Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at New York Stadium where Rotherham United play host to Cambridge United. A crowd of 19,804 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Rotherham United are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Cambridge United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ian Matthews.
The pitch is in good condition.
Rotherham United are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Cambridge United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ian Matthews.
0.00
0-0Cambridge United kick off and get the match underway!
2.11
0-0Robert Gray sees Jose Vega in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jose Vega makes a probing pass to Norman Best. Norman Best makes a probing pass to Alistair Weaver but he's offside!
6.39
0-1Jose Vega flicks a high pass forward. Craig Rankin holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Craig Rankin whips in a cross ball towards Andriy Feskov. Andriy Feskov makes a looping header on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
10.52
0-1Alberto Kirkland flicks a high pass forward. Jose Vega controls it well on his chest. Jose Vega plays the ball forward to Craig Rankin. Craig Rankin whips in a cross ball towards Jose Vega. Jose Vega gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
16.18
Jermaine Smith makes a beautiful solo run. Jermaine Smith makes a probing pass to Ronnie Van Der Sleen. Ronnie Van Der Sleen whips in a cross ball towards Mauricio Ruiz. Mauricio Ruiz directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
20.51
1-1Arek Lato threads a neat ball through to Mauricio Ruiz. Mauricio Ruiz flicks a high ball forward to Artur Fernandes who takes it down. Artur Fernandes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
24.15
1-1Mauricio Ruiz knocks the ball forward to Daniel Vieira. Daniel Vieira lofts in a cross ball towards Mauricio Ruiz. Mauricio Ruiz outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but Sebastiao Faria is on top of his game. He makes it look easy!
32.49
Alberto Kirkland sees Talal Bezzai in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Talal Bezzai makes a beautiful solo run. Talal Bezzai knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jermaine Smith.
33.38
With imagination, Robert Gray plays the ball forward to Alistair Weaver. Alistair Weaver runs straight at the opposition's defence. Alistair Weaver whips in a cross ball towards Craig Rankin. Craig Rankin connects with a diving header which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
38.27
Alberto Kirkland makes a simple pass to Alistair Weaver. Alistair Weaver sees Morris Bailey in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Morris Bailey shoots from 25 yards. Magnificent save by Lucien Tchoutang!
39.11
Alberto Kirkland takes it forward alone. Alberto Kirkland flicks a high pass forward. Jose Vega collects the pass. Jose Vega whips in a cross ball towards Andriy Feskov. Andriy Feskov directs the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by Lucien Tchoutang.
45.00
Mauricio Ruiz knocks the ball forward to Ronnie Van Der Sleen. Ronnie Van Der Sleen knocks in a cross ball towards Mauricio Ruiz. Mauricio Ruiz is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Rotherham United appear unchanged since the first half. Cambridge United also appear unchanged since the first half. The Cambridge United players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Rotherham United kick off and get the second half underway!
47.53
Alistair Weaver plays the ball forward to Norman Best. Norman Best knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jermaine Smith.
49.29
Giorgio Lasalandra sees a break and surges forward. Giorgio Lasalandra controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alistair Weaver. Alistair Weaver shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Well saved!
53.55
2-2Talal Bezzai catches Jermaine Smith on the ankles. The referee warns Talal Bezzai to calm down! Jermaine Smith hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
54.15
Alberto Kirkland flicks the ball to his team mate, Alistair Weaver. Alistair Weaver makes a simple pass to Norman Best. Norman Best shoots from distance but it's a woeful effort!
55.26
Morris Bailey threads a neat ball through to Norman Best. Norman Best knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Diogo Castro.
57.34
2-2Giorgio Lasalandra clumsily knocks into Daniel Lampard. Giorgio Lasalandra is shown the yellow card! Daniel Lampard hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
60.12
2-2Rotherham United have made a substitution with Alessio Ottofaro replacing Mauricio Ruiz .Cambridge United have made 2 substitutions with John Robson replacing Morris Bailey and Wes Terry replacing Jose Vega .
61.13
John Robson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Craig Rankin. Craig Rankin plays the ball forward to Norman Best who has made a great run into the box. Norman Best tries a spectacular strike but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
73.50
Daniel Lampard flicks a high pass forward to Alessio Ottofaro who brings the ball under control. Alessio Ottofaro finds some space and shoots from distance. Sebastiao Faria gathers the ball up comfortably. Quality keeping!
77.54
Rotherham United have made a substitution with Ricardo Martins replacing Martijn Dijkstra .
78.54
2-2Alessio Ottofaro kicks a strong pass forward to Artur Fernandes. Artur Fernandes edges inside the box! Alberto Kirkland barges into Artur Fernandes. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
83.40
Diogo Castro darts forward. Diogo Castro decides to run forward with the ball. Diogo Castro whips in a cross ball towards Alessio Ottofaro. Alessio Ottofaro outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but Sebastiao Faria reads it well. Fabulous stop!
85.37
Diogo Castro threads the ball through to Alessio Ottofaro. Alessio Ottofaro controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Daniel Lampard. Daniel Lampard lofts in a cross ball towards Ricardo Martins. Ricardo Martins directs the ball goalwards with his head but Sebastiao Faria reads it well. Nice save!
87.47
Alessio Ottofaro flicks a high pass forward. Ricardo Martins controls it well on his chest. Ricardo Martins knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
89.46
Alessio Ottofaro makes a beautiful solo run. Alessio Ottofaro lofts in a cross ball towards Ronnie Van Der Sleen. Ronnie Van Der Sleen heads the ball goalwards. The keeper, Sebastiao Faria, sees it late!! Goal for Rotherham United!
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
| Mauricio Ruiz 16, 45 Ronnie Van Der Sleen 89 | Andriy Feskov 6 Craig Rankin 33 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Mauricio Ruiz of Rotherham United |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Lucien Tchoutang (GK)
7
2. Arek Lato (DEF)
6
3. Jermaine Smith (DEF)
6
4. Diogo Castro (DEF)
7
5. Mario Varela (DEF)
6
6. Daniel Lampard (MID)
6
7. Mauricio Ruiz (MID)
9
8. Artur Fernandes (ATT)
6
9. Ronnie Van Der Sleen (ATT)
8
10. Martijn Dijkstra (ATT)
6
11. Daniel Vieira (ATT)
6
12. Ricardo Martins (ATT)
6
13. Alessio Ottofaro (MID)
7
14. Nicolas Scholz (DEF)
0
1. Sebastiao Faria (GK)
7
2. Alberto Kirkland (DEF)
7
3. Robert Gray (DEF)
6
4. Giorgio Lasalandra (DEF)
6
5. Alistair Weaver (MID)
7
6. Morris Bailey (MID)
6
7. Talal Bezzai (MID)
6
8. Jose Vega (MID)
6
9. Norman Best (ATT)
6
10. Craig Rankin (ATT)
8
11. Andriy Feskov (ATT)
7
12. Paolo Mela (DEF)
0
13. John Robson (ATT)
6
14. Wes Terry (ATT)
6