Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at New York Stadium where Rotherham United play host to Crystal Palace. A crowd of 8,865 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Rotherham United are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Crystal Palace appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Nigel Mcgovern.
The pitch is in good condition.
Rotherham United are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Crystal Palace appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Nigel Mcgovern.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Crystal Palace get the match underway!
4.32
0-0Eusebio Natali sees Guido Piovani in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Guido Piovani lofts in a cross ball towards David Burley. David Burley is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it is shockingly off target!
8.24
0-0Duncan Jacobs comes in with a late challenge on Cesar Almeida. The referee warns Duncan Jacobs to calm down! Cesar Almeida hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
9.05
0-0Juan Cruz Vásquez flicks a high ball forward to Eusebio Natali who takes it down. Eusebio Natali sees James Roberts in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. James Roberts makes a pass forward but Guido Piovani makes his run far too early. Offside by a mile!
14.04
0-0Robbie Best makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Titus Edworthy. Titus Edworthy advances inside the box! Titus Edworthy looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It curls slightly but Christopher Engler manages to gather it.
16.57
0-0David Royce threads a neat ball through to Robbie Best. Robbie Best knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
18.06
Steve Vieira runs straight at the opposition's defence. Steve Vieira lofts in a cross ball towards Des Murrin. Des Murrin connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Magnificent save by Christopher Engler!
21.43
Robbie Best makes a simple pass to David Royce. David Royce knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Christopher Engler who gathers it comfortably.
30.35
1-0Graham Defoe flicks a high pass forward. James Roberts collects the pass. James Roberts hits a low pass to Lautaro Ardiles. Lautaro Ardiles skips past Brenny van Dijk! Lautaro Ardiles muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Richard Westwood is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
33.23
Duncan Jacobs flicks a high pass forward to Titus Edworthy who brings the ball under control. Titus Edworthy shoots from outside the area. The ball comes in low, but Christopher Engler smothers it!
34.07
With vision, Cesar Almeida plays the ball forward to Eusebio Natali. Eusebio Natali knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Brenny van Dijk.
38.09
With great vision, Robbie Best plays the ball forward to Duncan Jacobs. Duncan Jacobs passes the ball forward to Robbie Best. Robbie Best tries a spectacular strike but slams it into the crowd!
40.32
Lautaro Ardiles makes a beautiful pass to the feet of David Burley. David Burley deftly passes the ball to Guido Piovani, releasing him through on goal. Guido Piovani shows great control and tries a shot on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
45.00
Titus Edworthy changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Titus Edworthy whips in a cross ball towards Steve Salako. With a superhuman jump, Steve Salako connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. It's miles wide!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Rotherham United appear unchanged since the first half. Crystal Palace also appear unchanged since the first half. The Crystal Palace players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The second half starts with Rotherham United kicking off!
47.56
With a delightful solo run, Cesar Almeida stretches the opposition's defence. Cesar Almeida whips in a cross ball towards James Roberts. James Roberts is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Magnificent save by Richard Westwood!
48.16
Duncan Jacobs threads the ball through to David Royce. David Royce knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Christopher Engler who gathers it comfortably.
49.11
Guido Piovani surges forward with the ball. Guido Piovani whips in a cross ball towards Eusebio Natali. Eusebio Natali is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
51.10
2-0There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
59.04
Brenny van Dijk makes a beautiful pass to the feet of David Royce. David Royce flicks a high pass forward. Des Murrin collects the pass. Des Murrin shoots from 20 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
60.49
2-0Crystal Palace have made 2 substitutions with Trevor Makin replacing Titus Edworthy and Dave Harrison replacing Marco Campedelli .
69.45
Cesar Almeida makes a beautiful pass to the feet of James Roberts. James Roberts knocks in a cross ball towards Cesar Almeida. Cesar Almeida makes a looping header on goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
72.37
3-0Mauricio Tedoldi hacks David Burley from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! David Burley runs off the knock.
83.43
3-0David Royce controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Des Murrin. Des Murrin knocks the ball to his team mate, David Royce. Marshall Thompson barges into David Royce. That's got to be a penalty! Yes!!
83.43
3-0The referee points to the spot..
84.58
Des Murrin takes a short run up. Christopher Engler is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
90.00
Guido Piovani makes a probing pass to Cesar Almeida. Cesar Almeida knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Richard Westwood who gathers it comfortably.
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
| Lautaro Ardiles 30 Guido Piovani 40 Cesar Almeida 69 | Des Murrin 85 (p) |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Guido Piovani of Rotherham United |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Christopher Engler (GK)
7
2. Chris Scowcroft (DEF)
6
3. Marshall Thompson (DEF)
6
4. Juan Cruz Vásquez (DEF)
6
5. Graham Defoe (DEF)
6
6. Lautaro Ardiles (MID)
8
7. Cesar Almeida (MID)
9
8. Guido Piovani (ATT)
9
9. Eusebio Natali (ATT)
6
10. James Roberts (MID)
7
11. David Burley (ATT)
6
12. Nicolas Montero (DEF)
0
13. Robert Jackson (MID)
0
14. Graeme Mills (MID)
0
1. Richard Westwood (GK)
6
2. Marco Campedelli (DEF)
6
3. Steve Vieira (DEF)
6
4. Brenny van Dijk (DEF)
6
5. Mauricio Tedoldi (DEF)
5
6. Steve Salako (MID)
6
7. David Royce (MID)
6
8. Robbie Best (MID)
6
9. Duncan Jacobs (MID)
6
10. Des Murrin (ATT)
6
11. Titus Edworthy (ATT)
7
12. Trevor Makin (GK)
6
13. Dave Harrison (ATT)
6
14. Harvey Clarke (GK)
0