Match Report


Tranmere RoversTranmere Rovers     Wolverhampton WanderersWolverhampton Wanderers
David JacobsDavid Jacobs Computer Player Computer Player
Nicolas TurekN. Turek61
G
1
G
59Fredrik BrookingF. Brooking
Darren SalakoD. Salako56
D
2
D
62Emiliano ArmelliniE. Armellini
Nick PowellN. Powell64
D
3
D
62Kevin ScholzK. Scholz
Paul MontagueP. Montague53
D
4
D
60Tony GordonT. Gordon
Duncan BowyerD. Bowyer63
M
5
D
55Teddy WoodcockT. Woodcock
Darren BoydD. Boyd60
M
6
M
71Terry PhilipsT. Philips
Christian LindnerC. Lindner66
M
7
M
68Graeme McgovernG. Mcgovern
Shaun AdamsS. Adams57
M
captain8
M
66Iwan de VosI. de Vos
Ian BanksI. Banks64
A
9
M
65Tommy WoodcockT. Woodcock
Greg BishopG. Bishop64
A
10captain
A
70Henry ButtH. Butt
Pedro FernandezP. Fernandez56
A
11
A
67Ian MidgleyI. Midgley
 
Steve GodberS. Godber56
D
12
M
61Richard BoothR. Booth
Oleg WatersO. Waters59
M
13
M
59Bill MccannB. Mccann
Jon KirklandJ. Kirkland65
A
14
G
57Craig ProctorC. Proctor

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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Prenton Park where Tranmere Rovers play host to Wolverhampton Wanderers. 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 Wolverhampton Wanderers appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Teddy Dublin.


0.00
Wolverhampton Wanderers start the match!
2.02
Tommy Woodcock flicks a high pass forward. Ian Midgley holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ian Midgley knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Paul Montague.
4.32
Darren Boyd chips the ball to his team mate, Duncan Bowyer. Duncan Bowyer controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Tranmere Rovers are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
6.53
Darren Boyd threads a neat ball through to Ian Banks. Ian Banks shoots from 20 yards but slams it into the crowd!
8.43
Duncan Bowyer flicks a high pass forward. Shaun Adams controls it well on his chest. Shaun Adams knocks in a cross ball towards Ian Banks. Ian Banks knocks the ball goalwards with his head but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
12.42
Iwan de Vos flicks a high pass forward. Tommy Woodcock holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Tommy Woodcock knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Duncan Bowyer.
14.34
Tony Gordon flicks a high ball forward to Ian Midgley who takes it down. Ian Midgley chips the ball to his team mate, Henry Butt. Henry Butt controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies well off target!
18.28
Emiliano Armellini threads a neat ball through to Iwan de Vos. Iwan de Vos decides to run forward with the ball. Iwan de Vos shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Nice keeping!
28.12
Kevin Scholz plays the ball forward to Iwan de Vos. Showing composure, Iwan de Vos laces a through ball forward to Tommy Woodcock. Tommy Woodcock knocks in a cross ball towards Ian Midgley. Ian Midgley powers a header at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
30.27
Christian Lindner hacks Graeme Mcgovern from behind! The referee warns Christian Lindner to calm down! Graeme Mcgovern stretches but gets up unharmed.
32.25
Darren Boyd makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Greg Bishop. Greg Bishop knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Emiliano Armellini.
33.34
Tony Gordon makes a simple pass to Tommy Woodcock. Tommy Woodcock makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Henry Butt. Henry Butt knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Nick Powell.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Tranmere Rovers appear unchanged since the first half. Wolverhampton Wanderers also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Tranmere Rovers kick off and get the second half underway!
47.14
Christian Lindner hacks Emiliano Armellini from behind! The referee calls over Christian Lindner again and warns him to calm down! Emiliano Armellini gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
57.06
Pedro Fernandez flicks a high pass forward to Greg Bishop who brings the ball under control. Greg Bishop shoots from distance. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
60.07
Wolverhampton Wanderers have made a substitution with Richard Booth replacing Tony Gordon .
61.11
Iwan de Vos sees Graeme Mcgovern in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Graeme Mcgovern shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
63.32
Richard Booth plays the ball forward to Terry Philips. With a delightful solo run, Terry Philips stretches the opposition's defence. Terry Philips knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Nicolas Turek who gathers it comfortably.
77.48
Tranmere Rovers have made a substitution with Oleg Waters replacing Christian Lindner .Wolverhampton Wanderers have made a substitution with Craig Proctor replacing Tommy Woodcock .
79.43
Duncan Bowyer controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Pedro Fernandez. Pedro Fernandez plays a one-two with Greg Bishop and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Pedro Fernandez provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Excellent keeping!
81.31
Shaun Adams hits a low pass to Pedro Fernandez. Pedro Fernandez tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
83.40
Ian Banks catches Kevin Scholz on the ankles. The referee calls over Ian Banks and shows him a yellow card! Kevin Scholz runs off the knock.
84.19
Darren Salako makes a simple pass to Shaun Adams. Shaun Adams makes a probing pass to Greg Bishop. Greg Bishop plays a scrappy one-two with Pedro Fernandez and stumbles forward towards the goal... Greg Bishop tries a spectacular strike. It's miles wide!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Tranmere Rovers

Wolverhampton Wanderers
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
2
2
Shots off Target
5
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
3
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
56.5%
43.5%
Play Area
23.2%
43.5%
33.3%

Scorers
Greg Bishop 57

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Greg Bishop of Tranmere Rovers

Match Ratings
1.Nicolas Turek (GK)
7
2.Darren Salako (DEF)
6
3.Nick Powell (DEF)
6
4.Paul Montague (DEF)
7
5.Duncan Bowyer (MID)
8
6.Darren Boyd (MID)
7
7.Christian Lindner (MID)
6
8.Shaun Adams (MID)
8
9.Ian Banks (ATT)yellow card
6
10.Greg Bishop (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Pedro Fernandez (ATT)
8
 
12.Steve Godber (DEF)
0
13.Oleg Waters (MID)
6
14.Jon Kirkland (ATT)
0

1.Fredrik Brooking (GK)
6
2.Emiliano Armellini (DEF)
6
3.Kevin Scholz (DEF)
6
4.Tony Gordon (DEF)
6
5.Teddy Woodcock (DEF)
6
6.Terry Philips (MID)
7
7.Graeme Mcgovern (MID)
6
8.Iwan de Vos (MID)
8
9.Tommy Woodcock (MID)
7
10.Henry Butt (ATT)
6
11.Ian Midgley (ATT)
6
 
12.Richard Booth (MID)
6
13.Bill Mccann (MID)
0
14.Craig Proctor (GK)
6