Match Report
| Blackburn Rovers | Blackburn Rovers |  |  | Crewe Alexandra | Crewe Alexandra | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Richard Tolley | R. Tolley |  | 65 | G |  | 1 | | G | 67 |  | Marinus Houtman | M. Houtman | |||||||||
| Laurent Tassali | L. Tassali |  | 58 | D |  | 2 |  |  | D | 78 |  | Lars Götz | L. Götz | ||||||||
| Michael Thirlwell | M. Thirlwell | | 51 | D | | 3 | | D | 62 |  | Tomas Maini | T. Maini | |||||||||
| Dean Lawrence | D. Lawrence | | 50 | D | | 4 | | D | 59 | | Jody Westwood | J. Westwood | |||||||||
| Chris Shilton | C. Shilton | | 64 | M | | 5 | | D | 57 | | Brian Minto | B. Minto | |||||||||
| Max Dodd | M. Dodd | | 54 | M | | 6 | | M | 73 | | Dion Murphy | D. Murphy | |||||||||
| Steven Deane | S. Deane | | 48 | M | | 7 | | M | 59 |  | Miguel Pichichi | M. Pichichi | |||||||||
| Trevor Eustace | T. Eustace | | 47 | M | | 8 | | M | 56 | | Stan Gordon | S. Gordon | |||||||||
| Darren Riggott | D. Riggott | | 63 | A | | 9 | | A | 73 | | Kai Helmer | K. Helmer | |||||||||
| Alun Hitchcock | A. Hitchcock | | 55 | A | | 10 | | A | 69 | | Chris Laver | C. Laver | |||||||||
| Kemal Dryden | K. Dryden | | 51 | A | | | 11 | | A | 64 | | Gabriel Cruz | G. Cruz | ||||||||
| Leon Taylor | L. Taylor | | 51 | G | | 12 | | A | 55 | | Leon Kuzorra | L. Kuzorra | |||||||||
| Ian Bailey | I. Bailey | | 51 | A | | 13 | | M | 55 | | Alistair Copping | A. Copping | |||||||||
| Harvey Winterburn | H. Winterburn | | 48 | D | | 14 | | A | 52 | | Isaiah Atherton | I. Atherton | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
The air is cold and hail stones bounce off the ground here at Ewood Park where Blackburn Rovers play host to Crewe Alexandra. A crowd of 9,161 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Blackburn Rovers are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Crewe Alexandra appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Jonathan Griffin.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Blackburn Rovers are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Crewe Alexandra appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Jonathan Griffin.
0.00
0-0Crewe Alexandra get the match underway!
3.43
0-0Lars Götz makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Miguel Pichichi. Miguel Pichichi sees a break and surges forward. Miguel Pichichi lofts in a cross ball towards Kai Helmer. Kai Helmer flicks the ball with his head. The keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
4.16
0-0Miguel Pichichi sees space and advances. Miguel Pichichi hits a low pass to Gabriel Cruz. Some silky footwork from Gabriel Cruz provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
6.59
Dean Lawrence threads a neat ball through to Steven Deane. Steven Deane makes an attacking run forward. Steven Deane finds some space and shoots from distance but it's well over the bar!
10.08
With imagination, Jody Westwood plays the ball forward to Dion Murphy. Dion Murphy knocks the ball forward to Chris Laver. Chris Laver sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
14.26
0-0Kai Helmer comes in with a late challenge on Dean Lawrence. The referee warns Kai Helmer to calm down! Dean Lawrence hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
16.33
Dion Murphy runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Dion Murphy plays a one-two with Chris Laver and rushes in on goal... Dion Murphy shoots from just inside the box but it's drastically wayward!
18.38
Lars Götz flicks a high pass forward. Stan Gordon controls it well on his chest. Stan Gordon flicks a high pass forward. Chris Laver collects the pass. Chris Laver sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it rises well off target!
20.53
Laurent Tassali chips the ball to his team mate, Max Dodd. With a delightful solo run, Max Dodd stretches the opposition's defence. Max Dodd rushes past Jody Westwood! Max Dodd shows great control and tries a shot on goal but somehow Marinus Houtman manages to keep it out.
21.08
0-1With great vision, Miguel Pichichi plays the ball forward to Gabriel Cruz. Gabriel Cruz rushes past Dean Lawrence! Gabriel Cruz tries a spectacular strike. Richard Tolley is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
24.44
Miguel Pichichi changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Miguel Pichichi shoots from long range but it whistles just wide of the post!
30.13
Tomas Maini flicks a high ball forward to Dion Murphy who takes it down. Dion Murphy makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Chris Laver. Chris Laver sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies wide!
36.27
0-1Miguel Pichichi flicks the ball to his team mate, Chris Laver. Chris Laver knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
38.31
Stan Gordon makes a probing pass to Kai Helmer. Kai Helmer shoots from 20 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
39.07
Max Dodd makes a simple pass to Kemal Dryden. Kemal Dryden shoots from outside the area but it's a lousy effort!
40.21
With some swift thinking, Stan Gordon plays the ball forward to Gabriel Cruz. Gabriel Cruz knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
44.23
Chris Shilton controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Darren Riggott. Darren Riggott knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Tomas Maini.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Blackburn Rovers appear unchanged since the first half. Crewe Alexandra also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Blackburn Rovers kick off and get the second half underway!
47.06
Dion Murphy flicks a high pass forward. Kai Helmer holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Kai Helmer knocks in a cross ball towards Gabriel Cruz. Gabriel Cruz whips the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by Richard Tolley.
48.05
Dion Murphy takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the far post. Richard Tolley drops low and scoops up the ball.
51.25
0-1Michael Thirlwell clumsily knocks into Kai Helmer. The referee calls over Michael Thirlwell and shows him a yellow card! Kai Helmer runs off the knock.
54.33
Miguel Pichichi flicks a high pass forward. Gabriel Cruz collects the pass. Gabriel Cruz runs straight at the defence! Some silky footwork from Gabriel Cruz provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Richard Tolley with no chance!! Goal for Crewe Alexandra!
59.29
Jody Westwood threads a neat ball through to Dion Murphy. Dion Murphy brings the ball forward. Dion Murphy whips in a cross ball towards Kai Helmer. Kai Helmer outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
60.12
0-2Blackburn Rovers have made 3 substitutions with Leon Taylor replacing Laurent Tassali, Ian Bailey replacing Trevor Eustace and Harvey Winterburn replacing Alun Hitchcock .
65.01
Lars Götz kicks a strong pass forward to Dion Murphy. Dion Murphy flicks a high pass forward to Gabriel Cruz who brings the ball under control. Gabriel Cruz tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!! That's his third!
71.06
Max Dodd advances with the ball. Max Dodd knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jody Westwood.
72.49
Dion Murphy chips the ball to his team mate, Chris Laver. Chris Laver knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Richard Tolley who gathers it comfortably.
78.01
Dion Murphy threads the ball through to Kai Helmer. Kai Helmer shoots from long range which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
84.40
Tomas Maini catches Harvey Winterburn on the ankles. The referee warns Tomas Maini to calm down! Harvey Winterburn runs off the knock.
87.01
Dean Lawrence comes in with a late challenge on Gabriel Cruz. Dean Lawrence is warned by the referee! Gabriel Cruz hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
With some swift thinking, Dion Murphy plays the ball forward to Gabriel Cruz. Gabriel Cruz knocks the ball to his team mate, Kai Helmer. Kai Helmer shoots from just inside the box. What a cracker!! Richard Tolley had no chance!! Goal for Crewe Alexandra!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Gabriel Cruz 21, 54, 65 Kai Helmer 78, 90 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Gabriel Cruz of Crewe Alexandra |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Richard Tolley (GK)
6
2. Laurent Tassali (DEF)
6
3. Michael Thirlwell (DEF)
5
4. Dean Lawrence (DEF)
6
5. Chris Shilton (MID)
6
6. Max Dodd (MID)
6
7. Steven Deane (MID)
6
8. Trevor Eustace (MID)
6
9. Darren Riggott (ATT)
6
10. Alun Hitchcock (ATT)
6
11. Kemal Dryden (ATT)
6
12. Leon Taylor (GK)
6
13. Ian Bailey (ATT)
6
14. Harvey Winterburn (DEF)
6
1. Marinus Houtman (GK)
6
2. Lars Götz (DEF)
6
3. Tomas Maini (DEF)
6
4. Jody Westwood (DEF)
6
5. Brian Minto (DEF)
6
6. Dion Murphy (MID)
8
7. Miguel Pichichi (MID)
8
8. Stan Gordon (MID)
6
9. Kai Helmer (ATT)
8
10. Chris Laver (ATT)
6
11. Gabriel Cruz (ATT)
9
12. Leon Kuzorra (ATT)
0
13. Alistair Copping (MID)
0
14. Isaiah Atherton (ATT)
0