Match Report
| Tranmere Rovers | Tranmere Rovers |  |  | Norwich City | Norwich City | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Scott Robinson | S. Robinson |  | 48 | G |  |  | 1 | | G | 67 | | Les Minto | L. Minto | ||||||||
| Graham Smithe | G. Smithe | | 51 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 61 | | Steven Atherton | S. Atherton | |||||||||
| Peter Bastin | P. Bastin | | 50 | D | | 3 | | D | 60 |  | Vitor Lima | V. Lima | |||||||||
| Jacob Oakley | J. Oakley | | 46 | D | | 4 | | D | 58 |  | Fausto Colombo | F. Colombo | |||||||||
| Wayne Wright-Phillips | W. Wright-Phillips | | 41 | D | | 5 | | D | 51 | | Eoin Davies | E. Davies | |||||||||
| Norman Williamson | N. Williamson | | 50 | M | | 6 | | M | 57 | | Gareth Adams | G. Adams | |||||||||
| Marcus Hamilton | M. Hamilton | | 48 | M | | 7 | | | M | 49 | | Duncan Woodcock | D. Woodcock | ||||||||
| Edward Windass | E. Windass | | 47 | M | | 8 | | M | 45 | | Dave Grant | D. Grant | |||||||||
| Craig May | C. May | | 35 | M | | 9 | | M | 45 | | Ruel Fletcher | R. Fletcher | |||||||||
| Tommy Moncur | T. Moncur | | 55 | A | | 10 | | M | 35 |  | Nikos Seedorf | N. Seedorf | |||||||||
| Paolo Clemence | P. Clemence | | 46 | A | | 11 | | A | 45 | | Craig Shearer | C. Shearer | |||||||||
| Dennis Shilton | D. Shilton | | 48 | G | | 12 | | G | 45 | | Gilles Newton | G. Newton | |||||||||
| Richard Stewart | R. Stewart | | 44 | G | | 13 | | A | 42 | | Luke Standing | L. Standing | |||||||||
| Gilles Priestley | G. Priestley | | 44 | A | | 14 | | A | 42 | | Dale Carrick | D. Carrick | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
Snow falls gently from the overcast sky here at Prenton Park where Tranmere Rovers play host to Norwich City. A crowd of 2,772 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Tranmere Rovers are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Norwich City appear to be shaped for 4-5-1.
Today's match is refereed by Paolo Chadwick.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Tranmere Rovers are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Norwich City appear to be shaped for 4-5-1.
Today's match is refereed by Paolo Chadwick.
0.00
0-0Norwich City kick off and get the first half underway!
14.37
0-0Vitor Lima comes in with a late challenge on Tommy Moncur. The referee brings Vitor Lima to one side and gives him a warning! Tommy Moncur hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
14.37
0-0Free kick to Tranmere Rovers just outside the area...
15.53
Tommy Moncur takes a long run up but the ball is driven straight into the wall.
16.04
1-0Wayne Wright-Phillips knocks the ball forward to Marcus Hamilton. Marcus Hamilton brings the ball forward. Marcus Hamilton shoots from outside the area. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
22.37
1-0Marcus Hamilton knocks the ball forward to Paolo Clemence. Paolo Clemence knocks the ball forward to Tommy Moncur but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
27.42
1-0Craig May deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Paolo Clemence. Paolo Clemence knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
28.32
Craig Shearer hacks Peter Bastin from behind! The referee brings Craig Shearer to one side and gives him a warning! Peter Bastin hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
30.14
Norman Williamson makes an attacking run forward. Norman Williamson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
34.49
1-0Duncan Woodcock knocks the ball to his team mate, Craig Shearer. Craig Shearer controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Solid save from Scott Robinson.
38.47
1-0Marcus Hamilton flicks a high pass forward. Paolo Clemence collects the pass. Paolo Clemence threads a neat ball through to Tommy Moncur. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Tommy Moncur provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
45.00
Jacob Oakley flicks a high pass forward. Edward Windass holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Edward Windass kicks a strong pass forward to Paolo Clemence. Paolo Clemence knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Vitor Lima.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Tranmere Rovers have changed their lineup with Gilles Priestley replacing Tommy Moncur. Norwich City appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Tranmere Rovers start the second half!
54.03
1-0Jacob Oakley clumsily knocks into Craig Shearer. Jacob Oakley is shown the yellow card! Craig Shearer stretches but gets up unharmed.
57.03
Graham Smithe makes a strong solo run forward. Graham Smithe flicks a high pass forward. Paolo Clemence collects the pass. Paolo Clemence knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Les Minto who gathers it comfortably.
63.53
Gareth Adams clumsily knocks into Craig May. Gareth Adams is shown the yellow card! Craig May hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
65.45
Norman Williamson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Paolo Clemence. Paolo Clemence shoots from 20 yards. Magnificent save by Les Minto!
90.00
Graham Smithe controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Edward Windass. With some swift thinking, Edward Windass plays the ball forward to Gilles Priestley. Gilles Priestley knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Eoin Davies.
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
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Marcus Hamilton of Tranmere Rovers |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Scott Robinson (GK)
6
2. Graham Smithe (DEF)
7
3. Peter Bastin (DEF)
6
4. Jacob Oakley (DEF)
5
5. Wayne Wright-Phillips (DEF)
7
6. Norman Williamson (MID)
7
7. Marcus Hamilton (MID)
9
8. Edward Windass (MID)
6
9. Craig May (MID)
6
10. Tommy Moncur (ATT)
6
11. Paolo Clemence (ATT)
6
12. Dennis Shilton (GK)
0
13. Richard Stewart (GK)
0
14. Gilles Priestley (ATT)
6
1. Les Minto (GK)
6
2. Steven Atherton (DEF)
6
3. Vitor Lima (DEF)
5
4. Fausto Colombo (DEF)
6
5. Eoin Davies (DEF)
6
6. Gareth Adams (MID)
5
7. Duncan Woodcock (MID)
6
8. Dave Grant (MID)
6
9. Ruel Fletcher (MID)
6
10. Nikos Seedorf (MID)
6
11. Craig Shearer (ATT)
6
12. Gilles Newton (GK)
0
13. Luke Standing (ATT)
0
14. Dale Carrick (ATT)
0