Match Report


Crewe AlexandraCrewe Alexandra     Tranmere RoversTranmere Rovers
Computer Player Computer Player David Jacobs David Jacobs
Sol CollymoreS. Collymore56
G
1
G
61Nicolas TurekN. Turek
Teddy JackT. Jack63
D
2
D
56Darren SalakoD. Salako
Dennis GerrardD. Gerrard60
D
3
D
64Nick PowellN. Powell
Max BoatengM. Boateng58
D
4
D
56Steve GodberS. Godber
Carl BrookingC. Brooking57
D
5
M
63Duncan BowyerD. Bowyer
Neil PalmerN. Palmer72
M
captain6
M
60Darren BoydD. Boyd
Noel ScholesN. Scholes62
M
7
M
66Christian LindnerC. Lindner
Jody RipleyJ. Ripley58
M
8captain
M
59Oleg WatersO. Waters
Norman JohnsonN. Johnson50
M
9
A
65Jon KirklandJ. Kirkland
Aldo OliviA. Olivi68
A
10
A
64Greg BishopG. Bishop
Craig KeaneC. Keane66
A
11
A
64Ian BanksI. Banks
 
Giuseppe BoriosG. Borios64
A
12
D
53Paul MontagueP. Montague
James MilburnJ. Milburn57
D
13
M
57Shaun AdamsS. Adams
Darius SalmonD. Salmon56
D
14
A
56Pedro FernandezP. Fernandez

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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Alexandra Stadium where Crewe Alexandra play host to Tranmere Rovers. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Crewe Alexandra are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Tranmere Rovers appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Thierry Salako.


0.00
Crewe Alexandra get the match underway!
2.01
Aldo Olivi makes a probing pass to Craig Keane. Craig Keane shoots from 25 yards but it's a woeful effort!
3.16
Max Boateng makes a probing pass to Neil Palmer. Neil Palmer finds some space and shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
6.52
Showing composure, Nick Powell plays the ball forward to Christian Lindner. Christian Lindner hits a low pass to Greg Bishop. Greg Bishop knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
10.20
Dennis Gerrard gives the ball a hefty kick upfield. Craig Keane knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Darren Salako.
16.06
Dennis Gerrard flicks a high ball forward to Jody Ripley who takes it down. Jody Ripley controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Aldo Olivi. Aldo Olivi knocks in a cross ball towards Craig Keane. Nick Powell comes in with a late challenge on Craig Keane. Craig Keane appeals for a penalty! No!! Unbelievable!!
18.14
Darren Salako launches a long ball forward. Greg Bishop knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Carl Brooking.
24.06
Aldo Olivi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Craig Keane. Craig Keane shoots from outside the area. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Fabulous stop!
26.05
Nick Powell makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Darren Boyd. Darren Boyd flicks a high pass forward to Ian Banks who brings the ball under control. Ian Banks lofts in a cross ball towards Jon Kirkland. Jon Kirkland makes a looping header on goal but Sol Collymore is on top of it.
32.37
Neil Palmer sees Jody Ripley in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jody Ripley surges forward with the ball. Jody Ripley knocks the ball forward, putting Aldo Olivi through on goal. Aldo Olivi takes a shot at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
34.15
Jody Ripley sees Aldo Olivi in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Aldo Olivi whips in a cross ball towards Jody Ripley. Jody Ripley is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Nicolas Turek with no chance!! Goal for Crewe Alexandra!
39.10
Darren Boyd kicks a strong pass forward to Ian Banks. Ian Banks shoots from 25 yards his aim is horrendously poor!
42.15
Max Boateng makes a probing pass to Dennis Gerrard. Dennis Gerrard controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Craig Keane. Craig Keane shoots from distance but it's drastically wayward!
45.00
Teddy Jack kicks a strong pass forward to Noel Scholes. Noel Scholes threads a neat ball through to Craig Keane. Craig Keane whips in a cross ball towards Aldo Olivi. Aldo Olivi powers a header at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
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. Tranmere Rovers also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Tranmere Rovers kick off!
47.44
Oleg Waters threads a neat ball through to Christian Lindner. With great vision, Christian Lindner plays the ball forward to Jon Kirkland. Jon Kirkland shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
48.54
Max Boateng changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Max Boateng knocks in a cross ball towards Craig Keane. Craig Keane finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Well saved!
54.23
Teddy Jack makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Max Boateng. Max Boateng threads the ball through to Craig Keane. Craig Keane plays a one-two with Aldo Olivi and advances towards the goal... Craig Keane cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal but it is tipped over by Nicolas Turek.
55.06
Neil Palmer takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Duncan Bowyer reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
57.56
Dennis Gerrard flicks a high pass forward. Norman Johnson controls it well on his chest. Norman Johnson flicks a high pass forward. Craig Keane collects the pass. Craig Keane knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
59.08
Noel Scholes passes the ball forward to Aldo Olivi. Aldo Olivi cuts inside the box! Aldo Olivi muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
60.05
Tranmere Rovers have made 2 substitutions with Paul Montague replacing Steve Godber and Pedro Fernandez replacing Greg Bishop .
65.58
Teddy Jack flicks a high pass forward. Jody Ripley controls it well on his chest. Jody Ripley controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Neil Palmer. Neil Palmer knocks in a cross ball towards Aldo Olivi. Aldo Olivi makes a deft header but it rises well off target!
66.58
Neil Palmer threads a neat ball through to Craig Keane. Craig Keane knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Paul Montague.
67.10
Paul Montague passes the ball forward to Ian Banks. Ian Banks knocks in a cross ball towards Jon Kirkland. Jon Kirkland connects with a diving header. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
71.26
Duncan Bowyer threads a neat ball through to Ian Banks. Ian Banks shoots from long range but it's well over the bar!
72.56
Darren Salako threads a neat ball through to Duncan Bowyer. Duncan Bowyer flicks the ball to his team mate, Ian Banks. Ian Banks shoots from 20 yards but it is tipped over by Sol Collymore.
74.28
Christian Lindner takes a quick corner, playing it short to Jon Kirkland. Jon Kirkland heads the ball, flicking it across the into the box. Sol Collymore scrambles forward, punching the ball out to safety!
77.07
Tranmere Rovers have made a substitution with Shaun Adams replacing Christian Lindner .
79.44
Oleg Waters flicks a high pass forward. Jon Kirkland holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jon Kirkland tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent save!
81.18
Nick Powell surges forward with the ball. Nick Powell runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Nick Powell controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
84.39
Jody Ripley receives the ball from a throw-in from Norman Johnson. Jody Ripley sees space and advances. Jody Ripley makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Aldo Olivi. Some awkward footwork from Aldo Olivi provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but Nicolas Turek is on top of it.
90.00
Darren Boyd knocks the ball to his team mate, Ian Banks. Ian Banks shoots from long range. Solid save from Sol Collymore.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Crewe Alexandra

Tranmere Rovers
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
5
5
Shots off Target
7
4
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
55.1%
44.9%
Play Area
25.8%
41.6%
32.6%

Scorers
Jody Ripley 34
Jon Kirkland 67

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Jody Ripley of Crewe Alexandra

Match Ratings
1.Sol Collymore (GK)
8
2.Teddy Jack (DEF)
6
3.Dennis Gerrard (DEF)
6
4.Max Boateng (DEF)
7
5.Carl Brooking (DEF)
6
6.Neil Palmer (MID)
6
7.Noel Scholes (MID)
6
8.Jody Ripley (MID)goal scored
9
9.Norman Johnson (MID)
6
10.Aldo Olivi (ATT)
8
11.Craig Keane (ATT)
7
 
12.Giuseppe Borios (ATT)
0
13.James Milburn (DEF)
0
14.Darius Salmon (DEF)
0

1.Nicolas Turek (GK)
7
2.Darren Salako (DEF)
6
3.Nick Powell (DEF)
7
4.Steve Godber (DEF)
6
5.Duncan Bowyer (MID)
7
6.Darren Boyd (MID)
6
7.Christian Lindner (MID)
6
8.Oleg Waters (MID)
6
9.Jon Kirkland (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Greg Bishop (ATT)
6
11.Ian Banks (ATT)
7
 
12.Paul Montague (DEF)
7
13.Shaun Adams (MID)
6
14.Pedro Fernandez (ATT)
6