Match Report
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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Prenton Park where Tranmere Rovers play host to Crystal Palace. A crowd of 8,434 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Tranmere Rovers are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Crystal Palace appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by James Marsden.
The pitch is in great condition.
Tranmere Rovers are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Crystal Palace appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by James Marsden.
0.00
Crystal Palace start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.41
David Royce controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Des Murrin. Des Murrin plays a quick one-two with David Royce and rushes in on goal... Des Murrin shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
4.43
Steve Godber makes a beautiful solo run. Steve Godber makes a probing pass to Ian Banks. Ian Banks finds some space and shoots from distance but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
8.09
Oleg Waters changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Oleg Waters whips in a cross ball towards Ian Banks. Ian Banks flicks the ball with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
12.16
Des Murrin barges into Darren Salako. The referee calls over Des Murrin and shows him a yellow card! Darren Salako stretches but gets up unharmed.
14.50
Brenny van Dijk chips the ball to his team mate, Dave Harrison. Dave Harrison takes it forward alone. Dave Harrison knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Nicolas Turek who gathers it comfortably.
20.26
Marco Campedelli comes in with a late challenge on Jon Kirkland. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Jon Kirkland stretches but gets up unharmed.
21.42
Robbie Best flicks the ball to his team mate, David Royce. David Royce cuts inside the box! David Royce cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it slams into the crowd!
22.31
Duncan Bowyer makes a probing pass to Ian Banks. Ian Banks sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
26.47
Nick Powell chips the ball to his team mate, Jon Kirkland. Jon Kirkland lofts in a cross ball towards Ian Banks. Ian Banks flicks the ball with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous save!
28.19
Des Murrin controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dave Harrison. Dave Harrison tries a spectacular long range effort but it rises well off target!
30.57
Des Murrin threads a neat ball through to Dave Harrison. Dave Harrison shoots from 20 yards. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
33.49
Nick Powell knocks the ball to his team mate, Christian Lindner. Christian Lindner makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Greg Bishop. Greg Bishop knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Brenny van Dijk.
39.49
Brenny van Dijk makes a beautiful pass to the feet of David Royce. David Royce kicks a strong pass forward to Steve Salako. Steve Salako knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
40.07
Robbie Best clumsily knocks into Greg Bishop. Robbie Best is shown the yellow card! Greg Bishop runs off the knock.
42.10
Nick Powell flicks a high pass forward. Duncan Bowyer collects the pass. Duncan Bowyer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Oleg Waters. Oleg Waters shoots from distance. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Tranmere Rovers appear unchanged since the first half. Crystal Palace also appear unchanged since the first half. The Crystal Palace players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The second half starts with Tranmere Rovers kicking off!
47.28
David Royce sees space and advances. David Royce whips in a cross ball towards Des Murrin. Des Murrin makes a looping header on goal but is denied by Nicolas Turek. Excellent save.
48.16
Jon Kirkland threads the ball through to Ian Banks. Ian Banks shoots from outside the area. Richard Westwood gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
51.34
Duncan Jacobs makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dave Harrison. Dave Harrison flicks a high pass forward. David Royce controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. David Royce side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it is tipped over by Nicolas Turek.
52.09
Robbie Best takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Nicolas Turek jumps up and plucks the ball out of the air.
53.04
Steve Vieira plays the ball forward to Dave Harrison. Dave Harrison passes the ball forward to Robbie Best. Robbie Best tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
57.06
Christian Lindner makes a simple pass to Shaun Adams. Shaun Adams shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Richard Westwood manages to gather it.
59.48
Duncan Jacobs catches Christian Lindner on the ankles. The referee calls over Duncan Jacobs and shows him a yellow card! Christian Lindner hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
60.44
Crystal Palace have made 2 substitutions with Trevor Makin replacing Dave Harrison and Harvey Clarke replacing Marco Campedelli .
63.46
Ian Banks hits a low pass to Oleg Waters. Oleg Waters whips in a cross ball towards Jon Kirkland. Jon Kirkland knocks the ball goalwards with his head. It's there!! Richard Westwood has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
71.06
Darren Salako threads a neat ball through to Duncan Bowyer. Duncan Bowyer flicks a high pass forward to Jon Kirkland who brings the ball under control. Jon Kirkland finds some space and shoots from distance but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
81.40
Nick Powell makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Duncan Bowyer. Duncan Bowyer flicks a high pass forward. Greg Bishop controls it well on his chest. Greg Bishop sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It curls slightly but Richard Westwood manages to gather it.
83.55
Duncan Jacobs deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Steve Salako. Steve Salako knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Nicolas Turek who gathers it comfortably.
84.53
Without breaking stride, Duncan Bowyer plays the ball forward to Greg Bishop. Greg Bishop knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Steve Vieira.
85.17
Ian Banks sees Jon Kirkland in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jon Kirkland knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
89.09
Steve Godber picks a pass forward to Darren Salako. Darren Salako runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Darren Salako edges inside the box! Darren Salako tries a spectacular strike. Richard Westwood is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
4
2
Shots on Target
8
4
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
4
Yellow Cards
0
4
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
58.9%
41.1%
Play Area
24.7%
47.9%
27.4%
Scorers
Ian Banks 8, 22 Jon Kirkland 63 Darren Salako 89 | Dave Harrison 31 Robbie Best 53 |
Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Ian Banks of Tranmere Rovers |
Match Ratings
1. | Nicolas Turek (GK) | 6 | |
2. | Darren Salako (DEF) | ![]() | 8 |
3. | Steve Godber (DEF) | 7 | |
4. | Nick Powell (DEF) | 6 | |
5. | Oleg Waters (MID) | 7 | |
6. | Christian Lindner (MID) | 6 | |
7. | Duncan Bowyer (MID) | 7 | |
8. | Shaun Adams (MID) | 6 | |
9. | Jon Kirkland (ATT) | ![]() | 7 |
10. | Greg Bishop (ATT) | 6 | |
11. | Ian Banks (ATT) | ![]() ![]() | 9 |
12. | Paul Montague (DEF) | 0 | |
13. | Scott White (MID) | 0 | |
14. | Pedro Fernandez (ATT) | 0 |
1. | Richard Westwood (GK) | 7 | |
2. | Marco Campedelli (DEF) | ![]() | 5 |
3. | Steve Vieira (DEF) | 6 | |
4. | Brenny van Dijk (DEF) | 6 | |
5. | Dave Benjamin (DEF) | 6 | |
6. | Steve Salako (MID) | 6 | |
7. | David Royce (MID) | 7 | |
8. | Robbie Best (MID) | ![]() ![]() | 7 |
9. | Duncan Jacobs (MID) | ![]() | 5 |
10. | Des Murrin (ATT) | ![]() | 6 |
11. | Dave Harrison (ATT) | ![]() | 8 |
12. | Trevor Makin (GK) | 6 | |
13. | Harvey Clarke (GK) | 6 | |
14. | Aldo Bellavista (ATT) | 0 |