Match Report


Crewe AlexandraCrewe Alexandra     Macclesfield TownMacclesfield Town
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Romero P. HernandezR. Hernandez64
G
1
G
56Franco FranchiF. Franchi
Ruel BrookingR. Brooking74
D
2
D
57Richard WilcoxR. Wilcox
Frederico SolerF. Soler70
D
3
D
49Cristiano ValenteC. Valente
Adam HowellsA. Howells67
D
4
D
49Nick DoddN. Dodd
Gavin BoydG. Boyd66
D
5
D
47Danny ParkerD. Parker
Matthew KeaneM. Keane72
M
6captain
M
74Nigel RobsonN. Robson
Gavin WhiteG. White68
M
7
M
66Neil PearceN. Pearce
Nahuel DominguezN. Dominguez78
A
8
A
60Ronnie SimonsenR. Simonsen
Marcos CarrascoM. Carrasco65
A
captain9
A
58Mick FortuneM. Fortune
Giulio MiccoliG. Miccoli54
A
10
A
57Michael WilliamsonM. Williamson
Stephen BeckhamS. Beckham48
A
11
A
55Luke CrooksL. Crooks
 
Ivan JohnsonI. Johnson64
D
12
M
55Eric EberleE. Eberle
Mick DraperM. Draper63
G
13
G
54Henry UnsworthH. Unsworth
Tim BrandT. Brand55
D
14
G
53Thierry KasperT. Kasper

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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Alexandra Stadium where Crewe Alexandra play host to Macclesfield Town. A crowd of 9,511 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Crewe Alexandra and Macclesfield Town are lined up in a 4-2-4 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Julian Fox.


0.00
The whistle blows and Macclesfield Town kick off!
4.34
Ruel Brooking laces a through ball forward to Gavin White. Gavin White flicks a high pass forward. Stephen Beckham collects the pass. Stephen Beckham knocks the ball to his team mate, Nahuel Dominguez. Nahuel Dominguez rockets a shot on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
8.25
Richard Wilcox flicks the ball to his team mate, Nigel Robson. Nigel Robson threads the ball through to Michael Williamson. Michael Williamson knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ruel Brooking.
9.13
Danny Parker flicks a high pass forward to Nigel Robson who brings the ball under control. Nigel Robson threads a neat ball through to Michael Williamson. Michael Williamson knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Frederico Soler.
10.13
Nigel Robson chips the ball to his team mate, Luke Crooks. Luke Crooks lofts in a cross ball towards Ronnie Simonsen. Ronnie Simonsen makes a convincing header. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
18.09
Neil Pearce sees Ronnie Simonsen in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ronnie Simonsen shoots from 20 yards but it flies just wide!
24.36
Adam Howells knocks the ball to his team mate, Gavin White. Gavin White makes a probing pass to Stephen Beckham. Stephen Beckham passes the ball forward but Nahuel Dominguez is offside!
27.03
Neil Pearce flicks a high pass forward. Michael Williamson collects the pass. Michael Williamson knocks in a cross ball towards Ronnie Simonsen. Ronnie Simonsen beats his man to it with a header but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
28.14
Neil Pearce threads the ball through to Mick Fortune. Mick Fortune knocks in a cross ball towards Ronnie Simonsen. Ronnie Simonsen knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
30.58
Adam Howells flicks a high pass forward to Gavin White who brings the ball under control. Showing composure, Gavin White plays the ball forward to Giulio Miccoli. Giulio Miccoli threads a neat ball through to Stephen Beckham. Stephen Beckham takes a shot at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
32.34
Frederico Soler chips the ball to his team mate, Gavin White. Gavin White threads a neat ball through to Stephen Beckham. Stephen Beckham tries a spectacular long range effort but it goes wide for a goal kick.
33.32
Gavin White flicks a high ball forward to Marcos Carrasco who takes it down. Marcos Carrasco threads the ball through to Giulio Miccoli but he's offside!
36.20
Neil Pearce threads a neat ball through to Ronnie Simonsen. Ronnie Simonsen controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
38.01
Gavin White plays the ball forward to Giulio Miccoli. Giulio Miccoli threads the ball through into the box. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Stephen Beckham provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Crewe Alexandra!
42.47
Gavin White knocks the ball forward to Giulio Miccoli. Giulio Miccoli lofts in a cross ball towards Nahuel Dominguez. Nahuel Dominguez heads the ball goalwards. The ball is well placed but Danny Parker blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
44.31
Gavin White threads a neat ball through to Giulio Miccoli. Giulio Miccoli skips past Nick Dodd! Some silky footwork from Giulio Miccoli provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
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. Macclesfield Town also appear unchanged since the first half. The Macclesfield Town players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Crewe Alexandra kick off!
47.02
Gavin White knocks the ball forward to Giulio Miccoli. Giulio Miccoli lofts in a cross ball towards Nahuel Dominguez. Nahuel Dominguez flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
51.03
Gavin White controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Giulio Miccoli. Giulio Miccoli finds some space and shoots from distance but slams it into the crowd!
54.22
Matthew Keane threads the ball through to Nahuel Dominguez. Nahuel Dominguez threads the ball through to Marcos Carrasco but he's offside!
55.25
Gavin White surges forward with the ball. Gavin White hits a low pass to Marcos Carrasco. Marcos Carrasco takes a shot at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent save!
57.56
Crewe Alexandra are in full control of this game.
61.48
Matthew Keane threads a neat ball through to Nahuel Dominguez. Nahuel Dominguez cuts inside the box! Nahuel Dominguez rockets a shot on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
66.01
Nick Dodd flicks a high pass forward. Nigel Robson controls it well on his chest. Nigel Robson hits a low pass to Michael Williamson. Michael Williamson tries a spectacular long range effort. Good keeping from Romero P. Hernandez as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
71.43
Neil Pearce makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Luke Crooks. Luke Crooks finds some space and shoots from distance. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
73.18
Nigel Robson catches Matthew Keane on the ankles. The referee calls over Nigel Robson and warns him to calm down! Matthew Keane runs off the knock.
75.39
Ruel Brooking catches Mick Fortune on the ankles. Ruel Brooking is warned by the referee! Mick Fortune stretches but gets up unharmed.
77.16
Nigel Robson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mick Fortune. Mick Fortune plays a one-two with Michael Williamson and rushes in on goal... Adam Howells hacks Mick Fortune from behind! Mick Fortune appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
78.29
Adam Howells sees Gavin White in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gavin White threads a neat ball through to Marcos Carrasco. Marcos Carrasco knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
81.54
Gavin White passes the ball forward to Nahuel Dominguez. Nahuel Dominguez plays a scrappy one-two with Giulio Miccoli and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Nahuel Dominguez provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Franco Franchi with no chance!! Goal for Crewe Alexandra!
84.00
Adam Howells knocks the ball forward to Matthew Keane. Matthew Keane deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Marcos Carrasco. Marcos Carrasco plays a scrappy one-two with Stephen Beckham and stumbles forward towards the goal... Marcos Carrasco side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it flies well off target!
87.57
Matthew Keane hacks Nigel Robson from behind! Matthew Keane is shown the yellow card! Nigel Robson hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
Neil Pearce makes a simple pass to Ronnie Simonsen. Ronnie Simonsen knocks in a cross ball towards Michael Williamson. Michael Williamson makes a convincing header but it is miles over!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Crewe Alexandra

Macclesfield Town
Goals
5
1
Shots on Target
7
2
Shots off Target
5
6
Offsides
3
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
57.1%
42.9%
Play Area
31%
45.2%
23.8%

Scorers
Nahuel Dominguez 4, 47, 61, 82
Stephen Beckham 38
Ronnie Simonsen 10

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Nahuel Dominguez of Crewe Alexandra

Match Ratings
1.Romero P. Hernandez (GK)
6
2.Ruel Brooking (DEF)
6
3.Frederico Soler (DEF)
6
4.Adam Howells (DEF)
6
5.Gavin Boyd (DEF)
6
6.Matthew Keane (MID)yellow card
6
7.Gavin White (MID)
7
8.Nahuel Dominguez (ATT)goal scoredgoal scoredgoal scoredgoal scored
9
9.Marcos Carrasco (ATT)
6
10.Giulio Miccoli (ATT)
7
11.Stephen Beckham (ATT)goal scored
7
 
12.Ivan Johnson (DEF)
0
13.Mick Draper (GK)
0
14.Tim Brand (DEF)
0

1.Franco Franchi (GK)
6
2.Richard Wilcox (DEF)
6
3.Cristiano Valente (DEF)
6
4.Nick Dodd (DEF)
6
5.Danny Parker (DEF)
6
6.Nigel Robson (MID)
6
7.Neil Pearce (MID)
6
8.Ronnie Simonsen (ATT)goal scored
7
9.Mick Fortune (ATT)
6
10.Michael Williamson (ATT)
6
11.Luke Crooks (ATT)
6
 
12.Eric Eberle (MID)
0
13.Henry Unsworth (GK)
0
14.Thierry Kasper (GK)
0