Match Report
| Crewe Alexandra | Crewe Alexandra |  |  | Oldham Athletic | Oldham Athletic | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Peter Benjamin | P. Benjamin |  | 54 | G |  | 1 | | G | 52 | | Max Venus | M. Venus | |||||||||
| Tim Beckham | T. Beckham | | 50 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 50 | | Morris Gascoigne | M. Gascoigne | |||||||||
| Phil Forbes | P. Forbes | | 43 | D | | 3 | | D | 40 | | Terry Bridge | T. Bridge | |||||||||
| Jason Potts | J. Potts | | 42 | D | | 4 | | D | 38 | | Mike Cooke | M. Cooke | |||||||||
| Ledley Sheringham | L. Sheringham | | 40 | D | | 5 | | D | 34 | | Dean Keegan | D. Keegan | |||||||||
| James Vassell | J. Vassell | | 40 | D | | 6 | | M | 65 | | Alun Taylor | A. Taylor | |||||||||
| Clive Bramble | C. Bramble | | 53 | M | | 7 | |  | M | 55 | | John Froggatt | J. Froggatt | ||||||||
| Eddie Batty | E. Batty | | 52 | M | | | 8 | | A | 41 | | Alfred Barry | A. Barry | ||||||||
| Marcus Robinson | M. Robinson | | 52 | M | | 9 | | A | 39 | | Kieron Gilchrist | K. Gilchrist | |||||||||
| Titus Southgate | T. Southgate | | 72 | A | | 10 | | A | 39 | | Matthew Armstrong | M. Armstrong | |||||||||
| Paul Heskey | P. Heskey | | 52 | A | | 11 | | A | 39 | | Joe Byrne | J. Byrne | |||||||||
| Tommy Johnson | T. Johnson | | 48 | M | | 12 | | M | 52 | | Jason Venus | J. Venus | |||||||||
| Marcus Benali | M. Benali | | 48 | M | | 13 | | M | 47 | | Jason Monk | J. Monk | |||||||||
| Nigel Oakley | N. Oakley | | 47 | G | | 14 | | M | 42 | | Nwankwo Brown | N. Brown | |||||||||
 today's match is sponsored by Boots Direct |
Match Report
Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Alexandra Stadium where Crewe Alexandra play host to Oldham Athletic. A crowd of 2,804 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Crewe Alexandra are playing in a 5-3-2 formation while Oldham Athletic appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Dean Howey.
The pitch is in good condition.
Crewe Alexandra are playing in a 5-3-2 formation while Oldham Athletic appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Dean Howey.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Oldham Athletic kicking off!
3.11
0-0Alun Taylor flicks a high pass forward to Matthew Armstrong who brings the ball under control. Matthew Armstrong puts a great ball through. Alfred Barry runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
4.04
0-0Morris Gascoigne makes a probing pass to John Froggatt. John Froggatt flicks a high pass forward. Joe Byrne collects the pass. Joe Byrne knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
10.25
0-0Dean Keegan threads a neat ball through to John Froggatt. John Froggatt hits a low pass to Joe Byrne. Joe Byrne whips in a cross ball towards Matthew Armstrong. Matthew Armstrong is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it slams into the crowd!
14.08
Mike Cooke makes a probing pass to John Froggatt. John Froggatt hits a low pass to Matthew Armstrong. Matthew Armstrong advances inside the box! Matthew Armstrong cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
15.24
0-0Ledley Sheringham decides to run forward with the ball. Ledley Sheringham flicks a high pass forward to Titus Southgate who brings the ball under control. Titus Southgate rushes past Morris Gascoigne! Morris Gascoigne hacks Titus Southgate from behind! Titus Southgate appeals for a penalty! No says the ref!!
20.43
0-0Tim Beckham comes in with a late challenge on Joe Byrne. The referee brings Tim Beckham to one side and gives him a warning! Joe Byrne hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
21.04
Alun Taylor clumsily knocks into Marcus Robinson. The referee brings Alun Taylor to one side and gives him a warning! Marcus Robinson runs off the knock.
40.20
With some swift thinking, Alun Taylor plays the ball forward to Joe Byrne. Joe Byrne controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
42.06
0-0John Froggatt flicks a high pass forward. Alfred Barry collects the pass. Alfred Barry knocks in a cross ball towards Kieron Gilchrist. Kieron Gilchrist makes a looping header on goal. Magnificent block by Phil Forbes!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Crewe Alexandra appear unchanged since the first half. Oldham Athletic also appear unchanged since the first half. The Oldham Athletic players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The second half starts with Crewe Alexandra kicking off!
48.11
Terry Bridge makes a probing pass to Alun Taylor. Alun Taylor knocks the ball forward to Matthew Armstrong. Matthew Armstrong advances inside the box! Matthew Armstrong rockets a shot on goal but it flies wide!
49.01
Clive Bramble plays the ball forward to Paul Heskey. Paul Heskey knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
53.58
0-0James Vassell makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Marcus Robinson. Marcus Robinson hits a low pass to Titus Southgate. Titus Southgate knocks in a cross ball towards Paul Heskey. Paul Heskey flicks the ball with his head but Max Venus is on top of it.
54.22
John Froggatt surges forward with the ball. John Froggatt puts a great ball through. Matthew Armstrong runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
55.06
John Froggatt knocks the ball forward to Alfred Barry. Alfred Barry plays a scrappy one-two with Kieron Gilchrist and stumbles forward towards the goal... Alfred Barry muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it rises well off target!
60.45
0-0Oldham Athletic have made a substitution with Nwankwo Brown replacing John Froggatt .
63.23
Nwankwo Brown flicks a high pass forward. Joe Byrne holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Joe Byrne makes a great pass forward. Matthew Armstrong runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
65.24
0-0Morris Gascoigne catches Titus Southgate on the ankles. Morris Gascoigne is shown the yellow card! Titus Southgate stretches but gets up unharmed.
67.32
James Vassell knocks the ball to his team mate, Marcus Robinson. Marcus Robinson flicks a high pass forward. Titus Southgate holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Titus Southgate shoots from distance. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
77.53
Oldham Athletic have made a substitution with Jason Monk replacing Matthew Armstrong and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 5-3-2 formation.
83.16
Tim Beckham controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Eddie Batty. Eddie Batty kicks a strong pass forward to Paul Heskey. Paul Heskey plays a scrappy one-two with Titus Southgate and advances towards the goal... Paul Heskey cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
87.14
Clive Bramble threads a neat ball through to Paul Heskey. Paul Heskey knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
89.18
Alfred Barry comes in with a late challenge on Eddie Batty. The referee calls over Alfred Barry and shows him a yellow card! Eddie Batty stretches but gets up unharmed.
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
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to John Froggatt of Oldham Athletic |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Peter Benjamin (GK)
6
2. Tim Beckham (DEF)
6
3. Phil Forbes (DEF)
7
4. Jason Potts (DEF)
6
5. Ledley Sheringham (DEF)
7
6. James Vassell (DEF)
6
7. Clive Bramble (MID)
7
8. Eddie Batty (MID)
7
9. Marcus Robinson (MID)
7
10. Titus Southgate (ATT)
7
11. Paul Heskey (ATT)
7
12. Tommy Johnson (MID)
0
13. Marcus Benali (MID)
0
14. Nigel Oakley (GK)
0
1. Max Venus (GK)
7
2. Morris Gascoigne (DEF)
5
3. Terry Bridge (DEF)
6
4. Mike Cooke (DEF)
7
5. Dean Keegan (DEF)
6
6. Alun Taylor (MID)
7
7. John Froggatt (MID)
9
8. Alfred Barry (ATT)
5
9. Kieron Gilchrist (ATT)
6
10. Matthew Armstrong (ATT)
8
11. Joe Byrne (ATT)
6
12. Jason Venus (MID)
0
13. Jason Monk (MID)
6
14. Nwankwo Brown (MID)
6