Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Adams Park where Wycombe Wanderers play host to Rotherham United. A crowd of 7,758 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Wycombe Wanderers are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Rotherham United appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Stan Byrne.


0.00
The first half starts with Rotherham United kicking off!
20.15
Don Hendry flicks the ball to his team mate, Moritz Ziege. Moritz Ziege controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jose Javier Castro. Jose Javier Castro knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Nicolas Montero.
21.25
Graeme Mills flicks the ball to his team mate, Lautaro Ardiles. Lautaro Ardiles sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Hugo Alves reads it well. Good keeping!
22.26
Chris Scowcroft passes the ball forward to Graeme Mills. Graeme Mills controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, James Roberts. James Roberts shoots from distance but it's well over the bar!
27.08
Graeme Mills barges into Steve Sharpe. Graeme Mills is shown the yellow card! Steve Sharpe runs off the knock.
33.36
Cesar Almeida catches Gavin Beattie on the ankles. Cesar Almeida is given a warning by the referee! Gavin Beattie hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
40.40
Marshall Thompson flicks a high pass forward. James Roberts holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. James Roberts lofts in a cross ball towards Lautaro Ardiles. Lautaro Ardiles rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The keeper, Hugo Alves, sees it late!! Goal for Rotherham United!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Wycombe Wanderers appear unchanged since the first half. Rotherham United also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Wycombe Wanderers kick off and get the second half underway!
48.16
Graeme Mills makes a beautiful pass to the feet of James Roberts. James Roberts threads a neat ball through to David Burley. David Burley rushes past Don Hendry! David Burley muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It's miles wide!
49.19
Don Hendry threads the ball through to Moritz Ziege. Moritz Ziege makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jose Javier Castro. Jose Javier Castro shoots from 20 yards. Fantastic reaction save from Christopher Engler!
63.16
Phil Mercer makes a simple pass to Titus Delaney. Titus Delaney shoots from 20 yards but it slams into the crowd!
65.55
Gavin Beattie flicks a high ball forward to Kevin Royce who takes it down. Kevin Royce passes the ball forward to Jose Javier Castro. Jose Javier Castro cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal but it is shockingly off target!
69.55
Cesar Almeida knocks the ball forward to Graeme Mills. Graeme Mills lofts in a cross ball towards Lautaro Ardiles. Lautaro Ardiles outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Hugo Alves is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
75.07
Moritz Ziege threads the ball through to Nahuel Caballero. Nahuel Caballero kicks a strong pass forward to Moritz Ziege but the referee indicates it's offside!
78.18
Gavin Beattie passes the ball forward to Nahuel Caballero. Nahuel Caballero runs straight at the defence! Nahuel Caballero shoots from just inside the box. The ball takes a deflection leaving Christopher Engler with no chance!! Goal for Wycombe Wanderers!
83.35
Cesar Almeida catches Phil Mercer on the ankles. The referee warns Cesar Almeida again to calm down! Phil Mercer stretches but gets up unharmed.
84.29
Seeing a gap ahead, Kevin Royce plays the ball forward to Moritz Ziege. Moritz Ziege plays a quick one-two with Nahuel Caballero and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Moritz Ziege provides some space. He shoots at goal. Christopher Engler gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
87.57
Graeme Mills flicks a high pass forward. Cesar Almeida collects the pass. Cesar Almeida knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Spencer McManaman.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 1 vs 2
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 3 vs 3
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 2 vs 2
Offsides
Offsides: 1 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 0 vs 3
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 1
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 66.6666666666667 vs 33.3333333333333
Play Area
Home team third: 22.73%, Midfield: 45.45%, Away team third: 31.82%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Lautaro Ardiles of Rotherham United

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
1. Hugo Alves (GK)
6
3. Don Hendry (DEF)
7
4. Phil Mercer (DEF)
7
5. Moritz Ziege (MID)
7
6. Kevin Royce (MID)
6
7. Steve Sharpe (MID)
6
8. Gavin Beattie (MID)
7
9. Titus Delaney (ATT)
6
8

12. Steve Kitson (DEF)
0
13. Julian Cabrera (MID)
0
14. Ugo Simonsen (ATT)
0

6
6
5. Graham Defoe (DEF)
6
6. Cesar Almeida (MID)
5
7. Graeme Mills (MID)
7
8. Guido Piovani (ATT)
6
9
10. James Roberts (MID)
7
11. David Burley (ATT)
6

12. Eusebio Natali (ATT)
0
14. Robert Jackson (MID)
0