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
Max BoatengM. Boateng59
D
2
D
56Steve GodberS. Godber
Carl BrookingC. Brooking58
D
3
D
57Darren SalakoD. Salako
James MilburnJ. Milburn58
D
4
D
65Nick PowellN. Powell
Darius SalmonD. Salmon56
D
5
M
64Duncan BowyerD. Bowyer
Neil PalmerN. Palmer73
M
captain6
M
43Scott WhiteS. White
Steven WarmuzS. Warmuz70
M
7
M
67Christian LindnerC. Lindner
Noel ScholesN. Scholes62
M
8captain
M
57Shaun AdamsS. Adams
Jody RipleyJ. Ripley59
M
9
A
66Ian BanksI. Banks
Aldo OliviA. Olivi70
A
10
A
67Greg BishopG. Bishop
Craig KeaneC. Keane67
A
11
A
57Pedro FernandezP. Fernandez
 
Giuseppe BoriosG. Borios64
A
12
D
55Paul MontagueP. Montague
Darren UnsworthD. Unsworth53
G
13
M
60Darren BoydD. Boyd
Paul GreavesP. Greaves53
G
14
A
64Terry BridgeT. Bridge

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Match Report
Snow falls gently from the overcast sky here at Alexandra Stadium where Crewe Alexandra play host to Tranmere Rovers. A crowd of 8,765 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
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 Alun Bridges.


0.00
Crewe Alexandra kick off!
2.04
Neil Palmer makes a simple pass to Craig Keane. Craig Keane knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
6.16
Steve Godber takes it forward alone. Steve Godber controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Scott White. Scott White plays a quick one-two with Greg Bishop and rushes in on goal... Scott White makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Darius Salmon steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
10.47
Noel Scholes passes the ball forward to Aldo Olivi. Aldo Olivi whips 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 but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
12.53
Christian Lindner makes a probing pass to Pedro Fernandez. Pedro Fernandez tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
15.52
Christian Lindner makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ian Banks. Ian Banks whips in a cross ball towards Pedro Fernandez. Pedro Fernandez is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
16.17
Steven Warmuz sees Craig Keane in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Craig Keane shoots from 25 yards. It curls slightly but Nicolas Turek manages to gather it comfortably.
22.32
Scott White chips the ball to his team mate, Shaun Adams. Shaun Adams tries a spectacular long range effort but Sol Collymore reads it well. Nice keeping!
24.23
Steven Warmuz flicks a high ball forward to Aldo Olivi who takes it down. Aldo Olivi knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Nick Powell.
28.46
Pedro Fernandez plays the ball forward to Duncan Bowyer. Duncan Bowyer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
32.06
Aldo Olivi knocks the ball to his team mate, Craig Keane. Craig Keane knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Nicolas Turek who gathers it comfortably.
33.11
Darius Salmon threads a neat ball through to Steven Warmuz. Steven Warmuz knocks the ball to his team mate, Noel Scholes. Noel Scholes shoots from 25 yards but somehow Nicolas Turek manages to keep it out.
36.19
Steven Warmuz clumsily knocks into Christian Lindner. The referee calls over Steven Warmuz and shows him a yellow card! Christian Lindner hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
42.38
Steven Warmuz makes an attacking run forward. Steven Warmuz tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

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 get the second half underway!
47.11
Steven Warmuz flicks a high pass forward. Jody Ripley controls it well on his chest. Jody Ripley flicks the ball to his team mate, Aldo Olivi. Aldo Olivi knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Nick Powell.
48.51
Darius Salmon deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Neil Palmer. Neil Palmer darts forward. Neil Palmer knocks in a cross ball towards Aldo Olivi. Aldo Olivi directs the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by Nicolas Turek.
57.55
Duncan Bowyer hits a low pass to Ian Banks. Ian Banks tries a spectacular long range effort. Sol Collymore gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice keeping!
59.12
Steven Warmuz knocks the ball to his team mate, Noel Scholes. Noel Scholes lofts in a cross ball towards Aldo Olivi. Steve Godber comes in with a late challenge on Aldo Olivi. Aldo Olivi appeals for a penalty! Given!!
59.12
The referee points to the spot..
60.21
Aldo Olivi steps up and powers a low shot which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
60.21
Tranmere Rovers have made a substitution with Darren Boyd replacing Shaun Adams .
63.21
Darren Salako sees Duncan Bowyer in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Duncan Bowyer brings the ball forward. Duncan Bowyer tries a spectacular long range effort but it's well over the bar!
72.06
With great vision, Neil Palmer plays the ball forward to Aldo Olivi. Aldo Olivi shoots from 25 yards but it misses the target by a large margin!
75.26
Carl Brooking flicks a high ball forward to Noel Scholes who takes it down. Noel Scholes flicks a high pass forward to Craig Keane who brings the ball under control. Craig Keane knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
77.20
Tranmere Rovers have made 2 substitutions with Paul Montague replacing Steve Godber and Terry Bridge replacing Pedro Fernandez .
79.47
Darren Boyd sees a break and surges forward. Darren Boyd knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Sol Collymore who gathers it comfortably.
84.35
Darren Boyd kicks a strong pass forward to Terry Bridge. Terry Bridge shoots from distance but it flies well off target!
85.56
Jody Ripley threads a neat ball through to Craig Keane. Craig Keane knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
87.18
Aldo Olivi flicks a high ball forward to Craig Keane who takes it down. Craig Keane plays a quick one-two with Noel Scholes and rushes in on goal... Craig Keane muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Good save!
89.14
With some swift thinking, Neil Palmer plays the ball forward to Noel Scholes. Noel Scholes hits a low pass to Craig Keane. Craig Keane takes a shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Crewe Alexandra

Tranmere Rovers
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
6
4
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
63.9%
36.1%
Play Area
21.7%
49.4%
28.9%

Scorers
Aldo Olivi 60 (p)
Craig Keane 89
Pedro Fernandez 13

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Craig Keane of Crewe Alexandra

Match Ratings
1.Sol Collymore (GK)
7
2.Max Boateng (DEF)
6
3.Carl Brooking (DEF)
7
4.James Milburn (DEF)
6
5.Darius Salmon (DEF)
7
6.Neil Palmer (MID)
8
7.Steven Warmuz (MID)yellow card
7
8.Noel Scholes (MID)
8
9.Jody Ripley (MID)
6
10.Aldo Olivi (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Craig Keane (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Giuseppe Borios (ATT)
0
13.Darren Unsworth (GK)
0
14.Paul Greaves (GK)
0

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