Match Report


Torquay UnitedTorquay United     Tranmere RoversTranmere Rovers
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Chris ThatcherC. Thatcher43
G
1
G
57Steven Wright-PhillipsS. Wright-Phillips
Darius UnsworthD. Unsworth57
D
2
D
47Danny CarragherD. Carragher
Peter MacleanP. Maclean55
D
3captain
D
47Emile PalmerE. Palmer
Warren GordonW. Gordon53
D
4
D
42John BowyerJ. Bowyer
Alexander HöferA. Höfer51
D
5
M
57Les MustoeL. Mustoe
Anthony GordonA. Gordon51
M
6
M
52Ian BeckhamI. Beckham
Adam BrownA. Brown51
M
7
M
46Wes Le TissierW. Le Tissier
Neil HendryN. Hendry45
M
8
M
43Marc MarsdenM. Marsden
Damien McleodD. Mcleod57
A
9
A
56Neil PallisterN. Pallister
Craig StandingC. Standing54
A
captain10
A
46Kemal MarrK. Marr
Paul DuberryP. Duberry49
A
11
A
40Stuart Le SauxS. Le Saux
 
Gary PalmerG. Palmer51
D
12
G
45Ian OliverI. Oliver
Jose SemedoJ. Semedo48
D
13
D
40Jacob HollowayJ. Holloway
Edward CleggE. Clegg45
D
14
M
40Paul SummerbellP. Summerbell

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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Plainmoor Ground where Torquay United play host to Tranmere Rovers. Its a sell-out today with the 3,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Torquay United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Tranmere Rovers appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Thierry Armstrong.


0.00
The whistle blows and Torquay United kick off!
2.50
Neil Pallister catches Peter Maclean on the ankles. The referee calls over Neil Pallister and warns him to calm down! Peter Maclean hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
6.49
Anthony Gordon makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Craig Standing. Craig Standing knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
8.31
Ian Beckham threads a neat ball through to Neil Pallister. Neil Pallister knocks in a cross ball towards Kemal Marr. Kemal Marr makes a looping header on goal but it rises well off target!
10.12
Anthony Gordon passes the ball forward to Damien Mcleod. Damien Mcleod knocks in a cross ball towards Craig Standing. Craig Standing connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
16.38
Darius Unsworth makes a simple pass to Neil Hendry. Neil Hendry decides to run forward with the ball. Neil Hendry sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's miles wide!
18.54
Danny Carragher makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Les Mustoe. Les Mustoe brings the ball forward. Les Mustoe passes the ball forward to Stuart Le Saux. Stuart Le Saux makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
21.46
Anthony Gordon makes a simple pass to Damien Mcleod. Damien Mcleod sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
24.22
Wes Le Tissier flicks a high pass forward. Neil Pallister controls it well on his chest. Neil Pallister shoots from long range but it is miles over!
27.17
Anthony Gordon controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Paul Duberry. Paul Duberry controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Steven Wright-Phillips comfortably gets down and covers it.
34.55
Neil Pallister clumsily knocks into Warren Gordon. The referee brings Neil Pallister to one side and gives him another warning! Warren Gordon carries on, but is struggling a bit.
42.25
Neil Hendry knocks the ball forward to Craig Standing. Craig Standing passes the ball forward but Damien Mcleod is offside!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Torquay United appear unchanged since the first half. Tranmere Rovers also appear unchanged since the first half. The Torquay United players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
Tranmere Rovers kick off and get the second half underway!
48.47
Neil Hendry flicks a high ball forward to Damien Mcleod who takes it down. Damien Mcleod rushes past Emile Palmer! Damien Mcleod rockets a shot on goal. Damien Mcleod scores for Torquay United!!
51.28
Ian Beckham sees Neil Pallister in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Neil Pallister knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
57.19
Marc Marsden plays the ball forward to Neil Pallister. Neil Pallister knocks in a cross ball towards Kemal Marr. Kemal Marr whips the ball goalwards with his head but it is shockingly off target!
61.24
Seeing a gap ahead, Neil Hendry plays the ball forward to Paul Duberry. Paul Duberry shoots from distance but it's a lousy effort!
63.28
Warren Gordon makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Neil Hendry. Neil Hendry makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Damien Mcleod. Damien Mcleod tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
66.13
John Bowyer clumsily knocks into Paul Duberry. The referee brings John Bowyer to one side and gives him a warning! Paul Duberry runs off the knock.
71.48
Anthony Gordon threads a neat ball through to Damien Mcleod. Damien Mcleod whips in a cross ball towards Craig Standing. Craig Standing jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it whistles just wide of the post!
72.23
Les Mustoe barges into Neil Hendry. The referee brings Les Mustoe to one side and gives him a warning! Neil Hendry runs off the knock.
77.01
Tranmere Rovers have made a substitution with Paul Summerbell replacing Stuart Le Saux .
79.16
Warren Gordon knocks the ball to his team mate, Anthony Gordon. Showing composure, Anthony Gordon plays the ball forward to Paul Duberry. Paul Duberry passes the ball forward but Craig Standing is offside!
83.05
John Bowyer knocks the ball forward to Les Mustoe. Les Mustoe deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Paul Summerbell. Paul Summerbell sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
84.34
John Bowyer hits a low pass to Les Mustoe. Les Mustoe makes a beautiful solo run. Les Mustoe lofts in a cross ball towards Paul Summerbell. Paul Summerbell is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
89.55
Ian Beckham catches Neil Hendry on the ankles. The referee calls over Ian Beckham and warns him to calm down! Neil Hendry hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
Danny Carragher deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Wes Le Tissier. Wes Le Tissier darts forward. Wes Le Tissier plays a one-two with Paul Summerbell and advances towards the goal... Wes Le Tissier comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 12 yards out but Chris Thatcher reads it well. He makes it look easy!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Torquay United

Tranmere Rovers
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
3
1
Shots off Target
5
6
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
0
5
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
53.6%
46.4%
Play Area
27.5%
46.4%
26.1%

Scorers
Damien Mcleod 48, 63

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Damien Mcleod of Torquay United

Match Ratings
1.Chris Thatcher (GK)
6
2.Darius Unsworth (DEF)
6
3.Peter Maclean (DEF)
6
4.Warren Gordon (DEF)
6
5.Alexander Höfer (DEF)
6
6.Anthony Gordon (MID)
7
7.Adam Brown (MID)
6
8.Neil Hendry (MID)
8
9.Damien Mcleod (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
10.Craig Standing (ATT)
6
11.Paul Duberry (ATT)
6
 
12.Gary Palmer (DEF)
0
13.Jose Semedo (DEF)
0
14.Edward Clegg (DEF)
0

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