Match Report


Tranmere RoversTranmere Rovers     Grimsby TownGrimsby Town
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Steven Wright-PhillipsS. Wright-Phillips57
G
1
G
47John MilburnJ. Milburn
Danny CarragherD. Carragher47
D
2
D
59Robert HuckerbyR. Huckerby
Emile PalmerE. Palmer47
D
captain3
D
50Patrick CutlerP. Cutler
Eddie HigginbothamE. Higginbotham44
D
4
D
47Syd Le TissierS. Le Tissier
Les MustoeL. Mustoe57
M
5
M
59Hugo LeonH. Leon
Ian BeckhamI. Beckham52
M
6
M
47Don NaysmithD. Naysmith
Wes Le TissierW. Le Tissier46
M
7
M
45James SouthgateJ. Southgate
Marc MarsdenM. Marsden43
M
8
M
38Neil BarrettN. Barrett
Neil PallisterN. Pallister56
A
9
A
57Nicholas MidgleyN. Midgley
Kemal MarrK. Marr46
A
10captain
A
45Kai PrantlK. Prantl
Stuart Le SauxS. Le Saux40
A
11
A
40Seth JamesS. James
 
Ian OliverI. Oliver45
G
12
D
47Joe SummerbellJ. Summerbell
John BowyerJ. Bowyer42
D
13
G
45Wayne BrandW. Brand
Joe LumsdonJ. Lumsdon41
D
14
D
43Norman StampN. Stamp

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Prenton Park where Tranmere Rovers play host to Grimsby Town. A crowd of 2,825 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Tranmere Rovers and Grimsby Town are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Jason Middleton.


0.00
Grimsby Town kick off!
3.01
Syd Le Tissier chips the ball to his team mate, Neil Barrett. Neil Barrett flicks the ball to his team mate, Kai Prantl. Kai Prantl knocks in a cross ball towards Nicholas Midgley. Nicholas Midgley powers a header at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
6.28
Don Naysmith threads a neat ball through to Nicholas Midgley. Nicholas Midgley controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
14.50
Don Naysmith clumsily knocks into Wes Le Tissier. The referee calls over Don Naysmith and shows him a yellow card! Wes Le Tissier runs off the knock.
16.59
With some swift thinking, Neil Barrett plays the ball forward to Kai Prantl. Kai Prantl whips in a cross ball towards Seth James. Seth James finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
18.33
Ian Beckham flicks a high pass forward to Neil Pallister who brings the ball neatly under control. Neil Pallister knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Robert Huckerby.
20.18
Patrick Cutler knocks the ball forward to Don Naysmith. Seeing a gap ahead, Don Naysmith plays the ball forward to Nicholas Midgley. Nicholas Midgley shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
21.12
Emile Palmer threads the ball through to Ian Beckham. Ian Beckham chips the ball to his team mate, Kemal Marr. Kemal Marr knocks in a cross ball towards Neil Pallister. Neil Pallister jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Neil Pallister scores for Tranmere Rovers!!
28.30
Neil Barrett barges into Les Mustoe. Neil Barrett is given a warning by the referee! Les Mustoe runs off the knock.
30.27
Wes Le Tissier passes the ball forward to Stuart Le Saux. Stuart Le Saux flicks a high pass forward. Kemal Marr controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Kemal Marr side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Tranmere Rovers!
34.30
James Southgate flicks a high pass forward. Seth James controls it well on his chest. Seth James knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Danny Carragher.
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. Grimsby Town also appear unchanged since the first half. The Tranmere Rovers players look more relaxed than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
Tranmere Rovers start the second half!
47.30
Syd Le Tissier deftly passes the ball to his team mate, James Southgate. James Southgate flicks a high pass forward to Kai Prantl who brings the ball under control. Kai Prantl knocks in a cross ball towards Seth James. Seth James powers a header at goal. Steven Wright-Phillips gathers the ball up comfortably. Great save!
48.15
James Southgate makes a simple pass to Nicholas Midgley. Nicholas Midgley knocks in a cross ball towards Kai Prantl. Kai Prantl makes a deft header. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
51.45
Robert Huckerby advances with the ball. Robert Huckerby flicks a high pass forward to Seth James who brings the ball under control. Seth James knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
53.02
Hugo Leon hacks Wes Le Tissier from behind! Hugo Leon is given a warning by the referee! Wes Le Tissier gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
57.40
Danny Carragher threads a neat ball through to Les Mustoe. Les Mustoe makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stuart Le Saux. Stuart Le Saux plays a one-two with Kemal Marr and rushes in on goal... Stuart Le Saux cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but John Milburn reads it well. Great save!
60.26
Ian Beckham makes a probing pass to Stuart Le Saux. Stuart Le Saux knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Syd Le Tissier.
63.06
Patrick Cutler flicks a high pass forward. James Southgate holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. James Southgate laces a weighted ball forward to Seth James. Seth James knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
67.44
Wes Le Tissier makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kemal Marr. Kemal Marr deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Neil Pallister but the linesman indicates offside!
69.52
Without breaking stride, Neil Barrett plays the ball forward to Kai Prantl. Kai Prantl lofts in a cross ball towards Nicholas Midgley. Nicholas Midgley makes a looping header on goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
71.28
Hugo Leon receives the ball from a throw-in from Don Naysmith. Hugo Leon chips the ball to his team mate, Nicholas Midgley. Nicholas Midgley lofts in a cross ball towards Seth James. Seth James is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. What a cracker!! Steven Wright-Phillips had no chance!! Goal for Grimsby Town!
77.49
Tranmere Rovers have made a substitution with Joe Lumsdon replacing Stuart Le Saux .
78.57
Neil Barrett hacks Ian Beckham from behind! The referee calls over Neil Barrett again and warns him to calm down! Ian Beckham stretches but gets up unharmed.
84.06
James Southgate makes a probing pass to Nicholas Midgley. Nicholas Midgley whips in a cross ball towards Kai Prantl. Kai Prantl is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
87.36
Emile Palmer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Wes Le Tissier. Wes Le Tissier chips the ball to his team mate, Kemal Marr. Kemal Marr shoots from 25 yards but slams it into the crowd!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Tranmere Rovers

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

Possession
45.6%
54.4%
Play Area
26.5%
48.5%
25%

Scorers
Neil Pallister 21
Kemal Marr 30
Kai Prantl 48, 84
Seth James 71

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Kai Prantl of Grimsby Town

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

1.John Milburn (GK)
6
2.Robert Huckerby (DEF)
6
3.Patrick Cutler (DEF)
6
4.Syd Le Tissier (DEF)
6
5.Hugo Leon (MID)
6
6.Don Naysmith (MID)yellow card
5
7.James Southgate (MID)
6
8.Neil Barrett (MID)
6
9.Nicholas Midgley (ATT)
8
10.Kai Prantl (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
11.Seth James (ATT)goal scored
7
 
12.Joe Summerbell (DEF)
0
13.Wayne Brand (GK)
0
14.Norman Stamp (DEF)
0