Match Report
| Crewe Alexandra | Crewe Alexandra |  |  | Grupo Desportivo de Chaves | Grupo Desportivo de Chaves | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Peter Benjamin | P. Benjamin |  | 54 | G |  | 1 | | G | 56 |  | Luis Bento | L. Bento | |||||||||
| Tim Beckham | T. Beckham | | 50 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 69 | | Diogo Faria | D. Faria | |||||||||
| Phil Forbes | P. Forbes | | 43 | D | | 3 | | D | 60 | | Ruben Valente | R. Valente | |||||||||
| Jason Potts | J. Potts | | 42 | D | | 4 | | D | 53 | | Abel Valente | A. Valente | |||||||||
| Ledley Sheringham | L. Sheringham | | 40 | D | | 5 | | D | 52 | | Rui Moreira | R. Moreira | |||||||||
| James Vassell | J. Vassell | | 40 | D | | 6 | | M | 64 | | Francisco Rego | F. Rego | |||||||||
| Clive Bramble | C. Bramble | | 53 | M | | 7 | | M | 60 | | Abel Antunes | A. Antunes | |||||||||
| Eddie Batty | E. Batty | | 52 | M |  | | 8 | | M | 60 |  | Stephen Brady | S. Brady | ||||||||
| Marcus Robinson | M. Robinson | | 52 | M | | 9 | | | M | 59 | | Frederico Lopes | F. Lopes | ||||||||
| Titus Southgate | T. Southgate | | 72 | A | | 10 | | A | 72 | | Pedro Ferreira | P. Ferreira | |||||||||
| Paul Heskey | P. Heskey | | 53 | A | | 11 | | A | 58 | | Vitor Semedo | V. Semedo | |||||||||
| Tommy Johnson | T. Johnson | | 48 | M | | 12 | | A | 57 | | Antonio Castro | A. Castro | |||||||||
| Marcus Benali | M. Benali | | 48 | M | | 13 | | A | 54 | | Roberto Pinto | R. Pinto | |||||||||
| Nigel Oakley | N. Oakley | | 47 | G | | 14 | | G | 52 | | Frederico Marques | F. Marques | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Alexandra Stadium where Crewe Alexandra play Grupo Desportivo de Chaves in this Inter Cup game. Its a sell-out today with the 3,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Crewe Alexandra are playing in a 5-3-2 formation while Grupo Desportivo de Chaves appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by .
The pitch is in poor condition.
Crewe Alexandra are playing in a 5-3-2 formation while Grupo Desportivo de Chaves appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by .
0.00
0-0Grupo Desportivo de Chaves kick off the first half!
9.14
0-0Marcus Robinson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Titus Southgate. Titus Southgate controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Luis Bento gets down and covers it.
14.07
Abel Antunes flicks a high ball forward to Pedro Ferreira who takes it down. Pedro Ferreira shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Good keeping!
24.34
Clive Bramble flicks a high ball forward to Paul Heskey who takes it down. Paul Heskey tries a spectacular long range effort but is denied by Luis Bento. Excellent save.
26.14
0-0Abel Valente clumsily knocks into Paul Heskey. Abel Valente is warned by the referee! Paul Heskey stretches but gets up unharmed.
28.25
Abel Antunes flicks a high pass forward to Pedro Ferreira who brings the ball under control. Pedro Ferreira plays a one-two with Vitor Semedo and advances towards the goal... Pedro Ferreira shoots from just inside the box. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Well saved!
38.25
Stephen Brady makes a simple pass to Pedro Ferreira. Pedro Ferreira edges inside the box! Pedro Ferreira rockets a shot on goal but Peter Benjamin is on top of it.
40.43
Marcus Robinson comes in with a late challenge on Francisco Rego. The referee calls over Marcus Robinson and warns him to calm down! Francisco Rego hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Crewe Alexandra appear unchanged since the first half. Grupo Desportivo de Chaves also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with Crewe Alexandra kicking off!
47.33
0-0Marcus Robinson kicks a strong pass forward to Titus Southgate. Titus Southgate knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ruben Valente.
51.23
0-0Phil Forbes sees Eddie Batty in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Eddie Batty flicks a high pass forward. Titus Southgate holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Titus Southgate finds some space and shoots from distance but it is miles over!
55.33
Pedro Ferreira catches Jason Potts on the ankles. The referee brings Pedro Ferreira to one side and gives him a warning! Jason Potts stretches but gets up unharmed.
59.50
Abel Valente flicks the ball to his team mate, Stephen Brady. Stephen Brady flicks a high ball forward to Pedro Ferreira who takes it down. Pedro Ferreira knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by James Vassell.
63.20
0-1Ruben Valente flicks a high ball forward to Stephen Brady who takes it down. Stephen Brady sees Vitor Semedo in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Vitor Semedo edges inside the box! Vitor Semedo side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
75.11
Abel Antunes runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Abel Antunes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
77.09
Abel Antunes flicks a high pass forward to Pedro Ferreira who brings the ball under control. Pedro Ferreira knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
81.48
Pedro Ferreira hacks Ledley Sheringham from behind! Pedro Ferreira is given another warning by the referee! Ledley Sheringham runs off the knock.
87.05
0-1Abel Valente flicks a high pass forward. Stephen Brady holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Stephen Brady controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Pedro Ferreira. Pedro Ferreira puts a great ball through. Vitor Semedo runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Vitor Semedo 63 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Vitor Semedo of Grupo Desportivo de Chaves |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Peter Benjamin (GK)
7
2. Tim Beckham (DEF)
6
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. Eddie Batty (MID)
6
9. Marcus Robinson (MID)
6
10. Titus Southgate (ATT)
6
11. Paul Heskey (ATT)
6
12. Tommy Johnson (MID)
0
13. Marcus Benali (MID)
0
14. Nigel Oakley (GK)
0
1. Luis Bento (GK)
7
2. Diogo Faria (DEF)
6
3. Ruben Valente (DEF)
6
4. Abel Valente (DEF)
6
5. Rui Moreira (DEF)
6
6. Francisco Rego (MID)
6
7. Abel Antunes (MID)
7
8. Stephen Brady (MID)
8
9. Frederico Lopes (MID)
6
10. Pedro Ferreira (ATT)
7
11. Vitor Semedo (ATT)
9
12. Antonio Castro (ATT)
0
13. Roberto Pinto (ATT)
0
14. Frederico Marques (GK)
0