Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Alexandra Stadium where Crewe Alexandra play host to Colchester United. A crowd of 8,635 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Crewe Alexandra are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Colchester United appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
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 Colchester United appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Ruel Byrne.
0.00
0-0Colchester United kick off the first half!
8.55
0-0Dennis Gerrard threads a neat ball through to Neil Palmer. Neil Palmer makes a simple pass to Craig Keane. Craig Keane whips in a cross ball towards Aldo Olivi. Aldo Olivi rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Superb reactions from Rafael Caballero. What a save!
16.08
0-0Mauricio Cortes sees space and advances. Mauricio Cortes chips the ball to his team mate, Max Brown. Max Brown tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Colchester United are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
18.22
Glynn Gray threads a neat ball through to Max Brown. Max Brown shoots from outside the area. Good keeping from Sol Collymore as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
19.07
0-0Youcef Boumedienne takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Glynn Gray comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
21.09
Carlos Dario Simeone makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stuart Ritchie. Stuart Ritchie lofts in a cross ball towards Youcef Boumedienne. Youcef Boumedienne finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. It's miles wide!
22.33
0-0Showing composure, Leonardo Romero laces a through ball forward to Lukas Madrid. Lukas Madrid darts forward. Lukas Madrid makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Youcef Boumedienne but he's offside!
24.54
Max Boateng runs forward with the ball. Max Boateng sees a break and surges forward. Max Boateng lofts in a cross ball towards Jody Ripley. Jody Ripley knocks the ball goalwards with his head his aim is horrendously poor!
26.38
0-0Norman Johnson chips the ball to his team mate, Aldo Olivi. Aldo Olivi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
27.51
Lukas Madrid flicks the ball to his team mate, Stuart Ritchie. Stuart Ritchie darts forward. Stuart Ritchie finds some space and shoots from distance but Sol Collymore is on top of it.
32.36
James Milburn passes the ball forward to Norman Johnson. Norman Johnson flicks a high ball forward to Aldo Olivi who takes it down. Aldo Olivi knocks in a cross ball towards Noel Scholes. Noel Scholes heads the ball goalwards. Rafael Caballero gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
33.17
Stuart Ritchie flicks a high pass forward to Max Brown who brings the ball neatly under control. Max Brown plays a quick one-two with Stuart Ritchie and rushes in on goal... Max Brown shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
34.05
1-0Noel Scholes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Norman Johnson. Norman Johnson knocks in a cross ball towards Craig Keane. Craig Keane outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Rafael Caballero is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
39.10
1-0Jody Ripley comes in with a late challenge on Stuart Ritchie. Jody Ripley is warned by the referee! Stuart Ritchie runs off the knock.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Crewe Alexandra appear unchanged since the first half. Colchester United also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Crewe Alexandra start the second half!
48.55
Jody Ripley makes a probing pass to Craig Keane. Craig Keane shoots from outside the area but somehow Rafael Caballero manages to keep it out.
54.36
Neil Palmer threads the ball through to Aldo Olivi. Aldo Olivi knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Lukas Madrid.
60.40
Norman Johnson makes a beautiful solo run. Norman Johnson knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Mauricio Cortes.
69.28
Jody Ripley threads the ball through to Craig Keane. Craig Keane sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
71.40
Noel Scholes flicks a high pass forward. Aldo Olivi holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Aldo Olivi sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
72.28
Lukas Madrid deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stuart Ritchie. Stuart Ritchie runs straight at the opposition's defence. Stuart Ritchie lofts in a cross ball towards Billy Shearer. Billy Shearer powers a header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Superb keeping!
73.57
1-0Mauricio Cortes pushes mid-way up the pitch. Mauricio Cortes darts forward. Mauricio Cortes sees Youcef Boumedienne just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Youcef Boumedienne comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. Teddy Jack steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
77.07
Neil Palmer threads the ball through to Aldo Olivi. Aldo Olivi knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Rafael Caballero who gathers it comfortably.
79.28
Jody Ripley decides to run forward with the ball. Jody Ripley shoots from 25 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
81.34
Stuart Ritchie flicks a high ball forward to Youcef Boumedienne who takes it down. Youcef Boumedienne knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Sol Collymore who gathers it comfortably.
84.44
Lukas Madrid clumsily knocks into Craig Keane. The referee warns Lukas Madrid to calm down! Craig Keane runs off the knock.
85.40
Dennis Gerrard picks a pass forward to Craig Keane. Craig Keane skips past Danny King! Craig Keane shoots from just inside the box but it flies well off target!
87.40
Mauricio Cortes sees Youcef Boumedienne in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Youcef Boumedienne brings the ball forward. Youcef Boumedienne lofts in a cross ball towards Stuart Ritchie. Stuart Ritchie jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Stuart Ritchie!
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
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Stuart Ritchie of Colchester United |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Sol Collymore (GK)
7
2. Teddy Jack (DEF)
6
3. Dennis Gerrard (DEF)
6
4. James Milburn (DEF)
6
5. Max Boateng (DEF)
7
6. Neil Palmer (MID)
6
7. Noel Scholes (MID)
7
8. Jody Ripley (MID)
6
9. Norman Johnson (MID)
8
10. Aldo Olivi (ATT)
6
11. Craig Keane (ATT)
9
12. Giuseppe Borios (ATT)
0
13. Carl Brooking (DEF)
0
14. Darius Salmon (DEF)
0
1. Rafael Caballero (GK)
7
2. Danny King (DEF)
6
3. Mauricio Cortes (DEF)
8
4. Lukas Madrid (DEF)
6
5. Leonardo Romero (DEF)
6
6. Glynn Gray (MID)
6
7. Stuart Ritchie (MID)
9
8. Youcef Boumedienne (ATT)
7
9. Carlos Dario Simeone (MID)
6
10. Max Brown (ATT)
6
11. Billy Shearer (ATT)
6
12. Ighli Scarpi (DEF)
0
13. Gerard Giresse (MID)
0
14. Des Clemence (DEF)
0