Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Abbey Business Stadium where Cheltenham Town play host to Crewe Alexandra. A crowd of 9,162 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Cheltenham Town are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Crewe Alexandra appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Cheltenham Town are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Crewe Alexandra appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Crewe Alexandra get the match underway!
3.36
1-0John Proctor flicks the ball to his team mate, Carlton Pallister. Carlton Pallister sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Carlton Pallister!
14.21
1-0Alan Carter makes a simple pass to Peter Wright. Peter Wright deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kieron Etherington. Kieron Etherington shoots from 20 yards but somehow Colin Ferdinand manages to keep it out.
15.29
1-0John Proctor deftly passes the ball to his team mate, P. Gilberto Simeoni. P. Gilberto Simeoni plays a perfect one-two with Carlton Pallister and rushes in on goal... P. Gilberto Simeoni shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it is miles over!
16.27
1-0Richard Milburn deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mamadou Lebrun. Mamadou Lebrun decides to run forward with the ball. Mamadou Lebrun knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Stuart Williams.
24.04
Peter Wright kicks a strong pass forward to Kieron Etherington. Kieron Etherington makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Wes Wright-Phillips. Wes Wright-Phillips rockets a shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
26.52
Kevin Cort kicks a strong pass forward to P. Gilberto Simeoni. P. Gilberto Simeoni shoots from 25 yards. What a cracker!! Matt Stuart had no chance!! Goal for Cheltenham Town!
32.30
Stuart Williams controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, John Frau. John Frau kicks a strong pass forward to Carlton Pallister. Carlton Pallister lofts in a cross ball towards P. Gilberto Simeoni. P. Gilberto Simeoni flicks the ball with his head. Magnificent save by Matt Stuart!
34.48
John Frau threads the ball through to P. Gilberto Simeoni. P. Gilberto Simeoni knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
40.21
Les Milligan passes the ball forward to Wes Wright-Phillips. Wes Wright-Phillips tries a spectacular long range effort. It's miles wide!
45.00
Kevin Cort kicks a strong pass forward to Carlton Pallister. Carlton Pallister knocks in a cross ball towards Alexander Vieira. Alexander Vieira is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but somehow Matt Stuart manages to keep it out.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
The second half starts with Cheltenham Town kicking off!
48.55
Kieron Smith knocks the ball to his team mate, John Frau. John Frau deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alexander Vieira. Alexander Vieira makes a beautiful pass to the feet of P. Gilberto Simeoni. P. Gilberto Simeoni rockets a shot on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
53.05
Kieron Smith kicks a strong pass forward to John Proctor. John Proctor sees space and advances. John Proctor shoots from 25 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
54.08
Mamadou Lebrun kicks a strong pass forward to Terry Le Saux. Terry Le Saux shoots from 20 yards but it is miles over!
55.45
John Frau passes the ball forward to Alexander Vieira. Alexander Vieira knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
57.03
Kevin Cort deftly passes the ball to his team mate, P. Gilberto Simeoni. P. Gilberto Simeoni shoots from 20 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
60.39
Les Milligan threads the ball through to Terry Le Saux. Terry Le Saux plays a perfect one-two with Kieron Etherington and rushes in on goal... Terry Le Saux shoots from just inside the box. It curls slightly but Colin Ferdinand manages to gather it comfortably.
61.06
3-0Kevin Cort comes in with a late challenge on Mamadou Lebrun. The referee calls over Kevin Cort and warns him to calm down! Mamadou Lebrun hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
63.27
John Proctor kicks a strong pass forward to Carlton Pallister. Carlton Pallister plays a perfect one-two with P. Gilberto Simeoni and rushes in on goal... Carlton Pallister shoots from just inside the box but it flies wide!
66.53
3-0Mamadou Lebrun makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Terry Le Saux. Terry Le Saux makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kieron Etherington but he's offside!
67.07
69.07
Nicola Comazzi makes a probing pass to John Frau. John Frau controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alexander Vieira. Alexander Vieira sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
72.07
Alan Carter threads the ball through to Les Milligan. Les Milligan controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Kieron Etherington. Kieron Etherington knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
73.26
Kevin Cort knocks the ball forward to P. Gilberto Simeoni. P. Gilberto Simeoni goes all the way! P. Gilberto Simeoni takes a shot at goal. Matt Stuart easily smothers it.
77.45
Stuart Williams decides to run forward with the ball. Stuart Williams makes a probing pass to P. Gilberto Simeoni. P. Gilberto Simeoni knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
78.21
Kevin Cort flicks the ball to his team mate, Alexander Vieira. Alexander Vieira knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Matt Stuart who gathers it comfortably.
79.57
Alistair Stewart deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Peter Wright. Peter Wright makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kieron Etherington. Kieron Etherington knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Colin Ferdinand who gathers it comfortably.
81.02
3-0Crewe Alexandra are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Cheltenham Town's defence.
84.30
Les Milligan surges forward with the ball. Les Milligan lofts in a cross ball towards Kieron Etherington. Kieron Etherington heads the ball goalwards but somehow Colin Ferdinand manages to keep it out.
89.22
Kevin Cort threads the ball through to P. Gilberto Simeoni. P. Gilberto Simeoni knocks in a cross ball towards Carlton Pallister. Carlton Pallister powers a header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
6
3
Shots off Target
7
3
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
62.6%
37.4%
Play Area
22%
46.2%
31.9%
Scorers
| Carlton Pallister 3 P. Gilberto Simeoni 27, 49 |