Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Prenton Park where Tranmere Rovers play host to Birmingham City. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Tranmere Rovers and Birmingham City are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Ledley Galli.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Tranmere Rovers and Birmingham City are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Ledley Galli.
0.00
0-0Birmingham City kick off the first half!
4.33
0-06.33
0-0Richard Barry chips the ball to his team mate, Philipp Schrader. Philipp Schrader knocks the ball forward to Ian Myers. Ian Myers runs straight at the defence! Ian Myers muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice keeping!
9.18
0-1Leon Murrin flicks a high pass forward. Guillermo Ramirez controls it well on his chest. Guillermo Ramirez edges inside the box! Guillermo Ramirez shoots from just inside the box. Luke Holloway is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
12.05
Graeme Adams threads the ball through to Silvain Of Hesselink. Silvain Of Hesselink edges inside the box! Silvain Of Hesselink shoots from just inside the box. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
18.58
Seeing a gap ahead, Andres Guerrero Lopez plays the ball forward to Steve Royce. Steve Royce passes the ball forward to Adrian Dixon. Adrian Dixon knocks in a cross ball towards Ian Myers. Ian Myers gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
26.24
1-2Richard Barry deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Philipp Schrader. Philipp Schrader runs straight at the opposition's defence. Philipp Schrader shoots from outside the area but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
27.33
Shaun Lowe sees a break and surges forward. Shaun Lowe brings the ball forward. Shaun Lowe plays a scrappy one-two with Adrian Dixon and advances towards the goal... Shaun Lowe makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
28.14
With a delightful solo run, Danny Moffat stretches the opposition's defence. Danny Moffat lofts in a cross ball towards Wes Clemence. Wes Clemence makes a deft header but it is tipped over by Kevin Dalglish.
30.36
Alun Heskey decides to run forward with the ball. Alun Heskey chips the ball to his team mate, Silvain Of Hesselink. Silvain Of Hesselink finds some space and shoots from distance but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
32.44
1-2Eddie Davis hacks Wes Clemence from behind! Eddie Davis is given a warning by the referee! Wes Clemence stretches but gets up unharmed.
33.18
Graeme Adams chips the ball to his team mate, Silvain Of Hesselink. Silvain Of Hesselink advances inside the box! Silvain Of Hesselink takes a shot at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Birmingham City!
40.26
Philipp Schrader passes the ball forward to Adrian Dixon. Adrian Dixon lofts in a cross ball towards Ian Myers. Ian Myers is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. What a cracker!! Kevin Dalglish had no chance!! Goal for Tranmere Rovers!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Tranmere Rovers appear unchanged since the first half. Birmingham City appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-3 formation. The Birmingham City players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.
45.00
The second half starts with Tranmere Rovers kicking off!
47.24
Andres Guerrero Lopez makes a beautiful solo run. Andres Guerrero Lopez plays the ball forward to Adrian Dixon. Adrian Dixon finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
48.57
Eddie Davis catches Ian Myers on the ankles. The referee calls over Eddie Davis again and warns him to calm down! Ian Myers stretches but gets up unharmed.
49.15
Alun Heskey clumsily knocks into Ian Myers. The referee warns Alun Heskey to calm down! Ian Myers stretches but gets up unharmed.
59.06
2-3Duncan Mcleod threads a neat ball through to Wes Clemence. Wes Clemence knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Kevin Dalglish who gathers it comfortably.
60.18
2-3Tranmere Rovers have made a substitution with Alfonso Martusciello replacing Adrian Dixon .
65.38
Shaun Lowe threads a neat ball through to Philipp Schrader. Philipp Schrader flicks a high pass forward. Ian Myers collects the pass. Ian Myers shoots from outside the area but it flies wide!
75.51
Philipp Schrader flicks a high pass forward to Ian Myers who brings the ball under control. Ian Myers whips in a cross ball towards Alfonso Martusciello. Alfonso Martusciello 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!
77.51
Tranmere Rovers have made a substitution with Jonathan Vassell replacing Danny Moffat .
81.58
3-3Jonathan Vassell barges into Graeme Adams. The referee calls over Jonathan Vassell and shows him a yellow card! Graeme Adams runs off the knock.
83.46
Seeing a gap ahead, Leon Murrin plays the ball forward to Silvain Of Hesselink. Silvain Of Hesselink knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Luke Holloway who gathers it comfortably.
84.51
Richard Barry deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jonathan Vassell. Jonathan Vassell flicks a high pass forward. Ian Myers controls it well on his chest. Ian Myers knocks in a cross ball towards Alfonso Martusciello. Alfonso Martusciello is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it's a woeful effort!
85.03
Richard Barry hacks Silvain Of Hesselink from behind! The referee brings Richard Barry to one side and gives him a warning! Silvain Of Hesselink hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
87.28
Graeme Adams flicks a high pass forward to Silvain Of Hesselink who brings the ball under control. Silvain Of Hesselink knocks in a cross ball towards Guillermo Ramirez. Guillermo Ramirez outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Birmingham City!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
4
Shots on Target
5
4
Shots off Target
5
1
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
4
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
1
Possession
61.1%
38.9%
Play Area
26.4%
45.8%
27.8%
Scorers
| Ian Myers 19, 40 Alfonso Martusciello 76 | Guillermo Ramirez 9, 87 Silvain Of Hesselink 12, 33 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Silvain Of Hesselink of Birmingham City |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Luke Holloway (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Andres Guerrero Lopez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Richard Barry (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Shaun Lowe (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Steve Royce (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Philipp Schrader (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Danny Moffat (MID) | 6 | |
| 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) |  | 5 |
| 14. | Clive Edworthy (GK) | 0 | |
| 1. | Kevin Dalglish (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Simon Dublin (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Alun Heskey (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Wes Lee (DEF) |  | 3 |
| 5. | Stuart Scholes (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Graeme Adams (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Leon Murrin (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Carl Plowright (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Silvain Of Hesselink (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Guillermo Ramirez (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Eddie Davis (ATT) | 5 | |
| 12. | Dave Powell (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Matthew Draper (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Ernesto Duran (DEF) | 0 | |