Match Report


BlackpoolBlackpool     Tranmere RoversTranmere Rovers
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Jacob HaynesJ. Haynes51
G
captain1
G
57Steven Wright-PhillipsS. Wright-Phillips
Ralph WestwoodR. Westwood53
D
2
D
47Emile PalmerE. Palmer
Jason WestwoodJ. Westwood49
D
3captain
D
44Eddie HigginbothamE. Higginbotham
Martin MilliganM. Milligan46
D
4
D
42John BowyerJ. Bowyer
Gilles DefoeG. Defoe41
D
5
M
58Les MustoeL. Mustoe
Gary BrownG. Brown41
D
6
M
52Ian BeckhamI. Beckham
Scott BoltonS. Bolton52
M
7
M
46Jason KasperJ. Kasper
Chris MakinC. Makin45
M
8
M
43Marc MarsdenM. Marsden
George WinterburnG. Winterburn41
M
9
A
57Neil PallisterN. Pallister
Glynn KasperG. Kasper62
A
10
A
46Paul FoxP. Fox
George AdamsG. Adams59
A
11
A
46Kemal MarrK. Marr
 
Brendan CoppingerB. Coppinger54
A
12
G
45Ian OliverI. Oliver
Harry DelaneyH. Delaney53
A
13
D
41Joe LumsdonJ. Lumsdon
Steve StuartS. Stuart43
G
14
D
41Jacob HollowayJ. Holloway

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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Bloomfield Road where Blackpool play host to Tranmere Rovers. A crowd of 2,929 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Blackpool are playing in a 5-3-2 formation while Tranmere Rovers appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Dave Woodcock.


0.00
The first half starts with Blackpool kicking off!
3.34
Ian Beckham deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kemal Marr. Kemal Marr lofts in a cross ball towards Neil Pallister. Neil Pallister gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it's well over the bar!
4.52
Jason Kasper runs straight at the opposition's defence. Jason Kasper controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
8.21
Chris Makin kicks a strong pass forward to George Adams. George Adams plays a scrappy one-two with Glynn Kasper and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from George Adams provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
10.41
Gary Brown flicks a high pass forward to Scott Bolton who brings the ball under control. Scott Bolton passes the ball forward to Glynn Kasper. Glynn Kasper plays a one-two with George Adams and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Glynn Kasper provides some space. He shoots at goal. Steven Wright-Phillips gathers the ball up comfortably. Good save!
12.25
Jason Westwood kicks a strong pass forward to Chris Makin. Chris Makin controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, George Adams. George Adams sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for George Adams!
15.09
With some swift thinking, George Winterburn plays the ball forward to Glynn Kasper. Glynn Kasper shoots from long range but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
18.57
Martin Milligan darts forward. Martin Milligan sees George Adams in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. George Adams shoots from long range but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
20.38
John Bowyer flicks the ball to his team mate, Marc Marsden. Marc Marsden threads a neat ball through to Kemal Marr. Kemal Marr shoots from long range but it flies just wide!
21.57
Paul Fox barges into Gary Brown. The referee calls over Paul Fox and shows him a yellow card! Gary Brown hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
24.31
Jason Westwood knocks the ball to his team mate, Chris Makin. Chris Makin makes a beautiful pass to the feet of George Adams. George Adams shoots from outside the area but it's well over the bar!
26.42
Jason Kasper makes a simple pass to Kemal Marr. Kemal Marr controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
27.28
Jason Kasper makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Paul Fox. Paul Fox rushes past Jason Westwood! Paul Fox rockets a shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
32.46
John Bowyer passes the ball forward to Jason Kasper. Jason Kasper runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Jason Kasper cuts inside the box! Jason Kasper shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
33.56
Marc Marsden decides to run forward with the ball. Marc Marsden flicks the ball to his team mate, Kemal Marr. Kemal Marr makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
40.10
Ian Beckham hacks Chris Makin from behind! Ian Beckham is given a warning by the referee! Chris Makin carries on, but is struggling a bit.
45.00
Scott Bolton threads the ball through to Glynn Kasper. Glynn Kasper sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Blackpool appear unchanged since the first half. Tranmere Rovers also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Tranmere Rovers get the second half underway!
51.13
Emile Palmer flicks a high pass forward. Ian Beckham holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ian Beckham threads a neat ball through to Kemal Marr. Kemal Marr knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gary Brown.
53.36
Scott Bolton decides to run forward with the ball. Scott Bolton knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but George Adams is offside!
60.11
Blackpool have made 3 substitutions with Brendan Coppinger replacing Martin Milligan, Harry Delaney replacing Chris Makin and Steve Stuart replacing George Adams .
71.09
Emile Palmer passes the ball forward to Ian Beckham. Ian Beckham knocks the ball forward to Paul Fox. Paul Fox finds some space and shoots from distance. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
77.11
Tranmere Rovers have made a substitution with Jacob Holloway replacing Kemal Marr .
81.33
Scott Bolton makes a simple pass to Steve Stuart. Steve Stuart knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Eddie Higginbotham.
83.38
Eddie Higginbotham controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ian Beckham. Ian Beckham hits a low pass to Paul Fox. Paul Fox lofts in a cross ball towards Jacob Holloway. Jacob Holloway jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Blackpool

Tranmere Rovers
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
2
2
Shots off Target
5
7
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
47.1%
52.9%
Play Area
30%
42.9%
27.1%

Scorers
George Adams 12
Paul Fox 71
Jacob Holloway 83

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

Match Ratings
1.Jacob Haynes (GK)
6
2.Ralph Westwood (DEF)
6
3.Jason Westwood (DEF)
6
4.Martin Milligan (DEF)
6
5.Gilles Defoe (DEF)
6
6.Gary Brown (DEF)
6
7.Scott Bolton (MID)
7
8.Chris Makin (MID)
7
9.George Winterburn (MID)
6
10.Glynn Kasper (ATT)
6
11.George Adams (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Brendan Coppinger (ATT)
6
13.Harry Delaney (ATT)
6
14.Steve Stuart (GK)
6

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)
6
6.Ian Beckham (MID)
7
7.Jason Kasper (MID)
8
8.Marc Marsden (MID)
7
9.Neil Pallister (ATT)
6
10.Paul Fox (ATT)goal scoredyellow card
9
11.Kemal Marr (ATT)
6
 
12.Ian Oliver (GK)
0
13.Joe Lumsdon (DEF)
0
14.Jacob Holloway (DEF)goal scored
8