Match Report
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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Brunton Park where Carlisle United play host to Crewe Alexandra. A crowd of 2,795 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Carlisle United are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Crewe Alexandra appear to be shaped for 5-3-2.
Today's match is refereed by Wayne Midgley.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Carlisle United are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Crewe Alexandra appear to be shaped for 5-3-2.
Today's match is refereed by Wayne Midgley.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Crewe Alexandra kicking off!
3.40
0-0Eddie Batty takes it forward alone. Eddie Batty shoots from outside the area but it is tipped over by Clive Walsh.
4.45
0-0Corner kick to Crewe Alexandra. Marcus Robinson plays it out to the edge of the box. Titus Southgate comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it's a lousy effort!
6.22
1-0Tim Cooper hits a low pass to Francis Milburn. Francis Milburn lofts in a cross ball towards Dean Dichio. Dean Dichio is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
10.33
1-0Eddie Batty hits a low pass to Titus Southgate. Titus Southgate knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
20.17
1-0Craig Mercer laces a through ball forward to Alistair Mckay. Alistair Mckay surges forward with the ball. Alistair Mckay whips in a cross ball towards Francis Milburn. Ledley Sheringham barges into Francis Milburn. Francis Milburn appeals for a penalty! No!! Unbelievable!!
21.16
Marcus Robinson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Darren Lampard. Darren Lampard knocks in a cross ball towards Titus Southgate. Titus Southgate powers a header at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
27.54
1-1Eddie Batty flicks a high pass forward. Darren Lampard controls it well on his chest. Darren Lampard finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
33.34
1-1Eddie Batty clumsily knocks into Marvin Richards. The referee warns Eddie Batty to calm down! Marvin Richards gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Carlisle United appear unchanged since the first half. Crewe Alexandra also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Carlisle United start the second half!
48.35
Phil Forbes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Marcus Robinson. Marcus Robinson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Titus Southgate. Titus Southgate knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
53.24
Clive Bramble flicks a high pass forward. Titus Southgate collects the pass. Titus Southgate shoots from distance but Clive Walsh is on top of it.
57.08
With imagination, Marvin Richards plays the ball forward to Dean Dichio. Dean Dichio shoots from distance but it whistles just wide of the post!
59.42
Eddie Batty threads the ball through to Titus Southgate. Titus Southgate whips in a cross ball towards Darren Lampard. With a superhuman jump, Darren Lampard connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it's a lousy effort!
72.45
1-1Marcus Robinson threads a neat ball through to Darren Lampard. Darren Lampard makes a great pass forward. Titus Southgate runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
77.31
Alistair Mckay makes a probing pass to Francis Milburn. Francis Milburn shoots from 25 yards but it flies well off target!
79.13
Eddie Batty decides to run forward with the ball. Eddie Batty shoots from distance but it is shockingly off target!
81.27
James Vassell flicks a high pass forward. Eddie Batty controls it well on his chest. Eddie Batty knocks the ball to his team mate, Darren Lampard. Darren Lampard shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
85.24
With great vision, Eddie Batty plays the ball forward to Titus Southgate. Titus Southgate shoots from 20 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
87.36
Craig Mercer hits a low pass to Marvin Richards. Marvin Richards flicks a high ball forward to Francis Milburn who takes it down. Francis Milburn controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
1
3
Shots off Target
3
6
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
49.3%
50.7%
Play Area
26.9%
52.2%
20.9%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Titus Southgate of Crewe Alexandra |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Clive Walsh (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Paul Ehiogu (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Marcus Banks (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Craig Mercer (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Dean Fletcher (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Marvin Richards (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Alistair Mckay (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Emile Grimandi (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Tim Cooper (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Dean Dichio (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 11. | Francis Milburn (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Seth Lawrence (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Marvin Barrett (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Terry Mowbray (GK) | 0 | |
| 1. | Trevor Davis (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Peter Brown (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Phil Forbes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Jason Potts (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Ledley Sheringham (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | James Vassell (DEF) | 6 | |
| 7. | Clive Bramble (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Marcus Robinson (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Eddie Batty (MID) | 8 | |
| 10. | Titus Southgate (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Darren Lampard (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Peter Benjamin (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Tommy Johnson (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Nigel Oakley (GK) | 0 | |