Crewe 1-0 Hereford: Match Report

Published: 26 Nov 2011 - 18:30:57

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Powell continues winning feeling for Crewe

Nick Powell netted his second goal in as many games as Crewe saw off Hereford 1-0 to record back-to-back wins for the first time since September.

The Bulls almost took a second-minute lead as Delroy Facey's wind-assisted looping cross almost caught out goalkeeper Steve Phillips, instead bouncing back off the crossbar.

Powell went close with three spectacular first-half efforts, one which was deflected inches wide by defender Michael Townsend.

Alex winger Byron Moore then slipped in Ajay Leitch-Smith but the youngster's fierce first-time strike clipped the top of the bar.

However, an unmarked Tom Barkhuizen had the best chance of the opening half, the Bulls` top scorer blazing his volley over from 12 yards out.

Harry Pell twice went close for the visitors while Powell was almost on target with a free-kick at the other end.

The forward finally did hit the mark on the hour with a sweet 25-yard right-footed strike into the top corner of the net.

Phillips preserved Crewe's lead with a point-blank save to keep out Barkhuizen's header before Moore failed to put the game to bed after a well-worked move in the Hereford penalty area.

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