Match Report


Crewe AlexandraCrewe Alexandra     Wycombe WanderersWycombe Wanderers
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Peter BenjaminP. Benjamin54
G
1
G
47Peter LoweP. Lowe
Tim BeckhamT. Beckham50
D
2
D
51Ronnie BoydR. Boyd
Phil ForbesP. Forbes43
D
3
D
48Andy BarryA. Barry
Jason PottsJ. Potts42
D
4captain
D
41Antonio BerrettaA. Berretta
Ledley SheringhamL. Sheringham40
D
5
D
36Patrick MannP. Mann
James VassellJ. Vassell39
D
6
M
48Anthony BowerA. Bower
Clive BrambleC. Bramble53
M
7
M
41Paul FerdinandP. Ferdinand
Marcus RobinsonM. Robinson52
M
captain8
M
41Nicky ThompsonN. Thompson
Eddie BattyE. Batty51
M
9
A
54Filipe LimaF. Lima
Titus SouthgateT. Southgate72
A
10
A
52Martin FletcherM. Fletcher
Paul HeskeyP. Heskey52
A
11
A
50Teddy CharlesT. Charles
 
Tommy JohnsonT. Johnson48
M
12
M
41Simon PeckhamS. Peckham
Marcus BenaliM. Benali48
M
13
M
40Danny HenryD. Henry
Nigel OakleyN. Oakley47
G
14
M
40Ronnie EdworthyR. Edworthy

Boots Direct
today's match is sponsored by Boots Direct
Match Report
Hail stones bounce on the pitch here at Alexandra Stadium where Crewe Alexandra play host to Wycombe Wanderers. A crowd of 2,767 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Crewe Alexandra are playing in a 5-3-2 formation while Wycombe Wanderers appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Matthew Whelan.


0.00
The whistle blows and Wycombe Wanderers get the match underway!
2.38
Anthony Bower threads the ball through to Martin Fletcher. Martin Fletcher knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Peter Benjamin who gathers it comfortably.
3.45
Anthony Bower makes a simple pass to Filipe Lima. Filipe Lima shoots from 20 yards but it is tipped over by Peter Benjamin.
4.28
Nicky Thompson takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Some good footwork from Paul Ferdinand provides some space. He shoots at goal but it rises well off target!
12.45
Showing composure, Eddie Batty picks a pass forward to Titus Southgate. Titus Southgate shoots from long range but it flies wide!
16.08
Antonio Berretta threads a neat ball through to Paul Ferdinand. Paul Ferdinand deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Teddy Charles. Teddy Charles advances inside the box! Teddy Charles side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Solid save from Peter Benjamin.
24.34
Ledley Sheringham receives the ball from a throw-in from Phil Forbes. Ledley Sheringham controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Eddie Batty. Eddie Batty flicks a high pass forward. Paul Heskey controls it well on his chest. Paul Heskey whips in a cross ball towards Titus Southgate. Titus Southgate connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
28.07
Marcus Robinson threads the ball through to Paul Heskey. Paul Heskey shoots from long range but it curls horrendously wide!
32.03
Ledley Sheringham takes the throw-in. Phil Forbes flicks a high pass forward. Eddie Batty controls it well on his chest. Eddie Batty flicks a high pass forward. Titus Southgate holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Titus Southgate lofts in a cross ball towards Paul Heskey. Paul Heskey is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
34.43
Anthony Bower threads the ball through to Teddy Charles. Teddy Charles shoots from outside the area. It curls slightly but Peter Benjamin manages to gather it easily.
36.08
Andy Barry hacks Paul Heskey from behind! Andy Barry is shown the yellow card! Paul Heskey hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
38.22
Tim Beckham kicks a strong pass forward to Eddie Batty. Eddie Batty makes a simple pass to Paul Heskey. Paul Heskey knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
Marcus Robinson flicks a high pass forward. Paul Heskey controls it well on his chest. Paul Heskey controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
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. Wycombe Wanderers also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The second half starts with Crewe Alexandra kicking off!
53.43
Nicky Thompson makes a probing pass to Martin Fletcher. Martin Fletcher knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Peter Benjamin who gathers it comfortably.
54.37
Clive Bramble kicks a strong pass forward to Titus Southgate. Titus Southgate tries a spectacular long range effort but Peter Lowe is on top of it.
59.27
Paul Ferdinand flicks a high pass forward. Martin Fletcher holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Martin Fletcher runs straight at the defence! Martin Fletcher looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball curls but is deflected over the bar by James Vassell.
60.08
Corner kick to Wycombe Wanderers. Nicky Thompson plays it to the near post. Ledley Sheringham gets to the ball and kicks it upfield to safety.
60.08
Crewe Alexandra have made 3 substitutions with Tommy Johnson replacing Eddie Batty, Marcus Benali replacing Paul Heskey and Nigel Oakley replacing Marcus Benali .
69.23
Tommy Johnson hits a low pass to Titus Southgate. Titus Southgate shoots from distance. Peter Lowe is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
77.18
Crewe Alexandra appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-5-1 formation.
77.18
Nicky Thompson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Teddy Charles. Teddy Charles knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
79.46
Nicky Thompson knocks the ball to his team mate, Filipe Lima. Filipe Lima shoots from outside the area his aim is horrendously poor!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Crewe Alexandra

Wycombe Wanderers
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
3
4
Shots off Target
4
2
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
62.7%
37.3%
Play Area
32%
48%
20%

Scorers
Paul Heskey 45
Titus Southgate 69

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Titus Southgate of Crewe Alexandra

Match Ratings
1.Peter Benjamin (GK)
7
2.Tim Beckham (DEF)
7
3.Phil Forbes (DEF)
6
4.Jason Potts (DEF)
6
5.Ledley Sheringham (DEF)
7
6.James Vassell (DEF)
6
7.Clive Bramble (MID)
6
8.Marcus Robinson (MID)
8
9.Eddie Batty (MID)
7
10.Titus Southgate (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Marcus Benali (MID)
0
 
12.Tommy Johnson (MID)
7
13.Nigel Oakley (GK)
6
14.Paul Heskey (ATT)goal scored
9

1.Peter Lowe (GK)
6
2.Ronnie Boyd (DEF)
6
3.Andy Barry (DEF)yellow card
5
4.Antonio Berretta (DEF)
6
5.Patrick Mann (DEF)
6
6.Anthony Bower (MID)
7
7.Paul Ferdinand (MID)
6
8.Nicky Thompson (MID)
7
9.Filipe Lima (ATT)
6
10.Martin Fletcher (ATT)
6
11.Teddy Charles (ATT)
7
 
12.Simon Peckham (MID)
0
13.Danny Henry (MID)
0
14.Ronnie Edworthy (MID)
0