Match Report
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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Prenton Park where Tranmere Rovers play host to Manchester City. A crowd of 8,831 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Tranmere Rovers are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Manchester City appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Nigel Mcgovern.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Tranmere Rovers are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Manchester City appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Nigel Mcgovern.
0.00
0-0Manchester City start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.21
0-0Mike Mason takes it forward alone. Mike Mason sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is miles over!
3.12
Jason McManaman hits a low pass to Sylvain Fenton. Sylvain Fenton decides to run forward with the ball. Sylvain Fenton shoots from outside the area but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
4.32
0-0Steve Godber chips the ball to his team mate, Christian Lindner. Christian Lindner flicks the ball to his team mate, Jon Kirkland. Jon Kirkland knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
6.09
0-0Steve Godber sees space and advances. Steve Godber flicks a high pass forward. Jon Kirkland holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jon Kirkland tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. He makes it look easy!
12.01
0-0Brian Southgate hacks Darren Boyd from behind! The referee calls over Brian Southgate and warns him to calm down! Darren Boyd stretches but gets up unharmed.
14.49
1-0Steve Godber makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Darren Boyd. Darren Boyd passes the ball forward to Jon Kirkland. Jon Kirkland whips in a cross ball towards Greg Bishop. Greg Bishop flicks the ball with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Greg Bishop!
24.50
Brendan Mcgreal threads the ball through to Jamal Bakboord. Jamal Bakboord plays a scrappy one-two with Brian Southgate and advances towards the goal... Jamal Bakboord shows great control and tries a shot on goal but Nicolas Turek is on top of it.
38.12
Nick Powell flicks a high pass forward to Steve Godber who brings the ball under control. Steve Godber flicks a high ball forward to Jon Kirkland who takes it down. Jon Kirkland finds some space and shoots from distance. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
42.24
Mike Mason flicks a high pass forward to Jamal Bakboord who brings the ball under control. Jamal Bakboord sees Brian Southgate just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Brian Southgate rockets a shot on goal but somehow Nicolas Turek manages to keep it out.
44.13
2-0Sylvain Fenton catches Greg Bishop on the ankles. Sylvain Fenton is shown the yellow card! Greg Bishop stretches but gets up unharmed.
44.13
2-0Free kick to Tranmere Rovers just outside the area...
45.00
Christian Lindner steps up but the ball is driven straight into the wall.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Tranmere Rovers appear unchanged since the first half. Manchester City also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Tranmere Rovers start the second half!
49.08
Darren Salako comes in with a late challenge on Jamal Bakboord. Darren Salako is shown the yellow card! Jamal Bakboord hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
51.19
Nick Powell kicks a strong pass forward to Ian Banks. Ian Banks plays a scrappy one-two with Jon Kirkland and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Ian Banks provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
54.19
Tim Thatcher flicks a high ball forward to Kemal Montague who takes it down. Kemal Montague shoots from 25 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
55.32
Brian Southgate flicks a high pass forward to Kemal Montague who brings the ball under control. Kemal Montague hits a low pass to Brian Southgate. Brian Southgate rockets a shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
57.48
Kemal Montague makes a simple pass to Jamal Bakboord. Jamal Bakboord skips past Darren Salako! Jamal Bakboord shoots from just inside the box. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
59.27
Leon Benali flicks a high pass forward. Jason McManaman collects the pass. Jason McManaman makes a beautiful solo run. Jason McManaman threads a neat ball through to Brendan Mcgreal. Brendan Mcgreal makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but is denied by Nicolas Turek. Excellent save.
60.39
2-0Tranmere Rovers have made 2 substitutions with Oleg Waters replacing Christian Lindner and Pedro Fernandez replacing Jon Kirkland .
65.17
2-0Shaun Adams clumsily knocks into Jason McManaman. The referee brings Shaun Adams to one side and gives him a warning! Jason McManaman grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
66.52
Steve Godber passes the ball forward to Greg Bishop. Greg Bishop shoots from 25 yards but is denied by Paul Vickers. Excellent save.
69.41
Darren Boyd plays the ball forward to Pedro Fernandez. Pedro Fernandez shoots from long range. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
73.37
Sylvain Fenton flicks a high pass forward. Kemal Montague controls it well on his chest. Kemal Montague threads a neat ball through to Brendan Mcgreal. Brendan Mcgreal knocks the ball forward, putting Mike Mason through on goal. Mike Mason muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Good keeping from Nicolas Turek as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
74.37
Corner kick to Manchester City. Brendan Mcgreal plays it to the near post. Nicolas Turek scoops up the ball.
77.55
Tim Thatcher barges into Greg Bishop. The referee warns Tim Thatcher to calm down! Greg Bishop stretches but gets up unharmed.
78.42
Jason McManaman makes a probing pass to Mike Mason. Mike Mason makes a probing pass to Jamal Bakboord. Jamal Bakboord shoots from 25 yards but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
83.44
Shaun Adams knocks the ball forward to Oleg Waters. Oleg Waters shoots from outside the area but it flies just wide!
89.44
Shaun Adams kicks a strong pass forward to Pedro Fernandez. Pedro Fernandez shoots from distance but it is shockingly off target!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
5
5
Shots off Target
3
5
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
45%
55%
Play Area
25%
48.8%
26.2%
Scorers
| Greg Bishop 14 Jon Kirkland 38 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Jon Kirkland of Tranmere Rovers |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Nicolas Turek (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Darren Salako (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 3. | Steve Godber (DEF) | 8 | |
| 4. | Nick Powell (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Duncan Bowyer (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Darren Boyd (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Christian Lindner (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Shaun Adams (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Jon Kirkland (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 10. | Greg Bishop (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Ian Banks (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Paul Montague (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Oleg Waters (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Pedro Fernandez (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Paul Vickers (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Tim Thatcher (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Jason McManaman (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Leon Benali (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Sylvain Fenton (DEF) | | 6 |
| 6. | Simon Riemann (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Mike Mason (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Brian Southgate (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Brendan Mcgreal (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Jamal Bakboord (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Kemal Montague (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Francis Copping (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Bill Mike (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Kemal Stewart (MID) | 0 | |