Tranmere held to draw at Colchester

Tranmere visited Colchester United this afternoon in their latest fixture in the 2022/23 League Two season.

Ahead of the game, caretaker manager Ian Dawes said, “We need to try to lift the players, the fans and the Club and try to get the crucial information into them that we need and what we expect from them in and out of possession on Saturday, so we’ve tried to do that this week. 

“We’re at that point in the season where we are in the league, so it’s just trying to go and win the next game, and don’t ever move past that, we’ve just got to look at Saturday moving forward.”

Match Report: Colchester United v Tranmere Rovers

Colchester United 1	v	1 Tranmere Rovers
Chilvers (65′ pen)	Goals	Saunders (13′)
	Assists	Hawkes (13′)
	HT 0-1

League Two strugglers, Colchester managed to salvage a point against Tranmere with a penalty from Noah Chilvers in the second half, resulting in a 1-1 draw.

It will, however, be a game more remembered more the number of yellow cards issued with Carl Boyeson reaching for yellow a total of 13 times, eight of which were for Tranmere players.

Joel Mumbongo and Harvey Saunders teamed up to make a strong start for Rovers, with Saunders taking a low shot inside the box that was saved.

In the 13th minute, Tranmere secured the lead with a goal from Harvey Saunders. He capitalized on Josh Hawkes’ through ball, went past the goalkeeper Kieran O’Hara, and tapped the ball into an empty net.

Tranmere almost doubled their lead when Chris Merrie connected with Rhys Hughes’ corner at the front post, but Kieran O’Hara made a sharp save down to his right-hand side.

The start of the second half was sluggish for both teams and in the 51st minute, Colchester were left outraged as they felt they should have been awarded a penalty when Tovide was brought down by Murphy in the box, but instead, he was booked for simulation.

In the 55th minute, Joel Mumbongo had a notable chance. He fired a powerful strike from 25 yards that unfortunately whistled past the post.

Just after the hour, the home team was awarded a penalty after a long ball into the box caused a tussle between Josh Dacres-Cogley and Tom Hopper, resulting in both players going to ground.

The referee pointed to the spot, and Noah Chilvers stepped up to take the penalty. Despite Murphy getting a hand to it, Chilvers managed to score, equalizing the score.

In the seven additional minutes at the end of normal time, both teams had opportunities to secure a victory.

Regan Hendry carried the ball forward before sending a pass to Jake Burton, who unfortunately hit the side netting with his shot meaning Tranmere had to settle for a share of the points as the final whistle blew.

Tranmere host Harrogate Town for a 7:45pm kick off on Friday 31 March in their next game of the 2022/23 League Two season.

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Credit: Tony Coombes

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