Match Report
| Crystal Palace | Crystal Palace |  |  | Crewe Alexandra | Crewe Alexandra | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Richard Westwood | R. Westwood |  | 70 | G |  | 1 | | G | 65 | | Brian Dichio | B. Dichio | |||||||||
| Anton Seifert | A. Seifert |  | 73 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 65 | | Stanley Smith | S. Smith | |||||||||
| Marco Campedelli | M. Campedelli |  | 72 | D | | 3 | | D | 64 | | Teddy Jack | T. Jack | |||||||||
| Steve Vieira | S. Vieira | | 69 | D |  | | 4 | | D | 60 | | Carl Brooking | C. Brooking | ||||||||
| Brenny van Dijk | B. van Dijk |  | 68 | D | | 5 | | D | 60 | | Max Boateng | M. Boateng | |||||||||
| Marvin Bramble | M. Bramble | | 66 | M | | 6 | | | M | 74 | | Neil Palmer | N. Palmer | ||||||||
| David Royce | D. Royce | | 64 | M | | 7 | | M | 70 |  | Steven Warmuz | S. Warmuz | |||||||||
| Norman Vieira | N. Vieira | | 59 | M | | 8 | | M | 65 | | Noel Scholes | N. Scholes | |||||||||
| Robbie Best | R. Best | | 58 | M | | 9 | | M | 59 | | Jody Ripley | J. Ripley | |||||||||
| Des Murrin | D. Murrin | | 71 | A | | 10 | | A | 71 | | Aldo Olivi | A. Olivi | |||||||||
| Titus Edworthy | T. Edworthy | | 60 | A | | 11 | | A | 66 | | Giuseppe Borios | G. Borios | |||||||||
| Trevor Makin | T. Makin | | 67 | G | | 12 | | D | 58 | | James Milburn | J. Milburn | |||||||||
| Kodjo Tafforeau | K. Tafforeau | | 62 | D | | 13 | | G | 57 | | Sol Collymore | S. Collymore | |||||||||
| Omer Windass | O. Windass | | 60 | D | | 14 | | D | 56 | | Darius Salmon | D. Salmon | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
The air is cold and hail stones bounce off the ground here at Selhurst Park where Crystal Palace play host to Crewe Alexandra. A crowd of 8,804 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Crystal Palace and Crewe Alexandra are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Ruel Byrne.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Crystal Palace and Crewe Alexandra are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Ruel Byrne.
0.00
0-0Crystal Palace kick off and get the first half underway!
3.38
0-0Marvin Bramble passes the ball forward to Titus Edworthy. Titus Edworthy edges inside the box! Titus Edworthy tries a spectacular strike but it is tipped over by Brian Dichio.
4.44
0-0Marvin Bramble takes the corner, chipping the ball to the near post. Brian Dichio jumps up and plucks the ball out of the air.
9.22
0-0David Royce threads a neat ball through to Titus Edworthy. Titus Edworthy plays a scrappy one-two with Marvin Bramble and advances towards the goal... Max Boateng catches Titus Edworthy on the ankles. Titus Edworthy appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
12.09
Marco Campedelli flicks the ball to his team mate, Steve Vieira. Steve Vieira makes a probing pass to Titus Edworthy. Titus Edworthy tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous save!
15.21
0-0Marco Campedelli laces a through ball forward to Norman Vieira. Norman Vieira flicks a high ball forward to David Royce who takes it down. David Royce knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Titus Edworthy is offside!
18.34
Aldo Olivi runs straight at the opposition's defence. Aldo Olivi knocks in a cross ball towards Giuseppe Borios. Giuseppe Borios finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Superb keeping!
20.44
0-0Carl Brooking barges into Titus Edworthy. The referee calls over Carl Brooking and shows him a yellow card! Titus Edworthy runs off the knock.
33.24
1-0Steve Vieira threads a neat ball through to Marvin Bramble. Marvin Bramble knocks in a cross ball towards Titus Edworthy. Titus Edworthy makes a convincing header. What a cracker!! Brian Dichio had no chance!! Goal for Crystal Palace!
38.13
Neil Palmer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Aldo Olivi. Aldo Olivi knocks in a cross ball towards Giuseppe Borios. Giuseppe Borios connects with a diving header. Richard Westwood punches it away to safety.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Crystal Palace appear unchanged since the first half. Crewe Alexandra also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Crewe Alexandra get the second half underway!
53.24
Marco Campedelli deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Norman Vieira. Norman Vieira makes a probing pass to Des Murrin. Des Murrin makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Titus Edworthy but he's offside!
60.31
1-0Crystal Palace have made 2 substitutions with Trevor Makin replacing Titus Edworthy and Kodjo Tafforeau replacing Anton Seifert .
67.13
1-0Marco Campedelli runs forward with the ball. Marco Campedelli knocks the ball forward to Trevor Makin. Trevor Makin knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Teddy Jack.
71.09
1-0Des Murrin barges into Steven Warmuz. The referee brings Des Murrin to one side and gives him a warning! Steven Warmuz stretches but gets up unharmed.
72.05
Noel Scholes brings the ball forward. Noel Scholes knocks in a cross ball towards Aldo Olivi. Aldo Olivi beats his man to it with a header. Richard Westwood didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
73.19
Jody Ripley flicks a high pass forward. Giuseppe Borios holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Giuseppe Borios knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
77.36
1-0Crewe Alexandra appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation.
79.20
1-0Steven Warmuz brings the ball forward. Steven Warmuz shoots from 20 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
85.03
David Royce makes a simple pass to Norman Vieira. Norman Vieira controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Brian Dichio gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent save!
89.44
Marco Campedelli flicks the ball to his team mate, David Royce. David Royce flicks a high pass forward. Trevor Makin holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Trevor Makin controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Marco Campedelli of Crystal Palace |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Richard Westwood (GK)
7
2. Anton Seifert (DEF)
6
3. Marco Campedelli (DEF)
9
4. Steve Vieira (DEF)
6
5. Brenny van Dijk (DEF)
6
6. Marvin Bramble (MID)
7
7. David Royce (MID)
7
8. Norman Vieira (MID)
6
9. Robbie Best (MID)
6
10. Des Murrin (ATT)
6
11. Titus Edworthy (ATT)
9
12. Trevor Makin (GK)
6
13. Kodjo Tafforeau (DEF)
6
14. Omer Windass (DEF)
0
1. Brian Dichio (GK)
7
2. Stanley Smith (DEF)
6
3. Teddy Jack (DEF)
6
4. Carl Brooking (DEF)
5
5. Max Boateng (DEF)
6
6. Neil Palmer (MID)
6
7. Steven Warmuz (MID)
6
8. Noel Scholes (MID)
6
9. Jody Ripley (MID)
6
10. Aldo Olivi (ATT)
7
11. Giuseppe Borios (ATT)
6
12. James Milburn (DEF)
0
13. Sol Collymore (GK)
0
14. Darius Salmon (DEF)
0