Match Report
| Crewe Alexandra | Crewe Alexandra |  |  | FSV Mainz 05 | FSV Mainz 05 | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Harvey Simonsen | H. Simonsen |  | 48 | G |  | 1 | | G | 66 |  | Tobias Schulze | T. Schulze | |||||||||
| Patrick Goodwin | P. Goodwin | | 49 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 75 | | Albrecht Köpke | A. Köpke | |||||||||
| Graham Vassell | G. Vassell | | 49 | D | | 3 | | D | 65 | | Albrecht Diakite | A. Diakite | |||||||||
| Felipe Perez | F. Perez |  | 47 | D | | 4 | | D | 63 | | Bakary Oswald | B. Oswald | |||||||||
| Ian Hapgood | I. Hapgood | | 44 | D | | 5 | | D | 63 | | Albrecht Overath | A. Overath | |||||||||
| Max Gallagher | M. Gallagher | | 56 | M | | 6 | | M | 76 |  | Alex Telfer | A. Telfer | |||||||||
| Teddy Fortune | T. Fortune | | 54 | M | | 7 | | M | 61 | | David Bierhoff | D. Bierhoff | |||||||||
| Alfred Fletcher | A. Fletcher | | 52 | M | | 8 | | M | 56 | | Vincenzo Babbel | V. Babbel | |||||||||
| Wes Butt | W. Butt | | 49 | M | | 9 | | M | 52 | | Sebastian Buchwald | S. Buchwald | |||||||||
| Carl Philips | C. Philips | | 61 | A | | 10 | | A | 70 | | Nicolas Zimmermann | N. Zimmermann | |||||||||
| Kevin Insley | K. Insley | | 51 | A | | 11 | | A | 60 | | Kevin Helmer | K. Helmer | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Alexandra Stadium where Crewe Alexandra play FSV Mainz 05 in this Inter Cup game. Its a sell-out today with the 5,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Both Crewe Alexandra and FSV Mainz 05 are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Both Crewe Alexandra and FSV Mainz 05 are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and FSV Mainz 05 kick off!
6.53
0-0Alex Telfer makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kevin Helmer. Kevin Helmer knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Harvey Simonsen who gathers it comfortably.
10.21
0-0Felipe Perez decides to run forward with the ball. Felipe Perez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Kevin Insley. Kevin Insley makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Carl Philips but he's offside!
15.54
0-0Albrecht Diakite barges into Wes Butt. Albrecht Diakite is warned by the referee! Wes Butt runs off the knock.
16.33
0-0Vincenzo Babbel threads the ball through to Nicolas Zimmermann. Nicolas Zimmermann goes all the way! Nicolas Zimmermann rockets a shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
18.31
Alfred Fletcher kicks a strong pass forward to Kevin Insley. Kevin Insley knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Bakary Oswald.
32.08
0-1Albrecht Diakite passes the ball forward to Sebastian Buchwald. Sebastian Buchwald surges forward with the ball. Sebastian Buchwald kicks a strong pass forward to Nicolas Zimmermann. Nicolas Zimmermann cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
39.08
0-1Teddy Fortune comes in with a late challenge on David Bierhoff. Teddy Fortune is shown the yellow card! David Bierhoff runs off the knock.
40.35
Alfred Fletcher makes a simple pass to Carl Philips. Carl Philips knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Tobias Schulze who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
Crewe Alexandra kick off the second half!
47.49
Sebastian Buchwald kicks a strong pass forward to Kevin Helmer. Kevin Helmer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
48.20
Albrecht Diakite sees space and advances. Albrecht Diakite kicks a strong pass forward to Nicolas Zimmermann. Nicolas Zimmermann finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
53.16
Sebastian Buchwald threads the ball through to Kevin Helmer. Kevin Helmer knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ian Hapgood.
57.29
0-2Bakary Oswald passes the ball forward to Alex Telfer. Alex Telfer threads the ball through to Kevin Helmer. Kevin Helmer tries a spectacular long range effort. Harvey Simonsen easily smothers it.
63.12
Alfred Fletcher knocks the ball to his team mate, Carl Philips. Carl Philips goes all the way! Carl Philips rockets a shot on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
66.59
David Bierhoff makes a beautiful solo run. David Bierhoff deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nicolas Zimmermann but the linesman indicates offside!
67.12
Albrecht Overath makes a simple pass to Sebastian Buchwald. Sebastian Buchwald controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Kevin Helmer. Kevin Helmer knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Harvey Simonsen who gathers it comfortably.
69.24
Felipe Perez flicks the ball to his team mate, Alfred Fletcher. Alfred Fletcher knocks the ball forward to Kevin Insley. Kevin Insley knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
71.00
Albrecht Köpke controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Vincenzo Babbel. Vincenzo Babbel sees a break and surges forward. Vincenzo Babbel knocks in a cross ball towards Nicolas Zimmermann. Nicolas Zimmermann heads the ball goalwards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
78.21
Albrecht Diakite surges forward with the ball. Albrecht Diakite knocks the ball to his team mate, Nicolas Zimmermann. Nicolas Zimmermann kicks a strong pass forward to Kevin Helmer but the referee indicates it's offside!
81.29
Nicolas Zimmermann comes in with a late challenge on Ian Hapgood. Nicolas Zimmermann is shown the yellow card! Ian Hapgood runs off the knock.
83.16
Felipe Perez passes the ball forward to Teddy Fortune. Teddy Fortune knocks the ball forward to Carl Philips. Carl Philips lofts in a cross ball towards Kevin Insley. Kevin Insley directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
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
Play Area
Scorers
| Carl Philips 63 Kevin Insley 83 | Nicolas Zimmermann 32, 48 |