Crewe defeats Morecambe in a tight contest
Crewe edged out Morecambe 1-0 in a hard-fought match at the Mornflake Stadium. The only goal of the game came in the 43rd minute when K. Hemmings converted a penalty.
The match was characterized by intensity and both teams fighting for every ball, with few clear-cut scoring opportunities. Crewe had more control of the ball, with 52% possession, but Morecambe created more chances, with 13 shots compared to Crewe’s 6.
Crewe started the encounter with more force, dominating possession and creating some dangerous chances in the opening minutes. However, Hemmings’ penalty goal was the only one to be materialized in the first half.
Morecambe attempted to respond in the second half, introducing several changes in their lineup and seeking more presence in the opponent’s penalty area. Although they generated more dangerous chances, they were unable to overcome the Crewe defense, which remained solid and managed to maintain the lead until the end.
The match was also marked by several yellow cards. S. Tracey of Crewe received a yellow card in the 9th minute, while Y. Songo’o and L. Angol of Morecambe and Z. Williams of Crewe were booked in the second half.
The victory leaves Crewe in a good position in the League Two table. Morecambe, on the other hand, will have to look for a win in their next game to climb out of the bottom of the table.
Substitutions morecambe: at minute 46 M. Dackers came in and G. Edwards went out., at minute 46 P. Lewis came in and J. Slew went out., at minute 46 A. Lewis came in and D. Tutonda went out., at minute 62 R. Millen came in and L. Hendrie went out., at minute 78 B. Tollitt came in and Y. Songo’o went out.
Substitutions crewe: at minute 61 J. Lankester came in and M. Conway went out., at minute 61 O. Bogle came in and S. Tracey went out., at minute 62 M. Holicek came in and M. H. Sanders went out., at minute 75 J. Connolly came in and K. Hemmings went out., at minute 84 K. Breckin came in and J. Tabiner went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Crewe
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