Match Report


Stoke CityStoke City     Tranmere RoversTranmere Rovers
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
John VenusJ. Venus59
G
1
G
60Luke HollowayL. Holloway
Christian LindnerC. Lindner70
D
2
D
72Andres Guerrero LopezA. Guerrero Lopez
Alioune MarletA. Marlet65
D
captain3
D
49Shaun LoweS. Lowe
James GrayJ. Gray64
D
4
D
41Martin ShearerM. Shearer
Sven FrommS. Fromm67
M
5
M
73Steve RoyceS. Royce
Mick KasperM. Kasper56
M
6
M
58Philipp SchraderP. Schrader
Matthias MorlockM. Morlock54
M
7
M
53Danny MoffatD. Moffat
Gary PeckhamG. Peckham53
M
8
M
49Duncan McleodD. Mcleod
Nwankwo GreavesN. Greaves63
A
9
A
77Adrian DixonA. Dixon
Simon HenryS. Henry58
A
10captain
A
74Ian MyersI. Myers
Alfred CharltonA. Charlton54
A
11
A
56Wes ClemenceW. Clemence
 
Anthony PallisterA. Pallister63
D
12
G
57Alfonso MartuscielloA. Martusciello
Henry FletcherH. Fletcher59
D
13
A
56Jonathan VassellJ. Vassell
Ruben TeixeiraR. Teixeira57
D
14
G
53Clive EdworthyC. Edworthy

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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Bet 365 Stadium where Stoke City play host to Tranmere Rovers. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Stoke City and Tranmere Rovers are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Jon Vassell.


0.00
Stoke City start the match!
3.05
Philipp Schrader threads a neat ball through to Ian Myers. Ian Myers knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
9.25
Mick Kasper advances with the ball. Mick Kasper rushes past Andres Guerrero Lopez! Mick Kasper shoots from just inside the box but it flies wide!
10.56
Philipp Schrader knocks the ball forward to Ian Myers. Ian Myers knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to John Venus who gathers it comfortably.
14.28
Martin Shearer makes a simple pass to Steve Royce. Steve Royce hits a low pass to Wes Clemence. Wes Clemence sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
16.53
Shaun Lowe breaks forward. Shaun Lowe brings the ball forward. Shaun Lowe advances inside the box! Shaun Lowe muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it slams into the crowd!
18.25
Martin Shearer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Danny Moffat. Danny Moffat passes the ball forward to Wes Clemence. Wes Clemence lofts in a cross ball towards Ian Myers. Ian Myers heads the ball goalwards which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
27.56
Shaun Lowe chips the ball to his team mate, Philipp Schrader. Philipp Schrader knocks the ball forward to Adrian Dixon. Adrian Dixon controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Superb keeping!
28.37
Philipp Schrader threads the ball through to Adrian Dixon. Adrian Dixon lofts in a cross ball towards Ian Myers. Ian Myers whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
32.16
Alioune Marlet flicks a high pass forward. Matthias Morlock collects the pass. With great vision, Matthias Morlock plays the ball forward to Alfred Charlton. Alfred Charlton finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
33.28
Alfred Charlton catches Shaun Lowe on the ankles. The referee warns Alfred Charlton to calm down! Shaun Lowe runs off the knock.
40.56
Matthias Morlock makes an attacking run forward. Matthias Morlock kicks a strong pass forward to Alfred Charlton but the referee indicates it's offside!
44.50
Christian Lindner knocks the ball forward to Mick Kasper. Mick Kasper hits a low pass to Nwankwo Greaves. Nwankwo Greaves makes a great pass forward. Alfred Charlton runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
45.00
Christian Lindner sees Matthias Morlock in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Matthias Morlock threads a neat ball through to Nwankwo Greaves. Nwankwo Greaves shoots from outside the area but it flies just wide!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Stoke City appear unchanged since the first half. Tranmere Rovers also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Tranmere Rovers kick off and get the second half underway!
47.00
Mick Kasper comes in with a late challenge on Danny Moffat. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Danny Moffat runs off the knock.
48.30
Alioune Marlet threads a neat ball through to Mick Kasper. Mick Kasper makes a probing pass to Simon Henry. Simon Henry knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Nwankwo Greaves is offside!
49.29
James Gray threads the ball through to Mick Kasper. Mick Kasper flicks the ball to his team mate, Alfred Charlton. Alfred Charlton controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Luke Holloway gathers the ball up comfortably. Great keeping!
51.59
With great vision, Danny Moffat plays the ball forward to Adrian Dixon. Adrian Dixon shoots from long range but John Venus is on top of it.
55.45
Alioune Marlet barges into Wes Clemence. The referee calls over Alioune Marlet and shows him a yellow card! Wes Clemence carries on, but is struggling a bit.
57.25
Alioune Marlet threads a neat ball through to Sven Fromm. Sven Fromm flicks a high pass forward to Nwankwo Greaves who brings the ball under control. Nwankwo Greaves knocks in a cross ball towards Alfred Charlton. With a superhuman jump, Alfred Charlton connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it rises well off target!
60.26
Sven Fromm hits a low pass to Simon Henry. Simon Henry knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Shaun Lowe.
63.12
Matthias Morlock chips the ball to his team mate, Alfred Charlton. Alfred Charlton shoots from long range but it's a lousy effort!
69.24
From the throw-in, Philipp Schrader picks out Steve Royce. Steve Royce flicks a high ball forward to Adrian Dixon who takes it down. Adrian Dixon makes a probing pass to Wes Clemence but he's offside!
73.18
Philipp Schrader hits a low pass to Wes Clemence. Wes Clemence knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by James Gray.
75.09
James Gray flicks a high pass forward. Gary Peckham easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gary Peckham knocks the ball forward to Nwankwo Greaves. Nwankwo Greaves makes a probing pass to Alfred Charlton but he's offside!
77.29
James Gray takes it forward alone. James Gray deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nwankwo Greaves. Nwankwo Greaves runs straight at the defence! Nwankwo Greaves shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It curls slightly but Luke Holloway manages to gather it comfortably.
79.17
Gary Peckham flicks a high pass forward to Alfred Charlton who brings the ball under control. Alfred Charlton puts a great ball through. Simon Henry runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
83.46
Andres Guerrero Lopez chips the ball to his team mate, Duncan Mcleod. Duncan Mcleod flicks a high pass forward. Ian Myers controls it well on his chest. Ian Myers lofts in a cross ball towards Wes Clemence. Wes Clemence directs the ball goalwards with his head but it is miles over!
85.33
Danny Moffat knocks the ball forward to Ian Myers. Ian Myers knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Christian Lindner.
87.53
Matthias Morlock hits a low pass to Nwankwo Greaves. Nwankwo Greaves plays a quick one-two with Simon Henry and rushes in on goal... Some awkward footwork from Nwankwo Greaves provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
90.00
Christian Lindner barges into Wes Clemence. Christian Lindner is warned by the referee! Wes Clemence hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Stoke City

Tranmere Rovers
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
2
4
Shots off Target
6
3
Offsides
6
1
Fouls
4
0
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
52.1%
47.9%
Play Area
27.7%
41.5%
30.9%

Scorers
Ian Myers 18, 28

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Ian Myers of Tranmere Rovers

Match Ratings
1.John Venus (GK)
6
2.Christian Lindner (DEF)
6
3.Alioune Marlet (DEF)yellow card
6
4.James Gray (DEF)
7
5.Sven Fromm (MID)
6
6.Mick Kasper (MID)yellow card
7
7.Matthias Morlock (MID)
7
8.Gary Peckham (MID)
6
9.Nwankwo Greaves (ATT)
7
10.Simon Henry (ATT)
6
11.Alfred Charlton (ATT)
6
 
12.Anthony Pallister (DEF)
0
13.Henry Fletcher (DEF)
0
14.Ruben Teixeira (DEF)
0

1.Luke Holloway (GK)
6
2.Andres Guerrero Lopez (DEF)
6
3.Shaun Lowe (DEF)
8
4.Martin Shearer (DEF)
6
5.Steve Royce (MID)
6
6.Philipp Schrader (MID)
7
7.Danny Moffat (MID)
6
8.Duncan Mcleod (MID)
6
9.Adrian Dixon (ATT)
7
10.Ian Myers (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
11.Wes Clemence (ATT)
6
 
12.Alfonso Martusciello (GK)
0
13.Jonathan Vassell (ATT)
0
14.Clive Edworthy (GK)
0