Match Report


Tottenham HotspurTottenham Hotspur     Tranmere RoversTranmere Rovers
David BennettDavid Bennett Computer Player Computer Player
Ferdinand DayllyF. Daylly68
G
1
G
60Luke HollowayL. Holloway
Duncan SounessD. Souness64
D
2
D
60Richard BarryR. Barry
Ugo StoneU. Stone69
D
3
D
50Robert CoppingR. Copping
Teddy MustoeT. Mustoe59
D
4
D
48Graham StampG. Stamp
Paolo OliverP. Oliver62
D
5
M
74Steve RoyceS. Royce
Adam DavisA. Davis66
M
captain6
M
58Philipp SchraderP. Schrader
Neil McNeillN. McNeill70
M
7
M
53Danny MoffatD. Moffat
Jean BekrarJ. Bekrar67
A
8
M
49Duncan McleodD. Mcleod
Marcos MerinoM. Merino58
M
9
A
77Adrian DixonA. Dixon
Rafael SantosR. Santos71
A
10captain
A
74Ian MyersI. Myers
Eduardo CarcedoE. Carcedo64
A
11
A
69Fernando MendesF. Mendes
 
Gary DaviesG. Davies61
A
12
G
57Alfonso MartuscielloA. Martusciello
Seth KoncheskyS. Konchesky65
M
13
G
55Steve HapgoodS. Hapgood
Youssouf RocheY. Roche65
M
14
A
52Tim CutlerT. Cutler

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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium where Tottenham Hotspur play host to Tranmere Rovers. A crowd of 9,805 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Tottenham Hotspur are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Tranmere Rovers appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ledley Galli.


0.00
Tottenham Hotspur start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.10
Neil McNeill sees Rafael Santos in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Rafael Santos tries a spectacular long range effort. Luke Holloway gets down and covers it.
3.55
Ugo Stone flicks a high pass forward. Adam Davis collects the pass. Adam Davis makes a simple pass to Marcos Merino. Marcos Merino whips in a cross ball towards Eduardo Carcedo. Eduardo Carcedo makes a deft header. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
8.38
Eduardo Carcedo clumsily knocks into Richard Barry. The referee warns Eduardo Carcedo to calm down! Richard Barry gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
9.06
Danny Moffat flicks a high pass forward to Ian Myers who brings the ball under control. Ian Myers knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
14.01
Danny Moffat barges into Adam Davis. Danny Moffat is shown the yellow card! Adam Davis runs off the knock.
16.54
Duncan Mcleod flicks a high pass forward. Fernando Mendes collects the pass. Fernando Mendes whips in a cross ball towards Adrian Dixon. Adrian Dixon is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but slams it into the crowd!
24.56
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
30.14
Danny Moffat threads a neat ball through to Fernando Mendes. Fernando Mendes kicks a strong pass forward to Ian Myers but the referee indicates it's offside!
34.33
Philipp Schrader sees Adrian Dixon in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Adrian Dixon whips in a cross ball towards Ian Myers. Ian Myers flicks the ball with his head but somehow Ferdinand Daylly manages to keep it out.
40.30
Paolo Oliver barges into Steve Royce. The referee brings Paolo Oliver to one side and gives him a warning! Steve Royce stretches but gets up unharmed.
44.57
Philipp Schrader comes in with a late challenge on Neil McNeill. The referee brings Philipp Schrader to one side and gives him a warning! Neil McNeill runs off the knock.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

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

45.00
Tranmere Rovers start the second half!
47.13
Philipp Schrader surges forward with the ball. Philipp Schrader lofts in a cross ball towards Ian Myers. Ian Myers gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it goes wide for a goal kick.
51.26
Philipp Schrader controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Adrian Dixon. Adrian Dixon whips in a cross ball towards Fernando Mendes. Fernando Mendes jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Ferdinand Daylly effortlessly picks it out of the air!
54.11
Adam Davis makes a simple pass to Rafael Santos. Rafael Santos deftly passes the ball to Marcos Merino, releasing him through on goal. Marcos Merino looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
55.49
Danny Moffat flicks a high pass forward. Fernando Mendes holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Fernando Mendes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ian Myers but the linesman indicates offside!
57.46
Graham Stamp flicks a high ball forward to Philipp Schrader who takes it down. Philipp Schrader chips the ball to his team mate, Ian Myers. Ian Myers makes a pass forward but Fernando Mendes makes his run far too early. Offside by a mile!
60.51
Tranmere Rovers have made a substitution with Alfonso Martusciello replacing Adrian Dixon .
61.56
Danny Moffat chips the ball to his team mate, Alfonso Martusciello. Alfonso Martusciello knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
63.32
Duncan Mcleod clumsily knocks into Neil McNeill. The referee brings Duncan Mcleod to one side and gives him a warning! Neil McNeill carries on, but is struggling a bit.
67.41
Neil McNeill flicks a high ball forward to Eduardo Carcedo who takes it down. Eduardo Carcedo lofts in a cross ball towards Jean Bekrar. Jean Bekrar gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it flies wide!
69.59
Without breaking stride, Danny Moffat plays the ball forward to Ian Myers. Ian Myers knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Teddy Mustoe.
72.03
Danny Moffat threads a neat ball through to Ian Myers. Ian Myers shoots from long range but it rises well off target!
77.03
Tranmere Rovers have made 2 substitutions with Steve Hapgood replacing Danny Moffat and Tim Cutler replacing Fernando Mendes .
79.29
Adam Davis barges into Philipp Schrader. Adam Davis is warned by the referee! Philipp Schrader stretches but gets up unharmed.
81.03
Neil McNeill makes a probing pass to Eduardo Carcedo. Eduardo Carcedo lofts in a cross ball towards Marcos Merino. With a superhuman jump, Marcos Merino connects with the ball and heads it goalwards which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
84.14
Duncan Souness knocks the ball forward to Adam Davis. Adam Davis makes a probing pass to Marcos Merino. Marcos Merino lofts in a cross ball towards Eduardo Carcedo. Eduardo Carcedo makes a deft header but it's well over the bar!
89.07
Neil McNeill flicks a high pass forward to Rafael Santos who brings the ball under control. Rafael Santos knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Tottenham Hotspur

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

Possession
38.6%
61.4%
Play Area
31.4%
47.1%
21.4%

Scorers
Eduardo Carcedo 4
Marcos Merino 81

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Marcos Merino of Tottenham Hotspur

Match Ratings
1.Ferdinand Daylly (GK)
7
2.Duncan Souness (DEF)
6
3.Ugo Stone (DEF)
6
4.Teddy Mustoe (DEF)
6
5.Paolo Oliver (DEF)
6
6.Adam Davis (MID)
6
7.Neil McNeill (MID)
7
8.Jean Bekrar (ATT)
6
9.Marcos Merino (MID)goal scored
9
10.Rafael Santos (ATT)
6
11.Eduardo Carcedo (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Gary Davies (ATT)
0
13.Seth Konchesky (MID)
0
14.Youssouf Roche (MID)
0

1.Luke Holloway (GK)
6
2.Richard Barry (DEF)
7
3.Robert Copping (DEF)
6
4.Graham Stamp (DEF)
6
5.Steve Royce (MID)
6
6.Philipp Schrader (MID)
7
7.Danny Moffat (MID)yellow card
6
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