Match Report


Tranmere RoversTranmere Rovers     Colchester UnitedColchester United
David JacobsDavid Jacobs David Bennett David Bennett
Nicolas TurekN. Turek61
G
1captain
G
65Rafael CaballeroR. Caballero
Darren SalakoD. Salako56
D
2
D
70Ighli ScarpiI. Scarpi
Nick PowellN. Powell64
D
3
D
59Mauricio CortesM. Cortes
Steve GodberS. Godber56
D
4
D
52Des ClemenceD. Clemence
Duncan BowyerD. Bowyer63
M
5
D
56Leonardo RomeroL. Romero
Oleg WatersO. Waters59
M
6
M
50Glynn GrayG. Gray
Christian LindnerC. Lindner66
M
7
M
55Gerard GiresseG. Giresse
Shaun AdamsS. Adams57
M
captain8
A
53Youcef BoumedienneY. Boumedienne
Jon KirklandJ. Kirkland65
A
9
A
52Marcus PottsM. Potts
Greg BishopG. Bishop64
A
10
A
63Max BrownM. Brown
Pedro FernandezP. Fernandez56
A
11
A
60Billy ShearerB. Shearer
 
Paul MontagueP. Montague53
D
12
D
58Danny KingD. King
Darren BoydD. Boyd60
M
13
M
58Edward NewtonE. Newton
Ian BanksI. Banks64
A
14
D
58Gavin GordonG. Gordon

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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Prenton Park where Tranmere Rovers play host to Colchester United. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Tranmere Rovers are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Colchester United appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Teddy Dublin.


0.00
The first half starts with Tranmere Rovers kicking off!
4.10
Oleg Waters controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Greg Bishop. Greg Bishop tries a spectacular long range effort. Magnificent save by Rafael Caballero!
12.14
Pedro Fernandez catches Des Clemence on the ankles. Pedro Fernandez is given a warning by the referee! Des Clemence hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
14.05
Christian Lindner knocks the ball forward to Duncan Bowyer. Duncan Bowyer controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
16.30
From the throw-in, Christian Lindner picks out Oleg Waters. Oleg Waters makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Shaun Adams. Shaun Adams shoots from distance but somehow Rafael Caballero manages to keep it out.
18.42
Darren Salako kicks a strong pass forward to Greg Bishop. Greg Bishop hits a low pass to Jon Kirkland. Jon Kirkland threads a neat, attacking ball through to Greg Bishop. Greg Bishop cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Superb keeping!
21.59
Leonardo Romero hits a long diagonal ball forward. Billy Shearer whips in a cross ball towards Marcus Potts. Marcus Potts connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but Nicolas Turek is on top of it.
24.37
Christian Lindner controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Greg Bishop. Greg Bishop knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Rafael Caballero who gathers it comfortably.
26.53
Max Brown hacks Nick Powell from behind! Max Brown is given a warning by the referee! Nick Powell stretches but gets up unharmed.
27.52
Glynn Gray flicks a high pass forward to Billy Shearer who brings the ball under control. Billy Shearer plays a perfect one-two with Marcus Potts and rushes in on goal... Billy Shearer tries a spectacular strike but it's drastically wayward!
33.54
Oleg Waters hits a low pass to Greg Bishop. Greg Bishop shoots from distance but Rafael Caballero reads it well. Fabulous save!
34.30
Oleg Waters flicks a high pass forward. Shaun Adams collects the pass. Shaun Adams controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
38.06
Glynn Gray kicks a strong pass forward to Youcef Boumedienne. Youcef Boumedienne rushes past Darren Salako! Youcef Boumedienne makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but Nicolas Turek reads it well. Well saved!
39.46
Glynn Gray flicks the ball to his team mate, Youcef Boumedienne. Youcef Boumedienne lofts in a cross ball towards Max Brown. Max Brown outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. It's there!! Nicolas Turek has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
44.04
Seeing a gap ahead, Des Clemence picks a pass forward to Marcus Potts. Marcus Potts plays a quick one-two with Max Brown and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Marcus Potts provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but is denied by Nicolas Turek. Excellent save.
45.00
Oleg Waters deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Greg Bishop. Greg Bishop sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Tranmere Rovers appear unchanged since the first half. Colchester United also appear unchanged since the first half. The Tranmere Rovers players seem much more motivated whilst the Colchester United players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.

45.00
The whistle blows and Colchester United get the second half underway!
47.37
Gerard Giresse comes in with a late challenge on Steve Godber. Gerard Giresse is given a warning by the referee! Steve Godber runs off the knock.
48.27
Duncan Bowyer catches Leonardo Romero on the ankles. The referee warns Duncan Bowyer to calm down! Leonardo Romero hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
49.39
Shaun Adams chips the ball to his team mate, Jon Kirkland. Jon Kirkland shoots from 20 yards but it rises well off target!
51.47
Steve Godber knocks the ball to his team mate, Christian Lindner. Christian Lindner passes the ball forward to Oleg Waters. Oleg Waters rushes past Leonardo Romero! Oleg Waters tries a spectacular strike. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
53.57
Steve Godber chips the ball to his team mate, Oleg Waters. Oleg Waters shoots from 25 yards. It curls slightly but Rafael Caballero manages to gather it easily.
54.53
Des Clemence flicks a high pass forward. Gerard Giresse collects the pass. Gerard Giresse surges forward with the ball. Gerard Giresse plays a one-two with Marcus Potts and rushes in on goal... Gerard Giresse tries a spectacular strike but he balloons it over the crossbar!
60.52
Tranmere Rovers have made 2 substitutions with Paul Montague replacing Steve Godber and Ian Banks replacing Greg Bishop .
63.49
Nick Powell plays the ball forward to Oleg Waters. Oleg Waters changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Oleg Waters shoots from outside the area. Good keeping from Rafael Caballero as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
71.25
Mauricio Cortes decides to run forward with the ball. Mauricio Cortes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Youcef Boumedienne. Youcef Boumedienne plays a one-two with Max Brown and advances towards the goal... Youcef Boumedienne cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
72.50
Shaun Adams hits a low pass to Jon Kirkland. Jon Kirkland shoots from 20 yards but slams it into the crowd!
73.03
Youcef Boumedienne flicks a high pass forward to Glynn Gray who brings the ball under control. Glynn Gray lofts in a cross ball towards Billy Shearer. Billy Shearer directs the ball goalwards with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
77.48
Tranmere Rovers have made a substitution with Darren Boyd replacing Christian Lindner .
78.53
Gerard Giresse threads the ball through to Glynn Gray. Glynn Gray runs straight at the defence! Glynn Gray side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Nicolas Turek with no chance!! Goal for Colchester United!
87.10
Oleg Waters receives the ball from a throw-in from Shaun Adams. Oleg Waters runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Oleg Waters controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
89.32
Ian Banks sees Darren Boyd in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Darren Boyd shoots from long range. Rafael Caballero easily gets down and covers it.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Tranmere Rovers

Colchester United
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
8
5
Shots off Target
6
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
59.2%
40.8%
Play Area
26.8%
40.8%
32.4%

Scorers
Max Brown 39
Glynn Gray 79

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Glynn Gray of Colchester United

Match Ratings
1.Nicolas Turek (GK)
7
2.Darren Salako (DEF)
6
3.Nick Powell (DEF)
6
4.Steve Godber (DEF)
6
5.Duncan Bowyer (MID)
6
6.Oleg Waters (MID)
8
7.Christian Lindner (MID)
6
8.Shaun Adams (MID)
6
9.Jon Kirkland (ATT)
6
10.Greg Bishop (ATT)
6
11.Pedro Fernandez (ATT)
5
 
12.Paul Montague (DEF)
6
13.Darren Boyd (MID)
6
14.Ian Banks (ATT)
6

1.Rafael Caballero (GK)
9
2.Ighli Scarpi (DEF)
6
3.Mauricio Cortes (DEF)
6
4.Des Clemence (DEF)
6
5.Leonardo Romero (DEF)
6
6.Glynn Gray (MID)goal scored
9
7.Gerard Giresse (MID)
7
8.Youcef Boumedienne (ATT)
7
9.Marcus Potts (ATT)
6
10.Max Brown (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Billy Shearer (ATT)
6
 
12.Danny King (DEF)
0
13.Edward Newton (MID)
0
14.Gavin Gordon (DEF)
0