Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Fratton Park where Portsmouth play host to Tranmere Rovers. A crowd of 8,597 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Portsmouth are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Tranmere Rovers appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Graham Atherton.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Portsmouth are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Tranmere Rovers appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Graham Atherton.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Portsmouth kick off!
2.07
0-0Duncan Naysmith threads the ball through to Dave Prommayon. Dave Prommayon shoots from 25 yards but somehow Nicolas Turek manages to keep it out.
8.02
0-0Bill Goodwin kicks a strong pass forward to Graeme Higginbotham. Graeme Higginbotham deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Djamel Jeunechamp. Djamel Jeunechamp shoots from outside the area but it misses the target by a large margin!
9.07
Duncan Naysmith kicks a strong pass forward to Julian Neville. Julian Neville finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
14.53
0-0Darren Salako sees Christian Lindner in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Christian Lindner hits a low pass to Darren Boyd. Darren Boyd plays a scrappy one-two with Ian Banks and stumbles forward towards the goal... Darren Boyd comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. Magnificent block by Fredrik Lisbie!
15.07
Julian Neville flicks a high ball forward to Noel Boateng who takes it down. Noel Boateng whips in a cross ball towards Djamel Jeunechamp. Djamel Jeunechamp knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it's a woeful effort!
20.08
0-0There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
21.29
0-0Shaun Adams comes in with a late challenge on Julian Neville. Shaun Adams is shown the yellow card! Julian Neville runs off the knock.
22.38
Portsmouth are in full control of this game.
28.20
Shaun Adams makes a probing pass to Greg Bishop. Greg Bishop sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is shockingly off target!
30.35
0-1Darren Boyd deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Shaun Adams. Shaun Adams shoots from 25 yards. What a cracker!! Jon Scowcroft had no chance!! Goal for Tranmere Rovers!
34.45
Fredrik Lisbie knocks the ball to his team mate, Graeme Higginbotham. Graeme Higginbotham surges forward with the ball. Graeme Higginbotham knocks in a cross ball towards Djamel Jeunechamp. Djamel Jeunechamp flicks the ball with his head but slams it into the crowd!
38.03
Duncan Naysmith knocks the ball to his team mate, Djamel Jeunechamp. Djamel Jeunechamp controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
39.24
Ralph Bowyer sees Graeme Higginbotham in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Graeme Higginbotham knocks the ball forward to Noel Boateng. Noel Boateng whips in a cross ball towards Julian Neville. Julian Neville beats his man to it with a header. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
42.23
Seeing a gap ahead, Duncan Naysmith plays the ball forward to Djamel Jeunechamp. Djamel Jeunechamp shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Nicolas Turek manages to gather it effortlessly.
45.00
Duncan Naysmith passes the ball forward to Noel Boateng. Noel Boateng plays a scrappy one-two with Graeme Higginbotham and advances towards the goal... Noel Boateng side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it's a lousy effort!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Portsmouth appear unchanged since the first half. Tranmere Rovers also appear unchanged since the first half. The Portsmouth players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and Tranmere Rovers kick off!
47.33
Julian Neville flicks the ball to his team mate, Dave Prommayon. Dave Prommayon shoots from 20 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
48.53
Bill Goodwin flicks a high pass forward. Duncan Naysmith holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Duncan Naysmith hits a low pass to Djamel Jeunechamp. Djamel Jeunechamp whips in a cross ball towards Graeme Higginbotham. Graeme Higginbotham powers a header at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
53.38
Duncan Naysmith hits a low pass to Dave Prommayon. Dave Prommayon runs straight at the defence! Dave Prommayon shoots from just inside the box. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous save!
55.36
0-1Steve Godber comes in with a late challenge on Dave Prommayon. Steve Godber is given a warning by the referee! Dave Prommayon carries on, but is struggling a bit.
59.44
0-1Steve Godber makes a probing pass to Jon Kirkland. Jon Kirkland knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ralph Bowyer.
60.31
0-1Tranmere Rovers have made 2 substitutions with Oleg Waters replacing Christian Lindner and Pedro Fernandez replacing Jon Kirkland .
61.31
Darren Boyd flicks a high pass forward to Shaun Adams who brings the ball under control. Shaun Adams sees space and advances. Shaun Adams controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Jon Scowcroft reads it well. Quality keeping!
63.42
Ian Banks makes a probing pass to Greg Bishop. Greg Bishop sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
66.18
0-1Steve Godber clumsily knocks into Djamel Jeunechamp. Steve Godber is given another warning by the referee! Djamel Jeunechamp hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
69.08
Duncan Bowyer decides to run forward with the ball. Duncan Bowyer runs straight at the defence! Some silky footwork from Duncan Bowyer provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Superb keeping!
73.35
Pedro Fernandez knocks the ball forward to Greg Bishop. Greg Bishop knocks in a cross ball towards Duncan Bowyer. Duncan Bowyer jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it slams into the crowd!
79.06
Oleg Waters makes a simple pass to Shaun Adams. Shaun Adams knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jon Scowcroft who gathers it comfortably.
84.47
Nick Powell threads a neat ball through to Darren Boyd. Darren Boyd knocks the ball to his team mate, Greg Bishop. Greg Bishop tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
90.00
Duncan Bowyer flicks a high pass forward. Pedro Fernandez controls it well on his chest. Pedro Fernandez whips in a cross ball towards Greg Bishop. With a superhuman jump, Greg Bishop connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Greg Bishop scores for Tranmere Rovers!!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
3
Shots on Target
3
6
Shots off Target
9
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
3
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
56.2%
43.8%
Play Area
28.7%
46.2%
25%
Scorers
| Shaun Adams 30 Greg Bishop 84, 91 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Greg Bishop of Tranmere Rovers |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Jon Scowcroft (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Fredrik Lisbie (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | David Clapham (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Bill Goodwin (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Ralph Bowyer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Duncan Naysmith (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Dave Prommayon (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Graeme Higginbotham (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Julian Neville (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Noel Boateng (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Djamel Jeunechamp (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Francisco Kiko (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Luuk Bos (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Alistair Clapham (GK) | 0 | |
| 1. | Nicolas Turek (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Darren Salako (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Steve Godber (DEF) | 5 | |
| 4. | Nick Powell (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Duncan Bowyer (MID) | 8 | |
| 6. | Darren Boyd (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Christian Lindner (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Shaun Adams (MID) |   | 8 |
| 9. | Jon Kirkland (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Greg Bishop (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Ian Banks (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Paul Montague (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Oleg Waters (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Pedro Fernandez (ATT) | 7 | |