Match Report
| Tranmere Rovers | Tranmere Rovers |  |  | AFC Bournemouth | AFC Bournemouth | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Omer Johnson | O. Johnson |  | 44 | G |  | 1 | | G | 57 | | Sylvain Oakes | S. Oakes | |||||||||
| Des Upson | D. Upson | | 61 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 53 | | Matt Dichio | M. Dichio | |||||||||
| Leon Rösler | L. Rösler |  | 45 | D |  | | 3 | | D | 52 | | Rainer Seibert | R. Seibert | ||||||||
| Nigel Palmer | N. Palmer | | 45 | D | | 4 | | D | 51 | | Jon Lofthouse | J. Lofthouse | |||||||||
| Stan Adams | S. Adams | | 42 | D | | 5 | | D | 50 | | Alfred Scowcroft | A. Scowcroft | |||||||||
| Ian Davies | I. Davies | | 57 | M | | 6 | | D | 49 | | Peter Flintlock | P. Flintlock | |||||||||
| Dion Atherton | D. Atherton | | 57 | M | | 7 | | M | 54 | | Lars Sachs | L. Sachs | |||||||||
| Marc Sachs | M. Sachs | | 51 | M | | 8 | | M | 54 | | Teddy Wetherall | T. Wetherall | |||||||||
| Lomano Oakley | L. Oakley | | 49 | M | | 9 | | | A | 57 | | Bakary Berg | B. Berg | ||||||||
| Lomano Bramble | L. Bramble | | 49 | A | | 10 | | A | 54 | | Moritz Geis | M. Geis | |||||||||
| Paul Whelan | P. Whelan | | 48 | A | | 11 | | A | 53 | | Lee Robson | L. Robson | |||||||||
| Matt McStay | M. McStay |  | 48 | A | | 12 | | M | 51 | | Sebastian Müller | S. Müller | |||||||||
| Arthur Kerr | A. Kerr | | 47 | M | | 13 | | M | 50 | | Michael Unsworth | M. Unsworth | |||||||||
| Callum Morton | C. Morton | | 46 | A | | 14 | | M | 49 | | Gavin Vernazza | G. Vernazza | |||||||||
 today's match is sponsored by Red Cross |
Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Prenton Park where Tranmere Rovers play host to AFC Bournemouth. A crowd of 4,390 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Tranmere Rovers are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while AFC Bournemouth appear to be shaped for 5-2-3.
Today's match is refereed by Mark Grondin.
The pitch is in good condition.
Tranmere Rovers are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while AFC Bournemouth appear to be shaped for 5-2-3.
Today's match is refereed by Mark Grondin.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Tranmere Rovers kicking off!
2.11
0-0Marc Sachs decides to run forward with the ball. Marc Sachs lofts in a cross ball towards Lomano Bramble. Lomano Bramble jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it flies just wide!
6.58
Marc Sachs flicks a high pass forward. Lomano Bramble holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Lomano Bramble shoots from distance. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
8.10
0-0Nigel Palmer sees Ian Davies in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ian Davies kicks a strong pass forward to Paul Whelan. Paul Whelan knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
15.12
0-0Lomano Bramble comes in with a late challenge on Alfred Scowcroft. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Alfred Scowcroft stretches but gets up unharmed.
18.19
Matt Dichio makes a probing pass to Teddy Wetherall. Teddy Wetherall threads a neat ball through to Bakary Berg. Bakary Berg tries a spectacular long range effort. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
21.12
0-0Peter Flintlock barges into Lomano Bramble. The referee warns Peter Flintlock to calm down! Lomano Bramble runs off the knock.
21.12
0-0Free kick to Tranmere Rovers just outside the area...
22.30
Dion Atherton takes a slow run up and drives a low ball which goes under the wall. The keeper is in a good position and gathers the ball.
24.57
Seeing a gap ahead, Marc Sachs plays the ball forward to Paul Whelan. Paul Whelan shoots from 25 yards but it is shockingly off target!
27.14
Nigel Palmer passes the ball forward to Marc Sachs. Marc Sachs makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Lomano Bramble. Lomano Bramble knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
28.48
Teddy Wetherall brings the ball forward. Teddy Wetherall knocks in a cross ball towards Bakary Berg. With a superhuman jump, Bakary Berg connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it misses the target by a large margin!
33.45
0-0Leon Rösler sees Ian Davies in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ian Davies makes an attacking run forward. Ian Davies shoots from 20 yards. It curls slightly but Sylvain Oakes manages to gather it effortlessly.
38.42
1-0Marc Sachs runs straight at the opposition's defence. Marc Sachs lofts in a cross ball towards Paul Whelan. Paul Whelan gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Sylvain Oakes is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
42.09
Des Upson knocks the ball to his team mate, Marc Sachs. Marc Sachs flicks a high ball forward to Paul Whelan who takes it down. Paul Whelan knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Rainer Seibert.
44.40
1-0Teddy Wetherall flicks a high pass forward. Moritz Geis controls it well on his chest. Moritz Geis knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Lee Robson is offside!
45.00
Ian Davies hits a low pass to Paul Whelan. Paul Whelan knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alfred Scowcroft.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Tranmere Rovers appear unchanged since the first half. AFC Bournemouth also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
AFC Bournemouth kick off and get the second half underway!
48.47
Teddy Wetherall darts forward. Teddy Wetherall lofts in a cross ball towards Bakary Berg. Bakary Berg jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Magnificent save by Omer Johnson!
51.54
Jon Lofthouse threads the ball through to Teddy Wetherall. Teddy Wetherall threads a neat ball through to Moritz Geis. Moritz Geis lofts in a cross ball towards Lee Robson. Lee Robson flicks the ball with his head. It's miles wide!
54.37
Lee Robson catches Nigel Palmer on the ankles. Lee Robson is shown the yellow card! Nigel Palmer runs off the knock.
59.07
Lomano Oakley threads a neat ball through to Lomano Bramble. Lomano Bramble knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Rainer Seibert.
60.50
1-0AFC Bournemouth appear to have rearranged themselves into a 5-2-3 formation.
61.04
Lee Robson catches Leon Rösler on the ankles. The referee warns Lee Robson to calm down! Leon Rösler stretches but gets up unharmed.
63.45
Dion Atherton sees space and advances. Dion Atherton shoots from 20 yards. It curls slightly but Sylvain Oakes manages to gather it.
72.10
Teddy Wetherall threads the ball through to Moritz Geis. Moritz Geis shoots from distance but somehow Omer Johnson manages to keep it out.
77.09
1-0AFC Bournemouth have made a substitution with Gavin Vernazza replacing Bakary Berg .
78.12
Seeing Dion Atherton's attacking run, Marc Sachs quickly throws the ball into his path. Dion Atherton controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Lomano Bramble. Lomano Bramble shoots from outside the area but it's well over the bar!
79.45
Teddy Wetherall threads a neat ball through to Lee Robson. Lee Robson knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Des Upson.
87.33
Rainer Seibert threads a neat ball through to Teddy Wetherall. Seeing a gap ahead, Teddy Wetherall plays the ball forward to Gavin Vernazza. Gavin Vernazza chips the ball to his team mate, Lee Robson. Lee Robson cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball comes in low, but Omer Johnson easily smothers it!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
4
3
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
57.1%
42.9%
Play Area
25.7%
45.7%
28.6%
Scorers
| Paul Whelan 38 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Marc Sachs of Tranmere Rovers |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Omer Johnson (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Des Upson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Leon Rösler (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Nigel Palmer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Stan Adams (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Ian Davies (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Dion Atherton (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Marc Sachs (MID) | 9 | |
| 9. | Lomano Oakley (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Lomano Bramble (ATT) |  | 5 |
| 11. | Paul Whelan (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 12. | Matt McStay (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Arthur Kerr (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Callum Morton (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Sylvain Oakes (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Matt Dichio (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Rainer Seibert (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Jon Lofthouse (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Alfred Scowcroft (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Peter Flintlock (DEF) | 5 | |
| 7. | Lars Sachs (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Teddy Wetherall (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | Bakary Berg (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Moritz Geis (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Lee Robson (ATT) | | 5 |
| 12. | Sebastian Müller (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Michael Unsworth (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Gavin Vernazza (MID) | 6 | |