Cambridge United 1 : 2 Exeter City - Grecians off the mark at U's
Posted Wednesday, September 17, 2014 by PA
Exeter came from behind to beat Cambridge 2-1 and gain their first victory of the season at the Abbey Stadium.
Issa Diallo's wayward pass set the Grecians away in the 63rd minute, allowing Graham Cummins to play in strike partner Alex Nicholls who slotted the winner beyond Chris Dunn via the far post.
The visitors' hopes of gaining an opening win seemed unlikely early on as the U's took the lead inside eight minutes, Ryan Bird sweeping home from close range after Richard Tait's cross squirmed into his path.
Paul Tisdale's side sprung into life nine minutes later when Nicholls angled a perfect through ball to Cummins, who beat Dunn to bring the score level.
They nearly took the lead moments later when David Wheeler glanced a cross onto the post, and in the 27th minute Matt Grimes slammed a brilliant free-kick onto the same upright with Dunn well beaten.
The hosts struggled to test Christy Pym in the Exeter goal thereafter. Substitute Liam Hurst's effort from range was parried but the visitors claimed a deserved win.
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