Match Report

0.00 0-0

The whistle blows and Tranmere Rovers kick off!

2.46 0-0

Graeme Higginbotham kicks a strong pass forward to Robert Westwood. Robert Westwood rushes past Darren Salako! Some silky footwork from Robert Westwood provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. It curls slightly but is blocked by Darren Salako.

8.12 0-0

Mauricio Martinez catches Shaun Adams on the ankles. Mauricio Martinez is shown the yellow card! Shaun Adams grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.

9.59 0-0

Shaun Adams makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Greg Bishop. Greg Bishop sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it rises well off target!

14.54 0-0

Darren Salako controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Greg Bishop. Greg Bishop knocks the ball forward to Noah Ritzinger but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!

15.19 1-0

Gill Colucci flicks a high pass forward. Ralph Bowyer holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ralph Bowyer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Noel Boateng. Noel Boateng plays a scrappy one-two with Robert Westwood and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Noel Boateng provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!

18.31 1-0

Greg Bishop catches Ralph Bowyer on the ankles. The referee calls over Greg Bishop and shows him a yellow card! Ralph Bowyer hobbles a bit, but should be okay.

20.04 1-0

Julian Neville flicks a high ball forward to Noel Boateng who takes it down. Noel Boateng shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.

21.28 1-0

Ralph Bowyer controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Graeme Higginbotham. Graeme Higginbotham flicks a high pass forward. Noel Boateng holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Noel Boateng knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Nicolas Turek who gathers it comfortably.

22.51 1-0

With a delightful solo run, Francisco Kiko stretches the opposition's defence. Francisco Kiko knocks in a cross ball towards Robert Westwood. Robert Westwood connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but somehow Nicolas Turek manages to keep it out.

26.51 1-0

Graeme Higginbotham hacks Darren Boyd from behind! The referee calls over Graeme Higginbotham and shows him a yellow card! Darren Boyd runs off the knock.

27.47 1-0

Francisco Kiko kicks a strong pass forward to Robert Westwood. Robert Westwood shoots from distance but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!

28.30 1-0

Christian Lindner makes a simple pass to Greg Bishop. Greg Bishop shoots from outside the area. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.

30.44 1-0

Darren Salako advances with the ball. Darren Salako knocks the ball to his team mate, Greg Bishop. Greg Bishop knocks in a cross ball towards Noah Ritzinger. Noah Ritzinger outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but Jon Scowcroft reads it well. He makes it look easy!

32.14 1-0

Graeme Higginbotham flicks a high ball forward to Robert Westwood who takes it down. Robert Westwood lofts in a cross ball towards Julian Neville. Julian Neville jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Nicolas Turek gathers the ball up comfortably. Well saved!

34.56 1-0

Noel Boateng flicks a high pass forward to Julian Neville who brings the ball under control. Julian Neville whips in a cross ball towards Robert Westwood. Robert Westwood makes a looping header on goal but it's well over the bar!

36.31 2-0

Francisco Kiko flicks a high ball forward to Graeme Higginbotham who takes it down. Graeme Higginbotham knocks in a cross ball towards Julian Neville. Julian Neville powers a header at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!

40.28 2-0

Noah Ritzinger catches Ralph Bowyer on the ankles. The referee warns Noah Ritzinger to calm down! Ralph Bowyer runs off the knock.

45.00 2-0

The referee blows for the end of the first half

45.00 2-0

The second half starts with Portsmouth kicking off!

48.40 2-0

Nick Powell makes a beautiful solo run. Nick Powell deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Greg Bishop. Greg Bishop shoots from outside the area. It's miles wide!

49.43 2-1

Shaun Adams sees Darren Boyd in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Darren Boyd flicks the ball to his team mate, Noah Ritzinger. Noah Ritzinger knocks in a cross ball towards Jon Kirkland. Jon Kirkland connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Tranmere Rovers!

53.23 2-1

Carmelo Ambrosini makes a simple pass to Graeme Higginbotham. Graeme Higginbotham flicks a high ball forward to Mauricio Martinez who takes it down. Mauricio Martinez shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Nice save!

55.50 2-1

Shaun Adams knocks the ball to his team mate, Jon Kirkland. Jon Kirkland controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.

57.35 2-2

Darren Boyd receives the ball from a throw-in from Duncan Bowyer. Darren Boyd makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Greg Bishop. Greg Bishop edges inside the box! Greg Bishop cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal. What a cracker!! Jon Scowcroft had no chance!! Goal for Tranmere Rovers!

60.49 2-2

Tranmere Rovers have made 2 substitutions with Paul Montague replacing Steve Godber and Oleg Waters replacing Shaun Adams .

61.57 2-2

Oleg Waters controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Noah Ritzinger. Noah Ritzinger knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.

63.54 3-2

Francisco Kiko sees Noel Boateng in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Noel Boateng lofts in a cross ball towards Robert Westwood. Robert Westwood fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. Robert Westwood scores for Portsmouth!!

66.18 3-2

With imagination, Paul Montague picks a pass forward to Darren Boyd. Darren Boyd kicks a strong pass forward to Jon Kirkland. Jon Kirkland shoots from 20 yards but it flies wide!

67.58 3-3

Christian Lindner threads the ball through to Oleg Waters. Oleg Waters plays a one-two with Jon Kirkland and rushes in on goal... Oleg Waters makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!

71.07 3-3

Darren Salako catches Graeme Higginbotham on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Graeme Higginbotham carries on, but is struggling a bit.

75.18 3-3

Oleg Waters flicks a high pass forward to Greg Bishop who brings the ball under control. Greg Bishop knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gill Colucci.

77.20 3-3

Tranmere Rovers have made a substitution with Pedro Fernandez replacing Noah Ritzinger .

83.07 3-3

Mauricio Martinez knocks the ball forward to Francisco Kiko. Francisco Kiko makes a beautiful solo run. Francisco Kiko knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Paul Montague.

84.08 3-3

Mauricio Martinez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Robert Westwood. Robert Westwood makes a pass forward but Noel Boateng makes his run far too early. Offside by a mile!

87.44 3-3

Mauricio Martinez flicks a high pass forward to Robert Westwood who brings the ball under control. Robert Westwood shoots from 20 yards but it slams into the crowd!

89.54 4-3

Mauricio Martinez makes a simple pass to Noel Boateng. Noel Boateng controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!

90.00 4-3

The whistle indicates full-time!