Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at New York Stadium where Rotherham United play host to Tranmere Rovers. A crowd of 2,807 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Rotherham United and Tranmere Rovers are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Daniele Dodd.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Rotherham United and Tranmere Rovers are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Daniele Dodd.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Tranmere Rovers kick off!
9.20
0-0Edward Windass flicks the ball to his team mate, Carl Murphy. Carl Murphy plays a one-two with Tommy Moncur and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Carl Murphy provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
16.50
0-0Edward Windass threads a neat ball through to Tommy Moncur. Tommy Moncur plays a scrappy one-two with Carl Murphy and advances towards the goal... Simone De Franceschi catches Tommy Moncur on the ankles. That's got to be a penalty! No, the ref waves play-on!!
22.10
Carlton Hibbs knocks the ball forward to Harry Elliott. Harry Elliott knocks the ball to his team mate, Neil Le Tissier. Neil Le Tissier shoots from 20 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
24.06
0-0Marcus Hamilton sees Carl Murphy in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Carl Murphy knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Kelvin Shearer who gathers it comfortably.
27.23
0-0Seeing a gap ahead, Marcus Hamilton plays the ball forward to Carl Murphy. Carl Murphy shoots from long range but it is tipped over by Kelvin Shearer.
28.54
Marcus Hamilton takes the corner, swinging a high ball in towards the far post. Kelvin Shearer drops low and scoops up the ball.
33.01
Marcus Hamilton knocks the ball forward to Carl Murphy. Carl Murphy threads a neat, attacking ball through to Tommy Moncur. Tommy Moncur makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
34.39
0-0Harry Elliott barges into Marcus Hamilton. Harry Elliott is warned by the referee! Marcus Hamilton stretches but gets up unharmed.
36.12
Noel Southgate makes a probing pass to Sylvain Kasper. Sylvain Kasper shoots from long range but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
44.52
0-0Simone De Franceschi hacks Carl Murphy from behind! Simone De Franceschi is shown the yellow card! Carl Murphy stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
Malcolm Edwards threads a neat ball through to Ian Venus. Ian Venus flicks a high ball forward to Sylvain Kasper who takes it down. Sylvain Kasper finds some space and shoots from distance but it whistles just wide of the post!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Rotherham United appear unchanged since the first half. Tranmere Rovers have changed their lineup with Mervin Hurst replacing Tommy Moncur.
45.00
The whistle blows and Rotherham United get the second half underway!
48.52
0-1Marcus Hamilton plays the ball forward to Mervin Hurst. Mervin Hurst lofts in a cross ball towards Carl Murphy. Carl Murphy rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
54.46
Wayne Wright-Phillips flicks a high pass forward. Marcus Hamilton collects the pass. Marcus Hamilton threads a neat ball through to Carl Murphy. Carl Murphy tries a spectacular long range effort but it curls horrendously wide!
55.41
0-1Edward Windass flicks the ball to his team mate, Mervin Hurst. Mervin Hurst knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Carl Murphy is offside!
59.01
Dale McManaman launches a long ball forward into the other half. Mervin Hurst lofts in a cross ball towards Carl Murphy. With a superhuman jump, Carl Murphy connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Carl Murphy!
67.43
John Williamson threads a neat ball through to Edward Windass. Edward Windass flicks a high pass forward. Carl Murphy holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Carl Murphy knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
75.05
Noel Southgate knocks the ball to his team mate, Neil Le Tissier. Neil Le Tissier sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's drastically wayward!
77.39
0-2Rotherham United have made a substitution with Seth Dyer replacing Noel Southgate .
78.40
Edward Windass controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mervin Hurst. Mervin Hurst shoots from 25 yards. Fantastic reaction save from Kelvin Shearer!
79.26
Harry Elliott knocks the ball to his team mate, Sylvain Kasper. Sylvain Kasper advances inside the box! Sylvain Kasper cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it's a woeful effort!
85.26
Carlton Hibbs passes the ball forward to Seth Dyer. Seth Dyer kicks a strong pass forward to Neil Le Tissier. Neil Le Tissier plays a one-two with Sylvain Kasper and rushes in on goal... Neil Le Tissier muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
89.10
0-2Carlton Hibbs deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Damien Mercer. Damien Mercer chips the ball to his team mate, Sylvain Kasper. Sylvain Kasper rushes past Wayne Wright-Phillips! Wayne Wright-Phillips hacks Sylvain Kasper from behind! Penalty not given!!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Carl Murphy 49, 59 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Kelvin Shearer (GK)
7
2. Simone De Franceschi (DEF)
5
3. Malcolm Edwards (DEF)
6
4. Carlton Hibbs (DEF)
6
5. Nick Lightfoot (DEF)
6
6. Ian Venus (MID)
6
7. Noel Southgate (MID)
6
8. Harry Elliott (MID)
6
9. Damien Mercer (MID)
6
10. Sylvain Kasper (ATT)
6
11. Neil Le Tissier (ATT)
6
12. Seth Dyer (GK)
6
13. Paulo Bento (ATT)
0
14. Alexander Minto (MID)
0
1. Scott Robinson (GK)
6
2. Graham Smithe (DEF)
7
3. Dale McManaman (DEF)
6
4. Wayne Wright-Phillips (DEF)
6
5. John Williamson (DEF)
6
6. Norman Williamson (MID)
6
7. Marcus Hamilton (MID)
7
8. Edward Windass (MID)
7
9. Arthur Wetherall (MID)
6
10. Tommy Moncur (ATT)
6
11. Carl Murphy (ATT)
9
12. Richard Stewart (GK)
0
13. Gilles Priestley (ATT)
0
14. Mervin Hurst (ATT)
8