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30/08/2033, Alexandra Stadium, Crewe, England
EFL Cup, Round 2

Crewe Vs Palace

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 Morgan (LB) , N Edmundson (CDM) , S Fitzgerald (CAM) , M Payne (RM) , B Smiley (LM) , B MacKay (ST) , M Egerton (ST) And the subs are: S Maddox (CB) , L Neild (CB) , W Keenor (CM) , J Taylor (CM) , A Mohan (ST)

Palace play in a 4-3-3 Def formation, and line up with: M McClung (GK) , N Rees (CB) , S Smyth (CB) , A Peavey (RB) , J Marchbanks (LB) , R Kendrick (CM) , J McGinnis (CDM) , M Page (CDM) , A MacCormack (RW) , G Underwood (LW) , A Edwards (ST) And the subs are: R McComb (CB) , A Barrett (CB) , P Kama (CM) , L Mackie (CM) , F Bell (ST)

Welcome to Alexandra Stadium in Crewe, England where Crewe Alexandra will face Crystal Palace.  This is round 2 of the EFL Cup.  The attendance is 10000.

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

5' - Jordan McGinnis attempts to speed past Shaun Fitzgerald, but is brought down.    The referee has no hesitation in showing Shaun Fitzgerald the yellow card. That will be a freekick for Palace.  

8' - Rob Kendrick finds Jordan McGinnis with a short pass.  Jordan McGinnis sees Alexander MacCormack making a run.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, and Alexander MacCormack runs on to the ball.  Alexander MacCormack looks to shoot the ball into the top of the net...but the shot is tipped over the crossbar by Gareth Crowe!  That will be a corner for  Palace.  Alexander MacCormack places the ball to take the corner.  He curves the ball into the box, but opposing player Shaun Fitzgerald takes possession.  

10' - Shaun Fitzgerald plays a short pass to Nicholas Edmundson.  Nicholas Edmundson sees Mel Payne making a run.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, but Mel Payne has strayed offside!  

13' - Alexander MacCormack plays a long pass to Matthew Page.  Matthew Page plays a short pass to Jordan McGinnis.  Jordan McGinnis attempts to beat Shaun Fitzgerald using his skills, and manages to dribble past his opponent!  

13' - Jordan McGinnis tries to unleash a long range shot...but its wide!

17' - Gareth Crowe passes to Aron Morgan.  Aron Morgan plays a long ball to Mel Payne.  Mel Payne crosses the ball into the box and finds Nicholas Edmundson.  Nicholas Edmundson flicks a header towards the top corner...but the shot sails over the bar!

20' - Morgan McClung hits the ball long to Arnie Peavey.  Arnie Peavey passes to Jordan McGinnis.  Jordan McGinnis takes the ball past Shaun Fitzgerald with a turn of pace.  

21' - Jordan McGinnis curls in a cross and finds Matthew Page.  Matthew Page directs a powerful header attempting to beat the keeper...and its in! It's a fine goal from Matthew Page for Palace!  The keeper got a touch but it wasn't enough!

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

27' - Arnie Peavey hits the ball long to Matthew Page.  Matthew Page looks to hit a long range shot...but the shot bounces off the post!  Andy Edwards gets to the ball first...Andy Edwards looks to hit the ball past the keeper...but the shot goes wide!

30' - Gareth Crowe plays the ball to Aron Morgan.  Aron Morgan hits the ball long to Nicholas Edmundson.  Nicholas Edmundson looks to hit a long range shot past the keeper...but the shot is saved by Morgan McClung!  

32' - Shaun Fitzgerald attempts to outskill Rob Kendrick.  He sends his opponent the wrong way and takes the ball forward!  

33' - Shaun Fitzgerald strikes the ball from distance towards goal...but the ball flies wide of the post!

34' - Nicholas Edmundson takes the ball past James Marchbanks with a turn of pace.  

36' - Nicholas Edmundson tries to unleash a long range shot...but the shot is stopped by the keeper!  He is unable to hold it though...Barry MacKay gets to the ball first...Barry MacKay looks to hit the ball past the keeper...but the shot is parried by Morgan McClung!  Nicholas Rees manages to clear the ball for the defending team.

37' - Rob Kendrick uses his pace to beat Nicholas Edmundson.  

39' - Rob Kendrick sees Alexander MacCormack making a run.  He attempts a long ball over the top, and Alexander MacCormack is able to control the ball.  Alexander MacCormack tries to hit the ball past the keeper...but the shot is stopped by the keeper!  He is unable to hold it though...Rob Kendrick is first to the ball...Rob Kendrick attempts to strike the ball into the top of the net...but the keeper manages to stop the shot!  

42' - Gareth Crowe plays the ball to David Breckenridge.  Alexander MacCormack tackles David Breckenridge and takes the ball.  Alexander MacCormack curls in a cross, but opposing player Jay Caudill takes possession.  

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

45' - Palace kick the ball off for the restart.  

47' - James Marchbanks passes the ball to Seth Smyth.  Seth Smyth plays the ball to James Marchbanks.  James Marchbanks sees a run from Andy Edwards.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, but the linesman signals for offside!  

50' - Aron Morgan sees a run from Mel Payne.  He attempts a long ball over the top, and Mel Payne runs on to the ball.  Mel Payne shoots towards goal...and Mel Payne scores!  That's a superb goal from the Crewe player!  The keeper had no chance!

50' - Palace kick the ball off for the restart.  

53' - Nicholas Rees plays the ball to Rob Kendrick.  Rob Kendrick plays a short pass to Seth Smyth.  Seth Smyth plays a long ball to James Marchbanks.  James Marchbanks sees Alexander MacCormack making a run.  He tries to split the defence with a throughball, but Alexander MacCormack is caught offside!  

55' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Nicholas Rees is going to be taken off.  Rob McComb is brought on from the bench.  

57' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Jack Meiklejohn is going to be taken off.  Lee Neild is going to be brought on.  

59' - David Breckenridge attempts to speed past Arnie Peavey, but is brought down.  That will be a freekick for Crewe.  

61' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Andy Edwards is going to be taken off.  Felix Bell joins the game from the bench.  

63' - Barry MacKay attempts to use his skills to beat Rob Kendrick.  The opposing player is unable to stop Barry MacKay who takes the ball forward!  

66' - Barry MacKay sees Shaun Fitzgerald making a run.  He attempts to release him with a throughball, and Shaun Fitzgerald runs on to the ball.  Shaun Fitzgerald looks to strike the ball into the top of the net...but its over!

66' - Morgan McClung tries to use ball skills to beat Brendan Smiley and succeeds, sending his opponent the wrong way!  

73' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Nicholas Edmundson will come off.  Stuart Maddox is brought on from the bench.  

77' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Max Egerton will come off.  Adam Mohan is brought on from the bench.  

78' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Seth Smyth is going to be taken off.  Aidan Barrett is brought on from the bench.  

79' - Barry MacKay speeds past James Marchbanks.  

80' - Barry MacKay sees a run from Adam Mohan.  He attempts a long ball over the top, and Adam Mohan is able to take the ball.  Adam Mohan attempts a shot towards goal...and Adam Mohan scores!  That's a good goal from the Crewe player!  The diving keeper couldn't get near the ball!

80' - Palace kick the ball off for the restart.  

82' - Rob Kendrick passes to James Marchbanks.  James Marchbanks passes to Rob McComb.  Rob McComb sees Felix Bell making a run.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, but the linesman signals for offside!  

89' - Matthew Page slides the ball to James Marchbanks.  James Marchbanks speeds past Mel Payne.  

91' - James Marchbanks shoots from outside the area, aiming for the corner of the net...but Gareth Crowe stops the shot!  He can't hold it though...Stuart Maddox is first to the loose ball and is able to clear.

91' - The referee blows the whistle for full time. 



The match has ended Crewe Alexandra 2 - 1 Crystal Palace.