Match Report
| Crewe Alexandra | Crewe Alexandra |  |  | Cheltenham Town | Cheltenham Town | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Peter Benjamin | P. Benjamin |  | 54 | G |  | 1 | | G | 56 | | Adam Mason | A. Mason | |||||||||
| Tim Beckham | T. Beckham | | 50 | D |  | 2 |  |  | D | 47 | | James Youds | J. Youds | ||||||||
| Phil Forbes | P. Forbes | | 43 | D | | 3 | | D | 46 | | Martin Parker | M. Parker | |||||||||
| Jason Potts | J. Potts | | 43 | D | | 4 | | D | 43 |  | Ramon Knopper | R. Knopper | |||||||||
| Ledley Sheringham | L. Sheringham | | 40 | D | | 5 | | D | 42 | | Shaun Patterson | S. Patterson | |||||||||
| James Vassell | J. Vassell | | 40 | D | | 6 | | M | 53 | | Brian Power | B. Power | |||||||||
| Clive Bramble | C. Bramble | | 53 | M | | 7 | | M | 50 | | Colin Heskey | C. Heskey | |||||||||
| Eddie Batty | E. Batty | | 52 | M | | | 8 | | M | 46 | | Del Konchesky | D. Konchesky | ||||||||
| Marcus Robinson | M. Robinson | | 52 | M | | 9 | | M | 42 | | Nicholas Walker | N. Walker | |||||||||
| Titus Southgate | T. Southgate | | 72 | A | | 10 | | A | 48 | | Brian Shilton | B. Shilton | |||||||||
| Paul Heskey | P. Heskey | | 53 | A | | 11 | | A | 47 | | Nicholas Guppy | N. Guppy | |||||||||
| Tommy Johnson | T. Johnson | | 48 | M | | 12 | | G | 51 | | Eddie Stone | E. Stone | |||||||||
| Marcus Benali | M. Benali | | 48 | M | | 13 | | G | 49 | | Kieron Lua-Lua | K. Lua-Lua | |||||||||
| Nigel Oakley | N. Oakley | | 47 | G | | 14 | | M | 40 | | Morris Draper | M. Draper | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Alexandra Stadium where Crewe Alexandra play host to Cheltenham Town. A crowd of 2,478 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Crewe Alexandra are playing in a 5-3-2 formation while Cheltenham Town appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Richard Crooks.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Crewe Alexandra are playing in a 5-3-2 formation while Cheltenham Town appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Richard Crooks.
0.00
0-0Cheltenham Town kick off the first half!
8.36
0-0Shaun Patterson chips the ball to his team mate, Del Konchesky. Del Konchesky hits a low pass to Nicholas Guppy. Nicholas Guppy knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by James Vassell.
9.38
0-0Phil Forbes passes the ball forward to Clive Bramble. Clive Bramble makes a simple pass to Paul Heskey. Without breaking stride, Paul Heskey plays the ball forward to Titus Southgate who has made a great run into the box. James Youds barges into Titus Southgate. Penalty not given!!
12.30
0-0Ledley Sheringham flicks a high pass forward. Eddie Batty holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Eddie Batty flicks a high pass forward. Paul Heskey holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Paul Heskey tries a spectacular long range effort but it's a lousy effort!
14.46
Eddie Batty takes a quick throw-in. Clive Bramble flicks a high pass forward. Titus Southgate controls it well on his chest. Titus Southgate advances inside the box! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Titus Southgate provides some space. He curls a shot at goal. It's miles wide!
24.42
Tim Beckham plays the ball forward to Eddie Batty. With some swift thinking, Eddie Batty plays the ball forward to Paul Heskey. Paul Heskey shoots from distance but it whistles just wide of the post!
30.34
Martin Parker takes a short throw-in bringing Ramon Knopper into play. Ramon Knopper knocks the ball forward to Del Konchesky. Del Konchesky sees space and advances. Del Konchesky knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
34.23
Colin Heskey kicks a strong pass forward to Brian Shilton. Brian Shilton shoots from 25 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
36.54
0-0Del Konchesky plays the ball forward to Nicholas Guppy. Nicholas Guppy passes the ball forward to Brian Shilton. Brian Shilton cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it is tipped over by Peter Benjamin.
38.49
0-0It's a corner kick. Nicholas Walker kicks a low ball in to towards the near post. Brian Shilton shoots from just inside the box but it's drastically wayward!
39.29
1-0Marcus Robinson changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Marcus Robinson controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Adam Mason is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Crewe Alexandra appear unchanged since the first half. Cheltenham Town also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Crewe Alexandra kick off!
48.15
Marcus Robinson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Titus Southgate. Titus Southgate sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Adam Mason comfortably smothers it!
51.40
1-0James Youds barges into Titus Southgate. The referee calls over James Youds and warns him to calm down! Titus Southgate runs off the knock.
55.03
Clive Bramble flicks the ball to his team mate, Paul Heskey. Paul Heskey knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
60.51
1-0Crewe Alexandra have made 3 substitutions with Tommy Johnson replacing Marcus Robinson, Marcus Benali replacing Paul Heskey and Nigel Oakley replacing Marcus Benali .
61.56
Clive Bramble changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Clive Bramble shoots from 20 yards. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Crewe Alexandra are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
63.16
Ramon Knopper makes a probing pass to Del Konchesky. Del Konchesky deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nicholas Guppy. Nicholas Guppy sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
67.42
1-0Del Konchesky barges into Eddie Batty. The referee calls over Del Konchesky and shows him a yellow card! Eddie Batty stretches but gets up unharmed.
72.55
Del Konchesky flicks a high pass forward. Nicholas Guppy holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Nicholas Guppy knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ledley Sheringham.
77.19
1-0Crewe Alexandra appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-5-1 formation.
77.19
1-0Nicholas Walker knocks the ball to his team mate, Nicholas Guppy. Nicholas Guppy makes a great pass forward. Brian Shilton runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
79.53
1-0There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
81.52
James Youds flicks the ball to his team mate, Colin Heskey. Colin Heskey knocks the ball forward to Nicholas Guppy. Nicholas Guppy knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Peter Benjamin who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
Colin Heskey flicks a high pass forward to Brian Shilton who brings the ball under control. Brian Shilton knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
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 Marcus Robinson of Crewe Alexandra |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Peter Benjamin (GK)
6
2. Tim Beckham (DEF)
6
3. Phil Forbes (DEF)
6
4. Jason Potts (DEF)
6
5. Ledley Sheringham (DEF)
6
6. James Vassell (DEF)
6
7. Clive Bramble (MID)
7
8. Eddie Batty (MID)
6
9. Marcus Robinson (MID)
9
10. Titus Southgate (ATT)
7
11. Marcus Benali (MID)
0
12. Tommy Johnson (MID)
6
13. Nigel Oakley (GK)
6
14. Paul Heskey (ATT)
6
1. Adam Mason (GK)
6
2. James Youds (DEF)
6
3. Martin Parker (DEF)
6
4. Ramon Knopper (DEF)
8
5. Shaun Patterson (DEF)
6
6. Brian Power (MID)
6
7. Colin Heskey (MID)
7
8. Del Konchesky (MID)
7
9. Nicholas Walker (MID)
7
10. Brian Shilton (ATT)
6
11. Nicholas Guppy (ATT)
6
12. Eddie Stone (GK)
0
13. Kieron Lua-Lua (GK)
0
14. Morris Draper (MID)
0