Match Report


Tranmere RoversTranmere Rovers     Exeter CityExeter City
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Luke HollowayL. Holloway60
G
1
G
71Abraham BuenoA. Bueno
Richard BarryR. Barry60
D
2
D
72Maryn MarsigliaM. Marsiglia
Robert CoppingR. Copping50
D
3
D
72Vitor SousaV. Sousa
Graham StampG. Stamp48
D
4
D
70Miguel SanchezM. Sanchez
Steve RoyceS. Royce74
M
5
D
66Alistair WestwoodA. Westwood
Philipp SchraderP. Schrader58
M
6captain
M
75Danny MorrisD. Morris
Danny MoffatD. Moffat53
M
7
M
72Maxence BonifaceM. Boniface
Duncan McleodD. Mcleod50
M
8
M
67Mark RiggottM. Riggott
Adrian DixonA. Dixon77
A
9
A
73Marcos RedondoM. Redondo
Ian MyersI. Myers74
A
captain10
A
71Fabrice HaiseF. Haise
Fernando MendesF. Mendes69
A
11
A
68Eoin ChristieE. Christie
 
Alfonso MartuscielloA. Martusciello57
G
12
G
67Wes GeorgeW. George
Steve HapgoodS. Hapgood55
G
13
G
67Phil CotteeP. Cottee
Tim CutlerT. Cutler52
A
14
A
67Dennis GilchristD. Gilchrist

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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Prenton Park where Tranmere Rovers play host to Exeter City. A crowd of 9,632 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Tranmere Rovers are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Exeter City appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Neil Salako.


0.00
The whistle blows and Tranmere Rovers kick off!
2.33
Ian Myers clumsily knocks into Maryn Marsiglia. Ian Myers is given a warning by the referee! Maryn Marsiglia runs off the knock.
3.26
Steve Royce flicks the ball to his team mate, Adrian Dixon. Adrian Dixon whips in a cross ball towards Ian Myers. Ian Myers connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's there!! Abraham Bueno has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
8.01
With imagination, Graham Stamp plays the ball forward to Duncan Mcleod. Duncan Mcleod chips the ball to his team mate, Adrian Dixon. Adrian Dixon knocks in a cross ball towards Fernando Mendes. Fernando Mendes knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it slams into the crowd!
9.01
Mark Riggott flicks a high ball forward to Eoin Christie who takes it down. Eoin Christie sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
14.32
Danny Moffat hits a low pass to Fernando Mendes. Fernando Mendes makes a pass forward but Adrian Dixon is yards offside!
15.04
Maxence Boniface threads a neat ball through to Eoin Christie. Eoin Christie lofts in a cross ball towards Marcos Redondo. Marcos Redondo makes a looping header on goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
21.02
Vitor Sousa flicks a high pass forward. Danny Morris controls it well on his chest. Danny Morris makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Eoin Christie. Eoin Christie shoots from outside the area. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Fabulous save!
22.55
Marcos Redondo barges into Robert Copping. The referee calls over Marcos Redondo and warns him to calm down! Robert Copping runs off the knock.
24.03
Mark Riggott flicks a high pass forward. Eoin Christie holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Eoin Christie lofts in a cross ball towards Marcos Redondo. Marcos Redondo gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but Luke Holloway is on top of it.
33.20
Maxence Boniface knocks the ball to his team mate, Marcos Redondo. Marcos Redondo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
34.48
Philipp Schrader deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ian Myers. Ian Myers shoots from long range but it misses the target by a large margin!
36.20
Mark Riggott makes a probing pass to Fabrice Haise. Fabrice Haise runs straight at the defence! Fabrice Haise side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
38.18
Duncan Mcleod flicks a high pass forward to Adrian Dixon who brings the ball under control. Adrian Dixon shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous save!
39.20
Mark Riggott runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Mark Riggott knocks in a cross ball towards Eoin Christie. Eoin Christie gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Luke Holloway easily punches it away to safety.
40.29
Philipp Schrader comes in with a late challenge on Maxence Boniface. Philipp Schrader is given a warning by the referee! Maxence Boniface runs off the knock.
42.55
Alistair Westwood makes a simple pass to Maxence Boniface. Maxence Boniface advances with the ball. Maxence Boniface plays a scrappy one-two with Marcos Redondo and advances towards the goal... Some awkward footwork from Maxence Boniface provides some space. He shoots at goal but Luke Holloway reads it well. Great keeping!
44.25
Mark Riggott threads the ball through to Marcos Redondo. Marcos Redondo plays a one-two with Eoin Christie and advances towards the goal... Marcos Redondo strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

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

45.00
The whistle blows and Exeter City kick off!
49.08
Ian Myers comes in with a late challenge on Miguel Sanchez. Ian Myers is warned by the referee again! Miguel Sanchez runs off the knock.
51.21
Mark Riggott changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Mark Riggott lofts in a cross ball towards Fabrice Haise. Fabrice Haise is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
53.53
Alistair Westwood sees Mark Riggott in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Mark Riggott threads the ball through to Eoin Christie. Eoin Christie shoots from distance but it rises well off target!
57.03
Danny Morris kicks a strong pass forward to Marcos Redondo. Marcos Redondo shoots from long range. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
59.01
Danny Moffat deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Adrian Dixon. Adrian Dixon shoots from 20 yards but it's well over the bar!
60.31
Tranmere Rovers have made a substitution with Alfonso Martusciello replacing Adrian Dixon .
66.52
Steve Royce barges into Alistair Westwood. The referee calls over Steve Royce and shows him a yellow card! Alistair Westwood runs off the knock.
71.25
Mark Riggott makes a probing pass to Fabrice Haise. Fabrice Haise lofts in a cross ball towards Eoin Christie. Eoin Christie heads the ball goalwards. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
77.38
Tranmere Rovers have made 2 substitutions with Steve Hapgood replacing Danny Moffat and Tim Cutler replacing Fernando Mendes .
78.42
Maxence Boniface makes a simple pass to Fabrice Haise. Fabrice Haise plays a one-two with Eoin Christie and rushes in on goal... Fabrice Haise strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Exeter City!
84.40
Philipp Schrader controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Tim Cutler. Tim Cutler lofts in a cross ball towards Ian Myers. Ian Myers makes a looping header on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
85.58
Miguel Sanchez passes the ball forward to Danny Morris. Danny Morris hits a low pass to Fabrice Haise. With some swift thinking, Fabrice Haise plays the ball forward to Eoin Christie who has made a great run into the box. Eoin Christie rockets a shot on goal but is denied by Richard Barry. Excellent block.
87.43
Duncan Mcleod flicks a high pass forward to Tim Cutler who brings the ball neatly under control. Tim Cutler knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Abraham Bueno who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
Alfonso Martusciello barges into Vitor Sousa. The referee calls over Alfonso Martusciello and warns him to calm down! Vitor Sousa hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Tranmere Rovers

Exeter City
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
2
10
Shots off Target
4
4
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
5
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
41%
59%
Play Area
33.3%
39.7%
26.9%

Scorers
Ian Myers 3
Marcos Redondo 44
Eoin Christie 71
Fabrice Haise 78

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Eoin Christie of Exeter City

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

1.Abraham Bueno (GK)
6
2.Maryn Marsiglia (DEF)
6
3.Vitor Sousa (DEF)
6
4.Miguel Sanchez (DEF)
6
5.Alistair Westwood (DEF)
6
6.Danny Morris (MID)
6
7.Maxence Boniface (MID)
7
8.Mark Riggott (MID)
8
9.Marcos Redondo (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Fabrice Haise (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Eoin Christie (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Wes George (GK)
0
13.Phil Cottee (GK)
0
14.Dennis Gilchrist (ATT)
0