Match Report
| Crewe Alexandra | Crewe Alexandra |  |  | Fulham | Fulham | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Tony Schofield | Tony Schofield | ||||||||||||||||||
| Marinus Houtman | M. Houtman |  | 66 | G |  | 1 | | G | 51 |  | Nikolas Wallner | N. Wallner | |||||||||
| Tomas Veloso | T. Veloso |  | 78 | D |  |  | 2 |  | | D | 62 |  | Nicky Hackworth | N. Hackworth | |||||||
| Tomas Maini | T. Maini |  | 62 | D | | 3 | | D | 57 | | Brian Smith | B. Smith | |||||||||
| Dion Monk | D. Monk | | 54 | D | | 4 | | D | 70 |  | Mickael Dalmat | M. Dalmat | |||||||||
| Vinicio E. Anastasi | V. Anastasi | | 48 | D | | 5 | | D | 55 | | Des Jess | D. Jess | |||||||||
| Seth Benali | S. Benali | | 61 | M | | 6 | | M | 70 | | Alexander Beck | A. Beck | |||||||||
| Dion Tiler | D. Tiler | | 60 | M | | 7 | | M | 64 | | Jose Michel | J. Michel | |||||||||
| Miguel Pichichi | M. Pichichi |  | 58 | M | | 8 | | M | 61 | | Cedric Piquionne | C. Piquionne | |||||||||
| Matt Le Tissier | M. Le Tissier | | 75 | A | | 9 | | A | 70 | | Francois Klos | F. Klos | |||||||||
| Kai Helmer | K. Helmer | | 71 | A | | 10 | | A | 73 | | Omer Milburn | O. Milburn | |||||||||
| Chris Laver | C. Laver | | 68 | A | | 11 | | A | 60 | | Patrick Murrin | P. Murrin | |||||||||
| Malcolm Charlton | M. Charlton | | 62 | A | | 12 | | A | 54 | | Tony Naylor | T. Naylor | |||||||||
| Darius Benali | D. Benali | | 57 | M | | 13 | | M | 58 | | Tommy Cutler | T. Cutler | |||||||||
| Gilles Greening | G. Greening | | 56 | M | | 14 | | D | 52 | | James Mann | J. Mann | |||||||||
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Alexandra Stadium where Crewe Alexandra play host to Fulham. A crowd of 9,208 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Crewe Alexandra and Fulham are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Robbie Barton.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Crewe Alexandra and Fulham are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Robbie Barton.
0.00
0-0Fulham start the match!
6.29
0-0Kai Helmer catches Brian Smith on the ankles. The referee warns Kai Helmer to calm down! Brian Smith hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
8.43
0-0Dion Tiler barges into Jose Michel. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Jose Michel stretches but gets up unharmed.
9.48
0-1Cedric Piquionne kicks a strong pass forward to Francois Klos. Francois Klos advances inside the box! Francois Klos takes a shot at goal. What a cracker!! Marinus Houtman had no chance!! Goal for Fulham!
14.44
Miguel Pichichi barges into Jose Michel. Miguel Pichichi is shown the yellow card! Jose Michel hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
15.03
0-1Tomas Maini hacks Omer Milburn from behind! The referee brings Tomas Maini to one side and gives him a warning! Omer Milburn grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
18.30
0-1Seth Benali threads a neat ball through to Matt Le Tissier. Matt Le Tissier knocks in a cross ball towards Chris Laver. Chris Laver rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Magnificent save by Nikolas Wallner!
20.24
0-1Miguel Pichichi makes a simple pass to Chris Laver. Chris Laver shoots from long range but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
21.16
Dion Tiler hits a low pass to Kai Helmer. Kai Helmer shoots from 25 yards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
22.06
Brian Smith pushes up the pitch. Brian Smith knocks the ball forward to Francois Klos. Francois Klos finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
27.54
Brian Smith kicks a strong pass forward to Alexander Beck. Alexander Beck sees Francois Klos in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Francois Klos knocks in a cross ball towards Patrick Murrin. Patrick Murrin connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
28.41
0-2Jose Michel receives the ball from a throw-in from Alexander Beck. Jose Michel flicks a high pass forward. Omer Milburn collects the pass. Omer Milburn lofts in a cross ball towards Patrick Murrin. Vinicio E. Anastasi barges into Patrick Murrin. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
32.40
0-2Brian Smith flicks the ball to his team mate, Alexander Beck. Alexander Beck flicks a high ball forward to Patrick Murrin who takes it down. Patrick Murrin knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Tomas Maini.
33.03
Alexander Beck darts forward. Alexander Beck lofts in a cross ball towards Francois Klos. Francois Klos rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Fulham! The crowd cheer. That makes three for the young Frenchman!
36.17
Seth Benali receives the ball from a throw-in from Miguel Pichichi. Seth Benali knocks the ball to his team mate, Chris Laver. Chris Laver plays a scrappy one-two with Matt Le Tissier and stumbles forward towards the goal... Chris Laver cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Chris Laver!
42.52
Seth Benali flicks a high pass forward. Chris Laver controls it well on his chest. Chris Laver shoots from outside the area but it flies just off target!
45.00
Cedric Piquionne flicks a high pass forward. Francois Klos collects the pass. Francois Klos knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Marinus Houtman who gathers it comfortably.
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. Fulham also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with Crewe Alexandra kicking off!
48.18
Brian Smith makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jose Michel. Jose Michel flicks a high pass forward. Patrick Murrin holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Patrick Murrin shoots from long range but it flies well off target!
49.17
Mickael Dalmat catches Chris Laver on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Chris Laver carries on, but is struggling a bit.
49.17
1-3Free kick to Crewe Alexandra just outside the area...
50.55
Seth Benali takes a stuttering run up but the ball is low and comes straight off the wall.
51.37
Alexander Beck takes it forward alone. Alexander Beck lofts in a cross ball towards Patrick Murrin. Patrick Murrin heads the ball goalwards. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
53.17
Nicky Hackworth makes a simple pass to Cedric Piquionne. With imagination, Cedric Piquionne plays the ball forward to Omer Milburn. Omer Milburn rushes past Tomas Maini! Omer Milburn tries a spectacular strike. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
55.07
Cedric Piquionne threads a neat ball through to Francois Klos. Francois Klos shoots from long range. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Well saved!
63.19
Tomas Maini plays the ball forward to Dion Tiler. Dion Tiler flicks a high pass forward. Kai Helmer collects the pass. Kai Helmer knocks in a cross ball towards Matt Le Tissier. With a superhuman jump, Matt Le Tissier connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
67.08
Jose Michel sees Omer Milburn in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Omer Milburn knocks in a cross ball towards Patrick Murrin. Patrick Murrin outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
69.44
Dion Tiler catches Jose Michel on the ankles. Dion Tiler is given a warning by the referee! Jose Michel runs off the knock.
71.14
2-3Seth Benali flicks the ball to his team mate, Kai Helmer. Kai Helmer kicks a strong pass forward to Chris Laver but the referee indicates it's offside!
72.42
Nicky Hackworth flicks a high pass forward. Jose Michel controls it well on his chest. Jose Michel brings the ball forward. Jose Michel deftly passes the ball to Omer Milburn, releasing him through on goal. Omer Milburn muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
77.58
2-4Fulham have made 3 substitutions with Tony Naylor replacing Francois Klos, Tommy Cutler replacing Cedric Piquionne and James Mann replacing Des Jess .
78.63
2-4Fulham are dictating the run of play here today.
79.23
Tommy Cutler sees Omer Milburn in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Omer Milburn flicks the ball to his team mate, Patrick Murrin. Patrick Murrin makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
85.33
Seeing a gap ahead, James Mann plays the ball forward to Alexander Beck. Alexander Beck threads a neat ball through to Tony Naylor. Tony Naylor plays a one-two with Patrick Murrin and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Tony Naylor provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
90.00
Vinicio E. Anastasi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Seth Benali. Seth Benali flicks a high pass forward to Kai Helmer who brings the ball under control. Kai Helmer shoots from outside the area. It's there!! Nikolas Wallner has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
5
Shots on Target
4
7
Shots off Target
3
5
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
5
1
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
34.2%
65.8%
Play Area
24.1%
48.1%
27.8%
Scorers
| Chris Laver 36 Matt Le Tissier 63 Kai Helmer 90 | Francois Klos 9, 22, 33 Omer Milburn 72 Patrick Murrin 79 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Francois Klos of Fulham |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Marinus Houtman (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Tomas Veloso (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Tomas Maini (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Dion Monk (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Vinicio E. Anastasi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Seth Benali (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Dion Tiler (MID) |  | 5 |
| 8. | Miguel Pichichi (MID) | | 5 |
| 9. | Matt Le Tissier (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 10. | Kai Helmer (ATT) | | 7 |
| 11. | Chris Laver (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Malcolm Charlton (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Darius Benali (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Gilles Greening (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Nikolas Wallner (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Nicky Hackworth (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Brian Smith (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Mickael Dalmat (DEF) | | 6 |
| 5. | Des Jess (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Alexander Beck (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Jose Michel (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Cedric Piquionne (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Francois Klos (ATT) | | 9 |
| 10. | Omer Milburn (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Patrick Murrin (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Tony Naylor (ATT) | 6 | |
| 13. | Tommy Cutler (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | James Mann (DEF) | 6 | |