Match Report
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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Prenton Park where Tranmere Rovers play host to Grimsby Town. A crowd of 2,598 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Tranmere Rovers are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Grimsby Town appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ben Atherton.
The pitch is in good condition.
Tranmere Rovers are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Grimsby Town appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ben Atherton.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Tranmere Rovers kick off!
3.40
0-0Lomano Fortune surges forward with the ball. Lomano Fortune finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies wide!
4.33
0-0Lomano Fortune changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Lomano Fortune tries a spectacular long range effort but Scott Robinson is on top of it.
8.40
Lomano Fortune deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Fredrik Heskey. Fredrik Heskey rushes past Wayne Wright-Phillips! Some awkward footwork from Fredrik Heskey provides some space. He curls a shot at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
9.05
Norman Williamson runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Norman Williamson shoots from outside the area but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
10.47
0-0Paolo Clemence catches Dean Harrison on the ankles. The referee warns Paolo Clemence to calm down! Dean Harrison runs off the knock.
16.11
Dean Harrison flicks a high pass forward. Gary Young easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gary Young passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Steve Jess. Steve Jess finds some space and shoots from distance but it misses the target by a large margin!
20.13
Gary Young threads a neat ball through to Fredrik Heskey. Fredrik Heskey plays a scrappy one-two with Marvin Owen and advances towards the goal... Some good footwork from Fredrik Heskey provides some space. He shoots at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
21.43
0-0Norman Williamson makes a simple pass to Tommy Moncur. Tommy Moncur makes a pass forward but Paolo Clemence is yards offside!
22.47
0-0There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
27.04
Wayne Wright-Phillips flicks a high pass forward. Marcus Hamilton holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Marcus Hamilton brings the ball forward. Marcus Hamilton lofts in a cross ball towards Paolo Clemence. Paolo Clemence finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
28.50
0-0Edward Windass hacks Gary Young from behind! The referee calls over Edward Windass and shows him a yellow card! Gary Young runs off the knock.
30.57
Norman Williamson knocks the ball forward to Paolo Clemence. Paolo Clemence shoots from 25 yards but it flies just wide!
32.56
Lomano Fortune knocks the ball to his team mate, Marvin Owen. Marvin Owen passes the ball forward but Steve Jess is offside!
36.11
Lomano Fortune flicks a high pass forward to Fredrik Heskey who brings the ball under control. Fredrik Heskey controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies just off target!
42.26
0-0Edward Windass flicks a high pass forward. Paolo Clemence holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Paolo Clemence knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Damien Robinson.
44.09
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Tranmere Rovers have changed their lineup with Richard Stewart replacing Tommy Moncur. Grimsby Town appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Grimsby Town kick off and get the second half underway!
54.43
1-0Marcus Hamilton sees space and advances. Marcus Hamilton skips past Damien Robinson! Marcus Hamilton comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
59.36
1-0Lomano Fortune barges into Robert Dryden. The referee calls over Lomano Fortune and shows him a yellow card! Robert Dryden gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
65.02
John Dean kicks a strong pass forward to Lomano Fortune. With imagination, Lomano Fortune plays the ball forward to Steve Jess. Steve Jess runs straight at the defence! Steve Jess cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
69.20
Marvin Owen comes in with a late challenge on Graham Smithe. The referee calls over Marvin Owen and shows him a yellow card! Graham Smithe stretches but gets up unharmed.
87.29
Wayne Wright-Phillips barges into Matthew Pearson. The referee calls over Wayne Wright-Phillips and shows him a yellow card! Matthew Pearson runs off the knock.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
1
1
Shots off Target
3
6
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
3
2
Yellow Cards
2
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
61.3%
38.7%
Play Area
26.7%
48%
25.3%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Marcus Hamilton of Tranmere Rovers |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Scott Robinson (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Graham Smithe (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Jacob Oakley (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Wayne Wright-Phillips (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 5. | Glynn Kanu (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Robert Dryden (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Norman Williamson (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Marcus Hamilton (MID) |  | 9 |
| 9. | Edward Windass (MID) | | 6 |
| 10. | Tommy Moncur (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Paolo Clemence (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Dennis Shilton (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Gilles Priestley (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Richard Stewart (GK) | 6 | |
| 1. | David Burbage (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Damien Robinson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Dean Harrison (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | John Dean (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Gary Young (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Matthew Pearson (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Lomano Fortune (MID) | | 7 |
| 8. | Daniel Carter (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Steve Jess (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Marvin Owen (ATT) | | 5 |
| 11. | Fredrik Heskey (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Ian Lockley (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Simon Kasper (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Joe Swift (ATT) | 0 | |