Match Report


Crewe AlexandraCrewe Alexandra     Southend UnitedSouthend United
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Romero P. HernandezR. Hernandez64
G
1
G
65Hamada HassliH. Hassli
Ruel BrookingR. Brooking74
D
2
D
60Ruel FinneyR. Finney
Frederico SolerF. Soler70
D
3
D
50Datti Mohamed GiampierettiD. Giampieretti
Adam HowellsA. Howells67
D
4
D
49Eddie MoncurE. Moncur
Gavin BoydG. Boyd66
D
5captain
D
49Liam BrookingL. Brooking
Matthew KeaneM. Keane72
M
6
M
74Dean WilcoxD. Wilcox
Gavin WhiteG. White68
M
7
M
63Rio BellamyR. Bellamy
Nahuel DominguezN. Dominguez78
A
8
A
63Ashley KeaneA. Keane
Marcos CarrascoM. Carrasco65
A
captain9
A
58Chris ClarkeC. Clarke
Giulio MiccoliG. Miccoli54
A
10
A
53Gavin BrightonG. Brighton
Stephen BeckhamS. Beckham48
A
11
A
51Ian SwiftI. Swift
 
Ivan JohnsonI. Johnson64
D
12
G
60Matt WardM. Ward
Mick DraperM. Draper63
G
13
M
51Jermaine EadieJ. Eadie
Tim BrandT. Brand55
D
14
A
51Thierry InceT. Ince

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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Alexandra Stadium where Crewe Alexandra play host to Southend United. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Crewe Alexandra and Southend United are lined up in a 4-2-4 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Darren Lofthouse.


0.00
The whistle blows and Southend United kick off!
3.26
With a delightful solo run, Gavin White stretches the opposition's defence. Gavin White sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Hamada Hassli comfortably smothers it!
9.36
Rio Bellamy runs straight at the opposition's defence. Rio Bellamy shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
14.34
Seeing a gap ahead, Dean Wilcox plays the ball forward to Gavin Brighton. Gavin Brighton shoots from distance. Romero P. Hernandez is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
24.34
Dean Wilcox knocks the ball forward to Ian Swift. Ian Swift lofts in a cross ball towards Chris Clarke. Chris Clarke jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it is miles over!
27.37
Liam Brooking catches Matthew Keane on the ankles. The referee warns Liam Brooking to calm down! Matthew Keane gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
28.30
Datti Mohamed Giampieretti controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rio Bellamy. Rio Bellamy flicks a high pass forward. Ashley Keane comfortably collects the pass. Ashley Keane knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
30.51
Dean Wilcox knocks the ball forward to Gavin Brighton. Gavin Brighton whips in a cross ball towards Ashley Keane. Ashley Keane makes a deft header but it slams into the crowd!
32.26
Liam Brooking clumsily knocks into Giulio Miccoli. Liam Brooking is warned by the referee again! Giulio Miccoli gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
34.48
Gavin White flicks a high pass forward. Marcos Carrasco holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Marcos Carrasco makes a probing pass to Giulio Miccoli but he's offside!
36.47
Gavin White sees space and advances. Gavin White shoots from outside the area. It's there!! Hamada Hassli has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
39.08
Matthew Keane makes a beautiful solo run. Matthew Keane runs straight at the defence! Matthew Keane muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
40.53
Rio Bellamy threads a neat ball through to Ashley Keane. Ashley Keane knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gavin Boyd.
44.40
Rio Bellamy hacks Gavin White from behind! Rio Bellamy is warned by the referee! Gavin White runs off the knock.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

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

45.00
Crewe Alexandra start the second half!
54.23
Gavin White clumsily knocks into Rio Bellamy. The referee warns Gavin White to calm down! Rio Bellamy hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
59.27
Nahuel Dominguez catches Datti Mohamed Giampieretti on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Datti Mohamed Giampieretti runs off the knock.
59.27
Southend United are dictating the run of play here today.
60.44
Rio Bellamy flicks the ball to his team mate, Ian Swift. Ian Swift rushes past Adam Howells! Ian Swift comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it curls horrendously wide!
63.54
Eddie Moncur flicks a high pass forward. Rio Bellamy collects the pass. Rio Bellamy makes an attacking run forward. Rio Bellamy makes a great pass forward. Ian Swift runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
66.31
Adam Howells hacks Chris Clarke from behind! Adam Howells is shown the yellow card! Chris Clarke runs off the knock.
71.48
Rio Bellamy chips the ball to his team mate, Chris Clarke. Chris Clarke cuts inside the box! Chris Clarke shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Great save!
72.22
Dean Wilcox chips the ball to his team mate, Ian Swift. Ian Swift passes the ball forward to Ashley Keane. Some good footwork from Ashley Keane provides some space. He shoots at goal. It's there!! Romero P. Hernandez has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
75.20
Rio Bellamy sees Chris Clarke in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Chris Clarke plays a one-two with Ian Swift and rushes in on goal... Chris Clarke shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Well saved!
77.51
Matthew Keane receives the ball from a throw-in from Gavin White. Matthew Keane passes the ball forward to Marcos Carrasco. Marcos Carrasco shoots from 25 yards. Hamada Hassli gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent keeping!
78.51
Gavin White flicks a high pass forward. Nahuel Dominguez controls it well on his chest. Nahuel Dominguez knocks the ball forward to Giulio Miccoli but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
85.46
Datti Mohamed Giampieretti threads a neat ball through to Dean Wilcox. Dean Wilcox makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gavin Brighton. Gavin Brighton knocks the ball to his team mate, Chris Clarke. Chris Clarke comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it's a lousy effort!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Crewe Alexandra

Southend United
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
4
5
Shots off Target
0
4
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
3
3
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
34.3%
65.7%
Play Area
28.4%
49.3%
22.4%

Scorers
Gavin White 36
Gavin Brighton 14
Ashley Keane 72

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)yellow card
5
5.Gavin Boyd (DEF)
6
6.Matthew Keane (MID)
7
7.Gavin White (MID)goal scored
8
8.Nahuel Dominguez (ATT)yellow card
5
9.Marcos Carrasco (ATT)
6
10.Giulio Miccoli (ATT)
6
11.Stephen Beckham (ATT)
6
 
12.Ivan Johnson (DEF)
0
13.Mick Draper (GK)
0
14.Tim Brand (DEF)
0

1.Hamada Hassli (GK)
7
2.Ruel Finney (DEF)
6
3.Datti Mohamed Giampieretti (DEF)
6
4.Eddie Moncur (DEF)
6
5.Liam Brooking (DEF)
5
6.Dean Wilcox (MID)
7
7.Rio Bellamy (MID)
8
8.Ashley Keane (ATT)goal scored
7
9.Chris Clarke (ATT)
7
10.Gavin Brighton (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Ian Swift (ATT)
7
 
12.Matt Ward (GK)
0
13.Jermaine Eadie (MID)
0
14.Thierry Ince (ATT)
0