Match Report
| Tranmere Rovers | Tranmere Rovers |  |  | Bolton Wanderers | Bolton Wanderers | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Billy Adams | B. Adams |  | 49 | G |  | 1 | | G | 66 | | Kevin George | K. George | |||||||||
| Stan Milligan | S. Milligan | | 72 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 65 | | Bill Stewart | B. Stewart | |||||||||
| Jonathan Murrin | J. Murrin | | 69 | D | | 3 | | D | 56 | | Ledley Rodgers | L. Rodgers | |||||||||
| Max Le Tissier | M. Le Tissier | | 65 | D | | 4 | | D | 51 | | Carlton Nicholls | C. Nicholls | |||||||||
| Ruel Mcgreal | R. Mcgreal | | 64 | D | | 5 | | M | 66 | | Simon Britton | S. Britton | |||||||||
| Warren Bowyer | W. Bowyer | | 64 | M | | 6 | | M | 64 | | Jonathan Youds | J. Youds | |||||||||
| Simon Merson | S. Merson | | 54 | M | | 7 | | M | 63 |  | Dominic Mccall | D. Mccall | |||||||||
| Julian Gray | J. Gray | | 49 | M | | 8 | | M | 63 | | Seth Harrison | S. Harrison | |||||||||
| Nigel Best | N. Best | | 52 | A | | 9 | | A | 68 | | Ashley Newton | A. Newton | |||||||||
| Mauricio Reyes | M. Reyes |  | 50 | A | | 10 | | A | 67 |  | Manuel Quaresma | M. Quaresma | |||||||||
| Daniele Cort | D. Cort | | 50 | A | | 11 | | A | 65 | | Dean Hibbs | D. Hibbs | |||||||||
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Prenton Park where Tranmere Rovers play host to Bolton Wanderers. A crowd of 8,164 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Tranmere Rovers are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Bolton Wanderers appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Tranmere Rovers are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Bolton Wanderers appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0Bolton Wanderers kick off!
2.10
0-0Dominic Mccall sees a break and surges forward. Dominic Mccall shoots from long range but somehow Billy Adams manages to keep it out.
3.02
Dominic Mccall makes a probing pass to Ashley Newton. Ashley Newton whips in a cross ball towards Manuel Quaresma. Manuel Quaresma is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but somehow Billy Adams manages to keep it out.
10.42
Bill Stewart sees space and advances. Bill Stewart deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Manuel Quaresma. Manuel Quaresma goes all the way! Manuel Quaresma tries a spectacular strike. It curls slightly but Billy Adams manages to gather it comfortably.
12.04
0-0Dominic Mccall clumsily knocks into Simon Merson. The referee calls over Dominic Mccall and warns him to calm down! Simon Merson runs off the knock.
16.12
0-0Dominic Mccall threads the ball through to Ashley Newton. Ashley Newton sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
18.55
Julian Gray kicks a strong pass forward to Nigel Best. Nigel Best lofts in a cross ball towards Daniele Cort. Daniele Cort directs the ball goalwards with his head but it flies wide!
20.10
Seth Harrison deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Manuel Quaresma. Manuel Quaresma goes all the way! Manuel Quaresma makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
22.13
Stan Milligan threads the ball through to Warren Bowyer. Warren Bowyer kicks a strong pass forward to Nigel Best. Nigel Best shoots from long range but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
24.02
Stan Milligan chips the ball to his team mate, Simon Merson. Simon Merson kicks a strong pass forward to Mauricio Reyes. Mauricio Reyes knocks in a cross ball towards Nigel Best. Nigel Best heads the ball goalwards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
27.15
0-0Julian Gray makes a beautiful solo run. Julian Gray knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
30.46
Jonathan Murrin passes the ball forward to Julian Gray. Julian Gray threads the ball through to Daniele Cort. Daniele Cort lofts in a cross ball towards Nigel Best. Nigel Best flicks the ball with his head but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
40.21
0-1Bill Stewart flicks the ball to his team mate, Jonathan Youds. Jonathan Youds controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dean Hibbs. Dean Hibbs goes all the way! Dean Hibbs tries a spectacular strike. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
45.00
Julian Gray chips the ball to his team mate, Nigel Best. Nigel Best whips in a cross ball towards Mauricio Reyes. Mauricio Reyes connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's miles wide!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
Tranmere Rovers kick off and get the second half underway!
47.01
0-1Seth Harrison makes a simple pass to Manuel Quaresma. Manuel Quaresma makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dean Hibbs but he's offside!
48.28
Dominic Mccall makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Manuel Quaresma. Manuel Quaresma tries a spectacular long range effort but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
54.05
Ruel Mcgreal brings the ball forward. Ruel Mcgreal threads the ball through to Nigel Best. Nigel Best knocks in a cross ball towards Daniele Cort. Daniele Cort is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it flies wide!
55.23
Carlton Nicholls chips the ball to his team mate, Simon Britton. Simon Britton deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Manuel Quaresma. Manuel Quaresma controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is miles over!
60.25
Seth Harrison sees a break and surges forward. Seth Harrison shoots from 25 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
61.41
Ledley Rodgers makes a simple pass to Simon Britton. Simon Britton flicks the ball to his team mate, Dean Hibbs. Dean Hibbs shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Billy Adams.
63.52
Seth Harrison chips the ball to his team mate, Manuel Quaresma. Manuel Quaresma goes all the way! Manuel Quaresma shows great control and tries a shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
65.32
Julian Gray passes the ball forward to Daniele Cort. Daniele Cort knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
67.08
Carlton Nicholls passes the ball forward to Dominic Mccall. Dominic Mccall flicks the ball to his team mate, Manuel Quaresma. Manuel Quaresma knocks in a cross ball towards Ashley Newton. Ashley Newton flicks the ball with his head but it is tipped over by Billy Adams.
75.32
Simon Merson makes a probing pass to Mauricio Reyes. Mauricio Reyes knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Carlton Nicholls.
79.41
Jonathan Murrin knocks the ball forward to Warren Bowyer. Warren Bowyer controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Daniele Cort. Daniele Cort shoots from 25 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
81.09
Ashley Newton clumsily knocks into Stan Milligan. Ashley Newton is warned by the referee! Stan Milligan hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
84.46
Jonathan Youds makes a simple pass to Ashley Newton. Ashley Newton knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jonathan Murrin.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
0
6
Shots off Target
7
6
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
52.3%
47.7%
Play Area
33.7%
43%
23.3%
Scorers
| Dean Hibbs 40 |