Tranmere triumph over Grimsby

Tranmere hosted Grimsby Town at Prenton Park this afternoon in their latest fixture in the 2022/23 League Two season.

Ahead of the game, Ian Dawes said, “The players, to a man, are all giving 100% and the running data in the games have been unbelievable, so they are going out there and running for the club and for the fans.

“You can see what they are trying to do, so every credit to the players. They could feel sorry for themselves about the injuries and sulk about it, but they are not, they are coming in every day, trying to improve, and trying to get better for Tranmere.”

Match Report: Tranmere Rovers v Grimsby Town

Tranmere Rovers 2	v	0 Grimsby Town
Hawkes (33′ pen) Hughes (48′)	Goals
	Assists
	HT 1-0

Tranmere secured a 2-0 victory against Grimsby Town in their second to last home game of the season, thanks to a penalty by Josh Hawkes and a free kick from Rhys Hughes.

Right from the start, Tranmere took an attacking stance and tried to move the ball forward. However, their initial attempts didn’t result in any promising opportunities.

The opening opportunity of the game fell to Grimsby, as Josh Emmanuel delivered a cross into the box for ex-Tranmere winger Otis Khan to connect with. However, Khan’s attempt went wide after being deflected.

Tranmere quickly counterattacked, with Regan Hendry being brought down in the penalty area after being set up by Kane Hemmings. However, the referee dismissed their penalty appeal.

At the 20-minute mark, Rhys Hughes took a free kick which provided Tranmere with their most promising opportunity thus far. Unfortunately, none of the Tranmere players were able to connect with the ball as it sailed across the goal, despite being an enticing delivery from the Welshman.

Tranmere were awarded a penalty after Harvey Saunders was brought down in the penalty area. Josh Hawkes successfully scored from the spot, giving Tranmere the lead.

Shortly after the start of the second half, Saunders drew a foul and earned a free kick for Tranmere just outside the box. Rhys Hughes took the kick and impressively curled the ball past Crocombe, extending Tranmere’s lead to two goals.

Tranmere’s midfield trio of Hendry, Hawkes, and Lee O’Connor orchestrated a smooth sequence of passes, creating an opportunity for Saunders just outside the Grimsby box. However, Saunders’ final shot was deflected wide.

With only ten minutes left on the clock, Hawkes came close to scoring his second goal of the game. Josh Dacres-Cogley made an impressive run down the right and passed the ball to Hawkes, whose shot was deflected around the post by the goalkeeper.

Tranmere secured a well-deserved 2-0 victory in their second-to-last home game of the season.

Tranmere visit AFC Wimbledon for a 3pm kick off on Saturday 29 April in their next game of the 2022/23 League Two season.

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