Match Report


Crewe AlexandraCrewe Alexandra     MiddlesbroughMiddlesbrough
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Marinus HoutmanM. Houtman66
G
1
G
69Franck MichelF. Michel
Tomas VelosoT. Veloso78
D
captain2captain
D
75Damien DuberryD. Duberry
Tomas MainiT. Maini62
D
3
D
68Malcolm ToddM. Todd
Dion MonkD. Monk54
D
4
D
64Gavin LiddellG. Liddell
Vinicio E. AnastasiV. Anastasi48
D
5
M
76Shaun BurbageS. Burbage
Seth BenaliS. Benali61
M
6
M
68Damien CotteeD. Cottee
Dion TilerD. Tiler60
M
7
M
65Ricardo QuaresmaR. Quaresma
Miguel PichichiM. Pichichi58
M
8
M
65Billy GoldbergB. Goldberg
Matt Le TissierM. Le Tissier75
A
9
A
72Florin NanuF. Nanu
Kai HelmerK. Helmer71
A
10
A
69Jurek JoswiakJ. Joswiak
Chris LaverC. Laver68
A
11
A
63Nicola Carlo StelloneN. Stellone
 
Malcolm CharltonM. Charlton62
A
12
G
63Sol RodgersS. Rodgers
Darius BenaliD. Benali57
M
13
D
62Morris DraperM. Draper
Gilles GreeningG. Greening56
M
14
D
59Harvey GoldbergH. Goldberg

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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Alexandra Stadium where Crewe Alexandra play host to Middlesbrough. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Crewe Alexandra are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Middlesbrough appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Oleg Chadwick.


0.00
Middlesbrough start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.08
Tomas Veloso threads a neat ball through to Dion Tiler. Dion Tiler knocks the ball forward to Kai Helmer. Kai Helmer shoots from long range. Solid save from Franck Michel.
4.12
Billy Goldberg passes the ball forward to Jurek Joswiak. Jurek Joswiak whips in a cross ball towards Florin Nanu. Florin Nanu makes a convincing header. Good keeping from Marinus Houtman as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
5.45
Ricardo Quaresma takes the corner, chipping the ball into the box. Matt Le Tissier jumps high to head the ball out to safety!
8.43
Dion Tiler hits a low pass to Kai Helmer. Kai Helmer finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
10.02
Miguel Pichichi barges into Shaun Burbage. The referee calls over Miguel Pichichi and shows him a yellow card! Shaun Burbage runs off the knock.
16.29
Dion Monk makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dion Tiler. Dion Tiler changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Dion Tiler whips in a cross ball towards Chris Laver. Chris Laver is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
24.20
Damien Cottee hacks Dion Tiler from behind! Damien Cottee is given a warning by the referee! Dion Tiler gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
28.48
Miguel Pichichi clumsily knocks into Damien Cottee. The referee warns Miguel Pichichi to calm down! Damien Cottee runs off the knock.
30.31
Tomas Veloso makes a strong solo run forward. Tomas Veloso kicks a strong pass forward to Chris Laver. Chris Laver whips in a cross ball towards Matt Le Tissier. Matt Le Tissier jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
32.41
Damien Cottee threads a neat ball through to Nicola Carlo Stellone. Nicola Carlo Stellone whips in a cross ball towards Florin Nanu. Florin Nanu is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but Marinus Houtman reads it well. Superb keeping!
33.39
Ricardo Quaresma makes a simple pass to Jurek Joswiak. Jurek Joswiak knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Tomas Maini.
34.25
Showing composure, Tomas Maini laces a through ball forward to Dion Tiler. Dion Tiler threads the ball through to Matt Le Tissier. Matt Le Tissier knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
38.57
Ricardo Quaresma passes the ball forward to Jurek Joswiak. Jurek Joswiak sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It curls slightly but Marinus Houtman manages to gather it.
39.45
Shaun Burbage makes a beautiful solo run. Shaun Burbage makes a probing pass between the defence to Nicola Carlo Stellone. Nicola Carlo Stellone rockets a shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Quality keeping!
40.34
Miguel Pichichi flicks a high ball forward to Matt Le Tissier who gracefully takes it down. Matt Le Tissier knocks in a cross ball towards Chris Laver. Chris Laver is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
44.29
Dion Tiler makes a simple pass to Chris Laver. Chris Laver tries a spectacular long range effort. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
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. Middlesbrough also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Crewe Alexandra get the second half underway!
49.18
Seth Benali kicks a strong pass forward to Chris Laver. Chris Laver shoots from 20 yards but is denied by Franck Michel. Excellent save.
55.11
Ricardo Quaresma takes a quick throw-in, lobbing the ball to the feet of Damien Cottee. Damien Cottee controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nicola Carlo Stellone. Nicola Carlo Stellone whips in a cross ball towards Jurek Joswiak. Jurek Joswiak gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
57.39
Damien Duberry sees Ricardo Quaresma in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Showing great composure, Ricardo Quaresma laces a weighted ball forward to Jurek Joswiak. Jurek Joswiak knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Vinicio E. Anastasi.
61.58
Seth Benali picks a pass forward to Kai Helmer. Kai Helmer shoots from 25 yards but Franck Michel is on top of it.
63.39
Damien Duberry darts forward. Damien Duberry makes a probing pass to Nicola Carlo Stellone. Nicola Carlo Stellone knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Tomas Veloso.
65.57
Shaun Burbage threads a neat ball through to Florin Nanu. Florin Nanu passes the ball forward to Jurek Joswiak. Jurek Joswiak muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
71.40
Damien Duberry makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Billy Goldberg. Billy Goldberg knocks the ball forward to Jurek Joswiak. Jurek Joswiak plays a one-two with Nicola Carlo Stellone and rushes in on goal... Jurek Joswiak shoots from just inside the box but it goes wide for a goal kick.
73.28
Ricardo Quaresma chips the ball to his team mate, Nicola Carlo Stellone. Nicola Carlo Stellone knocks in a cross ball towards Florin Nanu. Florin Nanu flicks the ball with his head. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
77.32
Seth Benali threads a neat ball through to Kai Helmer. Kai Helmer sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Magnificent save by Franck Michel!
79.44
Damien Cottee knocks the ball forward to Florin Nanu. Florin Nanu knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
81.54
Tomas Veloso hits it upfield. Matt Le Tissier knocks in a cross ball towards Kai Helmer. Kai Helmer is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's there!! Franck Michel has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
84.55
Damien Cottee sees a break and surges forward. Damien Cottee lofts in a cross ball towards Florin Nanu. Florin Nanu outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Crewe Alexandra

Middlesbrough
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
7
7
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
48.9%
51.1%
Play Area
30.7%
44.3%
25%

Scorers
Chris Laver 16
Kai Helmer 82
Jurek Joswiak 66
Florin Nanu 85

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Florin Nanu of Middlesbrough

Match Ratings
1.Marinus Houtman (GK)
8
2.Tomas Veloso (DEF)
7
3.Tomas Maini (DEF)
6
4.Dion Monk (DEF)
6
5.Vinicio E. Anastasi (DEF)
6
6.Seth Benali (MID)
7
7.Dion Tiler (MID)
8
8.Miguel Pichichi (MID)yellow card
5
9.Matt Le Tissier (ATT)
7
10.Kai Helmer (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Chris Laver (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Malcolm Charlton (ATT)
0
13.Darius Benali (MID)
0
14.Gilles Greening (MID)
0

1.Franck Michel (GK)
8
2.Damien Duberry (DEF)
7
3.Malcolm Todd (DEF)
6
4.Gavin Liddell (DEF)
6
5.Shaun Burbage (MID)
7
6.Damien Cottee (MID)
7
7.Ricardo Quaresma (MID)
7
8.Billy Goldberg (MID)
6
9.Florin Nanu (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Jurek Joswiak (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Nicola Carlo Stellone (ATT)
6
 
12.Sol Rodgers (GK)
0
13.Morris Draper (DEF)
0
14.Harvey Goldberg (DEF)
0