Match Report
| Carlisle United | Carlisle United |  |  | Tranmere Rovers | Tranmere Rovers | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Carlos Zamora | C. Zamora |  | 49 | G |  | 1 | | G | 44 |  | Omer Johnson | O. Johnson | |||||||||
| Diego Montaperto | D. Montaperto |  | 62 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 61 | | Des Upson | D. Upson | |||||||||
| Carlton Copping | C. Copping | | 55 | D |  | | 3 | | | D | 45 |  | Leon Rösler | L. Rösler | |||||||
| Andy Flintlock | A. Flintlock | | 52 | D | | 4 | | D | 45 | | Nigel Palmer | N. Palmer | |||||||||
| Brendan Sinclair | B. Sinclair | | 58 | M | | 5 | | D | 42 | | Stan Adams | S. Adams | |||||||||
| Eddie Westwood | E. Westwood | | 57 | M | | 6 | | M | 57 | | Ian Davies | I. Davies | |||||||||
| Patricio Romero | P. Romero | | 55 | M | | 7 | | M | 51 | | Marc Sachs | M. Sachs | |||||||||
| Danny Proctor | D. Proctor | | 46 | M | | 8 | | M | 49 | | Lomano Oakley | L. Oakley | |||||||||
| Paul Greening | P. Greening | | 63 | A | | 9 | | M | 47 | | Arthur Kerr | A. Kerr | |||||||||
| Neil Milligan | N. Milligan | | 61 | A | | 10 | | A | 49 | | Lomano Bramble | L. Bramble | |||||||||
| Dion Williams | D. Williams | | 46 | A | | 11 | | A | 48 | | Paul Whelan | P. Whelan | |||||||||
| Simon Bower | S. Bower | | 52 | D | | 12 | | A | 48 |  | Matt McStay | M. McStay | |||||||||
| Jody Eadie | J. Eadie | | 51 | D | | 13 | | A | 46 | | Callum Morton | C. Morton | |||||||||
| Billy Mcgovern | B. Mcgovern | | 46 | D | | 14 | | G | 44 | | Luke Bailey | L. Bailey | |||||||||
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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Brunton Park where Carlisle United play host to Tranmere Rovers. A crowd of 4,607 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Carlisle United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Tranmere Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Marcus Nicholls.
The pitch is in good condition.
Carlisle United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Tranmere Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Marcus Nicholls.
0.00
0-0Tranmere Rovers kick off and get the first half underway!
4.27
1-0Brendan Sinclair makes a beautiful solo run. Brendan Sinclair plays a quick one-two with Dion Williams and rushes in on goal... Brendan Sinclair cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
12.36
1-0Patricio Romero clumsily knocks into Marc Sachs. Patricio Romero is shown the yellow card! Marc Sachs stretches but gets up unharmed.
14.27
Andy Flintlock flicks a high pass forward. Eddie Westwood collects the pass. Eddie Westwood sees Dion Williams in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Dion Williams plays a scrappy one-two with Paul Greening and stumbles forward towards the goal... Dion Williams tries a spectacular strike. The ball takes a deflection leaving Omer Johnson with no chance!! Goal for Carlisle United!
18.51
2-0Patricio Romero hacks Marc Sachs from behind! The referee calls over Patricio Romero and shows him his second yellow card! He's sending him off!! Marc Sachs hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
21.05
2-0Marc Sachs flicks a high pass forward. Paul Whelan controls it well on his chest. Paul Whelan tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
22.41
2-0Marc Sachs runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Marc Sachs knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Andy Flintlock.
26.24
Nigel Palmer hits a low pass to Lomano Oakley. Lomano Oakley makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Paul Whelan. Paul Whelan knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Carlos Zamora who gathers it comfortably.
28.42
2-0Seeing a gap ahead, Lomano Oakley plays the ball forward to Lomano Bramble. Lomano Bramble shoots from 20 yards but is denied by Carlos Zamora. Excellent save.
30.41
With vision, Nigel Palmer plays the ball forward to Lomano Oakley. Lomano Oakley passes 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 is tipped over by Carlos Zamora.
31.40
2-0Marc Sachs takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the far post. Neil Milligan reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
32.30
2-0Paul Greening comes in with a late challenge on Nigel Palmer. Paul Greening is given a warning by the referee! Nigel Palmer hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
34.11
2-0Lomano Bramble clumsily knocks into Diego Montaperto. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Diego Montaperto carries on, but is struggling a bit.
45.00
Des Upson flicks a high ball forward to Ian Davies who takes it down. Ian Davies kicks a strong pass forward to Paul Whelan. Paul Whelan whips in a cross ball towards Lomano Bramble. Lomano Bramble directs the ball goalwards with his head. Solid save from Carlos Zamora.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Carlisle United appear unchanged since the first half. Tranmere Rovers also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Carlisle United kick off and get the second half underway!
48.03
Des Upson decides to run forward with the ball. Des Upson knocks the ball to his team mate, Lomano Bramble. Lomano Bramble tries a spectacular long range effort but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
51.21
2-0With imagination, Ian Davies plays the ball forward to Lomano Bramble. Lomano Bramble lofts in a cross ball towards Paul Whelan. Paul Whelan rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Carlton Copping clears it off the line with his head!
53.31
Arthur Kerr chips the ball to his team mate, Paul Whelan. Paul Whelan shoots from 25 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
54.53
Marc Sachs chips the ball to his team mate, Lomano Bramble. Lomano Bramble knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Diego Montaperto.
65.39
Diego Montaperto knocks the ball to his team mate, Brendan Sinclair. Brendan Sinclair threads a neat ball through to Paul Greening. Paul Greening plays a one-two with Neil Milligan and advances towards the goal... Paul Greening rockets a shot on goal but it is shockingly off target!
69.11
Marc Sachs receives the ball from a throw-in from Arthur Kerr. Marc Sachs passes the ball forward to Lomano Bramble. Lomano Bramble knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Andy Flintlock.
71.31
Des Upson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Lomano Oakley. Lomano Oakley makes a beautiful solo run. Lomano Oakley finds some space and shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Carlos Zamora!
72.58
Stan Adams catches Neil Milligan on the ankles. Stan Adams is given a warning by the referee! Neil Milligan gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
75.03
2-0Ian Davies threads the ball through to Paul Whelan. Paul Whelan knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Lomano Bramble is offside!
77.49
Marc Sachs knocks the ball to his team mate, Paul Whelan. Paul Whelan knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Carlos Zamora who gathers it comfortably.
85.16
Ian Davies makes a probing pass to Lomano Bramble. Lomano Bramble lofts in a cross ball towards Paul Whelan. Paul Whelan directs the ball goalwards with his head but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
87.08
Andy Flintlock hits a low pass to Brendan Sinclair. Brendan Sinclair advances with the ball. Brendan Sinclair advances inside the box! Brendan Sinclair side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but slams it into the crowd!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
2
5
Shots off Target
2
4
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
3
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
1
0
Possession
28.9%
71.1%
Play Area
30.3%
46.1%
23.7%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Brendan Sinclair of Carlisle United |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Carlos Zamora (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Diego Montaperto (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Carlton Copping (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Andy Flintlock (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Brendan Sinclair (MID) |  | 8 |
| 6. | Eddie Westwood (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Patricio Romero (MID) |  | 3 |
| 8. | Danny Proctor (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Paul Greening (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Neil Milligan (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Dion Williams (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Simon Bower (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Jody Eadie (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Billy Mcgovern (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Omer Johnson (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Des Upson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Leon Rösler (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Nigel Palmer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Stan Adams (DEF) | 5 | |
| 6. | Ian Davies (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Marc Sachs (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Lomano Oakley (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Arthur Kerr (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Lomano Bramble (ATT) |  | 6 |
| 11. | Paul Whelan (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Matt McStay (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Callum Morton (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Luke Bailey (GK) | 0 | |