Match Report
| Cambridge United | Cambridge United |  |  | Hull City | Hull City | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Bill Beckham | B. Beckham |  | 39 | G |  |  | 1 | | | G | 45 | | Nicky Kasper | N. Kasper | |||||||
| Tim Chivu | T. Chivu |  | 51 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 62 | | Syd Makin | S. Makin | |||||||||
| Anthony Stockdale | A. Stockdale | | 50 | D | | 3 | | D | 45 | | Alfred Mustoe | A. Mustoe | |||||||||
| Craig Lineker | C. Lineker | | 48 | D | | 4 | | D | 43 | | Nigel Cadamarteri | N. Cadamarteri | |||||||||
| Jonathan Power | J. Power | | 47 | D | | 5 | | M | 49 | | Alun Jobson | A. Jobson | |||||||||
| Andy Tiler | A. Tiler | | 52 | M | | 6 | | M | 47 | | Phil Shields | P. Shields | |||||||||
| Eoin Mowbray | E. Mowbray | | 47 | M | | 7 | | M | 42 | | Norman Impey | N. Impey | |||||||||
| Max Gerrard | M. Gerrard | | 46 | M | | 8 | | M | 41 | | Nwankwo Shaw | N. Shaw | |||||||||
| Ralph Neville | R. Neville | | 42 | A | | 9 | | M | 37 | | Daniele Vieira | D. Vieira | |||||||||
| Alexander Cole | A. Cole | | 37 | A | | 10 | | A | 53 | | Peter Stone | P. Stone | |||||||||
| Dean Lawton | D. Lawton | | 33 | A | | 11 | | A | 51 |  | Tiago Marques | T. Marques | |||||||||
| Henry Hughes | H. Hughes | | 45 | M | | 12 | | A | 49 | | Marc Gardner | M. Gardner | |||||||||
| Marvin Sheringham | M. Sheringham | | 45 | M | | 13 | | A | 48 | | Paul Higginbotham | P. Higginbotham | |||||||||
| Duncan Kirkland | D. Kirkland | | 43 | M | | 14 | | G | 45 | | Robert Hunt | R. Hunt | |||||||||
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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at R Costings Abbey Stadium where Cambridge United play host to Hull City. A crowd of 2,562 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Cambridge United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Hull City appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Today's match is refereed by Steve Lampard.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Cambridge United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Hull City appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Today's match is refereed by Steve Lampard.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Hull City get the match underway!
2.34
0-0Syd Makin flicks a high pass forward to Alun Jobson who brings the ball under control. Alun Jobson sees a break and surges forward. Alun Jobson plays a quick one-two with Tiago Marques and rushes in on goal... Alun Jobson rockets a shot on goal. It curls slightly but Bill Beckham manages to gather it.
3.35
0-0Anthony Stockdale comes in with a late challenge on Tiago Marques. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Tiago Marques stretches but gets up unharmed.
4.18
0-0Craig Lineker flicks the ball to his team mate, Andy Tiler. Showing composure, Andy Tiler plays the ball forward to Alexander Cole. Alexander Cole knocks in a cross ball towards Ralph Neville. Ralph Neville is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
6.56
1-0Eoin Mowbray plays the ball forward to Alexander Cole. Alexander Cole whips in a cross ball towards Dean Lawton. Dean Lawton outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Dean Lawton!
12.01
Phil Shields makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Peter Stone. Peter Stone shoots from distance. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
14.22
1-0Jonathan Power surges forward with the ball. Jonathan Power flicks a high ball forward to Dean Lawton who takes it down. Dean Lawton knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
18.55
Andy Tiler deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dean Lawton. Dean Lawton knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Nigel Cadamarteri.
22.56
Max Gerrard barges into Alun Jobson. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Alun Jobson runs off the knock.
28.09
Anthony Stockdale receives the ball from a throw-in from Jonathan Power. Anthony Stockdale hits a low pass to Andy Tiler. Andy Tiler sees a break and surges forward. Andy Tiler lofts in a cross ball towards Ralph Neville. Ralph Neville knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
32.28
Andy Tiler flicks a high pass forward. Dean Lawton collects the pass. Dean Lawton lofts in a cross ball towards Alexander Cole. Alexander Cole powers a header at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
33.53
Anthony Stockdale makes a beautiful solo run. Anthony Stockdale flicks a high pass forward. Dean Lawton collects the pass. Dean Lawton knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Nicky Kasper who gathers it comfortably.
34.30
Max Gerrard hits a low pass to Ralph Neville. Ralph Neville knocks in a cross ball towards Dean Lawton. With a superhuman jump, Dean Lawton connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it misses the target by a large margin!
40.52
Phil Shields flicks a high pass forward. Tiago Marques holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Tiago Marques shoots from outside the area but it flies wide!
44.31
Daniele Vieira threads the ball through to Tiago Marques. Tiago Marques knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
Nigel Cadamarteri plays the ball forward to Daniele Vieira. Daniele Vieira flicks a high pass forward. Peter Stone holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Peter Stone lofts in a cross ball towards Tiago Marques. Tiago Marques is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Bill Beckham with no chance!! Goal for Hull City!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Cambridge United appear unchanged since the first half. Hull City also appear unchanged since the first half. The Hull City players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The whistle blows and Cambridge United kick off!
53.31
Phil Shields threads the ball through to Peter Stone. Peter Stone knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Bill Beckham who gathers it comfortably.
57.56
2-1Tiago Marques hacks Anthony Stockdale from behind! The referee brings Tiago Marques to one side and gives him a warning! Anthony Stockdale stretches but gets up unharmed.
60.10
2-1Hull City have made 2 substitutions with Marc Gardner replacing Nigel Cadamarteri and Robert Hunt replacing Peter Stone .
66.09
Craig Lineker knocks the ball forward to Eoin Mowbray. Eoin Mowbray flicks a high pass forward. Ralph Neville holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ralph Neville controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
69.23
Alun Jobson clumsily knocks into Max Gerrard. Alun Jobson is given a warning by the referee! Max Gerrard stretches but gets up unharmed.
73.44
With vision, Nwankwo Shaw picks a pass forward to Robert Hunt. Robert Hunt makes a defence splitting pass to Tiago Marques. Tiago Marques strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
77.48
Hull City have made a substitution with Paul Higginbotham replacing Norman Impey .
90.00
2-1Max Gerrard barges into Phil Shields. The referee warns Max Gerrard to calm down! Phil Shields gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
2
2
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
3
2
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
50%
50%
Play Area
31.1%
45.9%
23%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Ralph Neville of Cambridge United |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Bill Beckham (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Tim Chivu (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Anthony Stockdale (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 4. | Craig Lineker (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Jonathan Power (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Andy Tiler (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Eoin Mowbray (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Max Gerrard (MID) | | 5 |
| 9. | Ralph Neville (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 10. | Alexander Cole (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Dean Lawton (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Henry Hughes (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Marvin Sheringham (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Duncan Kirkland (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Nicky Kasper (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Syd Makin (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Alfred Mustoe (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Nigel Cadamarteri (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Alun Jobson (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Phil Shields (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Norman Impey (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Nwankwo Shaw (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Daniele Vieira (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Peter Stone (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Tiago Marques (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Marc Gardner (ATT) | 6 | |
| 13. | Paul Higginbotham (ATT) | 6 | |
| 14. | Robert Hunt (GK) | 6 | |