Match Report
| Crewe Alexandra | Crewe Alexandra |  |  | Hull City | Hull City | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Marinus Houtman | M. Houtman |  | 67 | G |  | 1 | |  | G | 69 |  | George Granville | G. Granville | ||||||||
| Lars Götz | L. Götz |  | 78 | D | |  | 2 |  | D | 68 | | Paul Burbage | P. Burbage | ||||||||
| Tomas Maini | T. Maini |  | 62 | D | | 3 | | D | 64 | | Mick Gray | M. Gray | |||||||||
| Jody Westwood | J. Westwood | | 59 | D | | 4 | | D | 62 | | Paul Lowe | P. Lowe | |||||||||
| Brian Minto | B. Minto | | 57 | D | | 5 | | D | 56 |  | Elena Morales | E. Morales | |||||||||
| Dion Murphy | D. Murphy | | 72 | M | | 6 | | M | 68 | | Darren Edghill | D. Edghill | |||||||||
| Miguel Pichichi | M. Pichichi | | 59 | M | | 7 | | M | 67 | | Billy Moore | B. Moore | |||||||||
| Stan Gordon | S. Gordon | | 56 | M | | 8 | | M | 67 | | Tommy Charlton | T. Charlton | |||||||||
| Kai Helmer | K. Helmer | | 73 | A | | 9 | | M | 56 | | Arturo Vega | A. Vega | |||||||||
| Chris Laver | C. Laver | | 69 | A | | 10 | | A | 69 | | Chris Dixon | C. Dixon | |||||||||
| Gabriel Cruz | G. Cruz | | 64 | A | | 11 | | A | 63 |  | Colin Morrison | C. Morrison | |||||||||
| Leon Kuzorra | L. Kuzorra | | 55 | A | | 12 | | G | 63 | | Trevor Mcgreal | T. Mcgreal | |||||||||
| Alistair Copping | A. Copping | | 55 | M | | 13 | | A | 57 | | Stan Howey | S. Howey | |||||||||
| Isaiah Atherton | I. Atherton | | 52 | A | | 14 | | A | 54 | | Des Royce | D. Royce | |||||||||
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Match Report
The air is cold and hail stones bounce off the ground here at Alexandra Stadium where Crewe Alexandra play host to Hull City. A crowd of 8,728 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Crewe Alexandra are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Hull City appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Jonathan Wright-Phillips.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Crewe Alexandra are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Hull City appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Jonathan Wright-Phillips.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Crewe Alexandra get the match underway!
4.47
0-0Brian Minto sees Miguel Pichichi in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Miguel Pichichi flicks a high ball forward to Chris Laver who takes it down. Chris Laver finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
14.42
0-0Darren Edghill flicks a high pass forward. Colin Morrison collects the pass. Colin Morrison plays a quick one-two with Chris Dixon and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Colin Morrison provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Marinus Houtman comfortably smothers it!
15.48
0-0Paul Burbage catches Gabriel Cruz on the ankles. The referee calls over Paul Burbage and shows him a yellow card! Gabriel Cruz hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
21.58
Brian Minto flicks a high pass forward to Miguel Pichichi who brings the ball under control. Miguel Pichichi hits a low pass to Chris Laver. Chris Laver shoots from long range. George Granville gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous save!
26.00
1-0Stan Gordon passes the ball forward to Kai Helmer. Kai Helmer finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
30.44
Jody Westwood knocks the ball to his team mate, Stan Gordon. Stan Gordon flicks a high ball forward to Kai Helmer who takes it down. Kai Helmer plays a quick one-two with Chris Laver and rushes in on goal... Kai Helmer makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
33.19
1-0Tomas Maini hacks Colin Morrison from behind! The referee warns Tomas Maini to calm down! Colin Morrison runs off the knock.
40.54
Kai Helmer clumsily knocks into Mick Gray. The referee calls over Kai Helmer and shows him a yellow card! Mick Gray runs off the knock.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Crewe Alexandra appear unchanged since the first half. Hull City also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Hull City start the second half!
48.13
1-0Mick Gray launches a long ball forward into the other half. Colin Morrison sees Chris Dixon just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Some silky footwork from Chris Dixon provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Brian Minto steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
49.25
Dion Murphy passes the ball forward to Gabriel Cruz. Gabriel Cruz shoots from long range. It curls slightly but George Granville manages to gather it.
53.48
Tomas Maini flicks a high pass forward. Miguel Pichichi controls it well on his chest. Miguel Pichichi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gabriel Cruz. Gabriel Cruz sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it slams into the crowd!
55.46
Billy Moore threads the ball through to Colin Morrison. Colin Morrison knocks in a cross ball towards Chris Dixon. Chris Dixon makes a deft header but it misses the target by a large margin!
57.07
Lars Götz controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Miguel Pichichi. Miguel Pichichi flicks a high pass forward. Kai Helmer holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Kai Helmer cuts inside the box! Some silky footwork from Kai Helmer provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it is tipped over by George Granville.
58.20
1-0Corner kick to Crewe Alexandra. Dion Murphy plays it out to the edge of the box. Paul Lowe reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
59.13
Chris Laver clumsily knocks into Paul Lowe. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Paul Lowe runs off the knock.
60.26
Seeing a gap ahead, Mick Gray plays the ball forward to Tommy Charlton. Tommy Charlton deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Colin Morrison. Colin Morrison rushes past Jody Westwood! Colin Morrison rockets a shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
61.07
1-0Mick Gray catches Gabriel Cruz on the ankles. The referee warns Mick Gray to calm down! Gabriel Cruz gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
61.07
1-0Free kick to Crewe Alexandra just outside the area...
62.37
Dion Murphy calmly steps up but it's too wide. Goal kick.
73.18
Lars Götz kicks a strong pass forward to Dion Murphy. Dion Murphy threads the ball through to Gabriel Cruz. Gabriel Cruz shoots from outside the area. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
81.37
Lars Götz comes in with a late challenge on Chris Dixon. The referee calls over Lars Götz and shows him a yellow card! Chris Dixon carries on, but is struggling a bit.
85.47
Darren Edghill sees Colin Morrison in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Colin Morrison sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but somehow Marinus Houtman manages to keep it out.
87.57
Jody Westwood threads a neat ball through to Dion Murphy. Dion Murphy sees Kai Helmer in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Kai Helmer shoots from 25 yards but it's drastically wayward!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
4
3
Shots off Target
6
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
4
2
Yellow Cards
3
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
48.1%
51.9%
Play Area
31.6%
41.8%
26.6%
Scorers
| Kai Helmer 26 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Kai Helmer of Crewe Alexandra |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Marinus Houtman (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Lars Götz (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 3. | Tomas Maini (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Jody Westwood (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Brian Minto (DEF) | 7 | |
| 6. | Dion Murphy (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Miguel Pichichi (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Stan Gordon (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Kai Helmer (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 10. | Chris Laver (ATT) | | 5 |
| 11. | Gabriel Cruz (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Leon Kuzorra (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Alistair Copping (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Isaiah Atherton (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | George Granville (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Paul Burbage (DEF) | | 5 |
| 3. | Mick Gray (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Paul Lowe (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Elena Morales (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Darren Edghill (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Billy Moore (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Tommy Charlton (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Arturo Vega (MID) | 7 | |
| 10. | Chris Dixon (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Colin Morrison (ATT) | 8 | |
| 12. | Trevor Mcgreal (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Stan Howey (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Des Royce (ATT) | 0 | |