Tranmere Rovers 2-2 Cardiff City

Facing a Replay...
By Chris O'Brien
November 17 2002

Cardiff and Tranmere will meet for the third time this season in next Tuesday's replay, after the two sides drew 2-2 in the FA Cup First Round tie at Prenton Park yesterday. James Collins and Graham Kavanagh were on the scoresheet for the visitors.

The Bluebirds kicked off their FA Cup campaign yesterday in the same place that it finished last season, as Cardiff looked to advance with a win over Tranmere Rovers at Prenton Park.

Stuart Barlow gave the home side the lead in the 7th minute, but goals from James Collins and a magnificent free-kick from Graham Kavanagh gave Cardiff a 2-1 lead at the break.

Former Bluebird, Simon Haworth got the only goal of the Second Half to pull Tranmere level, and the two sides will have to do it all again a week Tuesday.

Tranmere Rovers 2-2 Cardiff City