Match Report
| Tranmere Rovers | Tranmere Rovers |  |  | Chelsea | Chelsea | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Lomano Gray | L. Gray |  | 69 | G |  | 1 | | G | 67 | | Paolo Gascoigne | P. Gascoigne | |||||||||
| Gavin Owen | G. Owen | | 77 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 65 |  | Rafael Bakboord | R. Bakboord | |||||||||
| Tony Bower | T. Bower | | 76 | D | | 3 | | D | 64 |  | Miguel Martins | M. Martins | |||||||||
| Carmine Tagliaferri | C. Tagliaferri |  | 66 | D | | 4 | | D | 63 |  | Carlos Butragueno | C. Butragueno | |||||||||
| Nwankwo Ince | N. Ince | | 65 | D | | 5 | | M | 80 | | Francesco De Palma | F. De Palma | |||||||||
| Oberdan Lambrughi | O. Lambrughi | | 76 | M | | 6 | | M | 64 | | Steven Potts | S. Potts | |||||||||
| Matthew Croft | M. Croft | | 63 | M | | 7 | | M | 63 |  | Sanchez Aldair | S. Aldair | |||||||||
| Paolo Joseph | P. Joseph | | 58 | M | | 8 | | M | 63 |  | Daniel Müller | D. Müller | |||||||||
| Craig Matteo | C. Matteo |  | 70 | A | | 9 | | A | 69 | | Luke Clegg | L. Clegg | |||||||||
| Callum McNeill | C. McNeill | | 65 | A | | 10 | | A | 63 | | Robert Mcleod | R. Mcleod | |||||||||
| Carlton Dixon | C. Dixon | | 64 | A | | 11 | | A | 62 |  | Kasper Hyldgaard | K. Hyldgaard | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Prenton Park where Tranmere Rovers play host to Chelsea. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Tranmere Rovers are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Chelsea appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Tranmere Rovers are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Chelsea appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Chelsea kicking off!
2.17
0-0Francesco De Palma brings the ball forward. Francesco De Palma whips in a cross ball towards Luke Clegg. Luke Clegg is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but Lomano Gray is on top of it.
3.38
Carmine Tagliaferri kicks a strong pass forward to Matthew Croft. Matthew Croft threads the ball through to Craig Matteo. Craig Matteo knocks the ball to his team mate, Carlton Dixon. Carlton Dixon cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Paolo Gascoigne manages to gather it comfortably.
4.46
1-0Matthew Croft makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Carlton Dixon. Carlton Dixon goes all the way! Carlton Dixon takes a shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
8.29
Miguel Martins threads the ball through to Sanchez Aldair. Sanchez Aldair kicks a strong pass forward to Kasper Hyldgaard. Kasper Hyldgaard knocks in a cross ball towards Robert Mcleod. Robert Mcleod is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
12.54
1-1Oberdan Lambrughi kicks a strong pass forward to Carlton Dixon. Carlton Dixon shoots from 25 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
14.55
1-1Steven Potts threads the ball through to Luke Clegg. Luke Clegg knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
15.06
Steven Potts deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Robert Mcleod. Robert Mcleod makes a probing pass to Kasper Hyldgaard. Kasper Hyldgaard cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
16.08
1-1Paolo Joseph hacks Francesco De Palma from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Francesco De Palma hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
20.36
1-1Carmine Tagliaferri barges into Luke Clegg. The referee calls over Carmine Tagliaferri and warns him to calm down! Luke Clegg grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
24.01
Steven Potts makes a simple pass to Kasper Hyldgaard. Kasper Hyldgaard knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
26.38
Matthew Croft controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Craig Matteo. Craig Matteo goes all the way! Craig Matteo makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
27.26
1-1Daniel Müller hacks Oberdan Lambrughi from behind! The referee calls over Daniel Müller and warns him to calm down! Oberdan Lambrughi hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
28.19
Sanchez Aldair catches Matthew Croft on the ankles. The referee calls over Sanchez Aldair and shows him a yellow card! Matthew Croft stretches but gets up unharmed.
30.07
Sanchez Aldair deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kasper Hyldgaard. Kasper Hyldgaard sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
32.18
Matthew Croft knocks the ball to his team mate, Craig Matteo. Craig Matteo shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
38.44
Daniel Müller barges into Oberdan Lambrughi. The referee calls over Daniel Müller again and warns him to calm down! Oberdan Lambrughi hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
39.15
Sanchez Aldair threads the ball through to Kasper Hyldgaard. Kasper Hyldgaard knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
Tranmere Rovers kick off!
47.05
Nwankwo Ince threads the ball through to Matthew Croft. Matthew Croft threads the ball through to Craig Matteo. Craig Matteo shoots from 25 yards. Paolo Gascoigne easily smothers it.
48.49
Nwankwo Ince catches Kasper Hyldgaard on the ankles. Nwankwo Ince is given a warning by the referee! Kasper Hyldgaard hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
54.26
Oberdan Lambrughi passes the ball forward to Craig Matteo. Craig Matteo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
55.29
Francesco De Palma makes a simple pass to Kasper Hyldgaard. Kasper Hyldgaard shoots from 20 yards. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
59.30
Steven Potts threads the ball through to Robert Mcleod. Robert Mcleod whips in a cross ball towards Kasper Hyldgaard. Kasper Hyldgaard is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it is tipped over by Lomano Gray.
60.08
Carlos Butragueno knocks the ball forward to Francesco De Palma. Francesco De Palma deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kasper Hyldgaard. Kasper Hyldgaard shoots from long range but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
61.28
Gavin Owen makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Paolo Joseph. Paolo Joseph passes the ball forward to Carlton Dixon. Carlton Dixon shoots from long range. It curls slightly but Paolo Gascoigne manages to gather it comfortably.
65.06
Matthew Croft threads the ball through to Callum McNeill. Callum McNeill shoots from 20 yards but somehow Paolo Gascoigne manages to keep it out.
72.46
Carmine Tagliaferri controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Matthew Croft. Matthew Croft controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Craig Matteo. Craig Matteo lofts in a cross ball towards Carlton Dixon. Carlton Dixon flicks the ball with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
81.24
Luke Clegg barges into Tony Bower. Luke Clegg is warned by the referee! Tony Bower runs off the knock.
84.18
Gavin Owen chips the ball to his team mate, Oberdan Lambrughi. Oberdan Lambrughi knocks the ball forward to Carlton Dixon. Carlton Dixon goes all the way! Carlton Dixon tries a spectacular strike but it goes wide for a goal kick.
87.41
Gavin Owen makes a simple pass to Paolo Joseph. Paolo Joseph threads the ball through to Carlton Dixon. Carlton Dixon goes all the way! Carlton Dixon tries a spectacular strike but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Carlton Dixon 4, 72 | Robert Mcleod 8 Kasper Hyldgaard 55 |