Match Report
 today's match is sponsored by CallWave |
Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Prenton Park where Tranmere Rovers play host to Wolverhampton Wanderers. Its a sell-out today with the 5,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Both Tranmere Rovers and Wolverhampton Wanderers are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Both Tranmere Rovers and Wolverhampton Wanderers are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Tranmere Rovers kick off!
3.27
0-0Danny Bramble hacks Frank Howells from behind! Danny Bramble is warned by the referee! Frank Howells hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
6.52
0-0Frank Howells makes a simple pass to Renato Marsala. Renato Marsala shoots from 20 yards. It curls slightly but Fredrik Carragher manages to gather it comfortably.
8.03
0-0John Unsworth deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Danny Bramble. Danny Bramble controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dean Elliott. Dean Elliott makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Duarte Alves but he's offside!
10.41
Teddy Cutler comes in with a late challenge on Pierre-Yves Cascini. The referee calls over Teddy Cutler and warns him to calm down! Pierre-Yves Cascini hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
12.29
0-0Ian Cort comes in with a late challenge on Jason Lockley. Ian Cort is given a warning by the referee! Jason Lockley grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
16.48
Danny Bramble flicks the ball to his team mate, Duarte Alves. Duarte Alves deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alexander Bould but the linesman indicates offside!
18.57
0-0Ruel Monk threads the ball through to Pierre-Yves Cascini. Pierre-Yves Cascini knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Fredrik Carragher who gathers it comfortably.
24.12
0-0Martin Fletcher threads the ball through to Jason Lockley. Jason Lockley brings the ball forward. Jason Lockley whips in a cross ball towards Renato Marsala. Renato Marsala is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
30.47
Danny Bramble decides to run forward with the ball. Danny Bramble makes a simple pass to Alexander Bould. Alexander Bould makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Magnificent save by Bill Cort!
32.58
Ross Collymore deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alexander Bould. Alexander Bould finds some space and shoots from distance but somehow Bill Cort manages to keep it out.
33.58
1-0Ruel Monk kicks a strong pass forward to Renato Marsala. Renato Marsala shoots from long range. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
39.41
Ian Cort chips the ball to his team mate, Alexander Bould. Alexander Bould finds some space and shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Bill Cort manages to gather it comfortably.
44.19
Ian Cort makes a simple pass to Alexander Bould. Alexander Bould knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
Wolverhampton Wanderers start the second half!
48.38
Marvin Hurst knocks the ball to his team mate, Jason Lockley. Jason Lockley controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Renato Marsala. Renato Marsala flicks the ball to his team mate, Pierre-Yves Cascini. Pierre-Yves Cascini cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
51.28
Danny Bramble makes a probing pass to Dean Elliott. Dean Elliott goes all the way! Dean Elliott shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it is miles over!
53.28
1-0Wolverhampton Wanderers are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
54.46
Ross Collymore makes a probing pass to Duarte Alves. Duarte Alves sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Bill Cort easily smothers it.
71.01
Ian Cort kicks a strong pass forward to Duarte Alves. Duarte Alves makes a probing pass to Alexander Bould. Alexander Bould tries a spectacular strike but it flies wide!
72.23
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
73.35
Alexander Maddison makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Danny Bramble. Danny Bramble knocks the ball to his team mate, Duarte Alves. Duarte Alves lofts in a cross ball towards Alexander Bould. Alexander Bould powers a header at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
81.57
Ian Cort controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Duarte Alves. Duarte Alves threads the ball through to Dean Elliott but he's offside!
84.48
Ruel Monk sees a break and surges forward. Ruel Monk knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by John Unsworth.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
2
4
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
0
4
Fouls
0
3
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
45.2%
54.8%
Play Area
31.5%
47.9%
20.5%
Scorers