Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Bloomfield Road where Blackpool play host to Crewe Alexandra. A crowd of 8,694 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Blackpool are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Crewe Alexandra appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Blackpool are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Crewe Alexandra appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0Crewe Alexandra get the match underway!
3.30
0-0Vitor Alves passes the ball forward to Tim Chadwick. Tim Chadwick deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Florin Stinga. Florin Stinga makes a probing pass to Francis Wright-Phillips. Francis Wright-Phillips tries a spectacular strike but it flies wide!
6.11
0-0Peter Wright hacks Yurtcan Kayis from behind! Peter Wright is warned by the referee! Yurtcan Kayis hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
10.09
Chris Barrett passes the ball forward to Florin Stinga. Florin Stinga shoots from long range but it goes wide for a goal kick.
14.09
George Insley threads the ball through to Tim Chadwick. Tim Chadwick makes a simple pass to Rafael Mercado. Rafael Mercado shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
16.50
Peter Wright catches Yurtcan Kayis on the ankles. Peter Wright is given another warning by the referee! Yurtcan Kayis stretches but gets up unharmed.
24.45
1-0Tim Chadwick threads the ball through to Rafael Mercado. Rafael Mercado tries a spectacular long range effort. Rafael Mercado scores for Blackpool!!
27.19
Alistair Stewart controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Robert Fletcher. Robert Fletcher passes the ball forward to Wes Wright-Phillips. Wes Wright-Phillips lofts in a cross ball towards Terry Le Saux. Terry Le Saux powers a header at goal but it is miles over!
30.48
Vitor Alves comes in with a late challenge on Kieron Etherington. Vitor Alves is warned by the referee! Kieron Etherington runs off the knock.
33.30
1-0Alistair Stewart controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Les Milligan. Les Milligan kicks a strong pass forward to Terry Le Saux. Terry Le Saux knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by George Insley.
38.06
Vitor Alves surges forward with the ball. Vitor Alves chips the ball to his team mate, Florin Stinga. Florin Stinga lofts in a cross ball towards Francis Wright-Phillips. Francis Wright-Phillips powers a header at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
Blackpool start the second half!
53.43
1-0Yurtcan Kayis makes a probing pass to Florin Stinga. Florin Stinga shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
54.04
George Insley makes a simple pass to Tim Chadwick. Tim Chadwick knocks the ball forward to Francis Wright-Phillips. Francis Wright-Phillips finds some space and shoots from distance but it is miles over!
55.12
Mamadou Lebrun knocks the ball forward to Kieron Etherington. Kieron Etherington knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Arthur Deane who gathers it comfortably.
61.36
Robert Fletcher makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Terry Le Saux. Terry Le Saux knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
65.07
Chris Barrett kicks a strong pass forward to Florin Stinga. Florin Stinga shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Matt Stuart easily smothers it!
67.06
Mamadou Lebrun kicks a strong pass forward to Wes Wright-Phillips. Wes Wright-Phillips finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
71.57
Alan Carter kicks a strong pass forward to Mamadou Lebrun. Mamadou Lebrun passes the ball forward to Terry Le Saux. Terry Le Saux goes all the way! Terry Le Saux takes a shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
72.15
Chris Barrett makes a beautiful solo run. Chris Barrett shoots from 20 yards. What a cracker!! Matt Stuart had no chance!! Goal for Blackpool!
78.34
Tim Chadwick flicks the ball to his team mate, Florin Stinga. Florin Stinga shoots from long range. It curls slightly but Matt Stuart manages to gather it comfortably.
79.19
Chris Barrett controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Francis Wright-Phillips. Francis Wright-Phillips whips in a cross ball towards Rafael Mercado. Rafael Mercado is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Magnificent save by Matt Stuart!
81.29
2-0Peter Wright hacks Yurtcan Kayis from behind! Peter Wright is given yet another warning by the referee! Yurtcan Kayis gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
83.53
2-0Richard Milburn threads the ball through to Mamadou Lebrun. Mamadou Lebrun sees space and advances. Mamadou Lebrun passes the ball forward but Wes Wright-Phillips is offside!
84.14
Alistair Stewart passes the ball forward to Mamadou Lebrun. Mamadou Lebrun chips the ball to his team mate, Terry Le Saux. Terry Le Saux knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Arthur Deane who gathers it comfortably.
85.46
Tim Chadwick makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Francis Wright-Phillips. Francis Wright-Phillips shoots from long range. Matt Stuart easily smothers it.
87.32
Yurtcan Kayis knocks the ball forward to Francis Wright-Phillips. Francis Wright-Phillips shoots from 25 yards. It's there!! Matt Stuart has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
8
1
Shots off Target
5
2
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
46.9%
53.1%
Play Area
27.2%
44.4%
28.4%
Scorers