Match Report


Tranmere RoversTranmere Rovers     Swindon TownSwindon Town
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Steven Wright-PhillipsS. Wright-Phillips57
G
1
G
41Dion PowellD. Powell
Danny CarragherD. Carragher47
D
2
D
46Alistair MarshallA. Marshall
Emile PalmerE. Palmer47
D
captain3
D
42Joe ForbesJ. Forbes
Eddie HigginbothamE. Higginbotham44
D
4
D
40Eoin ShieldsE. Shields
Les MustoeL. Mustoe57
M
5
D
37Phil LinekerP. Lineker
Ian BeckhamI. Beckham52
M
6
M
59Peter HackworthP. Hackworth
Wes Le TissierW. Le Tissier46
M
7captain
M
51Gary CookeG. Cooke
Marc MarsdenM. Marsden43
M
8
M
48Matt BattyM. Batty
Neil PallisterN. Pallister56
A
9
M
43Tommy AndrewsT. Andrews
Kemal MarrK. Marr46
A
10
A
48Matt ShieldsM. Shields
Stuart Le SauxS. Le Saux40
A
11
A
46Steven MarrS. Marr
 
Ian OliverI. Oliver45
G
12
A
42Eddie GardnerE. Gardner
John BowyerJ. Bowyer42
D
13
A
42Jody GriffinJ. Griffin
Joe LumsdonJ. Lumsdon41
D
14
A
41Mark DeaneM. Deane

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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Prenton Park where Tranmere Rovers play host to Swindon Town. A crowd of 2,684 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Tranmere Rovers are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Swindon Town appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Nigel Royce.


0.00
The first half starts with Swindon Town kicking off!
2.40
Eoin Shields flicks a high pass forward. Matt Batty controls it well on his chest. Matt Batty knocks the ball forward to Matt Shields. Matt Shields whips in a cross ball towards Steven Marr. Steven Marr connects with a diving header. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
3.21
Ian Beckham flicks a high pass forward to Neil Pallister who brings the ball under control. Neil Pallister finds some space and shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Dion Powell!
6.28
Eddie Higginbotham flicks a high pass forward to Ian Beckham who brings the ball under control. Ian Beckham knocks the ball forward to Stuart Le Saux. Stuart Le Saux finds some space and shoots from distance. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
8.37
Gary Cooke catches Marc Marsden on the ankles. The referee calls over Gary Cooke and shows him a yellow card! Marc Marsden runs off the knock.
9.11
Eddie Higginbotham sees space and advances. Eddie Higginbotham hits a low pass to Kemal Marr. Kemal Marr knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Eoin Shields.
15.43
Steven Marr hacks Eddie Higginbotham from behind! The referee warns Steven Marr to calm down! Eddie Higginbotham gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
16.47
Gary Cooke threads a neat ball through to Steven Marr. Steven Marr shoots from outside the area. It's miles wide!
21.23
Tommy Andrews catches Les Mustoe on the ankles. The referee calls over Tommy Andrews and shows him a yellow card! Les Mustoe carries on, but is struggling a bit.
26.33
Danny Carragher plays the ball forward to Wes Le Tissier. Wes Le Tissier flicks a high pass forward. Kemal Marr collects the pass. Kemal Marr lofts in a cross ball towards Neil Pallister. Neil Pallister directs the ball goalwards with his head but it is miles over!
28.20
Marc Marsden flicks a high pass forward to Stuart Le Saux who brings the ball under control. Stuart Le Saux runs straight at the defence! Stuart Le Saux takes a shot at goal. Stuart Le Saux scores for Tranmere Rovers!!
32.44
Matt Batty takes a quick throw-in, which Gary Cooke takes on the chest. Gary Cooke sees Steven Marr in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Steven Marr shoots from 25 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
33.49
Ian Beckham comes in with a late challenge on Gary Cooke. The referee warns Ian Beckham to calm down! Gary Cooke runs off the knock.
36.24
Emile Palmer flicks a high pass forward. Ian Beckham controls it well on his chest. Ian Beckham threads a neat ball through to Stuart Le Saux. Stuart Le Saux whips in a cross ball towards Neil Pallister. Neil Pallister flicks the ball with his head. Dion Powell manages to gather it.
38.57
Eddie Higginbotham hacks Steven Marr from behind! Eddie Higginbotham is shown the yellow card! Steven Marr stretches but gets up unharmed.
39.10
Phil Lineker flicks the ball to his team mate, Peter Hackworth. Peter Hackworth knocks the ball to his team mate, Matt Shields. Matt Shields shoots from 20 yards but it flies just wide!
44.40
Marc Marsden makes an attacking run forward. Marc Marsden knocks in a cross ball towards Stuart Le Saux. Stuart Le Saux connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Dion Powell picks it out of the air!
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. Swindon Town also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Tranmere Rovers get the second half underway!
47.36
Les Mustoe flicks a high pass forward. Kemal Marr collects the pass. Kemal Marr makes a probing pass between the defence to Stuart Le Saux. Some good footwork from Stuart Le Saux provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
60.42
Tranmere Rovers have made 2 substitutions with Ian Oliver replacing Emile Palmer and John Bowyer replacing Wes Le Tissier .
63.25
Eddie Higginbotham catches Steven Marr on the ankles. The referee brings Eddie Higginbotham to one side and gives him a warning! Steven Marr runs off the knock.
66.32
Gary Cooke hacks Marc Marsden from behind! Gary Cooke is given a warning by the referee! Marc Marsden runs off the knock.
67.41
Les Mustoe flicks a high pass forward. Kemal Marr controls it well on his chest. Kemal Marr kicks a strong pass forward to Neil Pallister but the referee indicates it's offside!
69.07
Eddie Higginbotham comes in with a late challenge on Matt Shields. Eddie Higginbotham is warned by the referee again! Matt Shields stretches but gets up unharmed.
73.25
Peter Hackworth sees Steven Marr in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Steven Marr tries a spectacular long range effort. It curls slightly but Steven Wright-Phillips manages to gather it.
77.39
Tranmere Rovers have made a substitution with Joe Lumsdon replacing Stuart Le Saux .
79.41
Tommy Andrews sees Matt Shields in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Matt Shields shoots from 25 yards but it rises well off target!
83.04
Peter Hackworth kicks a strong pass forward to Matt Shields. Matt Shields whips in a cross ball towards Steven Marr. Steven Marr connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it flies well off target!
84.33
Gary Cooke flicks a high ball forward to Steven Marr who gracefully takes it down. Steven Marr knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Eddie Higginbotham.
87.25
Phil Lineker hits a low pass to Peter Hackworth. Peter Hackworth hits a low pass to Matt Shields. Matt Shields knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ian Oliver.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Tranmere Rovers

Swindon Town
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
6
1
Shots off Target
1
6
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
4
4
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
43.2%
56.8%
Play Area
31.1%
45.9%
23%

Scorers
Stuart Le Saux 28, 47

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Stuart Le Saux of Tranmere Rovers

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

1.Dion Powell (GK)
7
2.Alistair Marshall (DEF)
6
3.Joe Forbes (DEF)
6
4.Eoin Shields (DEF)
6
5.Phil Lineker (DEF)
6
6.Peter Hackworth (MID)
6
7.Gary Cooke (MID)yellow card
6
8.Matt Batty (MID)
6
9.Tommy Andrews (MID)yellow card
5
10.Matt Shields (ATT)
6
11.Steven Marr (ATT)
6
 
12.Eddie Gardner (ATT)
0
13.Jody Griffin (ATT)
0
14.Mark Deane (ATT)
0