Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
The air is cold and hail stones bounce off the ground here at Deva Stadium where Chester City play host to Tranmere Rovers. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Chester City and Tranmere Rovers are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Jody Dodd.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Chester City and Tranmere Rovers are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Jody Dodd.
0.00
0-0Tranmere Rovers kick off!
2.48
0-0Fernando Pastor flicks a high ball forward to Lucas Vergara who takes it down. Lucas Vergara controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
3.22
0-0Duncan Bowyer clumsily knocks into Alexandre Ramos. The referee brings Duncan Bowyer to one side and gives him a warning! Alexandre Ramos hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
9.46
1-0Zvonimir Tomic passes the ball forward to Stanley Proctor. Stanley Proctor knocks in a cross ball towards Eirik Kvarme. Eirik Kvarme gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Eirik Kvarme!
16.08
1-0Darren Boyd sees Christian Lindner in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Christian Lindner knocks the ball to his team mate, Noah Ritzinger. Noah Ritzinger cuts inside the box! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Noah Ritzinger provides some space. He unleashes a blazing shot at goal but it slams into the crowd!
21.18
Zvonimir Tomic flicks a high ball forward to Fernando Pastor who takes it down. Fernando Pastor flicks a high ball forward to Stanley Proctor who takes it down. Stanley Proctor sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
24.29
Steve Godber flicks a high pass forward. Pedro Fernandez collects the pass. Pedro Fernandez knocks in a cross ball towards Duncan Bowyer. Duncan Bowyer jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Tomek Pol gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous stop!
26.00
Malcolm Oakley flicks the ball to his team mate, Pedro Fernandez. Pedro Fernandez shoots from distance but it's drastically wayward!
27.33
Darren Boyd passes the ball forward to Christian Lindner. Christian Lindner shoots from 25 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
32.15
Nick Powell flicks a high pass forward. Malcolm Oakley controls it well on his chest. Malcolm Oakley threads a neat ball through to Pedro Fernandez. Pedro Fernandez shoots from 20 yards. Wonderful reactions from Tomek Pol keeps it out!
33.08
Steve Godber chips the ball to his team mate, Darren Boyd. Darren Boyd shoots from outside the area his aim is horrendously poor!
34.08
Christian Lindner makes a probing pass to Duncan Bowyer. Duncan Bowyer whips in a cross ball towards Noah Ritzinger. Noah Ritzinger flicks the ball with his head. Solid save from Tomek Pol. What a great pair of hands!
38.31
Alexandre Ramos comes in with a late challenge on Duncan Bowyer. Alexandre Ramos is given a warning by the referee! Duncan Bowyer hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
39.02
1-0Scott Stockdale pushes up the pitch. Scott Stockdale flicks the ball to his team mate, Stanley Proctor. Stanley Proctor knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Darren Salako.
40.45
Darren Boyd hits a low pass to Jon Kirkland. Jon Kirkland whips in a cross ball towards Christian Lindner. Christian Lindner jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Tomek Pol comfortably picks it out of the air!
42.08
Lucas Vergara kicks a strong pass forward to Dave Standing. Dave Standing whips in a cross ball towards Stanley Proctor. Stanley Proctor heads the ball goalwards. Nicolas Turek didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Chester City appear unchanged since the first half. Tranmere Rovers have changed their lineup with Shaun Adams replacing Malcolm Oakley. The Tranmere Rovers players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The whistle blows and Chester City get the second half underway!
47.11
1-0Nick Powell clumsily knocks into Richard Fox. The referee calls over Nick Powell and warns him to calm down! Richard Fox carries on, but is struggling a bit.
54.47
Scott Stockdale knocks the ball forward to Zvonimir Tomic. Zvonimir Tomic threads a neat ball through to Eirik Kvarme. Eirik Kvarme knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Nick Powell.
55.13
Shaun Adams advances with the ball. Shaun Adams finds some space and shoots from distance but it is miles over!
59.07
Darren Salako controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Steve Godber. Steve Godber knocks the ball to his team mate, Noah Ritzinger. Noah Ritzinger shoots from 25 yards but it flies just off target!
60.56
1-0Tranmere Rovers have made 2 substitutions with Ahmed Leclercq replacing Darren Salako and Greg Bishop replacing Noah Ritzinger and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-4-2 formation.
61.65
Steve Godber kicks a strong pass forward to Greg Bishop. Greg Bishop flicks a high pass forward. Pedro Fernandez collects the pass. Pedro Fernandez shoots from long range but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
69.20
1-0Scott Stockdale plays the ball forward to Wilfried Capron. Wilfried Capron runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Wilfried Capron passes the ball forward but Eirik Kvarme is offside!
71.24
Eirik Kvarme hacks Nick Powell from behind! Eirik Kvarme is warned by the referee! Nick Powell stretches but gets up unharmed.
72.58
Alexandre Ramos threads a neat ball through to Lucas Vergara. Lucas Vergara flicks a high pass forward to Dave Standing who brings the ball under control. Dave Standing shoots from distance. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
73.51
Fernando Pastor brings the ball forward. Fernando Pastor sees Lucas Vergara in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Lucas Vergara tries a spectacular long range effort. Nicolas Turek gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent save!
75.00
Fernando Pastor knocks the ball forward to Alexandre Ramos. Alexandre Ramos shoots from 25 yards but Nicolas Turek is on top of it.
77.52
Shaun Adams surges forward with the ball. Shaun Adams shoots from distance. Superb reactions from Tomek Pol. What a save!
78.46
Shaun Adams passes the ball forward to Greg Bishop. Greg Bishop controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
79.46
Lucas Vergara threads the ball through to Fernando Pastor. Fernando Pastor shoots from long range. It's miles wide!
85.36
Lucas Vergara threads the ball through to Eirik Kvarme. Eirik Kvarme makes a probing pass to Dave Standing but he's offside!
90.00
Fernando Pastor deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stanley Proctor. Stanley Proctor shoots from distance but it flies just off target!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
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Shots off Target
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Yellow Cards
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Possession
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Scorers
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Tomek Pol (GK)
9
2. Wilfried Capron (DEF)
6
3. Zvonimir Tomic (DEF)
7
4. Scott Stockdale (DEF)
7
5. Richard Fox (MID)
6
6. Lucas Vergara (MID)
8
7. Fernando Pastor (MID)
8
8. Alexandre Ramos (MID)
6
9. Dave Standing (ATT)
6
10. Stanley Proctor (ATT)
7
11. Eirik Kvarme (ATT)
8
12. Augusto Bordi (MID)
0
13. Stuart Patterson (ATT)
0
14. Ralph Goodwin (ATT)
0
1. Nicolas Turek (GK)
8
2. Darren Salako (DEF)
6
3. Steve Godber (DEF)
7
4. Nick Powell (DEF)
6
5. Duncan Bowyer (MID)
6
6. Christian Lindner (MID)
8
7. Darren Boyd (MID)
8
8. Malcolm Oakley (MID)
6
9. Jon Kirkland (ATT)
6
10. Noah Ritzinger (ATT)
6
11. Pedro Fernandez (ATT)
6
12. Ahmed Leclercq (DEF)
6
13. Shaun Adams (MID)
7
14. Greg Bishop (ATT)
6