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Tranmere Rovers Rout Newport County in Thrilling Encounter
Casnewydd, Wales – In a vibrant League Two matchday 46 clash at Rodney Parade, Tranmere Rovers secured a resounding 4-1 victory over Newport County. The match, officiated by A. Humphries, was characterized by Tranmere’s dominance in possession (59%) and shots on target (12 shots, 5 on target).
Newport County took an early lead in the 23rd minute through a goal from S. McLoughlin. However, Tranmere responded swiftly, equalizing in the 41st minute thanks to J. Garrett. In the second half, Tranmere completely controlled the game. K. Dennis extended the lead in the 48th minute. Later goals from O. Patrick (71′) and J. Davison (78′) sealed the victory.
The match was marred by Newport County’s disciplinary issues, accumulating three yellow cards and a red card for K. Whitmore, leaving the team with ten men for the latter stages of the game. Despite Newport County’s attempts, generating 6 shots (3 on target), Tranmere demonstrated greater offensive efficiency and control of the match.
Substitutions tranmere: at minute 46 J. Davison came in and S. Taylor went out., at minute 63 H. Saunders came in and K. Dennis went out., at minute 73 C. Wood came in and O. Patrick went out., at minute 77 C. Jennings came in and C. Norman went out., at minute 77 J. Hawkes came in and J. Garrett went out.
Substitutions newport county: at minute 63 M. Alexander-Walker came in and C. Antwi went out., at minute 72 K. Patten came in and O. Greaves went out., at minute 81 M. Spellman came in and K. Jameson went out., at minute 81 C. Evans came in and K. Hudlin went out., at minute 81 T. Davies came in and A. Driscoll-Glennon went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Newport County
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