A JAMES Norwood double gave Tranmere maximum points as Rovers ran out 2-0 winners against Kidderminster Harriers on Bank Holiday Monday.
Gary Brabin stuck with the same starting 11 which began against Lincoln City on Good Friday, the only change being Adam Mekki replaced by Jack Mackreth on the bench due to an ankle injury.
Rovers took the lead on 14 minutes when a high ball forward by Michael Ihiekwe found Norwood who took a touch before firing home from close range.
Scott Fenwick and James Norwood celebrate after Rovers' late second goal which secured their tenth away game unbeaten in a row. Pictures: Tony Coombes
On 43 minutes, Taylor-Fletcher was played through on the left and he cut inside and his shot was well saved by O'Leary as the teams went in at the interval with Rovers a goal to the good.
On 75 minutes, Taylor-Fletcher was replaced by Scott Fenwick in Rovers’ first change of the game.
Jack Mackreth was introduced in place of Jake Kirby on 83 minutes in Gary Brabin’s second substitution of the afternoon.
James Norwood strikes in the 14th minute to give Rovers a deserved first half lead
With three minutes to go, Norwood was played in on goal but his effort was again well saved by O'Leary.
The striker did find his 19th of the season and sealed the win two minutes into added time when he flicked the ball over the defender and fired the ball home from eight yards to secure the three points.
Players celebrate Norwood’s first goal
Brabin said: "I don't think there could have been any complaints if we had been three or four up at half time.
"It was a good solid away performance and I thought we thoroughly deserved the three points."
The result left Tranmere in fourth place in the National League.
James Norwood stretches the Harrier’s defence in a frantic second half display
Substitute Scott Fenwick defies Harriers Ousmane Fane to help set up James Norwood’s second goal of the afternoon
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