Match Report


Crewe AlexandraCrewe Alexandra     Wycombe WanderersWycombe Wanderers
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Trevor DavisT. Davis57
G
1
G
47Peter LoweP. Lowe
Peter BrownP. Brown66
D
2
D
51Ronnie BoydR. Boyd
Phil ForbesP. Forbes43
D
3
D
48Andy BarryA. Barry
Jason PottsJ. Potts42
D
4captain
D
41Antonio BerrettaA. Berretta
Ledley SheringhamL. Sheringham40
D
5
D
40Dennis GeorgeD. George
James VassellJ. Vassell39
D
6
M
48Anthony BowerA. Bower
Clive BrambleC. Bramble53
M
7
M
44David InglisD. Inglis
Marcus RobinsonM. Robinson52
M
captain8
M
41Paul FerdinandP. Ferdinand
Eddie BattyE. Batty51
M
9
A
53Filipe LimaF. Lima
Titus SouthgateT. Southgate72
A
10
A
52Martin FletcherM. Fletcher
Darren LampardD. Lampard43
A
11
A
50Teddy CharlesT. Charles
 
Peter BenjaminP. Benjamin54
G
12
A
46Darius JacksonD. Jackson
Tommy JohnsonT. Johnson48
M
13
M
40Danny HenryD. Henry
Nigel OakleyN. Oakley47
G
14
M
40Ronnie EdworthyR. Edworthy

AdvancedClean
today's match is sponsored by AdvancedClean
Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Alexandra Stadium where Crewe Alexandra play host to Wycombe Wanderers. A crowd of 2,970 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Crewe Alexandra are playing in a 5-3-2 formation while Wycombe Wanderers appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Steve Lampard.


0.00
The whistle blows and Crewe Alexandra kick off!
3.41
Antonio Berretta flicks a high ball forward to David Inglis who takes it down. David Inglis makes a simple pass to Teddy Charles. Teddy Charles runs straight at the defence! Teddy Charles strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. What a cracker!! Trevor Davis had no chance!! Goal for Wycombe Wanderers!
8.52
Clive Bramble threads a neat ball through to Titus Southgate. Titus Southgate shoots from 20 yards but it whistles just wide of the post!
12.23
Jason Potts chips the ball to his team mate, Marcus Robinson. Marcus Robinson advances with the ball. Marcus Robinson shoots from 20 yards but it misses the target by a large margin!
14.10
David Inglis flicks a high pass forward to Martin Fletcher who brings the ball under control. Martin Fletcher knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Trevor Davis who gathers it comfortably.
15.21
Anthony Bower threads a neat ball through to Filipe Lima. Filipe Lima knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
24.08
Antonio Berretta sees space and advances. Antonio Berretta flicks a high pass forward. Martin Fletcher holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Martin Fletcher knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
28.26
James Vassell hits a low pass to Marcus Robinson. Marcus Robinson threads the ball through to Darren Lampard. Darren Lampard finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies well off target!
34.18
Eddie Batty sees Darren Lampard in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Darren Lampard sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies just off target!
36.58
Andy Barry knocks the ball forward to Anthony Bower. Anthony Bower kicks a strong pass forward to Martin Fletcher. Martin Fletcher knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
40.47
With imagination, Paul Ferdinand plays the ball forward to Filipe Lima. Filipe Lima knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
44.13
James Vassell flicks a high ball forward to Clive Bramble who takes it down. Clive Bramble threads the ball through to Titus Southgate. Titus Southgate knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ronnie Boyd.
45.00
Clive Bramble flicks a high pass forward. Titus Southgate holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Titus Southgate knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Antonio Berretta.
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. Wycombe Wanderers also appear unchanged since the first half. The Crewe Alexandra players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
The whistle blows and Wycombe Wanderers kick off!
49.47
Filipe Lima comes in with a late challenge on James Vassell. Filipe Lima is given a warning by the referee! James Vassell runs off the knock.
55.10
Ronnie Boyd knocks the ball to his team mate, David Inglis. David Inglis advances with the ball. David Inglis knocks in a cross ball towards Filipe Lima. Filipe Lima is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Filipe Lima scores for Wycombe Wanderers!!
63.15
Marcus Robinson makes a simple pass to Titus Southgate. Titus Southgate shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Nice save!
66.17
Paul Ferdinand hacks Clive Bramble from behind! The referee warns Paul Ferdinand to calm down! Clive Bramble runs off the knock.
69.56
Seeing a gap ahead, Dennis George plays the ball forward to David Inglis. David Inglis flicks a high ball forward to Martin Fletcher who takes it down. Martin Fletcher knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jason Potts.
72.54
Clive Bramble flicks a high pass forward. Titus Southgate collects the pass. Titus Southgate knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Dennis George.
75.20
Clive Bramble sees Titus Southgate in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Titus Southgate plays a scrappy one-two with Darren Lampard and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Titus Southgate provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Peter Lowe with no chance!! Goal for Crewe Alexandra!
79.53
Jason Potts flicks a high pass forward. Eddie Batty controls it well on his chest. Eddie Batty passes the ball forward to Darren Lampard. Darren Lampard finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!! That brings them back into the game!
87.29
Clive Bramble clumsily knocks into Paul Ferdinand. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Paul Ferdinand stretches but gets up unharmed.
89.55
David Inglis makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Martin Fletcher. Martin Fletcher tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies wide!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Crewe Alexandra

Wycombe Wanderers
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
3
2
Shots off Target
4
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
53.8%
46.2%
Play Area
28.2%
47.4%
24.4%

Scorers
Titus Southgate 75
Darren Lampard 80
Teddy Charles 3
Filipe Lima 55

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to David Inglis of Wycombe Wanderers

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

1.Peter Lowe (GK)
6
2.Ronnie Boyd (DEF)
6
3.Andy Barry (DEF)
6
4.Antonio Berretta (DEF)
6
5.Dennis George (DEF)
6
6.Anthony Bower (MID)
6
7.David Inglis (MID)
8
8.Paul Ferdinand (MID)
6
9.Filipe Lima (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Martin Fletcher (ATT)
6
11.Teddy Charles (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Darius Jackson (ATT)
0
13.Danny Henry (MID)
0
14.Ronnie Edworthy (MID)
0