Match Report


Stockport CountyStockport County     Crewe AlexandraCrewe Alexandra
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Frank DavisF. Davis60
G
1
G
64Romero P. HernandezR. Hernandez
Noel BanksN. Banks65
D
2
D
74Ruel BrookingR. Brooking
Mervin ArmstrongM. Armstrong60
D
captain3
D
70Frederico SolerF. Soler
Neil BenaliN. Benali49
D
4
D
67Adam HowellsA. Howells
Jason PottsJ. Potts65
M
5
D
66Gavin BoydG. Boyd
Jon NewtonJ. Newton59
M
6
M
69Gavin WhiteG. White
Robbie FowlerR. Fowler57
M
7
M
53Alex McallisterA. Mcallister
Des SalmonD. Salmon53
M
8
A
78Nahuel DominguezN. Dominguez
David MoncurD. Moncur58
A
9captain
A
65Marcos CarrascoM. Carrasco
Ben WoodgateB. Woodgate51
A
10
A
54Giulio MiccoliG. Miccoli
Francis YoudsF. Youds50
A
11
A
48Stephen BeckhamS. Beckham
 
Brian DefoeB. Defoe51
M
12
D
64Ivan JohnsonI. Johnson
David CamposD. Campos47
G
13
G
63Mick DraperM. Draper
Graham StewartG. Stewart46
A
14
D
55Tim BrandT. Brand

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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Edgeley Park where Stockport County play host to Crewe Alexandra. A crowd of 8,949 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Stockport County are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Crewe Alexandra appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Les Jess.


0.00
The first half starts with Crewe Alexandra kicking off!
2.48
Showing composure, Robbie Fowler plays the ball forward to David Moncur. David Moncur tries a spectacular long range effort but it's a woeful effort!
3.30
Robbie Fowler controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ben Woodgate. Ben Woodgate knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
4.33
Alex Mcallister controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Giulio Miccoli. Giulio Miccoli knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Noel Banks.
8.04
Alex Mcallister flicks a high pass forward. Giulio Miccoli controls it well on his chest. Giulio Miccoli knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
12.58
Alex Mcallister flicks a high pass forward. Giulio Miccoli collects the pass. Giulio Miccoli tries a spectacular long range effort. It curls slightly but Frank Davis manages to gather it easily.
15.44
Alex Mcallister threads the ball through to Nahuel Dominguez. Nahuel Dominguez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stephen Beckham but he's offside!
26.52
Alex Mcallister laces a through ball forward to Marcos Carrasco. Marcos Carrasco makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Giulio Miccoli. Giulio Miccoli shoots from just inside the box. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
32.09
Alex Mcallister kicks a strong pass forward to Nahuel Dominguez. Nahuel Dominguez lofts in a cross ball towards Stephen Beckham. Stephen Beckham knocks the ball goalwards with his head but Frank Davis is on top of it.
36.38
Gavin White controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stephen Beckham. Stephen Beckham advances inside the box! Some good footwork from Stephen Beckham provides some space. He shoots at goal but slams it into the crowd!
39.18
Gavin White flicks the ball to his team mate, Marcos Carrasco. Marcos Carrasco plays a quick one-two with Stephen Beckham and rushes in on goal... Marcos Carrasco shoots from just inside the box. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
40.15
Gavin Boyd runs forward with the ball. Gavin Boyd controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Marcos Carrasco. Marcos Carrasco deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nahuel Dominguez but the linesman indicates offside!
44.03
Alex Mcallister passes the ball forward to Marcos Carrasco. Marcos Carrasco plays a quick one-two with Nahuel Dominguez and rushes in on goal... Marcos Carrasco shoots from just inside the box but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

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

45.00
Stockport County kick off!
47.48
Jon Newton threads a neat ball through to Ben Woodgate. Ben Woodgate sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Romero P. Hernandez reads it well. Superb keeping!
51.16
Alex Mcallister makes a high pass forward. Nahuel Dominguez shows exceptional athleticism as he brings the ball under control. Nahuel Dominguez shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
60.46
Stockport County have made a substitution with Graham Stewart replacing Ben Woodgate .
71.29
Stephen Beckham catches Mervin Armstrong on the ankles. Stephen Beckham is shown the yellow card! Mervin Armstrong stretches but gets up unharmed.
72.15
Robbie Fowler kicks a strong pass forward to Francis Youds. Francis Youds plays a quick one-two with Graham Stewart and rushes in on goal... Some awkward footwork from Francis Youds provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Francis Youds!
77.31
Gavin White makes a probing pass to Marcos Carrasco. Marcos Carrasco shoots from 25 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
84.36
Robbie Fowler kicks a strong pass forward to Graham Stewart. Graham Stewart knocks the ball to his team mate, David Moncur. David Moncur looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Solid save from Romero P. Hernandez.
87.49
Mervin Armstrong boots it upfield. Francis Youds hits a low pass to David Moncur. Ruel Brooking catches David Moncur on the ankles. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
89.21
Adam Howells takes it forward alone. Adam Howells changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Adam Howells controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Crewe Alexandra are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Stockport County

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

Possession
45.7%
54.3%
Play Area
25.7%
44.3%
30%

Scorers
Francis Youds 72
Giulio Miccoli 27

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Francis Youds of Stockport County

Match Ratings
1.Frank Davis (GK)
7
2.Noel Banks (DEF)
6
3.Mervin Armstrong (DEF)
6
4.Neil Benali (DEF)
6
5.Jason Potts (MID)
7
6.Jon Newton (MID)
6
7.Robbie Fowler (MID)
8
8.Des Salmon (MID)
6
9.David Moncur (ATT)
6
10.Ben Woodgate (ATT)
6
11.Francis Youds (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Brian Defoe (MID)
0
13.David Campos (GK)
0
14.Graham Stewart (ATT)
7

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