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Match Report

Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium where Tottenham Hotspur play host to Rotherham United. Its a sell-out today with the 5,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Tottenham Hotspur are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Rotherham United appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.


0.00
Tottenham Hotspur kick off the first half!
3.15
Graeme Walsh makes a probing pass to Mark Allman. Mark Allman surges forward with the ball. Mark Allman goes all the way! Mark Allman shoots from just inside the box but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
4.06
Andy Ince sees a break and surges forward. Andy Ince knocks the ball to his team mate, Colin Hall. Colin Hall goes all the way! Colin Hall shoots from just inside the box but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
9.42
Ashley Batty makes a beautiful solo run. Ashley Batty deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Wayne Dichio. Wayne Dichio knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
12.43
Lars Schramm threads the ball through to Daniele Royce. Daniele Royce chips the ball to his team mate, Richard Mann. Richard Mann finds some space and shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
15.36
Mark Allman deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Colin Hall. Colin Hall shoots from long range but it is miles over!
16.29
Kevin Walker chips the ball to his team mate, Fritz Tresor. Fritz Tresor makes a simple pass to Robert Thirlwell. Robert Thirlwell shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
18.34
Lars Schramm flicks the ball to his team mate, Fritz Tresor. Fritz Tresor threads the ball through to Wayne Dichio. Wayne Dichio finds some space and shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
20.47
Shaun Pearce controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Richard Mann. Richard Mann finds some space and shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
26.31
Tottenham Hotspur are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Rotherham United's defence.
28.28
Shaun Pearce makes a simple pass to Robert Thirlwell. Robert Thirlwell knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Andy Ince.
32.57
Shaun Pearce makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Robert Thirlwell. Robert Thirlwell knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Omer Ripley.
33.04
Shaun Pearce makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Richard Mann. Richard Mann knocks in a cross ball towards Wayne Dichio. Wayne Dichio directs the ball goalwards with his head. What a cracker!! Alec Matteo had no chance!! Goal for Tottenham Hotspur!
36.37
Kevin Vieira controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Colin Hall. Colin Hall knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ian Byrne who gathers it comfortably.
39.43
Kevin Vieira passes the ball forward to Brian Sherwood. Brian Sherwood makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Colin Hall but he's offside!
40.51
Rotherham United are easily keeping Tottenham Hotspur at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
42.16
Kevin Walker kicks a strong pass forward to Jon Mcgreal. Jon Mcgreal controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Robert Thirlwell. Robert Thirlwell knocks in a cross ball towards Wayne Dichio. Wayne Dichio powers a header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
45.00
Kevin Walker makes a beautiful solo run. Kevin Walker makes a simple pass to Robert Thirlwell. Robert Thirlwell knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alec Matteo who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half


45.00
The whistle blows and Rotherham United get the second half underway!
48.40
Ashley Batty makes a probing pass to Daniele Royce. Daniele Royce chips the ball to his team mate, Richard Mann. Richard Mann shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
53.12
Colin Hall hacks Lars Schramm from behind! Colin Hall is warned by the referee! Lars Schramm stretches but gets up unharmed.
54.03
Ashley Batty knocks the ball forward to Shaun Pearce. Shaun Pearce brings the ball forward. Shaun Pearce knocks in a cross ball towards Robert Thirlwell. Robert Thirlwell connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
55.03
Lars Schramm takes it forward alone. Lars Schramm chips the ball to his team mate, Wayne Dichio. Wayne Dichio shoots from 25 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
61.43
Ashley Batty knocks the ball forward to Shaun Pearce. Shaun Pearce sees a break and surges forward. Shaun Pearce knocks in a cross ball towards Robert Thirlwell. Robert Thirlwell flicks the ball with his head but Alec Matteo is on top of it.
63.03
Lars Schramm takes it forward alone. Lars Schramm kicks a strong pass forward to Wayne Dichio. Wayne Dichio plays a perfect one-two with Richard Mann and rushes in on goal... Wayne Dichio cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's there!! Alec Matteo has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
67.35
Rotherham United are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
69.03
Lars Schramm kicks a strong pass forward to Fritz Tresor. Fritz Tresor takes it forward alone. Fritz Tresor knocks in a cross ball towards Robert Thirlwell. Robert Thirlwell is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but Alec Matteo is on top of it.
71.21
Fritz Tresor makes a simple pass to Robert Thirlwell. Robert Thirlwell whips in a cross ball towards Richard Mann. Richard Mann is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Alec Matteo easily smothers it.
73.57
Shaun Pearce comes in with a late challenge on Warren Collymore. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Warren Collymore stretches but gets up unharmed.
75.47
Daniele Royce controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Robert Thirlwell. Robert Thirlwell finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
78.52
Ashley Batty knocks the ball forward to Fritz Tresor. Fritz Tresor kicks a strong pass forward to Wayne Dichio. Wayne Dichio knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Seth Murray.
79.03
Ashley Batty takes it forward alone. Ashley Batty advances with the ball. Ashley Batty finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
83.18
Jon Mcgreal chips the ball to his team mate, Richard Mann. Richard Mann knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Graeme Walsh.
84.03
Fritz Tresor makes a probing pass to Richard Mann. Richard Mann knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
87.40
Andy Ince lofts the ball long. Colin Hall goes all the way! Colin Hall tries a spectacular strike. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Colin Hall!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Wayne Dichio of Tottenham Hotspur

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 3 vs 1
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 6 vs 1
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 9 vs 3
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 1
Fouls
Fouls: 1 vs 1
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 1 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 71.7171717171717 vs 28.2828282828283
Play Area
Home team third: 29.29%, Midfield: 40.40%, Away team third: 30.30%

Scorers