Match Report


Doncaster RoversDoncaster Rovers     Tranmere RoversTranmere Rovers
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Martin WeirM. Weir52
G
1
G
57Steven Wright-PhillipsS. Wright-Phillips
Clive DraperC. Draper55
D
2
D
47Emile PalmerE. Palmer
Robbie MendoncaR. Mendonca44
D
3captain
D
44Eddie HigginbothamE. Higginbotham
Duncan MortensenD. Mortensen44
D
4
D
42John BowyerJ. Bowyer
Ross LockleyR. Lockley43
D
5
M
58Les MustoeL. Mustoe
Kelvin PerryK. Perry46
M
6
M
52Ian BeckhamI. Beckham
Kemal ImpeyK. Impey46
M
captain7
M
46Jason KasperJ. Kasper
Marvin CutlerM. Cutler46
M
8
M
43Marc MarsdenM. Marsden
Anthony GardnerA. Gardner54
A
9
A
57Neil PallisterN. Pallister
Frank NevilleF. Neville49
A
10
A
46Paul FoxP. Fox
David CarrickD. Carrick45
A
11
A
46Kemal MarrK. Marr
 
Simon LindnerS. Lindner42
M
12
G
45Ian OliverI. Oliver
Dominic MorrisonD. Morrison41
D
13
D
41Joe LumsdonJ. Lumsdon
John RobsonJ. Robson41
G
14
D
41Jacob HollowayJ. Holloway

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


0.00
Tranmere Rovers start the match!
2.06
Kemal Impey makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Anthony Gardner. Anthony Gardner shoots from long range but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
6.58
Ian Beckham comes in with a late challenge on Kemal Impey. Ian Beckham is given a warning by the referee! Kemal Impey grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
8.19
Eddie Higginbotham controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Marc Marsden. Marc Marsden knocks the ball forward to Neil Pallister. Neil Pallister knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Duncan Mortensen.
10.41
Marc Marsden flicks the ball to his team mate, Paul Fox. Paul Fox threads the ball through to Neil Pallister but he's offside!
12.01
Marc Marsden comes in with a late challenge on Kelvin Perry. Marc Marsden is warned by the referee! Kelvin Perry stretches but gets up unharmed.
14.42
John Bowyer plays the ball forward to Ian Beckham. Ian Beckham threads a neat ball through to Kemal Marr. Kemal Marr knocks in a cross ball towards Paul Fox. Paul Fox finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it flies just wide!
15.16
Jason Kasper sees a break and surges forward. Jason Kasper plays a one-two with Neil Pallister and advances towards the goal... Jason Kasper rockets a shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
16.29
Kelvin Perry makes a probing pass to Anthony Gardner. Anthony Gardner sees David Carrick just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Eddie Higginbotham barges into David Carrick. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
21.02
With great vision, Ian Beckham plays the ball forward to Neil Pallister. Neil Pallister makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Paul Fox but he's offside!
22.58
Tranmere Rovers are dictating the run of play here today.
24.07
Eddie Higginbotham hacks David Carrick from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! David Carrick runs off the knock.
32.53
Eddie Higginbotham hacks David Carrick from behind! The referee brings Eddie Higginbotham to one side and gives him a warning! David Carrick gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
33.06
John Bowyer threads a neat ball through to Les Mustoe. Les Mustoe knocks the ball forward to Kemal Marr. Kemal Marr shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

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

45.00
Doncaster Rovers kick off the second half!
48.12
John Bowyer flicks a high pass forward. Marc Marsden controls it well on his chest. Marc Marsden flicks a high pass forward. Neil Pallister controls it well on his chest. Neil Pallister shoots from 20 yards. Solid save from Martin Weir.
49.26
Jason Kasper flicks a high pass forward to Paul Fox who brings the ball under control. Paul Fox makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Neil Pallister but he's offside!
51.04
Emile Palmer threads a neat ball through to Marc Marsden. Marc Marsden chips the ball to his team mate, Paul Fox. Paul Fox shoots from distance but Martin Weir is on top of it.
55.11
Jason Kasper threads a neat ball through to Kemal Marr. Kemal Marr lofts in a cross ball towards Paul Fox. Paul Fox gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
60.51
Duncan Mortensen controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Marvin Cutler. Marvin Cutler flicks a high pass forward. David Carrick holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. David Carrick knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
66.15
Kemal Impey clumsily knocks into Jason Kasper. The referee brings Kemal Impey to one side and gives him a warning! Jason Kasper stretches but gets up unharmed.
67.26
Marvin Cutler comes in with a late challenge on Les Mustoe. The referee calls over Marvin Cutler and warns him to calm down! Les Mustoe gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
69.06
Ian Beckham makes a probing pass to Neil Pallister. Neil Pallister plays a scrappy one-two with Paul Fox and advances towards the goal... Neil Pallister cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it flies wide!
73.44
Eddie Higginbotham threads a neat ball through to Les Mustoe. Les Mustoe makes a probing pass to Kemal Marr. Kemal Marr makes a defence splitting pass to Neil Pallister. Neil Pallister comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 10 yards out. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
77.33
Doncaster Rovers have made a substitution with John Robson replacing Frank Neville .Tranmere Rovers have made a substitution with Jacob Holloway replacing Kemal Marr .
79.52
Ian Beckham passes the ball forward to Paul Fox. Paul Fox makes a probing pass to Neil Pallister but he's offside!
81.41
Duncan Mortensen flicks a high ball forward to Marvin Cutler who takes it down. Marvin Cutler sees space and advances. Marvin Cutler advances inside the box! Emile Palmer comes in with a late challenge on Marvin Cutler. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
87.06
Robbie Mendonca pushes mid-way up the pitch. With a delightful solo run, Robbie Mendonca stretches the opposition's defence. Robbie Mendonca hits a low pass to John Robson. John Robson cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it is miles over!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Doncaster Rovers

Tranmere Rovers
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
0
3
Shots off Target
2
5
Offsides
0
4
Fouls
2
4
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
39%
61%
Play Area
31.2%
41.6%
27.3%

Scorers
Neil Pallister 73

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Neil Pallister of Tranmere Rovers

Match Ratings
1.Martin Weir (GK)
7
2.Clive Draper (DEF)
6
3.Robbie Mendonca (DEF)
8
4.Duncan Mortensen (DEF)
6
5.Ross Lockley (DEF)
6
6.Kelvin Perry (MID)
6
7.Kemal Impey (MID)
6
8.Marvin Cutler (MID)
7
9.Anthony Gardner (ATT)
6
10.Frank Neville (ATT)
6
11.David Carrick (ATT)
6
 
12.Simon Lindner (MID)
0
13.Dominic Morrison (DEF)
0
14.John Robson (GK)
6

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