Match Report
| Tranmere Rovers | Tranmere Rovers |  |  | Luton Town | Luton Town | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| James Lee | J. Lee |  | 51 | G |  | 1 | | G | 39 | | Niccolo Walker | N. Walker | |||||||||
| Jody Woodcock | J. Woodcock | | 53 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 47 | | Francis Marsden | F. Marsden | |||||||||
| Ledley Copping | L. Copping | | 49 | D | | 3 | | D | 44 | | Gareth Edwards | G. Edwards | |||||||||
| John Greaves | J. Greaves | | 47 | D | | 4 | | D | 40 | | Chris Cooke | C. Cooke | |||||||||
| Jermaine Shearer | J. Shearer | | 46 | D | | 5 | | M | 52 | | Adam Greaves | A. Greaves | |||||||||
| Neil Moore | N. Moore | | 57 | M | | 6 | | M | 43 | | Harvey Riggott | H. Riggott | |||||||||
| Des Mccann | D. Mccann | | 53 | M | | 7 | | M | 39 | | Malcolm Brighton | M. Brighton | |||||||||
| Mervin Ince | M. Ince | | 52 | M | | 8 | | M | 36 | | Andy Benjamin | A. Benjamin | |||||||||
| Simon Gordon | S. Gordon | | 59 | A | | 9 | | M | 35 | | Brian Wright | B. Wright | |||||||||
| Harry Burbage | H. Burbage | | 58 | A | | 10 | | A | 54 | | Leon Cadamarteri | L. Cadamarteri | |||||||||
| Dale Beagrie | D. Beagrie | | 42 | A | | 11 | | A | 52 | | Ashley Youds | A. Youds | |||||||||
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Prenton Park where Tranmere Rovers play host to Luton Town. A crowd of 2,836 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
Tranmere Rovers are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Luton Town appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Tranmere Rovers are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Luton Town appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
0.00
0-0Tranmere Rovers start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.02
0-0Andy Benjamin makes a simple pass to Ashley Youds. Ashley Youds shoots from long range but it flies wide!
3.47
Neil Moore surges forward with the ball. Neil Moore controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
6.27
Francis Marsden knocks the ball forward to Andy Benjamin. Andy Benjamin sees space and advances. Andy Benjamin sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
8.24
Des Mccann makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Simon Gordon. Simon Gordon knocks in a cross ball towards Harry Burbage. Harry Burbage is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
9.51
1-0Des Mccann chips the ball to his team mate, Dale Beagrie. Dale Beagrie knocks in a cross ball towards Harry Burbage. Harry Burbage is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Harry Burbage!
15.23
1-0Mervin Ince knocks the ball to his team mate, Dale Beagrie. Dale Beagrie shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
16.16
Chris Cooke passes the ball forward to Adam Greaves. Adam Greaves knocks the ball forward to Leon Cadamarteri. Leon Cadamarteri shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
18.10
1-0Simon Gordon barges into Gareth Edwards. The referee calls over Simon Gordon and shows him a yellow card! Gareth Edwards stretches but gets up unharmed.
20.26
1-0Malcolm Brighton takes it forward alone. Malcolm Brighton knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
21.48
Ledley Copping threads the ball through to Mervin Ince. Mervin Ince decides to run forward with the ball. Mervin Ince lofts in a cross ball towards Simon Gordon. Simon Gordon is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
22.40
Mervin Ince kicks a strong pass forward to Simon Gordon. Simon Gordon knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Francis Marsden.
24.46
Malcolm Brighton passes the ball forward to Ashley Youds. Ashley Youds sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is tipped over by James Lee.
26.49
Mervin Ince takes it forward alone. Mervin Ince whips in a cross ball towards Dale Beagrie. Dale Beagrie powers a header at goal. Niccolo Walker easily picks it out of the air!
30.47
Neil Moore flicks the ball to his team mate, Simon Gordon. Simon Gordon goes all the way! Simon Gordon makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
34.53
Brian Wright threads the ball through to Leon Cadamarteri. Leon Cadamarteri knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by John Greaves.
38.16
1-0John Greaves comes in with a high challenge, catching Ashley Youds with his studs. John Greaves is shown the red card!! Ashley Youds stretches but gets up unharmed.
39.03
1-0Tranmere Rovers are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
42.05
Chris Cooke makes a simple pass to Harvey Riggott. Harvey Riggott threads the ball through to Leon Cadamarteri. Leon Cadamarteri shoots from long range but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
44.04
Brian Wright controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Leon Cadamarteri. Leon Cadamarteri plays a perfect one-two with Ashley Youds and rushes in on goal... Leon Cadamarteri takes a shot at goal but it is miles over!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
The whistle blows and Luton Town get the second half underway!
47.42
Harvey Riggott controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ashley Youds. Ashley Youds knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jody Woodcock.
48.16
1-0Harvey Riggott clumsily knocks into Mervin Ince. The referee calls over Harvey Riggott and shows him a yellow card! Mervin Ince carries on, but is struggling a bit.
54.06
Harvey Riggott sees a break and surges forward. Harvey Riggott knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
55.55
Des Mccann knocks the ball to his team mate, Harry Burbage. Harry Burbage lofts in a cross ball towards Simon Gordon. Simon Gordon is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
61.02
1-0Simon Gordon comes in with a late challenge on Chris Cooke. The referee calls over Simon Gordon and warns him to calm down! Chris Cooke runs off the knock.
67.21
Neil Moore sees a break and surges forward. Neil Moore whips in a cross ball towards Simon Gordon. Simon Gordon powers a header at goal. What a cracker!! Niccolo Walker had no chance!! Goal for Tranmere Rovers!
72.51
Mervin Ince surges forward with the ball. Mervin Ince knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Francis Marsden.
73.48
Luton Town are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Tranmere Rovers's defence.
85.35
Mervin Ince makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Harry Burbage. Harry Burbage lofts in a cross ball towards Simon Gordon. Simon Gordon heads the ball goalwards. It's there!! Niccolo Walker has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
89.43
Andy Benjamin knocks the ball forward to Leon Cadamarteri. Leon Cadamarteri knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jermaine Shearer.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
6
1
Shots off Target
4
5
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
1
0
Possession
46.6%
53.4%
Play Area
21.9%
50.7%
27.4%
Scorers
| Harry Burbage 10 Simon Gordon 67, 85 |