Match Report
| Tranmere Rovers | Tranmere Rovers |  |  | Birmingham City | Birmingham City | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Paul Grantt | P. Grantt |  | 62 | G |  | 1 | | G | 65 | | Jody Oliver | J. Oliver | |||||||||
| Bill Haynes | B. Haynes | | 54 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 73 | | Harvey Oliver | H. Oliver | |||||||||
| Ronnie Midgley | R. Midgley | | 51 | D | | 3 | | D | 66 | | Des Milburn | D. Milburn | |||||||||
| Ian Wilson | I. Wilson | | 46 | D | | 4 | | D | 62 | | Marvin Bolton | M. Bolton | |||||||||
| Graeme Gordon | G. Gordon | | 43 | D | | 5 | | M | 81 | | Eddie Dryden | E. Dryden | |||||||||
| Eddie Luzhny | E. Luzhny | | 58 | M | | 6 | | M | 66 | | Ben Fletcher | B. Fletcher | |||||||||
| Steve Hurst | S. Hurst | | 55 | M | | 7 | | M | 63 |  | Colin Booth | C. Booth | |||||||||
| Alfred Fletcher | A. Fletcher | | 54 | M | | 8 | | M | 63 | | Edward Brand | E. Brand | |||||||||
| Marvin Goldberg | M. Goldberg | | 65 | A | | 9 | | A | 65 |  | Alberto Torres | A. Torres | |||||||||
| Bakary Sparwasser | B. Sparwasser |  | 63 | A | | 10 | | A | 64 | | Nick Formon | N. Formon | |||||||||
| Nwankwo Robson | N. Robson | | 60 | A | | 11 | | A | 63 | | Del Bailey | D. Bailey | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Prenton Park where Tranmere Rovers play host to Birmingham City. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Tranmere Rovers are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Birmingham City appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Tranmere Rovers are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Birmingham City appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Tranmere Rovers kick off!
2.42
0-0Bill Haynes threads the ball through to Alfred Fletcher. Alfred Fletcher kicks a strong pass forward to Nwankwo Robson. Nwankwo Robson goes all the way! Nwankwo Robson shoots from just inside the box. Magnificent save by Jody Oliver!
3.25
0-1Edward Brand flicks the ball to his team mate, Nick Formon. Nick Formon controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
14.31
0-1Ben Fletcher surges forward with the ball. Ben Fletcher whips in a cross ball towards Del Bailey. Del Bailey heads the ball goalwards but it curls horrendously wide!
15.16
Edward Brand makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nick Formon. Nick Formon whips in a cross ball towards Del Bailey. Del Bailey connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
18.52
Eddie Dryden knocks the ball forward to Del Bailey. Del Bailey finds some space and shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
24.44
0-1Bill Haynes chips the ball to his team mate, Eddie Luzhny. Eddie Luzhny makes a simple pass to Marvin Goldberg. Marvin Goldberg knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
27.42
Eddie Luzhny makes a simple pass to Marvin Goldberg. Marvin Goldberg goes all the way! Marvin Goldberg rockets a shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
28.53
0-1Harvey Oliver hits it upfield. Alberto Torres threads the ball through to Del Bailey but he's offside!
32.00
Colin Booth deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Del Bailey. Del Bailey shoots from outside the area but it flies wide!
33.22
Steve Hurst knocks the ball forward to Nwankwo Robson. Nwankwo Robson lofts in a cross ball towards Bakary Sparwasser. Bakary Sparwasser is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
34.12
0-1Nwankwo Robson clumsily knocks into Harvey Oliver. The referee calls over Nwankwo Robson and shows him a yellow card! Harvey Oliver runs off the knock.
42.34
0-1Des Milburn comes in with a late challenge on Bakary Sparwasser. Des Milburn is given a warning by the referee! Bakary Sparwasser runs off the knock.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
Birmingham City start the second half!
47.04
Eddie Dryden deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alberto Torres. Alberto Torres shoots from long range but somehow Paul Grantt manages to keep it out.
49.45
Eddie Luzhny chips the ball to his team mate, Bakary Sparwasser. Bakary Sparwasser lofts in a cross ball towards Nwankwo Robson. Nwankwo Robson connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it flies wide!
53.05
Eddie Luzhny makes a probing pass to Marvin Goldberg. Marvin Goldberg shoots from long range but Jody Oliver is on top of it.
54.33
Edward Brand sees space and advances. Edward Brand shoots from outside the area but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
57.05
Alfred Fletcher makes a probing pass to Marvin Goldberg. Marvin Goldberg plays a perfect one-two with Nwankwo Robson and rushes in on goal... Marvin Goldberg tries a spectacular strike. It's there!! Jody Oliver has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
60.01
Edward Brand knocks the ball to his team mate, Nick Formon. Nick Formon lofts in a cross ball towards Alberto Torres. Alberto Torres directs the ball goalwards with his head but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
69.22
Colin Booth makes a beautiful solo run. Colin Booth lofts in a cross ball towards Alberto Torres. Alberto Torres heads the ball goalwards but it is tipped over by Paul Grantt.
71.13
Marvin Bolton controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ben Fletcher. Ben Fletcher advances with the ball. Ben Fletcher shoots from outside the area but it goes wide for a goal kick.
75.45
Alfred Fletcher deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Bakary Sparwasser. Bakary Sparwasser knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jody Oliver who gathers it comfortably.
77.41
Colin Booth threads the ball through to Del Bailey. Del Bailey goes all the way! Del Bailey takes a shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
81.46
Steve Hurst advances with the ball. Steve Hurst passes the ball forward to Bakary Sparwasser. Bakary Sparwasser makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
90.00
Steve Hurst flicks the ball to his team mate, Nwankwo Robson. Nwankwo Robson goes all the way! Nwankwo Robson shoots from just inside the box. Jody Oliver easily smothers it.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
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