Match Report


Crewe AlexandraCrewe Alexandra     Blackburn RoversBlackburn Rovers
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Richard InceR. Ince60
G
1
G
60Luís SalgadoL. Salgado
Samuele MaiuriS. Maiuri46
D
2
D
62Kevin ArmstrongK. Armstrong
Carl ScalesC. Scales44
D
3captain
D
58John CollymoreJ. Collymore
Fredrik SalakoF. Salako44
D
4
D
58Jose Javier MenendezJ. Menendez
Darius MonkD. Monk53
M
5
D
50Titus VassellT. Vassell
James ForbesJ. Forbes48
M
6
M
74Steve RizaS. Riza
Ross GrimandiR. Grimandi47
M
7
M
70Pier G. SemioliP. Semioli
Paolo PlowrightP. Plowright45
M
8
M
62Kevin ClelandK. Cleland
Warren WoodgateW. Woodgate63
A
9
M
49Gary BloomerG. Bloomer
Wes CleggW. Clegg58
A
10
A
71Nicky PriestleyN. Priestley
Morris ForbesM. Forbes51
A
captain11
A
64Dave MurphyD. Murphy
 
Dennis PetersD. Peters51
G
12
A
57Phil MasonP. Mason
Alan BastinA. Bastin47
A
13
A
51Clive GardnerC. Gardner
Ruel SmithR. Smith46
A
14
D
49Anthony ButtA. Butt

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Match Report
Hail stones bounce on the pitch here at Alexandra Stadium where Crewe Alexandra play host to Blackburn Rovers. Its a sell-out today with the 5,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Crewe Alexandra are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Blackburn Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Steve Dichio.


0.00
Blackburn Rovers get the match underway!
6.47
Steve Riza knocks the ball forward to Nicky Priestley. Nicky Priestley advances inside the box! Nicky Priestley cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Richard Ince easily smothers it!
12.25
Samuele Maiuri flicks a high pass forward. James Forbes controls it well on his chest. With some swift thinking, James Forbes plays the ball forward 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.
14.02
Kevin Armstrong hits a long diagonal ball forward. Dave Murphy tries a spectacular long range effort but it rises well off target!
20.56
John Collymore flicks a high pass forward. Steve Riza holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Steve Riza flicks a high ball forward to Dave Murphy who takes it down. Dave Murphy shoots from long range. Magnificent save by Richard Ince!
24.15
Jose Javier Menendez flicks the ball to his team mate, Pier G. Semioli. Pier G. Semioli flicks a high pass forward. Dave Murphy controls it well on his chest. Dave Murphy finds some space and shoots from distance but it's a lousy effort!
28.26
With great vision, Gary Bloomer plays the ball forward to Dave Murphy. Dave Murphy whips in a cross ball towards Nicky Priestley. Nicky Priestley connects with a diving header. The keeper, Richard Ince, sees it late!! Goal for Blackburn Rovers!
34.38
Jose Javier Menendez flicks a high ball forward to Kevin Cleland who takes it down. Kevin Cleland decides to run forward with the ball. Kevin Cleland knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Nicky Priestley is offside!
36.32
Carl Scales threads a neat ball through to Ross Grimandi. Ross Grimandi threads a neat ball through to Morris Forbes. Morris Forbes threads the ball through to Wes Clegg but he's offside!
39.36
With imagination, Kevin Armstrong laces a through ball forward to Gary Bloomer. Gary Bloomer plays the ball forward to Nicky Priestley. Nicky Priestley controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is shockingly off target!
40.00
Samuele Maiuri makes a beautiful pass to the feet of James Forbes. James Forbes threads a neat ball through to Morris Forbes. Morris Forbes knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Luís Salgado who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Crewe Alexandra appear unchanged since the first half. Blackburn Rovers also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Crewe Alexandra get the second half underway!
53.27
Kevin Cleland kicks a strong pass forward to Dave Murphy. Dave Murphy knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Carl Scales.
54.18
Kevin Cleland controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dave Murphy. Dave Murphy tries a spectacular long range effort but slams it into the crowd!
57.44
Seeing a gap ahead, Pier G. Semioli plays the ball forward to Nicky Priestley. Nicky Priestley plays a one-two with Dave Murphy and rushes in on goal... Nicky Priestley shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
59.06
Titus Vassell sees a break and surges forward. Titus Vassell makes a probing pass to Nicky Priestley. Nicky Priestley finds some space and shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
63.52
Pier G. Semioli sees Nicky Priestley in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Nicky Priestley plays a scrappy one-two with Dave Murphy and advances towards the goal... Nicky Priestley muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
65.43
Pier G. Semioli passes the ball forward to Nicky Priestley. Nicky Priestley plays a quick one-two with Dave Murphy and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Nicky Priestley provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
72.42
Ross Grimandi hacks John Collymore from behind! Ross Grimandi is warned by the referee! John Collymore stretches but gets up unharmed.
73.41
Ross Grimandi sees space and advances. Ross Grimandi shoots from outside the area. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
81.22
Darius Monk sees Warren Woodgate in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Warren Woodgate lofts in a cross ball towards Wes Clegg. Wes Clegg makes a looping header on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
85.44
Steve Riza flicks a high pass forward to Nicky Priestley who brings the ball under control. Nicky Priestley tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies just off target!
89.25
Jose Javier Menendez chips the ball to his team mate, Pier G. Semioli. With great vision, Pier G. Semioli plays the ball forward to Nicky Priestley. Nicky Priestley shoots from outside the area. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
90.00
Samuele Maiuri runs forward with the ball. Samuele Maiuri flicks a high pass forward. Wes Clegg controls it well on his chest. Wes Clegg shoots from long range but it flies just off target!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Crewe Alexandra

Blackburn Rovers
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
0
4
Shots off Target
4
9
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
34.5%
65.5%
Play Area
31%
42.5%
26.4%

Scorers
Nicky Priestley 28, 65

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Nicky Priestley of Blackburn Rovers

Match Ratings
1.Richard Ince (GK)
6
2.Samuele Maiuri (DEF)
6
3.Carl Scales (DEF)
6
4.Fredrik Salako (DEF)
6
5.Darius Monk (MID)
6
6.James Forbes (MID)
6
7.Ross Grimandi (MID)
6
8.Paolo Plowright (MID)
6
9.Warren Woodgate (ATT)
6
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

1.Luís Salgado (GK)
6
2.Kevin Armstrong (DEF)
6
3.John Collymore (DEF)
7
4.Jose Javier Menendez (DEF)
6
5.Titus Vassell (DEF)
6
6.Steve Riza (MID)
6
7.Pier G. Semioli (MID)
7
8.Kevin Cleland (MID)
7
9.Gary Bloomer (MID)
6
10.Nicky Priestley (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
11.Dave Murphy (ATT)
7
 
12.Phil Mason (ATT)
0
13.Clive Gardner (ATT)
0
14.Anthony Butt (DEF)
0