Match Report


Tranmere RoversTranmere Rovers     Port ValePort Vale
David JacobsDavid Jacobs Dale Sadler Dale Sadler
Nicolas TurekN. Turek61
G
1
G
72Rafael PulidoR. Pulido
Darren SalakoD. Salako56
D
2
D
55Enrique FernandezE. Fernandez
Nick PowellN. Powell64
D
3captain
D
72Dean OliverD. Oliver
Paul MontagueP. Montague54
D
4
D
65Nicky MilburnN. Milburn
Oleg WatersO. Waters59
M
5
D
65Eduardo CarrilloE. Carrillo
Christian LindnerC. Lindner66
M
6
M
66Pasquale VecchiolaP. Vecchiola
Darren BoydD. Boyd60
M
7
M
64Francesco ColonneseF. Colonnese
Duncan BowyerD. Bowyer63
M
captain8
M
67Goran PetrovicG. Petrovic
Jon KirklandJ. Kirkland65
A
9
A
71Ian LaverI. Laver
Ian BanksI. Banks65
A
10
A
66Tony HuckerbyT. Huckerby
Pedro FernandezP. Fernandez56
A
11
A
72Logan FerrariL. Ferrari
 
Ahmed LeclercqA. Leclercq49
D
12
D
67Kevin BradyK. Brady
Scott WhiteS. White42
M
13
M
64Ray SbrizzoR. Sbrizzo
Greg BishopG. Bishop64
A
14
A
62Luciano LopezL. Lopez

Graphic Ace
today's match is sponsored by Graphic Ace
Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Prenton Park where Tranmere Rovers play host to Port Vale. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in great condition.
Tranmere Rovers are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Port Vale appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Dennis Mortensen.


0.00
The first half starts with Port Vale kicking off!
2.18
Duncan Bowyer makes a probing pass to Jon Kirkland. Jon Kirkland knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
4.52
Eduardo Carrillo passes the ball forward to Goran Petrovic. Goran Petrovic knocks in a cross ball towards Logan Ferrari. Logan Ferrari beats his man to it with a header. Magnificent save by Nicolas Turek!
8.13
Oleg Waters hits a low pass to Ian Banks. Ian Banks knocks in a cross ball towards Pedro Fernandez. Pedro Fernandez is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's miles wide!
12.24
Darren Boyd makes a strong solo run forward. Darren Boyd threads the ball through to Pedro Fernandez. Pedro Fernandez shoots from 25 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
14.34
Jon Kirkland hits a low pass to Duncan Bowyer. Duncan Bowyer shoots from distance but it flies wide!
21.35
Darren Boyd threads a neat ball through to Pedro Fernandez. Pedro Fernandez tries a spectacular long range effort. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
22.28
Paul Montague flicks a high pass forward. Duncan Bowyer controls it well on his chest. Duncan Bowyer threads the ball through to Ian Banks. Ian Banks finds some space and shoots from distance. Ian Banks scores for Tranmere Rovers!!
27.53
Pasquale Vecchiola hits a low pass to Tony Huckerby. Tony Huckerby shoots from 20 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
28.07
Darren Salako barges into Ian Laver. The referee calls over Darren Salako and shows him a yellow card! Ian Laver runs off the knock.
32.08
Pasquale Vecchiola flicks a high pass forward. Ian Laver collects the pass. Ian Laver kicks a strong pass forward to Tony Huckerby but the referee indicates it's offside!
39.56
Pasquale Vecchiola chips the ball to his team mate, Logan Ferrari. Logan Ferrari knocks in a cross ball towards Ian Laver. Ian Laver flicks the ball with his head but it flies just wide!
44.14
Christian Lindner kicks a strong pass forward to Pedro Fernandez. Pedro Fernandez shoots from 25 yards but it misses the target by a large margin!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Tranmere Rovers appear unchanged since the first half. Port Vale also appear unchanged since the first half. The Port Vale players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
The second half starts with Tranmere Rovers kicking off!
47.57
Paul Montague runs forward with the ball. Paul Montague flicks a high pass forward. Jon Kirkland collects the pass. Jon Kirkland shoots from long range but it's a woeful effort!
48.05
Goran Petrovic knocks the ball forward to Tony Huckerby. Tony Huckerby lofts in a cross ball towards Goran Petrovic. Goran Petrovic makes a deft header. Magnificent save by Nicolas Turek!
49.38
Darren Boyd controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ian Banks. Ian Banks shoots from long range. Magnificent save by Rafael Pulido!
55.17
Nicky Milburn flicks a high ball forward to Pasquale Vecchiola who takes it down. Pasquale Vecchiola threads a neat ball through to Logan Ferrari. Logan Ferrari knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Nicolas Turek who gathers it comfortably.
59.56
Francesco Colonnese runs straight at the opposition's defence. Francesco Colonnese makes a probing pass between the defence to Tony Huckerby. Some silky footwork from Tony Huckerby provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. It's miles wide!
60.14
Port Vale have made 2 substitutions with Kevin Brady replacing Nicky Milburn and Ray Sbrizzo replacing Pasquale Vecchiola .
63.15
Christian Lindner flicks a high pass forward. Pedro Fernandez collects the pass. Pedro Fernandez controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's miles wide!
65.34
Eduardo Carrillo barges into Oleg Waters. The referee brings Eduardo Carrillo to one side and gives him a warning! Oleg Waters runs off the knock.
69.11
Ray Sbrizzo plays the ball forward to Ian Laver. Ian Laver passes the ball forward to Ray Sbrizzo. Ray Sbrizzo makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Nicolas Turek easily gets down and covers it.
73.56
Kevin Brady breaks forward. Kevin Brady makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Logan Ferrari. Logan Ferrari puts a great ball through. Tony Huckerby runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
81.45
Nick Powell flicks a high pass forward. Duncan Bowyer collects the pass. Duncan Bowyer flicks a high pass forward. Pedro Fernandez controls it well on his chest. Pedro Fernandez makes a probing pass to Jon Kirkland but he's offside!
85.20
Ian Laver catches Nick Powell on the ankles. The referee calls over Ian Laver and warns him to calm down! Nick Powell runs off the knock.
90.00
Darren Boyd comes in with a late challenge on Ray Sbrizzo. Darren Boyd is warned by the referee! Ray Sbrizzo hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Tranmere Rovers

Port Vale
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
2
3
Shots off Target
7
3
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
49.3%
50.7%
Play Area
25.3%
46.7%
28%

Scorers
Ian Banks 22

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Ian Banks of Tranmere Rovers

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

1.Rafael Pulido (GK)
6
2.Enrique Fernandez (DEF)
6
3.Dean Oliver (DEF)
6
4.Nicky Milburn (DEF)
6
5.Eduardo Carrillo (DEF)
6
6.Pasquale Vecchiola (MID)
7
7.Francesco Colonnese (MID)
7
8.Goran Petrovic (MID)
7
9.Ian Laver (ATT)
6
10.Tony Huckerby (ATT)
7
11.Logan Ferrari (ATT)
6
 
12.Kevin Brady (DEF)
6
13.Ray Sbrizzo (MID)
6
14.Luciano Lopez (ATT)
0