Match Report
| Crewe Alexandra | Crewe Alexandra |  |  | Blackburn Rovers | Blackburn Rovers | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Marinus Houtman | M. Houtman |  | 66 | G |  | 1 | | G | 64 |  | Richard Tolley | R. Tolley | |||||||||
| Lars Götz | L. Götz |  | 78 | D |  |  | 2 |  | D | 68 | | Nick Griffin | N. Griffin | ||||||||
| Tomas Maini | T. Maini |  | 62 | D | | 3 | | D | 67 | | Paolo Cadamarteri | P. Cadamarteri | |||||||||
| Jody Westwood | J. Westwood | | 59 | D | | 4 | | D | 61 |  | Dominic White | D. White | |||||||||
| Brian Minto | B. Minto | | 55 | D | | 5 | | M | 63 | | Arthur Weaver | A. Weaver | |||||||||
| Seth Benali | S. Benali | | 62 | M | | 6 | | M | 51 | | Chris Ljungberg | C. Ljungberg | |||||||||
| Dion Tiler | D. Tiler | | 60 | M | | 7 | | M | 48 | | Steven Deane | S. Deane | |||||||||
| Miguel Pichichi | M. Pichichi |  | 58 | M | | 8 | | M | 47 | | Trevor Eustace | T. Eustace | |||||||||
| Kai Helmer | K. Helmer | | 72 | A | | 9 | | A | 70 | | Titus Rufus | T. Rufus | |||||||||
| Chris Laver | C. Laver | | 69 | A | | 10 | | A | 67 | | Isaiah White | I. White | |||||||||
| Gabriel Cruz | G. Cruz | | 63 | A | | 11 | | | A | 61 | | Eddie May | E. May | ||||||||
| Malcolm Charlton | M. Charlton | | 62 | A | | 12 | | D | 58 |  | Laurent Tassali | L. Tassali | |||||||||
| Darius Benali | D. Benali | | 57 | M | | 13 | | D | 51 | | Michael Thirlwell | M. Thirlwell | |||||||||
| Leon Kuzorra | L. Kuzorra | | 55 | A | | 14 | | G | 51 | | Leon Taylor | L. Taylor | |||||||||
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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Alexandra Stadium where Crewe Alexandra play host to Blackburn Rovers. A crowd of 9,781 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Crewe Alexandra are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Blackburn Rovers appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Eoin Keane.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Crewe Alexandra are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Blackburn Rovers appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Eoin Keane.
0.00
0-0Crewe Alexandra kick off the first half!
3.53
0-0Trevor Eustace flicks the ball to his team mate, Titus Rufus. Titus Rufus shoots from 25 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
6.44
0-0Jody Westwood barges into Chris Ljungberg. The referee brings Jody Westwood to one side and gives him a warning! Chris Ljungberg runs off the knock.
10.15
Chris Ljungberg takes a short throw-in bringing Arthur Weaver into play. Arthur Weaver flicks a high pass forward. Titus Rufus collects the pass. Titus Rufus controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
20.21
0-0Steven Deane chips the ball to his team mate, Isaiah White. Isaiah White shoots from long range but somehow Marinus Houtman manages to keep it out.
21.35
Trevor Eustace changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Trevor Eustace knocks in a cross ball towards Isaiah White. Isaiah White rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it slams into the crowd!
24.27
Brian Minto flicks a high pass forward. Dion Tiler collects the pass. Dion Tiler makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Chris Laver. Chris Laver whips in a cross ball towards Gabriel Cruz. Gabriel Cruz is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it's a lousy effort!
26.47
Tomas Maini controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dion Tiler. Dion Tiler knocks the ball forward to Kai Helmer. Kai Helmer sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent save!
27.19
Miguel Pichichi knocks the ball to his team mate, Kai Helmer. Kai Helmer shoots from distance. Good keeping from Richard Tolley as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
30.12
Chris Ljungberg deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Isaiah White. Isaiah White shoots from distance but Marinus Houtman is on top of it.
39.09
0-0Lars Götz flicks a high pass forward to Dion Tiler who brings the ball under control. Dion Tiler flicks a high pass forward to Chris Laver who brings the ball under control. Chris Laver knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Dominic White.
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. Blackburn Rovers also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Blackburn Rovers kick off!
47.47
1-0Seth Benali flicks a high pass forward. Chris Laver collects the pass. Chris Laver deftly passes the ball to Kai Helmer, releasing him through on goal. Some silky footwork from Kai Helmer provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
53.29
Dion Tiler flicks a high pass forward. Gabriel Cruz controls it well on his chest. Gabriel Cruz knocks the ball to his team mate, Kai Helmer. Kai Helmer tries a spectacular strike but it's a lousy effort!
54.54
Paolo Cadamarteri makes a probing pass to Arthur Weaver. Arthur Weaver makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Isaiah White. Isaiah White shoots from 25 yards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
59.12
1-0Paolo Cadamarteri makes a probing pass to Steven Deane. Steven Deane hits a low pass to Isaiah White. With some swift thinking, Isaiah White plays the ball forward to Titus Rufus who has made a great run into the box. Titus Rufus takes a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but it is blocked by Jody Westwood.
60.05
1-0Blackburn Rovers have made 3 substitutions with Laurent Tassali replacing Nick Griffin, Michael Thirlwell replacing Trevor Eustace and Leon Taylor replacing Isaiah White .
66.13
1-0Chris Ljungberg barges into Miguel Pichichi. The referee calls over Chris Ljungberg and shows him a yellow card! Miguel Pichichi grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
71.17
Brian Minto decides to run forward with the ball. Brian Minto deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gabriel Cruz. Gabriel Cruz lofts in a cross ball towards Kai Helmer. Kai Helmer jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but is denied by Richard Tolley. Excellent save.
73.07
1-0Arthur Weaver takes it forward alone. Arthur Weaver plays a one-two with Leon Taylor and rushes in on goal... Tomas Maini hacks Arthur Weaver from behind! Arthur Weaver appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
79.12
Steven Deane makes a simple pass to Titus Rufus. Titus Rufus sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Magnificent save by Marinus Houtman!
81.29
Jody Westwood hits a low pass to Seth Benali. Seth Benali threads a neat ball through to Gabriel Cruz. Gabriel Cruz knocks in a cross ball towards Chris Laver. Chris Laver connects with a diving header but somehow Richard Tolley manages to keep it out.
83.10
Miguel Pichichi flicks a high pass forward. Gabriel Cruz controls it well on his chest. Gabriel Cruz finds some space and shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Richard Tolley.
84.24
1-0Corner kick to Crewe Alexandra. Seth Benali plays it to the near post. Richard Tolley drops low and scoops up the ball.
89.18
Michael Thirlwell sees a break and surges forward. Michael Thirlwell tries a spectacular long range effort but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
6
5
Shots off Target
2
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
48.5%
51.5%
Play Area
27.9%
47.1%
25%
Scorers
| Kai Helmer 47 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Kai Helmer of Crewe Alexandra |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Marinus Houtman (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Lars Götz (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Tomas Maini (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Jody Westwood (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Brian Minto (DEF) | 7 | |
| 6. | Seth Benali (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Dion Tiler (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Miguel Pichichi (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Kai Helmer (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 10. | Chris Laver (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Gabriel Cruz (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Malcolm Charlton (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Darius Benali (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Leon Kuzorra (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Richard Tolley (GK) | 9 | |
| 2. | Nick Griffin (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Paolo Cadamarteri (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Dominic White (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Arthur Weaver (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Chris Ljungberg (MID) |  | 6 |
| 7. | Steven Deane (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Trevor Eustace (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Titus Rufus (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Isaiah White (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Eddie May (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Laurent Tassali (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Michael Thirlwell (DEF) | 6 | |
| 14. | Leon Taylor (GK) | 6 | |