Match Report
| Crewe Alexandra | Crewe Alexandra |  |  | Milton Keynes Dons | Milton Keynes Dons | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Peter Benjamin | P. Benjamin |  | 54 | G |  | 1 | |  | G | 50 | | Kelvin Hibbs | K. Hibbs | ||||||||
| Tim Beckham | T. Beckham | | 50 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 48 |  | Gregoor Zuidersma | G. Zuidersma | |||||||||
| Phil Forbes | P. Forbes | | 43 | D | | 3 | | D | 47 | | Jonathan Woodgate | J. Woodgate | |||||||||
| Jason Potts | J. Potts | | 43 | D | | 4 | | D | 44 | | Anthony Murrin | A. Murrin | |||||||||
| James Vassell | J. Vassell | | 40 | D | | 5 | | M | 53 | | Dave Laver | D. Laver | |||||||||
| Norman Godber | N. Godber | | 36 | D | | 6 | | M | 52 |  | Mathias Biancalani | M. Biancalani | |||||||||
| Clive Bramble | C. Bramble | | 53 | M | | 7 | | M | 47 | | Bill Butt | B. Butt | |||||||||
| Eddie Batty | E. Batty | | 52 | M | | | 8 | | M | 46 | | Glynn Smith | G. Smith | ||||||||
| Marcus Robinson | M. Robinson | | 52 | M | | 9 | | A | 63 | | Richard Milligan | R. Milligan | |||||||||
| Titus Southgate | T. Southgate | | 72 | A | | 10 | | A | 52 | | Fredrik Nicholls | F. Nicholls | |||||||||
| Paul Heskey | P. Heskey | | 53 | A | | 11 | | A | 44 | | Greg Peters | G. Peters | |||||||||
| Tommy Johnson | T. Johnson | | 48 | M | | 12 | | M | 44 | | Stanley King | S. King | |||||||||
| Marcus Benali | M. Benali | | 48 | M | | 13 | | G | 43 | | Anthony Seaman | A. Seaman | |||||||||
| Nigel Oakley | N. Oakley | | 47 | G | | 14 | | A | 43 | | Simon Best | S. Best | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
Snow falls gently from the overcast sky here at Alexandra Stadium where Crewe Alexandra play host to Milton Keynes Dons. A crowd of 2,677 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Crewe Alexandra are playing in a 5-3-2 formation while Milton Keynes Dons appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Paul Lee.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Crewe Alexandra are playing in a 5-3-2 formation while Milton Keynes Dons appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Paul Lee.
0.00
0-0Crewe Alexandra kick off the first half!
3.58
0-0Paul Heskey catches Jonathan Woodgate on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Jonathan Woodgate runs off the knock.
4.29
0-0Mathias Biancalani flicks a high pass forward. Greg Peters holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Greg Peters shoots from long range but it flies just off target!
8.45
0-0Marcus Robinson knocks the ball forward to Paul Heskey. Paul Heskey knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gregoor Zuidersma.
9.49
1-0With imagination, Tim Beckham laces a through ball forward to Marcus Robinson. Marcus Robinson sees space and advances. Marcus Robinson sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The keeper, Kelvin Hibbs, sees it late!! Goal for Crewe Alexandra!
22.57
1-0Clive Bramble knocks the ball forward to Titus Southgate. Titus Southgate makes a probing pass to Paul Heskey but he's offside!
24.15
Bill Butt threads the ball through to Richard Milligan. Richard Milligan knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
28.28
Clive Bramble flicks a high pass forward to Paul Heskey who brings the ball under control. Paul Heskey rushes past Gregoor Zuidersma! Paul Heskey comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
30.45
Bill Butt sees Richard Milligan in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Richard Milligan edges inside the box! Richard Milligan looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it's well over the bar!
32.56
Mathias Biancalani flicks a high ball forward to Greg Peters who takes it down. Greg Peters shoots from 20 yards his aim is horrendously poor!
33.32
44.34
Mathias Biancalani kicks a strong pass forward to Greg Peters. Greg Peters finds some space and shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
45.00
Bill Butt deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Fredrik Nicholls. Fredrik Nicholls knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
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. Milton Keynes Dons also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with Milton Keynes Dons kicking off!
47.42
1-1Mathias Biancalani comes in with a late challenge on Eddie Batty. The referee calls over Mathias Biancalani and warns him to calm down! Eddie Batty gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
48.56
Showing composure, Marcus Robinson plays the ball forward to Paul Heskey. Paul Heskey sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
49.37
Bill Butt sees Fredrik Nicholls in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Fredrik Nicholls shoots from long range. Fredrik Nicholls scores for Milton Keynes Dons!!
54.01
Eddie Batty makes a probing pass to Paul Heskey. Paul Heskey shoots from 20 yards but it is miles over!
65.30
With imagination, Dave Laver plays the ball forward to Fredrik Nicholls. Fredrik Nicholls kicks a strong pass forward to Richard Milligan but the referee indicates it's offside!
75.41
1-2Mathias Biancalani flicks a high pass forward. Greg Peters holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Greg Peters shoots from distance. Solid save from Peter Benjamin. What a great pair of hands!
77.44
Norman Godber passes the ball forward to Eddie Batty. Eddie Batty flicks a high pass forward. Paul Heskey holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Paul Heskey sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is shockingly off target!
79.43
Eddie Batty sees a break and surges forward. Eddie Batty shoots from outside the area. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
83.04
Marcus Robinson flicks a high pass forward. Paul Heskey controls it well on his chest. Paul Heskey lofts in a cross ball towards Titus Southgate. Titus Southgate whips the ball goalwards with his head but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
84.45
Jonathan Woodgate flicks a high pass forward to Mathias Biancalani who brings the ball neatly under control. Mathias Biancalani changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Mathias Biancalani controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is shockingly off target!
89.35
Glynn Smith hacks Clive Bramble from behind! The referee calls over Glynn Smith and shows him a yellow card! Clive Bramble runs off the knock.
90.00
Bill Butt makes a simple pass to Greg Peters. Greg Peters runs straight at the defence! Some good footwork from Greg Peters provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
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 Bill Butt of Milton Keynes Dons |
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. James Vassell (DEF)
6
6. Norman Godber (DEF)
6
7. Clive Bramble (MID)
6
8. Eddie Batty (MID)
8
9. Marcus Robinson (MID)
8
10. Titus Southgate (ATT)
6
11. Paul Heskey (ATT)
6
12. Tommy Johnson (MID)
0
13. Marcus Benali (MID)
0
14. Nigel Oakley (GK)
0
1. Kelvin Hibbs (GK)
6
2. Gregoor Zuidersma (DEF)
6
3. Jonathan Woodgate (DEF)
6
4. Anthony Murrin (DEF)
6
5. Dave Laver (MID)
6
6. Mathias Biancalani (MID)
6
7. Bill Butt (MID)
9
8. Glynn Smith (MID)
5
9. Richard Milligan (ATT)
6
10. Fredrik Nicholls (ATT)
7
11. Greg Peters (ATT)
6
12. Stanley King (MID)
0
13. Anthony Seaman (GK)
0
14. Simon Best (ATT)
0