Match Report
| Rotherham United | Rotherham United |  |  | Cheltenham Town | Cheltenham Town | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Robert Defoe | R. Defoe |  | 49 | G |  | 1 | | G | 35 | | Jermaine Beagrie | J. Beagrie | |||||||||
| Steve Lawton | S. Lawton | | 48 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 53 | | Aaron Merson | A. Merson | |||||||||
| James Wright | J. Wright | | 48 | D | | 3 | | D | 49 | | Les Merson | L. Merson | |||||||||
| Isaiah Huckerby | I. Huckerby | | 46 | D | | 4 | | D | 45 | | Leon Whelan | L. Whelan | |||||||||
| John Mason | J. Mason | | 43 | D | | 5 | | M | 44 | | Thierry Scowcroft | T. Scowcroft | |||||||||
| Terry Merson | T. Merson | | 56 | M | | 6 | | M | 41 | | Ugo Batty | U. Batty | |||||||||
| Khaliloul Recorbet | K. Recorbet |  | 54 | M | | 7 | | M | 41 | | Graeme Perry | G. Perry | |||||||||
| Malcolm Priestley | M. Priestley | | 48 | M | | 8 | | M | 41 | | Morris Butt | M. Butt | |||||||||
| Gavin Mercer | G. Mercer | | 52 | A | | 9 | | A | 61 | | Brian Gower | B. Gower | |||||||||
| Stephen Winterburn | S. Winterburn | | 51 | A | | 10 | | A | 51 |  | Diego Di Sole | D. Di Sole | |||||||||
| Eddie Sherwood | E. Sherwood | | 50 | A | | 11 | | A | 41 | | Michael Clapham | M. Clapham | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at New York Stadium where Rotherham United play host to Cheltenham Town. Its a sell-out today with the 3,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Rotherham United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Cheltenham Town appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Rotherham United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Cheltenham Town appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Cheltenham Town get the match underway!
3.49
0-0Gavin Mercer clumsily knocks into Leon Whelan. The referee calls over Gavin Mercer and shows him a yellow card! Leon Whelan gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
6.39
0-0Ugo Batty makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Brian Gower. Brian Gower knocks in a cross ball towards Michael Clapham. Michael Clapham directs the ball goalwards with his head. Robert Defoe manages to gather it comfortably.
14.49
John Mason sees space and advances. John Mason deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stephen Winterburn. Stephen Winterburn lofts in a cross ball towards Eddie Sherwood. Eddie Sherwood is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it is tipped over by Jermaine Beagrie.
15.29
0-0Aaron Merson makes a probing pass to Graeme Perry. Graeme Perry knocks the ball to his team mate, Diego Di Sole. Diego Di Sole knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Isaiah Huckerby.
18.48
0-1Thierry Scowcroft controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Diego Di Sole. Diego Di Sole lofts in a cross ball towards Brian Gower. Brian Gower directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
21.43
Morris Butt makes a simple pass to Diego Di Sole. Diego Di Sole chips the ball to his team mate, Brian Gower. Brian Gower shoots from just inside the box. Robert Defoe is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
33.22
Thierry Scowcroft makes a probing pass to Diego Di Sole. Diego Di Sole knocks in a cross ball towards Brian Gower. Brian Gower directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's there!! Robert Defoe has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
39.34
0-3Steve Lawton passes the ball forward to Terry Merson. Terry Merson kicks a strong pass forward to Stephen Winterburn. Stephen Winterburn goes all the way! Stephen Winterburn rockets a shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
42.47
0-3Isaiah Huckerby makes a simple pass to Terry Merson. Terry Merson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gavin Mercer. Gavin Mercer makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stephen Winterburn but he's offside!
45.00
Khaliloul Recorbet sees space and advances. Khaliloul Recorbet plays a perfect one-two with Eddie Sherwood and rushes in on goal... Khaliloul Recorbet shoots from just inside the box. Khaliloul Recorbet scores for Rotherham United!!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
The whistle blows and Rotherham United kick off!
48.32
Khaliloul Recorbet controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gavin Mercer. Gavin Mercer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
51.10
Malcolm Priestley flicks the ball to his team mate, Eddie Sherwood. Eddie Sherwood tries a spectacular long range effort but it goes wide for a goal kick.
54.12
Aaron Merson kicks a strong pass forward to Graeme Perry. Graeme Perry makes a simple pass to Michael Clapham. Michael Clapham shoots from outside the area but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
55.09
Khaliloul Recorbet makes a simple pass to Eddie Sherwood. Eddie Sherwood goes all the way! Eddie Sherwood shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
59.45
James Wright knocks the ball to his team mate, Terry Merson. Terry Merson flicks the ball to his team mate, Eddie Sherwood. Eddie Sherwood goes all the way! Eddie Sherwood rockets a shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
60.33
Khaliloul Recorbet controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gavin Mercer. Gavin Mercer threads the ball through to Stephen Winterburn but he's offside!
61.32
2-3Les Merson comes in with a late challenge on Gavin Mercer. Les Merson is warned by the referee! Gavin Mercer runs off the knock.
65.16
Leon Whelan passes the ball forward to Morris Butt. Morris Butt kicks a strong pass forward to Michael Clapham. Michael Clapham controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's miles wide!
66.21
Aaron Merson makes a beautiful solo run. Aaron Merson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Michael Clapham. Michael Clapham goes all the way! Michael Clapham shoots from just inside the box. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
67.03
Malcolm Priestley controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Eddie Sherwood. Eddie Sherwood passes the ball forward but Gavin Mercer is offside!
71.15
Khaliloul Recorbet threads the ball through to Eddie Sherwood. Eddie Sherwood deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gavin Mercer. Gavin Mercer shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
72.26
Stephen Winterburn clumsily knocks into Aaron Merson. The referee calls over Stephen Winterburn and warns him to calm down! Aaron Merson hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
73.48
Isaiah Huckerby knocks the ball forward to Khaliloul Recorbet. Khaliloul Recorbet deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eddie Sherwood. Eddie Sherwood knocks the ball to his team mate, Stephen Winterburn. Stephen Winterburn shoots from just inside the box. It's miles wide!
75.42
Ugo Batty flicks the ball to his team mate, Michael Clapham. Michael Clapham knocks in a cross ball towards Diego Di Sole. Diego Di Sole flicks the ball with his head but somehow Robert Defoe manages to keep it out.
83.52
Ugo Batty makes a simple pass to Brian Gower. Brian Gower knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Steve Lawton.
84.53
Leon Whelan deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ugo Batty. Ugo Batty knocks the ball to his team mate, Brian Gower. Brian Gower whips in a cross ball towards Michael Clapham. Michael Clapham connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Robert Defoe manages to gather it comfortably.
85.51
Malcolm Priestley makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Eddie Sherwood. Eddie Sherwood shoots from distance but it is miles over!
90.00
Khaliloul Recorbet chips the ball to his team mate, Gavin Mercer. Gavin Mercer threads the ball through to Stephen Winterburn but he's offside!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Khaliloul Recorbet 45 Eddie Sherwood 55 | Brian Gower 18, 21, 33 |