Match Report
| Crewe Alexandra | Crewe Alexandra |  |  | Barnsley | Barnsley | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Matt Stuart | M. Stuart |  | 53 | G |  | 1 | | G | 44 | | Stan Palmer | S. Palmer | |||||||||
| Richard Milburn | R. Milburn | | 68 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 53 | | Nwankwo Collymore | N. Collymore | |||||||||
| Alistair Stewart | A. Stewart | | 67 | D | | 3 | | D | 42 | | Scott Draper | S. Draper | |||||||||
| Alan Carter | A. Carter | | 59 | D | | 4 | | D | 39 | | Marc Wetherall | M. Wetherall | |||||||||
| Robert Fletcher | R. Fletcher | | 78 | M | | 5 | | D | 39 | | Seth Mcleod | S. Mcleod | |||||||||
| Les Milligan | L. Milligan | | 67 | M | | 6 | | M | 62 | | Gareth Finney | G. Finney | |||||||||
| Mamadou Lebrun | M. Lebrun |  | 57 | M | | 7 | | M | 52 | | Darren Beresford | D. Beresford | |||||||||
| Peter Wright | P. Wright | | 56 | M | | 8 | | M | 48 | | Brian Hapgood | B. Hapgood | |||||||||
| Terry Le Saux | T. Le Saux | | 80 | A | | 9 | | A | 54 | | Greg Montague | G. Montague | |||||||||
| Wes Wright-Phillips | W. Wright-Phillips | | 63 | A | | 10 | | A | 51 | | Spencer Laver | S. Laver | |||||||||
| Kieron Etherington | K. Etherington | | 60 | A | | 11 | | A | 48 | | Isaiah Lawton | I. Lawton | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Alexandra Stadium where Crewe Alexandra play Barnsley in this league cup game. A crowd of 8,564 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Crewe Alexandra are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Barnsley appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Crewe Alexandra are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Barnsley appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0Crewe Alexandra kick off!
3.12
0-0Alan Carter comes in with a late challenge on Isaiah Lawton. The referee calls over Alan Carter and warns him to calm down! Isaiah Lawton gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
4.08
1-0Alan Carter brings the ball forward. Alan Carter decides to run forward with the ball. Alan Carter makes a simple pass to Wes Wright-Phillips. Wes Wright-Phillips shoots from just inside the box. Stan Palmer is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
8.53
1-0Brian Hapgood clumsily knocks into Les Milligan. Brian Hapgood is warned by the referee! Les Milligan hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
21.10
1-0Brian Hapgood controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Spencer Laver. Spencer Laver controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
24.17
1-0Darren Beresford knocks the ball forward to Greg Montague. Greg Montague passes the ball forward but Spencer Laver is offside!
26.10
Les Milligan makes a probing pass to Wes Wright-Phillips. Wes Wright-Phillips kicks a strong pass forward to Terry Le Saux but the referee indicates it's offside!
28.48
Les Milligan passes the ball forward to Kieron Etherington. Kieron Etherington plays a perfect one-two with Terry Le Saux and rushes in on goal... Kieron Etherington shows great control and tries a shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
30.39
1-0Scott Draper deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gareth Finney. Gareth Finney passes the ball forward to Spencer Laver. Spencer Laver knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Matt Stuart who gathers it comfortably.
33.36
Scott Draper hacks Wes Wright-Phillips from behind! The referee calls over Scott Draper and warns him to calm down! Wes Wright-Phillips hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
34.22
Mamadou Lebrun passes the ball forward to Terry Le Saux. Terry Le Saux knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
39.00
1-0Robert Fletcher knocks the ball forward to Terry Le Saux. Terry Le Saux goes all the way! Terry Le Saux tries a spectacular strike. It curls slightly but Stan Palmer manages to gather it comfortably.
40.31
Marc Wetherall controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Darren Beresford. Darren Beresford makes a probing pass to Spencer Laver. Spencer Laver sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's miles wide!
42.37
Alan Carter threads the ball through to Peter Wright. Peter Wright passes the ball forward to Kieron Etherington. Kieron Etherington shoots from 25 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
44.16
Marc Wetherall chips the ball to his team mate, Gareth Finney. Gareth Finney controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Spencer Laver. Spencer Laver finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
Barnsley kick off!
49.10
Brian Hapgood hacks Les Milligan from behind! The referee calls over Brian Hapgood again and warns him to calm down! Les Milligan runs off the knock.
55.05
Gareth Finney passes the ball forward to Isaiah Lawton. Isaiah Lawton makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Greg Montague. Greg Montague shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
59.54
Nwankwo Collymore deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gareth Finney. Gareth Finney makes a simple pass to Spencer Laver. Spencer Laver lofts in a cross ball towards Isaiah Lawton. Isaiah Lawton directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's miles wide!
60.28
Brian Hapgood controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Greg Montague. Greg Montague shoots from 25 yards which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
63.28
Gareth Finney passes the ball forward to Greg Montague. Greg Montague flicks the ball to his team mate, Spencer Laver. Spencer Laver shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Matt Stuart easily smothers it!
67.52
Scott Draper clumsily knocks into Peter Wright. The referee calls over Scott Draper again and warns him to calm down! Peter Wright stretches but gets up unharmed.
69.24
Les Milligan kicks a strong pass forward to Wes Wright-Phillips. Wes Wright-Phillips goes all the way! Wes Wright-Phillips tries a spectacular strike. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Wes Wright-Phillips!
72.16
Marc Wetherall passes the ball forward to Gareth Finney. Gareth Finney flicks the ball to his team mate, Greg Montague. Greg Montague whips in a cross ball towards Spencer Laver. Spencer Laver flicks the ball with his head but it flies wide!
79.38
Marc Wetherall chips the ball to his team mate, Darren Beresford. Darren Beresford makes a beautiful solo run. Darren Beresford makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Spencer Laver but he's offside!
85.13
Scott Draper passes the ball forward to Brian Hapgood. Brian Hapgood threads the ball through to Greg Montague. Greg Montague shoots from outside the area but he balloons it over the crossbar!
89.54
Les Milligan controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Wes Wright-Phillips. Wes Wright-Phillips makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Terry Le Saux but he's offside!
90.00
Seth Mcleod makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Darren Beresford. Darren Beresford advances with the ball. Darren Beresford kicks a strong pass forward to Isaiah Lawton. Isaiah Lawton tries a spectacular strike but it goes wide for a goal kick.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
The game is drawn at 2-2 and so goes to penalties!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Full Time Score
Normal Play Goals
Penalty Shootout
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
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Scorers
| Wes Wright-Phillips 4, 69 | Greg Montague 55, 60 |