Match Report
| Crewe Alexandra | Crewe Alexandra |  |  | Leicester City | Leicester City | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Trevor Davis | T. Davis |  | 57 | G |  | 1 | | G | 55 | | Stan Johnson | S. Johnson | |||||||||
| Peter Brown | P. Brown | | 66 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 57 | | Malcolm Croft | M. Croft | |||||||||
| Phil Forbes | P. Forbes | | 43 | D | | 3 | | D | 56 | | Stanley Ehiogu | S. Ehiogu | |||||||||
| Jason Potts | J. Potts | | 42 | D | | 4 | | D | 50 | | Graham Grondin | G. Grondin | |||||||||
| Ledley Sheringham | L. Sheringham | | 40 | D | | 5 | | D | 49 | | Carlton Ljungberg | C. Ljungberg | |||||||||
| James Vassell | J. Vassell | | 39 | D | | 6 | | M | 59 |  | Emiliano Cesari | E. Cesari | |||||||||
| Clive Bramble | C. Bramble | | 53 | M | | 7 | | M | 55 | | Tony Dichio | T. Dichio | |||||||||
| Marcus Robinson | M. Robinson | | 52 | M |  | | 8 | | M | 51 | | Mick Mendez | M. Mendez | ||||||||
| Eddie Batty | E. Batty | | 51 | M | | 9 | | A | 55 | | Clive Peters | C. Peters | |||||||||
| Titus Southgate | T. Southgate | | 72 | A | | 10 | | | A | 49 | | Peter Hurst | P. Hurst | ||||||||
| Darren Lampard | D. Lampard | | 43 | A | | 11 | | A | 41 | | Niccolo May | N. May | |||||||||
| Peter Benjamin | P. Benjamin | | 54 | G | | 12 | | M | 47 | | Adam Maddison | A. Maddison | |||||||||
| Tommy Johnson | T. Johnson | | 48 | M | | 13 | | D | 46 | | Alan Smith | A. Smith | |||||||||
| Nigel Oakley | N. Oakley | | 47 | G | | 14 | | D | 40 | | Ian Venus | I. Venus | |||||||||
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Alexandra Stadium where Crewe Alexandra play host to Leicester City. A crowd of 2,992 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Crewe Alexandra are playing in a 5-3-2 formation while Leicester City appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Paul Lee.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Crewe Alexandra are playing in a 5-3-2 formation while Leicester City appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Paul Lee.
0.00
0-0Leicester City kick off and get the match underway!
4.08
0-0Niccolo May catches Jason Potts on the ankles. The referee warns Niccolo May to calm down! Jason Potts stretches but gets up unharmed.
21.22
0-0Graham Grondin kicks a strong pass forward to Mick Mendez. Mick Mendez kicks a strong pass forward to Clive Peters. Clive Peters makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Niccolo May but he's offside!
28.35
0-0With fabulous vision, Mick Mendez plays the ball forward to Peter Hurst. Peter Hurst knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by James Vassell.
32.29
0-0Carlton Ljungberg decides to run forward with the ball. Carlton Ljungberg makes a probing pass to Niccolo May. Niccolo May skips past Ledley Sheringham! Niccolo May shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
36.27
Eddie Batty chips the ball to his team mate, Darren Lampard. Darren Lampard knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
38.47
Ledley Sheringham hacks Niccolo May from behind! Ledley Sheringham is warned by the referee! Niccolo May runs off the knock.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Crewe Alexandra appear unchanged since the first half. Leicester City also appear unchanged since the first half. The Leicester City players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The second half starts with Crewe Alexandra kicking off!
47.56
Emiliano Cesari makes an attacking run forward. Emiliano Cesari sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
49.58
Phil Forbes flicks a high pass forward. Marcus Robinson holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Marcus Robinson runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Marcus Robinson shoots from 20 yards but it flies well off target!
59.14
0-0Leicester City are dictating the run of play here today.
60.01
0-0Emiliano Cesari flicks a high pass forward. Niccolo May collects the pass. Niccolo May plays a scrappy one-two with Clive Peters and stumbles forward towards the goal... Niccolo May shoots from just inside the box. Trevor Davis effortlessly gets down and covers it.
63.08
Malcolm Croft makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tony Dichio. Tony Dichio makes a simple pass to Clive Peters. Clive Peters controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
66.06
Emiliano Cesari makes a probing pass to Peter Hurst. Peter Hurst shoots from distance but it is shockingly off target!
67.29
Graham Grondin knocks the ball forward to Tony Dichio. Without breaking stride, Tony Dichio plays the ball forward to Clive Peters. Clive Peters controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
69.42
Emiliano Cesari flicks a high pass forward to Clive Peters who brings the ball under control. Clive Peters shoots from 25 yards but it's a woeful effort!
71.08
Tony Dichio deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Niccolo May. Niccolo May shoots from long range but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
72.31
0-1Stanley Ehiogu threads a neat ball through to Tony Dichio. Tony Dichio makes a simple pass to Peter Hurst. Peter Hurst lofts in a cross ball towards Clive Peters. Clive Peters is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
75.24
Stanley Ehiogu controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Emiliano Cesari. Emiliano Cesari knocks the ball to his team mate, Niccolo May. Niccolo May shoots from 25 yards but it slams into the crowd!
77.28
Clive Peters comes in with a late challenge on Peter Brown. Clive Peters is given a warning by the referee! Peter Brown hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
78.32
Mick Mendez threads a neat ball through to Peter Hurst. Peter Hurst flicks a high pass forward. Niccolo May controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Niccolo May looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
84.31
Stanley Ehiogu chips the ball to his team mate, Tony Dichio. Tony Dichio makes a simple pass to Peter Hurst. Peter Hurst knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ledley Sheringham.
85.22
Marcus Robinson threads a neat ball through to Titus Southgate. Titus Southgate knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
87.11
Ledley Sheringham passes the ball forward to Marcus Robinson. Marcus Robinson flicks a high ball forward to Titus Southgate who takes it down. Titus Southgate knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Stan Johnson who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
0
2
Shots off Target
1
9
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
33.3%
66.7%
Play Area
35.8%
42%
22.2%
Scorers
| Clive Peters 72 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Peter Hurst of Leicester City |
Match Ratings
| 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) | 6 | |
| 10. | Titus Southgate (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Darren Lampard (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Peter Benjamin (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Tommy Johnson (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Nigel Oakley (GK) | 0 | |
| 1. | Stan Johnson (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Malcolm Croft (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Stanley Ehiogu (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Graham Grondin (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Carlton Ljungberg (DEF) | 8 | |
| 6. | Emiliano Cesari (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Tony Dichio (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Mick Mendez (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Clive Peters (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 10. | Peter Hurst (ATT) | 9 | |
| 11. | Niccolo May (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Adam Maddison (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Alan Smith (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Ian Venus (DEF) | 0 | |