Match Report
| Crewe Alexandra | Crewe Alexandra |  |  | Wycombe Wanderers | Wycombe Wanderers | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Steve Bullock | Steve Bullock | |||||||||||||||||
| Sol Collymore | S. Collymore |  | 56 | G |  | 1 | |  | G | 57 |  | Hugo Alves | H. Alves | ||||||||
| Teddy Jack | T. Jack | | 64 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 53 | | Steve Kitson | S. Kitson | |||||||||
| Carl Brooking | C. Brooking | | 59 | D | | 3 | | D | 47 | | Spencer McManaman | S. McManaman | |||||||||
| Max Boateng | M. Boateng | | 59 | D | | 4 | | D | 49 | | Phil Mercer | P. Mercer | |||||||||
| James Milburn | J. Milburn | | 58 | D | | 5 | | M | 56 |  | Moritz Ziege | M. Ziege | |||||||||
| Neil Palmer | N. Palmer | | 73 | M | | | 6 | | M | 57 | | Steve Sharpe | S. Sharpe | ||||||||
| Steven Warmuz | S. Warmuz |  | 70 | M | | 7 | | M | 59 | | Kevin Royce | K. Royce | |||||||||
| Noel Scholes | N. Scholes | | 63 | M | | 8 | | M | 59 |  | Julian Cabrera | J. Cabrera | |||||||||
| Jody Ripley | J. Ripley | | 59 | M | | 9 | | A | 57 |  | Nahuel Caballero | N. Caballero | |||||||||
| Aldo Olivi | A. Olivi |  | 70 | A | | 10 | | A | 56 | | Titus Delaney | T. Delaney | |||||||||
| Craig Keane | C. Keane | | 67 | A | | 11 | | A | 61 | | Jose Javier Castro | J. Castro | |||||||||
| Giuseppe Borios | G. Borios | | 64 | A | | 12 | | D | 59 |  | Don Hendry | D. Hendry | |||||||||
| Darius Salmon | D. Salmon | | 56 | D | | 13 | | M | 63 | | Matthew Fowler | M. Fowler | |||||||||
| Darren Unsworth | D. Unsworth | | 53 | G | | 14 | | A | 74 | | Jamie Delaney | J. Delaney | |||||||||
 today's match is sponsored by FISO |
Match Report
Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Alexandra Stadium where Crewe Alexandra play host to Wycombe Wanderers. A crowd of 8,841 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Crewe Alexandra are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Wycombe Wanderers appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ruel Byrne.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Crewe Alexandra are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Wycombe Wanderers appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ruel Byrne.
0.00
0-0Wycombe Wanderers kick off!
6.53
0-0Spencer McManaman makes a simple pass to Kevin Royce. Without breaking stride, Kevin Royce plays the ball forward to Julian Cabrera. Julian Cabrera tries a spectacular long range effort. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
9.38
0-0Craig Keane sees a break and surges forward. Craig Keane knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
10.05
0-1Spencer McManaman plays the ball forward to Nahuel Caballero. Nahuel Caballero runs straight at the defence! Some silky footwork from Nahuel Caballero provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
14.58
0-1Steven Warmuz catches Spencer McManaman on the ankles. The referee calls over Steven Warmuz and shows him a yellow card! Spencer McManaman stretches but gets up unharmed.
16.12
0-1Kevin Royce takes it forward alone. Kevin Royce shoots from distance but somehow Sol Collymore manages to keep it out.
20.50
Teddy Jack flicks a high pass forward. Neil Palmer comfortably collects the pass. Neil Palmer threads the ball through to Aldo Olivi. Aldo Olivi shoots from distance which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
24.07
1-1Noel Scholes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Steven Warmuz. Steven Warmuz knocks the ball forward to Aldo Olivi but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
27.11
Steve Sharpe threads the ball through to Nahuel Caballero. Nahuel Caballero controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
28.22
Max Boateng pushes mid-way up the pitch. Max Boateng sees space and advances. Max Boateng lofts in a cross ball towards Craig Keane. Craig Keane knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it flies just wide!
32.31
1-1Steven Warmuz barges into Steve Sharpe. The referee calls over Steven Warmuz and shows him his second yellow card! He's sending him off!! Steve Sharpe grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
34.05
Craig Keane clumsily knocks into Titus Delaney. The referee calls over Craig Keane and shows him a yellow card! Titus Delaney carries on, but is struggling a bit.
45.00
Steve Kitson flicks a high pass forward. Moritz Ziege holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Moritz Ziege threads a neat ball through to Nahuel Caballero. Nahuel Caballero deftly passes the ball to Kevin Royce, releasing him through on goal. Kevin Royce strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. Sol Collymore is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Crewe Alexandra appear unchanged since the first half. Wycombe Wanderers also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Crewe Alexandra get the second half underway!
55.16
Julian Cabrera makes a simple pass to Nahuel Caballero. Nahuel Caballero makes a great pass forward. Moritz Ziege sprints clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside! That was very close!
60.31
1-2Wycombe Wanderers have made a substitution with Jamie Delaney replacing Jose Javier Castro .
65.27
Jody Ripley deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Aldo Olivi. Aldo Olivi shoots from outside the area. Hugo Alves comfortably gets down and covers it.
67.25
Phil Mercer decides to run forward with the ball. Phil Mercer makes a probing pass to Julian Cabrera. Julian Cabrera knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
69.43
Carl Brooking chips the ball to his team mate, Noel Scholes. Noel Scholes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Aldo Olivi. Aldo Olivi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
71.55
Noel Scholes kicks a strong pass forward to Aldo Olivi. Aldo Olivi knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Spencer McManaman.
73.02
1-2Kevin Royce comes in with a late challenge on Craig Keane. Kevin Royce is given a warning by the referee! Craig Keane stretches but gets up unharmed.
77.38
1-2Crewe Alexandra appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation.
77.38
1-2Craig Keane clumsily knocks into Steve Sharpe. Craig Keane is shown his second yellow card!! He leaves the field in disgrace!! Steve Sharpe runs off the knock.
78.37
With great vision, Steve Kitson plays the ball forward to Steve Sharpe. Steve Sharpe makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nahuel Caballero. Nahuel Caballero runs straight at the defence! Nahuel Caballero strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
81.56
Kevin Royce runs straight at the opposition's defence. Kevin Royce kicks a strong pass forward to Steve Sharpe but the referee indicates it's offside!
83.22
Moritz Ziege knocks the ball to his team mate, Titus Delaney. Titus Delaney shoots from 25 yards but it's a lousy effort!
84.56
Julian Cabrera sees Kevin Royce in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Kevin Royce plays a scrappy one-two with Jamie Delaney and advances towards the goal... Kevin Royce comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. Magnificent save by Sol Collymore!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Aldo Olivi 21 | Nahuel Caballero 10, 78 Kevin Royce 45 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Nahuel Caballero of Wycombe Wanderers |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Sol Collymore (GK)
6
2. Teddy Jack (DEF)
6
3. Carl Brooking (DEF)
6
4. Max Boateng (DEF)
6
5. James Milburn (DEF)
6
6. Neil Palmer (MID)
6
7. Craig Keane (ATT)
4
8. Noel Scholes (MID)
6
9. Jody Ripley (MID)
6
10. Steven Warmuz (MID)
3
11. Aldo Olivi (ATT)
6
12. Giuseppe Borios (ATT)
0
13. Darius Salmon (DEF)
0
14. Darren Unsworth (GK)
0
1. Hugo Alves (GK)
6
2. Steve Kitson (DEF)
6
3. Spencer McManaman (DEF)
6
4. Phil Mercer (DEF)
6
5. Moritz Ziege (MID)
6
6. Steve Sharpe (MID)
6
7. Kevin Royce (MID)
7
8. Julian Cabrera (MID)
6
9. Nahuel Caballero (ATT)
8
10. Titus Delaney (ATT)
6
11. Jose Javier Castro (ATT)
6
12. Don Hendry (DEF)
0
13. Matthew Fowler (MID)
0
14. Jamie Delaney (ATT)
6