through to Andy Tiler. Andy Tiler flicks the ball to his team mate, Ralph Neville. Ralph Neville shoots from long range but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
30.05
Anthony Stockdale comes in with a late challenge on Francis Lisbie. Anthony Stockdale is shown the yellow card! Francis Lisbie gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
32.57
Max Gerrard runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Max Gerrard knocks in a cross ball towards Ralph Neville. Ralph Neville connects with a diving header. The keeper is on top of it. Excellent save!
34.53
Andy Tiler deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alexander Cole. Alexander Cole deftly passes the ball to Brian Hulme, releasing him through on goal. Brian Hulme side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it is miles over!
36.25
Greg Shilton deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Des Neville. Des Neville knocks in a cross ball towards Craig Montague. Craig Montague heads the ball goalwards. The keeper is on top of it. Excellent save!
38.42
Eoin Mowbray flicks a high pass forward. Brian Hulme controls it well on his chest. Brian Hulme lofts in a cross ball towards Alexander Cole. With a superhuman jump, Alexander Cole connects with the ball and heads it goalwards his aim is horrendously poor!
44.19
Andy Tiler flicks the ball to his team mate, Brian Hulme. Brian Hulme sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies well off target!
45.00
Seeing a gap ahead, Andy Tiler laces a through ball forward to Ralph Neville. Ralph Neville tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

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

45.00
The whistle blows and Cambridge United get the second half underway!
47.54
Anthony Stockdale makes a probing pass to Andy Tiler. Andy Tiler hits a low pass to Alexander Cole. Alexander Cole shoots from long range. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
49.01
Danny Richards threads a neat ball through to Greg Shilton. Greg Shilton threads a neat ball through to Francis Lisbie. Francis Lisbie shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Bill Beckham manages to gather it effortlessly.
51.27
Craig Lineker clumsily knocks into Mervin Bellamy. The referee brings Craig Lineker to one side and gives him a warning! Mervin Bellamy stretches but gets up unharmed.
53.11
Greg Shilton passes the ball forward to Des Neville. Des Neville controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
57.22
Tony Tolley threads a neat ball through to Paul Smith. Paul Smith knocks the ball to his team mate, Mervin Bellamy. Mervin Bellamy sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Nice keeping!
59.55
Andy Tiler kicks a strong pass forward to Alexander Cole. Alexander Cole shoots from 20 yards. Fantastic reaction save from Anthony Heskey!
65.51
Jonathan Power makes a simple pass to Eoin Mowbray. Eoin Mowbray makes a probing pass to Alexander Cole. Alexander Cole lofts in a cross ball towards Ralph Neville. Ralph Neville knocks the ball goalwards with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
71.55
Paul Smith threads a neat ball through to Mervin Bellamy. Mervin Bellamy knocks the ball forward to Francis Lisbie but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
72.43
Kevin Bolton flicks a high pass forward. Paul Smith holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Paul Smith makes a simple pass to Mervin Bellamy. Mervin Bellamy sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
75.51
Andy Tiler makes a probing pass to Ralph Neville. Ralph Neville puts a great ball through. Alexander Cole runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
81.53
Max Gerrard knocks the ball forward to Alexander Cole. Alexander Cole knocks in a cross ball towards Ralph Neville. Scott Dodd catches Ralph Neville on the ankles. Ralph Neville appeals for a penalty! No!! Unbelievable!!
85.09
Max Gerrard clumsily knocks into Paul Smith. The referee brings Max Gerrard to one side and gives him a warning! Paul Smith runs off the knock.
87.25
Paul Smith flicks a high pass forward. Francis Lisbie collects the pass. Francis Lisbie advances inside the box! Francis Lisbie shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
89.16
Kevin Bolton makes a simple pass to Paul Smith. Paul Smith kicks a strong pass forward to Francis Lisbie. Francis Lisbie finds some space and shoots from distance but it's well over the bar!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Cambridge United

Stockport County
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
4
3
Shots off Target
7
5
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
4
1
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
59.8%
40.2%
Play Area
26.1%
42.4%
31.5%

Scorers
Alexander Cole 12
Ralph Neville 66

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Alexander Cole of Cambridge United

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

1.Anthony Heskey (GK)
6
2.Scott Dodd (DEF)
6
3.Tony Tolley (DEF)
6
4.Danny Richards (DEF)
6
5.Kevin Bolton (DEF)
6
6.Greg Shilton (MID)
6
7.Paul Smith (MID)
8
8.Des Neville (ATT)
6
9.Francis Lisbie (ATT)
6
10.Mervin Bellamy (ATT)
6
11.Craig Montague (ATT)
6
 
12.Oleg Pearson (MID)
0
13.Simon Cooper (MID)
0
14.Gavin Terry (MID)
0