Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Balmoor Stadium where Peterhead play Rotherham United in this friendly game. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Peterhead are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Rotherham United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Peterhead are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Rotherham United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0Rotherham United get the match underway!
8.32
0-0John Inglis decides to run forward with the ball. John Inglis lofts in a cross ball towards Atam de Haan. Atam de Haan connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The keeper is on top of it. Quality keeping!
9.20
0-0Mervin Duberry threads a neat ball through to Olivier Levet. Olivier Levet flicks a high ball forward to Atam de Haan who takes it down. Atam de Haan knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Neil Ritchie is offside!
10.16
0-0Graham Defoe sees Ronald Chalier in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ronald Chalier takes it forward alone. Ronald Chalier knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
12.01
Wilfried El Khanchaf sees Neil Ritchie in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Neil Ritchie shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
18.19
Showing composure, Wilfried El Khanchaf picks a pass forward to Neil Ritchie. Neil Ritchie finds some space and shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Christopher Engler!
20.50
0-0Graham Defoe flicks a high pass forward to Ronald Chalier who brings the ball under control. Ronald Chalier makes a probing pass to Oleg Croft. Oleg Croft shoots from 20 yards but it is miles over!
24.04
Richard Mcallister makes a simple pass to Rodolfo Caminero. Rodolfo Caminero flicks a high pass forward. Atam de Haan controls it well on his chest. Atam de Haan flicks the ball to his team mate, Neil Ritchie. Neil Ritchie side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but Christopher Engler is on top of his game. Well saved!
27.29
1-0Richard Mcallister hits a low pass to Rodolfo Caminero. Rodolfo Caminero flicks a high ball forward to Neil Ritchie who takes it down. Neil Ritchie lofts in a cross ball towards Atam de Haan. Atam de Haan jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
33.13
John Inglis threads a neat ball through to Neil Ritchie. Neil Ritchie whips in a cross ball towards Atam de Haan. Atam de Haan beats his man to it with a header but somehow Christopher Engler manages to keep it out.
40.32
John Inglis makes a probing pass to Neil Ritchie. Neil Ritchie knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Peterhead appear unchanged since the first half. Rotherham United also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Peterhead kick off!
48.29
Graham Defoe threads a neat ball through to Graeme Dichio. Graeme Dichio makes a probing pass to Francis Powell. Francis Powell lofts in a cross ball towards Tommaso Bravo. Tommaso Bravo directs the ball goalwards with his head but Billy Strachan is on top of his game. Excellent keeping!
53.42
Richard Mcallister passes the ball forward to Wilfried El Khanchaf. Wilfried El Khanchaf threads a neat ball through to Neil Ritchie. Neil Ritchie knocks in a cross ball towards Atam de Haan. With a superhuman jump, Atam de Haan connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
54.02
1-0John Inglis catches Ronald Chalier on the ankles. The referee brings John Inglis to one side and gives him a warning! Ronald Chalier stretches but gets up unharmed.
55.53
Marshall Thompson makes a simple pass to Robert Jackson. Showing composure, Robert Jackson laces a through ball forward to Francis Powell. Francis Powell knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
57.12
John Inglis flicks a high pass forward to Rodolfo Caminero who brings the ball under control. Rodolfo Caminero shoots from distance. What a cracker!! Christopher Engler had no chance!! Goal for Peterhead!
63.23
Olivier Levet kicks a strong pass forward to Wilfried El Khanchaf. Wilfried El Khanchaf threads a neat ball through to John Inglis. John Inglis sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is tipped over by Christopher Engler.
64.58
Francesco Filippini takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the far post. Christopher Engler gets down and smothers the ball with his body.
69.07
Mervin Duberry plays the ball forward to Neil Ritchie. Neil Ritchie runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Neil Ritchie finds some space and shoots from distance. Christopher Engler easily gets down and covers it.
71.23
2-0Mervin Duberry clumsily knocks into Tommaso Bravo. Mervin Duberry is shown the yellow card! Tommaso Bravo hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
71.23
2-0Free kick to Rotherham United just outside the area...
72.56
Ronald Chalier takes a stuttering run up and curls the ball around the wall. It's too high and doesn't trouble the keeper.
73.11
Olivier Levet threads a neat ball through to Francesco Filippini. Francesco Filippini hits a low pass to Atam de Haan. Atam de Haan tries a spectacular long range effort but he balloons it over the crossbar!
77.34
With a delightful solo run, Robert Jackson stretches the opposition's defence. Robert Jackson tries a spectacular long range effort but Billy Strachan reads it well. Superb keeping!
79.03
Graeme Dichio knocks the ball forward to Oleg Croft. Oleg Croft knocks the ball forward to Francis Powell. Francis Powell knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Mervin Duberry.
83.01
Graeme Dichio takes it forward alone. Graeme Dichio rushes past Richard Mcallister! Graeme Dichio side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
84.52
Juan Cruz Vásquez flicks a high ball forward to Francis Powell who takes it down. Francis Powell whips in a cross ball towards Tommaso Bravo. Tommaso Bravo powers a header at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
87.58
Marshall Thompson flicks a high ball forward to Francis Powell who takes it down. With some swift thinking, Francis Powell plays the ball forward to Oleg Croft. Oleg Croft whips in a cross ball towards Tommaso Bravo. Tommaso Bravo is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Tommaso Bravo scores for Rotherham United!!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Christopher Engler of Rotherham United |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Billy Strachan (GK)
6
2. Alex Liddell (DEF)
6
3. Mervin Duberry (DEF)
5
4. Richard Mcallister (DEF)
6
5. Olivier Levet (DEF)
6
6. Francesco Filippini (MID)
6
7. John Inglis (MID)
8
8. Wilfried El Khanchaf (MID)
7
9. Rodolfo Caminero (MID)
8
10. Atam de Haan (ATT)
8
11. Neil Ritchie (ATT)
8
12. Rodrigo Lima (GK)
0
13. Paul Mcallister (DEF)
0
14. Richard Gemmell (MID)
0
1. Christopher Engler (GK)
9
2. Marshall Thompson (DEF)
6
3. Juan Cruz Vásquez (DEF)
6
4. Graham Defoe (DEF)
7
5. Lautaro Ardiles (MID)
6
6. Graeme Dichio (ATT)
7
7. Robert Jackson (MID)
6
8. Ronald Chalier (MID)
6
9. Oleg Croft (ATT)
7
10. Francis Powell (ATT)
6
11. Tommaso Bravo (ATT)
8
12. Guido Piovani (ATT)
0
13. Chris Scowcroft (DEF)
0
14. Graeme Mills (MID)
0