Match Report


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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Prenton Park where Tranmere Rovers play host to Sheffield United. A crowd of 2,702 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
Tranmere Rovers are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Sheffield United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.


0.00
Sheffield United kick off!
2.10
Jason Watson surges forward with the ball. Jason Watson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Oleg Stone but he's offside!
3.24
Mervin Ince makes a probing pass to Simon Gordon. Simon Gordon knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
9.24
Robert Mcgovern makes a probing pass to Les Blake. Les Blake knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to James Lee who gathers it comfortably.
12.42
Jody Woodcock deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Des Mccann. Des Mccann sees a break and surges forward. Des Mccann goes all the way! Des Mccann takes a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Stephen Huckerby easily smothers it!
15.29
Neil Moore makes a probing pass to Simon Gordon. Simon Gordon whips in a cross ball towards Harry Burbage. Harry Burbage is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Stephen Huckerby is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
18.19
Des Mccann controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Harry Burbage. Harry Burbage whips in a cross ball towards Dale Beagrie. Dale Beagrie connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
24.23
Neil Moore knocks the ball to his team mate, Harry Burbage. Harry Burbage knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Oleh Oliynyk.
28.01
Jody Woodcock knocks the ball forward to Mervin Ince. Mervin Ince knocks the ball to his team mate, Simon Gordon. Simon Gordon lofts in a cross ball towards Harry Burbage. Harry Burbage is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. What a cracker!! Stephen Huckerby had no chance!! Goal for Tranmere Rovers!
34.39
Oleh Oliynyk makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Robert Mcgovern. Robert Mcgovern deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Oleg Stone. Oleg Stone goes all the way! Oleg Stone cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball comes in low, but James Lee easily smothers it!
36.32
Jason Watson hacks Mervin Ince from behind! Jason Watson is warned by the referee! Mervin Ince hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
40.05
Jody Woodcock knocks the ball to his team mate, Des Mccann. Des Mccann makes a probing pass to Dale Beagrie. Dale Beagrie shoots from 20 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
42.51
Max Summerbell passes the ball forward to Billy Prior. Billy Prior plays a perfect one-two with Les Blake and rushes in on goal... Billy Prior makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. James Lee is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
45.00
Jody Woodcock brings the ball forward. Jody Woodcock deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dale Beagrie. Dale Beagrie knocks in a cross ball towards Simon Gordon. Simon Gordon flicks the ball with his head. Stephen Huckerby easily smothers it.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!


45.00
The whistle blows and Tranmere Rovers get the second half underway!
47.08
Anthony Jeffers flicks the ball to his team mate, Robert Mcgovern. Robert Mcgovern knocks the ball forward to Billy Prior. Billy Prior goes all the way! Billy Prior tries a spectacular strike but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
51.44
Jody Woodcock threads the ball through to Neil Moore. Neil Moore threads the ball through to Dale Beagrie. Dale Beagrie knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Oleh Oliynyk.
54.08
Robert Mcgovern chips the ball to his team mate, Billy Prior. Billy Prior goes all the way! Billy Prior makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
55.45
Robert Mcgovern passes the ball forward to Oleg Stone. Oleg Stone controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
57.50
Ledley Copping lofts the ball long. Harry Burbage passes the ball forward but Dale Beagrie is offside!
60.59
Sheffield United are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
65.26
Mervin Ince deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dale Beagrie. Dale Beagrie lofts in a cross ball towards Simon Gordon. Simon Gordon heads the ball goalwards. Stephen Huckerby easily picks it out of the air!
67.32
Robert Mcgovern controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Billy Prior. Billy Prior knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jermaine Shearer.
69.23
Robert Mcgovern hacks Des Mccann from behind! Robert Mcgovern is warned by the referee! Des Mccann runs off the knock.
77.36
John Greaves barges into Les Blake. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Les Blake stretches but gets up unharmed.
78.38
John Greaves lofts the ball long. Simon Gordon knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
83.52
Jermaine Shearer kicks a strong pass forward to Neil Moore. Neil Moore controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Simon Gordon. Simon Gordon knocks in a cross ball towards Dale Beagrie. Dale Beagrie is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
84.39
Max Summerbell deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Billy Prior. Billy Prior makes a probing pass to Oleg Stone. Oleg Stone shoots from just inside the box but it goes wide for a goal kick.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time


The man of the match was awarded to Harry Burbage of Tranmere Rovers
Match Statistics
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
6
2
Shots off Target
2
4
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
57.3%
42.7%
Play Area
36%
38.7%
25.3%