Match Report


ArsenalArsenal     Crewe AlexandraCrewe Alexandra
Max JennerMax Jenner Computer Player Computer Player
Lars LindnerL. Lindner67
G
1
G
66Marinus HoutmanM. Houtman
Adam MercerA. Mercer65
D
2captain
D
78Lars GötzL. Götz
Isaiah GodberI. Godber63
D
3
D
62Tomas MainiT. Maini
Marc CroftM. Croft60
D
4
D
59Jody WestwoodJ. Westwood
Bill BurgessB. Burgess60
M
5
D
56Brian MintoB. Minto
Leon HarleyL. Harley71
M
captain6
M
62Seth BenaliS. Benali
Alan HarleyA. Harley65
M
7
M
58Miguel PichichiM. Pichichi
Greg LawtonG. Lawton65
M
8
M
57Darius BenaliD. Benali
Darren Le TissierD. Le Tissier66
A
9
A
72Kai HelmerK. Helmer
Danny ButtD. Butt67
A
10
A
69Chris LaverC. Laver
Jon EtheringtonJ. Etherington69
A
11
A
63Gabriel CruzG. Cruz
 
Anthony HenryA. Henry64
D
12
A
55Leon KuzorraL. Kuzorra
Steven LloydS. Lloyd60
M
13
M
55Stan GordonS. Gordon
Luciano ZanchettaL. Zanchetta64
A
14
M
54Alistair CoppingA. Copping

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Match Report
Hail stones bounce on the pitch here at Emirates Stadium where Arsenal play host to Crewe Alexandra. A crowd of 9,433 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Arsenal are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Crewe Alexandra appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Oleg Chadwick.


0.00
Crewe Alexandra kick off!
3.30
Leon Harley flicks a high pass forward to Darren Le Tissier who brings the ball under control. Darren Le Tissier shoots from outside the area. Solid save from Marinus Houtman.
6.08
Greg Lawton makes a simple pass to Darren Le Tissier. Darren Le Tissier knocks in a cross ball towards Danny Butt. With a superhuman jump, Danny Butt connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
9.08
Alan Harley runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Alan Harley kicks a strong pass forward to Danny Butt but the referee indicates it's offside!
10.53
Bill Burgess advances with the ball. Bill Burgess sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
12.58
Adam Mercer flicks a high pass forward. Alan Harley controls it well on his chest. Alan Harley passes the ball forward to Danny Butt. Danny Butt tries a spectacular long range effort but Marinus Houtman is on top of it.
15.27
Marc Croft knocks the ball to his team mate, Leon Harley. Leon Harley controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Danny Butt. Danny Butt shoots from 20 yards. The ball takes a deflection leaving Marinus Houtman with no chance!! Goal for Arsenal!
20.41
Tomas Maini darts forward. Tomas Maini hits a low pass to Kai Helmer. Kai Helmer knocks the ball forward to Chris Laver but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
21.25
Alan Harley makes a probing pass to Darren Le Tissier. Darren Le Tissier shoots from 25 yards but it flies wide!
24.40
Leon Harley chips the ball to his team mate, Jon Etherington. Jon Etherington knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Marinus Houtman who gathers it comfortably.
26.04
Adam Mercer sees a break and surges forward. Adam Mercer flicks a high pass forward. Danny Butt holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Danny Butt shoots from distance but it rises well off target!
27.17
Adam Mercer barges into Chris Laver. The referee calls over Adam Mercer and warns him to calm down! Chris Laver carries on, but is struggling a bit.
32.34
Darren Le Tissier catches Jody Westwood on the ankles. Darren Le Tissier is given a warning by the referee! Jody Westwood stretches but gets up unharmed.
33.25
Miguel Pichichi runs straight at the opposition's defence. Miguel Pichichi cuts inside the box! Miguel Pichichi side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Miguel Pichichi scores for Crewe Alexandra!!
38.28
Leon Harley hits a low pass to Jon Etherington. Jon Etherington tries a spectacular long range effort but it's well over the bar!
42.19
Adam Mercer threads the ball through to Leon Harley. Leon Harley knocks the ball forward to Danny Butt. Danny Butt whips in a cross ball towards Jon Etherington. Jon Etherington outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Arsenal appear unchanged since the first half. Crewe Alexandra also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Arsenal get the second half underway!
47.18
Darius Benali sees Chris Laver in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Chris Laver shoots from 20 yards but it's drastically wayward!
57.55
Darius Benali threads a neat ball through to Chris Laver. Chris Laver shoots from long range. It's miles wide!
59.53
Miguel Pichichi passes the ball forward to Chris Laver. Chris Laver tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies just off target!
60.58
Arsenal have made 2 substitutions with Anthony Henry replacing Adam Mercer and Steven Lloyd replacing Greg Lawton .
65.13
Miguel Pichichi kicks a strong pass forward to Kai Helmer. Kai Helmer lofts in a cross ball towards Chris Laver. Chris Laver connects with a diving header but it's a lousy effort!
66.37
Darius Benali comes in with a late challenge on Bill Burgess. The referee calls over Darius Benali and warns him to calm down! Bill Burgess gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
69.33
Marc Croft makes a simple pass to Bill Burgess. Bill Burgess flicks the ball to his team mate, Darren Le Tissier. Darren Le Tissier shoots from 25 yards. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous stop!
71.50
Miguel Pichichi hits a low pass to Gabriel Cruz. Gabriel Cruz shoots from outside the area but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
75.16
Darius Benali deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Chris Laver. Chris Laver whips in a cross ball towards Gabriel Cruz. Gabriel Cruz outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. It's there!! Lars Lindner has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
78.02
Jody Westwood hacks Danny Butt from behind! Jody Westwood is warned by the referee! Danny Butt hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
83.32
Alan Harley sees Darren Le Tissier in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Darren Le Tissier tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
87.39
Alan Harley controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jon Etherington. Jon Etherington shoots from distance. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
90.00
Bill Burgess flicks a high pass forward. Jon Etherington holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jon Etherington controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Arsenal

Crewe Alexandra
Goals
5
2
Shots on Target
8
2
Shots off Target
5
5
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
60.9%
39.1%
Play Area
21.7%
46.4%
31.9%

Scorers
Danny Butt 6, 15
Jon Etherington 42, 87
Darren Le Tissier 83
Miguel Pichichi 33
Gabriel Cruz 75

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Danny Butt of Arsenal

Match Ratings
1.Lars Lindner (GK)
6
2.Adam Mercer (DEF)
6
3.Isaiah Godber (DEF)
6
4.Marc Croft (DEF)
6
5.Bill Burgess (MID)
6
6.Leon Harley (MID)
7
7.Alan Harley (MID)
7
8.Greg Lawton (MID)
6
9.Darren Le Tissier (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Danny Butt (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
11.Jon Etherington (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
8
 
12.Anthony Henry (DEF)
6
13.Steven Lloyd (MID)
6
14.Luciano Zanchetta (ATT)
0

1.Marinus Houtman (GK)
6
2.Lars Götz (DEF)
6
3.Tomas Maini (DEF)
6
4.Jody Westwood (DEF)
5
5.Brian Minto (DEF)
6
6.Seth Benali (MID)
6
7.Miguel Pichichi (MID)goal scored
8
8.Darius Benali (MID)
6
9.Kai Helmer (ATT)
6
10.Chris Laver (ATT)
6
11.Gabriel Cruz (ATT)goal scored
7
 
12.Leon Kuzorra (ATT)
0
13.Stan Gordon (MID)
0
14.Alistair Copping (MID)
0