Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Prenton Park where Tranmere Rovers play host to Grimsby Town. A crowd of 2,804 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Tranmere Rovers are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Grimsby Town appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Neil Vernazza.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Tranmere Rovers are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Grimsby Town appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Neil Vernazza.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Tranmere Rovers get the match underway!
10.51
0-0Joe Swift catches Dale McManaman on the ankles. Joe Swift is given a warning by the referee! Dale McManaman hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
12.28
0-0Dale McManaman hits it upfield. Carl Murphy plays a scrappy one-two with Tommy Moncur and stumbles forward towards the goal... Carl Murphy comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice keeping!
21.03
0-0Matthew Pearson sees Steve Jess in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Steve Jess skips past Wayne Wright-Phillips! Steve Jess comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but he balloons it over the crossbar!
22.26
0-0Matthew Pearson flicks the ball to his team mate, Joe Swift. Joe Swift knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by John Williamson.
24.00
John Williamson passes the ball forward to Marcus Hamilton. Showing composure, Marcus Hamilton laces a through ball forward to Tommy Moncur. Tommy Moncur knocks in a cross ball towards Carl Murphy. Carl Murphy makes a deft header. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
38.14
Gary Young deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Steve Jess. Steve Jess edges inside the box! Steve Jess shoots from just inside the box. Magnificent save by Scott Robinson!
45.00
0-0Francis Allibert flicks a high pass forward. Fredrik Heskey controls it well on his chest. Fredrik Heskey makes a probing pass to Steve Jess but he's offside!
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 Arthur Wetherall replacing Tommy Moncur. Grimsby Town appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Grimsby Town kick off!
67.13
Gary Young makes a run forward as Matthew Pearson takes the throw-in. Gary Young skillfully chests the ball down. Gary Young kicks a strong pass forward to Fredrik Heskey. Fredrik Heskey makes a probing pass between the defence to Steve Jess. Steve Jess takes a shot at goal. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Grimsby Town are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
71.50
Norman Williamson changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Norman Williamson runs straight at the defence! Norman Williamson looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
77.05
Matthew Pearson knocks the ball to his team mate, Joe Swift. Joe Swift shoots from long range but it curls horrendously wide!
83.07
John Williamson flicks the ball to his team mate, Marcus Hamilton. Marcus Hamilton kicks a strong pass forward to Arthur Wetherall. Arthur Wetherall advances inside the box! Arthur Wetherall tries a spectacular strike. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
84.40
Francis Allibert flicks a high ball forward to Joe Swift who takes it down. Joe Swift threads the ball through to Steve Jess but he's offside!
85.04
Francis Allibert makes an attacking run forward. Francis Allibert plays a scrappy one-two with Fredrik Heskey and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Francis Allibert provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it is miles over!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Francis Allibert of Grimsby Town |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Scott Robinson (GK)
6
2. Graham Smithe (DEF)
6
3. Dale McManaman (DEF)
7
4. Wayne Wright-Phillips (DEF)
6
5. John Williamson (DEF)
8
6. Robert Dryden (MID)
6
7. Norman Williamson (MID)
8
8. Marcus Hamilton (MID)
7
9. Edward Windass (MID)
6
10. Tommy Moncur (ATT)
6
11. Carl Murphy (ATT)
6
12. Richard Stewart (GK)
0
13. Gilles Priestley (ATT)
0
14. Arthur Wetherall (MID)
8
1. David Burbage (GK)
6
2. Damien Robinson (DEF)
6
3. Dean Harrison (DEF)
6
4. Jody Lockley (DEF)
6
5. Gary Young (MID)
6
6. Francis Allibert (MID)
9
7. Matthew Pearson (MID)
7
8. Graham Tiler (MID)
6
9. Steve Jess (ATT)
8
10. Fredrik Heskey (ATT)
6
11. Joe Swift (ATT)
5
12. Ian Lockley (GK)
0
13. Greg Moss (DEF)
0
14. Isaiah Minto (ATT)
0