Match Report


Tranmere RoversTranmere Rovers     Sheffield UnitedSheffield United
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Luke HollowayL. Holloway60
G
1
G
69Mervin VickersM. Vickers
Andres Guerrero LopezA. Guerrero Lopez72
D
2
D
69Mick ArmstrongM. Armstrong
Richard BarryR. Barry60
D
3
D
54Trevor StuartT. Stuart
Shaun LoweS. Lowe49
D
4
D
49Luke BenjaminL. Benjamin
Steve RoyceS. Royce73
M
5
M
78Craig GoldbergC. Goldberg
Philipp SchraderP. Schrader58
M
6captain
M
75Wagneau BérenguerW. Bérenguer
Danny MoffatD. Moffat53
M
7
M
70Francis DaviesF. Davies
Duncan McleodD. Mcleod49
M
8
M
69Shaun TaylorS. Taylor
Adrian DixonA. Dixon77
A
9
A
66Albert BravoA. Bravo
Ian MyersI. Myers74
A
captain10
A
65David van den BergD. van den Berg
Wes ClemenceW. Clemence56
A
11
A
55Paolo SimonsenP. Simonsen
 
Alfonso MartuscielloA. Martusciello57
G
12
M
58Jason FoxJ. Fox
Jonathan VassellJ. Vassell56
A
13
G
57Leon ScalesL. Scales
Clive EdworthyC. Edworthy53
G
14
A
51Bill SinclairB. Sinclair

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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Prenton Park where Tranmere Rovers play host to Sheffield United. A crowd of 9,109 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Tranmere Rovers and Sheffield United are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Graham Beresford.


0.00
Tranmere Rovers get the match underway!
3.30
Danny Moffat flicks a high pass forward. Ian Myers collects the pass. Ian Myers rushes past Trevor Stuart! Some silky footwork from Ian Myers provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward but Mervin Vickers is on top of it.
4.35
Wagneau Bérenguer threads a neat ball through to Albert Bravo. With great vision, Albert Bravo plays the ball forward to David van den Berg who has made a great run into the box. David van den Berg side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Sheffield United!
8.23
Duncan Mcleod makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ian Myers. Ian Myers runs straight at the defence! Ian Myers muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but somehow Mervin Vickers manages to keep it out.
14.08
Richard Barry catches Albert Bravo on the ankles. The referee calls over Richard Barry and shows him a yellow card! Albert Bravo stretches but gets up unharmed.
18.33
Andres Guerrero Lopez plays a long ball forward. Ian Myers lofts in a cross ball towards Wes Clemence. Wes Clemence makes a convincing header. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
20.44
Steve Royce surges forward with the ball. Steve Royce whips in a cross ball towards Wes Clemence. Wes Clemence outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it flies just off target!
21.35
Albert Bravo catches Richard Barry on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Richard Barry runs off the knock.
22.44
Richard Barry flicks a high pass forward. Philipp Schrader controls it well on his chest. Philipp Schrader brings the ball forward. Philipp Schrader whips in a cross ball towards Adrian Dixon. Adrian Dixon powers a header at goal. Wonderful reactions from Mervin Vickers keeps it out!
24.13
Wagneau Bérenguer takes a long throw-in. Seeing a gap ahead, Francis Davies laces a through ball forward to Paolo Simonsen. Paolo Simonsen shoots from outside the area but it's well over the bar!
26.39
Philipp Schrader kicks a strong pass forward to Adrian Dixon. Adrian Dixon knocks in a cross ball towards Wes Clemence. Wes Clemence beats his man to it with a header but is denied by Mervin Vickers. Excellent save.
28.34
Luke Benjamin breaks forward. Luke Benjamin makes a probing pass to David van den Berg. David van den Berg makes a simple pass, allowing Paolo Simonsen to run into the box. Some silky footwork from Paolo Simonsen provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it's a woeful effort!
30.44
Philipp Schrader passes the ball forward to Wes Clemence. Wes Clemence knocks in a cross ball towards Adrian Dixon. Adrian Dixon makes a deft header. Wonderful reactions from Mervin Vickers keeps it out!
32.32
With great vision, Andres Guerrero Lopez laces a through ball forward to Danny Moffat. Danny Moffat surges forward with the ball. Danny Moffat sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Mervin Vickers is on top of it.
36.53
Philipp Schrader knocks the ball forward to Adrian Dixon. Adrian Dixon shoots from distance but it flies just off target!
42.28
Shaun Lowe chips the ball to his team mate, Danny Moffat. Danny Moffat sees Wes Clemence in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Wes Clemence lofts in a cross ball towards Ian Myers. Ian Myers beats his man to it with a header. The ball is well placed but Trevor Stuart blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
44.54
Andres Guerrero Lopez comes in with a late challenge on Albert Bravo. Andres Guerrero Lopez is shown the yellow card! Albert Bravo runs off the knock.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Tranmere Rovers appear unchanged since the first half. Sheffield United also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The second half starts with Sheffield United kicking off!
51.41
Philipp Schrader comes in with a late challenge on Trevor Stuart. The referee calls over Philipp Schrader and warns him to calm down! Trevor Stuart hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
53.42
Francis Davies makes a probing pass to David van den Berg. David van den Berg shoots from long range but it flies just wide!
55.37
Wagneau Bérenguer knocks the ball forward to Paolo Simonsen. Paolo Simonsen knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Andres Guerrero Lopez.
60.48
Tranmere Rovers have made a substitution with Alfonso Martusciello replacing Adrian Dixon .
61.55
Wagneau Bérenguer threads the ball through to Albert Bravo. Albert Bravo finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies just off target!
65.25
Andres Guerrero Lopez makes a beautiful solo run. Andres Guerrero Lopez flicks a high pass forward. Alfonso Martusciello collects the pass. Alfonso Martusciello knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Mervin Vickers who gathers it comfortably.
66.46
Richard Barry hits a low pass to Steve Royce. Steve Royce kicks a strong pass forward to Ian Myers. Ian Myers lofts in a cross ball towards Wes Clemence. Wes Clemence shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it flies just wide!
72.22
Richard Barry decides to run forward with the ball. Richard Barry runs straight at the opposition's defence. Richard Barry kicks a strong pass forward to Alfonso Martusciello but the referee indicates it's offside!
73.17
Mick Armstrong controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Francis Davies. Francis Davies knocks the ball to his team mate, Paolo Simonsen. Paolo Simonsen sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
77.24
Tranmere Rovers have made 2 substitutions with Jonathan Vassell replacing Danny Moffat and Clive Edworthy replacing Wes Clemence .
78.26
Francis Davies takes it forward alone. Francis Davies whips in a cross ball towards David van den Berg. David van den Berg whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball comes off Shaun Lowe and the loose ball is cleared up field.
79.25
Philipp Schrader brings the ball forward. Philipp Schrader whips in a cross ball towards Clive Edworthy. Clive Edworthy connects with a diving header. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Tranmere Rovers

Sheffield United
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
8
2
Shots off Target
4
5
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
51.9%
48.1%
Play Area
32.9%
39.2%
27.8%

Scorers
Clive Edworthy 79
David van den Berg 4

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Mervin Vickers of Sheffield United

Match Ratings
1.Luke Holloway (GK)
6
2.Andres Guerrero Lopez (DEF)yellow card
6
3.Richard Barry (DEF)yellow card
6
4.Shaun Lowe (DEF)
6
5.Steve Royce (MID)
7
6.Philipp Schrader (MID)
8
7.Danny Moffat (MID)
7
8.Duncan Mcleod (MID)
6
9.Adrian Dixon (ATT)
6
10.Ian Myers (ATT)
8
11.Wes Clemence (ATT)
6
 
12.Alfonso Martusciello (GK)
6
13.Jonathan Vassell (ATT)
6
14.Clive Edworthy (GK)goal scored
8

1.Mervin Vickers (GK)
9
2.Mick Armstrong (DEF)
6
3.Trevor Stuart (DEF)
6
4.Luke Benjamin (DEF)
7
5.Craig Goldberg (MID)
6
6.Wagneau Bérenguer (MID)
7
7.Francis Davies (MID)
8
8.Shaun Taylor (MID)
6
9.Albert Bravo (ATT)yellow card
6
10.David van den Berg (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Paolo Simonsen (ATT)
6
 
12.Jason Fox (MID)
0
13.Leon Scales (GK)
0
14.Bill Sinclair (ATT)
0