Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at New York Stadium where Rotherham United play host to Blackburn Rovers. 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 3-4-3 formation while Blackburn Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Teddy Williams.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Rotherham United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Blackburn Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Teddy Williams.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Rotherham United get the match underway!
6.26
0-0Jamie Salmon surges forward with the ball. Jamie Salmon knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Colin Baird.
10.41
0-0With vision, Colin Baird laces a weighted ball forward to Martijn Dijkstra. Martijn Dijkstra controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alun Dichio. Alun Dichio shoots from 25 yards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
12.16
0-0Colin Baird clumsily knocks into Jamie Salmon. The referee brings Colin Baird to one side and gives him a warning! Jamie Salmon hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
18.28
0-0Arek Lato pushes mid-way up the pitch. Arek Lato sees a break and surges forward. Arek Lato knocks the ball to his team mate, Hauke Bartsch. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Hauke Bartsch provides some space. He shoots at goal but Ralph Britton reads it well. Great keeping!
26.26
0-1Trevor Draper darts forward. Trevor Draper kicks a strong pass forward to Jón Kristinn Finnbogason. Jón Kristinn Finnbogason lofts in a cross ball towards Tommy Deane. Tommy Deane is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
30.49
Edgar Quaresma threads a neat ball through to Artur Fernandes. Artur Fernandes shoots from 25 yards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
32.06
0-1There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
38.41
Hauke Bartsch controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Artur Fernandes. Artur Fernandes plays the ball forward to Seth White who has made a great run into the box. Seth White muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but somehow Ralph Britton manages to keep it out.
39.08
0-1Alessio Ottofaro receives the ball from a throw-in from Alun Dichio. Alessio Ottofaro sees space and advances. Alessio Ottofaro whips in a cross ball towards Alun Dichio. Alun Dichio makes a looping header on goal but Pierre-Yves Keita is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
42.20
Steven Power breaks forward. Steven Power flicks a high pass forward. Tommy Deane holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Tommy Deane knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Aristide Behi.
44.37
Robert Eustace flicks the ball to his team mate, Tommy Deane. Tommy Deane lofts in a cross ball towards Robert Eustace. Robert Eustace directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
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. Blackburn Rovers also appear unchanged since the first half. The Blackburn Rovers players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The second half starts with Blackburn Rovers kicking off!
48.57
Arek Lato flicks a high pass forward. Martijn Dijkstra collects the pass. Martijn Dijkstra knocks in a cross ball towards Edgar Quaresma. Edgar Quaresma is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it flies wide!
51.39
0-2Robert Eustace comes in with a late challenge on Alessio Ottofaro. Robert Eustace is shown the yellow card! Alessio Ottofaro stretches but gets up unharmed.
53.34
Aristide Behi flicks a high pass forward. Arek Lato comfortably collects the pass. Arek Lato controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Hauke Bartsch. Hauke Bartsch runs straight at the defence! Hauke Bartsch cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but is denied by Steven Power. Excellent block.
55.04
Ian Christie comes in with a late challenge on Arek Lato. The referee warns Ian Christie to calm down! Arek Lato runs off the knock.
59.18
Steven Power brings the ball forward. Steven Power whips in a cross ball towards Tommy Deane. Tommy Deane outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
60.35
0-2Blackburn Rovers have made a substitution with Tomas Mendes replacing Jón Kristinn Finnbogason .
66.38
Jamie Salmon knocks the ball to his team mate, Tommy Deane. Tommy Deane shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Lucien Tchoutang!
67.08
0-2With great vision, Alessio Ottofaro plays the ball forward to Alun Dichio. Alun Dichio kicks a strong pass forward to Artur Fernandes but the referee indicates it's offside!
69.35
Edgar Quaresma makes a simple pass to Martijn Dijkstra. Martijn Dijkstra lofts in a cross ball towards Hauke Bartsch. Hauke Bartsch outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Ralph Britton gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
72.34
Arek Lato makes a probing pass to Edgar Quaresma. Edgar Quaresma runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Edgar Quaresma advances inside the box! Edgar Quaresma makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
78.13
Jamie Salmon deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tomas Mendes. Tomas Mendes tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies well off target!
79.02
Steven Power flicks a high pass forward. Francis Marsden holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Francis Marsden makes a simple pass to Robert Eustace. Robert Eustace knocks in a cross ball towards Tommy Deane. Tommy Deane directs the ball goalwards with his head. Lucien Tchoutang manages to gather it.
81.03
Hauke Bartsch advances with the ball. Hauke Bartsch whips in a cross ball towards Alessio Ottofaro. Alessio Ottofaro gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
84.28
Colin Baird hacks Jamie Salmon from behind! Colin Baird is given another warning by the referee! Jamie Salmon hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
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
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Edgar Quaresma of Rotherham United |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Lucien Tchoutang (GK)
6
2. Arek Lato (DEF)
8
3. Aristide Behi (DEF)
6
4. Colin Baird (DEF)
6
5. Alessio Ottofaro (MID)
8
6. Hauke Bartsch (MID)
8
7. Edgar Quaresma (MID)
9
8. Seth White (MID)
6
9. Artur Fernandes (ATT)
6
10. Martijn Dijkstra (ATT)
6
11. Alun Dichio (ATT)
6
12. Carlos Dario Ponce (ATT)
0
13. Neil McGrory (MID)
0
14. Johan Oliveira (DEF)
0
1. Ralph Britton (GK)
7
2. Trevor Draper (DEF)
6
3. Steven Power (DEF)
7
4. Pierre-Yves Keita (DEF)
6
5. Ian Christie (DEF)
6
6. Jamie Salmon (MID)
6
7. Francis Marsden (MID)
6
8. Robert Eustace (MID)
7
9. Tommy Deane (ATT)
8
10. Jón Kristinn Finnbogason (ATT)
6
11. Paulo Gomes (ATT)
6
12. Peter McManaman (MID)
0
13. Tomas Mendes (ATT)
6
14. Lars Heggem (DEF)
0