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Brief Synopsis!!! (Crewe)
- Thread starter Mark Pedlar
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Game of two halves and we could and should have been 0-3 down at half time,such was the Crewe dominance. They created loads of chances and just needed someone to get on the end of numerous crosses into the box.We were lucky to go in at half time 0-1 down after a dreadful first half performance. The Crewe goalie was a spectator for the first 45.....Second half and an immediate substitution with Blissett replacing Jarvis and Argyle went two up front....and then the masterstroke of the afternoon with Bradley replacing Songo....suddenly we moved up a gear and started to play a bit. The crowd reacted as well,the noise level rose and we were treated to two goals in 5 minutes from Taylor and Blissett.An anxious last ten minutes when it was Crewe's turn to apply the pressure but we held on again thanks to some good defending from Bradley....and hey ho we are top of the league.....
Crewe were very much on top in the first half and a well taken goal gave them a deserved lead. Argyle looked off the pace and Taylor did everything he could but lacked support and quality around him. The team looked lifeless and unenergtic.
Kennedy, Jervis and Carey all flattered to deceive. Was there a home shot on target?
Blissett emerged for the 2nd half and suddenly his chasing and harrassing provided some impetus. Two centre forwards but no really good delivery into the box from the wide areas. But momentum was building and the pressure increased. Sawyer mishit a clearance back into the Crewe area and Taylor finished well. Game on.
The crowd were now fully behind the greens and a Carey cross was converted by a Blissett header. Suddenly the ground was rocking to "we are top of the League". Crewe, after some blatant time wasting suddenly came back to life. The ref made it tense with some baffling decisions, but, like true promotion sides, we battled through to an unlikely win.
Worth mentioning the Crewe manager's constant hassling of the 4th official and many refs would have taken action. Three points and onto Grimsby but we must address this inconsistent and stuttering start to games for next season.
Kennedy, Jervis and Carey all flattered to deceive. Was there a home shot on target?
Blissett emerged for the 2nd half and suddenly his chasing and harrassing provided some impetus. Two centre forwards but no really good delivery into the box from the wide areas. But momentum was building and the pressure increased. Sawyer mishit a clearance back into the Crewe area and Taylor finished well. Game on.
The crowd were now fully behind the greens and a Carey cross was converted by a Blissett header. Suddenly the ground was rocking to "we are top of the League". Crewe, after some blatant time wasting suddenly came back to life. The ref made it tense with some baffling decisions, but, like true promotion sides, we battled through to an unlikely win.
Worth mentioning the Crewe manager's constant hassling of the 4th official and many refs would have taken action. Three points and onto Grimsby but we must address this inconsistent and stuttering start to games for next season.
nick_PASTIE":2tarv8mi said:
I do agree, however after seeing Argyle away from home a few times l feel we do the "dark arts" too and so what Crewe did today e.g. Fall down easily is something that goes on throughout league two.
The first half they bossed us. With a quicker tempo of passing and speed from out wide causing us issues. There were numerous times they got behind us and crossed the ball in and just failed to get a touch.
Their goal was a great piece of technique on the volley. Kept the ball down well from the edge of the box and drilled it into the corner. Argyle just couldn't get going. Play was at a very slow tempo and we had chances to get the ball in the box early but we wanted more touches. The Argyle midfield have three attack minded players. What it doesn't have is a ball winner. So there are numerous times, like Crewe did first half, where teams play through us. After they scored they had other "opportunities" most notably a one two the right midfielder played to get in behind Sawyer. He drilled a beautiful ball across the face of goal, only for the forward to miss who somehow got himself offside too. McCormick also made a great save to a shot/cross that seemed to be looping under his bar.
We were fortunate, lucky....call it what you like....but 1-0 to Crewe didn't flatter them.
Second half was more positive. Blissett came on. Yet when Bradley came on 10-15 mins in the second half Argyle seemed more composed. The ship seemed more steady. We huffed and puffed and controlled a lot of possession but were let down by some wayward passing and crossing.
Yet what they side has is the ability to never give up. The effort and work rate has to be commended. It's gets them out of these situations.
The crowd really tried to get behind the team. The first goal was a little fortunate, after a mis-hit shot by Sawyer it fell to Taylor who swivelled and turned. Great finish.
HP was now rocking. The players had their tails up. Then came a sensational cross by Carey and a great header by Blissett. The celebrations were fantastic.
We reverted back to 4-2-3-1 with Blissett moving wide right. Crewe tried to wrestle back control. A number of corners and crosses came in the box but Argyle saw it out.
The midfield needs sorting out next season. We need people to play behind the more attacking players and do more of the donkey work. The full backs, Sawyer and Miller, are too slow. Yet that's for the Adams to sort out. The team deserve credit for a second half performance which wasn't brilliant, but where they just refused to give up. A couple of pieces of quality and we won the game, 2-1. Really today was a reflection of a number of games we have witnessed this season.
Never say die attitude, which has brought us on the brink of winning the championship.
Paul":24c0tcs1 said:
Strongly disagree with this. Other than one shocking pass he launched out of play, I thought he was good. Was quick to break up play, moved the ball nicely and played some very nice 1-2's with Taylor. Excited to see him fully fit next year.
The rest...
Luke - 7
Miller - 6
Songo'o - 5
Sokolik - 7
Sawyer - 6
Fox - 6
Carey - 6
Sarcevic - 6
Jervis - 5
Kennedy - 4
Taylor - 7
Blissett - 7
Bradley - 7
Slew - N/A
Credit to DA for the early changes. Credit to their goalscorer for a very good strike. Onto Grimbsy, come on boys!!
I have problems saying this .. but ... "thank you Exeter".
It is certainly not over. A poor result next weekend could see us end 3rd, BUT, it is now in our hands. A win next week would confirm our championship.
All to play for!.
COYG
A good weekend for Devon teams with Torquay also confirming their survival (and Plymouth Albion winning 13 on the trot to end up 2nd in their league!!).
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It is certainly not over. A poor result next weekend could see us end 3rd, BUT, it is now in our hands. A win next week would confirm our championship.
All to play for!.
COYG
A good weekend for Devon teams with Torquay also confirming their survival (and Plymouth Albion winning 13 on the trot to end up 2nd in their league!!).
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Could have easily been 0-3 behind. Woefully poor defensively. Much better second half.
Blisset's contribution as sub was a key point. He was strong, good in the air and gave 100%. Not to mention a cracking headed goal.
Blisset's contribution as sub was a key point. He was strong, good in the air and gave 100%. Not to mention a cracking headed goal.
P
Paul
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Nobby":3dchx6vr said:
Its a funny old game.
From my view on the rare occasions that he was involved with argyle in possession he passed to a Crewe player and when we weren't in possession he was a spectator or fouling somone. Some of them were soft decisions from the referee though
Sloppy start where we were 2nd to every ball and their goal had been on the cards for a while.
Only once we gave the opposition a headstart did we bother to get into 2nd gear.
2nd half we looked a lot better and with the crowd behind them the players shifted into top gear at last.
Game of 2 halves but on balance I think a deserved win.
Lets hope we start brighter at Grimsby as we are back in the driving seat although ONLY a WIN will deliver the title
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Only once we gave the opposition a headstart did we bother to get into 2nd gear.
2nd half we looked a lot better and with the crowd behind them the players shifted into top gear at last.
Game of 2 halves but on balance I think a deserved win.
Lets hope we start brighter at Grimsby as we are back in the driving seat although ONLY a WIN will deliver the title
:scarf: :scarf: :scarf: :scarf:
First half dire, should have been 2 or 3.
2nd half Blissett and the Devonport helped raise the tempo, added to by introduction of Sonny. Thereafter 2 well taken goals and finally got over the line, to ecstatic scenes.
Doncaster losing the perfect bonus and 3 points now needed at Grimsby to really end it all in style.
Only negative for me Tanner not being involved, doesn't bode well for him being back next season.
2nd half Blissett and the Devonport helped raise the tempo, added to by introduction of Sonny. Thereafter 2 well taken goals and finally got over the line, to ecstatic scenes.
Doncaster losing the perfect bonus and 3 points now needed at Grimsby to really end it all in style.
Only negative for me Tanner not being involved, doesn't bode well for him being back next season.