Match Report


Northampton TownNorthampton Town     Crewe AlexandraCrewe Alexandra
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
George WatersG. Waters49
G
1
G
60Richard InceR. Ince
Gareth ProctorG. Proctor58
D
2
D
46Samuele MaiuriS. Maiuri
Daniel LofthouseD. Lofthouse55
D
3
D
44Carl ScalesC. Scales
Martin Lua-LuaM. Lua-Lua52
D
4
D
44Fredrik SalakoF. Salako
Mervin McManamanM. McManaman52
D
5
M
53Darius MonkD. Monk
Marcus GerrardM. Gerrard55
M
6
M
48James ForbesJ. Forbes
Stefano MarchegianiS. Marchegiani53
M
7
M
45Paolo PlowrightP. Plowright
Mike NichollsM. Nicholls53
M
8
M
44Carl BloomerC. Bloomer
Said DitewigS. Ditewig58
A
9
A
63Warren WoodgateW. Woodgate
Graeme BeckhamG. Beckham49
A
captain10
A
58Wes CleggW. Clegg
Liam MilburnL. Milburn49
A
11captain
A
51Morris ForbesM. Forbes
 
Oliver SeelerO. Seeler49
D
12
G
51Dennis PetersD. Peters
Ugo EustaceU. Eustace47
M
13
A
47Alan BastinA. Bastin
Graham GowerG. Gower45
D
14
A
46Ruel SmithR. Smith

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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Sixfields Stadium where Northampton Town play host to Crewe Alexandra. A crowd of 4,361 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Northampton Town are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Crewe Alexandra appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Michael Vickers.


0.00
The whistle blows and Crewe Alexandra kick off!
3.55
Daniel Lofthouse flicks the ball to his team mate, Mike Nicholls. Mike Nicholls sees Said Ditewig in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Said Ditewig kicks a strong pass forward to Graeme Beckham but the referee indicates it's offside!
8.25
Marcus Gerrard barges into Carl Bloomer. Marcus Gerrard is shown the yellow card! Carl Bloomer stretches but gets up unharmed.
9.48
Stefano Marchegiani controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Liam Milburn. Liam Milburn makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Graeme Beckham but he's offside!
10.14
James Forbes clumsily knocks into Mike Nicholls. James Forbes is warned by the referee! Mike Nicholls runs off the knock.
14.45
Paolo Plowright decides to run forward with the ball. Paolo Plowright shoots from long range but somehow George Waters manages to keep it out.
15.17
Marcus Gerrard hits a low pass to Liam Milburn. Liam Milburn threads a neat, attacking ball through to Graeme Beckham. Graeme Beckham muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but it is blocked by Samuele Maiuri.
32.10
Paolo Plowright threads a neat ball through to Morris Forbes. Morris Forbes shoots from 20 yards. 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.
34.08
Fredrik Salako comes in with a late challenge on Marcus Gerrard. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Marcus Gerrard hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
38.40
Carl Scales threads a neat ball through to Paolo Plowright. Paolo Plowright flicks a high ball forward to Wes Clegg who gracefully takes it down. Wes Clegg shoots from long range but it whistles just wide of the post!
44.16
Samuele Maiuri knocks the ball forward to Carl Bloomer. Carl Bloomer decides to run forward with the ball. Carl Bloomer lofts in a cross ball towards Morris Forbes. Morris Forbes rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it flies well off target!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Northampton Town appear unchanged since the first half. Crewe Alexandra also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Northampton Town kick off and get the second half underway!
47.05
Daniel Lofthouse makes a simple pass to Marcus Gerrard. Marcus Gerrard deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Graeme Beckham. Graeme Beckham shoots from long range but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
53.22
Stefano Marchegiani threads the ball through to Said Ditewig. Said Ditewig makes a probing pass to Graeme Beckham but he's offside!
54.02
Stefano Marchegiani makes a simple pass to Graeme Beckham. Graeme Beckham skips past Carl Scales! Graeme Beckham comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it's a lousy effort!
55.47
Daniel Lofthouse makes a simple pass to Mike Nicholls. Mike Nicholls makes a probing pass to Said Ditewig. Said Ditewig makes a simple pass, allowing Graeme Beckham to run into the box. Some good footwork from Graeme Beckham provides some space. He shoots at goal. Richard Ince gets down and covers it.
57.44
Fredrik Salako comes in with a late challenge on Said Ditewig. Fredrik Salako is warned by the referee! Said Ditewig stretches but gets up unharmed.
63.37
Carl Scales flicks a high pass forward. Paolo Plowright collects the pass. Paolo Plowright makes a probing pass to Wes Clegg. Wes Clegg shoots from 25 yards but it misses the target by a large margin!
67.11
Gareth Proctor catches Wes Clegg on the ankles. Gareth Proctor is given a warning by the referee! Wes Clegg runs off the knock.
71.48
Daniel Lofthouse takes it forward alone. Daniel Lofthouse threads a neat ball through to Said Ditewig. Said Ditewig deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Liam Milburn but the linesman indicates offside!
72.29
Stefano Marchegiani threads a neat ball through to Said Ditewig. Said Ditewig rushes past Carl Scales! Said Ditewig shoots from just inside the box but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
73.52
Daniel Lofthouse flicks a high pass forward. Marcus Gerrard collects the pass. Marcus Gerrard passes the ball forward to Liam Milburn. Liam Milburn shoots from outside the area but it flies just off target!
77.20
Darius Monk sees space and advances. Darius Monk finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice keeping!
78.43
Daniel Lofthouse flicks a high pass forward to Marcus Gerrard who brings the ball under control. Marcus Gerrard makes an attacking run forward. Marcus Gerrard controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
79.06
Martin Lua-Lua clumsily knocks into James Forbes. The referee brings Martin Lua-Lua to one side and gives him a warning! James Forbes runs off the knock.
83.56
James Forbes comes in with a late challenge on Stefano Marchegiani. The referee warns James Forbes again to calm down! Stefano Marchegiani stretches but gets up unharmed.
87.03
Fredrik Salako threads a neat ball through to Paolo Plowright. Paolo Plowright chips the ball to his team mate, Warren Woodgate. Warren Woodgate cuts inside the box! Warren Woodgate tries a spectacular strike but it is tipped over by George Waters.
88.27
Corner kick to Crewe Alexandra. Carl Bloomer chips it out wide. Said Ditewig reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Northampton Town

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

Possession
60.2%
39.8%
Play Area
26.1%
42%
31.8%
 

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Daniel Lofthouse of Northampton Town

Match Ratings
1.George Waters (GK)
8
2.Gareth Proctor (DEF)
5
3.Daniel Lofthouse (DEF)
9
4.Martin Lua-Lua (DEF)
6
5.Mervin McManaman (DEF)
7
6.Marcus Gerrard (MID)yellow card
8
7.Stefano Marchegiani (MID)
7
8.Mike Nicholls (MID)
7
9.Said Ditewig (ATT)
7
10.Graeme Beckham (ATT)
7
11.Liam Milburn (ATT)
7
 
12.Oliver Seeler (DEF)
0
13.Ugo Eustace (MID)
0
14.Graham Gower (DEF)
0

1.Richard Ince (GK)
6
2.Samuele Maiuri (DEF)
7
3.Carl Scales (DEF)
7
4.Fredrik Salako (DEF)yellow card
5
5.Darius Monk (MID)
7
6.James Forbes (MID)
6
7.Paolo Plowright (MID)
8
8.Carl Bloomer (MID)
7
9.Warren Woodgate (ATT)
7
10.Wes Clegg (ATT)
6
11.Morris Forbes (ATT)
6
 
12.Dennis Peters (GK)
0
13.Alan Bastin (ATT)
0
14.Ruel Smith (ATT)
0