Hull - Tranmere 1-1 (0-1) 2-1 aet

KC Stadium, 22.08.06
Att: 6 075

Rovers coudn't manage to get through to the 2nd round of the Carling Cup this year either. After a boring opening 25 minutes, Rovers got the lead after 31 minutes when the linesman awarded Rovers and Shane Sherriff a goal, when his header was just over the line. After good Rovers-spell the last 15-20 minutes of the 1st half, they couldn't reproduce the spell in the 2nd half. Hull totally dominated the game and got a well-deserved equalizer just before the hour mark. Ben Burgess' header was well out of Ward's reach... Both teams had chances to score, but Hull was by far closest. After 90 minutes it was still 1-1 and extra time had to be played. After the first 5 minutes it really seemed like bith teams were happy with this going to penalties, but it wasn't to be for Rovers, as Duffy hit the ball in a perfect volley 10 minutes from time.
Now let's focus on the league!
MOM: Ian Goodison, again impressing me with his brilliant centre half abilites!

Tranmere - Yeovil 2-1 (1-1)

Prenton Park, 19.08.06.
Att: 6 023

My first match after I arrived in England. I guess everyone at Prenton Park was hoping for a replay of last years encounter vs Yeovil which ended convincingly 4-1 to Rovers. It was not to be, but it could easily have been the same result. After a scrappy first 35 minutes, Kevin Ellison put Rovers in front after a flick on by Greenacre. I can't say Ellison had his nerves calm, but anyway, goal counts anyhow they are scored :) It was however very dissapointing when Yeovil equalised just before half-time. The second half was a good improvement from the first. Rovers upped the tempo and had lots and lots of chances! They did get the winner through some exellent play. Mullin got the last touch from the edge of the 6-yard box. Greenacre twice and Stockdale could have put Rovers further ahead, but it wasn't to be! Yeovil also had some decent chances, but in the end a deserved victory!
MOM: Ian Goodison, had an exellent game at the heart of Rovers' defence.