Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Alexandra Stadium where Crewe Alexandra play Derby County in this league cup game. A crowd of 6,770 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Crewe Alexandra are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Derby County appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Jermaine Newby.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Crewe Alexandra are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Derby County appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Jermaine Newby.
0.00
0-0Crewe Alexandra start the match!
3.21
0-0Manuel Lopes sees a break and surges forward. Manuel Lopes shoots from long range but it curls horrendously wide!
6.13
Gavin White knocks the ball forward to Marcos Carrasco. Marcos Carrasco makes a defence splitting pass to Shaun Richards. Shaun Richards comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it rises well off target!
8.12
1-0Gavin White kicks a strong pass forward to Chris Wiltord. Chris Wiltord flicks the ball to his team mate, Shaun Richards. Shaun Richards side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
12.30
1-0Matthew Keane flicks a high ball forward to Chris Wiltord who takes it down. Chris Wiltord threads the ball through to Shaun Richards but he's offside!
14.38
Matthew Keane sees Shaun Richards in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Shaun Richards tries a spectacular long range effort. Shaun Richards scores for Crewe Alexandra!!
18.01
2-0Gavin White hacks Craig White from behind! The referee calls over Gavin White and shows him a yellow card! Craig White carries on, but is struggling a bit.
20.12
Hannes Knapp passes the ball forward to Youssef van Gastel. Youssef van Gastel shoots from 20 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
28.48
Craig White sees space and advances. Craig White threads a neat ball through to Youssef van Gastel. Youssef van Gastel controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's there!! Romero P. Hernandez has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
33.27
Tim Brand knocks the ball forward to Gavin White. Gavin White flicks a high ball forward to Giulio Miccoli who takes it down. Giulio Miccoli shoots from 20 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
36.14
Manuel Lopes sees a break and surges forward. Manuel Lopes controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Derby County!
42.53
Gavin White kicks a strong pass forward to Marcos Carrasco. Marcos Carrasco whips in a cross ball towards Giulio Miccoli. Giulio Miccoli is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
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. Derby County also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with Derby County kicking off!
48.47
2-2Miel Mensah makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Manuel Lopes. With some swift thinking, Manuel Lopes plays the ball forward to Terry Andrews. Terry Andrews controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but is denied by Romero P. Hernandez. Excellent save.
51.25
Gavin White brings the ball forward. Gavin White whips in a cross ball towards Marcos Carrasco. Marcos Carrasco powers a header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
59.13
Manuel Lopes knocks the ball forward to Youssef van Gastel. Youssef van Gastel sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
65.31
3-2Frederico Soler controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gavin White. Gavin White hits a low pass to Chris Wiltord. Chris Wiltord knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Miel Mensah.
66.16
Craig White kicks a strong pass forward to Edgar Quaresma. Edgar Quaresma threads a neat ball through to Youssef van Gastel. Youssef van Gastel shoots from 20 yards but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
75.16
Tim Brand threads the ball through to Matthew Keane. Matthew Keane passes the ball forward to Giulio Miccoli. Giulio Miccoli shoots from outside the area but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
77.14
Frederico Soler plays the ball forward to Gavin White. Gavin White passes the ball forward to Chris Wiltord. Chris Wiltord knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Craig White.
83.25
Manuel Lopes threads the ball through to Youssef van Gastel. Youssef van Gastel shoots from 25 yards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
84.38
Craig Gemmell flicks a high pass forward. Youssef van Gastel controls it well on his chest. Youssef van Gastel knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Romero P. Hernandez who gathers it comfortably.
87.47
Edgar Quaresma makes a probing pass to Youssef van Gastel. Youssef van Gastel shoots from distance but it is shockingly off target!
89.53
Edgar Quaresma sees Youssef van Gastel in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Youssef van Gastel knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Tim Brand.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Shaun Richards 8, 14 Marcos Carrasco 51 | Youssef van Gastel 28 Manuel Lopes 36 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Shaun Richards of Crewe Alexandra |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Romero P. Hernandez (GK)
6
2. Ruel Brooking (DEF)
6
3. Frederico Soler (DEF)
6
4. Tim Brand (DEF)
6
5. Warren Stewart (DEF)
6
6. Matthew Keane (MID)
7
7. Gavin White (MID)
8
8. Marcos Carrasco (ATT)
7
9. Chris Wiltord (ATT)
6
10. Giulio Miccoli (ATT)
6
11. Shaun Richards (ATT)
9
12. Mick Draper (GK)
0
13. Seth Robinson (MID)
0
14. Stephen Beckham (ATT)
0
1. Alejandro Rodriguez (GK)
6
2. Fabio Grieco (DEF)
6
3. Craig White (DEF)
7
4. Miel Mensah (DEF)
6
5. Tarik El-Karkouri (DEF)
6
6. Hannes Knapp (MID)
6
7. Manuel Lopes (MID)
8
8. Edgar Quaresma (MID)
6
9. Craig Gemmell (MID)
6
10. Terry Andrews (ATT)
6
11. Youssef van Gastel (ATT)
7
12. Wilco Kostwinder (MID)
0
13. Nicky Bailey (MID)
0
14. Jean-Guy Irles (MID)
0