Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Prenton Park where Tranmere Rovers play Torquay United in this league cup game. Its a sell-out today with the 3,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Tranmere Rovers are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Torquay United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Emile Lawton.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Tranmere Rovers are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Torquay United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Emile Lawton.
0.00
0-0Torquay United get the match underway!
4.38
0-0Ugo Tolley arcs the ball upfield. Pasquale Ferazzoli runs straight at the defence! Pasquale Ferazzoli makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but slams it into the crowd!
16.53
0-0Gavin Wright-Phillips runs straight at the opposition's defence. Gavin Wright-Phillips knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Eddie Stockdale who gathers it comfortably.
18.10
1-0Craig Milligan knocks the ball to his team mate, Paolo Clemence. Paolo Clemence knocks in a cross ball towards Tommy Moncur. Tommy Moncur makes a convincing header. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
21.11
Darren Bower deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Brendan Tolley. Brendan Tolley shoots from long range. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
24.52
Mick Joachim flicks a high pass forward. Darren Bower holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Darren Bower knocks the ball to his team mate, Reinier Hendriks. Reinier Hendriks shoots from 20 yards but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
33.15
1-0Syd Potts hacks Norman Sharpe from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Norman Sharpe hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
38.52
Craig Milligan deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Paolo Clemence. Paolo Clemence shoots from 20 yards. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
42.25
Gavin Wright-Phillips threads the ball through to Pasquale Ferazzoli. Pasquale Ferazzoli shoots from long range but it flies well off target!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Tranmere Rovers have changed their lineup with Gilles Priestley replacing Tommy Moncur. Torquay United appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Tranmere Rovers get the second half underway!
54.20
Craig Milligan flicks the ball to his team mate, Paolo Clemence. Paolo Clemence knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Phil Vernazza who gathers it comfortably.
60.57
Darren Bower makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Reinier Hendriks. Reinier Hendriks knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Peter Bastin.
65.04
Ugo Tolley chips the ball to his team mate, Darren Bower. Darren Bower flicks the ball to his team mate, Pasquale Ferazzoli. Pasquale Ferazzoli whips in a cross ball towards Brendan Tolley. Brendan Tolley makes a looping header on goal but it flies just off target!
66.54
Gavin Wright-Phillips kicks a strong pass forward to Brendan Tolley. Brendan Tolley tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies wide!
67.21
2-0Gavin Wright-Phillips flicks a high pass forward. Pasquale Ferazzoli collects the pass. Pasquale Ferazzoli shoots from long range. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
72.11
Darren Bower threads a neat ball through to Brendan Tolley. Brendan Tolley whips in a cross ball towards Pasquale Ferazzoli. Pasquale Ferazzoli jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it's a lousy effort!
75.52
Darren Bower flicks a high pass forward to Reinier Hendriks who brings the ball under control. Reinier Hendriks chips the ball to his team mate, Brendan Tolley. Brendan Tolley shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
83.38
Syd Edworthy sees Mark Robson in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Mark Robson hits a low pass to Reinier Hendriks. Reinier Hendriks finds some space and shoots from distance but it slams into the crowd!
90.00
Syd Edworthy makes a simple pass to Darren Bower. Darren Bower chips the ball to his team mate, Pasquale Ferazzoli. Pasquale Ferazzoli shoots from long range but it's drastically wayward!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Paolo Clemence of Tranmere Rovers |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Eddie Stockdale (GK)
6
2. Graham Smithe (DEF)
6
3. Peter Bastin (DEF)
6
4. Jacob Oakley (DEF)
6
5. Chris Palmer (DEF)
6
6. Marcus Hamilton (MID)
6
7. Craig Milligan (MID)
7
8. Edward Windass (MID)
6
9. Syd Potts (MID)
5
10. Tommy Moncur (ATT)
8
11. Paolo Clemence (ATT)
9
12. Dennis Shilton (GK)
0
13. Scott Robinson (GK)
0
14. Gilles Priestley (ATT)
6
1. Phil Vernazza (GK)
6
2. Mick Joachim (DEF)
6
3. Ugo Tolley (DEF)
6
4. Syd Edworthy (DEF)
6
5. Norman Sharpe (MID)
6
6. Gavin Wright-Phillips (MID)
8
7. Darren Bower (MID)
7
8. Mark Robson (MID)
6
9. Brendan Tolley (ATT)
6
10. Reinier Hendriks (ATT)
6
11. Pasquale Ferazzoli (ATT)
7
12. Ben Weaver (MID)
0
13. Morris Walker (MID)
0
14. Adrian Ward (DEF)
0