Carty takes chance - Three ups & two downs for Bolton from Tranmere penalty shootout loss

Bolton Wanderers remain top of their Papa Johns Trophy group following a draw and penalty shootout defeat against Tranmere Rovers.

A Wanderers side that had 10 changes made to it from Saturday's win against Peterborough United went behind at Prenton Park thanks to Kieron Morris breaking the deadlock. Paul Lewis added a second for the hosts before half-time.

But Wanderers responded following their poor first half showing and halved the deficit through Kieran Sadlier's classy finish on the turn. And youngster Conor Carty came off the bench to ensure the clash went to penalties following a 2-2 draw.

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Lloyd Isgrove saw his penalty saved as the hosts won 5-4 to claim the extra point for a shootout victory. However Wanderers still top the Northern Group B with four points overall.

Here, we analyse the ups and downs from a Wanderers perspective following the encounter and what stood out from the clash.

Ups

Carty takes chance from bench

Wanderers had got back into the game thanks to Sadlier's classy turn and strike. But they still needed something to claim at least a point from the encounter.

Ian Evatt threw Carty on with seven minutes of normal time remaining. It did not take long for the B team striker to make his mark on the game.

He fired home a fantastic effort which earned Wanderers a share of the spoils. Carty has caught the eye for the B team and he took the opportunity he was granted when given a chance foe the first team.

Beck debut and Isgrove injury return

Owen Beck made his debut last night for Wanderers. The Liverpool youngster has had to build up his fitness following his move from the Anfield club