Match Report


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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Alexandra Stadium where Crewe Alexandra play host to Wycombe Wanderers. A crowd of 7,701 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Crewe Alexandra are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Wycombe Wanderers appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.


0.00
Crewe Alexandra get the match underway!
6.03
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
14.13
Craig Law decides to run forward with the ball. Craig Law goes all the way! Craig Law tries a spectacular strike. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
18.36
Mamadou Lebrun deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kieron Etherington. Kieron Etherington sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's there!! Carl Goldberg has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
26.04
Peter Wright makes a beautiful solo run. Peter Wright plays a perfect one-two with Terry Le Saux and rushes in on goal... Peter Wright takes a shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
30.14
Alan Carter kicks a strong pass forward to Mamadou Lebrun. Mamadou Lebrun flicks the ball to his team mate, Wes Wright-Phillips. Wes Wright-Phillips lofts in a cross ball towards Terry Le Saux. Terry Le Saux connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it is miles over!
33.38
Omer Lawton threads the ball through to Steve Grot. Steve Grot knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alistair Stewart.
34.17
Jermaine Hitchcock knocks the ball to his team mate, Dale Coppinger. Dale Coppinger plays a perfect one-two with Steve Grot and rushes in on goal... Dale Coppinger rockets a shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
39.56
Richard Milburn makes a probing pass to Robert Fletcher. Robert Fletcher controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Wes Wright-Phillips. Wes Wright-Phillips shoots from 25 yards but it is miles over!
45.00
Wycombe Wanderers are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Crewe Alexandra's defence.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!


45.00
Wycombe Wanderers start the second half!
57.33
Craig Law sees a break and surges forward. Craig Law chips the ball to his team mate, Dale Coppinger. Dale Coppinger cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Matt Stuart is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
60.34
Craig Law hacks Les Milligan from behind! Craig Law is given a warning by the referee! Les Milligan hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
63.38
Omer Lawton makes a simple pass to Dale Coppinger. Dale Coppinger sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
65.42
Omer Lawton kicks a strong pass forward to Dale Coppinger. Dale Coppinger knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Richard Milburn.
69.23
Mick Atherton flicks the ball to his team mate, Craig Law. Craig Law knocks the ball to his team mate, Steve Grot. Steve Grot shoots from 20 yards. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
73.34
Mick Atherton chips the ball to his team mate, Jermaine Hitchcock. Jermaine Hitchcock controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Adam Ward. Adam Ward shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Matt Stuart!
77.43
Omer Lawton threads the ball through to Dale Coppinger. Dale Coppinger goes all the way! Dale Coppinger cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
81.27
Jermaine Hitchcock kicks a strong pass forward to Adam Ward. Adam Ward plays a perfect one-two with Dale Coppinger and rushes in on goal... Adam Ward tries a spectacular strike. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
84.45
Alistair Stewart hacks Dale Coppinger from behind! Alistair Stewart is warned by the referee! Dale Coppinger gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
85.01
Alistair Stewart makes a simple pass to Robert Fletcher. Robert Fletcher controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Terry Le Saux. Terry Le Saux knocks in a cross ball towards Wes Wright-Phillips. Wes Wright-Phillips connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
87.33
Les Milligan makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Wes Wright-Phillips. Wes Wright-Phillips plays a perfect one-two with Kieron Etherington and rushes in on goal... Wes Wright-Phillips rockets a shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
89.58
Les Milligan passes the ball forward to Kieron Etherington. Kieron Etherington knocks the ball to his team mate, Wes Wright-Phillips. Wes Wright-Phillips tries a spectacular strike but it curls horrendously wide!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Dale Coppinger of Wycombe Wanderers
Match Statistics
Goals
2
5
Shots on Target
3
7
Shots off Target
4
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
40%
60%
Play Area
32.3%
44.6%
23.1%