Match Report


Tranmere RoversTranmere Rovers     AFC BournemouthAFC Bournemouth
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Steven Wright-PhillipsS. Wright-Phillips57
G
1
G
49Jason YoudsJ. Youds
Danny CarragherD. Carragher47
D
2
D
59Wayne StoneW. Stone
Eddie HigginbothamE. Higginbotham44
D
captain3captain
D
51Teddy BrittonT. Britton
John BowyerJ. Bowyer42
D
4
D
49Thierry NevilleT. Neville
Les MustoeL. Mustoe57
M
5
D
48Dion SalmonD. Salmon
Ian BeckhamI. Beckham52
M
6
M
52Scott PearceS. Pearce
Wes Le TissierW. Le Tissier46
M
7
M
44Ralph SheringhamR. Sheringham
Marc MarsdenM. Marsden43
M
8
M
39Kemal WalshK. Walsh
Neil PallisterN. Pallister56
A
9
A
60Eddie SinclairE. Sinclair
Kemal MarrK. Marr46
A
10
A
44Ross NewbyR. Newby
Stuart Le SauxS. Le Saux40
A
11
A
38Wes AllmanW. Allman
 
Ian OliverI. Oliver45
G
12
D
44James GalliJ. Galli
Jacob HollowayJ. Holloway40
D
13
D
44Jody StuartJ. Stuart
Paul SummerbellP. Summerbell40
M
14
G
44Graham BenaliG. Benali

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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Prenton Park where Tranmere Rovers play host to AFC Bournemouth. A crowd of 2,873 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Tranmere Rovers are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while AFC Bournemouth appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Joe Summerbell.


0.00
Tranmere Rovers kick off and get the match underway!
2.23
Thierry Neville makes a simple pass to Scott Pearce. Scott Pearce makes a probing pass to Eddie Sinclair. Eddie Sinclair tries a spectacular long range effort. It's miles wide!
9.09
Dion Salmon makes a simple pass to Ralph Sheringham. Ralph Sheringham threads the ball through to Eddie Sinclair. Eddie Sinclair whips in a cross ball towards Wes Allman. Wes Allman finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball strikes John Bowyer's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
12.05
Kemal Walsh makes a probing pass to Eddie Sinclair. Eddie Sinclair edges inside the box! Eddie Sinclair shoots from just inside the box. Steven Wright-Phillips gets down and covers it.
16.36
Ian Beckham flicks a high pass forward. Neil Pallister collects the pass. Neil Pallister shoots from 20 yards but it's a lousy effort!
21.23
Kemal Walsh flicks a high pass forward. Ross Newby collects the pass. Ross Newby knocks in a cross ball towards Wes Allman. Wes Allman directs the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Eddie Higginbotham happens to be in the right place to block it.
28.16
Ralph Sheringham threads a neat ball through to Ross Newby. Ross Newby sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
32.03
John Bowyer flicks a high ball forward to Ian Beckham who takes it down. Ian Beckham makes a probing pass to Neil Pallister. Neil Pallister shoots from long range but it's a woeful effort!
36.33
John Bowyer runs up as Danny Carragher takes the throw-in, skillfully chesting the ball down to his feet. John Bowyer flicks a high pass forward. Ian Beckham controls it well on his chest. Ian Beckham makes a probing pass to Stuart Le Saux. Stuart Le Saux shoots from 20 yards. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Great keeping!
40.01
Wes Le Tissier flicks a high pass forward. Kemal Marr collects the pass. Kemal Marr sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies just wide!
45.00
Dion Salmon sees Kemal Walsh in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Kemal Walsh chips the ball to his team mate, Wes Allman. Wes Allman knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Danny Carragher.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Tranmere Rovers appear unchanged since the first half. AFC Bournemouth also appear unchanged since the first half. The AFC Bournemouth players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
The second half starts with AFC Bournemouth kicking off!
47.40
Marc Marsden flicks the ball to his team mate, Neil Pallister. Neil Pallister lofts in a cross ball towards Kemal Marr. Kemal Marr makes a convincing header. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
51.13
Ian Beckham makes a beautiful solo run. Ian Beckham rushes past Thierry Neville! Some silky footwork from Ian Beckham provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Jason Youds easily gets down and covers it.
57.16
Kemal Walsh chips the ball to his team mate, Eddie Sinclair. Eddie Sinclair knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
61.37
Kemal Walsh sees a break and surges forward. Kemal Walsh knocks in a cross ball towards Eddie Sinclair. Eddie Sinclair makes a looping header on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
65.03
Eddie Higginbotham sees Ian Beckham in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ian Beckham makes a simple pass to Kemal Marr. Kemal Marr cuts inside the box! Kemal Marr rockets a shot on goal. Jason Youds gathers the ball up comfortably. Good save!
69.28
Marc Marsden kicks a strong pass forward to Kemal Marr. Kemal Marr knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
71.17
Teddy Britton takes it forward alone. Teddy Britton flicks a high pass forward to Eddie Sinclair who brings the ball under control. Eddie Sinclair lofts in a cross ball towards Ross Newby. Ross Newby connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it is deflected wide by Eddie Higginbotham.
72.59
It's a corner kick which Scott Pearce takes quickly, playing the ball short to Wayne Stone. Wayne Stone shows great control and tries a shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
75.16
Scott Pearce flicks a high pass forward. Ross Newby controls it well on his chest. Ross Newby shoots from long range. The ball comes in low, but Steven Wright-Phillips smothers it!
77.12
Tranmere Rovers have made a substitution with Paul Summerbell replacing Stuart Le Saux .
79.49
Scott Pearce threads a neat ball through to Eddie Sinclair. Eddie Sinclair knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Steven Wright-Phillips who gathers it comfortably.
83.15
Teddy Britton makes a strong solo run forward. Teddy Britton knocks the ball forward to Ross Newby. Ross Newby finds some space and shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
85.32
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
89.03
With imagination, Eddie Higginbotham picks a pass forward to Les Mustoe. Les Mustoe knocks the ball to his team mate, Neil Pallister. Neil Pallister shoots from outside the area. Jason Youds is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Tranmere Rovers

AFC Bournemouth
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
5
5
Shots off Target
3
5
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
57.8%
42.2%
Play Area
27.7%
43.4%
28.9%

Scorers
Kemal Marr 47
Neil Pallister 89

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Neil Pallister of Tranmere Rovers

Match Ratings
1.Steven Wright-Phillips (GK)
7
2.Danny Carragher (DEF)
6
3.Eddie Higginbotham (DEF)
7
4.John Bowyer (DEF)
7
5.Les Mustoe (MID)
7
6.Ian Beckham (MID)
9
7.Wes Le Tissier (MID)
6
8.Marc Marsden (MID)
7
9.Neil Pallister (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Kemal Marr (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Stuart Le Saux (ATT)
6
 
12.Ian Oliver (GK)
0
13.Jacob Holloway (DEF)
0
14.Paul Summerbell (MID)
6

1.Jason Youds (GK)
7
2.Wayne Stone (DEF)
6
3.Teddy Britton (DEF)
7
4.Thierry Neville (DEF)
6
5.Dion Salmon (DEF)
6
6.Scott Pearce (MID)
6
7.Ralph Sheringham (MID)
6
8.Kemal Walsh (MID)
7
9.Eddie Sinclair (ATT)
7
10.Ross Newby (ATT)
6
11.Wes Allman (ATT)
6
 
12.James Galli (DEF)
0
13.Jody Stuart (DEF)
0
14.Graham Benali (GK)
0