Match Report
| Crewe Alexandra | Crewe Alexandra |  |  | Liverpool | Liverpool | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Clive Palmer | C. Palmer |  | 59 | G |  | 1 | | G | 65 | | John Rankin | J. Rankin | |||||||||
| Gavin Carragher | G. Carragher | | 66 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 82 | | Brian Keane | B. Keane | |||||||||
| Dean Sherwood | D. Sherwood | | 66 | D | | 3 | | D | 67 | | Glynn Southgate | G. Southgate | |||||||||
| Andy Wright-Phillips | A. Wright-Phillips | | 65 | D | | 4 | | D | 64 | | Craig Simonsen | C. Simonsen | |||||||||
| David Gallagher | D. Gallagher | | 64 | D | | 5 | | M | 75 | | Richard Serrant | R. Serrant | |||||||||
| Stephen Pearson | S. Pearson | | 64 | M | | 6 | | M | 75 | | Fredrik Potts | F. Potts | |||||||||
| Bjarki Hardarson | B. Hardarson |  | 60 | M | | 7 | | M | 70 | | Ross Izzet | R. Izzet | |||||||||
| David Standing | D. Standing | | 60 | M | | 8 | | M | 65 |  | Anton Backes | A. Backes | |||||||||
| Marshall Russell | M. Russell |  | 59 | A | | 9 | | A | 74 | | Craig Gower | C. Gower | |||||||||
| Eoin Croft | E. Croft | | 58 | A | | 10 | | A | 64 | | Greg Carter | G. Carter | |||||||||
| Sebastiao Antunes | S. Antunes |  | 57 | A | | 11 | | A | 54 |  | Billy McGrory | B. McGrory | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Alexandra Stadium where Crewe Alexandra play Liverpool in this league cup game. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Crewe Alexandra are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Liverpool appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Crewe Alexandra are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Liverpool appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0Crewe Alexandra start the match!
6.45
0-0Gavin Carragher deftly passes the ball to his team mate, David Standing. David Standing sees space and advances. David Standing finds some space and shoots from distance but it is miles over!
8.46
Stephen Pearson knocks the ball to his team mate, Eoin Croft. Eoin Croft whips in a cross ball towards Sebastiao Antunes. Sebastiao Antunes is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
9.35
0-0Andy Wright-Phillips surges forward with the ball. Andy Wright-Phillips deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eoin Croft. Eoin Croft knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
10.28
0-0Fredrik Potts makes a simple pass to Billy McGrory. Billy McGrory shoots from outside the area. Clive Palmer easily smothers it.
21.21
Bjarki Hardarson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Marshall Russell. Marshall Russell knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
24.30
Ross Izzet surges forward with the ball. Ross Izzet knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
27.44
0-0Craig Gower barges into Andy Wright-Phillips. Craig Gower is given a warning by the referee! Andy Wright-Phillips runs off the knock.
30.56
Bjarki Hardarson flicks the ball to his team mate, Marshall Russell. Marshall Russell lofts in a cross ball towards Sebastiao Antunes. Sebastiao Antunes heads the ball goalwards but John Rankin is on top of it.
32.25
Anton Backes chips the ball to his team mate, Greg Carter. Greg Carter plays a perfect one-two with Billy McGrory and rushes in on goal... Greg Carter rockets a shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
38.31
0-0The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
The whistle blows and Liverpool kick off!
49.21
David Standing sees a break and surges forward. David Standing knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
53.30
Ross Izzet chips the ball to his team mate, Craig Gower. Craig Gower knocks the ball to his team mate, Greg Carter. Greg Carter takes a shot at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
59.26
David Gallagher makes a probing pass to Stephen Pearson. Stephen Pearson knocks the ball to his team mate, Marshall Russell. Marshall Russell shoots from 25 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
60.50
Stephen Pearson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Sebastiao Antunes. Sebastiao Antunes knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Glynn Southgate.
63.51
Ross Izzet kicks a strong pass forward to Greg Carter. Greg Carter finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
65.37
Fredrik Potts knocks the ball forward to Billy McGrory. Billy McGrory plays a perfect one-two with Craig Gower and rushes in on goal... Billy McGrory takes a shot at goal but it is miles over!
69.23
0-1Fredrik Potts advances with the ball. Fredrik Potts knocks in a cross ball towards Greg Carter. Greg Carter heads the ball goalwards. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
73.34
Ross Izzet makes a probing pass to Billy McGrory. Billy McGrory knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Clive Palmer who gathers it comfortably.
75.22
0-1Anton Backes comes in with a late challenge on Stephen Pearson. The referee calls over Anton Backes and shows him a yellow card! Stephen Pearson hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
79.10
Anton Backes makes a simple pass to Craig Gower. Craig Gower shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
85.12
Crewe Alexandra are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Liverpool's defence.
89.17
David Standing knocks the ball forward to Sebastiao Antunes. Sebastiao Antunes shoots from long range but it goes wide for a goal kick.
90.00
Stephen Pearson makes a simple pass to Eoin Croft. Eoin Croft goes all the way! Eoin Croft tries a spectacular strike but it goes wide for a goal kick.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Greg Carter 69 |