Plymouth Argyle hold off Cambridge fightback for 3-2 victory

Summarised from 2 outlets · 3 reports · Updated 25 Oct, 08:02 · Archive

Plymouth Argyle won 3-2 at Cambridge United, with goals from Harvey White, Bim Pepple and an own goal securing the victory.

Plymouth Argyle won 3-2 at Cambridge United to inflict a rare home loss on the hosts. An own goal from Cambridge's Louis Appere gave Argyle the lead five minutes before half-time after Xavier Amaechi's corner. Harvey White doubled the advantage five minutes after the break with a deflected effort from outside the box.

Cambridge mounted a comeback, with Sulay Kaikai scoring at the back post. Bim Pepple's penalty made it 3-1 in the 74th minute after goalkeeper Jake Eastwood brought down Will Evans. Shayne Lavery scored for the third consecutive game four minutes from time to make it 3-2, but Plymouth held on despite intense late pressure.

Manager Tom Cleverley switched Plymouth from their usual 4-4-2 formation to 3-4-3, with Wes Harding deployed as a third central defender alongside Alex Mitchell and Julio Pleguezuelo. Cleverley told BBC Radio Devon the change proved successful and provided an alternative tactical plan. The victory moved Plymouth Argyle to fourth place in League One, leapfrogging Cambridge.

How it is being reported

• Cleverley happy as Argyle adapt to tactical changePlymouth Argyle boss Tom Cleverley says his side's 3-2 win at Cambridge United shows they can adapt to a different system.BBC Devon · 25 Oct, 07:43
• 'Real Plymouth Argyle performance' as Green Army help Pilgrims win at Cambridge“It’s promising that we can bounce back from a tough week at a place that only one away team has won in a year in the league.”PlymouthLive · 24 Oct, 19:20
• Plymouth Argyle hold off late Cambridge fightback to secure victoryGoals from Harvey White, Bim Pepple, and an own goal gave Argyle the 3-2 winPlymouthLive · 24 Oct, 17:33

In this story: Plymouth Argyle · Cambridge United · Harvey White · Bim Pepple · Tom Cleverley · Xavier Amaechi · Louis Appere · Sulay Kaikai

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