Match Report


DarlingtonDarlington     Crewe AlexandraCrewe Alexandra
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Ralph ChristieR. Christie47
G
1
G
57Trevor DavisT. Davis
Ashley McleodA. Mcleod47
D
2
D
66Peter BrownP. Brown
Nicky DelaneyN. Delaney46
D
captain3
D
43Phil ForbesP. Forbes
Gareth CarltonG. Carlton46
D
4
D
42Jason PottsJ. Potts
Dave PallisterD. Pallister51
M
5
D
40Ledley SheringhamL. Sheringham
Patrick SmithP. Smith50
M
6
D
39James VassellJ. Vassell
Patrick RoyceP. Royce50
M
7
M
53Clive BrambleC. Bramble
Jason IzzetJ. Izzet42
M
8captain
M
52Marcus RobinsonM. Robinson
Jermaine TerryJ. Terry55
A
9
M
51Eddie BattyE. Batty
Alexander BishopA. Bishop49
A
10
A
72Titus SouthgateT. Southgate
Matthew WeirM. Weir47
A
11
A
43Darren LampardD. Lampard
 
Darren MasonD. Mason47
G
12
G
54Peter BenjaminP. Benjamin
Ruel CleggR. Clegg46
A
13
M
48Tommy JohnsonT. Johnson
Kemal CarltonK. Carlton44
A
14
G
47Nigel OakleyN. Oakley

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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at The Northern Echo Darlington Arena where Darlington play host to Crewe Alexandra. A crowd of 2,623 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Darlington are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Crewe Alexandra appear to be shaped for 5-3-2.
Today's match is refereed by Matthew Whelan.


0.00
Darlington kick off and get the match underway!
8.33
Phil Forbes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Clive Bramble. Clive Bramble sees Darren Lampard in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Darren Lampard shoots from 20 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
10.52
Gareth Carlton threads a neat ball through to Jason Izzet. Jason Izzet controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jermaine Terry. Jermaine Terry knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Trevor Davis who gathers it comfortably.
14.48
Nicky Delaney threads a neat ball through to Patrick Royce. Patrick Royce threads the ball through to Matthew Weir. Matthew Weir shoots from distance but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
20.05
Marcus Robinson flicks a high pass forward. Darren Lampard collects the pass. Darren Lampard knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
30.48
Patrick Royce threads a neat ball through to Jermaine Terry. Jermaine Terry knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
33.04
Nicky Delaney passes the ball forward to Jason Izzet. Jason Izzet sees Jermaine Terry in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jermaine Terry plays a one-two with Alexander Bishop and advances towards the goal... Jermaine Terry shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Jermaine Terry!
45.00
With a delightful solo run, Marcus Robinson stretches the opposition's defence. Marcus Robinson shoots from outside the area. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Crewe Alexandra!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Darlington have changed their lineup with Darren Mason replacing Gareth Carlton, Ruel Clegg replacing Patrick Smith and Kemal Carlton replacing Matthew Weir. Crewe Alexandra appear unchanged since the first half. The Darlington players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
Crewe Alexandra kick off and get the second half underway!
47.40
Marcus Robinson flicks a high pass forward. Titus Southgate collects the pass. Titus Southgate knocks in a cross ball towards Darren Lampard. Darren Lampard makes a convincing header but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
48.03
Ledley Sheringham threads a neat ball through to Marcus Robinson. Marcus Robinson makes a probing pass to Darren Lampard. Darren Lampard knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Darren Mason.
49.44
Dave Pallister threads a neat ball through to Alexander Bishop. Alexander Bishop knocks in a cross ball towards Jermaine Terry. Jermaine Terry whips the ball goalwards with his head but it's drastically wayward!
53.26
Clive Bramble passes the ball forward to Darren Lampard. Darren Lampard skips past Darren Mason! Darren Lampard cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
59.41
Marcus Robinson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Titus Southgate. Titus Southgate shoots from 20 yards. What a cracker!! Ralph Christie had no chance!! Goal for Crewe Alexandra!
61.41
Crewe Alexandra have made 3 substitutions with Peter Benjamin replacing Eddie Batty, Tommy Johnson replacing Darren Lampard and Nigel Oakley replacing Tommy Johnson .
63.40
Peter Benjamin knocks the ball to his team mate, Nigel Oakley. Nigel Oakley knocks in a cross ball towards Titus Southgate. Titus Southgate gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but Ralph Christie reads it well. Fabulous stop!
65.01
Ruel Clegg sees Kemal Carlton in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Kemal Carlton lofts in a cross ball towards Alexander Bishop. Alexander Bishop knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Good keeping from Trevor Davis as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
66.04
Corner kick to Darlington. Dave Pallister plays it out to the edge of the box. Some awkward footwork from Alexander Bishop provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
67.25
Peter Benjamin kicks a strong pass forward to Titus Southgate. Titus Southgate whips in a cross ball towards Nigel Oakley. Nigel Oakley heads the ball goalwards. It's miles wide!
69.38
Dave Pallister surges forward with the ball. Dave Pallister lofts in a cross ball towards Jermaine Terry. James Vassell barges into Jermaine Terry. Jermaine Terry appeals for a penalty! No!! Unbelievable!!
71.12
Ruel Clegg receives the ball from a throw-in from Dave Pallister. Ruel Clegg flicks a high pass forward. Jermaine Terry collects the pass. Jermaine Terry lofts in a cross ball towards Kemal Carlton. Kemal Carlton jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Fantastic reaction save from Trevor Davis!
75.24
Dave Pallister flicks a high pass forward. Kemal Carlton holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Kemal Carlton lofts in a cross ball towards Jermaine Terry. Jermaine Terry is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
77.26
Crewe Alexandra appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-5-1 formation.
79.21
Ruel Clegg sees Jermaine Terry in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jermaine Terry knocks in a cross ball towards Kemal Carlton. Kemal Carlton connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
81.20
Jason Potts threads a neat ball through to Peter Benjamin. Peter Benjamin runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Peter Benjamin shoots from long range. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
84.02
Patrick Royce threads the ball through to Alexander Bishop. Alexander Bishop lofts in a cross ball towards Kemal Carlton. Kemal Carlton makes a convincing header. Trevor Davis is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
87.35
Darlington are keeping most of the possession.
89.41
Ledley Sheringham knocks the ball to his team mate, Marcus Robinson. Marcus Robinson flicks a high pass forward. Nigel Oakley controls it well on his chest. Nigel Oakley finds some space and shoots from distance but it rises well off target!
90.00
Patrick Royce receives the ball from a throw-in from Jason Izzet. Patrick Royce deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alexander Bishop. Alexander Bishop knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Darlington

Crewe Alexandra
Goals
2
3
Shots on Target
4
4
Shots off Target
5
5
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
59.7%
40.3%
Play Area
25%
47.2%
27.8%

Scorers
Jermaine Terry 33
Kemal Carlton 84
Marcus Robinson 45
Darren Lampard 53
Titus Southgate 59

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Marcus Robinson of Crewe Alexandra

Match Ratings
1.Ralph Christie (GK)
6
2.Ashley Mcleod (DEF)
6
3.Nicky Delaney (DEF)
6
4.Gareth Carlton (DEF)
6
5.Dave Pallister (MID)
7
6.Patrick Smith (MID)
6
7.Patrick Royce (MID)
6
8.Jason Izzet (MID)
6
9.Jermaine Terry (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Alexander Bishop (ATT)
7
11.Matthew Weir (ATT)
6
 
12.Darren Mason (GK)
6
13.Ruel Clegg (ATT)
6
14.Kemal Carlton (ATT)goal scored
8

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)
7
8.Marcus Robinson (MID)goal scored
9
9.Eddie Batty (MID)
6
10.Titus Southgate (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Tommy Johnson (MID)
0
 
12.Peter Benjamin (GK)
6
13.Nigel Oakley (GK)
6
14.Darren Lampard (ATT)goal scored
8