Match Report


Tranmere RoversTranmere Rovers     Bristol RoversBristol Rovers
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Steven Wright-PhillipsS. Wright-Phillips57
G
1
G
52Mike Lua-LuaM. Lua-Lua
Emile PalmerE. Palmer47
D
2
D
53Stephen CharltonS. Charlton
Eddie HigginbothamE. Higginbotham44
D
captain3
D
50Jody PearceJ. Pearce
John BowyerJ. Bowyer42
D
4
D
50Steve StockdaleS. Stockdale
Les MustoeL. Mustoe58
M
5
D
46Edward WallworkE. Wallwork
Ian BeckhamI. Beckham52
M
6
M
56Greg SalmonG. Salmon
Jason KasperJ. Kasper46
M
7
M
56John SwiftJ. Swift
Marc MarsdenM. Marsden43
M
8
A
58Alistair JeffersA. Jeffers
Neil PallisterN. Pallister57
A
9captain
A
57Adam VickersA. Vickers
Paul FoxP. Fox46
A
10
A
50Terry WoodcockT. Woodcock
Kemal MarrK. Marr46
A
11
A
41Nwankwo WiseN. Wise
 
Ian OliverI. Oliver45
G
12
M
49Guilherme GomesG. Gomes
Joe LumsdonJ. Lumsdon41
D
13
G
46Tim BrownT. Brown
Jacob HollowayJ. Holloway41
D
14
M
45Neil HapgoodN. Hapgood

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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Prenton Park where Tranmere Rovers play host to Bristol Rovers. Its a sell-out today with the 3,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Tranmere Rovers are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Bristol Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Simon Stockdale.


0.00
Bristol Rovers kick off the first half!
2.23
Seeing a gap ahead, Steve Stockdale plays the ball forward to Greg Salmon. Greg Salmon knocks the ball to his team mate, Terry Woodcock. Terry Woodcock tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies just wide!
4.17
Greg Salmon sees Nwankwo Wise in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Nwankwo Wise runs straight at the defence! Nwankwo Wise rockets a shot on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
8.46
John Swift darts forward. John Swift tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
9.18
John Bowyer flicks a high pass forward. Jason Kasper controls it well on his chest. Jason Kasper chips the ball to his team mate, Paul Fox. Paul Fox edges inside the box! Paul Fox makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it's well over the bar!
14.36
John Swift hacks Ian Beckham from behind! John Swift is given a warning by the referee! Ian Beckham gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
18.53
Greg Salmon threads a neat ball through to Nwankwo Wise. Nwankwo Wise makes a simple pass, allowing Terry Woodcock to run into the box. Terry Woodcock looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it is shockingly off target!
21.25
Les Mustoe makes a probing pass to Neil Pallister. Neil Pallister knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jody Pearce.
22.21
Jason Kasper knocks the ball to his team mate, Neil Pallister. Neil Pallister knocks in a cross ball towards Kemal Marr. Kemal Marr jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous stop!
24.58
Eddie Higginbotham threads the ball through to Jason Kasper. Jason Kasper advances with the ball. Jason Kasper shoots from distance. Mike Lua-Lua gets down and covers it.
27.11
Les Mustoe hits a low pass to Paul Fox. Paul Fox threads the ball through to Neil Pallister but he's offside!
32.33
Greg Salmon barges into Ian Beckham. The referee calls over Greg Salmon and warns him to calm down! Ian Beckham runs off the knock.
33.52
Jody Pearce threads a neat ball through to John Swift. John Swift kicks a strong pass forward to Terry Woodcock. Terry Woodcock finds some space and shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
34.43
Ian Beckham threads the ball through to Kemal Marr. Kemal Marr deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Neil Pallister but the linesman indicates offside!
36.19
Steve Stockdale flicks a high ball forward to John Swift who takes it down. John Swift flicks a high pass forward. Terry Woodcock holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Terry Woodcock finds some space and shoots from distance but it is miles over!
38.40
Les Mustoe makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Neil Pallister. Neil Pallister plays a scrappy one-two with Kemal Marr and advances towards the goal... Neil Pallister shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it flies just off target!
42.26
Edward Wallwork threads the ball through to John Swift. John Swift sees Adam Vickers in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Adam Vickers shoots from 25 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
44.25
Jody Pearce advances with the ball. Jody Pearce hits a low pass to Terry Woodcock. Terry Woodcock tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball takes a deflection leaving Steven Wright-Phillips with no chance!! Goal for Bristol Rovers!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Tranmere Rovers appear unchanged since the first half. Bristol Rovers have changed their lineup with Tim Brown replacing Jody Pearce and Neil Hapgood replacing Terry Woodcock.

45.00
Tranmere Rovers kick off!
54.55
Les Mustoe chips the ball to his team mate, Neil Pallister. Neil Pallister hits a low pass to Paul Fox. Paul Fox side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
59.07
Ian Beckham plays the ball forward to Kemal Marr. Kemal Marr makes a pass forward but Neil Pallister is yards offside!
60.49
Marc Marsden takes a quick throw-in, which Jason Kasper takes on the chest. Jason Kasper advances with the ball. Jason Kasper plays a scrappy one-two with Paul Fox and advances towards the goal... Jason Kasper rockets a shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
63.32
Edward Wallwork makes a strong solo run forward. Edward Wallwork plays the ball forward to Adam Vickers. Adam Vickers sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
67.30
Greg Salmon controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nwankwo Wise. Nwankwo Wise whips in a cross ball towards Neil Hapgood. Neil Hapgood gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. It's miles wide!
72.45
Les Mustoe makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Neil Pallister. Neil Pallister whips in a cross ball towards Paul Fox. Paul Fox directs the ball goalwards with his head. Paul Fox scores for Tranmere Rovers!!
77.58
Tranmere Rovers have made a substitution with Jacob Holloway replacing Kemal Marr .
78.66
Greg Salmon passes the ball forward to Neil Hapgood. Neil Hapgood shoots from 25 yards but it flies just off target!
81.13
John Bowyer comes in with a late challenge on Neil Hapgood. The referee brings John Bowyer to one side and gives him a warning! Neil Hapgood hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
84.39
Ian Beckham hits a low pass to Paul Fox. Paul Fox rushes past Steve Stockdale! Paul Fox muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Tranmere Rovers

Bristol Rovers
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
4
1
Shots off Target
4
10
Offsides
3
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
51.4%
48.6%
Play Area
24.3%
43.2%
32.4%

Scorers
Paul Fox 72
Terry Woodcock 44

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Paul Fox of Tranmere Rovers

Match Ratings
1.Steven Wright-Phillips (GK)
6
2.Emile Palmer (DEF)
6
3.Eddie Higginbotham (DEF)
6
4.John Bowyer (DEF)
6
5.Les Mustoe (MID)
7
6.Ian Beckham (MID)
7
7.Jason Kasper (MID)
8
8.Marc Marsden (MID)
6
9.Neil Pallister (ATT)
7
10.Paul Fox (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Kemal Marr (ATT)
6
 
12.Ian Oliver (GK)
0
13.Joe Lumsdon (DEF)
0
14.Jacob Holloway (DEF)
6

1.Mike Lua-Lua (GK)
7
2.Stephen Charlton (DEF)
6
3.Jody Pearce (DEF)
7
4.Steve Stockdale (DEF)
6
5.Edward Wallwork (DEF)
7
6.Greg Salmon (MID)
7
7.John Swift (MID)
7
8.Alistair Jeffers (ATT)
6
9.Adam Vickers (ATT)
6
10.Terry Woodcock (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Nwankwo Wise (ATT)
7
 
12.Guilherme Gomes (MID)
0
13.Tim Brown (GK)
6
14.Neil Hapgood (MID)
6