Match Report


Crewe AlexandraCrewe Alexandra     Wolverhampton WanderersWolverhampton Wanderers
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Richard InceR. Ince60
G
1
G
51Gary ButtG. Butt
Rodolfo VicenteR. Vicente56
D
2
D
58Jason PallisterJ. Pallister
Ian WatsonI. Watson47
D
3
D
54Richard MendoncaR. Mendonca
Carlos RibeiroC. Ribeiro47
D
4
D
51Gary LampardG. Lampard
Steffen JungS. Jung50
M
5captain
M
59Kieron BenaliK. Benali
James ForbesJ. Forbes49
M
6
M
58Jamie ElliottJ. Elliott
Ross GrimandiR. Grimandi48
M
7
M
53Nico SchachtN. Schacht
Paolo PlowrightP. Plowright46
M
8
M
48Steven MarrS. Marr
Warren WoodgateW. Woodgate63
A
9
A
55Graeme ProctorG. Proctor
Wes CleggW. Clegg58
A
10
A
49Peter FormonP. Formon
Ruel SmithR. Smith46
A
captain11
A
45Steven BenjaminS. Benjamin
 
Dennis PetersD. Peters51
G
12
D
50Simone ConticchioS. Conticchio
Carl GreenC. Green45
A
13
G
49Brian BlackB. Black
Fredrik SalakoF. Salako44
D
14
D
46Trevor McManamanT. McManaman

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Match Report
Hail stones bounce on the pitch here at Alexandra Stadium where Crewe Alexandra play host to Wolverhampton Wanderers. Its a sell-out today with the 5,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Crewe Alexandra and Wolverhampton Wanderers are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Jason Cooke.


0.00
Crewe Alexandra kick off the first half!
3.56
Ross Grimandi runs straight at the opposition's defence. Ross Grimandi controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
4.43
Paolo Plowright knocks the ball to his team mate, Ruel Smith. Ruel Smith runs straight at the defence! Ruel Smith looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
8.55
Ross Grimandi runs straight at the opposition's defence. Ross Grimandi knocks in a cross ball towards Warren Woodgate. Warren Woodgate heads the ball goalwards. Solid save from Gary Butt. What a great pair of hands!
9.15
Jamie Elliott knocks the ball forward to Graeme Proctor. Graeme Proctor knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Rodolfo Vicente.
12.24
Ross Grimandi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ruel Smith. Ruel Smith sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
14.43
Gary Lampard knocks the ball forward to Jamie Elliott. Jamie Elliott flicks a high pass forward. Graeme Proctor holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Graeme Proctor deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Peter Formon but the linesman indicates offside!
16.46
James Forbes flicks a high pass forward. Warren Woodgate collects the pass. Warren Woodgate lofts in a cross ball towards Ruel Smith. Ruel Smith makes a convincing header but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
21.53
Nico Schacht threads a neat ball through to Graeme Proctor. Graeme Proctor knocks in a cross ball towards Steven Benjamin. Steven Benjamin beats his man to it with a header. Good keeping from Richard Ince as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
23.14
Corner kick to Wolverhampton Wanderers. Kieron Benali plays it to the near post. James Forbes reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
26.18
Nico Schacht knocks the ball forward to Peter Formon. Peter Formon knocks in a cross ball towards Steven Benjamin. Steven Benjamin outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
27.20
Nico Schacht knocks the ball to his team mate, Peter Formon. Peter Formon knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Richard Ince who gathers it comfortably.
28.18
Jamie Elliott threads a neat ball through to Graeme Proctor. Graeme Proctor knocks in a cross ball towards Steven Benjamin. Steven Benjamin flicks the ball with his head but it's a woeful effort!
30.06
Richard Mendonca makes a simple pass to Jamie Elliott. Jamie Elliott flicks the ball to his team mate, Peter Formon. Peter Formon shoots from 20 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
33.25
With some swift thinking, Gary Lampard plays the ball forward to Nico Schacht. Nico Schacht deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Peter Formon. Peter Formon tries a spectacular long range effort. Richard Ince gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice save!
36.52
Ian Watson barges into Steven Benjamin. The referee calls over Ian Watson and warns him to calm down! Steven Benjamin runs off the knock.
42.56
Jamie Elliott threads the ball through to Steven Benjamin. Steven Benjamin advances inside the box! Steven Benjamin cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal. Richard Ince gets down and covers it.
44.47
Ross Grimandi threads the ball through to Ruel Smith. Ruel Smith shoots from outside the area. It's miles wide!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Crewe Alexandra appear unchanged since the first half. Wolverhampton Wanderers also appear unchanged since the first half. The Wolverhampton Wanderers players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Wolverhampton Wanderers start the second half!
47.59
Ian Watson flicks a high pass forward. Ross Grimandi holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ross Grimandi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ruel Smith. Ruel Smith knocks in a cross ball towards Warren Woodgate. Warren Woodgate connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it's well over the bar!
48.58
Steven Marr threads a neat ball through to Peter Formon. Peter Formon plays a one-two with Steven Benjamin and rushes in on goal... Carlos Ribeiro comes in with a late challenge on Peter Formon. Peter Formon appeals for a penalty! No!! Unbelievable!!
55.32
Nico Schacht makes a simple pass to Peter Formon. Peter Formon knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
59.51
Ross Grimandi passes the ball forward to Wes Clegg. Wes Clegg tries a spectacular long range effort but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
61.34
Jamie Elliott hits a low pass to Peter Formon. Peter Formon knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Richard Ince who gathers it comfortably.
65.10
Wolverhampton Wanderers are keeping the ball well. They need to convert this possession into goals.
66.57
Rodolfo Vicente makes a probing pass to Steffen Jung. Steffen Jung picks a pass forward to Ruel Smith. Ruel Smith kicks a strong pass forward to Wes Clegg but the referee indicates it's offside!
67.34
Steven Marr threads a neat ball through to Steven Benjamin. Steven Benjamin shoots from distance but it's drastically wayward!
69.46
Jamie Elliott decides to run forward with the ball. Jamie Elliott finds some space and shoots from distance but it slams into the crowd!
71.15
Ross Grimandi darts forward. Ross Grimandi tries a spectacular long range effort but slams it into the crowd!
75.42
Nico Schacht catches Steffen Jung on the ankles. The referee calls over Nico Schacht and shows him a yellow card! Steffen Jung hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
77.17
Steffen Jung kicks a strong pass forward to Warren Woodgate. Warren Woodgate controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but is denied by Gary Butt. Excellent save.
78.17
Nico Schacht flicks the ball to his team mate, Peter Formon. Peter Formon plays a quick one-two with Graeme Proctor and rushes in on goal... Peter Formon shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it flies well off target!
79.10
Kieron Benali kicks a strong pass forward to Graeme Proctor. Graeme Proctor whips in a cross ball towards Peter Formon. Peter Formon is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it slams into the crowd!
81.57
Jamie Elliott barges into Ross Grimandi. Jamie Elliott is given a warning by the referee! Ross Grimandi runs off the knock.
83.58
Richard Mendonca threads a neat ball through to Nico Schacht. Without breaking stride, Nico Schacht plays the ball forward to Steven Benjamin. Steven Benjamin shoots from 20 yards but it rises well off target!
84.06
Nico Schacht flicks a high ball forward to Graeme Proctor who takes it down. Graeme Proctor knocks in a cross ball towards Peter Formon. Peter Formon whips the ball goalwards with his head but it's a woeful effort!
89.53
Ruel Smith comes in with a late challenge on Gary Lampard. The referee warns Ruel Smith to calm down! Gary Lampard stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
Steven Marr sees a break and surges forward. Steven Marr lofts in a cross ball towards Steven Benjamin. Steven Benjamin beats his man to it with a header his aim is horrendously poor!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Crewe Alexandra

Wolverhampton Wanderers
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
3
3
Shots off Target
7
10
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
37.4%
62.6%
Play Area
27.5%
47.3%
25.3%

Scorers
Ruel Smith 4

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Ross Grimandi of Crewe Alexandra

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

1.Gary Butt (GK)
7
2.Jason Pallister (DEF)
6
3.Richard Mendonca (DEF)
6
4.Gary Lampard (DEF)
7
5.Kieron Benali (MID)
6
6.Jamie Elliott (MID)
8
7.Nico Schacht (MID)yellow card
7
8.Steven Marr (MID)
7
9.Graeme Proctor (ATT)
7
10.Peter Formon (ATT)
7
11.Steven Benjamin (ATT)
7
 
12.Simone Conticchio (DEF)
0
13.Brian Black (GK)
0
14.Trevor McManaman (DEF)
0