Match Report
| Crewe Alexandra | Crewe Alexandra |  |  | Fulham | Fulham | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Marinus Houtman | M. Houtman |  | 67 | G |  | 1 | | G | 44 |  | Nwankwo Mann | N. Mann | |||||||||
| Lars Götz | L. Götz |  | 78 | D |  |  | 2 |  | | D | 64 | | John Vieira | J. Vieira | |||||||
| Tomas Maini | T. Maini |  | 62 | D | | 3 | | D | 63 | | Nicky Hackworth | N. Hackworth | |||||||||
| Jody Westwood | J. Westwood | | 59 | D | | 4 | | D | 59 | | Brian Smith | B. Smith | |||||||||
| Brian Minto | B. Minto | | 57 | D | | 5 | | D | 55 | | Des Jess | D. Jess | |||||||||
| Dion Murphy | D. Murphy | | 72 | M | | 6 | | M | 72 |  | Tomas Mendes | T. Mendes | |||||||||
| Miguel Pichichi | M. Pichichi |  | 59 | M | | 7 | | M | 68 | | Jonathan Weaver | J. Weaver | |||||||||
| Stan Gordon | S. Gordon | | 56 | M | | 8 | | M | 65 |  | Jose Michel | J. Michel | |||||||||
| Kai Helmer | K. Helmer | | 73 | A | | 9 | | A | 66 | | Nikolas Birnbaum | N. Birnbaum | |||||||||
| Chris Laver | C. Laver | | 69 | A | | 10 | | A | 65 | | Marc Collymore | M. Collymore | |||||||||
| Gabriel Cruz | G. Cruz | | 64 | A | | 11 | | A | 55 | | Tony Naylor | T. Naylor | |||||||||
| Leon Kuzorra | L. Kuzorra | | 55 | A | | 12 | | M | 63 | | Cedric Piquionne | C. Piquionne | |||||||||
| Alistair Copping | A. Copping | | 55 | M | | 13 | | M | 59 | | Adam Evans | A. Evans | |||||||||
| Isaiah Atherton | I. Atherton | | 52 | A | | 14 | | M | 54 | | Ledley Marsden | L. Marsden | |||||||||
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Alexandra Stadium where Crewe Alexandra play host to Fulham. A crowd of 9,893 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Crewe Alexandra and Fulham are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Marcus Jess.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Crewe Alexandra and Fulham are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Marcus Jess.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Crewe Alexandra kick off!
10.07
0-0Brian Minto kicks a strong pass forward to Dion Murphy. Dion Murphy changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Dion Murphy shoots from 25 yards but it is shockingly off target!
14.49
0-0Des Jess flicks a high pass forward. Jonathan Weaver holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jonathan Weaver darts forward. Jonathan Weaver kicks a strong pass forward to Nikolas Birnbaum but the referee indicates it's offside!
15.36
Brian Smith flicks a high pass forward to Tomas Mendes who brings the ball under control. Tomas Mendes kicks a strong pass forward to Nikolas Birnbaum. Nikolas Birnbaum knocks in a cross ball towards Tony Naylor. Tony Naylor gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but slams it into the crowd!
18.48
1-0Jody Westwood runs forward with the ball. Jody Westwood passes the ball forward to Chris Laver. Chris Laver knocks in a cross ball towards Kai Helmer. Kai Helmer makes a looping header on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
30.55
1-0Lars Götz threads a neat ball through to Dion Murphy. Dion Murphy knocks the ball forward to Kai Helmer. Kai Helmer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
32.16
John Vieira makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jose Michel. Jose Michel deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Marc Collymore. Marc Collymore knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Marinus Houtman who gathers it comfortably.
33.08
Tomas Mendes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Tony Naylor. Tony Naylor tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
39.42
Des Jess flicks a high pass forward. Jose Michel holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jose Michel deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Marc Collymore. Marc Collymore whips in a cross ball towards Tony Naylor. Tony Naylor makes a convincing header but it curls horrendously wide!
40.28
1-0Jose Michel flicks a high pass forward. Nikolas Birnbaum controls it well on his chest. Nikolas Birnbaum shoots from outside the area. Magnificent save by Marinus Houtman!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Crewe Alexandra appear unchanged since the first half. Fulham also appear unchanged since the first half. The Fulham players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The whistle blows and Fulham get the second half underway!
48.16
1-0Fulham are keeping the ball well. They need to convert this possession into goals.
49.00
Dion Murphy knocks the ball to his team mate, Gabriel Cruz. Gabriel Cruz controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's drastically wayward!
51.06
Dion Murphy flicks a high pass forward. Chris Laver holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Chris Laver lofts in a cross ball towards Gabriel Cruz. Gabriel Cruz is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
54.12
Tomas Maini advances with the ball. Tomas Maini kicks a strong pass forward to Gabriel Cruz. Gabriel Cruz rushes past Nicky Hackworth! Gabriel Cruz cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
55.01
Nicky Hackworth passes the ball forward to Jose Michel. Jose Michel flicks a high pass forward. Tony Naylor controls it well on his chest. Tony Naylor knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
57.59
Tomas Mendes runs straight at the opposition's defence. Tomas Mendes knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Brian Minto.
60.31
2-0Dion Murphy knocks the ball forward to Chris Laver. Chris Laver knocks in a cross ball towards Kai Helmer. Kai Helmer outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but is denied by Nicky Hackworth. Excellent block.
61.20
Miguel Pichichi flicks a high pass forward. Gabriel Cruz controls it well on his chest. Gabriel Cruz whips in a cross ball towards Chris Laver. Chris Laver connects with a diving header. It's there!! Nwankwo Mann has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
75.17
Jose Michel runs straight at the opposition's defence. Jose Michel knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Tomas Maini.
77.47
Lars Götz chips the ball to his team mate, Dion Murphy. With a delightful solo run, Dion Murphy stretches the opposition's defence. Dion Murphy tries a spectacular long range effort. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
84.04
Nicky Hackworth pushes mid-way up the pitch. Nicky Hackworth sees a break and surges forward. Nicky Hackworth passes the ball forward but Marc Collymore is offside!
87.36
Nicky Hackworth flicks a high ball forward to Tomas Mendes who takes it down. Tomas Mendes plays the ball forward to Nikolas Birnbaum. Nikolas Birnbaum shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Marinus Houtman manages to gather it effortlessly.
90.00
3-0Gabriel Cruz clumsily knocks into John Vieira. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! John Vieira runs off the knock.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
5
2
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
46.2%
53.8%
Play Area
28.2%
44.9%
26.9%
Scorers
| Kai Helmer 18 Gabriel Cruz 51 Chris Laver 61 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Chris Laver of Crewe Alexandra |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Marinus Houtman (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Lars Götz (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Tomas Maini (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Jody Westwood (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Brian Minto (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Dion Murphy (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Miguel Pichichi (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Stan Gordon (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Kai Helmer (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 10. | Chris Laver (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Gabriel Cruz (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 12. | Leon Kuzorra (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Alistair Copping (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Isaiah Atherton (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Nwankwo Mann (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | John Vieira (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Nicky Hackworth (DEF) | 8 | |
| 4. | Brian Smith (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Des Jess (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Tomas Mendes (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Jonathan Weaver (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Jose Michel (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Nikolas Birnbaum (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Marc Collymore (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Tony Naylor (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Cedric Piquionne (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Adam Evans (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Ledley Marsden (MID) | 0 | |