Match Report


Tranmere RoversTranmere Rovers     Sheffield UnitedSheffield United
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Luke HollowayL. Holloway60
G
1
G
54Scott BowerS. Bower
Richard BarryR. Barry60
D
2
D
69Mick ArmstrongM. Armstrong
Robert CoppingR. Copping50
D
3
D
60Brian LoweB. Lowe
Graham StampG. Stamp48
D
4
D
54Trevor StuartT. Stuart
Steve RoyceS. Royce74
M
5
M
78Craig GoldbergC. Goldberg
Philipp SchraderP. Schrader58
M
6captain
M
70Francis DaviesF. Davies
Danny MoffatD. Moffat53
M
7
M
69Shaun TaylorS. Taylor
Duncan McleodD. Mcleod49
M
8
M
50Sol LaycockS. Laycock
Adrian DixonA. Dixon77
A
9
A
68Albert BravoA. Bravo
Ian MyersI. Myers74
A
captain10
A
66David van den BergD. van den Berg
Fernando MendesF. Mendes69
A
11
A
55Paolo SimonsenP. Simonsen
 
Alfonso MartuscielloA. Martusciello57
G
12
A
51Bill SinclairB. Sinclair
Steve HapgoodS. Hapgood55
G
13
D
50Luke BenjaminL. Benjamin
Tim CutlerT. Cutler52
A
14
M
50Gavin PlowrightG. Plowright

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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Prenton Park where Tranmere Rovers play host to Sheffield United. A crowd of 8,031 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Tranmere Rovers and Sheffield United are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Les Butt.


0.00
Sheffield United kick off and get the match underway!
2.44
Philipp Schrader threads a neat ball through to Fernando Mendes. Fernando Mendes shoots from 20 yards but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
3.29
Graham Stamp hacks David van den Berg from behind! The referee warns Graham Stamp to calm down! David van den Berg runs off the knock.
4.10
Richard Barry threads a neat ball through to Duncan Mcleod. Duncan Mcleod flicks the ball to his team mate, Adrian Dixon. Adrian Dixon shoots from long range but it is shockingly off target!
8.02
Graham Stamp knocks the ball forward to Philipp Schrader. Seeing a gap ahead, Philipp Schrader picks a pass forward to Adrian Dixon. Adrian Dixon lofts in a cross ball towards Ian Myers. Ian Myers flicks the ball with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
16.44
Steve Royce makes a probing pass to Adrian Dixon. Adrian Dixon tries a spectacular long range effort but it is miles over!
20.55
Philipp Schrader flicks a high pass forward. Ian Myers controls it well on his chest. Ian Myers edges inside the box! Ian Myers tries a spectacular strike but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
22.39
Shaun Taylor flicks a high pass forward. Paolo Simonsen collects the pass. Paolo Simonsen knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Graham Stamp.
26.59
Danny Moffat hacks Francis Davies from behind! Danny Moffat is warned by the referee! Francis Davies stretches but gets up unharmed.
27.01
Francis Davies threads a neat ball through to Albert Bravo. Albert Bravo knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Luke Holloway who gathers it comfortably.
33.35
Robert Copping flicks a high ball forward to Danny Moffat who takes it down. Danny Moffat hits a low pass to Ian Myers. Ian Myers whips in a cross ball towards Adrian Dixon. Trevor Stuart clumsily knocks into Adrian Dixon. Adrian Dixon appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
34.39
Philipp Schrader runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Philipp Schrader shoots from long range. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
38.28
Brian Lowe takes it forward alone. Brian Lowe chips the ball to his team mate, David van den Berg. David van den Berg whips in a cross ball towards Albert Bravo. Albert Bravo outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Good keeping from Luke Holloway as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
39.33
It's a corner kick. Sol Laycock loops the ball in to towards the near post. Steve Royce chests the ball down and quickly clears it out of the danger area!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

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

45.00
The whistle blows and Tranmere Rovers kick off!
48.50
Shaun Taylor comes in with a late challenge on Philipp Schrader. Shaun Taylor is given a warning by the referee! Philipp Schrader runs off the knock.
54.47
Philipp Schrader deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ian Myers. Ian Myers lofts in a cross ball towards Fernando Mendes. Fernando Mendes makes a deft header. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
60.03
Richard Barry makes a probing pass to Steve Royce. With a delightful solo run, Steve Royce stretches the opposition's defence. Steve Royce sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Steve Royce scores for Tranmere Rovers!!
65.37
Graham Stamp clumsily knocks into Paolo Simonsen. Graham Stamp is warned by the referee again! Paolo Simonsen stretches but gets up unharmed.
66.44
Francis Davies takes a quick throw-in. Sol Laycock chips the ball to his team mate, David van den Berg. David van den Berg makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Paolo Simonsen but he's offside!
71.37
Sol Laycock makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Albert Bravo. Albert Bravo sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
77.59
Steve Royce flicks a high pass forward to Ian Myers who brings the ball under control. Ian Myers shoots from outside the area but it flies just wide!
78.07
Robert Copping barges into Albert Bravo. Robert Copping is shown the yellow card! Albert Bravo carries on, but is struggling a bit.
79.33
Francis Davies plays the ball forward to Paolo Simonsen. Paolo Simonsen finds some space and shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Luke Holloway.
80.48
Sol Laycock takes a quick corner, playing it short to Paolo Simonsen. Paolo Simonsen heads the ball, flicking it across the into the box. Brian Lowe muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
83.43
Richard Barry flicks a high ball forward to Danny Moffat who takes it down. Danny Moffat knocks the ball to his team mate, Adrian Dixon. Adrian Dixon knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Scott Bower who gathers it comfortably.
84.03
Robert Copping makes a strong solo run forward. Robert Copping makes a simple pass to Fernando Mendes. Fernando Mendes tries a spectacular long range effort but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
87.34
Brian Lowe clumsily knocks into Fernando Mendes. The referee calls over Brian Lowe and warns him to calm down! Fernando Mendes hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Tranmere Rovers

Sheffield United
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
4
3
Shots off Target
6
1
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
4
2
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
57.1%
42.9%
Play Area
28.6%
44.3%
27.1%

Scorers
Ian Myers 8
Fernando Mendes 54
Steve Royce 60
Albert Bravo 71

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Ian Myers of Tranmere Rovers

Match Ratings
1.Luke Holloway (GK)
6
2.Richard Barry (DEF)
7
3.Robert Copping (DEF)yellow card
6
4.Graham Stamp (DEF)
6
5.Steve Royce (MID)goal scored
9
6.Philipp Schrader (MID)
7
7.Danny Moffat (MID)
6
8.Duncan Mcleod (MID)
6
9.Adrian Dixon (ATT)
7
10.Ian Myers (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Fernando Mendes (ATT)goal scored
7
 
12.Alfonso Martusciello (GK)
0
13.Steve Hapgood (GK)
0
14.Tim Cutler (ATT)
0

1.Scott Bower (GK)
6
2.Mick Armstrong (DEF)
6
3.Brian Lowe (DEF)
6
4.Trevor Stuart (DEF)
6
5.Craig Goldberg (MID)
6
6.Francis Davies (MID)
6
7.Shaun Taylor (MID)
6
8.Sol Laycock (MID)
7
9.Albert Bravo (ATT)goal scored
7
10.David van den Berg (ATT)
6
11.Paolo Simonsen (ATT)
6
 
12.Bill Sinclair (ATT)
0
13.Luke Benjamin (DEF)
0
14.Gavin Plowright (MID)
0