Match Report


Tranmere RoversTranmere Rovers     Leeds UnitedLeeds United
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Luke HollowayL. Holloway60
G
1
G
59Emile WilliamsE. Williams
Richard BarryR. Barry60
D
2
D
59Michael SummerbellM. Summerbell
Robert CoppingR. Copping50
D
3
D
54Jonathan MannJ. Mann
Graham StampG. Stamp48
D
4
D
53Alfred LawrenceA. Lawrence
Steve RoyceS. Royce74
M
5
D
51Alistair BrightonA. Brighton
Philipp SchraderP. Schrader58
M
6captain
M
67Simon SimonsenS. Simonsen
Danny MoffatD. Moffat53
M
7
M
65Darl MonteiroD. Monteiro
Duncan McleodD. Mcleod49
M
8
M
58Neil WeaverN. Weaver
Adrian DixonA. Dixon77
A
9
A
70Morris ParkerM. Parker
Ian MyersI. Myers74
A
captain10
A
59Danny StuartD. Stuart
Fernando MendesF. Mendes69
A
11
A
59Peter MakinP. Makin
 
Alfonso MartuscielloA. Martusciello57
G
12
M
55Steve Le TissierS. Le Tissier
Steve HapgoodS. Hapgood55
G
13
D
51Terry DaviesT. Davies
Tim CutlerT. Cutler52
A
14
A
49Glynn FerdinandG. Ferdinand

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Match Report
The weather is mixed here at Prenton Park where Tranmere Rovers play host to Leeds United. A crowd of 8,880 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Tranmere Rovers are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Leeds United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ian Riza.


0.00
Leeds United get the match underway!
2.17
Simon Simonsen flicks a high pass forward to Morris Parker who brings the ball under control. Morris Parker lofts in a cross ball towards Danny Stuart. Danny Stuart finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
9.05
Graham Stamp flicks a high pass forward. Philipp Schrader holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Showing composure, Philipp Schrader laces a weighted ball forward to Ian Myers. Ian Myers makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Adrian Dixon but he's offside!
14.08
Darl Monteiro flicks a high pass forward to Danny Stuart who brings the ball under control. Danny Stuart knocks in a cross ball towards Morris Parker. Morris Parker directs the ball goalwards with his head but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
16.03
Philipp Schrader hits a low pass to Fernando Mendes. Fernando Mendes whips in a cross ball towards Adrian Dixon. Adrian Dixon heads the ball goalwards. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
18.17
Neil Weaver kicks a strong pass forward to Peter Makin. Peter Makin plays a quick one-two with Danny Stuart and rushes in on goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Peter Makin provides some space. He curls a shot at goal. It curls slightly but is blocked by Richard Barry.
26.47
Simon Simonsen surges forward with the ball. Simon Simonsen whips in a cross ball towards Peter Makin. Peter Makin heads the ball goalwards but slams it into the crowd!
27.54
Neil Weaver threads a neat ball through to Danny Stuart. Danny Stuart knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
28.53
Danny Moffat flicks a high pass forward to Fernando Mendes who brings the ball under control. Fernando Mendes shoots from outside the area but it flies well off target!
32.12
Simon Simonsen controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Morris Parker. Morris Parker knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
33.07
Philipp Schrader threads a neat ball through to Ian Myers. Ian Myers knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
39.57
Robert Copping launches a long ball forward into the other half. Ian Myers knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alfred Lawrence.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

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

45.00
Tranmere Rovers kick off the second half!
48.34
Michael Summerbell clumsily knocks into Fernando Mendes. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Fernando Mendes runs off the knock.
51.15
Danny Moffat makes a simple pass to Fernando Mendes. Fernando Mendes knocks in a cross ball towards Ian Myers. Ian Myers is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
53.46
Danny Moffat sees a break and surges forward. Danny Moffat shoots from distance. Emile Williams gets down and covers it.
54.47
Philipp Schrader makes an attacking run forward. Philipp Schrader knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
55.55
Richard Barry plays the ball forward to Danny Moffat. Danny Moffat makes a probing pass to Fernando Mendes. Fernando Mendes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
57.50
Robert Copping hacks Morris Parker from behind! Robert Copping is shown the yellow card! Morris Parker hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
60.10
Tranmere Rovers have made a substitution with Alfonso Martusciello replacing Adrian Dixon .
61.13
Danny Moffat makes a simple pass to Alfonso Martusciello. Alfonso Martusciello shoots from long range but slams it into the crowd!
65.08
Simon Simonsen flicks a high pass forward. Peter Makin holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Peter Makin knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Luke Holloway who gathers it comfortably.
66.29
Philipp Schrader hits a low pass to Fernando Mendes. Fernando Mendes knocks in a cross ball towards Alfonso Martusciello. Alfonso Martusciello flicks the ball with his head but it curls horrendously wide!
69.08
Steve Royce knocks the ball to his team mate, Fernando Mendes. Fernando Mendes sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Emile Williams reads it well. Good keeping!
71.56
Neil Weaver knocks the ball forward to Danny Stuart. Danny Stuart lofts in a cross ball towards Morris Parker. Morris Parker makes a deft header. Luke Holloway gathers the ball up comfortably. Good save!
72.18
Alistair Brighton knocks the ball forward to Neil Weaver. With fabulous vision, Neil Weaver laces a through ball forward to Morris Parker. Morris Parker knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Luke Holloway who gathers it comfortably.
73.18
Simon Simonsen plays the ball forward to Peter Makin. Peter Makin controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
75.49
Neil Weaver flicks a high pass forward. Danny Stuart controls it well on his chest. Danny Stuart whips in a cross ball towards Peter Makin. Peter Makin jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. It's miles wide!
77.12
Tranmere Rovers have made 2 substitutions with Steve Hapgood replacing Danny Moffat and Tim Cutler replacing Fernando Mendes .
78.21
Robert Copping knocks the ball to his team mate, Philipp Schrader. Philipp Schrader deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ian Myers. Ian Myers whips in a cross ball towards Tim Cutler. Tim Cutler beats his man to it with a header but it is miles over!
79.22
Duncan Mcleod changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Duncan Mcleod shoots from distance. The keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
83.24
From the throw-in, Darl Monteiro picks out Neil Weaver. Showing composure, Neil Weaver plays the ball forward to Danny Stuart. Danny Stuart whips in a cross ball towards Morris Parker. Morris Parker finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Good keeping from Luke Holloway as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
84.45
It's a corner kick. Simon Simonsen loops the ball out towards the edge of the box. Richard Barry comes in with a tackle and wins the ball, clearing it upfield.
87.19
Neil Weaver runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Neil Weaver finds some space and shoots from distance but somehow Luke Holloway manages to keep it out.
89.52
Neil Weaver knocks the ball forward to Danny Stuart. Danny Stuart knocks in a cross ball towards Peter Makin. Peter Makin makes a convincing header but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
90.00
With great vision, Steve Hapgood plays the ball forward to Tim Cutler. Tim Cutler knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Emile Williams who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Tranmere Rovers

Leeds United
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
3
5
Shots off Target
6
5
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
50.6%
49.4%
Play Area
26.4%
43.7%
29.9%

Scorers
Danny Stuart 2

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Danny Stuart of Leeds United

Match Ratings
1.Luke Holloway (GK)
7
2.Richard Barry (DEF)
7
3.Robert Copping (DEF)yellow card
5
4.Graham Stamp (DEF)
6
5.Steve Royce (MID)
6
6.Philipp Schrader (MID)
8
7.Danny Moffat (MID)
7
8.Duncan Mcleod (MID)
6
9.Adrian Dixon (ATT)
6
10.Ian Myers (ATT)
6
11.Fernando Mendes (ATT)
6
 
12.Alfonso Martusciello (GK)
6
13.Steve Hapgood (GK)
6
14.Tim Cutler (ATT)
6

1.Emile Williams (GK)
7
2.Michael Summerbell (DEF)yellow card
5
3.Jonathan Mann (DEF)
6
4.Alfred Lawrence (DEF)
6
5.Alistair Brighton (DEF)
6
6.Simon Simonsen (MID)
7
7.Darl Monteiro (MID)
6
8.Neil Weaver (MID)
8
9.Morris Parker (ATT)
7
10.Danny Stuart (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Peter Makin (ATT)
6
 
12.Steve Le Tissier (MID)
0
13.Terry Davies (DEF)
0
14.Glynn Ferdinand (ATT)
0