Match Report


Tranmere RoversTranmere Rovers     Ipswich TownIpswich Town
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Luke HollowayL. Holloway60
G
1
G
63Michael StandingM. Standing
Richard BarryR. Barry60
D
2
D
74Seth LinekerS. Lineker
Robert CoppingR. Copping50
D
3
D
66Sandro De SoleS. De Sole
Graham StampG. Stamp48
D
4
D
55Carl RankinC. Rankin
Steve RoyceS. Royce74
M
5
D
52Ian PeckhamI. Peckham
Philipp SchraderP. Schrader58
M
6captain
M
67Ivan VickersI. Vickers
Danny MoffatD. Moffat53
M
7
M
67Aloisio BardonA. Bardon
Duncan McleodD. Mcleod50
M
8
M
67David NodariD. Nodari
Adrian DixonA. Dixon77
A
9
A
63Marc RummeniggeM. Rummenigge
Ian MyersI. Myers74
A
captain10
A
55Paul DiakiteP. Diakite
Fernando MendesF. Mendes69
A
11
A
47Darius ThompsonD. Thompson
 
Alfonso MartuscielloA. Martusciello57
G
12
M
63Garry TelferG. Telfer
Steve HapgoodS. Hapgood55
G
13
G
56Carlos KarelseC. Karelse
Tim CutlerT. Cutler52
A
14
M
55Marvin JohnsonM. Johnson

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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Prenton Park where Tranmere Rovers play host to Ipswich Town. A crowd of 9,877 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Tranmere Rovers are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Ipswich Town appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Jon Vassell.


0.00
Tranmere Rovers start the match!
2.24
Danny Moffat threads the ball through to Ian Myers. Ian Myers sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is miles over!
3.47
Steve Royce chips the ball to his team mate, Ian Myers. Ian Myers shoots from long range. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
6.30
Ian Peckham flicks a high ball forward to David Nodari who takes it down. David Nodari threads the ball through to Paul Diakite. Paul Diakite knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Luke Holloway who gathers it comfortably.
10.41
Ian Myers catches Ian Peckham on the ankles. The referee brings Ian Myers to one side and gives him a warning! Ian Peckham runs off the knock.
12.53
Aloisio Bardon clumsily knocks into Philipp Schrader. Aloisio Bardon is shown the yellow card! Philipp Schrader stretches but gets up unharmed.
14.33
Richard Barry flicks the ball to his team mate, Danny Moffat. Danny Moffat flicks a high pass forward. Adrian Dixon collects the pass. Adrian Dixon controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Michael Standing is on top of it.
15.50
Seth Lineker kicks a strong pass forward to David Nodari. David Nodari threads the ball through to Darius Thompson. Darius Thompson lofts in a cross ball towards Marc Rummenigge. Marc Rummenigge connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
16.38
Aloisio Bardon controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Marc Rummenigge. Marc Rummenigge knocks in a cross ball towards Paul Diakite. Paul Diakite is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it's well over the bar!
26.21
David Nodari makes a probing pass to Darius Thompson. Darius Thompson plays a one-two with Marc Rummenigge and advances towards the goal... Darius Thompson rockets a shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
27.37
David Nodari makes a probing pass to Marc Rummenigge. Marc Rummenigge knocks in a cross ball towards Darius Thompson. Darius Thompson gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it's drastically wayward!
30.45
Danny Moffat hits a low pass to Adrian Dixon. Adrian Dixon knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Michael Standing who gathers it comfortably.
32.24
Aloisio Bardon takes a quick throw-in, which Ivan Vickers takes on the chest. Ivan Vickers takes it forward alone. Ivan Vickers knocks in a cross ball towards Marc Rummenigge. Marc Rummenigge fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. Luke Holloway gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous stop!
34.13
David Nodari passes the ball forward to Darius Thompson. Darius Thompson lofts in a cross ball towards Paul Diakite. Paul Diakite beats his man to it with a header. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
39.10
David Nodari deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Paul Diakite. Paul Diakite runs straight at the defence! Paul Diakite cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Luke Holloway with no chance!! Goal for Ipswich Town!
42.48
Graham Stamp boots it upfield. Ian Myers makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Adrian Dixon but he's offside!
45.00
Philipp Schrader flicks a high pass forward. Ian Myers collects the pass. Ian Myers lofts in a cross ball towards Adrian Dixon. With a superhuman jump, Adrian Dixon connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
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. Ipswich Town also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Ipswich Town kick off the second half!
48.31
With great vision, Danny Moffat plays the ball forward to Ian Myers. Ian Myers knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Carl Rankin.
49.43
Danny Moffat changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Danny Moffat knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
54.32
Aloisio Bardon flicks the ball to his team mate, Paul Diakite. Paul Diakite knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Luke Holloway who gathers it comfortably.
60.05
Tranmere Rovers have made a substitution with Alfonso Martusciello replacing Adrian Dixon .Ipswich Town have made a substitution with Carlos Karelse replacing Paul Diakite .
61.13
Aloisio Bardon deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Darius Thompson. Darius Thompson lofts in a cross ball towards Marc Rummenigge. Marc Rummenigge rises majestically and gets a header on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
65.14
Philipp Schrader decides to run forward with the ball. Philipp Schrader shoots from 25 yards but it flies just off target!
66.25
Steve Royce flicks a high pass forward. Fernando Mendes holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Fernando Mendes whips in a cross ball towards Alfonso Martusciello. Alfonso Martusciello is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
77.12
Tranmere Rovers have made a substitution with Steve Hapgood replacing Danny Moffat .
79.56
Ivan Vickers knocks the ball forward to Carlos Karelse. Carlos Karelse tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies just wide!
81.21
Seeing a gap ahead, Philipp Schrader plays the ball forward to Fernando Mendes. Fernando Mendes shoots from long range. The ball comes in low, but Michael Standing comfortably smothers it!
83.26
Philipp Schrader knocks the ball forward to Fernando Mendes. Fernando Mendes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
84.01
Ivan Vickers deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Darius Thompson. Darius Thompson tries a spectacular long range effort but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
85.32
David Nodari knocks the ball forward to Carlos Karelse. Carlos Karelse knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Graham Stamp.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Tranmere Rovers

Ipswich Town
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
4
3
Shots off Target
3
7
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
41.9%
58.1%
Play Area
29.7%
41.9%
28.4%

Scorers
Ian Myers 3
Alfonso Martusciello 66
Paul Diakite 34, 39

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Paul Diakite of Ipswich Town

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

1.Michael Standing (GK)
6
2.Seth Lineker (DEF)
6
3.Sandro De Sole (DEF)
6
4.Carl Rankin (DEF)
6
5.Ian Peckham (DEF)
6
6.Ivan Vickers (MID)
7
7.Aloisio Bardon (MID)yellow card
6
8.David Nodari (MID)
8
9.Marc Rummenigge (ATT)
6
10.Paul Diakite (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
11.Darius Thompson (ATT)
7
 
12.Garry Telfer (MID)
0
13.Carlos Karelse (GK)
6
14.Marvin Johnson (MID)
0