Bromley v Tranmere Match Report & Stats: 1-2 – Late Drama Hands Tranmere Much-Needed Victory
| Competition | EFL League Two |
|---|---|
| Date | 19 October 2022 |
| Teams | Bromley vs Tranmere |
| Final Score | Bromley 1-2 Tranmere |
Bromley v Tranmere Match Report
Tranmere secured a 2-1 away victory against Bromley, overcoming a slow start to notch a valuable three points. The win came courtesy of goals from Otis Patrick and Harvey Saunders, while Bromley’s late goal from Louis Dennis proved to be a mere consolation.
The first half was a cagey affair, with both sides struggling to create clear chances. Defences were on top, leading to a goalless first 45 minutes.
In the second half, Tranmere showed greater attacking intent. Patrick opened the scoring in the 75th minute, connecting with a well-timed pass from Ben Walker. Tranmere doubled their lead just five minutes later, with Saunders finding the net to give Nigel Adkins' side a cushion.
Bromley mounted a late push and pulled one back in stoppage time through Dennis, but it was too little, too late.
Key Moments
- 46’: Early substitutions from Tranmere with Leigh and Amantchi coming on to inject some energy.
- 75’: Patrick scored to break the deadlock for Tranmere, capitalising on a pass from Walker.
- 80’: Saunders doubled the lead, seizing on a defensive lapse to put Tranmere in control.
- 90+6’: Dennis pulled one back for Bromley, but it wasn’t enough to change the outcome.
Stats at a Glance
| Statistic | Bromley | Tranmere |
|---|---|---|
| Possession | 51% | 49% |
| Goal Attempts | 26 | 12 |
| Shots on Goal | 8 | 3 |
| Shots off Goal | 13 | 4 |
| Blocked Shots | 5 | 5 |
| Corner Kicks | 9 | 6 |
| Offsides | 2 | 2 |
| Goalkeeper Saves | 1 | 7 |
| Fouls | 8 | 12 |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 5 |
Lineups
Bromley (3-4-1-2):
Smith; Sowunmi, Reynolds (C), Grant; Imray, Thompson, Charles, Odutayo; Whitely; Cheek, Olomola.
Substitutes: Leigh, Amantchi, Dennis, Congreve, Bradshaw.
Tranmere (3-5-2):
McGee; Walker, Davies (C), Turnbull; Norman, O'Connor, Finley, Patrick, Jennings; Davison, Norris.
Substitutes: Amantchi, Hendry, Merrie, Saunders, Bradshaw, Dennis.
Pre-Match Predictions Evaluation
- Under 2.5 goals (❌): Gab Sutton’s prediction missed the mark, as the game exceeded the 2.5-goal threshold with a final score of 2-1.
- Tranmere’s attacking struggles (❌): While Tranmere have struggled offensively this season, they managed to break their trend and secure two crucial goals in this match.
Overall, the match didn’t follow the anticipated low-scoring pattern, with Tranmere finding a way to exploit Bromley’s defence in the closing stages. This result lifts some of the pressure off Nigel Adkins as he looks to turn around Tranmere’s sluggish start to the season.
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