Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at New York Stadium where Rotherham United play host to Derby County. A crowd of 18,854 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Rotherham United are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Derby County appear to be shaped for 4-1-4-1.
Today's match is refereed by Colin Stockdale.
The pitch is in good condition.
Rotherham United are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Derby County appear to be shaped for 4-1-4-1.
Today's match is refereed by Colin Stockdale.
0.00
0-0Derby County kick off!
18.51
0-0Graham Defoe hits a low pass to Paul Schmucki. Paul Schmucki knocks the ball to his team mate, Nuno Veloso. Nuno Veloso knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
20.38
0-0Moustapha El Brazi knocks the ball to his team mate, Paul Schmucki. Paul Schmucki flicks the ball to his team mate, Mario Andrade. Mario Andrade controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
26.14
0-0Julian Winterburn decides to run forward with the ball. Julian Winterburn passes the ball forward but Neil Marr is offside!
34.53
0-0Moustapha El Brazi threads a neat ball through to Paul Schmucki. Paul Schmucki makes a probing pass to Nuno Veloso. Nuno Veloso knocks in a cross ball towards Guido Piovani. Guido Piovani is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Con Jones didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Rotherham United appear unchanged since the first half. Derby County also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Rotherham United kick off and get the second half underway!
48.39
Paul Schmucki flicks the ball to his team mate, Nuno Veloso. Nuno Veloso knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Pablo Ruiz.
53.02
Graham Defoe knocks the ball forward to Mario Andrade. Mario Andrade makes a simple pass to Guido Piovani. Guido Piovani knocks in a cross ball towards Paul Schmucki. Paul Schmucki makes a looping header on goal. Magnificent save by Con Jones!
55.11
Graham Defoe passes the ball forward to Paul Schmucki. Paul Schmucki plays the ball forward to Mario Andrade. Mario Andrade knocks in a cross ball towards Guido Piovani. Guido Piovani beats his man to it with a header but it goes wide for a goal kick.
60.33
0-0Rotherham United have made a substitution with Eusebio Natali replacing Lakhdar Benmiloudi .
65.26
Moustapha El Brazi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Paul Schmucki. Paul Schmucki changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Paul Schmucki knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Stan Butt.
66.28
Mario Andrade makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alfred Clemence. Alfred Clemence controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Con Jones reads it well. Fabulous stop!
72.10
Paul Schmucki flicks the ball to his team mate, Alfred Clemence. Alfred Clemence shoots from 20 yards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
79.25
Pablo Ruiz flicks a high pass forward to Julian Winterburn who brings the ball under control. Julian Winterburn shoots from outside the area but it flies just off target!
81.01
Marshall Thompson makes a probing pass to Alfred Clemence. Alfred Clemence lofts in a cross ball towards Mario Andrade. Mario Andrade flicks the ball with his head. Con Jones manages to gather it easily.
85.39
0-0Omer Roberts comes in with a late challenge on Mario Andrade. The referee brings Omer Roberts to one side and gives him a warning! Mario Andrade hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
87.55
Paul Schmucki threads the ball through to Eusebio Natali. Eusebio Natali whips in a cross ball towards Alfred Clemence. Alfred Clemence makes a deft header. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Great keeping!
89.09
0-0Rotherham United are in full control of this game.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
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Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Christopher Engler (GK)
6
2. Marshall Thompson (DEF)
6
3. Guillermo Van Galen (DEF)
6
4. Moustapha El Brazi (DEF)
7
5. Graham Defoe (DEF)
7
6. Mario Andrade (MID)
7
7. Paul Schmucki (MID)
9
8. Guido Piovani (ATT)
6
9. Lakhdar Benmiloudi (ATT)
6
10. Alfred Clemence (ATT)
7
11. Nuno Veloso (ATT)
6
12. Eric Amoah (MID)
0
13. Dean Mccann (MID)
0
14. Eusebio Natali (ATT)
6
1. Con Jones (GK)
9
2. Ruel Delaney (DEF)
6
3. Shabani Lefèvre (DEF)
7
4. Pablo Ruiz (DEF)
6
5. Stan Butt (DEF)
7
6. Niclas Laursen (MID)
6
7. Carlton Barmby (MID)
7
8. Neil Marr (MID)
6
9. Albrecht Fromm (MID)
6
10. Omer Roberts (ATT)
5
11. Julian Winterburn (ATT)
6
12. Anthony Rufus (MID)
0
13. Devanir Faye (MID)
0
14. Alex Ritchie (GK)
0