Match Report


Crewe AlexandraCrewe Alexandra     PortsmouthPortsmouth
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Romero P. HernandezR. Hernandez64
G
1
G
60Rodolfo LilloR. Lillo
Ruel BrookingR. Brooking74
D
2
D
72Steven NichollsS. Nicholls
Frederico SolerF. Soler70
D
3
D
62Teddy CrooksT. Crooks
Adam HowellsA. Howells67
D
4
D
61Diogo CarvalhoD. Carvalho
Gavin BoydG. Boyd66
D
5
M
68Isaiah WestwoodI. Westwood
Matthew KeaneM. Keane72
M
6
M
66Titus WrightT. Wright
Gavin WhiteG. White68
M
7
M
57Bruno FariaB. Faria
Nahuel DominguezN. Dominguez78
A
8captain
M
49Simon DrakeS. Drake
Marcos CarrascoM. Carrasco65
A
captain9
A
76Warren YoungW. Young
Giulio MiccoliG. Miccoli54
A
10
A
72Nwankwo VenusN. Venus
Stephen BeckhamS. Beckham48
A
11
A
57David CollymoreD. Collymore
 
Ivan JohnsonI. Johnson64
D
12
G
59Peter LinekerP. Lineker
Mick DraperM. Draper63
G
13
D
59Titus HuckerbyT. Huckerby
Tim BrandT. Brand55
D
14
A
55Jason WrightJ. Wright

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Alexandra Stadium where Crewe Alexandra play host to Portsmouth. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Crewe Alexandra are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Portsmouth appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Matthew Marsden.


0.00
Crewe Alexandra kick off the first half!
3.31
Titus Wright deftly passes the ball to his team mate, David Collymore. David Collymore shoots from distance but it's drastically wayward!
4.17
Gavin Boyd comes in with a late challenge on Titus Wright. The referee warns Gavin Boyd to calm down! Titus Wright stretches but gets up unharmed.
8.35
Titus Wright hits a low pass to David Collymore. David Collymore shoots from outside the area. Magnificent save by Romero P. Hernandez!
9.57
David Collymore hacks Adam Howells from behind! The referee brings David Collymore to one side and gives him a warning! Adam Howells hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
10.22
Matthew Keane catches Simon Drake on the ankles. The referee calls over Matthew Keane and shows him a yellow card! Simon Drake hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
12.35
Gavin White threads a neat ball through to Marcos Carrasco. Marcos Carrasco knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
16.07
With imagination, Adam Howells laces a through ball forward to Gavin White. Gavin White knocks the ball to his team mate, Marcos Carrasco. Marcos Carrasco shoots from 25 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. He makes it look easy!
18.05
Isaiah Westwood knocks the ball forward to Warren Young. Warren Young finds some space and shoots from distance but it is miles over!
20.01
Diogo Carvalho flicks a high pass forward. Simon Drake controls it well on his chest. With vision, Simon Drake plays the ball forward to David Collymore. David Collymore finds some space and shoots from distance but it slams into the crowd!
21.13
Without breaking stride, Gavin White plays the ball forward to Nahuel Dominguez. Nahuel Dominguez threads the ball through to Giulio Miccoli but he's offside!
24.29
Frederico Soler threads a neat ball through to Gavin White. Gavin White takes it forward alone. Seeing a gap ahead, Gavin White plays the ball forward to Stephen Beckham who has made a great run into the box. Stephen Beckham takes a shot at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
26.56
David Collymore catches Frederico Soler on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Frederico Soler stretches but gets up unharmed.
30.28
Bruno Faria makes a simple pass to Nwankwo Venus. Nwankwo Venus chips the ball to his team mate, David Collymore. David Collymore tries a spectacular strike but it's drastically wayward!
36.36
Titus Wright threads the ball through to Warren Young. Warren Young tries a spectacular long range effort. Romero P. Hernandez easily gets down and covers it.
40.11
Gavin Boyd makes a beautiful solo run. Gavin Boyd sees space and advances. Gavin Boyd plays a quick one-two with Marcos Carrasco and rushes in on goal... Gavin Boyd side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. It's there!! Rodolfo Lillo has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
44.47
Diogo Carvalho hits a low pass to Isaiah Westwood. Isaiah Westwood flicks a high pass forward. Warren Young controls it well on his chest. Warren Young controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Romero P. Hernandez reads it well. Nice save!
45.00
Adam Howells hits a low pass to Gavin White. Showing composure, Gavin White laces a through ball forward to Stephen Beckham. Stephen Beckham knocks the ball forward to Nahuel Dominguez but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

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

45.00
Portsmouth kick off the second half!
48.41
Teddy Crooks surges forward with the ball. Teddy Crooks threads a neat ball through to David Collymore. David Collymore knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
51.42
Diogo Carvalho chips the ball to his team mate, Bruno Faria. Bruno Faria flicks a high pass forward to David Collymore who brings the ball under control. David Collymore shoots from distance but Romero P. Hernandez is on top of it.
54.15
Gavin White knocks the ball to his team mate, Stephen Beckham. Stephen Beckham knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Steven Nicholls.
55.27
Gavin White flicks a high pass forward. Marcos Carrasco collects the pass. Marcos Carrasco tries a spectacular long range effort but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
59.33
Frederico Soler takes a quick throw-in, lobbing the ball to the feet of Ruel Brooking. Ruel Brooking plays the ball forward to Gavin White. Gavin White flicks a high pass forward. Marcos Carrasco collects the pass. Marcos Carrasco makes a simple pass, allowing Giulio Miccoli to run into the box. Some silky footwork from Giulio Miccoli provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
61.33
Portsmouth have made a substitution with Titus Huckerby replacing Nwankwo Venus .
65.53
Frederico Soler flicks a high pass forward. Gavin White collects the pass. Gavin White flicks a high ball forward to Stephen Beckham who takes it down. Stephen Beckham lofts in a cross ball towards Nahuel Dominguez. Nahuel Dominguez is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
73.45
Frederico Soler controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Matthew Keane. Matthew Keane plays the ball forward to Nahuel Dominguez. Nahuel Dominguez knocks in a cross ball towards Marcos Carrasco. Marcos Carrasco flicks the ball with his head. The ball strikes Teddy Crooks's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
74.58
Corner kick to Crewe Alexandra. Gavin Boyd plays it out to the edge of the box. David Collymore reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
75.12
Diogo Carvalho flicks a high ball forward to Titus Wright who takes it down. Titus Wright knocks the ball to his team mate, Warren Young. Warren Young knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Frederico Soler.
77.54
Portsmouth have made a substitution with Jason Wright replacing Bruno Faria .
78.54
Titus Wright darts forward. Titus Wright plays a scrappy one-two with Warren Young and stumbles forward towards the goal... Titus Wright muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it's a woeful effort!
79.33
Simon Drake knocks the ball to his team mate, Titus Huckerby. Titus Huckerby knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
85.10
Diogo Carvalho threads the ball through to Jason Wright. Jason Wright knocks the ball to his team mate, David Collymore. David Collymore whips in a cross ball towards Warren Young. Warren Young heads the ball goalwards. Warren Young scores for Portsmouth!!
89.59
Teddy Crooks flicks a high ball forward to Titus Wright who takes it down. Titus Wright flicks the ball to his team mate, Warren Young. Warren Young makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Titus Huckerby but he's offside!
90.00
Adam Howells sees Gavin White in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gavin White chips the ball to his team mate, Stephen Beckham. Stephen Beckham shoots from 25 yards but slams it into the crowd!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Crewe Alexandra

Portsmouth
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
5
5
Shots off Target
3
5
Offsides
2
2
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
43.3%
56.7%
Play Area
30%
43.3%
26.7%

Scorers
Gavin Boyd 40
Giulio Miccoli 59
Nahuel Dominguez 66
Warren Young 85

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Gavin White of Crewe Alexandra

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

1.Rodolfo Lillo (GK)
6
2.Steven Nicholls (DEF)
6
3.Teddy Crooks (DEF)
7
4.Diogo Carvalho (DEF)
7
5.Isaiah Westwood (MID)
6
6.Titus Wright (MID)
8
7.Bruno Faria (MID)
6
8.Simon Drake (MID)
6
9.Warren Young (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Nwankwo Venus (ATT)
6
11.David Collymore (ATT)yellow card
6
 
12.Peter Lineker (GK)
0
13.Titus Huckerby (DEF)
6
14.Jason Wright (ATT)
6