Match Report


Crewe AlexandraCrewe Alexandra     Tottenham HotspurTottenham Hotspur
Computer Player Computer Player Barry Skinner Barry Skinner
Richard InceR. Ince60
G
1
G
55Adam PerryA. Perry
Carlos RibeiroC. Ribeiro47
D
2
D
56Marvin WrightM. Wright
Ian WatsonI. Watson47
D
3
D
44Thierry DrydenT. Dryden
Fredrik SalakoF. Salako44
D
4
D
53Syd MacleanS. Maclean
Steffen JungS. Jung50
M
5
M
63Daniele CoppingD. Copping
James ForbesJ. Forbes49
M
6
M
62Paolo AgliardiP. Agliardi
Ross GrimandiR. Grimandi48
M
7
M
40Henry Le TissierH. Le Tissier
Paolo PlowrightP. Plowright46
M
8captain
M
56Edward MendoncaE. Mendonca
Warren WoodgateW. Woodgate63
A
9
A
55Jonathan CollymoreJ. Collymore
Wes CleggW. Clegg58
A
10
A
59Jody ImpeyJ. Impey
Ruel SmithR. Smith46
A
captain11
A
55Chris BridgesC. Bridges
 
Dennis PetersD. Peters51
G
12
G
43Leon SchellL. Schell
Carl GreenC. Green45
A
13
A
55Jon ThomsonJ. Thomson
Carl ScalesC. Scales44
D
14
A
50Les HurstL. Hurst

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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Alexandra Stadium where Crewe Alexandra play host to Tottenham Hotspur. A crowd of 4,450 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Crewe Alexandra and Tottenham Hotspur are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Jamie Johnson.


0.00
Tottenham Hotspur kick off!
4.34
Steffen Jung decides to run forward with the ball. Steffen Jung shoots from distance but it whistles just wide of the post!
10.02
Ian Watson chips the ball to his team mate, Steffen Jung. Steffen Jung deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Warren Woodgate. Warren Woodgate whips in a cross ball towards Wes Clegg. Wes Clegg directs the ball goalwards with his head but it flies wide!
12.01
Fredrik Salako flicks a high ball forward to Ross Grimandi who takes it down. Ross Grimandi flicks a high pass forward to Ruel Smith who brings the ball under control. Ruel Smith lofts in a cross ball towards Wes Clegg. Wes Clegg makes a deft header but Adam Perry reads it well. Excellent keeping!
15.57
Henry Le Tissier chips the ball to his team mate, Jody Impey. Jody Impey threads the ball through to Chris Bridges but he's offside!
21.06
Ross Grimandi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Wes Clegg. Wes Clegg whips in a cross ball towards Warren Woodgate. Warren Woodgate connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
26.09
Henry Le Tissier makes a beautiful solo run. Henry Le Tissier makes a great pass forward. Jonathan Collymore runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
27.11
Edward Mendonca flicks a high ball forward to Chris Bridges who takes it down. Chris Bridges whips in a cross ball towards Jody Impey. Jody Impey outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
32.56
Carlos Ribeiro runs forward with the ball. Carlos Ribeiro flicks a high pass forward. Warren Woodgate holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Warren Woodgate shoots from long range but it misses the target by a large margin!
34.14
Crewe Alexandra are keeping most of the possession.
40.31
Henry Le Tissier threads the ball through to Jonathan Collymore. Jonathan Collymore shoots from long range but it rises well off target!
42.54
James Forbes runs deep into the other half of the pitch. James Forbes flicks the ball to his team mate, Warren Woodgate. Warren Woodgate shows great control and tries a shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
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. Tottenham Hotspur also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Crewe Alexandra kick off the second half!
54.41
Paolo Plowright hits a low pass to Wes Clegg. Wes Clegg shoots from distance his aim is horrendously poor!
55.20
Paolo Agliardi threads a neat ball through to Jonathan Collymore. Jonathan Collymore knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
59.36
Steffen Jung flicks a high pass forward. Wes Clegg controls it well on his chest. Wes Clegg shoots from 20 yards. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
61.36
Tottenham Hotspur appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation.
66.36
James Forbes runs deep into the other half of the pitch. James Forbes shoots from outside the area but he balloons it over the crossbar!
69.33
Daniele Copping hits a low pass to Jonathan Collymore. Jonathan Collymore knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ian Watson.
71.42
Thierry Dryden makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Henry Le Tissier. Henry Le Tissier passes the ball forward to Jonathan Collymore. Jonathan Collymore edges inside the box! Jonathan Collymore tries a spectacular strike. The ball strikes Fredrik Salako's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
73.10
James Forbes changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. James Forbes cuts inside the box! James Forbes makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it flies wide!
83.02
James Forbes sees Warren Woodgate in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Warren Woodgate finds some space and shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Adam Perry manages to gather it.
84.40
Paolo Agliardi flicks the ball to his team mate, Jody Impey. Jody Impey finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
89.35
Marvin Wright passes the ball forward to Henry Le Tissier. These players appear to think like one. Henry Le Tissier makes a beautiful solo run. Henry Le Tissier plays a quick one-two with Chris Bridges and rushes in on goal... Henry Le Tissier tries a spectacular strike. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Good keeping!
90.00
Henry Le Tissier makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jonathan Collymore. Jonathan Collymore passes the ball forward but Chris Bridges is offside!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Crewe Alexandra

Tottenham Hotspur
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
3
4
Shots off Target
8
1
Offsides
0
3
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
51.6%
48.4%
Play Area
26.6%
45.3%
28.1%

Scorers
Wes Clegg 59
Jody Impey 27, 84

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Jody Impey of Tottenham Hotspur

Match Ratings
1.Richard Ince (GK)
6
2.Carlos Ribeiro (DEF)
6
3.Ian Watson (DEF)
6
4.Fredrik Salako (DEF)
6
5.Steffen Jung (MID)
7
6.James Forbes (MID)
8
7.Ross Grimandi (MID)
6
8.Paolo Plowright (MID)
6
9.Warren Woodgate (ATT)
6
10.Wes Clegg (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Ruel Smith (ATT)
6
 
12.Dennis Peters (GK)
0
13.Carl Green (ATT)
0
14.Carl Scales (DEF)
0

1.Adam Perry (GK)
6
2.Marvin Wright (DEF)
6
3.Thierry Dryden (DEF)
6
4.Syd Maclean (DEF)
6
5.Daniele Copping (MID)
6
6.Paolo Agliardi (MID)
7
7.Henry Le Tissier (MID)
8
8.Edward Mendonca (MID)
6
9.Jonathan Collymore (ATT)
6
10.Jody Impey (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
11.Chris Bridges (ATT)
7
 
12.Leon Schell (GK)
0
13.Jon Thomson (ATT)
0
14.Les Hurst (ATT)
0