Match Report


Crewe AlexandraCrewe Alexandra     BuryBury
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Trevor DavisT. Davis57
G
1
G
52Carl WilliamsonC. Williamson
Peter BrownP. Brown66
D
2
D
48Robert InsleyR. Insley
Phil ForbesP. Forbes43
D
3captain
D
46David WeaverD. Weaver
Jason PottsJ. Potts42
D
4
D
45Neil LawrenceN. Lawrence
Ledley SheringhamL. Sheringham40
D
5
M
50Mamadou FlorentinM. Florentin
James VassellJ. Vassell39
D
6
M
40Anthony ChristieA. Christie
Clive BrambleC. Bramble53
M
7
M
40Matthew GeorgeM. George
Marcus RobinsonM. Robinson52
M
captain8
M
39Malcolm BeagrieM. Beagrie
Eddie BattyE. Batty51
M
9
A
52Gareth LaycockG. Laycock
Titus SouthgateT. Southgate72
A
10
A
38Stephen LawrenceS. Lawrence
Darren LampardD. Lampard43
A
11
A
30Nicky LawtonN. Lawton
 
Peter BenjaminP. Benjamin54
G
12
G
48Luke BallL. Ball
Tommy JohnsonT. Johnson48
M
13
D
44Jacob WhelanJ. Whelan
Nigel OakleyN. Oakley47
G
14
G
43Simon LuzhnyS. Luzhny

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Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at Alexandra Stadium where Crewe Alexandra play host to Bury. A crowd of 2,623 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Crewe Alexandra are playing in a 5-3-2 formation while Bury appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Peter Summerbell.


0.00
Crewe Alexandra kick off!
2.19
David Weaver flicks the ball to his team mate, Malcolm Beagrie. Malcolm Beagrie passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Nicky Lawton. Nicky Lawton knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Trevor Davis who gathers it comfortably.
8.10
Eddie Batty flicks a high pass forward to Darren Lampard who brings the ball under control. Darren Lampard sees Titus Southgate just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Titus Southgate shoots from just inside the box. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
16.39
David Weaver makes a probing pass to Anthony Christie. Anthony Christie sees space and advances. Anthony Christie whips in a cross ball towards Nicky Lawton. Nicky Lawton is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but slams it into the crowd!
20.01
Eddie Batty makes a simple pass to Darren Lampard. Darren Lampard lofts in a cross ball towards Titus Southgate. Titus Southgate knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Carl Williamson!
22.22
Mamadou Florentin passes the ball forward to Stephen Lawrence. Stephen Lawrence whips in a cross ball towards Gareth Laycock. Gareth Laycock gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Bury are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
24.48
Anthony Christie sees a break and surges forward. Anthony Christie lofts in a cross ball towards Gareth Laycock. Gareth Laycock flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Great save!
36.29
Marcus Robinson kicks a strong pass forward to Titus Southgate. Titus Southgate whips in a cross ball towards Darren Lampard. Darren Lampard powers a header at goal but it flies just off target!
38.38
Nicky Lawton comes in with a late challenge on Ledley Sheringham. The referee calls over Nicky Lawton and shows him a yellow card! Ledley Sheringham stretches but gets up unharmed.
39.25
Matthew George hacks Marcus Robinson from behind! Matthew George is given a warning by the referee! Marcus Robinson runs off the knock.
44.15
Anthony Christie threads a neat ball through to Stephen Lawrence. Stephen Lawrence shoots from long range but it curls horrendously wide!
45.00
Matthew George flicks a high pass forward to Stephen Lawrence who brings the ball under control. Stephen Lawrence knocks in a cross ball towards Gareth Laycock. Gareth Laycock fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Trevor Davis manages to keep it out.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Crewe Alexandra appear unchanged since the first half. Bury also appear unchanged since the first half. The Bury players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Bury start the second half!
47.08
Neil Lawrence threads a neat ball through to Mamadou Florentin. Mamadou Florentin flicks a high pass forward. Stephen Lawrence holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Stephen Lawrence lofts in a cross ball towards Nicky Lawton. Nicky Lawton rises majestically and gets a header on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
60.23
Crewe Alexandra have made 3 substitutions with Peter Benjamin replacing Eddie Batty, Tommy Johnson replacing Darren Lampard and Nigel Oakley replacing Tommy Johnson .Bury have made 2 substitutions with Jacob Whelan replacing Mamadou Florentin and Simon Luzhny replacing Nicky Lawton .
71.32
Malcolm Beagrie makes a simple pass to Gareth Laycock. Gareth Laycock knocks in a cross ball towards Stephen Lawrence. Stephen Lawrence gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
72.41
Malcolm Beagrie knocks the ball to his team mate, Stephen Lawrence. Stephen Lawrence tries a spectacular long range effort but it's a woeful effort!
77.45
Crewe Alexandra appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-5-1 formation.
84.19
Phil Forbes flicks a high pass forward. Peter Benjamin collects the pass. Peter Benjamin knocks the ball forward to Nigel Oakley. Nigel Oakley controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it rises well off target!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Crewe Alexandra

Bury
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
2
2
Shots off Target
2
6
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
30.9%
69.1%
Play Area
29.4%
47.1%
23.5%

Scorers
Titus Southgate 8

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Titus Southgate of Crewe Alexandra

Match Ratings
1.Trevor Davis (GK)
7
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)goal scored
9
11.Tommy Johnson (MID)
0
 
12.Peter Benjamin (GK)
6
13.Nigel Oakley (GK)
6
14.Darren Lampard (ATT)
7

1.Carl Williamson (GK)
6
2.Robert Insley (DEF)
7
3.David Weaver (DEF)
6
4.Neil Lawrence (DEF)
7
5.Mamadou Florentin (MID)
7
6.Anthony Christie (MID)
8
7.Matthew George (MID)
6
8.Malcolm Beagrie (MID)
7
9.Gareth Laycock (ATT)
6
10.Stephen Lawrence (ATT)
6
11.Nicky Lawton (ATT)yellow card
5
 
12.Luke Ball (GK)
0
13.Jacob Whelan (DEF)
6
14.Simon Luzhny (GK)
6