Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Prenton Park where Tranmere Rovers play host to Manchester United. A crowd of 17,111 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Tranmere Rovers are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Manchester United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Tranmere Rovers are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Manchester United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Tranmere Rovers kick off!
6.46
0-0Kristján Kjartansson makes a probing pass to Thomas Haaland. Thomas Haaland shoots from long range but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
8.01
1-0Eddie Luzhny sees space and advances. Eddie Luzhny deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nwankwo Robson. Nwankwo Robson takes a shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
16.13
Giorgios Panagiotopoulos chips the ball to his team mate, Salvatore Galli. Salvatore Galli controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Thomas Haaland. Thomas Haaland shoots from 25 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
20.35
Francesco G. Damiani kicks a strong pass forward to Steve Hurst. Steve Hurst makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nwankwo Robson. Nwankwo Robson goes all the way! Nwankwo Robson takes a shot at goal. What a cracker!! Vitaliy Udovenko had no chance!! Goal for Tranmere Rovers!
27.32
Paolo Granville flicks the ball to his team mate, Max Marr. Max Marr shoots from 20 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
28.52
Ledley Montague kicks a strong pass forward to Paolo Granville. Paolo Granville knocks the ball forward to Max Marr. Max Marr plays a perfect one-two with Nwankwo Robson and rushes in on goal... Max Marr shows great control and tries a shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
30.18
Paolo Granville threads the ball through to Max Marr. Max Marr controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
32.46
Hilmar Finnbogason controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jonathan Konchesky. Jonathan Konchesky sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
38.23
2-0Francesco G. Damiani hacks Hilmar Finnbogason from behind! The referee calls over Francesco G. Damiani and warns him to calm down! Hilmar Finnbogason stretches but gets up unharmed.
42.03
2-0Ferry Van Basten makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Hilmar Finnbogason. Hilmar Finnbogason makes a probing pass to Thomas Haaland. Thomas Haaland passes the ball forward but Jonathan Konchesky is offside!
44.45
Steve Hurst makes a probing pass to Max Marr. Max Marr tries a spectacular long range effort but it is miles over!
45.00
2-0Ronnie Vrede makes a simple pass to Dale Swift. Dale Swift shoots from long range but Paul Grantt is on top of it.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
Manchester United kick off!
47.04
Ivan Cole makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Hilmar Finnbogason. Hilmar Finnbogason makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dale Swift. Dale Swift shoots from long range but somehow Paul Grantt manages to keep it out.
51.09
Hilmar Finnbogason makes a probing pass to Jonathan Konchesky. Jonathan Konchesky lofts in a cross ball towards Dale Swift. Dale Swift flicks the ball with his head. Paul Grantt manages to gather it comfortably.
53.25
Giorgios Panagiotopoulos deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ronnie Vrede. Ronnie Vrede passes the ball forward to Jonathan Konchesky. Jonathan Konchesky controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies wide!
55.40
2-0Steve Hurst knocks the ball forward to Nwankwo Robson. Nwankwo Robson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
57.56
John Vickers makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Paolo Granville. Paolo Granville flicks the ball to his team mate, Bakary Sparwasser. Bakary Sparwasser makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nwankwo Robson but he's offside!
59.37
Dennis Weir chips the ball to his team mate, Eddie Luzhny. Eddie Luzhny decides to run forward with the ball. Eddie Luzhny kicks a strong pass forward to Bakary Sparwasser but the referee indicates it's offside!
60.40
Steve Hurst surges forward with the ball. Steve Hurst goes all the way! Steve Hurst tries a spectacular strike but it is miles over!
65.26
Salvatore Galli advances with the ball. Salvatore Galli shoots from long range but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
66.36
Francesco G. Damiani makes a simple pass to Eddie Luzhny. Eddie Luzhny deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Bakary Sparwasser. Bakary Sparwasser knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Vitaliy Udovenko who gathers it comfortably.
67.43
John Vickers catches Dale Swift on the ankles. The referee calls over John Vickers and warns him to calm down! Dale Swift runs off the knock.
69.01
Paolo Granville makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nwankwo Robson. Nwankwo Robson goes all the way! Nwankwo Robson rockets a shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Vitaliy Udovenko easily smothers it!
71.17
Hilmar Finnbogason makes a simple pass to Dale Swift. Dale Swift knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
73.06
Salvatore Galli kicks a strong pass forward to Thomas Haaland. Thomas Haaland finds some space and shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
75.40
John Vickers makes a simple pass to Eddie Luzhny. Eddie Luzhny makes a probing pass to Max Marr. Max Marr knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Vitaliy Udovenko who gathers it comfortably.
77.19
Francesco G. Damiani knocks the ball to his team mate, Steve Hurst. Steve Hurst flicks the ball to his team mate, Nwankwo Robson. Nwankwo Robson knocks in a cross ball towards Bakary Sparwasser. Bakary Sparwasser heads the ball goalwards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
78.28
Francesco G. Damiani sees space and advances. Francesco G. Damiani controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Bakary Sparwasser. Bakary Sparwasser lofts in a cross ball towards Nwankwo Robson. Nwankwo Robson flicks the ball with his head but Vitaliy Udovenko is on top of it.
81.10
Eddie Luzhny controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Bakary Sparwasser. Bakary Sparwasser sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
83.53
Ferry Van Basten threads the ball through to Hilmar Finnbogason. Hilmar Finnbogason flicks the ball to his team mate, Jonathan Konchesky. Jonathan Konchesky passes the ball forward but Dale Swift is offside!
85.48
Steve Hurst controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Bakary Sparwasser. Bakary Sparwasser shoots from distance. Vitaliy Udovenko easily smothers it.
87.45
Ledley Montague knocks the ball to his team mate, Steve Hurst. Steve Hurst passes the ball forward to Bakary Sparwasser. Bakary Sparwasser goes all the way! Bakary Sparwasser tries a spectacular strike but it goes wide for a goal kick.
89.42
Giorgios Panagiotopoulos knocks the ball to his team mate, Kristján Kjartansson. Kristján Kjartansson flicks the ball to his team mate, Dale Swift. Dale Swift shoots from long range. Magnificent save by Paul Grantt!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
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Scorers
| Nwankwo Robson 8, 20 |