Match Report
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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Prenton Park where Tranmere Rovers play host to Crystal Palace. A crowd of 2,689 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Tranmere Rovers are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Crystal Palace appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Nigel Royce.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Tranmere Rovers are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Crystal Palace appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Nigel Royce.
0.00
Crystal Palace kick off!
2.23
Eddie Higginbotham makes a probing pass to Ian Beckham. Ian Beckham makes a simple pass to Kemal Marr. Kemal Marr knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Darius Wetherall.
3.44
Wes Le Tissier controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stuart Le Saux. Stuart Le Saux shoots from outside the area. Jody Ince effortlessly gets down and covers it.
4.56
Emile Palmer decides to run forward with the ball. Emile Palmer flicks the ball to his team mate, Kemal Marr. Kemal Marr rushes past Ben Benjamin! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Kemal Marr provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward but it flies wide!
6.07
Wes Le Tissier flicks a high ball forward to Stuart Le Saux who takes it down. Stuart Le Saux controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it rises well off target!
8.53
Marc Marsden sees Kemal Marr in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Kemal Marr plays a quick one-two with Stuart Le Saux and rushes in on goal... Kemal Marr makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it flies well off target!
12.08
Wes Le Tissier makes a simple pass to Kemal Marr. Kemal Marr knocks in a cross ball towards Neil Pallister. Neil Pallister is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
14.35
Wes Le Tissier sees Stuart Le Saux in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Stuart Le Saux shoots from distance. Jody Ince gets down and covers it.
18.19
Danny Carragher deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ian Beckham. Ian Beckham plays the ball forward to Stuart Le Saux. Stuart Le Saux knocks in a cross ball towards Kemal Marr. Kemal Marr makes a convincing header. The ball strikes Simon Hulme's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
19.47
Wes Le Tissier takes a quick corner, playing it short to Danny Carragher. Danny Carragher comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
20.56
Danny Carragher makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Wes Le Tissier. Wes Le Tissier threads a neat ball through to Kemal Marr. Kemal Marr makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stuart Le Saux but he's offside!
26.40
Gareth Vassell passes the ball forward to Syd Crooks. Syd Crooks tries a spectacular long range effort. What a cracker!! Steven Wright-Phillips had no chance!! Goal for Crystal Palace!
30.03
Wes Le Tissier controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Neil Pallister. Neil Pallister controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
40.53
Gareth Evans makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Danilo Marchegiani. Danilo Marchegiani flicks a high pass forward. Syd Crooks controls it well on his chest. Syd Crooks controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Steven Wright-Phillips gets down and covers it.
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. Crystal Palace have changed their lineup with Chris Watson replacing Darius Wetherall.
45.00
Tranmere Rovers kick off the second half!
47.28
Wes Le Tissier controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Neil Pallister. Neil Pallister sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies wide!
51.25
Gareth Vassell brings the ball forward. Gareth Vassell shoots from 25 yards but it slams into the crowd!
53.26
Wes Le Tissier makes an attacking run forward. Wes Le Tissier shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
54.55
Gareth Evans threads the ball through to Peter Burgess. Peter Burgess flicks a high ball forward to Syd Crooks who gracefully takes it down. Syd Crooks shoots from outside the area. Magnificent save by Steven Wright-Phillips!
59.30
Neil Pallister catches Chris Watson on the ankles. Neil Pallister is given a warning by the referee! Chris Watson runs off the knock.
60.32
Danilo Marchegiani makes a probing pass to Syd Crooks. With great vision, Syd Crooks plays the ball forward to Jonathan Winterburn who has made a great run into the box. Jonathan Winterburn looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
61.04
Emile Palmer chips the ball to his team mate, Marc Marsden. With imagination, Marc Marsden plays the ball forward to Kemal Marr. Kemal Marr knocks in a cross ball towards Neil Pallister. Neil Pallister knocks the ball goalwards with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
66.40
Chris Watson flicks a high ball forward to Graham Bailey who takes it down. Graham Bailey flicks a high pass forward to Jonathan Winterburn who brings the ball under control. Jonathan Winterburn tries a spectacular long range effort. Steven Wright-Phillips comfortably gets down and covers it.
69.58
Graham Bailey darts forward. Graham Bailey shoots from distance but it flies just wide!
73.58
Eddie Higginbotham hacks Syd Crooks from behind! Eddie Higginbotham is shown the yellow card! Syd Crooks stretches but gets up unharmed.
77.44
Tranmere Rovers have made a substitution with Jacob Holloway replacing Stuart Le Saux .Crystal Palace have made 2 substitutions with Eddie Dyer replacing Jonathan Winterburn and Gilles Smith replacing Syd Crooks .
78.45
Danny Carragher makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Les Mustoe. Les Mustoe passes the ball forward to Neil Pallister. Neil Pallister advances inside the box! Neil Pallister side-steps and rifles a shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
81.06
Wes Le Tissier kicks a strong pass forward to Neil Pallister. Neil Pallister lofts in a cross ball towards Jacob Holloway. Jacob Holloway rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it is miles over!
84.10
Simon Hulme surges forward with the ball. Simon Hulme flicks the ball to his team mate, Gilles Smith. Gilles Smith knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Eddie Higginbotham.
87.09
Les Mustoe kicks a strong pass forward to Neil Pallister. Neil Pallister rushes past Simon Hulme! Neil Pallister cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!! That's his third!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
6
4
Shots off Target
9
3
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
61.2%
38.8%
Play Area
25.9%
43.5%
30.6%
Scorers
Neil Pallister 61, 78, 87 | Syd Crooks 26 |
Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Neil Pallister of Tranmere Rovers |
Match Ratings
1. | Steven Wright-Phillips (GK) | 6 | |
2. | Danny Carragher (DEF) | 6 | |
3. | Emile Palmer (DEF) | 7 | |
4. | Eddie Higginbotham (DEF) | ![]() | 5 |
5. | Les Mustoe (MID) | 7 | |
6. | Ian Beckham (MID) | 6 | |
7. | Wes Le Tissier (MID) | 7 | |
8. | Marc Marsden (MID) | 6 | |
9. | Neil Pallister (ATT) | ![]() ![]() ![]() | 9 |
10. | Kemal Marr (ATT) | 7 | |
11. | Stuart Le Saux (ATT) | 6 | |
12. | Ian Oliver (GK) | 0 | |
13. | John Bowyer (DEF) | 0 | |
14. | Jacob Holloway (DEF) | 6 |
1. | Jody Ince (GK) | 6 | |
2. | Darius Wetherall (DEF) | 6 | |
3. | Simon Hulme (DEF) | 6 | |
4. | Gareth Evans (DEF) | 6 | |
5. | Ben Benjamin (DEF) | 6 | |
6. | Danilo Marchegiani (MID) | 6 | |
7. | Graham Bailey (MID) | 6 | |
8. | Peter Burgess (MID) | 6 | |
9. | Gareth Vassell (MID) | 7 | |
10. | Jonathan Winterburn (ATT) | 6 | |
11. | Syd Crooks (ATT) | ![]() | 7 |
12. | Chris Watson (ATT) | 6 | |
13. | Eddie Dyer (ATT) | 6 | |
14. | Gilles Smith (MID) | 6 |