Tranmere 1-4 Leeds |
10 March 2010 | Written by Paul Harper |
 Tranmere suffered a disappointing defeat at the hands of high-flying Leeds United as they fell to a 4-1 loss at Prenton Park.
Les Parry named the same starting line-up and bench as that which beat Southampton just three days previously, with Bas Savage continuing his return from injury on the substitutes' bench.
The first chance of the game fell to the home team, with Craig Curran collecting a quick throw out by goalkeeper Luke Daniels. He cut inside and out of his marker before firing a low shot from 20 yards which Leeds shot-stopper Casper Ankergren could only parry. The rebound went past the onrushing boot of Marvin Sordell and Leeds cleared their lines.
And they profited from poor Rovers defending a couple of minutes later as they opened the scoring. A debatable free-kick was awarded for a foul by Ian Goodison on Jermain Beckford. Robert Snodgrass fired it in from a wide area and the ball evaded everyone in the box and crept in at the far post.
They soon doubled their lead too, as Luciano Becchio broke into the penalty area only to be brought down by a reckless and unnecessary challenge by Paul McLaren. Beckford stepped up and tucked away the spot-kick with aplomb although Daniels went the right way.
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Marvin Sordell joins on loan Les Parry has signed Watford's Marvin Sordell on a month loan deal. After losing out to several targets, the first year pro will be available for selection for Tranmere's home game against Oldham. Les added, "We've been short of goals recently and hopefully Marvin will bring us some added firepower. He's fast and strong and will be a good addition to our squad". |
Bakayogo extends deal Tranmere full back Zoumana Bakayogo who has impressed with his performances over recent weeks has extended his contract until the end of the season. He added: "I'm very happy to have signed. I really like this club and the players and I'm happy here. |
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Team |
Pld |
Pts |
18. |
Gillingham |
35 |
37 |
19. |
Oldham |
33 |
36 |
20. |
Tranmere |
34 |
36 |
21. |
Exeter City |
34 |
32 |
22. |
Southend |
34 |
32 |
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