Match Report
| Tranmere Rovers | Tranmere Rovers |  |  | Notts County | Notts County | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Omer Johnson | O. Johnson |  | 44 | G |  | 1 | | G | 55 | | Dale Cottee | D. Cottee | |||||||||
| Des Upson | D. Upson | | 61 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 50 |  | Malte Metzger | M. Metzger | |||||||||
| Nigel Palmer | N. Palmer | | 45 | D |  | | 3 | | D | 48 |  | David Ziliani | D. Ziliani | ||||||||
| Leon Rösler | L. Rösler | | 43 | D | | 4 | | D | 45 | | Gilles Mcleod | G. Mcleod | |||||||||
| Stan Adams | S. Adams | | 41 | D | | 5 | | M | 59 | | Gilles Finney | G. Finney | |||||||||
| Ian Davies | I. Davies | | 56 | M | | 6 | | M | 51 | | Chris Peters | C. Peters | |||||||||
| Lomano Oakley | L. Oakley | | 49 | M | | 7 | | M | 46 |  | Colin Campbell | C. Campbell | |||||||||
| Arthur Kerr | A. Kerr | | 47 | M | | 8 | | M | 45 | | Joe Hall | J. Hall | |||||||||
| Kevin Byrne | K. Byrne | | 43 | M | | 9 | | A | 57 | | Alan Plowright | A. Plowright | |||||||||
| Lomano Bramble | L. Bramble | | 49 | A | | 10 | | | A | 52 | | Christian Milanese | C. Milanese | ||||||||
| Paul Whelan | P. Whelan | | 48 | A | | 11 | | A | 47 | | Jason Waters | J. Waters | |||||||||
| Callum Morton | C. Morton | | 46 | A | | 12 | | G | 47 | | Anthony Benali | A. Benali | |||||||||
| Luke Bailey | L. Bailey | | 44 | G | | 13 | | D | 44 |  | Edgar Nascimento | E. Nascimento | |||||||||
| Mark Unsworth | M. Unsworth | | 42 | M | | 14 | | D | 43 | | Alexandre Sousa | A. Sousa | |||||||||
 today's match is sponsored by FISO |
Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Prenton Park where Tranmere Rovers play host to Notts County. A crowd of 2,888 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Tranmere Rovers are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Notts County appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Robbie Barmby.
The pitch is in good condition.
Tranmere Rovers are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Notts County appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Robbie Barmby.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Notts County kicking off!
2.19
0-0Chris Peters sees a break and surges forward. Chris Peters knocks in a cross ball towards Christian Milanese. Christian Milanese gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it flies just off target!
3.46
0-1David Ziliani sees Joe Hall in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Joe Hall threads a neat ball through to Jason Waters. Jason Waters lofts in a cross ball towards Alan Plowright. Alan Plowright whips the ball goalwards with his head. It's there!! Omer Johnson has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
9.04
Joe Hall deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jason Waters. Jason Waters whips in a cross ball towards Christian Milanese. Christian Milanese is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
15.08
0-2Malte Metzger chips the ball to his team mate, Chris Peters. Chris Peters kicks a strong pass forward to Jason Waters. Jason Waters knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Des Upson.
18.48
Malte Metzger brings the ball forward. Malte Metzger sees Christian Milanese in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Christian Milanese tries a spectacular long range effort but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
20.36
0-2Leon Rösler threads a neat ball through to Kevin Byrne. Kevin Byrne threads a neat ball through to Paul Whelan. Paul Whelan kicks a strong pass forward to Lomano Bramble but the referee indicates it's offside!
21.35
Nigel Palmer sees Arthur Kerr in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Arthur Kerr runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Arthur Kerr shoots from long range but slams it into the crowd!
22.09
Ian Davies hits a low pass to Paul Whelan. Paul Whelan shoots from outside the area but it's a woeful effort!
24.05
Ian Davies sees a break and surges forward. Ian Davies lofts in a cross ball towards Lomano Bramble. Lomano Bramble rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
30.22
Des Upson passes the ball forward to Kevin Byrne. Kevin Byrne makes a probing pass to Paul Whelan. Paul Whelan shoots from long range. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
33.54
Joe Hall flicks the ball to his team mate, Alan Plowright. Alan Plowright whips in a cross ball towards Jason Waters. Jason Waters jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
40.11
Des Upson makes a simple pass to Kevin Byrne. Kevin Byrne makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Paul Whelan. Paul Whelan tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
42.24
Stan Adams flicks a high pass forward to Ian Davies who brings the ball under control. Ian Davies chips the ball to his team mate, Lomano Bramble. Lomano Bramble tries a spectacular long range effort which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
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. Notts County also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Tranmere Rovers kick off the second half!
47.00
Gilles Finney flicks the ball to his team mate, Jason Waters. Jason Waters knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
49.29
Colin Campbell makes a probing pass to Christian Milanese. Christian Milanese whips in a cross ball towards Alan Plowright. Alan Plowright directs the ball goalwards with his head but it flies well off target!
54.24
1-2Malte Metzger decides to run forward with the ball. Malte Metzger threads a neat ball through to Christian Milanese. Christian Milanese lofts in a cross ball towards Alan Plowright. Alan Plowright jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Great keeping!
57.34
Arthur Kerr chips the ball to his team mate, Paul Whelan. Paul Whelan threads a neat ball through to Lomano Bramble. Lomano Bramble makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
60.48
Lomano Oakley makes a simple pass to Paul Whelan. Paul Whelan whips in a cross ball towards Lomano Bramble. Lomano Bramble is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!! The crowd cheers as he celebrates his hattrick!
65.06
Nigel Palmer surges forward with the ball. Nigel Palmer knocks the ball to his team mate, Lomano Bramble. Lomano Bramble whips in a cross ball towards Paul Whelan. Paul Whelan whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
69.56
Colin Campbell makes a probing pass to Alan Plowright. Alan Plowright plays a one-two with Christian Milanese and advances towards the goal... Alan Plowright cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it's well over the bar!
71.18
Joe Hall chips the ball to his team mate, Jason Waters. Jason Waters knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
72.12
Colin Campbell threads a neat ball through to Christian Milanese. Christian Milanese shoots from 20 yards but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
73.06
Chris Peters knocks the ball forward to Alan Plowright. Alan Plowright shoots from long range but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
75.36
Lomano Oakley threads a neat ball through to Paul Whelan. Paul Whelan whips in a cross ball towards Lomano Bramble. Lomano Bramble jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. 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.
79.27
Leon Rösler passes the ball forward to Lomano Oakley. Lomano Oakley darts forward. Lomano Oakley knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
81.19
Arthur Kerr makes a probing pass to Paul Whelan. Paul Whelan shoots from 20 yards. Dale Cottee gathers the ball up comfortably. He makes it look easy!
83.44
Des Upson makes a probing pass to Lomano Oakley. Lomano Oakley flicks a high pass forward. Lomano Bramble collects the pass. Lomano Bramble knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Malte Metzger.
85.14
Leon Rösler chips the ball to his team mate, Lomano Oakley. Lomano Oakley flicks a high pass forward. Lomano Bramble collects the pass. Lomano Bramble knocks in a cross ball towards Paul Whelan. Paul Whelan connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
87.05
Stan Adams kicks a strong pass forward to Lomano Oakley. Lomano Oakley laces a weighted ball forward to Lomano Bramble. Lomano Bramble knocks the ball forward, putting Paul Whelan through on goal. Paul Whelan shoots from just inside the box. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
89.23
Des Upson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Lomano Oakley. Lomano Oakley passes the ball forward to Lomano Bramble. Lomano Bramble knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Dale Cottee who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
With a delightful solo run, Arthur Kerr stretches the opposition's defence. Arthur Kerr knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
4
2
Shots on Target
5
3
Shots off Target
8
7
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
58.4%
41.6%
Play Area
28.1%
41.6%
30.3%
Scorers
| Lomano Bramble 42, 57, 60 Paul Whelan 65 | Alan Plowright 3 Christian Milanese 9 |
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) | 6 | |
| 3. | Nigel Palmer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Leon Rösler (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Stan Adams (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Ian Davies (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Lomano Oakley (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Arthur Kerr (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Kevin Byrne (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Lomano Bramble (ATT) |  | 10 |
| 11. | Paul Whelan (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Callum Morton (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Luke Bailey (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Mark Unsworth (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Dale Cottee (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Malte Metzger (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | David Ziliani (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Gilles Mcleod (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Gilles Finney (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Chris Peters (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Colin Campbell (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Joe Hall (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Alan Plowright (ATT) | | 7 |
| 10. | Christian Milanese (ATT) | | 7 |
| 11. | Jason Waters (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Anthony Benali (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Edgar Nascimento (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Alexandre Sousa (DEF) | 0 | |