Match Report


Tranmere RoversTranmere Rovers     Sheffield WednesdaySheffield Wednesday
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Luke HollowayL. Holloway60
G
1
G
64Ian PriorI. Prior
Andres Guerrero LopezA. Guerrero Lopez72
D
2
D
72Tim BarrettT. Barrett
Richard BarryR. Barry60
D
3
D
66Anthony RankinA. Rankin
Martin ShearerM. Shearer41
D
4
D
63Diogo OliveiraD. Oliveira
Steve RoyceS. Royce74
M
5
D
62Tomas BorgobelloT. Borgobello
Philipp SchraderP. Schrader58
M
6
M
66Matt TolleyM. Tolley
Danny MoffatD. Moffat53
M
7
M
63Rafael HerreroR. Herrero
Scott BattyS. Batty49
M
8
M
61Craig CarragherC. Carragher
Adrian DixonA. Dixon77
A
9
A
69Alejandro FarinosA. Farinos
Ian MyersI. Myers74
A
captain10captain
A
62Kemal PottsK. Potts
Wes ClemenceW. Clemence56
A
11
A
49Jamie DefoeJ. Defoe
 
Alfonso MartuscielloA. Martusciello57
G
12
G
60Damien SherwoodD. Sherwood
Jonathan VassellJ. Vassell56
A
13
G
54Jermaine McgovernJ. Mcgovern
Clive EdworthyC. Edworthy53
G
14
G
51James ScowcroftJ. Scowcroft

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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Prenton Park where Tranmere Rovers play host to Sheffield Wednesday. A crowd of 9,819 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Tranmere Rovers are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Sheffield Wednesday appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Alan Cole.


0.00
Tranmere Rovers kick off and get the first half underway!
2.53
Diogo Oliveira knocks the ball forward to Matt Tolley. Seeing a gap ahead, Matt Tolley plays the ball forward to Alejandro Farinos. Alejandro Farinos lofts in a cross ball towards Jamie Defoe. Jamie Defoe jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
3.18
Craig Carragher flicks a high pass forward to Alejandro Farinos who brings the ball under control. Alejandro Farinos controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
6.50
Rafael Herrero advances with the ball. Rafael Herrero knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Richard Barry.
9.22
Steve Royce threads the ball through to Wes Clemence. Wes Clemence lofts in a cross ball towards Ian Myers. Ian Myers connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but is denied by Ian Prior. Excellent save.
10.51
Seeing a gap ahead, Craig Carragher plays the ball forward to Jamie Defoe. Jamie Defoe shoots from distance but it is shockingly off target!
14.07
Danny Moffat knocks the ball forward to Adrian Dixon. Adrian Dixon lofts in a cross ball towards Wes Clemence. Wes Clemence heads the ball goalwards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
16.04
Richard Barry sees Danny Moffat in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Danny Moffat hits a low pass to Ian Myers. Ian Myers shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Quality keeping!
20.08
Matt Tolley threads the ball through to Kemal Potts. Kemal Potts knocks the ball to his team mate, Jamie Defoe. Jamie Defoe side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but slams it into the crowd!
21.35
Diogo Oliveira flicks a high pass forward. Matt Tolley holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Matt Tolley makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jamie Defoe. Jamie Defoe lofts in a cross ball towards Alejandro Farinos. Alejandro Farinos jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Luke Holloway didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
26.45
Richard Barry chips the ball to his team mate, Danny Moffat. Without breaking stride, Danny Moffat plays the ball forward to Wes Clemence. Wes Clemence runs straight at the defence! Wes Clemence comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. It's there!! Ian Prior has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
30.22
With a delightful solo run, Matt Tolley stretches the opposition's defence. Matt Tolley plays a one-two with Jamie Defoe and advances towards the goal... Matt Tolley shoots from just inside the box but he balloons it over the crossbar!
34.53
Matt Tolley flicks a high pass forward. Alejandro Farinos controls it well on his chest. Alejandro Farinos sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies wide!
36.14
Matt Tolley hacks Danny Moffat from behind! The referee brings Matt Tolley to one side and gives him a warning! Danny Moffat hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
38.47
Andres Guerrero Lopez makes a probing pass to Philipp Schrader. Philipp Schrader threads a neat ball through to Ian Myers. Ian Myers sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it slams into the crowd!
40.12
Danny Moffat makes a probing pass to Adrian Dixon. Adrian Dixon lofts in a cross ball towards Wes Clemence. Wes Clemence jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
42.32
Danny Moffat makes a probing pass to Adrian Dixon. Adrian Dixon knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
44.19
Andres Guerrero Lopez flicks the ball to his team mate, Danny Moffat. Danny Moffat deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Adrian Dixon. Adrian Dixon shoots from outside the area. What a cracker!! Ian Prior 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. Sheffield Wednesday also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Sheffield Wednesday start the second half!
47.18
Danny Moffat surges forward with the ball. Danny Moffat knocks in a cross ball towards Adrian Dixon. Adrian Dixon is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
53.41
Rafael Herrero kicks a strong pass forward to Kemal Potts. Kemal Potts shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Luke Holloway easily smothers it!
54.30
Craig Carragher threads a neat ball through to Kemal Potts. Kemal Potts knocks in a cross ball towards Jamie Defoe. Jamie Defoe knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Solid save from Luke Holloway.
60.55
Sheffield Wednesday have made a substitution with James Scowcroft replacing Matt Tolley and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-3 formation.
65.43
Craig Carragher threads a neat ball through to Alejandro Farinos. Alejandro Farinos knocks in a cross ball towards Jamie Defoe. Jamie Defoe makes a looping header on goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
73.08
Diogo Oliveira brings the ball forward. Diogo Oliveira flicks a high pass forward. Alejandro Farinos holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alejandro Farinos lofts in a cross ball towards Kemal Potts. Kemal Potts is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
78.06
Craig Carragher catches Philipp Schrader on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Philipp Schrader hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
83.33
Diogo Oliveira flicks the ball to his team mate, Craig Carragher. Craig Carragher flicks a high ball forward to Kemal Potts who takes it down. Kemal Potts edges inside the box! Kemal Potts looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
84.32
Steve Royce makes a probing pass to Wes Clemence. Wes Clemence knocks in a cross ball towards Adrian Dixon. Adrian Dixon powers a header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
87.04
Scott Batty flicks a high pass forward. Ian Myers collects the pass. Ian Myers shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
89.40
Anthony Rankin sees a break and surges forward. Seeing a gap ahead, Anthony Rankin plays the ball forward to Alejandro Farinos. Alejandro Farinos whips in a cross ball towards Kemal Potts. Kemal Potts fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Tranmere Rovers

Sheffield Wednesday
Goals
4
3
Shots on Target
6
6
Shots off Target
4
7
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
47.5%
52.5%
Play Area
31.2%
43.8%
25%

Scorers
Wes Clemence 26
Adrian Dixon 44, 47, 84
Jamie Defoe 65
Kemal Potts 73, 89

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

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

1.Ian Prior (GK)
6
2.Tim Barrett (DEF)
6
3.Anthony Rankin (DEF)
6
4.Diogo Oliveira (DEF)
6
5.Tomas Borgobello (DEF)
6
6.Matt Tolley (MID)
7
7.Rafael Herrero (MID)
6
8.Craig Carragher (MID)yellow card
6
9.Alejandro Farinos (ATT)
7
10.Kemal Potts (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
8
11.Jamie Defoe (ATT)goal scored
7
 
12.Damien Sherwood (GK)
0
13.Jermaine Mcgovern (GK)
0
14.James Scowcroft (GK)
6