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Cambridge United Secures Victory at Memorial Stadium
Bristol, Gloucestershire – In a match held at the Memorial Stadium, Cambridge United triumphed over Bristol Rovers with a victory. The encounter, part of the first round of the League Cup, was characterized by Bristol Rovers’ dominance in possession (56%), although they were unable to convert it into goals.
Cambridge United, with 44% possession, proved more effective in front of goal. L. Appere opened the scoring in the 29th minute with an assist from S. Kaikai, giving the visitors the lead. Bristol Rovers attempted to respond, but Cambridge United’s defense remained steadfast.
The match saw a yellow card issued to K. Conteh of Bristol Rovers in the 23rd minute. Later, in the second half, J. Brophy of Cambridge United was also cautioned in the 68th minute.
In the 75th minute, R. Loft sealed the match with a goal assisted by J. Gibbons, securing the win for Cambridge United. Despite Bristol Rovers’ efforts to reduce the deficit, the match concluded with Cambridge United two, Bristol Rovers zero. Referee Oliver Mackey oversaw the match, which saw a total of 16 fouls committed by Bristol Rovers and 11 by Cambridge United.
Substitutions bristol rovers: at minute 46 J. Sparkes came in and B. Bilongo went out., at minute 46 A. Kilgour came in and T. Moore went out., at minute 61 I. Hutchinson came in and O. Dewsbury went out., at minute 61 M. Southam-Hales came in and J. Senior went out., at minute 61 E. Harrison came in and F. Cavegn went out.
Substitutions cambridge united: at minute 66 S. Kaikai came in and J. Brophy went out., at minute 66 P. Mpanzu came in and D. Ball went out., at minute 67 L. Appere came in and R. Loft went out., at minute 76 E. Kachunga came in and B. Knight went out., at minute 83 S. McLoughlin came in and G. Hoddle went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Bristol Rovers
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