Match Report
| Crewe Alexandra | Crewe Alexandra |  |  | Chelsea | Chelsea | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Roberto Alves | R. Alves |  | 64 | G |  | 1 | | G | 70 |  | David Edghill | D. Edghill | |||||||||
| Aaron Barrett | A. Barrett | | 74 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 76 | | Robert Luzhny | R. Luzhny | |||||||||
| Andy Wright-Phillips | A. Wright-Phillips | | 64 | D | | 3 | | D | 66 | | Ben Britton | B. Britton | |||||||||
| Gavin Carragher | G. Carragher | | 64 | D | | 4 | | D | 63 |  | Carlos Butragueno | C. Butragueno | |||||||||
| James Mann | J. Mann | | 53 | D | | 5 | | M | 79 |  | Francesco De Palma | F. De Palma | |||||||||
| Neil Venus | N. Venus | | 65 | M | | 6 | | M | 78 | | Tommy Henry | T. Henry | |||||||||
| Stephen Pearson | S. Pearson | | 63 | M | | 7 | | M | 67 |  | Niels Visser | N. Visser | |||||||||
| Simon Dyer | S. Dyer | | 63 | M | | 8 | | M | 62 | | Steven Potts | S. Potts | |||||||||
| Paul Rufus | P. Rufus | | 67 | A | | 9 | | A | 67 | | Luke Clegg | L. Clegg | |||||||||
| Alistair Marr | A. Marr | | 66 | A | | 10 | | A | 64 |  | Tomas Thern | T. Thern | |||||||||
| Harvey Greening | H. Greening | | 60 | A | | 11 | | A | 61 | | Ronnie Southgate | R. Southgate | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Alexandra Stadium where Crewe Alexandra play host to Chelsea. A crowd of 19,983 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Crewe Alexandra are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Chelsea appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Crewe Alexandra are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Chelsea appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0Crewe Alexandra start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.15
0-0Andy Wright-Phillips makes a probing pass to Stephen Pearson. Stephen Pearson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alistair Marr. Alistair Marr knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to David Edghill who gathers it comfortably.
10.36
0-0Neil Venus catches Niels Visser on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Niels Visser stretches but gets up unharmed.
20.39
1-0Gavin Carragher makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Neil Venus. Neil Venus knocks the ball forward to Paul Rufus. Paul Rufus goes all the way! Paul Rufus tries a spectacular strike. David Edghill is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
26.44
1-0Neil Venus kicks a strong pass forward to Paul Rufus. Paul Rufus shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
38.16
Niels Visser passes the ball forward to Luke Clegg. Luke Clegg goes all the way! Luke Clegg takes a shot at goal. Roberto Alves is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
45.00
1-1Ben Britton knocks the ball to his team mate, Niels Visser. Niels Visser flicks the ball to his team mate, Tomas Thern. Tomas Thern makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ronnie Southgate. Ronnie Southgate makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Roberto Alves manages to gather it comfortably.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
The second half starts with Chelsea kicking off!
47.35
Andy Wright-Phillips deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stephen Pearson. Stephen Pearson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alistair Marr. Alistair Marr goes all the way! Alistair Marr tries a spectacular strike which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
53.03
Carlos Butragueno makes a probing pass to Francesco De Palma. Francesco De Palma controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Tomas Thern. Tomas Thern whips in a cross ball towards Luke Clegg. Luke Clegg powers a header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
54.51
2-1Andy Wright-Phillips hacks Tomas Thern from behind! Andy Wright-Phillips is warned by the referee! Tomas Thern stretches but gets up unharmed.
55.10
2-1Ben Britton controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Tommy Henry. Tommy Henry controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Luke Clegg. Luke Clegg makes a probing pass to Ronnie Southgate but he's offside!
59.36
Niels Visser makes a probing pass to Ronnie Southgate. Ronnie Southgate lofts in a cross ball towards Luke Clegg. Luke Clegg connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it is tipped over by Roberto Alves.
60.25
Neil Venus makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alistair Marr. Alistair Marr knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
63.27
Andy Wright-Phillips kicks a strong pass forward to Neil Venus. Neil Venus knocks the ball to his team mate, Paul Rufus. Paul Rufus shoots from 25 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
66.00
Stephen Pearson kicks a strong pass forward to Paul Rufus. Paul Rufus goes all the way! Paul Rufus makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
71.15
Alistair Marr comes in with a late challenge on Robert Luzhny. Alistair Marr is warned by the referee! Robert Luzhny stretches but gets up unharmed.
72.16
Neil Venus makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Paul Rufus. Paul Rufus tries a spectacular long range effort but it curls horrendously wide!
75.10
Simon Dyer controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Paul Rufus. Paul Rufus sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
78.14
2-1Niels Visser clumsily knocks into Neil Venus. Niels Visser is warned by the referee! Neil Venus gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
81.56
Simon Dyer knocks the ball to his team mate, Alistair Marr. Alistair Marr finds some space and shoots from distance. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Alistair Marr!
84.03
Niels Visser flicks the ball to his team mate, Luke Clegg. Luke Clegg shoots from outside the area but it curls horrendously wide!
85.15
Neil Venus makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alistair Marr. Alistair Marr finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
87.47
Niels Visser makes a simple pass to Luke Clegg. Luke Clegg knocks in a cross ball towards Ronnie Southgate. Ronnie Southgate directs the ball goalwards with his head. Roberto Alves manages to gather it comfortably.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Paul Rufus 20 Alistair Marr 47, 82 | Luke Clegg 38 |