Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at The New Den where Millwall play Genoa in this friendly game. A crowd of 11,602 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Millwall are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Genoa appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Millwall are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Genoa appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
0.00
0-0Millwall kick off and get the match underway!
2.15
0-0Tim Green passes the ball forward to Nunzio Italiano. Nunzio Italiano lofts in a cross ball towards Kevin Gough. Kevin Gough shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Dan Sørensen manages to keep it out.
3.26
Daniel Van Gobbel makes a simple pass to Bojan Brolin. Bojan Brolin flicks a high pass forward. Antonio Ferreira collects the pass. Antonio Ferreira shoots from long range. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Great keeping!
6.51
Daniel Van Gobbel decides to run forward with the ball. Daniel Van Gobbel knocks the ball to his team mate, Mick Vassell. Mick Vassell shoots from 25 yards. Magnificent save by Eric Dugbatey!
8.06
0-0Younès Boulmerka flicks a high pass forward. Antonio Ferreira controls it well on his chest. Antonio Ferreira kicks a strong pass forward to Bojan Brolin. Bojan Brolin knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Rio Stone.
9.10
0-0Tim Green kicks a strong pass forward to John Bakboord. John Bakboord hits a low pass to Nunzio Italiano. Nunzio Italiano finds some space and shoots from distance. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
10.50
Nunzio Italiano darts forward. Nunzio Italiano whips in a cross ball towards Kevin Gough. Kevin Gough jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
12.02
Julian Howey threads the ball through to Andy Potts. Andy Potts finds some space and shoots from distance but it's a lousy effort!
14.31
0-0Ronnie Gallagher barges into Vincenzo Maier. The referee calls over Ronnie Gallagher and shows him a yellow card! Vincenzo Maier runs off the knock.
15.01
Bojan Brolin kicks a strong pass forward to Ronnie Gallagher. Ronnie Gallagher lofts in a cross ball towards Andy Potts. Andy Potts flicks the ball with his head but it's a lousy effort!
16.32
Daniel Van Gobbel flicks a high ball forward to Younès Boulmerka who takes it down. Younès Boulmerka plays the ball forward to Mick Vassell. Mick Vassell knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Tim Green.
24.44
Antonio Ferreira makes a probing pass to Jody Richards. Jody Richards shoots from long range. Solid save from Eric Dugbatey.
26.33
Vincenzo Maier brings the ball forward. Vincenzo Maier threads a neat ball through to Kevin Gough. Kevin Gough whips in a cross ball towards Teruo Nanami. With a superhuman jump, Teruo Nanami connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but Dan Sørensen is on top of his game. Quality keeping!
28.49
Matt Matteo hits a low pass to Peter Howells. Peter Howells sees Kevin Gough in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Kevin Gough knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Daniel Van Gobbel.
32.08
1-0Mick Vassell flicks a high ball forward to Jody Richards who takes it down. Jody Richards cuts inside the box! Jody Richards cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Millwall!
40.52
Ronnie Gallagher laces a weighted ball forward to Andy Potts. Andy Potts plays a scrappy one-two with Mick Vassell and stumbles forward towards the goal... Andy Potts looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it flies just wide!
44.28
Teruo Nanami flicks a high pass forward. Nunzio Italiano holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Nunzio Italiano plays a one-two with Kevin Gough and rushes in on goal... Nunzio Italiano side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
45.00
Mick Vassell threads the ball through to Ronnie Gallagher. Ronnie Gallagher finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Millwall appear unchanged since the first half. Genoa also appear unchanged since the first half. The Genoa players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Genoa start the second half!
47.23
Mick Vassell changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Mick Vassell knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Eric Dugbatey who gathers it comfortably.
49.07
Simo Simonpoika clumsily knocks into Peter Howells. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Peter Howells stretches but gets up unharmed.
51.24
2-0Dennis Carlton flicks a high pass forward. Teruo Nanami holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Teruo Nanami passes the ball forward but John Bakboord is offside!
55.25
Antonio Ferreira kicks a strong pass forward to Jody Richards. Jody Richards shoots from 20 yards but somehow Eric Dugbatey manages to keep it out.
59.03
Dennis Carlton deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Peter Howells. Peter Howells lofts in a cross ball towards Dennis Carlton. Dennis Carlton makes a convincing header but it is miles over!
60.20
2-0Millwall have made a substitution with Fredrik Scholes replacing Mick Vassell .
67.51
Younès Boulmerka threads a neat ball through to Julian Howey. Seeing a gap ahead, Julian Howey picks a pass forward to Ronnie Gallagher. Ronnie Gallagher rushes past Matt Matteo! Ronnie Gallagher cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Eric Dugbatey with no chance!! Goal for Millwall!
75.41
Dennis Carlton controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nunzio Italiano. Nunzio Italiano shoots from 25 yards. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent save!
77.34
Millwall have made 2 substitutions with Rainer Hanke replacing Younès Boulmerka and Colin James replacing Andy Potts .
78.38
Matt Matteo makes a probing pass to Dennis Carlton. Dennis Carlton makes an attacking run forward. Dennis Carlton tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball comes in low, but Dan Sørensen smothers it!
79.06
3-0There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
84.48
3-0Tim Green clumsily knocks into Julian Howey. The referee brings Tim Green to one side and gives him a warning! Julian Howey hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
85.00
Peter Howells flicks a high pass forward. Nunzio Italiano controls it well on his chest. Nunzio Italiano makes a probing pass between the defence to Dennis Carlton. Dennis Carlton cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it is tipped over by Dan Sørensen.
86.55
3-0Dennis Carlton takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the far post. Nunzio Italiano shoots from just inside the box but it's drastically wayward!
87.46
Seeing a gap ahead, Simo Simonpoika plays the ball forward to Ronnie Gallagher. Ronnie Gallagher sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is tipped over by Eric Dugbatey.
88.10
3-0It's a corner kick. Jody Richards loops the ball in to towards the near post. Tim Green reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
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
| Jody Richards 32 Ronnie Gallagher 45, 68 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Dan Sørensen (GK)
7
2. Simo Simonpoika (DEF)
5
3. Daniel Van Gobbel (DEF)
7
4. Younès Boulmerka (DEF)
6
5. Julian Howey (MID)
7
6. Mick Vassell (MID)
8
7. Bojan Brolin (GK)
6
8. Antonio Ferreira (MID)
6
9. Jody Richards (ATT)
8
10. Ronnie Gallagher (ATT)
9
11. Andy Potts (ATT)
6
12. Rainer Hanke (DEF)
6
13. Fredrik Scholes (MID)
6
14. Colin James (ATT)
6
1. Eric Dugbatey (GK)
7
2. Rio Stone (DEF)
6
3. Matt Matteo (DEF)
6
4. Tim Green (DEF)
6
5. Vincenzo Maier (DEF)
6
6. Peter Howells (MID)
6
7. Dennis Carlton (MID)
7
8. John Bakboord (ATT)
6
9. Kevin Gough (ATT)
6
10. Nunzio Italiano (ATT)
7
11. Teruo Nanami (ATT)
6
12. Talal Bezzai (MID)
0
13. Billy Makin (DEF)
0
14. Rainer Jahn (ATT)
0