Match Report
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Alexandra Stadium where Crewe Alexandra play host to Doncaster 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 Doncaster Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Nigel Mcgovern.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Crewe Alexandra are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Doncaster Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Nigel Mcgovern.
0.00
Doncaster Rovers kick off and get the match underway!
8.27
Neil Palmer receives the ball from a throw-in from Norman Johnson. Neil Palmer flicks a high pass forward. Jody Ripley holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jody Ripley knocks in a cross ball towards Craig Keane. Craig Keane shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Tomas Oliveira is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
14.50
James Milburn plays the ball forward to Jody Ripley. Jody Ripley sees a break and surges forward. Jody Ripley lofts in a cross ball towards Aldo Olivi. Aldo Olivi is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
18.06
Oleg Finney flicks a high ball forward to Alec Elliott who takes it down. Alec Elliott tries a spectacular long range effort. Wonderful reactions from Sol Collymore keeps it out!
21.19
Jody Ripley sees Aldo Olivi in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Aldo Olivi whips in a cross ball towards Craig Keane. Craig Keane flicks the ball with his head but is denied by Ian Formon. Excellent block.
22.20
Aldo Olivi flicks a high pass forward. Craig Keane collects the pass. Craig Keane knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
26.45
Ledley Gascoigne takes it forward alone. Showing composure, Ledley Gascoigne plays the ball forward to Alec Elliott. Alec Elliott tries a spectacular long range effort but he balloons it over the crossbar!
28.19
Dennis Gerrard knocks the ball to his team mate, Norman Johnson. Norman Johnson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
32.32
Noel Scholes flicks a high pass forward. Craig Keane holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Craig Keane shoots from 25 yards. Solid save from Tomas Oliveira.
34.53
Noel Scholes flicks a high pass forward. Aldo Olivi holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Aldo Olivi passes the ball forward to Craig Keane. Craig Keane whips in a cross ball towards Aldo Olivi. Aldo Olivi makes a convincing header. What a cracker!! Tomas Oliveira had no chance!! Goal for Crewe Alexandra!
38.25
Noel Scholes hits a low pass to Craig Keane. Craig Keane finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
39.05
Henry Flintlock flicks a high pass forward to Martin Colonnese who brings the ball under control. Martin Colonnese knocks the ball to his team mate, Remco van Beek. Remco van Beek edges inside the box! Remco van Beek side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. It's there!! Sol Collymore has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
42.10
Remco van Beek comes in with a late challenge on James Milburn. The referee calls over Remco van Beek and shows him a yellow card! James Milburn runs off the knock.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Crewe Alexandra appear unchanged since the first half. Doncaster Rovers also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with Crewe Alexandra kicking off!
47.07
Norman Johnson sees Neil Palmer in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Neil Palmer controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is miles over!
48.53
Martin Colonnese flicks a high pass forward. Tony Beattie collects the pass. Tony Beattie puts a great ball through. Dirk Schulpen runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
59.17
Noel Scholes plays the ball forward to Aldo Olivi. Aldo Olivi finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
60.06
Doncaster Rovers appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation.
60.06
Craig Keane sees Aldo Olivi in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Aldo Olivi whips in a cross ball towards Craig Keane. Craig Keane gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it flies well off target!
61.10
Craig Keane laces a through ball forward to Aldo Olivi. Aldo Olivi knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Tomas Oliveira who gathers it comfortably.
63.57
Max Boateng laces a weighted ball forward to Craig Keane. Craig Keane runs straight at the defence! Craig Keane tries a spectacular strike but it is tipped over by Tomas Oliveira.
65.07
It's a corner kick which Neil Palmer takes quickly, playing the ball short to Aldo Olivi. Aldo Olivi heads the ball, flicking it across the into the box. Dennis Gerrard shoots from just inside the box his aim is horrendously poor!
67.42
Ian Formon deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dirk Schulpen. Dirk Schulpen decides to run forward with the ball. Dirk Schulpen plays a quick one-two with Tony Beattie and rushes in on goal... Dirk Schulpen side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Sol Collymore is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
71.06
Seeing a gap ahead, Larry Lewis laces a weighted ball forward to Alec Elliott. Alec Elliott controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Martin Colonnese. Martin Colonnese shoots from long range. Superb reactions from Sol Collymore. What a save!
72.54
Noel Scholes kicks a strong pass forward to Aldo Olivi. Aldo Olivi shoots from outside the area but is denied by Tomas Oliveira. Excellent save.
79.54
James Milburn picks a pass forward to Neil Palmer. Neil Palmer knocks the ball forward to Craig Keane. Craig Keane knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
83.05
Dirk Schulpen deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alec Elliott. Alec Elliott plays a scrappy one-two with Tony Beattie and advances towards the goal... Alec Elliott makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
3
3
Shots on Target
7
5
Shots off Target
5
1
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
68.4%
31.6%
Play Area
22.4%
46.1%
31.6%
Scorers
Craig Keane 8 Aldo Olivi 14, 35 | Remco van Beek 39 Dirk Schulpen 67 Alec Elliott 83 |
Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Aldo Olivi of Crewe Alexandra |
Match Ratings
1. | Sol Collymore (GK) | 6 | |
2. | Teddy Jack (DEF) | 6 | |
3. | Dennis Gerrard (DEF) | 6 | |
4. | James Milburn (DEF) | 6 | |
5. | Max Boateng (DEF) | 6 | |
6. | Neil Palmer (MID) | 6 | |
7. | Noel Scholes (MID) | 6 | |
8. | Jody Ripley (MID) | 8 | |
9. | Norman Johnson (MID) | 6 | |
10. | Aldo Olivi (ATT) | ![]() ![]() | 9 |
11. | Craig Keane (ATT) | ![]() | 8 |
12. | Giuseppe Borios (ATT) | 0 | |
13. | Carl Brooking (DEF) | 0 | |
14. | Darius Salmon (DEF) | 0 |
1. | Tomas Oliveira (GK) | 6 | |
2. | Ledley Gascoigne (DEF) | 6 | |
3. | Larry Lewis (DEF) | 6 | |
4. | Henry Flintlock (DEF) | 6 | |
5. | Ian Formon (DEF) | 6 | |
6. | Oleg Finney (MID) | 6 | |
7. | Dirk Schulpen (MID) | ![]() | 8 |
8. | Alec Elliott (ATT) | ![]() | 7 |
9. | Martin Colonnese (ATT) | 7 | |
10. | Tony Beattie (ATT) | 6 | |
11. | Remco van Beek (ATT) | ![]() ![]() | 7 |
12. | Gareth Beresford (DEF) | 0 | |
13. | Vincenzo Weigel (MID) | 0 | |
14. | Dave Serrant (MID) | 0 |