Match Report
| Tranmere Rovers | Tranmere Rovers |  |  | Blackburn Rovers | Blackburn Rovers | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Omer Johnson | O. Johnson |  | 44 | G |  | 1 | | G | 60 |  | Luís Salgado | L. Salgado | |||||||||
| Des Upson | D. Upson | | 61 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 62 | | Kevin Armstrong | K. Armstrong | |||||||||
| Leon Rösler | L. Rösler |  | 46 | D |  | | 3 | | D | 58 | | John Collymore | J. Collymore | ||||||||
| Nigel Palmer | N. Palmer | | 45 | D | | 4 | | D | 58 |  | Jose Javier Menendez | J. Menendez | |||||||||
| Stan Adams | S. Adams | | 42 | D | | 5 | | M | 76 | | Steve Riza | S. Riza | |||||||||
| Ian Davies | I. Davies | | 57 | M | | 6 | | M | 62 |  | Kevin Cleland | K. Cleland | |||||||||
| Dion Atherton | D. Atherton | | 57 | M | | 7 | | M | 49 | | Gary Bloomer | G. Bloomer | |||||||||
| Marc Sachs | M. Sachs | | 51 | M | | 8 | | M | 48 | | Aaron Haynes | A. Haynes | |||||||||
| Lomano Oakley | L. Oakley | | 49 | M | | 9 | | | M | 48 | | Jan Schacht | J. Schacht | ||||||||
| Lomano Bramble | L. Bramble | | 49 | A | | 10 | | A | 71 | | Nicky Priestley | N. Priestley | |||||||||
| Paul Whelan | P. Whelan | | 48 | A | | 11 | | A | 65 | | Dave Murphy | D. Murphy | |||||||||
| Matt McStay | M. McStay | | 48 | A | | 12 | | A | 58 | | Phil Mason | P. Mason | |||||||||
| Arthur Kerr | A. Kerr | | 47 | M | | 13 | | A | 51 | | Clive Gardner | C. Gardner | |||||||||
| Callum Morton | C. Morton | | 46 | A | | 14 | | A | 50 | | Matthew Lawrence | M. Lawrence | |||||||||
 today's match is sponsored by Red Cross |
Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Prenton Park where Tranmere Rovers play host to Blackburn Rovers. A crowd of 4,404 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Tranmere Rovers are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Blackburn Rovers appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Today's match is refereed by Marcus Nicholls.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Tranmere Rovers are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Blackburn Rovers appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Today's match is refereed by Marcus Nicholls.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Tranmere Rovers get the match underway!
12.31
0-0Jose Javier Menendez catches Paul Whelan on the ankles. Jose Javier Menendez is given a warning by the referee! Paul Whelan hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
15.08
0-0Jose Javier Menendez makes a probing pass to Aaron Haynes. Aaron Haynes threads the ball through to Nicky Priestley. Nicky Priestley knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Omer Johnson who gathers it comfortably.
20.50
0-0Leon Rösler decides to run forward with the ball. Without breaking stride, Leon Rösler plays the ball forward to Paul Whelan. Paul Whelan sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
21.53
0-0Dion Atherton barges into Aaron Haynes. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Aaron Haynes hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
26.42
1-0Marc Sachs changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Marc Sachs whips in a cross ball towards Paul Whelan. Paul Whelan gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
32.09
Lomano Bramble catches Jose Javier Menendez on the ankles. The referee calls over Lomano Bramble and shows him a yellow card! Jose Javier Menendez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
33.41
Gary Bloomer makes a simple pass to Nicky Priestley. Nicky Priestley knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Stan Adams.
36.08
Dion Atherton flicks a high pass forward. Lomano Bramble holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Lomano Bramble advances inside the box! Lomano Bramble takes a shot at goal. It's miles wide!
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. Blackburn Rovers also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Blackburn Rovers kick off!
47.57
1-0Jose Javier Menendez makes a simple pass to Aaron Haynes. Aaron Haynes brings the ball forward. Aaron Haynes whips in a cross ball towards Dave Murphy. Dave Murphy whips the ball goalwards with his head but it is deflected wide by Nigel Palmer.
51.49
1-0Steve Riza kicks a strong pass forward to Dave Murphy. Dave Murphy finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Omer Johnson comfortably smothers it!
55.56
Aaron Haynes threads a neat ball through to Nicky Priestley. Nicky Priestley shoots from long range but it is tipped over by Omer Johnson.
57.46
1-0Jan Schacht takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Dion Atherton chests the ball down and quickly clears it out of the danger area!
60.24
1-0Blackburn Rovers have made 2 substitutions with Clive Gardner replacing John Collymore and Matthew Lawrence replacing Jan Schacht .
65.23
Dion Atherton runs straight at the opposition's defence. Dion Atherton advances inside the box! Dion Atherton side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Fantastic reaction save from Luís Salgado!
66.28
Lomano Bramble hacks Jose Javier Menendez from behind! The referee brings Lomano Bramble to one side and gives him a warning! Jose Javier Menendez runs off the knock.
67.17
Gary Bloomer makes a probing pass to Nicky Priestley. Nicky Priestley finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies well off target!
69.01
Ian Davies knocks the ball forward to Lomano Bramble. Lomano Bramble knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Kevin Armstrong.
71.48
Kevin Armstrong flicks a high pass forward. Kevin Cleland holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Kevin Cleland makes a simple pass to Nicky Priestley. Nicky Priestley shoots from long range but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
77.25
Jose Javier Menendez threads the ball through to Aaron Haynes. Aaron Haynes takes it forward alone. Aaron Haynes knocks in a cross ball towards Dave Murphy. Dave Murphy whips the ball goalwards with his head but it slams into the crowd!
78.16
Jose Javier Menendez knocks the ball to his team mate, Kevin Cleland. Kevin Cleland knocks the ball to his team mate, Nicky Priestley. Nicky Priestley shoots from outside the area but slams it into the crowd!
81.02
Dion Atherton flicks a high ball forward to Paul Whelan who takes it down. Paul Whelan knocks in a cross ball towards Lomano Bramble. Lomano Bramble connects with a diving header. Luís Salgado punches it away to safety.
84.46
With wonderful vision, Kevin Cleland plays the ball forward to Nicky Priestley. Nicky Priestley shoots from long range. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
89.22
Jose Javier Menendez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kevin Cleland. Kevin Cleland deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dave Murphy. Dave Murphy shoots from 25 yards but it whistles just wide of the post!
90.00
Steve Riza hits a low pass to Dave Murphy. Dave Murphy finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies well off target!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
3
3
Shots off Target
2
7
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
52.4%
47.6%
Play Area
25.6%
45.1%
29.3%
Scorers
| Paul Whelan 26 |
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) | 7 | |
| 4. | Nigel Palmer (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Stan Adams (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Ian Davies (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Dion Atherton (MID) |  | 8 |
| 8. | Marc Sachs (MID) | 9 | |
| 9. | Lomano Oakley (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Lomano Bramble (ATT) | | 6 |
| 11. | Paul Whelan (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 12. | Matt McStay (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Arthur Kerr (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Callum Morton (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Luís Salgado (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Kevin Armstrong (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | John Collymore (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Jose Javier Menendez (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Steve Riza (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Kevin Cleland (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Gary Bloomer (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Aaron Haynes (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | Jan Schacht (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Nicky Priestley (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Dave Murphy (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Phil Mason (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Clive Gardner (ATT) | 6 | |
| 14. | Matthew Lawrence (ATT) | 6 | |