Match Report
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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Alexandra Stadium where Crewe Alexandra play host to Arsenal. A crowd of 16,187 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Crewe Alexandra are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Arsenal appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Crewe Alexandra are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Arsenal appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0Crewe Alexandra get the match underway!
8.06
0-0Albrecht Jaschke makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Chris Hertog. Chris Hertog shoots from 20 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
9.57
Albrecht Jaschke knocks the ball to his team mate, Martin Lucius. Martin Lucius lofts in a cross ball towards Chris Hertog. Chris Hertog is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
14.02
Kieron Perry sees a break and surges forward. Kieron Perry whips in a cross ball towards James Shearer. James Shearer powers a header at goal. It's miles wide!
20.53
0-0Kenichi Watanabe controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Duncan Souness. Duncan Souness controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Chris Hertog. Chris Hertog controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Magnificent save by David Oehrli!
21.57
Kieron Perry makes a probing pass to Alexander Murphy. Alexander Murphy knocks the ball forward to Luke Burbage. Luke Burbage shoots from just inside the box but somehow Pius Job manages to keep it out.
22.41
Kenneth Perez advances with the ball. Kenneth Perez passes the ball forward to James Shearer. James Shearer lofts in a cross ball towards Luke Burbage. Luke Burbage flicks the ball with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
28.23
0-0Crewe Alexandra are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Arsenal's defence.
34.38
Gary Hansen advances with the ball. Gary Hansen shoots from 20 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
39.19
0-0Dani‘l Laudrup clumsily knocks into Scott Wright. The referee calls over Dani‘l Laudrup and shows him a yellow card! Scott Wright hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
42.38
0-0Albrecht Jaschke clumsily knocks into Gary Hansen. Albrecht Jaschke is given a warning by the referee! Gary Hansen hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
The second half starts with Arsenal kicking off!
48.51
0-0Kenneth Perez passes the ball forward to Maximiliano Navarrete. Maximiliano Navarrete flicks the ball to his team mate, Alexander Murphy. Alexander Murphy knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Yoximar Rosales.
54.56
Duncan Souness knocks the ball to his team mate, Martin Lucius. Martin Lucius goes all the way! Martin Lucius cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but somehow David Oehrli manages to keep it out.
55.23
Dani‘l Laudrup makes a simple pass to Scott Mcgovern. Scott Mcgovern takes it forward alone. Scott Mcgovern tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies wide!
57.42
0-1Mile Laybutt flicks the ball to his team mate, Chris Hertog. Chris Hertog whips in a cross ball towards Scott Wright. Scott Wright is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. David Oehrli is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
60.21
Chris Hertog comes in with a late challenge on Pius Mbamba. The referee calls over Chris Hertog and shows him a yellow card! Pius Mbamba hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
61.16
Duncan Souness chips the ball to his team mate, Chris Hertog. Chris Hertog knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
65.21
Albrecht Jaschke passes the ball forward to Scott Wright. Scott Wright knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
69.20
Kenneth Perez advances with the ball. Kenneth Perez chips the ball to his team mate, James Shearer. James Shearer goes all the way! James Shearer makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
73.23
Gary Hansen chips the ball to his team mate, James Shearer. James Shearer knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Yoximar Rosales.
79.55
Scott Mcgovern makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alexander Murphy. Alexander Murphy passes the ball forward to James Shearer. James Shearer shows great control and tries a shot on goal but somehow Pius Job manages to keep it out.
83.07
Scott Mcgovern catches Mile Laybutt on the ankles. Scott Mcgovern is warned by the referee! Mile Laybutt stretches but gets up unharmed.
89.02
1-1Yoximar Rosales makes a simple pass to Mile Laybutt. Mile Laybutt makes a simple pass to Chris Hertog. Chris Hertog knocks the ball forward to Scott Wright but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
4
3
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
62.5%
37.5%
Play Area
29.2%
45.8%
25%
Scorers