Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Blundell Park where Grimsby Town play host to Tranmere Rovers. Its a sell-out today with the 5,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Grimsby Town are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Tranmere Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Grimsby Town are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Tranmere Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0Tranmere Rovers start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.09
0-0Steven Ward kicks a strong pass forward to Richard Bellamy. Richard Bellamy goes all the way! Richard Bellamy rockets a shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
12.39
0-0The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
14.07
0-0Marvin Hurst controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Frank Howells. Frank Howells makes a beautiful solo run. Frank Howells threads the ball through to Leon Montague but he's offside!
15.48
Jason Lockley knocks the ball to his team mate, Renato Marsala. Renato Marsala knocks the ball forward to Pierre-Yves Cascini but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
16.38
0-0Alberto Velasco flicks the ball to his team mate, Florian Weigel. Florian Weigel kicks a strong pass forward to Richard Bellamy. Richard Bellamy sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
21.18
0-0Ruel Monk makes a probing pass to Pierre-Yves Cascini. Pierre-Yves Cascini knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
24.52
1-0Dominic Sullivan sees space and advances. Dominic Sullivan flicks the ball to his team mate, Richard Bellamy. Richard Bellamy goes all the way! Richard Bellamy shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
32.24
Rui Castro threads the ball through to Frank Howells. Frank Howells makes a probing pass to Leon Montague. Leon Montague knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Titus Simonsen.
36.44
Paul Coppinger kicks a strong pass forward to Steven Ward. Steven Ward takes it forward alone. Steven Ward tries a spectacular long range effort but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
38.49
Martin Perry controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Carlton Lee. Carlton Lee controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
The whistle blows and Grimsby Town kick off!
47.25
Paul Coppinger flicks the ball to his team mate, Steven Ward. Steven Ward knocks the ball forward to Richard Bellamy. Richard Bellamy controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
49.10
1-0Carlton Lee catches Marvin Hurst on the ankles. The referee calls over Carlton Lee and warns him to calm down! Marvin Hurst hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
54.22
Ruel Monk controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Leon Montague. Leon Montague goes all the way! Leon Montague shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's miles wide!
57.35
Leon Montague clumsily knocks into Titus Simonsen. Leon Montague is given a warning by the referee! Titus Simonsen runs off the knock.
59.20
Florian Weigel takes it forward alone. Florian Weigel shoots from 20 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
61.25
Paul Coppinger kicks a strong pass forward to Stanley Shields. Stanley Shields threads the ball through to Carlton Lee. Carlton Lee finds some space and shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Bill Cort.
66.31
Marvin Hurst barges into Carlton Lee. The referee calls over Marvin Hurst and warns him to calm down! Carlton Lee hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
67.55
Stanley Shields threads the ball through to Carlton Lee. Carlton Lee goes all the way! Carlton Lee makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. What a cracker!! Bill Cort had no chance!! Goal for Grimsby Town!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
4
0
Shots off Target
5
1
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
66.2%
33.8%
Play Area
23.9%
45.1%
31%
Scorers