Match Report


Tranmere RoversTranmere Rovers     ReadingReading
Computer Player Computer Player Zac Clay Zac Clay
Luke HollowayL. Holloway60
G
1
G
70Peter MendoncaP. Mendonca
Andres Guerrero LopezA. Guerrero Lopez72
D
2
D
48Craig SummerbeeC. Summerbee
Richard BarryR. Barry60
D
3
D
62Hauke GötzH. Götz
Shaun LoweS. Lowe49
D
4
D
66Omer LisbieO. Lisbie
Steve RoyceS. Royce74
M
5captain
D
72Titus MayT. May
Philipp SchraderP. Schrader58
M
6
M
66Mario VecchiolaM. Vecchiola
Danny MoffatD. Moffat53
M
7
M
55Copain De GierC. De Gier
Duncan McleodD. Mcleod49
M
8
M
67Nick LuzhnyN. Luzhny
Adrian DixonA. Dixon77
A
9
A
65Mario CorsiM. Corsi
Ian MyersI. Myers74
A
captain10
A
71Kieron WindassK. Windass
Wes ClemenceW. Clemence56
A
11
A
70Steve NaylorS. Naylor
 
Alfonso MartuscielloA. Martusciello57
G
12
G
59Luca ZolaL. Zola
Jonathan VassellJ. Vassell56
A
13
A
65Franceco SgròF. Sgrò
Clive EdworthyC. Edworthy53
G
14
M
69Steve GascoigneS. Gascoigne

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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Prenton Park where Tranmere Rovers play host to Reading. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Tranmere Rovers are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Reading appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Graham Beresford.


0.00
Tranmere Rovers kick off!
2.42
Philipp Schrader threads the ball through to Wes Clemence. Wes Clemence knocks in a cross ball towards Ian Myers. Ian Myers makes a deft header but Peter Mendonca is on top of it.
6.03
Duncan Mcleod catches Mario Vecchiola on the ankles. The referee calls over Duncan Mcleod and shows him a yellow card! Mario Vecchiola stretches but gets up unharmed.
8.27
Richard Barry flicks a high pass forward. Philipp Schrader holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Seeing a gap ahead, Philipp Schrader plays the ball forward to Ian Myers. Ian Myers shoots from outside the area but it whistles just wide of the post!
15.56
Philipp Schrader knocks the ball forward to Wes Clemence. Wes Clemence knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
18.17
Omer Lisbie flicks the ball to his team mate, Copain De Gier. Copain De Gier kicks a strong pass forward to Kieron Windass. Kieron Windass plays a scrappy one-two with Mario Corsi and advances towards the goal... Kieron Windass strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
21.04
Richard Barry knocks the ball to his team mate, Danny Moffat. Danny Moffat sees space and advances. Danny Moffat lofts in a cross ball towards Wes Clemence. Wes Clemence flicks the ball with his head. The keeper is on top of it. Great save!
22.22
Mario Vecchiola knocks the ball forward to Mario Corsi. Mario Corsi plays the ball forward to Steve Naylor who has made a great run into the box. Steve Naylor side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Luke Holloway with no chance!! Goal for Reading!
26.56
Copain De Gier knocks the ball forward to Kieron Windass. Kieron Windass runs straight at the defence! Kieron Windass rockets a shot on goal but somehow Luke Holloway manages to keep it out.
28.45
Hauke Götz deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nick Luzhny. Nick Luzhny passes the ball forward to Kieron Windass. Kieron Windass plays a one-two with Mario Corsi and advances towards the goal... Kieron Windass takes a shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Kieron Windass!
36.21
Adrian Dixon hacks Hauke Götz from behind! The referee warns Adrian Dixon to calm down! Hauke Götz grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
40.23
With a delightful solo run, Philipp Schrader stretches the opposition's defence. Philipp Schrader lofts in a cross ball towards Adrian Dixon. Omer Lisbie barges into Adrian Dixon. Adrian Dixon appeals for a penalty! No!! Unbelievable!!
44.00
Richard Barry threads the ball through to Duncan Mcleod. Duncan Mcleod makes a probing pass to Adrian Dixon. Adrian Dixon lofts in a cross ball towards Wes Clemence. Wes Clemence is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
45.00
Craig Summerbee kicks a strong pass forward to Nick Luzhny. Nick Luzhny flicks a high pass forward to Kieron Windass who brings the ball under control. Kieron Windass shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
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. Reading have changed their lineup with Franceco Sgrò replacing Kieron Windass.

45.00
Reading start the second half!
47.31
Steve Royce knocks the ball to his team mate, Ian Myers. Ian Myers knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
51.34
Andres Guerrero Lopez flicks a high ball forward to Duncan Mcleod who takes it down. Duncan Mcleod kicks a strong pass forward to Adrian Dixon. Adrian Dixon shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Well saved!
53.17
Mario Vecchiola makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mario Corsi. Mario Corsi tries a spectacular long range effort. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
54.21
Titus May breaks forward. Titus May flicks a high pass forward to Steve Naylor who brings the ball under control. Steve Naylor rushes past Shaun Lowe! Steve Naylor looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The keeper, Luke Holloway, sees it late!! Goal for Reading!
57.24
Nick Luzhny chips the ball to his team mate, Franceco Sgrò. Franceco Sgrò whips in a cross ball towards Mario Corsi. With a superhuman jump, Mario Corsi connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. It's miles wide!
59.45
Nick Luzhny threads a neat ball through to Steve Naylor. Steve Naylor chips the ball to his team mate, Mario Corsi. Some awkward footwork from Mario Corsi provides some space. He curls a shot at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
60.12
Tranmere Rovers have made a substitution with Alfonso Martusciello replacing Adrian Dixon .
61.21
Nick Luzhny changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Nick Luzhny runs straight at the defence! Nick Luzhny shoots from just inside the box. Good keeping from Luke Holloway as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
67.08
Nick Luzhny flicks a high ball forward to Mario Corsi who takes it down. Mario Corsi plays a one-two with Steve Naylor and rushes in on goal... Mario Corsi takes a shot at goal. Luke Holloway gets down and covers it.
71.40
Mario Vecchiola chips the ball to his team mate, Franceco Sgrò. Franceco Sgrò makes a defence splitting pass to Mario Corsi. Mario Corsi makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but slams it into the crowd!
73.25
Danny Moffat runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Danny Moffat lofts in a cross ball towards Ian Myers. Ian Myers jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it whistles just wide of the post!
77.56
Tranmere Rovers have made 2 substitutions with Jonathan Vassell replacing Danny Moffat and Clive Edworthy replacing Wes Clemence .
79.01
Omer Lisbie makes a simple pass to Nick Luzhny. Nick Luzhny threads a neat ball through to Steve Naylor. Steve Naylor knocks in a cross ball towards Franceco Sgrò. Shaun Lowe catches Franceco Sgrò on the ankles. Franceco Sgrò appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
81.36
Titus May makes a simple pass to Copain De Gier. Copain De Gier flicks the ball to his team mate, Mario Corsi. Mario Corsi knocks in a cross ball towards Steve Naylor. Steve Naylor directs the ball goalwards with his head but it's a lousy effort!
85.16
With a delightful solo run, Philipp Schrader stretches the opposition's defence. Philipp Schrader tries a spectacular long range effort. Peter Mendonca easily gets down and covers it.
87.10
Ian Myers catches Hauke Götz on the ankles. The referee warns Ian Myers to calm down! Hauke Götz stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
Steve Royce makes a beautiful solo run. Steve Royce lofts in a cross ball towards Alfonso Martusciello. Omer Lisbie comes in with a late challenge on Alfonso Martusciello. Penalty not given!!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Tranmere Rovers

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

Possession
38.8%
61.2%
Play Area
29.4%
41.2%
29.4%

Scorers
Kieron Windass 18, 28
Steve Naylor 22, 54

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Kieron Windass of Reading

Match Ratings
1.Luke Holloway (GK)
7
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)
7
7.Danny Moffat (MID)
7
8.Duncan Mcleod (MID)yellow card
5
9.Adrian Dixon (ATT)
6
10.Ian Myers (ATT)
6
11.Wes Clemence (ATT)
6
 
12.Alfonso Martusciello (GK)
6
13.Jonathan Vassell (ATT)
6
14.Clive Edworthy (GK)
6

1.Peter Mendonca (GK)
7
2.Craig Summerbee (DEF)
6
3.Hauke Götz (DEF)
6
4.Omer Lisbie (DEF)
6
5.Titus May (DEF)
7
6.Mario Vecchiola (MID)
6
7.Copain De Gier (MID)
6
8.Nick Luzhny (MID)
7
9.Mario Corsi (ATT)
7
10.Kieron Windass (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
11.Steve Naylor (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
 
12.Luca Zola (GK)
0
13.Franceco Sgrò (ATT)
6
14.Steve Gascoigne (MID)
0