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 Shrewsbury Town. A crowd of 2,564 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Tranmere Rovers and Shrewsbury Town are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Julian May.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Tranmere Rovers and Shrewsbury Town are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Julian May.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Tranmere Rovers kick off!
8.55
0-0Edward Windass flicks the ball to his team mate, Tommy Moncur. Tommy Moncur finds some space and shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
9.50
0-0Marcus Hamilton passes the ball forward to Paolo Clemence. Paolo Clemence knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Darius Armstrong.
12.06
0-0David Froggatt clumsily knocks into Edward Windass. The referee warns David Froggatt to calm down! Edward Windass grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
18.11
0-0David Froggatt passes the ball forward to Ashley Cole. Ashley Cole whips in a cross ball towards Gavin Griffin. Glynn Kanu hacks Gavin Griffin from behind! Gavin Griffin appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
22.05
Simon Mendonca kicks a strong pass forward to Ashley Cole. Ashley Cole sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies wide!
24.24
0-0Wayne Wright-Phillips comes in with a late challenge on Gavin Griffin. Wayne Wright-Phillips is given a warning by the referee! Gavin Griffin hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
24.24
0-0Free kick to Shrewsbury Town just outside the area...
25.49
David Froggatt takes a short run up and drives a low ball which goes under the wall. The keeper is in a good position and gathers the ball.
28.47
Simon Mendonca threads a neat ball through to Ashley Cole. Ashley Cole whips in a cross ball towards Gavin Griffin. Gavin Griffin flicks the ball with his head but it is shockingly off target!
33.54
Robert Dryden flicks a high pass forward to Tommy Moncur who brings the ball under control. Tommy Moncur knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Syd Sherwood who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Tranmere Rovers have changed their lineup with Richard Stewart replacing Tommy Moncur. Shrewsbury Town appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Shrewsbury Town kick off!
47.51
David Froggatt advances with the ball. David Froggatt shoots from outside the area but slams it into the crowd!
54.54
Norman Williamson flicks the ball to his team mate, Richard Stewart. Richard Stewart shoots from long range but he balloons it over the crossbar!
55.06
Darius Armstrong deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Peter Cooper. Peter Cooper makes an attacking run forward. Peter Cooper shoots from long range. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
57.54
David Froggatt makes a probing pass to Ashley Cole. Ashley Cole lofts in a cross ball towards Gavin Griffin. Gavin Griffin makes a looping header on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
59.48
Wayne Wright-Phillips makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Robert Dryden. Robert Dryden flicks a high pass forward to Richard Stewart who brings the ball under control. Richard Stewart 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!
60.44
0-0Ian Beckham clumsily knocks into Richard Stewart. Ian Beckham is shown the yellow card! Richard Stewart stretches but gets up unharmed.
63.11
Wayne Wright-Phillips barges into Simon Mendonca. The referee calls over Wayne Wright-Phillips again and warns him to calm down! Simon Mendonca carries on, but is struggling a bit.
75.10
Norman Williamson barges into Peter Cooper. The referee calls over Norman Williamson and shows him a yellow card! Peter Cooper runs off the knock.
78.41
Seth Gascoigne deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gavin Griffin. Gavin Griffin knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jacob Oakley.
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
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Wayne Wright-Phillips of Tranmere Rovers |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Scott Robinson (GK)
7
2. Graham Smithe (DEF)
6
3. Jacob Oakley (DEF)
6
4. Wayne Wright-Phillips (DEF)
8
5. Glynn Kanu (DEF)
7
6. Robert Dryden (MID)
7
7. Norman Williamson (MID)
5
8. Marcus Hamilton (MID)
7
9. Edward Windass (MID)
6
10. Tommy Moncur (ATT)
7
11. Paolo Clemence (ATT)
6
12. Dennis Shilton (GK)
0
13. Gilles Priestley (ATT)
0
14. Richard Stewart (GK)
6
1. Syd Sherwood (GK)
6
2. Damien Morris (DEF)
6
3. Stan Kerr (DEF)
6
4. Ian Beckham (DEF)
4
5. Darius Armstrong (DEF)
7
6. David Froggatt (MID)
8
7. Simon Mendonca (MID)
8
8. Seth Gascoigne (MID)
6
9. Peter Cooper (MID)
7
10. Ashley Cole (ATT)
8
11. Gavin Griffin (ATT)
6
12. Peter Kanu (MID)
0
13. Nigel Cottee (ATT)
0
14. Teddy Dyer (ATT)
0