Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Prenton Park where Tranmere Rovers play host to Aston Villa. A crowd of 16,226 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Both Tranmere Rovers and Aston Villa are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Both Tranmere Rovers and Aston Villa are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
0.00
0-0Tranmere Rovers kick off!
3.10
0-0Ledley Montague makes a probing pass to Paolo Granville. Paolo Granville chips the ball to his team mate, Max Marr. Max Marr knocks the ball forward to Bakary Sparwasser. Bakary Sparwasser rockets a shot on goal. It curls slightly but Zeljko Laybutt manages to gather it comfortably.
4.55
0-0Syd Woodcock comes in with a late challenge on Francesco G. Damiani. The referee calls over Syd Woodcock and warns him to calm down! Francesco G. Damiani runs off the knock.
6.46
0-0Dennis Weir deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eddie Luzhny. Eddie Luzhny controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Bakary Sparwasser. Bakary Sparwasser knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
14.28
Stephan Zermatten barges into Paolo Granville. Stephan Zermatten is given a warning by the referee! Paolo Granville stretches but gets up unharmed.
15.40
0-0The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
16.42
0-0Patrick Schenning makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Xavier Orellana. Xavier Orellana plays a perfect one-two with Paul Seifert and rushes in on goal... Xavier Orellana shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
24.45
Patrick Schenning makes a beautiful solo run. Patrick Schenning controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
30.14
0-1Patrick Schenning makes a probing pass to Paul Seifert. Paul Seifert goes all the way! Paul Seifert makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Paul Seifert scores for Aston Villa!!
38.35
Duncan Venus passes the ball forward to Syd Woodcock. Syd Woodcock goes all the way! Syd Woodcock shows great control and tries a shot on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
45.00
0-2Paolo Granville chips the ball to his team mate, Bakary Sparwasser. Bakary Sparwasser threads the ball through to Max Marr but he's offside!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
Aston Villa kick off!
51.02
Stephan Zermatten passes the ball forward to Jonatan Farnerud. Jonatan Farnerud knocks the ball to his team mate, Syd Woodcock. Syd Woodcock knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Dennis Weir.
53.19
Patrick Schenning kicks a strong pass forward to Xavier Orellana. Xavier Orellana whips in a cross ball towards Syd Woodcock. Syd Woodcock connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
57.30
0-3Jonatan Farnerud comes in with a late challenge on Eddie Luzhny. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Eddie Luzhny stretches but gets up unharmed.
59.18
Paolo Granville threads the ball through to Nwankwo Robson. Nwankwo Robson kicks a strong pass forward to Max Marr. Max Marr shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Zeljko Laybutt easily smothers it.
60.36
Nwankwo Robson catches Stephan Zermatten on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Stephan Zermatten hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
63.54
Tommy Carragher brings the ball forward. Tommy Carragher sees a break and surges forward. Tommy Carragher tries a spectacular long range effort. It curls slightly but Paul Grantt manages to gather it comfortably.
65.25
Dennis Weir sees space and advances. Dennis Weir chips the ball to his team mate, Max Marr. Max Marr lofts in a cross ball towards Nwankwo Robson. Nwankwo Robson powers a header at goal. Zeljko Laybutt manages to gather it comfortably.
69.24
Paolo Granville deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nwankwo Robson. Nwankwo Robson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
72.10
Stephan Zermatten surges forward with the ball. Stephan Zermatten deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Xavier Orellana. Xavier Orellana goes all the way! Xavier Orellana cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
79.23
Guglielmo Lavecchia knocks the ball forward to Patrick Schenning. Patrick Schenning flicks the ball to his team mate, Xavier Orellana. Xavier Orellana goes all the way! Xavier Orellana makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
84.08
Paolo Granville brings the ball forward. Paolo Granville knocks in a cross ball towards Nwankwo Robson. Nwankwo Robson is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it is tipped over by Zeljko Laybutt.
87.58
Eddie Luzhny decides to run forward with the ball. Eddie Luzhny tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies wide!
90.00
Stephan Zermatten threads the ball through to Patrick Schenning. Patrick Schenning passes the ball forward to Syd Woodcock. Syd Woodcock goes all the way! Syd Woodcock rockets a shot on goal but it is tipped over by Paul Grantt.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Paul Seifert 30 Syd Woodcock 38, 53 Xavier Orellana 79 |