Match Report


Tranmere RoversTranmere Rovers     Colchester UnitedColchester United
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Luke HollowayL. Holloway60
G
1
G
71Carl DichioC. Dichio
Andres Guerrero LopezA. Guerrero Lopez72
D
2
D
63Kelvin BoertienK. Boertien
Richard BarryR. Barry60
D
3captain
D
57Ian ThomsonI. Thomson
Shaun LoweS. Lowe49
D
4
D
55Ronnie RobertsR. Roberts
Steve RoyceS. Royce74
M
5
M
61Luke GuppyL. Guppy
Philipp SchraderP. Schrader58
M
6
M
60Steve LawrenceS. Lawrence
Danny MoffatD. Moffat53
M
7
M
56Brian StewartB. Stewart
Duncan McleodD. Mcleod49
M
8
M
51Anthony KeeganA. Keegan
Adrian DixonA. Dixon77
A
9
A
63Dion ThirlwellD. Thirlwell
Ian MyersI. Myers74
A
captain10
A
61Julian GaladamesJ. Galadames
Wes ClemenceW. Clemence56
A
11
A
57Edgar QuaresmaE. Quaresma
 
Alfonso MartuscielloA. Martusciello57
G
12
G
64Nick KahnN. Kahn
Jonathan VassellJ. Vassell56
A
13
G
55Wes YoudsW. Youds
Clive EdworthyC. Edworthy53
G
14
G
52Kemal BenaliK. Benali

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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Prenton Park where Tranmere Rovers play host to Colchester United. A crowd of 9,430 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Tranmere Rovers and Colchester United are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Ian Fortune.


0.00
Colchester United kick off!
3.42
With great vision, Philipp Schrader plays the ball forward to Adrian Dixon. Adrian Dixon whips in a cross ball towards Wes Clemence. Wes Clemence rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The keeper is on top of it. Great keeping!
10.13
Brian Stewart makes a probing pass to Julian Galadames. Julian Galadames controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
12.54
Steve Royce threads a neat ball through to Adrian Dixon. Adrian Dixon knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
14.04
Richard Barry flicks the ball to his team mate, Steve Royce. Steve Royce surges forward with the ball. Steve Royce knocks in a cross ball towards Adrian Dixon. Adrian Dixon jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Magnificent save by Carl Dichio!
15.48
Luke Guppy flicks the ball to his team mate, Julian Galadames. Julian Galadames finds some space and shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
16.37
Andres Guerrero Lopez flicks a high pass forward. Danny Moffat collects the pass. Danny Moffat passes the ball forward to Adrian Dixon. Adrian Dixon plays a scrappy one-two with Wes Clemence and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some good footwork from Adrian Dixon provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball swerves viciously but Ronnie Roberts is standing on the goal line and blocks what would otherwise have been a goal!
20.39
Philipp Schrader flicks a high pass forward. Adrian Dixon collects the pass. Adrian Dixon shoots from outside the area. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
24.16
Steve Lawrence hacks Danny Moffat from behind! The referee calls over Steve Lawrence and shows him a yellow card! Danny Moffat stretches but gets up unharmed.
26.07
Steve Royce passes the ball forward to Wes Clemence. Wes Clemence knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ronnie Roberts.
27.41
Steve Royce makes a simple pass to Adrian Dixon. Adrian Dixon knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ian Thomson.
32.28
Ronnie Roberts deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Brian Stewart. Brian Stewart knocks the ball forward to Dion Thirlwell. Dion Thirlwell shoots from 25 yards but Luke Holloway reads it well. Well saved!
33.22
Andres Guerrero Lopez comes in with a late challenge on Dion Thirlwell. The referee brings Andres Guerrero Lopez to one side and gives him a warning! Dion Thirlwell hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
34.26
Richard Barry knocks the ball forward to Philipp Schrader. Philipp Schrader threads the ball through to Adrian Dixon. Adrian Dixon whips in a cross ball towards Ian Myers. Ian Myers makes a looping header on goal. Carl Dichio gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent save!
40.36
Richard Barry makes a beautiful solo run. Richard Barry kicks a strong pass forward to Adrian Dixon. Adrian Dixon knocks in a cross ball towards Ian Myers. Ian Myers whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
44.42
Ian Thomson sees Brian Stewart in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Brian Stewart flicks a high ball forward to Edgar Quaresma who takes it down. Edgar Quaresma plays a one-two with Dion Thirlwell and rushes in on goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Edgar Quaresma provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Tranmere Rovers appear unchanged since the first half. Colchester United also appear unchanged since the first half. The Colchester United players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Tranmere Rovers start the second half!
48.31
Danny Moffat decides to run forward with the ball. Danny Moffat whips in a cross ball towards Wes Clemence. Wes Clemence is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it slams into the crowd!
49.17
Andres Guerrero Lopez makes a probing pass to Duncan Mcleod. Duncan Mcleod flicks a high ball forward to Adrian Dixon who takes it down. Adrian Dixon knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ian Thomson.
51.47
Danny Moffat hits a low pass to Ian Myers. Ian Myers whips in a cross ball towards Wes Clemence. Wes Clemence makes a looping header on goal but it is shockingly off target!
53.29
Wes Clemence hacks Ian Thomson from behind! Wes Clemence is shown the yellow card! Ian Thomson grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
54.22
Shaun Lowe flicks a high pass forward. Philipp Schrader collects the pass. Philipp Schrader laces a weighted ball forward to Wes Clemence. Wes Clemence knocks in a cross ball towards Adrian Dixon. Adrian Dixon makes a looping header on goal. The keeper is on top of it. Excellent save!
59.05
Duncan Mcleod threads the ball through to Adrian Dixon. Adrian Dixon knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Carl Dichio who gathers it comfortably.
61.40
Ronnie Roberts sees Brian Stewart in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Brian Stewart kicks a strong pass forward to Julian Galadames. Julian Galadames shoots from 25 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
71.38
With great vision, Anthony Keegan plays the ball forward to Edgar Quaresma. Edgar Quaresma skips past Richard Barry! Edgar Quaresma shoots from just inside the box. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
75.50
Brian Stewart flicks a high pass forward. Julian Galadames holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Julian Galadames lofts in a cross ball towards Dion Thirlwell. Dion Thirlwell knocks the ball goalwards with his head but Luke Holloway reads it well. Superb keeping!
77.06
Colchester United have made a substitution with Kemal Benali replacing Luke Guppy .
81.40
Duncan Mcleod knocks the ball forward to Ian Myers. Ian Myers shoots from outside the area. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
87.25
Ian Thomson threads the ball through to Steve Lawrence. Steve Lawrence kicks a strong pass forward to Edgar Quaresma. Edgar Quaresma shoots from outside the area. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
90.00
Seeing a gap ahead, Steve Lawrence plays the ball forward to Edgar Quaresma. Edgar Quaresma skips past Shaun Lowe! Edgar Quaresma takes a shot at goal but Luke Holloway reads it well. He makes it look easy!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Tranmere Rovers

Colchester United
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
7
3
Shots off Target
3
6
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
53.8%
46.2%
Play Area
25.6%
39.7%
34.6%

Scorers
Adrian Dixon 20
Ian Myers 81

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Adrian Dixon of Tranmere Rovers

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

1.Carl Dichio (GK)
7
2.Kelvin Boertien (DEF)
6
3.Ian Thomson (DEF)
6
4.Ronnie Roberts (DEF)
7
5.Luke Guppy (MID)
6
6.Steve Lawrence (MID)yellow card
6
7.Brian Stewart (MID)
7
8.Anthony Keegan (MID)
6
9.Dion Thirlwell (ATT)
6
10.Julian Galadames (ATT)
6
11.Edgar Quaresma (ATT)
7
 
12.Nick Kahn (GK)
0
13.Wes Youds (GK)
0
14.Kemal Benali (GK)
6