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Blackpool beat Cambridge United in a thrilling match
Blackpool beat Cambridge United 5-3 in a thrilling match full of goals and emotions at the Cledara Abbey Stadium. The match was the third round of the League One and was played on August 24, 2024 in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire.
The hosts started dominating possession of the ball, but it was the visitors who opened the scoring in the 5th minute thanks to a goal by J. Husband. The striker received a pass from L. Evans and finished with precision to make it 0-1.
Cambridge United responded with a goal by S. Lavery in the 28th minute, after an assist by D. Andrew. The local joy was short-lived, as Blackpool regained the lead thanks to a new goal by J. Husband in the 38th minute, after a pass from L. Evans. One minute later, K. Joseph scored the 1-3 for the visitors.
The first half ended with a yellow card for L. Bennett of Cambridge United.
In the second half, Blackpool continued their dominance and extended their lead thanks to a goal by D. Ballard in the 53rd minute.
Cambridge United tried to react and managed to discount in the 59th minute with a goal by D. Andrew. However, Blackpool scored again in the 72nd minute thanks to B. Njoku, who took advantage of an assist by S. Lavery.
Cambridge United’s reaction was immediate. S. Lavery scored his second goal in the 75th minute, but it was not enough to avoid defeat.
Blackpool finished the game with a total of 4 yellow cards, while Cambridge United received 2.
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Substitutions cambridge united: at minute 46 J. Stokes came in and J. Brophy went out., at minute 71 M. L. Emmanuel came in and S. Kaikai went out., at minute 71 B. Njoku came in and D. Barton went out.
Substitutions blackpool: at minute 62 J. Rhodes came in and D. Ballard went out., at minute 74 E. Embleton came in and A. Fletcher went out., at minute 86 S. Carey came in and O. Norburn went out., at minute 86 J. Lawrence-Gabriel came in and H. Coulson went out., at minute 86 R. Apter came in and K. Joseph went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Cambridge United
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