Match Report
| Rotherham United | Rotherham United |  |  | Reading | Reading | ||||||||||||||||
| Dan Thomas | Dan Thomas | manager | Aleksandar Nikolov | Aleksandar Nikolov | |||||||||||||||||
| Kai Will | K. Will |  | 71 | G |  | 1 | | G | 70 |  | Vicente Duarte | V. Duarte | |||||||||
| Domenico Mercuri | D. Mercuri |  | 82 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 67 |  | Ronnie Sharpe | R. Sharpe | |||||||||
| Stuart Gilchrist | S. Gilchrist | | 82 | D | | 3 | | D | 68 | | Phil Jack | P. Jack | |||||||||
| Eric Augstein | E. Augstein | | 74 | D | | 4 | | D | 76 | | Adam Vassell | A. Vassell | |||||||||
| Eddie Murray | E. Murray | | 85 | D | | 5 | | M | 78 | | Scott Mccann | S. Mccann | |||||||||
| Eddie Tiler | E. Tiler | | 82 | M | | 6 | | M | 72 |  | Jorge Teixeira | J. Teixeira | |||||||||
| Mauricio Ruiz | M. Ruiz |  | 81 | M |  | | 7 | | M | 82 | | Stephen Mendez | S. Mendez | ||||||||
| Eddie King | E. King | | 87 | M | | 8 | | M | 78 | | Steve Defoe | S. Defoe | |||||||||
| Artur Fernandes | A. Fernandes | | 77 | A | | 9 | | A | 75 | | John Bishop | J. Bishop | |||||||||
| Simon Nicholls | S. Nicholls | | 80 | A | | 10 | | A | 81 | | Les Tiler | L. Tiler | |||||||||
| Miguel Pirri | M. Pirri | | 80 | A | | 11 | | | A | 81 | | Duarte Moutinho | D. Moutinho | ||||||||
| Nikos Koevermans | N. Koevermans |  | 73 | A | | 12 | | D | 67 | | Rafael Lozano | R. Lozano | |||||||||
| Ricardo Martins | R. Martins | | 79 | A | | 13 | | M | 69 | | Ralph Moffat | R. Moffat | |||||||||
| Steven Stam | S. Stam | | 75 | D | | 14 | | A | 71 | | Steven Gerrard | S. Gerrard | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
The air is cold and hail stones bounce off the ground here at New York Stadium where Rotherham United play host to Reading. A crowd of 16,216 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Rotherham United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Reading appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Mick Shaw.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Rotherham United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Reading appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Mick Shaw.
0.00
0-0Rotherham United start the match!
6.15
0-0Jorge Teixeira knocks the ball to his team mate, Duarte Moutinho. Duarte Moutinho hits a low pass to John Bishop. John Bishop tries a spectacular strike. It curls slightly but Kai Will manages to gather it.
10.10
Jorge Teixeira takes a long throw-in. Stephen Mendez knocks the ball forward to Les Tiler. Les Tiler shoots from 25 yards. It curls slightly but Kai Will manages to gather it effortlessly.
15.52
0-0Eric Augstein clumsily knocks into Duarte Moutinho. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Duarte Moutinho hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
16.32
0-0Jorge Teixeira kicks a strong pass forward to Les Tiler. Les Tiler knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but John Bishop is offside!
18.23
1-0Eric Augstein makes a probing pass to Eddie King. Eddie King makes a beautiful solo run. Eddie King whips in a cross ball towards Simon Nicholls. Simon Nicholls connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. What a cracker!! Vicente Duarte had no chance!! Goal for Rotherham United!
24.46
Stephen Mendez flicks a high pass forward. Duarte Moutinho collects the pass. Duarte Moutinho shoots from long range but Kai Will is on top of it.
26.54
Eddie Murray flicks a high pass forward. Mauricio Ruiz controls it well on his chest. Mauricio Ruiz threads the ball through to Miguel Pirri. Miguel Pirri advances inside the box! Miguel Pirri strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. Magnificent save by Vicente Duarte!
28.56
Domenico Mercuri threads a neat ball through to Eddie Murray. Eddie Murray flicks a high ball forward to Eddie Tiler who takes it down. Eddie Tiler shoots from long range but it is tipped over by Vicente Duarte.
30.40
1-0It's a corner kick which Eddie King takes quickly, playing the ball short to Simon Nicholls. Simon Nicholls comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 12 yards out. The ball comes in low, but it is blocked by Phil Jack.
33.00
1-0Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
34.15
1-0Eddie Tiler threads a neat ball through to Eddie King. Eddie King shoots from outside the area but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
36.37
Stephen Mendez flicks a high pass forward. Steve Defoe controls it well on his chest. Steve Defoe passes the ball forward to John Bishop. Some good footwork from John Bishop provides some space. He shoots at goal. Magnificent save by Kai Will!
38.31
Eddie Murray plays the ball forward to Eddie King. Eddie King threads the ball through to Miguel Pirri. Miguel Pirri knocks in a cross ball towards Artur Fernandes. Artur Fernandes directs the ball goalwards with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
42.44
Duarte Moutinho comes in with a late challenge on Stuart Gilchrist. Duarte Moutinho is shown the yellow card! Stuart Gilchrist stretches but gets up unharmed.
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. Reading have changed their lineup with Rafael Lozano replacing Ronnie Sharpe. The Reading players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The second half starts with Reading kicking off!
49.26
Domenico Mercuri makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mauricio Ruiz. Mauricio Ruiz flicks a high pass forward. Eddie Tiler collects the pass. Eddie Tiler finds some space and shoots from distance. Vicente Duarte gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous save!
51.46
2-0Jorge Teixeira hacks Eddie King from behind! The referee calls over Jorge Teixeira and shows him a yellow card! Eddie King carries on, but is struggling a bit.
53.11
Eric Augstein flicks a high pass forward. Eddie King holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Eddie King makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Artur Fernandes. Artur Fernandes finds some space and shoots from distance but Vicente Duarte reads it well. Great save!
54.10
Phil Jack knocks the ball forward to Duarte Moutinho. Duarte Moutinho changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Duarte Moutinho plays a one-two with John Bishop and advances towards the goal... Duarte Moutinho comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
60.10
2-1Reading have made 2 substitutions with Ralph Moffat replacing Jorge Teixeira and Steven Gerrard replacing John Bishop .
61.16
Stephen Mendez knocks the ball to his team mate, Steve Defoe. Steve Defoe sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Kai Will reads it well. Excellent keeping!
63.08
Ralph Moffat knocks the ball forward to Duarte Moutinho. Duarte Moutinho knocks the ball forward to Scott Mccann but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
65.40
Adam Vassell clumsily knocks into Miguel Pirri. Adam Vassell is shown the yellow card! Miguel Pirri hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
66.29
Steven Gerrard comes in with a late challenge on Eddie Murray. Steven Gerrard is shown the yellow card! Eddie Murray runs off the knock.
67.11
2-1Phil Jack comes in with a high challenge, catching Artur Fernandes with his studs. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a red card!! Artur Fernandes runs off the knock.
69.38
Stephen Mendez surges forward with the ball. Stephen Mendez makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Steven Gerrard. Steven Gerrard comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 9 yards out but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
84.53
Scott Mccann knocks the ball forward to Les Tiler. Les Tiler finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice save!
85.38
Eric Augstein threads a neat ball through to Eddie Tiler. Eddie Tiler flicks a high pass forward to Mauricio Ruiz who brings the ball under control. Mauricio Ruiz finds some space and shoots from distance. Superb reactions from Vicente Duarte. What a save!
87.35
2-1Domenico Mercuri pushes mid-way up the pitch. Domenico Mercuri controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Eddie Tiler. Eddie Tiler knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
89.31
Domenico Mercuri flicks a high pass forward to Eddie Tiler who brings the ball under control. Eddie Tiler picks a pass forward to Miguel Pirri. Miguel Pirri whips in a cross ball towards Eddie King. Eddie King beats his man to it with a header but it flies well off target!
90.00
Stuart Gilchrist kicks a strong pass forward to Mauricio Ruiz. Mauricio Ruiz flicks a high pass forward. Artur Fernandes collects the pass. Artur Fernandes knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Rafael Lozano.
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
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Kai Will (GK)
8
2. Domenico Mercuri (DEF)
7
3. Stuart Gilchrist (DEF)
6
4. Eric Augstein (DEF)
6
5. Eddie Murray (DEF)
6
6. Eddie Tiler (MID)
6
7. Mauricio Ruiz (MID)
6
8. Eddie King (MID)
7
9. Artur Fernandes (ATT)
7
10. Simon Nicholls (ATT)
7
11. Miguel Pirri (ATT)
7
12. Nikos Koevermans (ATT)
0
13. Ricardo Martins (ATT)
0
14. Steven Stam (DEF)
0
1. Vicente Duarte (GK)
7
2. Ronnie Sharpe (DEF)
6
3. Phil Jack (DEF)
3
4. Adam Vassell (DEF)
5
5. Scott Mccann (MID)
6
6. Jorge Teixeira (MID)
5
7. Stephen Mendez (MID)
7
8. Steve Defoe (MID)
6
9. John Bishop (ATT)
6
10. Les Tiler (ATT)
6
11. Duarte Moutinho (ATT)
8
12. Rafael Lozano (DEF)
6
13. Ralph Moffat (MID)
6
14. Steven Gerrard (ATT)
5