Match Report
| Colchester United | Colchester United |  |  | Tranmere Rovers | Tranmere Rovers | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Peter Davies | P. Davies |  | 57 | G |  | 1 | |  | G | 51 | | Eddie Stockdale | E. Stockdale | ||||||||
| Sebastian Möller | S. Möller |  | 70 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 51 | | Graham Smithe | G. Smithe | |||||||||
| Mick Finney | M. Finney | | 63 | D | | | 3 | | D | 51 | | Peter Bastin | P. Bastin | ||||||||
| Gary Power | G. Power | | 62 | D | | 4 | | D | 46 | | Jacob Oakley | J. Oakley | |||||||||
| Gennaro Micillo | G. Micillo |  | 58 | D | | 5 | | D | 40 | | Chris Palmer | C. Palmer | |||||||||
| Les Lawton | L. Lawton | | 57 | M | | 6 | | M | 48 | | Marcus Hamilton | M. Hamilton | |||||||||
| Alfred Ljungberg | A. Ljungberg | | 52 | M | | 7 | | M | 47 | | Craig Milligan | C. Milligan | |||||||||
| Alfredo Lillo | A. Lillo | | 46 | M | | 8 | | M | 47 | | Edward Windass | E. Windass | |||||||||
| Danny Tolley | D. Tolley | | 55 | A | | 9 | | M | 38 | | Syd Potts | S. Potts | |||||||||
| Mark Boateng | M. Boateng | | 52 | A | | 10 | | A | 56 | | Tommy Moncur | T. Moncur | |||||||||
| Peter Weaver | P. Weaver | | 46 | A | | 11 | | A | 46 | | Paolo Clemence | P. Clemence | |||||||||
| Adam Joachim | A. Joachim | | 55 | D | | 12 | | G | 49 | | Dennis Shilton | D. Shilton | |||||||||
| Aaron Barry | A. Barry | | 55 | G | | 13 | | G | 49 | | Scott Robinson | S. Robinson | |||||||||
| Jody Riggott | J. Riggott | | 51 | D | | 14 | | A | 44 | | Gilles Priestley | G. Priestley | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Colchester Community Stadium where Colchester United play Tranmere Rovers in this Inter Cup game. A crowd of 3,547 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Colchester United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Tranmere Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Kevin James.
The pitch is in good condition.
Colchester United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Tranmere Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Kevin James.
0.00
0-0Colchester United kick off and get the match underway!
6.25
0-0Gary Power powers a long ball forward. Mark Boateng knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
9.54
0-0Mick Finney hits a low pass to Alfredo Lillo. Alfredo Lillo threads a neat ball through to Danny Tolley. Danny Tolley passes the ball forward but Mark Boateng is offside!
12.21
0-0Mick Finney threads a neat ball through to Les Lawton. Les Lawton kicks a strong pass forward to Mark Boateng. Mark Boateng plays a scrappy one-two with Peter Weaver and stumbles forward towards the goal... Mark Boateng shoots from just inside the box but somehow Eddie Stockdale manages to keep it out.
18.55
0-0Les Lawton deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Danny Tolley. Danny Tolley deftly passes the ball to Peter Weaver, releasing him through on goal. Peter Weaver muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
20.45
0-1Chris Palmer knocks the ball forward to Marcus Hamilton. Marcus Hamilton sees Tommy Moncur in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Tommy Moncur shoots from long range. The ball takes a deflection leaving Peter Davies with no chance!! Goal for Tranmere Rovers!
27.29
Sebastian Möller deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alfredo Lillo. With great vision, Alfredo Lillo plays the ball forward to Mark Boateng. Mark Boateng shoots from outside the area but it flies wide!
39.37
Les Lawton flicks the ball to his team mate, Danny Tolley. Danny Tolley knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Colchester United appear unchanged since the first half. Tranmere Rovers have changed their lineup with Gilles Priestley replacing Tommy Moncur.
45.00
Tranmere Rovers kick off the second half!
48.06
Les Lawton flicks a high pass forward to Mark Boateng who brings the ball under control. Mark Boateng shoots from long range but it goes wide for a goal kick.
55.42
Les Lawton chips the ball to his team mate, Peter Weaver. Peter Weaver cuts inside the box! Some good footwork from Peter Weaver provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Great keeping!
60.28
Chris Palmer makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Edward Windass. Edward Windass passes the ball forward to Paolo Clemence. Paolo Clemence makes a pass forward but Gilles Priestley makes his run far too early. Offside by a mile!
61.07
Les Lawton plays the ball forward to Peter Weaver. Peter Weaver shoots from outside the area. What a cracker!! Eddie Stockdale had no chance!! Goal for Colchester United!
66.42
Alfred Ljungberg knocks the ball forward to Mark Boateng. Mark Boateng threads the ball through to Danny Tolley but he's offside!
67.48
Les Lawton takes a long throw-in. Alfredo Lillo makes a probing pass to Danny Tolley. Danny Tolley advances inside the box! Danny Tolley cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Danny Tolley!
75.38
Alfred Ljungberg makes a simple pass to Danny Tolley. Danny Tolley cuts inside the box! Danny Tolley tries a spectacular strike but it whistles just wide of the post!
81.26
Alfred Ljungberg takes it forward alone. Alfred Ljungberg knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
83.11
2-1Gennaro Micillo catches Gilles Priestley on the ankles. Gennaro Micillo is warned by the referee! Gilles Priestley runs off the knock.
89.15
Les Lawton sees space and advances. Les Lawton plays a quick one-two with Danny Tolley and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Les Lawton provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Peter Weaver 61 Danny Tolley 67 | Tommy Moncur 20 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Danny Tolley of Colchester United |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Peter Davies (GK)
6
2. Sebastian Möller (DEF)
6
3. Mick Finney (DEF)
7
4. Gary Power (DEF)
6
5. Gennaro Micillo (DEF)
6
6. Les Lawton (MID)
8
7. Alfred Ljungberg (MID)
6
8. Alfredo Lillo (MID)
7
9. Danny Tolley (ATT)
9
10. Mark Boateng (ATT)
6
11. Peter Weaver (ATT)
8
12. Adam Joachim (DEF)
0
13. Aaron Barry (GK)
0
14. Jody Riggott (DEF)
0
1. Eddie Stockdale (GK)
6
2. Graham Smithe (DEF)
6
3. Peter Bastin (DEF)
6
4. Jacob Oakley (DEF)
6
5. Chris Palmer (DEF)
6
6. Marcus Hamilton (MID)
7
7. Craig Milligan (MID)
6
8. Edward Windass (MID)
6
9. Syd Potts (MID)
6
10. Tommy Moncur (ATT)
7
11. Paolo Clemence (ATT)
6
12. Dennis Shilton (GK)
0
13. Scott Robinson (GK)
0
14. Gilles Priestley (ATT)
6