Lilian Nalis was out to prove his wonder goal wasn't a fluke and at least kept us entertained with plenty of similar volleyed attempts from all over the park. One of them forced a great save.

Crewe only really had one real chance at the other end. A cross in saw Walker not gather (was he fouled?) and the shot on target looked set to go in. Until Steve Howey threw himself in front of the ball on the line and blocked it.

City were the dominant (we use that term loosely) team but couldn't finish, and never really got out of third gear. Injuries forced Deane off after only 38 minutes, and Scowcroft off at half time.

Half time and at least Birchy livened things up. After reading a nice e-mail from Keith Weller, who has seen the treatment in Mexico reduce the size of some of the tumors, Birchy called out 2 ex City & Crewe players...Neil Lennon and Robbie Savage. There was plenty of banter and winding Sav up, including presenting him with a toilet roll as he's finally paid his fine.

The second half was much of the same, but at least the introduction of Izzet livened a few things up.

Mad Frank, captain for the night, managed to give plenty of free kicks away with his bizarre kicking at people's legs and eventually got a yellow card for his efforts.

Dickov nearly scored after 80 minutes, but their goalie tipped over the bar.

A few minutes later Jordan Stewart was making a run into their box when he sat down on his bum. For some bizarre reason the ref pointed to the spot. We can only think that it was because he couldn't bear the thought of extra time either. Dickov tucked it away for City to go through 1-0.