Match Report


DarlingtonDarlington     Crewe AlexandraCrewe Alexandra
Chris BrooksChris Brooks Computer Player Computer Player
Brian WatsonB. Watson50
G
1
G
60Richard InceR. Ince
Vincenzo PalumboV. Palumbo52
D
2
D
57Rodolfo VicenteR. Vicente
Gennaro BressanG. Bressan53
D
3
D
47Ian WatsonI. Watson
Arturo SerranoA. Serrano50
D
captain4
D
47Carlos RibeiroC. Ribeiro
Phil HurstP. Hurst40
D
5
M
50Steffen JungS. Jung
Tomas JesusT. Jesus42
D
6
M
49James ForbesJ. Forbes
Domenico LappaneseD. Lappanese51
M
7
M
49Ross GrimandiR. Grimandi
Samuel FerreiraS. Ferreira54
M
8
M
46Paolo PlowrightP. Plowright
Craig ScowcroftC. Scowcroft45
A
9
A
63Warren WoodgateW. Woodgate
Mario SchaapM. Schaap46
A
10
A
58Wes CleggW. Clegg
Luis OliveiraL. Oliveira49
A
11captain
A
47Ruel SmithR. Smith
 
Antonio MoutinhoA. Moutinho40
D
12
G
51Dennis PetersD. Peters
Gary ClemenceG. Clemence58
M
13
A
45Carl GreenC. Green
Graham HamiltonG. Hamilton40
A
14
D
44Fredrik SalakoF. Salako

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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at The Northern Echo Darlington Arena where Darlington play host to Crewe Alexandra. A crowd of 4,224 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Darlington are playing in a 5-2-3 formation while Crewe Alexandra appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Marcus Scholes.


0.00
The whistle blows and Darlington get the match underway!
3.47
Domenico Lappanese flicks a high ball forward to Craig Scowcroft who takes it down. Craig Scowcroft knocks in a cross ball towards Luis Oliveira. Luis Oliveira beats his man to it with a header but it whistles just wide of the post!
6.02
Ross Grimandi plays the ball forward to Ruel Smith. Ruel Smith controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
22.07
Ian Watson makes a simple pass to Ross Grimandi. Ross Grimandi flicks a high pass forward to Ruel Smith who brings the ball under control. Ruel Smith shoots from outside the area. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
26.58
Ian Watson flicks the ball to his team mate, James Forbes. James Forbes plays the ball forward to Ruel Smith. Ruel Smith edges inside the box! Some good footwork from Ruel Smith provides some space. He shoots at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
27.15
Samuel Ferreira sees a break and surges forward. Samuel Ferreira controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
32.34
Tomas Jesus runs forward with the ball. Tomas Jesus controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Luis Oliveira. Luis Oliveira knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
36.45
James Forbes clumsily knocks into Phil Hurst. The referee brings James Forbes to one side and gives him a warning! Phil Hurst stretches but gets up unharmed.
38.09
Samuel Ferreira hacks Ross Grimandi from behind! The referee calls over Samuel Ferreira and shows him a yellow card! Ross Grimandi hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
39.20
James Forbes takes a long throw-in. Paolo Plowright passes the ball forward to Ruel Smith. Ruel Smith flicks a high pass forward. Wes Clegg controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Wes Clegg takes a shot at goal but it's a woeful effort!
42.26
Domenico Lappanese barges into Steffen Jung. The referee calls over Domenico Lappanese and warns him to calm down! Steffen Jung stretches but gets up unharmed.
44.51
Samuel Ferreira makes a simple pass to Luis Oliveira. Luis Oliveira advances inside the box! Luis Oliveira shoots from just inside the box but slams it into the crowd!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

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

45.00
Crewe Alexandra kick off!
47.42
James Forbes brings the ball forward. James Forbes shoots from distance. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
49.11
Phil Hurst knocks the ball forward to Samuel Ferreira. Samuel Ferreira flicks a high pass forward. Luis Oliveira holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Luis Oliveira shoots from long range but it flies just off target!
54.02
Domenico Lappanese threads a neat ball through to Craig Scowcroft. Craig Scowcroft shoots from 25 yards. The ball takes a deflection leaving Richard Ince with no chance!! Goal for Darlington!
57.18
Domenico Lappanese flicks a high pass forward. Mario Schaap collects the pass. Mario Schaap controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
60.01
Gennaro Bressan deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Domenico Lappanese. Domenico Lappanese threads a neat ball through to Craig Scowcroft. Craig Scowcroft shoots from distance. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
63.51
Tomas Jesus flicks a high ball forward to Domenico Lappanese who takes it down. Domenico Lappanese flicks the ball to his team mate, Luis Oliveira. Luis Oliveira knocks in a cross ball towards Craig Scowcroft. Craig Scowcroft is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Richard Ince with no chance!! Goal for Darlington!
66.49
Ross Grimandi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Warren Woodgate. Warren Woodgate shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
67.06
James Forbes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Warren Woodgate. Warren Woodgate knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Tomas Jesus.
71.23
Domenico Lappanese knocks the ball forward to Luis Oliveira. Luis Oliveira finds some space and shoots from distance. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
72.24
Ross Grimandi advances with the ball. Ross Grimandi finds some space and shoots from distance but it's a woeful effort!
77.23
Samuel Ferreira chips the ball to his team mate, Mario Schaap. Mario Schaap shoots from 20 yards but it's well over the bar!
79.14
Samuel Ferreira deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mario Schaap. Mario Schaap finds some space and shoots from distance. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Mario Schaap!
83.36
Arturo Serrano flicks the ball to his team mate, Domenico Lappanese. Domenico Lappanese surges forward with the ball. Domenico Lappanese knocks in a cross ball towards Craig Scowcroft. Craig Scowcroft makes a convincing header. Magnificent block by Ian Watson!
84.36
Arturo Serrano gives the ball a hefty kick upfield. Mario Schaap shoots from outside the area but it flies just off target!
90.00
Steffen Jung comes in with a late challenge on Samuel Ferreira. The referee calls over Steffen Jung and shows him a yellow card! Samuel Ferreira stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Darlington

Crewe Alexandra
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
4
1
Shots off Target
9
6
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
57.5%
42.5%
Play Area
26%
46.6%
27.4%

Scorers
Craig Scowcroft 54, 64
Mario Schaap 79
Ruel Smith 6

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Craig Scowcroft of Darlington

Match Ratings
1.Brian Watson (GK)
6
2.Vincenzo Palumbo (DEF)
6
3.Gennaro Bressan (DEF)
6
4.Arturo Serrano (DEF)
6
5.Phil Hurst (DEF)
6
6.Tomas Jesus (DEF)
6
7.Domenico Lappanese (MID)
8
8.Samuel Ferreira (MID)yellow card
7
9.Craig Scowcroft (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
10.Mario Schaap (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Luis Oliveira (ATT)
7
 
12.Antonio Moutinho (DEF)
0
13.Gary Clemence (MID)
0
14.Graham Hamilton (ATT)
0

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