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Notts County Edges Out Tranmere Rovers in Tense Encounter at Prenton Park
Birkenhead, Merseyside – In a League Two matchday 6 clash, Notts County secured a valuable away victory against Tranmere Rovers. The match, played at Prenton Park under the watchful eye of referee Zac Kennard-Kettle, ended with a score favoring the visiting team.
Tranmere Rovers took the lead just before halftime with a goal from O. Patrick, assisted by C. Whitaker, sending the home fans into a frenzy. However, the joy was short-lived, as M. Dennis equalized for Notts County early in the second half, with an assist from T. Iorpenda. Shortly after, K. Gordon, unassisted, put the visiting team ahead.
The match was characterized by intensity and midfield battles, reflected in the numerous cards shown by the referee. Tranmere Rovers accumulated five yellow cards (R. Smallwood, E. Bristow, T. Harris, L. O’Connor, L. McGee), while Notts County received two yellow cards (J. Jones, K. Roos).
Despite having 49% possession and creating 14 shots (2 on target, 8 off target) and 7 corners, Tranmere couldn’t convert their dominance into goals. On the other hand, Notts County, with 51% possession, 8 shots (4 on target, 1 off target) and 3 corners, were more clinical in front of goal. The match ended with a victory that solidifies Notts County’s position at the top of the table.
Substitutions notts county: at minute 46 B. Cotter came in and K. Gordon went out., at minute 59 T. Iorpenda came in and A. Jatta went out., at minute 77 J. Jones came in and C. Grant went out.
Substitutions tranmere: at minute 68 E. Bristow came in and T. Harris went out., at minute 68 J. Davison came in and C. Jennings went out., at minute 74 N. Kenneh came in and B. Blacker went out., at minute 84 C. Whitaker came in and J. Joseph went out., at minute 84 R. Smallwood came in and J. Lowe went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
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