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20/12/2031, Alexandra Stadium, Crewe, England
League Two, English Football League

Crewe Vs Colchester

Crewe play in a 4-4-2 Diamond formation, and line up with: G Crowe (GK) , J Meiklejohn (CB) , J Caudill (CB) , D Breckenridge (RB) , A Mahoney (LB) , N Edmundson (CDM) , S Fitzgerald (CAM) , I Evans (RM) , B Smiley (LM) , B MacKay (ST) , A Mohan (ST) And the subs are: L Neild (CB) , S Maddox (CB) , W Keenor (CM) , J Taylor (CM) , M MacDermott (ST)

Colchester play in a 4-3-3 Def formation, and line up with: D Hughes (GK) , P McRaney (CB) , M Cadwallader (CB) , P McAndrews (RB) , M McCombe (LB) , M Zocco (CM) , P McColm (CDM) , C McNiven (CDM) , B Prothro (RW) , S Beirne (LW) , I Morris (ST) And the subs are: K Mathison (CB) , S Couch (CB) , S Egerton (CM) , L Davies (CM) , G Murray (ST)

Welcome to Alexandra Stadium in Crewe, England where Crewe Alexandra will face Colchester.  This is a league fixture taking place in the League Two, English Football League.  The attendance is 10000.

1' - Crewe kick the ball off for the start of the game.  

7' - Peter McColm hits the ball long to Mike Zocco.  Mike Zocco sees a run from Ian Morris.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, and Ian Morris is able to take the ball.  Ian Morris looks to shoot the ball into the corner of the net...and its in! It's a brilliant goal from Ian Morris for Colchester!  The diving keeper couldn't get near the ball!

7' - Crewe kick the ball off for the restart.  

11' - Inigo Evans passes to Shaun Fitzgerald.  Shaun Fitzgerald passes the ball to Jack Meiklejohn.  Jack Meiklejohn passes a long ball to David Breckenridge.  David Breckenridge sees Nicholas Edmundson making a run.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, and Nicholas Edmundson takes the ball.  Nicholas Edmundson reaches the byline and attempts a cutback and the ball reaches Barry MacKay.  Barry MacKay fires a shot, aiming for the corner of the net...and Barry MacKay scores!  That's a lovely goal from the Crewe player!  The ball went in off the upright!

12' - Crewe kick the ball off for the restart.  

16' - Inigo Evans slides the ball to Barry MacKay.  Barry MacKay finds Adam Mohan with a short pass.  Paul McRaney tackles Adam Mohan and the ball goes loose.  Inigo Evans plays a short pass to Barry MacKay.  Barry MacKay passes to Inigo Evans.  Inigo Evans shoots from long range...but its wide!

18' - Davie Hughes plays a short pass to Charles McNiven.  Barry MacKay dispossesses Charles McNiven and gains possession for his team.  Crewe launch a counter attack.  Barry MacKay tries to use ball skills to beat Peter McColm.  He sends his opponent the wrong way and takes the ball forward!  

23' - Paul McRaney finds Mike Zocco with a short pass.  Mike Zocco sees a run from Bart Prothro.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, but Bart Prothro is caught offside!  

34' - Brendan Smiley passes to Inigo Evans.  Inigo Evans finds Brendan Smiley with a short pass.  Brendan Smiley plays the ball to Inigo Evans.  Inigo Evans spots a run from Barry MacKay.  He attempts a long ball over the top, but Barry MacKay is caught offside!  

41' - Patrick McAndrews spots a run from Shaun Beirne.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, and Shaun Beirne runs on to the ball.  Shaun Beirne tries to shoot the ball into the corner of the net...and its in! It's a fine goal from Shaun Beirne for Colchester!  The keeper had no chance!

42' - Crewe kick the ball off for the restart.  

44' - David Breckenridge plays a short pass to Jack Meiklejohn.  Jack Meiklejohn passes the ball to Inigo Evans.  Mike Zocco successfully tackles Inigo Evans and takes the ball.  Colchester launch a counter attack.  Mike Zocco spots a run from Ian Morris.  He attempts a long ball over the top, and Ian Morris is able to control the ball.  Ian Morris reaches the byline and tries a cutback, but Arran Mahoney manages to get to the ball first!  

44' - Arran Mahoney tries to use ball skills to beat Ian Morris and succeeds, sending his opponent the wrong way!  

45' - The referee blows the whistle for half time. 

46' - Colchester kick the ball off for the start of the second half.  

49' - Charles McNiven passes the ball to Peter McColm.  Peter McColm passes the ball to Marcus McCombe.  Marcus McCombe passes to Mike Zocco.  Mike Zocco sees a run from Bart Prothro.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

51' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Michael Cadwallader is going to be taken off.  Steven Couch joins the game from the bench.  

53' - Marcus McCombe dispossesses Brendan Smiley and the ball goes loose.  Marcus McCombe sees a run from Mike Zocco.  He attempts to play a throughball, but Mike Zocco  is unable to take the ball down!  

55' - Jack Meiklejohn finds Shaun Fitzgerald with a long ball.  Shaun Fitzgerald sees a run from Barry MacKay.  He attempts to play a throughball, but Barry MacKay has strayed offside!  

59' - Nicholas Edmundson spots a run from Adam Mohan.  He attempts a long ball over the top, and Adam Mohan runs on to the ball.  Adam Mohan looks to strike the ball into the corner of the net...but the shot is tipped around the post by Davie Hughes!  That will be a corner for  Crewe.  Nicholas Edmundson gets ready to take the corner.  He whips the ball into the box, and manages to find Brendan Smiley.  Brendan Smiley powers a header down towards the bottom corner...and its in! It's an exquisite goal from Brendan Smiley for Crewe!  The keeper had no chance!

59' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Jack Meiklejohn will come off.  Lee Neild is brought on from the bench.  

60' - Colchester kick the ball off for the restart.  

63' - Peter McColm finds Charles McNiven with a short pass.  Charles McNiven plays the ball to Steven Couch.  Steven Couch finds Mike Zocco with a long pass.  Nicholas Edmundson successfully tackles Mike Zocco and the ball goes loose.  Peter McColm sees Shaun Beirne making a run.  He attempts to release him with a throughball, but the linesman signals for offside!  

65' - Barry MacKay finds David Breckenridge with a long pass.  David Breckenridge sees a run from Nicholas Edmundson.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, but Nicholas Edmundson has strayed offside!  

67' - Peter McColm passes a long ball to Paul McRaney.  Paul McRaney whips in a cross, but opposing player David Breckenridge takes possession.  

70' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Charles McNiven will come off.  Sam Egerton is going to be brought on.  

71' - Shaun Fitzgerald attempts to beat Steven Couch using his skills.  He sends his opponent the wrong way and takes the ball forward!  

72' - Shaun Fitzgerald sees Adam Mohan making a run.  He attempts to release him with a throughball, and Adam Mohan is able to control the ball.  Adam Mohan strikes the ball towards goal...and Adam Mohan scores!  Its a goal for Crewe!  The keeper got a hand to the ball but it wasn't enough!

73' - Colchester kick the ball off for the restart.  

75' - Sam Egerton plays the ball to Marcus McCombe.  Marcus McCombe plays a short pass to Paul McRaney.  Paul McRaney spots a run from Mike Zocco.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

78' - Barry MacKay passes a long ball to Jay Caudill.  Jay Caudill plays a short pass to Adam Mohan.  Adam Mohan hits a shot from outside the area, aiming for the corner of the net...but Davie Hughes manages to stop the shot!  

78' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Paul McRaney is going to be taken off.  Kai Mathison is going to be brought on.  

79' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Jay Caudill will come off.  Stuart Maddox joins the game from the bench.  

81' - Arran Mahoney uses his pace to beat Sam Egerton.  

82' - Arran Mahoney spots a run from Adam Mohan.  He tries to split the defence with a throughball, but Adam Mohan is caught offside!  

84' - Peter McColm hits the ball long to Sam Egerton.  Sam Egerton spots a run from Shaun Beirne.  He attempts to play him through with a quick ball, but the linesman signals for offside!  

88' - Barry MacKay hits the ball long to Stuart Maddox.  Stuart Maddox passes to Brendan Smiley.  Brendan Smiley plays the ball to Nicholas Edmundson.  Nicholas Edmundson curls in a cross, but he only manages to find opposing player Sam Egerton.  



The match has ended Crewe Alexandra 3 - 2 Colchester.