An improved second half performance from Tranmere proved enough to secure a 2-0 win over Port Vale at Prenton Park.

Moore and Greenacre on target for Tranmere

An improved second half performance from Tranmere proved enough to secure a 2-0 win over Port Vale at Prenton Park. Rovers started the League One clash outside of the play-off places but victory over basement dwellers Vale pushes them up to fifth. A turgid first half produced little of note, as both sides demonstrated a complete lack of invention in the final third. After the interval Tranmere upped the ante considerably and broke the deadlock in the 68th minute through Chris Greenacre. Substitute Jennison Myrie-Williams was brought down in the box by Paul Edwards, leaving Greenacre to dispatch with ease from 12 yards. The experienced hit-man had a chance to double his tally when presented with another spot-kick, but this time Vale goalkeeper Joseph Anyon guessed right. A laboured but vital victory for Ronnie Moore's side was sealed two minutes from time when his son, Ian, fired in a crisp effort from the angle.