Match Report
| Tranmere Rovers | Tranmere Rovers |  |  | Milton Keynes Dons | Milton Keynes Dons | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Omer Johnson | O. Johnson |  | 44 | G |  | 1 | | G | 52 | | Nigel Shields | N. Shields | |||||||||
| Des Upson | D. Upson | | 61 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 48 |  | Guillermo Alonso | G. Alonso | |||||||||
| Nigel Palmer | N. Palmer | | 45 | D |  | | 3 | | D | 40 | | Simon Pearson | S. Pearson | ||||||||
| Leon Rösler | L. Rösler |  | 43 | D | | 4 | | D | 39 | | Mervin Dyer | M. Dyer | |||||||||
| Stan Adams | S. Adams | | 41 | D | | 5 | | D | 39 | | Duncan Le Saux | D. Le Saux | |||||||||
| Ian Davies | I. Davies | | 56 | M | | 6 | | M | 44 | | Graham Minto | G. Minto | |||||||||
| Lomano Oakley | L. Oakley | | 49 | M | | 7 | | | M | 38 | | Spencer Chadwick | S. Chadwick | ||||||||
| Arthur Kerr | A. Kerr | | 47 | M | | 8 | | M | 37 |  | David Pinto | D. Pinto | |||||||||
| Kevin Byrne | K. Byrne | | 43 | M | | 9 | | M | 37 | | Hugo Gonzalez | H. Gonzalez | |||||||||
| Lomano Bramble | L. Bramble | | 49 | A | | 10 | | A | 53 | | Richard Barton | R. Barton | |||||||||
| Paul Whelan | P. Whelan | | 48 | A | | 11 | | A | 48 | | Martin Arias | M. Arias | |||||||||
| Callum Morton | C. Morton |  | 46 | A | | 12 | | A | 42 | | Ivan Lawrence | I. Lawrence | |||||||||
| Luke Bailey | L. Bailey | | 44 | G | | 13 | | A | 41 | | Marcus Evans | M. Evans | |||||||||
| Mark Unsworth | M. Unsworth | | 42 | M | | 14 | | A | 39 | | Billy Thatcher | B. Thatcher | |||||||||
 today's match is sponsored by Red Cross |
Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Prenton Park where Tranmere Rovers play host to Milton Keynes Dons in this derby match. Its a sell-out today with the 3,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Tranmere Rovers and Milton Keynes Dons are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Robbie Barmby.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Tranmere Rovers and Milton Keynes Dons are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Robbie Barmby.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Milton Keynes Dons kick off!
2.27
0-0Des Upson sees space and advances. Des Upson knocks the ball to his team mate, Paul Whelan. Paul Whelan knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Mervin Dyer.
4.11
0-0Nigel Palmer clumsily knocks into Richard Barton. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Richard Barton hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
8.14
Arthur Kerr threads a neat ball through to Lomano Bramble. Lomano Bramble knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
9.42
Arthur Kerr chips the ball to his team mate, Paul Whelan. Paul Whelan knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
10.53
Lomano Oakley threads the ball through to Paul Whelan. Paul Whelan knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Mervin Dyer.
15.52
Leon Rösler sees a break and surges forward. Leon Rösler flicks a high pass forward. Paul Whelan controls it well on his chest. Paul Whelan knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
21.40
0-0With great vision, Stan Adams plays the ball forward to Lomano Oakley. Lomano Oakley threads a neat ball through to Paul Whelan. Paul Whelan shoots from 25 yards but it's well over the bar!
24.28
0-0David Pinto passes the ball forward to Richard Barton. Richard Barton knocks in a cross ball towards Martin Arias. Des Upson hacks Martin Arias from behind! That's got to be a penalty! No, the ref waves play-on!!
26.38
0-0Paul Whelan clumsily knocks into Simon Pearson. The referee calls over Paul Whelan and warns him to calm down! Simon Pearson gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
30.37
Arthur Kerr deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Paul Whelan. Paul Whelan shoots from outside the area. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
39.09
0-0Spencer Chadwick threads a neat ball through to Richard Barton. Richard Barton shoots from outside the area but Omer Johnson reads it well. Great keeping!
40.21
David Pinto knocks the ball to his team mate, Richard Barton. Richard Barton controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
42.03
1-0Des Upson threads the ball through to Kevin Byrne. Kevin Byrne hits a low pass to Paul Whelan. Paul Whelan whips in a cross ball towards Lomano Bramble. Lomano Bramble powers a header at goal. What a cracker!! Nigel Shields had no chance!! Goal for Tranmere Rovers!
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. Milton Keynes Dons also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Tranmere Rovers kick off the second half!
49.15
1-0Graham Minto flicks a high pass forward. Richard Barton collects the pass. Richard Barton makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Martin Arias but he's offside!
51.17
Ian Davies flicks a high pass forward. Paul Whelan controls it well on his chest. Paul Whelan sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
59.59
Kevin Byrne knocks the ball forward to Lomano Bramble. Lomano Bramble knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Mervin Dyer.
60.45
1-0Milton Keynes Dons have made a substitution with Marcus Evans replacing Graham Minto .
63.53
Spencer Chadwick knocks the ball to his team mate, Martin Arias. Martin Arias knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
65.46
Spencer Chadwick makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Martin Arias. Martin Arias finds some space and shoots from distance but it rises well off target!
66.40
Mervin Dyer knocks the ball to his team mate, David Pinto. David Pinto deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Richard Barton. Richard Barton knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Nigel Palmer.
67.04
Ian Davies brings the ball forward. Ian Davies deftly passes the ball to Paul Whelan, releasing him through on goal. Paul Whelan rockets a shot on goal but Nigel Shields reads it well. Excellent keeping!
71.30
Arthur Kerr advances with the ball. Arthur Kerr knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Nigel Shields who gathers it comfortably.
72.53
Arthur Kerr flicks a high pass forward. Paul Whelan holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Paul Whelan tries a spectacular long range effort but it whistles just wide of the post!
78.30
Leon Rösler makes a simple pass to Arthur Kerr. Arthur Kerr knocks the ball to his team mate, Paul Whelan. Paul Whelan makes a probing pass to Lomano Bramble but he's offside!
87.33
Arthur Kerr sees Paul Whelan in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Paul Whelan whips in a cross ball towards Lomano Bramble. Lomano Bramble gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball takes a deflection leaving Nigel Shields with no chance!! Goal for Tranmere Rovers!
90.00
Stan Adams flicks the ball to his team mate, Arthur Kerr. Arthur Kerr takes it forward alone. Arthur Kerr makes a probing pass between the defence to Paul Whelan. Paul Whelan side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Nigel Shields gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
4
1
Shots off Target
4
2
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
61.5%
38.5%
Play Area
24.2%
47.3%
28.6%
Scorers
| Lomano Bramble 42, 87 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Lomano Bramble of Tranmere Rovers |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Omer Johnson (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Des Upson (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Nigel Palmer (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 4. | Leon Rösler (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Stan Adams (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Ian Davies (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Lomano Oakley (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Arthur Kerr (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | Kevin Byrne (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Lomano Bramble (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 11. | Paul Whelan (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Callum Morton (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Luke Bailey (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Mark Unsworth (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Nigel Shields (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Guillermo Alonso (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Simon Pearson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Mervin Dyer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Duncan Le Saux (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Graham Minto (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Spencer Chadwick (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | David Pinto (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Hugo Gonzalez (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Richard Barton (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Martin Arias (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Ivan Lawrence (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Marcus Evans (ATT) | 6 | |
| 14. | Billy Thatcher (ATT) | 0 | |