Match Report
| Tranmere Rovers | Tranmere Rovers |  |  | Hartlepool United | Hartlepool United | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Bill Cort | B. Cort |  | 48 | G |  | 1 | | G | 54 | | Scott Mills | S. Mills | |||||||||
| Stuart Vieira | S. Vieira | | 50 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 54 | | Sol Sherwood | S. Sherwood | |||||||||
| Marvin Hurst | M. Hurst | | 46 | D | | 3 | | D | 51 |  | Erwin Vonk | E. Vonk | |||||||||
| Martin Fletcher | M. Fletcher | | 45 | D | | 4 | | D | 49 |  | Gabriel Hernandez | G. Hernandez | |||||||||
| Rui Castro | R. Castro |  | 44 | D | | 5 | | M | 47 | | Damien Atherton | D. Atherton | |||||||||
| Jason Lockley | J. Lockley | | 45 | M | | 6 | | M | 46 | | John Pearson | J. Pearson | |||||||||
| Frank Howells | F. Howells | | 45 | M | | 7 | | M | 40 | | Paolo Midgley | P. Midgley | |||||||||
| Ruel Monk | R. Monk | | 41 | M | | 8 | | M | 40 | | Ronnie Owen | R. Owen | |||||||||
| Leon Montague | L. Montague | | 56 | A | | 9 | | A | 57 | | Graham Ripley | G. Ripley | |||||||||
| Pierre-Yves Cascini | P. Cascini |  | 51 | A | | 10 | | A | 48 | | Jody Thompson | J. Thompson | |||||||||
| Renato Marsala | R. Marsala |  | 51 | A | | 11 | | A | 47 | | Teddy Mills | T. Mills | |||||||||
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Prenton Park where Tranmere Rovers play host to Hartlepool United. Its a sell-out today with the 5,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Tranmere Rovers are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Hartlepool United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Tranmere Rovers are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Hartlepool United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Tranmere Rovers get the match underway!
3.25
0-0Erwin Vonk knocks the ball to his team mate, John Pearson. John Pearson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Graham Ripley. Graham Ripley knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
4.38
Martin Fletcher knocks the ball forward to Frank Howells. Frank Howells advances with the ball. Frank Howells knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Erwin Vonk.
8.31
0-0Teddy Mills comes in with a late challenge on Stuart Vieira. Teddy Mills is shown the yellow card! Stuart Vieira carries on, but is struggling a bit.
10.43
0-0Marvin Hurst deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jason Lockley. Jason Lockley makes a probing pass to Pierre-Yves Cascini. Pierre-Yves Cascini finds some space and shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
12.58
0-0Sol Sherwood makes a beautiful pass to the feet of John Pearson. John Pearson kicks a strong pass forward to Jody Thompson. Jody Thompson sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Bill Cort is on top of it.
14.15
Ruel Monk knocks the ball forward to Renato Marsala. Renato Marsala shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
15.53
Damien Atherton flicks the ball to his team mate, Jody Thompson. Jody Thompson lofts in a cross ball towards Teddy Mills. Teddy Mills powers a header at goal but it is miles over!
21.19
Martin Fletcher makes a probing pass to Jason Lockley. Jason Lockley makes a simple pass to Pierre-Yves Cascini. Pierre-Yves Cascini shoots from outside the area but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
24.05
1-0Ruel Monk brings the ball forward. Ruel Monk knocks in a cross ball towards Leon Montague. Leon Montague is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
30.27
Ronnie Owen decides to run forward with the ball. Ronnie Owen shoots from 20 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
32.32
1-0Jason Lockley advances with the ball. Jason Lockley kicks a strong pass forward to Pierre-Yves Cascini but the referee indicates it's offside!
36.05
1-0Martin Fletcher barges into Jody Thompson. Martin Fletcher is warned by the referee! Jody Thompson runs off the knock.
38.21
Gabriel Hernandez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, John Pearson. John Pearson passes the ball forward to Teddy Mills. Teddy Mills shoots from 25 yards but it is tipped over by Bill Cort.
39.47
Erwin Vonk surges forward with the ball. Erwin Vonk knocks the ball forward to Graham Ripley. Graham Ripley shoots from 20 yards but it is miles over!
42.01
Damien Atherton decides to run forward with the ball. Damien Atherton shoots from outside the area but he balloons it over the crossbar!
44.02
Stuart Vieira advances with the ball. Stuart Vieira surges forward with the ball. Stuart Vieira passes the ball forward but Pierre-Yves Cascini is offside!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
The second half starts with Hartlepool United kicking off!
48.47
John Pearson threads the ball through to Teddy Mills. Teddy Mills knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Martin Fletcher.
49.27
Ruel Monk controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Renato Marsala. Renato Marsala lofts in a cross ball towards Leon Montague. Leon Montague powers a header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
51.30
Frank Howells kicks a strong pass forward to Renato Marsala. Renato Marsala passes the ball forward to Leon Montague. Leon Montague shoots from just inside the box but it goes wide for a goal kick.
53.54
John Pearson flicks the ball to his team mate, Graham Ripley. Graham Ripley knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
55.33
Frank Howells chips the ball to his team mate, Leon Montague. Leon Montague knocks in a cross ball towards Pierre-Yves Cascini. Pierre-Yves Cascini flicks the ball with his head. It's there!! Scott Mills has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
61.46
Ruel Monk decides to run forward with the ball. Ruel Monk knocks in a cross ball towards Pierre-Yves Cascini. Pierre-Yves Cascini connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
63.10
Paolo Midgley chips the ball to his team mate, Teddy Mills. Teddy Mills lofts in a cross ball towards Jody Thompson. Jody Thompson connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it is miles over!
65.51
Sol Sherwood knocks the ball to his team mate, John Pearson. John Pearson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Teddy Mills. Teddy Mills knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Rui Castro.
66.33
Ruel Monk makes a simple pass to Renato Marsala. Renato Marsala tries a spectacular long range effort but Scott Mills is on top of it.
67.46
Graham Ripley comes in with a late challenge on Marvin Hurst. The referee calls over Graham Ripley and warns him to calm down! Marvin Hurst runs off the knock.
77.13
Sol Sherwood kicks a strong pass forward to Damien Atherton. Damien Atherton knocks the ball to his team mate, Teddy Mills. Teddy Mills knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Bill Cort who gathers it comfortably.
78.38
Damien Atherton deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Teddy Mills. Teddy Mills knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Stuart Vieira.
79.22
Frank Howells deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Renato Marsala. Renato Marsala knocks the ball to his team mate, Pierre-Yves Cascini. Pierre-Yves Cascini shows great control and tries a shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
81.20
Paolo Midgley chips the ball to his team mate, Graham Ripley. Graham Ripley lofts in a cross ball towards Teddy Mills. Teddy Mills flicks the ball with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
85.06
Graham Ripley catches Martin Fletcher on the ankles. The referee calls over Graham Ripley again and warns him to calm down! Martin Fletcher stretches but gets up unharmed.
87.57
Frank Howells deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Leon Montague. Leon Montague knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gabriel Hernandez.
89.49
Frank Howells flicks the ball to his team mate, Leon Montague. Leon Montague goes all the way! Leon Montague rockets a shot on goal but it flies wide!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
3
3
Shots off Target
8
5
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
47.7%
52.3%
Play Area
34.1%
39.8%
26.1%
Scorers