Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at New York Stadium where Rotherham United play host to Sunderland. 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 Sunderland appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Kevin Hapgood.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Rotherham United are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Sunderland appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Kevin Hapgood.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Sunderland kicking off!
2.42
0-0Seeing a gap ahead, Arek Lato plays the ball forward to Seth White. Seth White makes a probing pass to Artur Fernandes. Artur Fernandes knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Cameron Perez.
6.17
1-0Aristide Behi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alessio Ottofaro. Alessio Ottofaro sees a break and surges forward. Alessio Ottofaro whips in a cross ball towards Cesar Santos. Cesar Santos is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
9.46
1-0Jody Smith plays the ball forward to Kevin Ehiogu. Kevin Ehiogu whips in a cross ball towards Matias Vitor Santiago. Matias Vitor Santiago connects with a diving header. Markus Roth gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
18.07
1-0Alessio Ottofaro clumsily knocks into Hiraku Sato. Alessio Ottofaro is shown the yellow card! Hiraku Sato stretches but gets up unharmed.
20.03
Alessio Ottofaro flicks a high pass forward. Seth White holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Seth White knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
22.57
Alistair Formon hits a low pass to Peter Bishop. Peter Bishop knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Xavier Muniz.
28.31
1-0There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
30.35
Alistair Formon knocks the ball to his team mate, Max Walker. Max Walker chips the ball to his team mate, Martin Beattie. Martin Beattie lofts in a cross ball towards Hiraku Sato. Hiraku Sato connects with a diving header. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
33.20
Alessio Ottofaro makes a probing pass to Carlos Dario Ponce. Carlos Dario Ponce knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alpay Kayis who gathers it comfortably.
36.40
1-1Kevin Ehiogu hacks Aristide Behi from behind! The referee warns Kevin Ehiogu to calm down! Aristide Behi hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
39.06
1-1Alessio Ottofaro deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Artur Fernandes. Artur Fernandes puts a great ball through. Henry Fletcher runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
40.52
Xavier Muniz comes in with a late challenge on Jody Smith. Xavier Muniz is shown the yellow card! Jody Smith hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
44.40
Syd Carter barges into Artur Fernandes. The referee calls over Syd Carter and warns him to calm down! Artur Fernandes hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Rotherham United appear unchanged since the first half. Sunderland appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation.
45.00
The whistle blows and Rotherham United kick off!
48.42
Alistair Formon hits a low pass to Jody Smith. Jody Smith flicks a high pass forward. Matias Vitor Santiago controls it well on his chest. Matias Vitor Santiago knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Markus Roth who gathers it comfortably.
49.11
Kevin Ehiogu changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Kevin Ehiogu lofts in a cross ball towards Martin Beattie. Martin Beattie finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by Markus Roth.
53.51
Alessio Ottofaro hits a low pass to Cesar Santos. Cesar Santos lofts in a cross ball towards Artur Fernandes. Artur Fernandes finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Alpay Kayis manages to gather it comfortably.
57.22
Hiraku Sato flicks a high pass forward to Peter Bishop who brings the ball under control. Peter Bishop runs straight at the defence! Peter Bishop takes a shot at goal. Markus Roth gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
60.36
1-1Rotherham United have made a substitution with Seth Owen replacing Seth White .
65.49
Cesar Santos flicks a high pass forward. Artur Fernandes collects the pass. Artur Fernandes shoots from 20 yards but Alpay Kayis is on top of it.
69.46
Seth Owen takes a quick throw-in. Alessio Ottofaro hits a low pass to Cesar Santos. Cesar Santos edges inside the box! Some silky footwork from Cesar Santos provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Excellent keeping!
72.46
Alessio Ottofaro flicks a high pass forward. Seth Owen controls it well on his chest. Seth Owen tries a spectacular long range effort but is denied by Alpay Kayis. Excellent save.
77.34
Rotherham United have made a substitution with Martijn Dijkstra replacing Carlos Dario Ponce .
79.12
1-1Kevin Ehiogu decides to run forward with the ball. Kevin Ehiogu tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
83.17
Arek Lato takes it forward alone. Arek Lato passes the ball forward to Alessio Ottofaro. Alessio Ottofaro controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
85.53
Arek Lato flicks a high pass forward to Alessio Ottofaro who brings the ball under control. Alessio Ottofaro makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Seth Owen. Seth Owen lofts in a cross ball towards Alessio Ottofaro. Alessio Ottofaro makes a looping header on goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Alpay Kayis with no chance!! Goal for Rotherham United!
89.49
Showing composure, Kevin Ehiogu picks a pass forward to Martin Beattie. Martin Beattie knocks the ball forward into space. Kevin Ehiogu bursts forward onto the loose ball. The linesmans flag is up! A very close offside call!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
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 Alessio Ottofaro of Rotherham United |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Markus Roth (GK)
7
2. Xavier Muniz (DEF)
5
3. Arek Lato (DEF)
6
4. Aristide Behi (DEF)
6
5. Colin Baird (DEF)
6
6. Seth White (MID)
6
7. Alessio Ottofaro (MID)
9
8. Artur Fernandes (ATT)
6
9. Henry Fletcher (ATT)
6
10. Carlos Dario Ponce (ATT)
6
11. Cesar Santos (ATT)
8
12. Martijn Dijkstra (ATT)
6
13. Seth Owen (MID)
6
14. Johan Oliveira (DEF)
0
1. Alpay Kayis (GK)
7
2. Alistair Formon (DEF)
6
3. Cameron Perez (DEF)
6
4. Syd Carter (DEF)
6
5. Hiraku Sato (MID)
7
6. Max Walker (MID)
6
7. Kevin Ehiogu (MID)
7
8. Jody Smith (MID)
6
9. Martin Beattie (ATT)
6
10. Matias Vitor Santiago (ATT)
6
11. Peter Bishop (ATT)
6
12. Paolo Wetherall (MID)
0
13. Martin Flintlock (MID)
0
14. Matt Elliott (MID)
0