Match Report


Cambridge UnitedCambridge United     Bristol RoversBristol Rovers
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Bill BeckhamB. Beckham39
G
captain1
G
58Nicholas DeanN. Dean
Tim ChivuT. Chivu51
D
2
D
59Ronald BlinkerR. Blinker
Anthony StockdaleA. Stockdale50
D
3captain
D
57Adam NewbyA. Newby
Craig LinekerC. Lineker48
D
4
D
50Colin GreavesC. Greaves
Jonathan PowerJ. Power47
D
5
D
44Greg WinterburnG. Winterburn
Andy TilerA. Tiler52
M
6
M
66Niccolo LumsdonN. Lumsdon
Eoin MowbrayE. Mowbray47
M
7
M
61Jose PoulardJ. Poulard
Max GerrardM. Gerrard46
M
8
A
64Julian HendrieJ. Hendrie
Ralph NevilleR. Neville42
A
9
A
56Adriano BianconeA. Biancone
Brian HulmeB. Hulme38
A
10
A
47Dean LoweD. Lowe
Alexander ColeA. Cole37
A
11
A
42Phil HarleyP. Harley
 
Marvin SheringhamM. Sheringham45
M
12
M
58Florian SeifertF. Seifert
Duncan KirklandD. Kirkland43
M
13
M
54Tim ShearerT. Shearer
Stuart StewartS. Stewart41
D
14
M
54Ronnie CoppingerR. Coppinger

Cafe Lantana
today's match is sponsored by Cafe Lantana
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at R Costings Abbey Stadium where Cambridge United play host to Bristol Rovers. A crowd of 2,738 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Cambridge United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Bristol Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Paul Lee.


0.00
Bristol Rovers get the match underway!
3.19
Max Gerrard makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ralph Neville. Ralph Neville shoots from distance but it's a woeful effort!
6.30
Colin Greaves passes the ball forward to Jose Poulard. Jose Poulard passes the ball forward to Adriano Biancone. Adriano Biancone shoots from 25 yards. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
10.50
Max Gerrard deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Brian Hulme. Brian Hulme knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Colin Greaves.
12.44
Andy Tiler passes the ball forward to Alexander Cole. Alexander Cole knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ronald Blinker.
14.00
Max Gerrard hits a low pass to Alexander Cole. Alexander Cole lofts in a cross ball towards Brian Hulme. Brian Hulme makes a looping header on goal. Nicholas Dean gathers the ball up comfortably. Good save!
15.08
Craig Lineker breaks forward. Craig Lineker flicks a high pass forward. Brian Hulme controls it well on his chest. Brian Hulme knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Greg Winterburn.
18.18
Greg Winterburn flicks a high pass forward. Jose Poulard holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jose Poulard threads a neat ball through to Dean Lowe. Dean Lowe lofts in a cross ball towards Phil Harley. With a superhuman jump, Phil Harley connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Bill Beckham manages to gather it easily.
20.36
Niccolo Lumsdon threads a neat ball through to Phil Harley. Phil Harley whips in a cross ball towards Dean Lowe. Dean Lowe makes a convincing header but it is miles over!
30.52
Anthony Stockdale passes the ball forward to Andy Tiler. With vision, Andy Tiler plays the ball forward to Ralph Neville. Ralph Neville knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ronald Blinker.
32.33
Niccolo Lumsdon catches Max Gerrard on the ankles. Niccolo Lumsdon is warned by the referee! Max Gerrard hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
34.09
Seeing Niccolo Lumsdon's run, Jose Poulard quickly throws the ball into his path. Niccolo Lumsdon threads a neat ball through to Dean Lowe. Dean Lowe lofts in a cross ball towards Phil Harley. Phil Harley outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it misses the target by a large margin!
42.47
Jose Poulard deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dean Lowe. Dean Lowe knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Craig Lineker.
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. Bristol Rovers also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Cambridge United start the second half!
48.15
Andy Tiler flicks the ball to his team mate, Brian Hulme. Brian Hulme knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Nicholas Dean who gathers it comfortably.
53.42
Jose Poulard makes a simple pass to Julian Hendrie. Julian Hendrie whips in a cross ball towards Phil Harley. Phil Harley connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
60.22
Bristol Rovers have made 3 substitutions with Florian Seifert replacing Colin Greaves, Tim Shearer replacing Julian Hendrie and Ronnie Coppinger replacing Dean Lowe .
65.21
Jose Poulard kicks a strong pass forward to Phil Harley. Phil Harley threads a neat ball through to Ronnie Coppinger. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Ronnie Coppinger provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it rises well off target!
66.43
Jose Poulard makes a probing pass to Phil Harley. Phil Harley plays a scrappy one-two with Tim Shearer and advances towards the goal... Phil Harley shoots from just inside the box but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
67.30
Jose Poulard knocks the ball to his team mate, Ronnie Coppinger. Ronnie Coppinger tries a spectacular long range effort but it is miles over!
69.41
Florian Seifert receives the ball from a throw-in from Adam Newby. Florian Seifert hits a low pass to Niccolo Lumsdon. Niccolo Lumsdon controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Adriano Biancone. Adriano Biancone finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Bristol Rovers!
72.47
Bristol Rovers are dictating the run of play here today.
75.47
Craig Lineker flicks the ball to his team mate, Andy Tiler. Andy Tiler passes the ball forward to Brian Hulme. Brian Hulme plays a one-two with Alexander Cole and advances towards the goal... Brian Hulme rockets a shot on goal but it is shockingly off target!
78.11
Eoin Mowbray knocks the ball forward to Brian Hulme. Brian Hulme passes the ball forward to Ralph Neville. Ralph Neville tries a spectacular strike but it rises well off target!
79.40
Jose Poulard controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Adriano Biancone. Adriano Biancone knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Craig Lineker.
84.21
Anthony Stockdale controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Max Gerrard. Max Gerrard sees Brian Hulme in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Brian Hulme knocks in a cross ball towards Ralph Neville. Ralph Neville rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball comes off Adam Newby and the loose ball is cleared up field.
85.59
Jose Poulard flicks the ball to his team mate, Adriano Biancone. Adriano Biancone whips in a cross ball towards Phil Harley. Phil Harley connects with a diving header. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Cambridge United

Bristol Rovers
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
2
2
Shots off Target
3
8
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
50%
50%
Play Area
26.9%
48.7%
24.4%

Scorers
Adriano Biancone 69

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Adriano Biancone of Bristol Rovers

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

1.Nicholas Dean (GK)
6
2.Ronald Blinker (DEF)
6
3.Adam Newby (DEF)
6
4.Colin Greaves (DEF)
6
5.Greg Winterburn (DEF)
6
6.Niccolo Lumsdon (MID)
8
7.Jose Poulard (MID)
9
8.Julian Hendrie (ATT)
6
9.Adriano Biancone (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Dean Lowe (ATT)
6
11.Phil Harley (ATT)
7
 
12.Florian Seifert (MID)
7
13.Tim Shearer (MID)
6
14.Ronnie Coppinger (MID)
6