Match Report


Tranmere RoversTranmere Rovers     Wolverhampton WanderersWolverhampton Wanderers
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Omer JohnsonO. Johnson44
G
1
G
51Gary ButtG. Butt
Des UpsonD. Upson61
D
2
D
58Jason PallisterJ. Pallister
Leon RöslerL. Rösler45
D
captain3
D
54Richard MendoncaR. Mendonca
Nigel PalmerN. Palmer45
D
4
D
51Gary LampardG. Lampard
Stan AdamsS. Adams42
D
5captain
M
59Kieron BenaliK. Benali
Ian DaviesI. Davies57
M
6
M
58Jamie ElliottJ. Elliott
Dion AthertonD. Atherton57
M
7
M
53Nico SchachtN. Schacht
Marc SachsM. Sachs51
M
8
M
48Steven MarrS. Marr
Lomano OakleyL. Oakley49
M
9
A
55Graeme ProctorG. Proctor
Lomano BrambleL. Bramble49
A
10
A
49Peter FormonP. Formon
Paul WhelanP. Whelan48
A
11
A
41Robbie LloydR. Lloyd
 
Matt McStayM. McStay48
A
12
D
50Simone ConticchioS. Conticchio
Arthur KerrA. Kerr47
M
13
G
49Brian BlackB. Black
Callum MortonC. Morton46
A
14
D
46Trevor McManamanT. McManaman

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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Prenton Park where Tranmere Rovers play host to Wolverhampton Wanderers. A crowd of 4,967 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Tranmere Rovers are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Wolverhampton Wanderers appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Phil Galli.


0.00
The whistle blows and Wolverhampton Wanderers kick off!
2.43
Jason Pallister barges into Lomano Bramble. The referee calls over Jason Pallister and shows him a yellow card! Lomano Bramble stretches but gets up unharmed.
4.57
Richard Mendonca threads the ball through to Steven Marr. Steven Marr flicks a high pass forward. Peter Formon holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Peter Formon shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Well saved!
9.34
Des Upson advances with the ball. Des Upson hits a low pass to Lomano Bramble. Lomano Bramble knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gary Lampard.
10.46
Nico Schacht sees Peter Formon in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Peter Formon knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Des Upson.
14.03
Dion Atherton takes a long throw-in. Marc Sachs makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Lomano Bramble. Lomano Bramble knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gary Lampard.
16.05
Nico Schacht flicks a high pass forward. Robbie Lloyd collects the pass. Robbie Lloyd plays a quick one-two with Peter Formon and rushes in on goal... Stan Adams catches Robbie Lloyd on the ankles. Robbie Lloyd appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
18.32
Lomano Oakley clumsily knocks into Kieron Benali. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Kieron Benali runs off the knock.
20.18
Marc Sachs hits a low pass to Lomano Bramble. Lomano Bramble knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
21.48
Marc Sachs kicks a strong pass forward to Lomano Bramble. Lomano Bramble finds some space and shoots from distance. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
22.29
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
27.05
Marc Sachs barges into Kieron Benali. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Kieron Benali hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
30.06
Jamie Elliott chips the ball to his team mate, Robbie Lloyd. Robbie Lloyd threads a neat ball through to Graeme Proctor. Graeme Proctor muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
38.22
Jamie Elliott plays the ball forward to Peter Formon. Peter Formon tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies well off target!
40.21
Nico Schacht clumsily knocks into Dion Atherton. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Dion Atherton gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
45.00
Marc Sachs sees Lomano Bramble in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Lomano Bramble tries a spectacular long range effort but it whistles just wide of the post!
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. Wolverhampton Wanderers also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Tranmere Rovers kick off!
47.48
Ian Davies knocks the ball forward to Lomano Bramble. Lomano Bramble whips in a cross ball towards Paul Whelan. Paul Whelan beats his man to it with a header but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
48.18
Leon Rösler passes the ball forward to Dion Atherton. Dion Atherton kicks a strong pass forward to Paul Whelan. Paul Whelan sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it slams into the crowd!
53.19
Ian Davies knocks the ball to his team mate, Lomano Bramble. Lomano Bramble sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's drastically wayward!
54.34
Lomano Oakley changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Lomano Oakley knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gary Butt who gathers it comfortably.
55.54
With a delightful solo run, Nico Schacht stretches the opposition's defence. Nico Schacht rushes past Des Upson! Some good footwork from Nico Schacht provides some space. He shoots at goal but it is miles over!
59.22
Marc Sachs sees Paul Whelan in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Paul Whelan knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jason Pallister.
63.04
Ian Davies deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Paul Whelan. Paul Whelan lofts in a cross ball towards Lomano Bramble. Lomano Bramble connects with a diving header but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
72.06
Nigel Palmer hacks Graeme Proctor from behind! The referee calls over Nigel Palmer and shows him a yellow card! Graeme Proctor hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
75.11
Steven Marr passes the ball forward to Graeme Proctor. Graeme Proctor lofts in a cross ball towards Peter Formon. Peter Formon jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it curls horrendously wide!
81.12
Stan Adams brings the ball forward. Stan Adams knocks the ball to his team mate, Lomano Bramble. Lomano Bramble shoots from long range but Gary Butt is on top of it.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Tranmere Rovers

Wolverhampton Wanderers
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
1
2
Shots off Target
6
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
3
2
Yellow Cards
3
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
63.2%
36.8%
Play Area
27.6%
48.7%
23.7%

Scorers
Graeme Proctor 30

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Graeme Proctor of Wolverhampton Wanderers

Match Ratings
1.Omer Johnson (GK)
6
2.Des Upson (DEF)
7
3.Leon Rösler (DEF)
6
4.Nigel Palmer (DEF)yellow card
6
5.Stan Adams (DEF)
7
6.Ian Davies (MID)
7
7.Dion Atherton (MID)
6
8.Marc Sachs (MID)yellow card
7
9.Lomano Oakley (MID)yellow card
5
10.Lomano Bramble (ATT)
7
11.Paul Whelan (ATT)
6
 
12.Matt McStay (ATT)
0
13.Arthur Kerr (MID)
0
14.Callum Morton (ATT)
0

1.Gary Butt (GK)
6
2.Jason Pallister (DEF)yellow card
4
3.Richard Mendonca (DEF)
6
4.Gary Lampard (DEF)
6
5.Kieron Benali (MID)
6
6.Jamie Elliott (MID)
7
7.Nico Schacht (MID)yellow card
7
8.Steven Marr (MID)
7
9.Graeme Proctor (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Peter Formon (ATT)
6
11.Robbie Lloyd (ATT)
7
 
12.Simone Conticchio (DEF)
0
13.Brian Black (GK)
0
14.Trevor McManaman (DEF)
0