Match Report
| Rotherham United | Rotherham United |  |  | Fulham | Fulham | ||||||||||||||||
| Dan Thomas | Dan Thomas | manager | Craig Thornburrow | Craig Thornburrow | |||||||||||||||||
| Markus Roth | M. Roth |  | 87 | G |  | 1 | | G | 77 |  | Alvaro Burgos | A. Burgos | |||||||||
| Xavier Muniz | X. Muniz |  | 78 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 84 |  | Stan Bailey | S. Bailey | |||||||||
| Arek Lato | A. Lato |  | 81 | D | | 3 | | D | 77 |  | Gregory Raymond | G. Raymond | |||||||||
| Aristide Behi | A. Behi |  | 81 | D | | 4 | | D | 77 |  | Nicholas Jones | N. Jones | |||||||||
| Colin Baird | C. Baird |  | 81 | D | | 5 | | D | 77 |  | Alexandru Codrea | A. Codrea | |||||||||
| Seth Owen | S. Owen | | 86 | M |  | | 6 | | M | 92 |  | Guillermo Leon | G. Leon | ||||||||
| Nestor Peralta | N. Peralta |  | 86 | M | | 7 | | | M | 82 |  | Ivo Koroglu | I. Koroglu | ||||||||
| Martijn Dijkstra | M. Dijkstra | | 84 | A | | 8 | | A | 89 | | Mark Pearce | M. Pearce | |||||||||
| Henry Fletcher | H. Fletcher | | 83 | A | | 9 | | A | 80 | | Eoin Newby | E. Newby | |||||||||
| Carlos Dario Ponce | C. Ponce | | 83 | A | | 10 | | A | 80 | | Rui Douglas | R. Douglas | |||||||||
| Cesar Santos | C. Santos |  | 86 | A | | 11 | | A | 80 | | Alun Eustace | A. Eustace | |||||||||
| Daniel Postiga | D. Postiga | | 80 | A | | 12 | | A | 78 | | Stuart Johnstone | S. Johnstone | |||||||||
| Alun Dichio | A. Dichio | | 79 | A | | 13 | | A | 77 |  | Andreas Jonssen | A. Jonssen | |||||||||
| Edmundo Roman | E. Roman | | 78 | D | | 14 | | D | 76 |  | Steven Severs | S. Severs | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at New York Stadium where Rotherham United play host to Fulham. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Rotherham United and Fulham are lined up in a 4-2-4 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Mick Shaw.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Rotherham United and Fulham are lined up in a 4-2-4 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Mick Shaw.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Rotherham United kicking off!
2.28
0-0Ivo Koroglu runs straight at the opposition's defence. Ivo Koroglu flicks the ball to his team mate, Guillermo Leon. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Guillermo Leon provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward but is denied by Markus Roth. Excellent save.
4.05
0-0Nestor Peralta makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Cesar Santos. Cesar Santos sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
6.30
Martijn Dijkstra knocks the ball forward to Cesar Santos. Cesar Santos cuts inside the box! Some superb footwork from Cesar Santos provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Rotherham United are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
8.44
Alexandru Codrea flicks a high pass forward. Ivo Koroglu collects the pass. Ivo Koroglu sees space and advances. Ivo Koroglu tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball comes in low, but Markus Roth comfortably smothers it!
15.19
0-0Nicholas Jones flicks a high pass forward. Guillermo Leon controls it well on his chest. Guillermo Leon sees space and advances. Guillermo Leon knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Aristide Behi.
16.43
0-0Alexandru Codrea brings the ball forward. Alexandru Codrea knocks in a cross ball towards Mark Pearce. Mark Pearce connects with a diving header. Xavier Muniz clears it off the line with his head!
18.57
Guillermo Leon makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Eoin Newby. Eoin Newby lofts in a cross ball towards Rui Douglas. Rui Douglas knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Solid save from Markus Roth.
21.58
Nestor Peralta makes a probing pass to Martijn Dijkstra. Martijn Dijkstra whips in a cross ball towards Carlos Dario Ponce. Carlos Dario Ponce shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Solid save from Alvaro Burgos.
22.40
Gregory Raymond runs forward with the ball. Gregory Raymond makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Eoin Newby. Eoin Newby lofts in a cross ball towards Ivo Koroglu. Ivo Koroglu rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Good save!
26.57
0-1Guillermo Leon flicks the ball to his team mate, Ivo Koroglu. Ivo Koroglu threads the ball through to Guillermo Leon. Guillermo Leon lofts in a cross ball towards Ivo Koroglu. Ivo Koroglu connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
30.51
Nestor Peralta flicks the ball to his team mate, Henry Fletcher. Henry Fletcher whips in a cross ball towards Nestor Peralta. With a superhuman jump, Nestor Peralta connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball is well placed but Stan Bailey is standing on the goal line and blocks what would otherwise have been a goal!
33.57
Guillermo Leon chips the ball to his team mate, Eoin Newby. Eoin Newby knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
36.11
Nicholas Jones deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ivo Koroglu. Ivo Koroglu threads the ball through to Rui Douglas. Rui Douglas plays a one-two with Guillermo Leon and rushes in on goal... Rui Douglas rockets a shot on goal but is denied by Markus Roth. Excellent save.
39.06
Seth Owen makes a probing pass to Nestor Peralta. Nestor Peralta finds some space and shoots from distance but slams it into the crowd!
40.47
Guillermo Leon flicks a high pass forward to Eoin Newby who brings the ball neatly under control. Eoin Newby knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
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. Fulham also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Fulham kick off!
48.57
Aristide Behi sees Seth Owen in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Seth Owen threads a neat ball through to Carlos Dario Ponce. Carlos Dario Ponce lofts in a cross ball towards Henry Fletcher. Henry Fletcher connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but is denied by Alvaro Burgos. Excellent save.
51.45
Without breaking stride, Aristide Behi plays the ball forward to Nestor Peralta. Nestor Peralta knocks the ball to his team mate, Seth Owen. Seth Owen whips in a cross ball towards Henry Fletcher. Henry Fletcher beats his man to it with a header. The ball takes a deflection leaving Alvaro Burgos with no chance!! Goal for Rotherham United!
55.16
Alexandru Codrea makes a simple pass to Ivo Koroglu. Ivo Koroglu threads a neat ball through to Guillermo Leon. Guillermo Leon shoots from long range. The ball comes in low, but Markus Roth smothers it!
57.32
Ivo Koroglu chips the ball to his team mate, Rui Douglas. Rui Douglas tries a spectacular long range effort but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
60.15
1-1Rotherham United have made a substitution with Alun Dichio replacing Seth Owen .
61.23
Nicholas Jones knocks the ball to his team mate, Guillermo Leon. Guillermo Leon hits a low pass to Eoin Newby. Eoin Newby shoots from long range. It curls slightly but Markus Roth manages to gather it.
63.32
Alexandru Codrea controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Guillermo Leon. Guillermo Leon flicks a high pass forward. Rui Douglas collects the pass. Rui Douglas shoots from 20 yards. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
71.44
Alun Eustace passes the ball forward to Mark Pearce. Mark Pearce controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Solid save from Markus Roth. What a great pair of hands!
72.00
Alun Dichio makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nestor Peralta. Nestor Peralta shoots from distance but Alvaro Burgos reads it well. Well saved!
73.05
Nicholas Jones flicks a high pass forward to Ivo Koroglu who brings the ball under control. Ivo Koroglu sees a break and surges forward. Ivo Koroglu knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
75.51
Guillermo Leon passes the ball forward to Eoin Newby. Eoin Newby shoots from 20 yards. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Good save!
77.18
Rotherham United have made a substitution with Daniel Postiga replacing Carlos Dario Ponce .
81.31
Nestor Peralta threads a neat ball through to Alun Dichio. Alun Dichio knocks in a cross ball towards Nestor Peralta. Nestor Peralta outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but is denied by Alvaro Burgos. Excellent save.
84.36
Stan Bailey flicks a high ball forward to Guillermo Leon who takes it down. Guillermo Leon flicks a high ball forward to Alun Eustace who takes it down. Alun Eustace shoots from 20 yards but it's a woeful effort!
89.10
Alun Dichio chips the ball to his team mate, Nestor Peralta. Nestor Peralta knocks in a cross ball towards Cesar Santos. Cesar Santos jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Alvaro Burgos manages to gather it.
90.00
Nestor Peralta controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alun Dichio. Alun Dichio lofts in a cross ball towards Cesar Santos. Cesar Santos gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Alvaro Burgos easily picks it out of the air!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
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Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Markus Roth (GK)
8
2. Xavier Muniz (DEF)
6
3. Arek Lato (DEF)
6
4. Aristide Behi (DEF)
6
5. Colin Baird (DEF)
6
6. Seth Owen (MID)
6
7. Nestor Peralta (MID)
8
8. Martijn Dijkstra (ATT)
6
9. Henry Fletcher (ATT)
7
10. Carlos Dario Ponce (ATT)
6
11. Cesar Santos (ATT)
6
12. Daniel Postiga (ATT)
6
13. Alun Dichio (ATT)
6
14. Edmundo Roman (DEF)
0
1. Alvaro Burgos (GK)
7
2. Stan Bailey (DEF)
6
3. Gregory Raymond (DEF)
6
4. Nicholas Jones (DEF)
6
5. Alexandru Codrea (DEF)
6
6. Guillermo Leon (MID)
8
7. Ivo Koroglu (MID)
9
8. Mark Pearce (ATT)
6
9. Eoin Newby (ATT)
6
10. Rui Douglas (ATT)
6
11. Alun Eustace (ATT)
6
12. Stuart Johnstone (ATT)
0
13. Andreas Jonssen (ATT)
0
14. Steven Severs (DEF)
0