Cambridge slumped to a fourth defeat in a row after conceding two penalties and an own goal against Hereford.

Ryan Bowman put the Bulls ahead from the spot after the referee penalised Liam Hughes for hand ball.

Sub Tom Shaw equalised from 20 yards, but Rossi Jarvis then diverted Sam Clucas's shot into his own net.

Cambridge's hopes were finally snuffed out when Harrison Dunk fouled Marlon Jackson and Bowman converted the penalty, his 17th goal of the season.

Lineup, Bookings (7) & Substitutions (5)

Cambridge United

  • 24 Ross
  • 02 Roberts
  • 03 Anderson (Shaw - 46' )
  • 04 Coulson
  • 12 McAuley
  • 11 Dunk
  • 16 Jarvis Booked
  • 18 Berry Booked (Reed - 77' )
  • 09 Gash Booked
  • 10 Elliott Booked (Brighton - 69' )
  • 17 Hughes

Substitutes

  • 01 Hedge
  • 22 Wassmer
  • 26 Brighton
  • 06 Shaw
  • 08 Reed

Hereford

  • 01 Bittner
  • 02 Gallinagh
  • 06 Graham
  • 14 Stam
  • 27 Musa
  • 07 Watkins Booked (McDonald - 80' )
  • 15 James Booked
  • 18 Clucas
  • 21 O'Keefe Booked
  • 10 Sharp (Jackson - 62' )
  • 19 Bowman

Substitutes

  • 03 Heath
  • 08 Carruthers
  • 26 McDonald
  • 22 Smikle
  • 09 Jackson
Ref: Hopkins
Att: 2,171

Match Stats

Shots

11 9

On target

6 5

Corners

3 6

Fouls

11 11

Live Text Commentary

90:00 +4:15 Full time

Full Time The referee signals the end of the game.

90:00 +1:58

Inswinging corner taken from the left by-line by Rossi Jarvis, Luke Graham manages to make a clearance.

89:34

Marlon Jackson produces a left-footed shot from just outside the penalty area that goes harmlessly over the target.

87:10

Unfair challenge on Stefan Stam by Jamie Reed results in a free kick. Free kick taken by James Bittner.

84:38

Ryan Bowman takes a shot. Save by Craig Ross.

82:26

Samuel Clucas takes the inswinging corner, Marlon Jackson concedes a free kick for a foul on Craig Ross. Direct free kick taken by Craig Ross.

81:54

Inswinging corner taken left-footed by Samuel Clucas from the right by-line to the near post, clearance by Rory McAuley.

81:30

Samuel Clucas takes a shot. Josh Coulson gets a block in.

79:37 Substitution

Substitution Rod McDonald joins the action as a substitute, replacing Marley Watkins.

78:29

Marley Watkins challenges Harrison Dunk unfairly and gives away a free kick. The ball is delivered by James Brighton, Header from deep inside the area by Kevin Roberts goes harmlessly over the crossbar.

76:42 Substitution

Substitution Jamie Reed comes on in place of Luke Berry.

76:21

Liam Hughes takes a shot from just outside the penalty area clears the crossbar.

74:19 Goal scored

Goal - Ryan Bowman - Cambridge 1 - 3 Hereford Ryan Bowman scores a placed penalty. Cambridge Utd 1-3 Hereford.

73:14

Harrison Dunk gives away a Penalty for an unfair challenge on Marlon Jackson.

70:37 Goal scored

Goal - Rossi Jarvis - Cambridge 1 - 2 Hereford Own goal by Rossi Jarvis. Cambridge Utd 1-2 Hereford.

68:48 Substitution

Substitution James Brighton comes on in place of Tom Elliott.

66:38

Unfair challenge on Stefan Stam by Tom Elliott results in a free kick. Free kick taken by Stefan Stam.

65:48

Kevin Roberts delivers the ball, Tom Elliott takes a shot. Save by James Bittner.

63:28

Rossi Jarvis restarts play with the free kick.

63:28 Booking

Booking Caution for Marley Watkins.

63:17

Marley Watkins gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Harrison Dunk.

61:11

Kingsley James takes the direct free kick.

61:11 Substitution

Substitution Marlon Jackson comes on in place of Chris Sharp.

61:11 Booking

Booking The referee cautions Michael Gash for dissent.

60:41

Unfair challenge on Stefan Stam by Michael Gash results in a free kick.

55:44

Chris Sharp gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Rory McAuley. Direct free kick taken by Rossi Jarvis.

55:01

The offside flag is raised against Tom Elliott. James Bittner takes the indirect free kick.

52:52

Marley Watkins shoots direct from the free kick.

52:52 Booking

Booking The referee books Luke Berry for unsporting behaviour.

52:45

Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Kingsley James by Luke Berry.

50:45 Goal scored

Goal - Tom Shaw - Cambridge 1 - 1 Hereford Goal scored by Tom Shaw from just outside the penalty area to the bottom left corner of the goal. Cambridge Utd 1-1 Hereford.

50:03

Free kick awarded for a foul by Chris Sharp on Josh Coulson. Free kick taken by Craig Ross.

48:52

Rossi Jarvis gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Chris Sharp. The free kick is delivered right-footed by Marley Watkins from left channel, clearance by Josh Coulson.

47:44

Luke Berry produces a right-footed shot from inside the area that goes over the bar.

45:46

Tom Elliott fouled by Luke Graham, the ref awards a free kick. Rossi Jarvis takes the direct free kick.

45:02 Substitution

Substitution Joe Anderson leaves the field to be replaced by Tom Shaw.

45:01

The referee gets the second half started.

45:00 +3:17 Half time

Half Time The half-time whistle blows.

45:00 +2:09

The ball is sent over by Harrison Dunk, Tom Elliott takes a shot. Save by James Bittner.

45:00 +0:07

Luke Graham fouled by Michael Gash, the ref awards a free kick. James Bittner takes the free kick.

40:45

Foul by Joshua O'Keefe on Michael Gash, free kick awarded. A cross is delivered by Joe Anderson, Tom Elliott takes a shot. James Bittner makes a save.

40:07 Booking

Booking Rossi Jarvis booked.

39:41 Goal scored

Goal - Ryan Bowman - Cambridge 0 - 1 Hereford Penalty taken right-footed by Ryan Bowman and scored. Cambridge Utd 0-1 Hereford.

38:38

Josh Coulson is adjudged to have handled the ball.

37:59

Corner taken right-footed by Marley Watkins.

35:50

Joe Anderson takes the inswinging corner, Rossi Jarvis takes a shot. Blocked by Joshua O'Keefe.

35:26

Ryan Bowman takes a shot. Save made by Craig Ross.

33:59

Michael Gash challenges Luke Graham unfairly and gives away a free kick. Samuel Clucas crosses the ball, Headed effort from inside the box by Joshua O'Keefe misses to the right of the target.

31:55

Direct free kick taken by James Bittner.

31:55 Booking

Booking Tom Elliott goes into the book for unsporting behaviour.

31:40

Free kick awarded for a foul by Tom Elliott on Luke Graham.

30:27

Samuel Clucas takes a shot. Save by Craig Ross.

29:19

Harrison Dunk sends in a cross, Luke Berry takes a shot. Save by James Bittner.

28:19

Shot by Joshua O'Keefe from outside the box goes high over the crossbar.

25:50

The ball is swung over by Harrison Dunk.

25:08

Tom Elliott challenges Stefan Stam unfairly and gives away a free kick. James Bittner takes the free kick.

23:09

Marley Watkins takes the inswinging corner, clearance by Rory McAuley.

22:31

Corner taken left-footed by Samuel Clucas from the right by-line, clearance made by Josh Coulson.

22:15

Marley Watkins crosses the ball, Harrison Dunk gets a block in.

20:38

Liam Hughes produces a right-footed shot from just outside the box that goes wide left of the target.

20:17

The ball is crossed by Joe Anderson, clearance made by Stefan Stam.

19:08

Ryan Bowman takes a shot. Craig Ross makes a save.

18:20

Indirect free kick taken by James Bittner.

18:20 Booking

Booking Kingsley James shown a yellow card.

18:10

The assistant referee signals for offside against Joe Anderson.

16:01

The ball is sent over by Samuel Clucas, Corner taken short by Marley Watkins. Kevin Roberts gets a block in.

14:58

Unfair challenge on Luke Berry by James Musa results in a free kick. Direct free kick taken by Kevin Roberts.

12:05

Liam Hughes has shot on goal from just outside the box which goes wide of the right-hand upright.

11:12

Centre by Joe Anderson, save made by James Bittner.

8:43

Kevin Roberts restarts play with the free kick.

8:43 Booking

Booking The referee cautions Joshua O'Keefe for unsporting behaviour.

8:35

Free kick awarded for a foul by Joshua O'Keefe on Joe Anderson.

8:05

The ball is swung over by Michael Gash.

4:23

Free kick awarded for a foul by James Musa on Luke Berry. Inswinging corner taken by Rossi Jarvis from the left by-line played to the near post, Joe Anderson crosses the ball from the free kick right-footed from right channel, clearance by James Bittner. Clearance made by Kingsley James.

1:21

Tom Elliott challenges Stefan Stam unfairly and gives away a free kick. Direct free kick taken by James Bittner.

0:34

Foul by Chris Sharp on Josh Coulson, free kick awarded. Free kick taken by Craig Ross.

0:00

The game kicks-off.

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