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 Rotherham United. A crowd of 9,289 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Tranmere Rovers are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Rotherham United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Teddy Dublin.
The pitch is in great condition.
Tranmere Rovers are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Rotherham United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Teddy Dublin.
0.00
0-0Rotherham United kick off the first half!
3.44
0-0Marshall Thompson hits a low pass to Isaiah Dublin. Isaiah Dublin passes the ball forward to Oleg Croft. Oleg Croft shoots from 20 yards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
6.27
0-0Marshall Thompson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Oleg Croft. Oleg Croft whips in a cross ball towards Guido Piovani. With a superhuman jump, Guido Piovani connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but somehow Nicolas Turek manages to keep it out.
9.32
Graham Defoe knocks the ball forward to Robert Jackson. Robert Jackson threads a neat ball through to Guido Piovani. Guido Piovani shoots from outside the area. Nicolas Turek gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
12.20
Marshall Thompson hits a low pass to Oleg Croft. Oleg Croft shoots from distance his aim is horrendously poor!
14.35
0-0Christian Lindner hacks Oleg Croft from behind! Christian Lindner is given a warning by the referee! Oleg Croft carries on, but is struggling a bit.
15.55
Graeme Mills makes a probing pass to Guido Piovani. Guido Piovani shoots from long range but is denied by Nicolas Turek. Excellent save.
18.11
Nick Powell controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Duncan Bowyer. Duncan Bowyer makes a probing pass to Ian Banks. Ian Banks shoots from outside the area. The ball comes in low, but Christopher Engler smothers it!
21.36
0-1Robert Jackson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Eusebio Natali. Eusebio Natali knocks in a cross ball towards Robert Jackson. Robert Jackson is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Robert Jackson scores for Rotherham United!!
28.00
0-1Christian Lindner hacks Gareth Mason from behind! Christian Lindner is given another warning by the referee! Gareth Mason runs off the knock.
32.15
Graham Defoe flicks a high pass forward to Isaiah Dublin who brings the ball under control. Isaiah Dublin makes a simple pass to Eusebio Natali. Eusebio Natali lofts in a cross ball towards Graeme Mills. Graeme Mills is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
42.31
Steve Godber chips the ball to his team mate, Duncan Bowyer. Duncan Bowyer runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Duncan Bowyer lofts in a cross ball towards Ian Banks. Ian Banks jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but is denied by Christopher Engler. Excellent save.
44.18
0-1Seeing a gap ahead, Ian Banks picks a pass forward to Greg Bishop. Greg Bishop knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Chris Scowcroft.
45.00
Christian Lindner makes a probing pass to Pedro Fernandez. Pedro Fernandez shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Christopher Engler!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Tranmere Rovers appear unchanged since the first half. Rotherham United also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with Tranmere Rovers kicking off!
47.30
Christian Lindner flicks a high pass forward. Pedro Fernandez controls it well on his chest. Pedro Fernandez controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies just wide!
48.31
Nick Powell threads a neat ball through to Oleg Waters. Oleg Waters runs straight at the opposition's defence. Oleg Waters shoots from outside the area. Christopher Engler gathers the ball up comfortably. Good keeping!
49.07
Showing great composure, Steve Godber laces a weighted ball forward to Shaun Adams. Shaun Adams passes the ball forward to Duncan Bowyer. Duncan Bowyer whips in a cross ball towards Greg Bishop. Greg Bishop whips the ball goalwards with his head. Christopher Engler didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
57.42
Darren Salako flicks a high pass forward. Ian Banks controls it well on his chest. Ian Banks deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Oleg Waters. Oleg Waters skips past Marshall Thompson! Oleg Waters muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it flies wide!
59.47
Nick Powell controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Christian Lindner. Christian Lindner controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Greg Bishop. Greg Bishop shoots from 20 yards but Christopher Engler is on top of it.
60.01
0-1Tranmere Rovers have made 2 substitutions with Paul Montague replacing Steve Godber and Jon Kirkland replacing Greg Bishop .Rotherham United have made a substitution with James Roberts replacing Marshall Thompson .
63.38
Oleg Waters runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Oleg Waters lofts in a cross ball towards Ian Banks. Ian Banks finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
66.04
Duncan Bowyer threads the ball through to Christian Lindner. Christian Lindner sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Superb keeping!
67.15
Christian Lindner hits a low pass to Oleg Waters. Oleg Waters shoots from 20 yards but it flies just wide!
69.43
Graeme Mills knocks the ball to his team mate, Eusebio Natali. Eusebio Natali sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Nicolas Turek gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous save!
72.26
1-1Isaiah Dublin advances with the ball. Isaiah Dublin passes the ball forward but Eusebio Natali is offside!
77.01
Pedro Fernandez barges into Graham Defoe. Pedro Fernandez is warned by the referee! Graham Defoe hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
79.05
Oleg Waters flicks a high pass forward to Shaun Adams who brings the ball under control. Shaun Adams lofts in a cross ball towards Jon Kirkland. Jon Kirkland heads the ball goalwards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
81.55
Gareth Mason knocks the ball to his team mate, Isaiah Dublin. Isaiah Dublin passes the ball forward to Oleg Croft. Oleg Croft puts a great ball through. Eusebio Natali runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
87.12
Oleg Waters plays the ball forward to Ian Banks. Ian Banks deftly passes the ball to Jon Kirkland, releasing him through on goal. Jon Kirkland makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Jon Kirkland scores for Tranmere Rovers!!
90.00
Isaiah Dublin threads the ball through to Eusebio Natali. Eusebio Natali knocks in a cross ball towards Robert Jackson. Robert Jackson is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
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
| Ian Banks 63 Jon Kirkland 87 | Robert Jackson 21 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Nicolas Turek (GK)
8
2. Steve Godber (DEF)
6
3. Darren Salako (DEF)
6
4. Nick Powell (DEF)
6
5. Oleg Waters (MID)
8
6. Christian Lindner (MID)
6
7. Duncan Bowyer (MID)
7
8. Shaun Adams (MID)
6
9. Ian Banks (ATT)
9
10. Greg Bishop (ATT)
6
11. Pedro Fernandez (ATT)
6
12. Paul Montague (DEF)
6
13. Scott White (MID)
0
14. Jon Kirkland (ATT)
7
1. Christopher Engler (GK)
8
2. Chris Scowcroft (DEF)
6
3. Marshall Thompson (DEF)
6
4. Graham Defoe (DEF)
6
5. Gareth Mason (DEF)
6
6. Graeme Mills (MID)
6
7. Isaiah Dublin (MID)
7
8. Robert Jackson (MID)
8
9. Guido Piovani (ATT)
7
10. Eusebio Natali (ATT)
7
11. Oleg Croft (ATT)
6
12. James Roberts (MID)
6
13. Alfred Mustoe (MID)
0
14. Mick Prior (MID)
0