Match Report


Crewe AlexandraCrewe Alexandra     Preston North EndPreston North End
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Trevor DavisT. Davis57
G
1
G
54Paul BeagrieP. Beagrie
Peter BrownP. Brown66
D
2
D
51Bill KasperB. Kasper
Phil ForbesP. Forbes43
D
3
D
50Stanley WeirS. Weir
Jason PottsJ. Potts42
D
4
D
40Leon LisbieL. Lisbie
Ledley SheringhamL. Sheringham40
D
5
D
39Ashley RufusA. Rufus
James VassellJ. Vassell39
D
6captain
M
62Marc GascoigneM. Gascoigne
Clive BrambleC. Bramble53
M
7
M
56Dave LoweD. Lowe
Marcus RobinsonM. Robinson52
M
captain8
M
50Neil HulmeN. Hulme
Eddie BattyE. Batty51
M
9
M
50Adam JacksonA. Jackson
Titus SouthgateT. Southgate72
A
10
A
58Tony ProctorT. Proctor
Darren LampardD. Lampard43
A
11
A
53Jonas SchröderJ. Schröder
 
Peter BenjaminP. Benjamin54
G
12
A
46Norman PhilipsN. Philips
Tommy JohnsonT. Johnson48
M
13
M
44Jason BenaliJ. Benali
Nigel OakleyN. Oakley47
G
14
A
41Harvey MendezH. Mendez

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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Alexandra Stadium where Crewe Alexandra play host to Preston North End. A crowd of 2,448 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Crewe Alexandra are playing in a 5-3-2 formation while Preston North End appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Richard Crooks.


0.00
The whistle blows and Crewe Alexandra get the match underway!
6.58
Neil Hulme flicks a high pass forward. Tony Proctor holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Tony Proctor shoots from 25 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
8.35
Stanley Weir knocks the ball to his team mate, Neil Hulme. Neil Hulme threads a neat ball through to Jonas Schröder. Jonas Schröder knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
14.53
With a delightful solo run, Adam Jackson stretches the opposition's defence. Adam Jackson knocks the ball forward to Jonas Schröder but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
15.10
From the throw-in, James Vassell picks out Ledley Sheringham. Ledley Sheringham surges forward with the ball. Ledley Sheringham deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Titus Southgate. Titus Southgate knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
16.04
Eddie Batty flicks a high pass forward to Darren Lampard who brings the ball under control. Darren Lampard knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Leon Lisbie.
22.35
Adam Jackson threads the ball through to Tony Proctor. Tony Proctor makes a probing pass to Jonas Schröder but he's offside!
24.39
Seeing a gap ahead, Marcus Robinson plays the ball forward to Titus Southgate. Titus Southgate controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
36.23
Without breaking stride, Ledley Sheringham plays the ball forward to Clive Bramble. Clive Bramble hits a low pass to Darren Lampard. Darren Lampard knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
39.38
Phil Forbes makes a probing pass to Marcus Robinson. Marcus Robinson flicks the ball to his team mate, Titus Southgate. Titus Southgate controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It curls slightly but Paul Beagrie manages to gather it easily.
40.09
Jason Potts surges forward with the ball. Jason Potts sees Titus Southgate in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Titus Southgate shoots from 25 yards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
45.00
Phil Forbes flicks a high pass forward. Marcus Robinson holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Marcus Robinson threads the ball through to Titus Southgate. Titus Southgate tries a spectacular long range effort. Paul Beagrie effortlessly gets down and covers it.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Crewe Alexandra appear unchanged since the first half. Preston North End also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Preston North End kick off and get the second half underway!
47.28
Ledley Sheringham chips the ball to his team mate, Eddie Batty. Eddie Batty passes the ball forward to Darren Lampard. Darren Lampard shoots from 25 yards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
53.59
Stanley Weir flicks a high pass forward. Dave Lowe holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Dave Lowe knocks the ball to his team mate, Tony Proctor. Tony Proctor advances inside the box! Some good footwork from Tony Proctor provides some space. He shoots at goal but it's a lousy effort!
57.32
James Vassell passes the ball forward to Marcus Robinson. Marcus Robinson knocks the ball to his team mate, Darren Lampard. Darren Lampard knocks in a cross ball towards Titus Southgate. Titus Southgate connects with a diving header but it is tipped over by Paul Beagrie.
58.39
Marcus Robinson takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the far post. Jason Potts cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
63.10
Marc Gascoigne makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jonas Schröder. Jonas Schröder shoots from 20 yards but it flies wide!
65.32
Clive Bramble kicks a strong pass forward to Darren Lampard. Darren Lampard knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
67.57
Stanley Weir advances with the ball. Stanley Weir surges forward with the ball. Stanley Weir knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Trevor Davis who gathers it comfortably.
71.46
Adam Jackson makes a probing pass to Tony Proctor. Tony Proctor shoots from 25 yards but it flies just off target!
79.33
Eddie Batty flicks the ball to his team mate, Darren Lampard. Darren Lampard shoots from distance but slams it into the crowd!
81.25
Phil Forbes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Clive Bramble. Clive Bramble makes a simple pass to Titus Southgate. Titus Southgate shoots from distance his aim is horrendously poor!
85.09
Adam Jackson makes an attacking run forward. Adam Jackson controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Trevor Davis is on top of it.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Crewe Alexandra

Preston North End
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
3
1
Shots off Target
6
4
Offsides
0
3
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
50.6%
49.4%
Play Area
34.9%
43.4%
21.7%
 

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Adam Jackson of Preston North End

Match Ratings
1.Trevor Davis (GK)
6
2.Peter Brown (DEF)
6
3.Phil Forbes (DEF)
7
4.Jason Potts (DEF)
7
5.Ledley Sheringham (DEF)
8
6.James Vassell (DEF)
6
7.Clive Bramble (MID)
7
8.Marcus Robinson (MID)
7
9.Eddie Batty (MID)
7
10.Titus Southgate (ATT)
7
11.Darren Lampard (ATT)
6
 
12.Peter Benjamin (GK)
0
13.Tommy Johnson (MID)
0
14.Nigel Oakley (GK)
0

1.Paul Beagrie (GK)
8
2.Bill Kasper (DEF)
6
3.Stanley Weir (DEF)
8
4.Leon Lisbie (DEF)
6
5.Ashley Rufus (DEF)
7
6.Marc Gascoigne (MID)
6
7.Dave Lowe (MID)
6
8.Neil Hulme (MID)
8
9.Adam Jackson (MID)
9
10.Tony Proctor (ATT)
7
11.Jonas Schröder (ATT)
8
 
12.Norman Philips (ATT)
0
13.Jason Benali (MID)
0
14.Harvey Mendez (ATT)
0