Match Report


Crewe AlexandraCrewe Alexandra     SunderlandSunderland
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Romero P. HernandezR. Hernandez64
G
1
G
69Peter RankinP. Rankin
Ruel BrookingR. Brooking74
D
2
D
61Andre VosahloA. Vosahlo
Frederico SolerF. Soler70
D
3
D
60Graham CharlesG. Charles
Adam HowellsA. Howells67
D
4
D
58Colin InceC. Ince
Gavin BoydG. Boyd66
D
5
D
53Thomas HelmerT. Helmer
Matthew KeaneM. Keane72
M
6
M
69Kofi De GoeyK. De Goey
Gavin WhiteG. White69
M
7
M
66Nicky PearceN. Pearce
Nahuel DominguezN. Dominguez78
A
8
M
61Robert KitsonR. Kitson
Marcos CarrascoM. Carrasco65
A
captain9captain
A
67Daniel WindassD. Windass
Giulio MiccoliG. Miccoli54
A
10
A
66Matthew CarragherM. Carragher
Stephen BeckhamS. Beckham48
A
11
A
60Brian ScalesB. Scales
 
Ivan JohnsonI. Johnson64
D
12
G
62Noel PowellN. Powell
Mick DraperM. Draper63
G
13
M
59Michael BridgesM. Bridges
Tim BrandT. Brand55
D
14
A
59Rodrigo AlvesR. Alves

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Match Report
Hail stones bounce on the pitch here at Alexandra Stadium where Crewe Alexandra play host to Sunderland. A crowd of 9,489 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Crewe Alexandra are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Sunderland appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Francis Naylor.


0.00
The whistle blows and Crewe Alexandra get the match underway!
2.10
Nicky Pearce threads the ball through to Daniel Windass. Daniel Windass knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Romero P. Hernandez who gathers it comfortably.
8.08
Robert Kitson flicks a high pass forward. Matthew Carragher collects the pass. Matthew Carragher knocks in a cross ball towards Daniel Windass. Daniel Windass rises majestically and gets a header on goal but somehow Romero P. Hernandez manages to keep it out.
9.26
Kofi De Goey flicks a high pass forward to Daniel Windass who brings the ball under control. Daniel Windass knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Romero P. Hernandez who gathers it comfortably.
16.25
With a delightful solo run, Nicky Pearce stretches the opposition's defence. Nicky Pearce whips in a cross ball towards Brian Scales. Brian Scales makes a convincing header. Romero P. Hernandez manages to gather it easily.
18.37
Gavin White knocks the ball forward to Marcos Carrasco. Marcos Carrasco makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Giulio Miccoli. Giulio Miccoli muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
20.18
Kofi De Goey threads the ball through to Brian Scales. Brian Scales knocks in a cross ball towards Daniel Windass. Daniel Windass heads the ball goalwards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
27.57
Graham Charles kicks a strong pass forward to Robert Kitson. Without breaking stride, Robert Kitson plays the ball forward to Daniel Windass. Daniel Windass knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
32.38
With a delightful solo run, Nicky Pearce stretches the opposition's defence. Nicky Pearce plays a quick one-two with Daniel Windass and rushes in on goal... Nicky Pearce shoots from just inside the box but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
33.42
Gavin White flicks a high pass forward. Giulio Miccoli holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Giulio Miccoli cuts inside the box! Giulio Miccoli shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it flies wide!
34.15
Kofi De Goey flicks a high ball forward to Matthew Carragher who takes it down. Matthew Carragher knocks in a cross ball towards Daniel Windass. Daniel Windass makes a convincing header but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
38.06
Robert Kitson threads a neat ball through to Daniel Windass. Daniel Windass knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
39.02
Thomas Helmer catches Marcos Carrasco on the ankles. Thomas Helmer is given a warning by the referee! Marcos Carrasco runs off the knock.
45.00
Robert Kitson kicks a strong pass forward to Daniel Windass. Daniel Windass finds some space and shoots from distance. Solid save from Romero P. Hernandez.
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. Sunderland also appear unchanged since the first half. The Sunderland players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Sunderland kick off!
51.47
Gavin White flicks a high ball forward to Marcos Carrasco who takes it down. Marcos Carrasco controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. He makes it look easy!
53.06
Thomas Helmer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kofi De Goey. Kofi De Goey sees Matthew Carragher in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Matthew Carragher controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
57.33
Nicky Pearce sees Matthew Carragher in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Matthew Carragher lofts in a cross ball towards Brian Scales. Brian Scales knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it flies well off target!
60.44
Sunderland have made 2 substitutions with Michael Bridges replacing Robert Kitson and Noel Powell replacing Brian Scales .
61.48
Ruel Brooking controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Matthew Keane. Matthew Keane hits a low pass to Giulio Miccoli. Giulio Miccoli plays a one-two with Nahuel Dominguez and advances towards the goal... Giulio Miccoli shoots from just inside the box but it flies wide!
63.26
Seeing a gap ahead, Frederico Soler plays the ball forward to Gavin White. Gavin White surges forward with the ball. Gavin White lofts in a cross ball towards Marcos Carrasco. Marcos Carrasco gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it is shockingly off target!
66.26
With some swift thinking, Kofi De Goey plays the ball forward to Noel Powell. Noel Powell lofts in a cross ball towards Daniel Windass. With a superhuman jump, Daniel Windass connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it's a woeful effort!
67.54
Gavin White knocks the ball to his team mate, Giulio Miccoli. Giulio Miccoli makes a probing pass between the defence to Stephen Beckham. Stephen Beckham cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Stephen Beckham!
71.33
Michael Bridges threads a neat ball through to Matthew Carragher. Matthew Carragher knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ruel Brooking.
75.04
Gavin White threads a neat ball through to Nahuel Dominguez. Nahuel Dominguez controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
77.06
Sunderland have made a substitution with Rodrigo Alves replacing Nicky Pearce and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation.
78.14
Adam Howells flicks a high pass forward. Gavin White holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gavin White sees Giulio Miccoli in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Giulio Miccoli advances inside the box! Giulio Miccoli shoots from just inside the box. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
81.38
Daniel Windass comes in with a late challenge on Frederico Soler. The referee calls over Daniel Windass and shows him a yellow card! Frederico Soler stretches but gets up unharmed.
84.03
Thomas Helmer makes a probing pass to Noel Powell. Noel Powell shoots from outside the area but it is miles over!
87.54
Gavin White threads a neat ball through to Giulio Miccoli. Giulio Miccoli controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Peter Rankin is on top of it.
89.24
Gavin White passes the ball forward to Stephen Beckham. Stephen Beckham knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Andre Vosahlo.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Crewe Alexandra

Sunderland
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
4
3
Shots off Target
5
7
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
50.7%
49.3%
Play Area
30.7%
45.3%
24%

Scorers
Stephen Beckham 68
Giulio Miccoli 78

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Giulio Miccoli 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)
6
6.Matthew Keane (MID)
6
7.Gavin White (MID)
9
8.Nahuel Dominguez (ATT)
6
9.Marcos Carrasco (ATT)
6
10.Giulio Miccoli (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Stephen Beckham (ATT)goal scored
7
 
12.Ivan Johnson (DEF)
0
13.Mick Draper (GK)
0
14.Tim Brand (DEF)
0

1.Peter Rankin (GK)
6
2.Andre Vosahlo (DEF)
6
3.Graham Charles (DEF)
6
4.Colin Ince (DEF)
6
5.Thomas Helmer (DEF)
6
6.Kofi De Goey (MID)
6
7.Nicky Pearce (MID)
7
8.Robert Kitson (MID)
6
9.Daniel Windass (ATT)yellow card
5
10.Matthew Carragher (ATT)
6
11.Brian Scales (ATT)
6
 
12.Noel Powell (GK)
6
13.Michael Bridges (MID)
6
14.Rodrigo Alves (ATT)
6