Match Report


Tranmere RoversTranmere Rovers     Kidderminster HarriersKidderminster Harriers
David JacobsDavid Jacobs Computer Player Computer Player
Nicolas TurekN. Turek61
G
1
G
56Bas JanssenB. Janssen
Steve GodberS. Godber56
D
2
D
63Sylvain PriorS. Prior
Darren SalakoD. Salako57
D
3
D
50Spencer MilliganS. Milligan
Nick PowellN. Powell65
D
4
D
49Marino FerraraM. Ferrara
Duncan BowyerD. Bowyer64
M
5
D
44Craig JobsonC. Jobson
Darren BoydD. Boyd60
M
6
M
68Nicky DelaneyN. Delaney
Christian LindnerC. Lindner67
M
7
M
61Tommy MannT. Mann
Shaun AdamsS. Adams57
M
captain8
A
64Thierry SummerbeeT. Summerbee
Jon KirklandJ. Kirkland65
A
9
A
58Tim SummerbellT. Summerbell
Greg BishopG. Bishop67
A
10
A
58Brendan NaylorB. Naylor
Ian BanksI. Banks66
A
11captain
A
56Gareth OakesG. Oakes
 
Paul MontagueP. Montague55
D
12
M
60Dean PallisterD. Pallister
Scott WhiteS. White43
M
13
A
54Stephen MoffatS. Moffat
Terry BridgeT. Bridge64
A
14
A
51Robert BallR. Ball

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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Prenton Park where Tranmere Rovers play host to Kidderminster Harriers. A crowd of 8,515 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Tranmere Rovers are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Kidderminster Harriers appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Graham Atherton.


0.00
Tranmere Rovers kick off the first half!
2.09
Steve Godber decides to run forward with the ball. Steve Godber chips the ball to his team mate, Duncan Bowyer. Duncan Bowyer lofts in a cross ball towards Greg Bishop. Greg Bishop flicks the ball with his head. Greg Bishop scores for Tranmere Rovers!!
6.18
Seeing Christian Lindner's run, Darren Boyd quickly throws the ball into his path. Christian Lindner laces a through ball forward to Jon Kirkland. Jon Kirkland plays a scrappy one-two with Ian Banks and advances towards the goal... Jon Kirkland tries a spectacular strike. The ball swerves viciously but Marino Ferrara is standing on the goal line and blocks what would otherwise have been a goal!
8.48
Tommy Mann threads the ball through to Nicky Delaney. Nicky Delaney plays the ball forward to Brendan Naylor who has made a great run into the box. Brendan Naylor looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It's miles wide!
14.45
Craig Jobson sees Tommy Mann in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Tommy Mann shoots from 25 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
22.29
Nicky Delaney comes in with a late challenge on Darren Boyd. The referee warns Nicky Delaney to calm down! Darren Boyd hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
26.32
Shaun Adams controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jon Kirkland. Jon Kirkland lofts in a cross ball towards Christian Lindner. Christian Lindner whips the ball goalwards with his head but it's a woeful effort!
30.52
Craig Jobson hacks Greg Bishop from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Greg Bishop hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
33.58
Nicky Delaney knocks the ball forward to Tim Summerbell. Tim Summerbell cuts inside the box! Tim Summerbell tries a spectacular strike but it flies just wide!
34.40
Darren Salako passes the ball forward to Darren Boyd. Darren Boyd runs straight at the defence! Some silky footwork from Darren Boyd provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Wonderful reactions from Bas Janssen keeps it out!
38.48
Nicky Delaney makes a simple pass to Tim Summerbell. Tim Summerbell advances inside the box! Some good footwork from Tim Summerbell provides some space. He shoots at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Tim Summerbell!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Tranmere Rovers appear unchanged since the first half. Kidderminster Harriers also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Kidderminster Harriers start the second half!
48.48
Seeing a gap ahead, Tommy Mann laces a weighted ball forward to Nicky Delaney. Nicky Delaney plays a one-two with Gareth Oakes and advances towards the goal... Some awkward footwork from Nicky Delaney provides some space. He curls a shot at goal. It curls slightly but Nicolas Turek manages to gather it easily.
51.54
Marino Ferrara makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Spencer Milligan. Spencer Milligan flicks a high pass forward. Tommy Mann holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Seeing a gap ahead, Tommy Mann plays the ball forward to Gareth Oakes who has made a great run into the box. Some silky footwork from Gareth Oakes provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
54.17
Steve Godber receives the ball from a throw-in from Darren Salako. Steve Godber passes the ball forward to Nick Powell. Nick Powell makes a simple pass to Greg Bishop. Greg Bishop lofts in a cross ball towards Jon Kirkland. Jon Kirkland makes a convincing header. What a cracker!! Bas Janssen had no chance!! Goal for Tranmere Rovers!
57.46
Darren Salako chips the ball to his team mate, Christian Lindner. Christian Lindner flicks a high pass forward. Greg Bishop holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Greg Bishop shoots from distance. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
60.41
Tranmere Rovers have made a substitution with Scott White replacing Shaun Adams .
63.28
Without breaking stride, Marino Ferrara plays the ball forward to Nicky Delaney. With vision, Nicky Delaney plays the ball forward to Tommy Mann. Tommy Mann shoots from 20 yards but it is miles over!
65.34
Scott White threads a neat ball through to Christian Lindner. Christian Lindner whips in a cross ball towards Ian Banks. Ian Banks outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it is miles over!
67.05
Duncan Bowyer chips the ball to his team mate, Ian Banks. Ian Banks tries a spectacular long range effort but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
71.43
Darren Boyd flicks a high ball forward to Ian Banks who takes it down. Ian Banks knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Craig Jobson.
72.57
Tommy Mann knocks the ball to his team mate, Nicky Delaney. Nicky Delaney sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Solid save from Nicolas Turek.
75.10
Showing composure, Spencer Milligan plays the ball forward to Tommy Mann. Tommy Mann makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Thierry Summerbee. Thierry Summerbee shoots from 20 yards but it flies just wide!
77.43
Tranmere Rovers have made 2 substitutions with Paul Montague replacing Steve Godber and Terry Bridge replacing Ian Banks .
79.23
Craig Jobson comes in with a late challenge on Jon Kirkland. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's another yellow card! It's an early bath for Craig Jobson!! Jon Kirkland grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
81.09
Nick Powell makes a simple pass to Christian Lindner. Christian Lindner controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jon Kirkland. Jon Kirkland whips in a cross ball towards Darren Boyd. With a superhuman jump, Darren Boyd connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
84.25
Spencer Milligan gives the ball a hefty kick upfield. Tim Summerbell deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tommy Mann but the linesman indicates offside!
87.28
Tommy Mann flicks a high pass forward. Nicky Delaney controls it well on his chest. Nicky Delaney plays a scrappy one-two with Tim Summerbell and stumbles forward towards the goal... Nicky Delaney side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Nicky Delaney!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Tranmere Rovers

Kidderminster Harriers
Goals
4
3
Shots on Target
6
5
Shots off Target
3
5
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
3
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
1

Possession
54.4%
45.6%
Play Area
26.5%
44.1%
29.4%

Scorers
Greg Bishop 2, 57
Jon Kirkland 54
Darren Boyd 81
Tim Summerbell 38
Gareth Oakes 52
Nicky Delaney 87

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

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

1.Bas Janssen (GK)
6
2.Sylvain Prior (DEF)
6
3.Spencer Milligan (DEF)
6
4.Marino Ferrara (DEF)
6
5.Craig Jobson (DEF)red card
3
6.Nicky Delaney (MID)goal scored
8
7.Tommy Mann (MID)
7
8.Thierry Summerbee (ATT)
6
9.Tim Summerbell (ATT)goal scored
7
10.Brendan Naylor (ATT)
6
11.Gareth Oakes (ATT)goal scored
7
 
12.Dean Pallister (MID)
0
13.Stephen Moffat (ATT)
0
14.Robert Ball (ATT)
0