Match Report


BlackpoolBlackpool     Tranmere RoversTranmere Rovers
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Jacob HaynesJ. Haynes51
G
captain1
G
57Steven Wright-PhillipsS. Wright-Phillips
Jody RodgersJ. Rodgers55
D
2
D
47Danny CarragherD. Carragher
Terry FroggattT. Froggatt54
D
3captain
D
47Emile PalmerE. Palmer
Martin MilliganM. Milligan43
D
4
D
44Eddie HigginbothamE. Higginbotham
Gilles DefoeG. Defoe40
D
5
M
57Les MustoeL. Mustoe
Des WalshD. Walsh36
D
6
M
52Ian BeckhamI. Beckham
Spencer HulmeS. Hulme63
M
7
M
46Wes Le TissierW. Le Tissier
Del ThirlwellD. Thirlwell56
M
8
M
43Marc MarsdenM. Marsden
Scott BoltonS. Bolton49
M
9
A
56Neil PallisterN. Pallister
Glynn KasperG. Kasper62
A
10
A
46Kemal MarrK. Marr
Teddy CotteeT. Cottee58
A
11
A
40Stuart Le SauxS. Le Saux
 
George AdamsG. Adams58
A
12
G
45Ian OliverI. Oliver
Brendan CoppingerB. Coppinger54
A
13
D
42John BowyerJ. Bowyer
Harry DelaneyH. Delaney53
A
14
D
40Jacob HollowayJ. Holloway

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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Bloomfield Road where Blackpool play host to Tranmere Rovers. A crowd of 2,878 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Blackpool are playing in a 5-3-2 formation while Tranmere Rovers appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Nigel Royce.


0.00
Blackpool kick off!
3.32
Del Thirlwell threads a neat ball through to Glynn Kasper. Glynn Kasper plays a scrappy one-two with Teddy Cottee and stumbles forward towards the goal... Glynn Kasper cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
4.10
Jody Rodgers deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Spencer Hulme. Spencer Hulme advances with the ball. Spencer Hulme knocks the ball to his team mate, Teddy Cottee. Teddy Cottee side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
12.40
Del Thirlwell kicks a strong pass forward to Teddy Cottee. Teddy Cottee lofts in a cross ball towards Glynn Kasper. Glynn Kasper flicks the ball with his head but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
14.51
Del Thirlwell threads the ball through to Glynn Kasper. Glynn Kasper lofts in a cross ball towards Teddy Cottee. Teddy Cottee knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent block by Danny Carragher!
16.37
Wes Le Tissier comes in with a late challenge on Del Thirlwell. Wes Le Tissier is shown the yellow card! Del Thirlwell stretches but gets up unharmed.
18.02
Ian Beckham flicks a high ball forward to Kemal Marr who takes it down. Kemal Marr knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
20.05
Scott Bolton makes a simple pass to Glynn Kasper. Glynn Kasper runs straight at the defence! Danny Carragher comes in with a late challenge on Glynn Kasper. Glynn Kasper appeals for a penalty! No says the ref!!
26.11
Ian Beckham threads a neat ball through to Kemal Marr. Kemal Marr threads the ball through to Neil Pallister but he's offside!
28.39
Blackpool are in full control of this game.
34.50
Terry Froggatt controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Spencer Hulme. Spencer Hulme flicks the ball to his team mate, Teddy Cottee. Teddy Cottee chips the ball to his team mate, Glynn Kasper. Glynn Kasper shows great control and tries a shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
40.22
Wes Le Tissier barges into Spencer Hulme. The referee brings Wes Le Tissier to one side and gives him a warning! Spencer Hulme hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Blackpool appear unchanged since the first half. Tranmere Rovers also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Tranmere Rovers kick off!
49.52
Eddie Higginbotham threads the ball through to Wes Le Tissier. Wes Le Tissier passes the ball forward to Kemal Marr. Kemal Marr shoots from long range but it's well over the bar!
51.01
Gilles Defoe sees Del Thirlwell in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Del Thirlwell controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Glynn Kasper. Glynn Kasper shoots from 25 yards but Steven Wright-Phillips reads it well. Superb keeping!
54.00
Danny Carragher sweeps the ball long. Stuart Le Saux shoots from long range. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
55.14
Danny Carragher catches Glynn Kasper on the ankles. Danny Carragher is given a warning by the referee! Glynn Kasper stretches but gets up unharmed.
60.15
Blackpool have made 3 substitutions with George Adams replacing Martin Milligan, Brendan Coppinger replacing Del Thirlwell and Harry Delaney replacing Teddy Cottee .
63.09
Scott Bolton controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Harry Delaney. Harry Delaney whips in a cross ball towards Glynn Kasper. Glynn Kasper directs the ball goalwards with his head but it's well over the bar!
65.49
Glynn Kasper clumsily knocks into Danny Carragher. Glynn Kasper is warned by the referee! Danny Carragher carries on, but is struggling a bit.
66.56
George Adams knocks the ball forward to Scott Bolton. Scott Bolton runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Scott Bolton whips in a cross ball towards Glynn Kasper. Glynn Kasper finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by Steven Wright-Phillips. Excellent save.
67.20
Spencer Hulme barges into Wes Le Tissier. Spencer Hulme is shown the yellow card! Wes Le Tissier grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
69.32
Scott Bolton knocks the ball to his team mate, Glynn Kasper. Glynn Kasper shoots from long range but it flies well off target!
71.03
Eddie Higginbotham brings the ball forward. Eddie Higginbotham makes a simple pass to Neil Pallister. Neil Pallister whips in a cross ball towards Stuart Le Saux. Stuart Le Saux finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
77.26
Tranmere Rovers have made a substitution with Jacob Holloway replacing Stuart Le Saux .
79.06
Jody Rodgers comes in with a late challenge on Jacob Holloway. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Jacob Holloway hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
84.07
Les Mustoe sees space and advances. Les Mustoe skips past Gilles Defoe! Les Mustoe shoots from just inside the box but it flies well off target!
85.40
Ian Beckham flicks the ball to his team mate, Kemal Marr. Kemal Marr knocks in a cross ball towards Jacob Holloway. Jacob Holloway is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but is denied by Jacob Haynes. Excellent save.
87.16
Spencer Hulme catches Marc Marsden on the ankles. Spencer Hulme is given a warning by the referee! Marc Marsden stretches but gets up unharmed.
89.11
Scott Bolton flicks a high pass forward. Glynn Kasper holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Glynn Kasper knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Steven Wright-Phillips who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Blackpool

Tranmere Rovers
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
4
1
Shots off Target
5
4
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
4
3
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
54.1%
45.9%
Play Area
24.7%
43.5%
31.8%

Scorers
Teddy Cottee 4

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Teddy Cottee of Blackpool

Match Ratings
1.Jacob Haynes (GK)
6
2.Jody Rodgers (DEF)yellow card
7
3.Terry Froggatt (DEF)
6
4.Martin Milligan (DEF)
6
5.Gilles Defoe (DEF)
6
6.Des Walsh (DEF)
6
7.Spencer Hulme (MID)yellow card
7
8.Del Thirlwell (MID)
7
9.Scott Bolton (MID)
9
10.Glynn Kasper (ATT)
8
11.Teddy Cottee (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.George Adams (ATT)
6
13.Brendan Coppinger (ATT)
6
14.Harry Delaney (ATT)
6

1.Steven Wright-Phillips (GK)
7
2.Danny Carragher (DEF)
6
3.Emile Palmer (DEF)
6
4.Eddie Higginbotham (DEF)
7
5.Les Mustoe (MID)
7
6.Ian Beckham (MID)
7
7.Wes Le Tissier (MID)yellow card
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.John Bowyer (DEF)
0
14.Jacob Holloway (DEF)
6