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 Wigan Athletic. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Rotherham United are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Wigan Athletic appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Marc Milligan.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Rotherham United are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Wigan Athletic appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Marc Milligan.
0.00
0-0Wigan Athletic start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.44
0-1Oleg Platt flicks a high pass forward. Jody Shearer comfortably collects the pass. Jody Shearer runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Jody Shearer knocks in a cross ball towards Greg Dublin. Greg Dublin whips the ball goalwards with his head. Kevin Mccall is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
6.31
0-1Eddie Tiler controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Eddie King. Eddie King rushes past James Oakley! Eddie King shoots from just inside the box. Fantastic reaction save from Alex Nyarko!
8.16
0-1Eddie Murray deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eddie Tiler. Eddie Tiler flicks a high pass forward. Spencer Croft collects the pass. Spencer Croft knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
9.16
Eddie Murray threads a neat ball through to Eddie King. Eddie King sees Spencer Croft in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Spencer Croft shoots from 25 yards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
14.24
Eddie King makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Eddie Tiler. Eddie Tiler plays a quick one-two with Spencer Croft and rushes in on goal... Eddie Tiler strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
28.45
Eddie Murray kicks a strong pass forward to Eddie King. Eddie King flicks the ball to his team mate, Spencer Croft. Spencer Croft whips in a cross ball towards Eddie Tiler. Eddie Tiler is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
32.44
Greg Dublin knocks the ball forward to Mervin Boertien. Mervin Boertien makes a simple pass, allowing Danny Mendez to run into the box. Some good footwork from Danny Mendez provides some space. He shoots at goal but is denied by Kevin Mccall. Excellent save.
34.14
Eddie Tiler flicks a high pass forward to Spencer Croft who brings the ball under control. Spencer Croft knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
38.01
1-1Eddie Tiler hacks Oleg Platt from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Oleg Platt runs off the knock.
39.53
Eddie King takes it forward alone. Eddie King knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by James Oakley.
42.27
Eddie King chips the ball to his team mate, Ricardo Martins. Ricardo Martins whips in a cross ball towards Eddie King. Eddie King flicks the ball with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
45.00
James Oakley powers a long ball forward. Danny Mendez finds some space and shoots from distance. Kevin Mccall gets down and covers it.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Rotherham United appear unchanged since the first half. Wigan Athletic also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Rotherham United kick off the second half!
49.35
Mervin Boertien makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Robert Upson. Robert Upson knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Kevin Mccall who gathers it comfortably.
59.32
James Moore knocks the ball forward to Eddie Tiler. Eddie Tiler flicks a high ball forward to Spencer Croft who takes it down. Spencer Croft knocks the ball forward, putting Artur Fernandes through on goal. Artur Fernandes takes a shot at goal but somehow Alex Nyarko manages to keep it out.
60.45
James Moore threads a neat ball through to Eddie King. Eddie King flicks the ball to his team mate, Eddie Tiler. Eddie Tiler tries a spectacular long range effort but it is tipped over by Alex Nyarko.
61.53
2-1Eddie Tiler takes the corner, driving a low ball out to the edge of the box. Danny Mendez reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
63.04
Oleg Platt kicks a strong pass forward to Mervin Boertien. Mervin Boertien threads a neat ball through to Gavin Kirkland. Gavin Kirkland tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
66.19
Humphrey Bakkati flicks the ball to his team mate, Gavin Kirkland. Gavin Kirkland flicks a high pass forward. Mick Lineker controls it well on his chest. Mick Lineker shoots from long range but somehow Kevin Mccall manages to keep it out.
67.58
2-2Oleg Platt comes in with a late challenge on Eddie King. Oleg Platt is shown the yellow card! Eddie King gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
71.32
Humphrey Bakkati deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Robert Upson. Robert Upson knocks the ball to his team mate, Mick Lineker. Mick Lineker whips in a cross ball towards Mervin Boertien. Mervin Boertien heads the ball goalwards. Kevin Mccall manages to gather it easily.
73.30
Mervin Boertien flicks a high pass forward. Gavin Kirkland collects the pass. Gavin Kirkland whips in a cross ball towards Mick Lineker. Mick Lineker outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Kevin Mccall manages to gather it effortlessly.
77.19
2-2Rotherham United have made a substitution with Gary Maddison replacing Luis-Clemente Ismaël .
83.06
Spencer Croft threads a neat ball through to Eddie King. Eddie King knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alex Nyarko who gathers it comfortably.
84.06
2-2Mervin Boertien makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gavin Kirkland. Gavin Kirkland shoots from long range but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
87.28
Without breaking stride, Oleg Platt plays the ball forward to Humphrey Bakkati. Humphrey Bakkati sees space and advances. Humphrey Bakkati knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Eddie Murray.
89.20
Stuart Gilchrist threads a neat ball through to Gary Maddison. Gary Maddison flicks a high pass forward to Artur Fernandes who brings the ball under control. Artur Fernandes lofts in a cross ball towards Gary Maddison. Gary Maddison connects with a diving header but it flies just wide!
90.00
Gaspar Loureiro makes a strong solo run forward. Gaspar Loureiro brings the ball forward. Gaspar Loureiro knocks in a cross ball towards Spencer Croft. Spencer Croft outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Magnificent save by Alex Nyarko!
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
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Kevin Mccall (GK)
7
2. Gaspar Loureiro (DEF)
6
3. James Moore (DEF)
6
4. Stuart Gilchrist (DEF)
6
5. Eddie Murray (DEF)
6
6. Eddie Tiler (MID)
8
7. Eddie King (MID)
9
8. Artur Fernandes (ATT)
6
9. Spencer Croft (ATT)
7
10. Luis-Clemente Ismaël (ATT)
6
11. Ricardo Martins (ATT)
6
12. Gary Maddison (ATT)
6
13. Cosimo Scienza (MID)
0
14. Domenico Mercuri (DEF)
0
1. Alex Nyarko (GK)
8
2. Oleg Platt (DEF)
6
3. Humphrey Bakkati (DEF)
7
4. James Oakley (DEF)
6
5. Jody Shearer (MID)
7
6. Greg Dublin (MID)
8
7. Mervin Boertien (MID)
7
8. Robert Upson (MID)
6
9. Danny Mendez (ATT)
6
10. Mick Lineker (ATT)
6
11. Gavin Kirkland (ATT)
8
12. Rainer Seibert (DEF)
0
13. Alistair Summerbee (MID)
0
14. Alexandre Vieira (ATT)
0