Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Alexandra Stadium where Crewe Alexandra play host to West Bromwich Albion. A crowd of 8,085 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Crewe Alexandra are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while West Bromwich Albion appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Crewe Alexandra are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while West Bromwich Albion appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0Crewe Alexandra kick off and get the first half underway!
4.53
0-0Paul Davies passes the ball forward to Tim Gallagher. Tim Gallagher threads the ball through to Julian Sinclair. Julian Sinclair plays a perfect one-two with Stefano Zampagna and rushes in on goal... Julian Sinclair cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it flies wide!
6.28
Robert Fletcher advances with the ball. Robert Fletcher plays a perfect one-two with Terry Le Saux and rushes in on goal... Robert Fletcher takes a shot at goal. It's miles wide!
8.19
0-0Carl Monk comes in with a late challenge on Alistair Stewart. Carl Monk is given a warning by the referee! Alistair Stewart runs off the knock.
12.55
1-0Alistair Stewart passes the ball forward to Peter Wright. Peter Wright flicks the ball to his team mate, Kieron Etherington. Kieron Etherington plays a perfect one-two with Terry Le Saux and rushes in on goal... Kieron Etherington makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Kieron Etherington scores for Crewe Alexandra!!
20.18
Paul Davies takes it forward alone. Paul Davies controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Carl Monk. Carl Monk goes all the way! Carl Monk tries a spectacular strike. It's there!! Matt Stuart has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
27.29
Tim Gallagher takes it forward alone. Tim Gallagher shoots from 20 yards but it flies wide!
30.54
Jason Tolley comes in with a late challenge on Kieron Etherington. Jason Tolley is warned by the referee! Kieron Etherington hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
34.44
1-1Alan Carter kicks a strong pass forward to Les Milligan. Les Milligan chips the ball to his team mate, Wes Wright-Phillips. Wes Wright-Phillips makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Terry Le Saux. Terry Le Saux takes a shot at goal but it is tipped over by Aloisio Viseux.
38.46
1-1West Bromwich Albion are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Crewe Alexandra's defence.
45.00
Les Milligan chips the ball to his team mate, Wes Wright-Phillips. Wes Wright-Phillips knocks in a cross ball towards Terry Le Saux. Terry Le Saux connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
West Bromwich Albion kick off the second half!
47.31
Craig Cadamarteri makes a simple pass to Stefano Zampagna. Stefano Zampagna goes all the way! Stefano Zampagna shoots from just inside the box. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
54.19
1-2Robert Fletcher knocks the ball to his team mate, Kieron Etherington. Kieron Etherington threads the ball through to Terry Le Saux but he's offside!
59.33
1-2Tim Gallagher kicks a strong pass forward to Carl Monk. Carl Monk knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Richard Milburn.
60.26
Mamadou Lebrun chips the ball to his team mate, Kieron Etherington. Kieron Etherington knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
66.03
Mamadou Lebrun threads the ball through to Kieron Etherington. Kieron Etherington goes all the way! Kieron Etherington cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Aloisio Viseux is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
71.16
Anthony Carter knocks the ball to his team mate, Tim Gallagher. Tim Gallagher knocks the ball to his team mate, Carl Monk. Carl Monk plays a perfect one-two with Julian Sinclair and rushes in on goal... Carl Monk takes a shot at goal. It's miles wide!
73.54
Steven Greening makes a simple pass to Julian Sinclair. Julian Sinclair makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stefano Zampagna. Stefano Zampagna shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Stefano Zampagna!
79.40
Craig Cadamarteri kicks a strong pass forward to Stefano Zampagna. Stefano Zampagna makes a simple pass to Carl Monk. Carl Monk shoots from just inside the box but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
83.11
Tim Gallagher passes the ball forward to Carl Monk. Carl Monk chips the ball to his team mate, Julian Sinclair. Julian Sinclair shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's miles wide!
84.41
Robert Fletcher threads the ball through to Wes Wright-Phillips. Wes Wright-Phillips tries a spectacular long range effort but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
85.33
Jason Tolley kicks a strong pass forward to Craig Cadamarteri. Craig Cadamarteri knocks the ball to his team mate, Carl Monk. Carl Monk deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stefano Zampagna. Stefano Zampagna rockets a shot on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Stefano Zampagna!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
2
4
Shots on Target
3
4
Shots off Target
3
5
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
46.7%
53.3%
Play Area
26.7%
42.7%
30.7%
Scorers
| Kieron Etherington 13, 66 | Carl Monk 20 Stefano Zampagna 47, 74, 85 |