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 Leyton Orient. A crowd of 9,063 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Crewe Alexandra are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Leyton Orient appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Malcolm Benali.
The pitch is in good condition.
Crewe Alexandra are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Leyton Orient appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Malcolm Benali.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Crewe Alexandra kick off!
2.58
0-0Carlton Merson chips the ball to his team mate, Nwankwo Jeffers. Nwankwo Jeffers shoots from long range his aim is horrendously poor!
4.20
1-0Tomas Maini surges forward with the ball. Tomas Maini sees Kai Helmer in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Kai Helmer runs straight at the defence! Kai Helmer shoots from just inside the box. The ball takes a deflection leaving Harry Lumsdon with no chance!! Goal for Crewe Alexandra!
9.03
Miguel Pichichi chips the ball to his team mate, Kai Helmer. Kai Helmer controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
10.40
Miguel Pichichi passes the ball forward to Gabriel Cruz. Gabriel Cruz shoots from long range. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
16.49
2-0Jody Westwood makes a simple pass to Dion Murphy. Dion Murphy makes a probing pass to Chris Laver. Chris Laver advances inside the box! Chris Laver side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Marvin Lawrence steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
20.42
2-0Gerhard Eberle chips the ball to his team mate, Carlton Merson. Carlton Merson kicks a strong pass forward to Dean Newton. Dean Newton lofts in a cross ball towards Allan Agathe. Allan Agathe beats his man to it with a header. Superb reactions from Marinus Houtman. What a save!
22.19
With vision, Stan Gordon plays the ball forward to Kai Helmer. Kai Helmer sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Fantastic reaction save from Harry Lumsdon!
24.42
Tomas Maini flicks the ball to his team mate, Miguel Pichichi. Miguel Pichichi threads the ball through to Kai Helmer. Kai Helmer lofts in a cross ball towards Chris Laver. Chris Laver finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but Harry Lumsdon is on top of it.
27.32
Stan Gordon kicks a strong pass forward to Kai Helmer. Kai Helmer shoots from outside the area. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
28.01
Carlton Merson threads a neat ball through to Dean Newton. Dean Newton shoots from 20 yards but is denied by Marinus Houtman. Excellent save.
33.42
Tomas Maini hits a low pass to Dion Murphy. Dion Murphy makes a simple pass to Kai Helmer. Kai Helmer lofts in a cross ball towards Gabriel Cruz. Gabriel Cruz connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
34.57
Dion Murphy decides to run forward with the ball. Dion Murphy plays a scrappy one-two with Gabriel Cruz and stumbles forward towards the goal... Dion Murphy strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
44.39
3-0Carlton Merson chips the ball to his team mate, Allan Agathe. Allan Agathe knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Crewe Alexandra appear unchanged since the first half. Leyton Orient also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Leyton Orient start the second half!
49.30
Stan Gordon chips the ball to his team mate, Chris Laver. Chris Laver shoots from long range but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
54.35
Carlton Merson knocks the ball forward to Nwankwo Jeffers. Nwankwo Jeffers shoots from distance but it slams into the crowd!
55.10
Miguel Pichichi knocks the ball to his team mate, Chris Laver. Chris Laver shoots from outside the area but it flies wide!
57.24
3-0Miguel Pichichi comes in with a late challenge on Carlton Merson. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Carlton Merson gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
59.44
3-0Miguel Pichichi clumsily knocks into Carlton Merson. Miguel Pichichi is given a warning by the referee! Carlton Merson runs off the knock.
60.36
Miguel Pichichi flicks a high pass forward. Kai Helmer holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Kai Helmer edges inside the box! Kai Helmer tries a spectacular strike. It curls slightly but Harry Lumsdon manages to gather it effortlessly.
63.49
3-0Carlton Merson catches Miguel Pichichi on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Miguel Pichichi runs off the knock.
65.39
Terry Campbell receives the ball from a throw-in from James Rufus. Terry Campbell flicks a high pass forward to Carlos Menendez who brings the ball under control. Carlos Menendez makes a high pass forward. Nwankwo Insley shows exceptional athleticism as he brings the ball under control. Nwankwo Insley knocks in a cross ball towards Nwankwo Jeffers. Nwankwo Jeffers directs the ball goalwards with his head but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
66.11
Carlton Merson clumsily knocks into Miguel Pichichi. Carlton Merson is given a warning by the referee! Miguel Pichichi hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
72.39
Miguel Pichichi flicks the ball to his team mate, Gabriel Cruz. Gabriel Cruz lofts in a cross ball towards Kai Helmer. Kai Helmer heads the ball goalwards. Wonderful reactions from Harry Lumsdon keeps it out!
75.55
From the throw-in, Miguel Pichichi picks out Stan Gordon. Stan Gordon decides to run forward with the ball. Stan Gordon tries a spectacular long range effort which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
83.36
Dion Murphy sees a break and surges forward. Dion Murphy lofts in a cross ball towards Gabriel Cruz. With a superhuman jump, Gabriel Cruz connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Quality keeping!
84.06
Carlton Merson runs straight at the opposition's defence. Carlton Merson sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
89.26
4-0Gerhard Eberle brings the ball forward. Gerhard Eberle flicks a high ball forward to Nwankwo Insley who takes it down. Nwankwo Insley knocks the ball forward to Dean Newton but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
4
0
Shots on Target
11
2
Shots off Target
4
4
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
60.2%
39.8%
Play Area
19.3%
49.4%
31.3%
Scorers
| Kai Helmer 4 Gabriel Cruz 10 Dion Murphy 35 Stan Gordon 76 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Kai Helmer of Crewe Alexandra |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Marinus Houtman (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Lars Götz (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Tomas Maini (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Jody Westwood (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Brian Minto (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Dion Murphy (MID) |  | 8 |
| 7. | Miguel Pichichi (MID) |  | 6 |
| 8. | Stan Gordon (MID) | | 8 |
| 9. | Kai Helmer (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Chris Laver (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Gabriel Cruz (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Leon Kuzorra (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Alistair Copping (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Isaiah Atherton (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Harry Lumsdon (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Terry Campbell (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | James Rufus (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Gerhard Eberle (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Marvin Lawrence (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Carlos Menendez (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Carlton Merson (MID) | | 6 |
| 8. | Dean Newton (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Allan Agathe (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Nwankwo Jeffers (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Nwankwo Insley (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Matt Lawrence (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Malcolm Grimandi (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Cristiano Postiga (GK) | 0 | |