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 Leicester City. A crowd of 18,412 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Crewe Alexandra are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Leicester City appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Crewe Alexandra are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Leicester City appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Leicester City kicking off!
8.21
0-0Alberto Vieira makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Vasilis Diamantidis. Vasilis Diamantidis shoots from 25 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
9.36
0-0Brian Brand threads the ball through to Eoin Higginbotham. Eoin Higginbotham sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Nikos Gouzanis is on top of it.
10.24
0-0Simon Haynes hacks Samuel Campos from behind! The referee calls over Simon Haynes and warns him to calm down! Samuel Campos runs off the knock.
14.10
1-0Pius Vermeulen knocks the ball forward to Geert Jurion. Geert Jurion plays a perfect one-two with Samuel Campos and rushes in on goal... Geert Jurion tries a spectacular strike. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Geert Jurion!
18.15
Krunoslav Boban takes it forward alone. Krunoslav Boban decides to run forward with the ball. Krunoslav Boban shoots from distance. It's there!! Paolo Mustoe has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
24.18
2-0Alberto Vieira makes a beautiful solo run. Alberto Vieira knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Simon Haynes.
26.13
Alberto Vieira hacks Juan Jimenez from behind! Alberto Vieira is given a warning by the referee! Juan Jimenez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
26.13
2-0The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
28.15
Juan Jimenez knocks the ball forward to Stan Gallagher. Stan Gallagher kicks a strong pass forward to Eoin Higginbotham. Eoin Higginbotham tries a spectacular strike. Magnificent save by Nikos Gouzanis!
30.27
Paolo Barton threads the ball through to Gavin Naysmith. Gavin Naysmith deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Samuel Campos. Samuel Campos tries a spectacular long range effort but it curls horrendously wide!
32.39
Brian Brand makes a probing pass to Robert Brown. Robert Brown shoots from outside the area. Nikos Gouzanis easily smothers it.
34.10
Juan Jimenez brings the ball forward. Juan Jimenez tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
39.54
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
40.15
Brian Brand makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stan Gallagher. Stan Gallagher lofts in a cross ball towards Robert Brown. Robert Brown heads the ball goalwards but it flies wide!
42.07
Patrick Bishop plays a long ball forward. Samuel Campos shoots from outside the area. Samuel Campos scores for Crewe Alexandra!!
45.00
Alberto Grimandi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Eoin Higginbotham. Eoin Higginbotham knocks in a cross ball towards Stan Gallagher. Stan Gallagher powers a header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Stan Gallagher!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
The whistle blows and Crewe Alexandra get the second half underway!
47.26
Alberto Vieira passes the ball forward to Vasilis Diamantidis. Vasilis Diamantidis shoots from long range. It's there!! Paolo Mustoe has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
51.47
Patrick Bishop deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Edward Laycock. Edward Laycock passes the ball forward to Geert Jurion. Geert Jurion shoots from outside the area but it is tipped over by Paolo Mustoe.
60.02
Alberto Vieira brings the ball forward. Alberto Vieira shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
65.10
Juan Jimenez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stan Gallagher. Stan Gallagher knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Patrick Bishop.
67.48
Juan Jimenez knocks the ball forward to Eoin Higginbotham. Eoin Higginbotham shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Nikos Gouzanis.
69.45
Alfredo Mora deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alberto Grimandi. Alberto Grimandi makes a simple pass to Robert Brown. Robert Brown knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Paolo Barton.
71.50
Gavin Naysmith controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Vasilis Diamantidis. Vasilis Diamantidis knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
73.30
Brian Brand knocks the ball to his team mate, Robert Brown. Robert Brown goes all the way! Robert Brown takes a shot at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
75.33
Patrick Bishop knocks the ball forward to Gavin Naysmith. Gavin Naysmith knocks the ball to his team mate, Vasilis Diamantidis. Vasilis Diamantidis shoots from outside the area. The ball comes in low, but Paolo Mustoe easily smothers it!
81.21
Juan Jimenez kicks a strong pass forward to Eoin Higginbotham. Eoin Higginbotham knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
89.33
Brian Brand makes a probing pass to Stan Gallagher. Stan Gallagher whips in a cross ball towards Robert Brown. Robert Brown heads the ball goalwards but somehow Nikos Gouzanis manages to keep it out.
90.00
Patrick Bishop makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Edward Laycock. Edward Laycock flicks the ball to his team mate, Geert Jurion. Geert Jurion finds some space and shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Paolo Mustoe.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
4
1
Shots on Target
7
6
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
51.5%
48.5%
Play Area
29.4%
45.6%
25%
Scorers