Thats two league doubles in a week after todays win. Sounded like we played very well especially after Chesterfield had taken the lead. Their wasn't really many chances before O'Hara struck the opener for Chesterfield on the half hour mark with what sounded like a great effort from 25-30 yards out. We did what was needed though and responded quickly as McAteer curled in a great cross and there was Sam Aiston on the end of it for his 2nd goal in two games on 36 minutes. Quite unbelievably we went 2-1 up 3 minutes later and it was Sam Aiston again. With his 3rd goal for Tranmere after he got on the end of Zola's flick on and fired home superbly from the edge of the box. There was still time for Tranmere to make it three in first half stoppage time when Zola's shot was parried into the path of Chris Greenacre who tapped home for his 16th goal of the season. It was 3-1 to Rovers at Half time.
The second half began with Chesterfield having a bit of possesion and Sharps did well to clear the ball in a dangerous situation. Although Tranmere got back on top and were passing the ball superbly with Jason McAteer having to take some credit for his performance. Tranmere could have had a fourth but Greenacres cross went just behind Zola and a McAteer free kick went just wide. Tranmere did get a fourth in the 65th minute though when Zola played the ball to O'Leary who sloted home well. Tranmere now had the points sewn up although Chesterfield nearly grabbed a consolation on two occasions when Folan had a shot saved well by Seremet and also fired over. Tranmere had a good amount of possession towards the end of the game but did take their foot of the gas a bit. Tranmere's subs included McAteer being rested after we went 4-1 up with Jennings coming on and he sounded ok. Also Facey came on for Zola and Tremarco was replaced by Harrison after suffering from a bit of cramp. All in all a good performance and good win which gives us some more breathing space now. I think we may even be up to 11th now. It's good that the fans who go week in week out got some goals and had something to cheer today and it sounded like they deservedly gave the players a good round of applause at the end. It's hard to pick a man of the match from listening to the game but i'd have to pick Sammy Aiston. Everytime he got the ball he sounded dangerous and his performance was capped by the two goals something he hasn't managed to do much of. Let's hope we can now go on a good run til the end of the season and finish in a respectable position! SWA!! SWA!!! :-D
The second half began with Chesterfield having a bit of possesion and Sharps did well to clear the ball in a dangerous situation. Although Tranmere got back on top and were passing the ball superbly with Jason McAteer having to take some credit for his performance. Tranmere could have had a fourth but Greenacres cross went just behind Zola and a McAteer free kick went just wide. Tranmere did get a fourth in the 65th minute though when Zola played the ball to O'Leary who sloted home well. Tranmere now had the points sewn up although Chesterfield nearly grabbed a consolation on two occasions when Folan had a shot saved well by Seremet and also fired over. Tranmere had a good amount of possession towards the end of the game but did take their foot of the gas a bit. Tranmere's subs included McAteer being rested after we went 4-1 up with Jennings coming on and he sounded ok. Also Facey came on for Zola and Tremarco was replaced by Harrison after suffering from a bit of cramp. All in all a good performance and good win which gives us some more breathing space now. I think we may even be up to 11th now. It's good that the fans who go week in week out got some goals and had something to cheer today and it sounded like they deservedly gave the players a good round of applause at the end. It's hard to pick a man of the match from listening to the game but i'd have to pick Sammy Aiston. Everytime he got the ball he sounded dangerous and his performance was capped by the two goals something he hasn't managed to do much of. Let's hope we can now go on a good run til the end of the season and finish in a respectable position! SWA!! SWA!!! :-D