Match Report


Crewe AlexandraCrewe Alexandra     Rotherham UnitedRotherham United
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Richard InceR. Ince60
G
1captain
G
49Marcel KühnM. Kühn
Samuele MaiuriS. Maiuri46
D
2
D
53Damien OakleyD. Oakley
Carl ScalesC. Scales44
D
3
D
52Ralph KitsonR. Kitson
Ugo BarrettU. Barrett40
D
4
D
46Dennis ThirlwellD. Thirlwell
Darius MonkD. Monk53
M
5
D
41Dennis ColeD. Cole
James ForbesJ. Forbes48
M
6
M
59Dennis PeckhamD. Peckham
Ross GrimandiR. Grimandi47
M
7
M
58Antonio AntunesA. Antunes
Paolo PlowrightP. Plowright45
M
8
M
57Eoin LjungbergE. Ljungberg
Warren WoodgateW. Woodgate63
A
9
M
57Rio BenjaminR. Benjamin
Morris ForbesM. Forbes51
A
10
A
57Robert DuberryR. Duberry
Alan BastinA. Bastin47
A
captain11
A
49Spencer BloomerS. Bloomer
 
Dennis PetersD. Peters51
G
12
M
57Jason DaviesJ. Davies
Ruel SmithR. Smith46
A
13
M
51Spencer MarshallS. Marshall
Carl BloomerC. Bloomer44
M
14
G
48Alberto JohnsonA. Johnson

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Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at Alexandra Stadium where Crewe Alexandra play host to Rotherham United. A crowd of 3,421 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Crewe Alexandra are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Rotherham United appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by John Butt.


0.00
The whistle blows and Crewe Alexandra get the match underway!
15.47
Eoin Ljungberg comes in with a late challenge on James Forbes. Eoin Ljungberg is shown the yellow card! James Forbes hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
16.10
Antonio Antunes flicks the ball to his team mate, Spencer Bloomer. Spencer Bloomer shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Richard Ince!
18.23
Ross Grimandi threads a neat ball through to Warren Woodgate. Warren Woodgate knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ralph Kitson.
20.04
Ralph Kitson surges forward with the ball. Ralph Kitson flicks a high pass forward. Robert Duberry holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Robert Duberry shoots from 25 yards. Richard Ince effortlessly gets down and covers it.
21.39
Antonio Antunes threads the ball through to Robert Duberry. Robert Duberry deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Spencer Bloomer but the linesman indicates offside!
24.23
Darius Monk hits a low pass to Warren Woodgate. Warren Woodgate knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Dennis Cole.
26.19
Ralph Kitson barges into Alan Bastin. The referee calls over Ralph Kitson and warns him to calm down! Alan Bastin hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
27.54
Dennis Peckham clumsily knocks into Paolo Plowright. Dennis Peckham is warned by the referee! Paolo Plowright hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
32.57
Ross Grimandi sees Warren Woodgate in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Warren Woodgate sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
38.57
Antonio Antunes sees Robert Duberry in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Robert Duberry cuts inside the box! Robert Duberry side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it flies just off target!
39.01
Dennis Peckham passes the ball forward to Spencer Bloomer. Spencer Bloomer passes the ball forward but Robert Duberry is offside!
40.21
Ross Grimandi flicks a high pass forward to Warren Woodgate who brings the ball under control. Warren Woodgate shoots from long range. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
45.00
James Forbes threads a neat ball through to Morris Forbes. Morris Forbes knocks in a cross ball towards Alan Bastin. Alan Bastin connects with a diving header. It's miles wide!
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. Rotherham United also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The second half starts with Rotherham United kicking off!
49.02
Carl Scales chips the ball to his team mate, Darius Monk. Darius Monk flicks the ball to his team mate, Alan Bastin. Alan Bastin knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Marcel Kühn who gathers it comfortably.
51.19
Damien Oakley threads a neat ball through to Rio Benjamin. Rio Benjamin passes the ball forward to Spencer Bloomer. Spencer Bloomer plays a one-two with Robert Duberry and rushes in on goal... Spencer Bloomer strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but it flies just wide!
54.54
Carl Scales makes a simple pass to James Forbes. James Forbes flicks the ball to his team mate, Morris Forbes. Morris Forbes tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies well off target!
57.28
Dennis Peckham barges into Paolo Plowright. The referee calls over Dennis Peckham and shows him a yellow card! Paolo Plowright stretches but gets up unharmed.
59.12
Eoin Ljungberg chips the ball to his team mate, Robert Duberry. Robert Duberry advances inside the box! Robert Duberry strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
60.32
Rotherham United have made a substitution with Spencer Marshall replacing Dennis Thirlwell and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-3 formation.
63.46
James Forbes knocks the ball forward to Morris Forbes. Morris Forbes shoots from long range. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Fabulous stop!
65.56
James Forbes catches Antonio Antunes on the ankles. The referee brings James Forbes to one side and gives him a warning! Antonio Antunes hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
66.08
With some swift thinking, Antonio Antunes plays the ball forward to Robert Duberry. Robert Duberry flicks the ball to his team mate, Rio Benjamin. Some silky footwork from Rio Benjamin provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it flies just wide!
67.52
James Forbes kicks a strong pass forward to Alan Bastin. Alan Bastin knocks in a cross ball towards Warren Woodgate. Warren Woodgate jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Marcel Kühn is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!! That's his third!
72.12
Eoin Ljungberg flicks the ball to his team mate, Robert Duberry. Robert Duberry rushes past Samuele Maiuri! Robert Duberry shows great control and tries a shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
73.41
Paolo Plowright passes the ball forward to Alan Bastin. Alan Bastin shoots from 25 yards but it's a woeful effort!
75.15
James Forbes threads a neat ball through to Warren Woodgate. Warren Woodgate shoots from 20 yards but is denied by Marcel Kühn. Excellent save.
77.12
Rotherham United have made a substitution with Jason Davies replacing Rio Benjamin .
78.16
James Forbes threads the ball through to Morris Forbes. Morris Forbes lofts in a cross ball towards Alan Bastin. Alan Bastin directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but Spencer Marshall is standing on the goal line and blocks what would otherwise have been a goal!
79.04
James Forbes advances with the ball. James Forbes flicks the ball to his team mate, Alan Bastin. Ralph Kitson catches Alan Bastin on the ankles. Alan Bastin appeals for a penalty! No says the ref!!
81.55
Spencer Marshall flicks a high pass forward. Dennis Peckham holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Dennis Peckham kicks a strong pass forward to Spencer Bloomer. Spencer Bloomer advances inside the box! Spencer Bloomer side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Crewe Alexandra

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

Possession
59.8%
40.2%
Play Area
24.4%
45.1%
30.5%

Scorers
Warren Woodgate 33, 40, 68

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Warren Woodgate of Crewe Alexandra

Match Ratings
1.Richard Ince (GK)
6
2.Samuele Maiuri (DEF)
6
3.Carl Scales (DEF)
6
4.Ugo Barrett (DEF)
6
5.Darius Monk (MID)
6
6.James Forbes (MID)
7
7.Ross Grimandi (MID)
8
8.Paolo Plowright (MID)
6
9.Warren Woodgate (ATT)goal scoredgoal scoredgoal scored
9
10.Morris Forbes (ATT)
6
11.Alan Bastin (ATT)
6
 
12.Dennis Peters (GK)
0
13.Ruel Smith (ATT)
0
14.Carl Bloomer (MID)
0

1.Marcel Kühn (GK)
6
2.Damien Oakley (DEF)
6
3.Ralph Kitson (DEF)
6
4.Dennis Thirlwell (DEF)
6
5.Dennis Cole (DEF)
6
6.Dennis Peckham (MID)yellow card
5
7.Antonio Antunes (MID)
6
8.Eoin Ljungberg (MID)yellow card
5
9.Rio Benjamin (MID)
6
10.Robert Duberry (ATT)
7
11.Spencer Bloomer (ATT)
6
 
12.Jason Davies (MID)
6
13.Spencer Marshall (MID)
6
14.Alberto Johnson (GK)
0