Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at The New Den where Millwall play host to Tottenham Hotspur. A crowd of 4,999 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
Millwall are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Tottenham Hotspur appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.


0.00
Millwall get the match underway!
2.34
Craig Armstrong chips the ball to his team mate, Jon Mann. Jon Mann knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jacob Cort.
3.43
Darren Wilson kicks a strong pass forward to Mike Deane. Mike Deane plays a perfect one-two with Kemal Todd and rushes in on goal... Mike Deane makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it flies wide!
4.01
Craig Armstrong kicks a strong pass forward to Jon Mann. Jon Mann knocks in a cross ball towards Richard Mann. Richard Mann powers a header at goal but it flies wide!
6.51
Robert Thirlwell knocks the ball forward to Richard Mann. Richard Mann lofts in a cross ball towards Jon Mann. Jon Mann connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
10.54
Jon Mcgreal makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Richard Mann. Richard Mann lofts in a cross ball towards Wayne Dichio. Wayne Dichio is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
12.49
Marcus Guppy hacks Eddie Wetherall from behind! The referee calls over Marcus Guppy and warns him to calm down! Eddie Wetherall runs off the knock.
14.35
Kevin Walker threads the ball through to Jon Mcgreal. Jon Mcgreal passes the ball forward to Jon Mann. Jon Mann knocks in a cross ball towards Richard Mann. Richard Mann is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's there!! Chris Tolley has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
26.11
Jacob Cort advances with the ball. Jacob Cort makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jason Carrick. Jason Carrick shoots from 20 yards. What a cracker!! Ian Byrne had no chance!! Goal for Millwall!
32.27
Eddie Wetherall makes a simple pass to Jon Mcgreal. Jon Mcgreal chips the ball to his team mate, Jon Mann. Jon Mann whips in a cross ball towards Richard Mann. Richard Mann directs the ball goalwards with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
34.43
Eddie Wetherall hacks Mike Deane from behind! Eddie Wetherall is warned by the referee! Mike Deane hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
40.49
Jon Mcgreal chips the ball to his team mate, Wayne Dichio. Wayne Dichio sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but somehow Chris Tolley manages to keep it out.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!


45.00
Tottenham Hotspur kick off the second half!
49.58
Robert Thirlwell makes a probing pass to Wayne Dichio. Wayne Dichio whips in a cross ball towards Richard Mann. Richard Mann heads the ball goalwards but it curls horrendously wide!
60.56
Jon Mcgreal chips the ball to his team mate, Richard Mann. Richard Mann lofts in a cross ball towards Wayne Dichio. Wayne Dichio powers a header at goal but it flies wide!
63.40
Gary Bolton knocks the ball forward to Kemal Todd. Kemal Todd makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jason Carrick but he's offside!
65.58
Kemal Todd barges into Kevin Walker. Kemal Todd is shown the yellow card! Kevin Walker stretches but gets up unharmed.
66.36
Robert Thirlwell threads the ball through to Richard Mann. Richard Mann finds some space and shoots from distance but Chris Tolley is on top of it.
67.15
Mervin Bloomer brings the ball forward. Mervin Bloomer chips the ball to his team mate, Kemal Todd. Kemal Todd shoots from 25 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
69.20
Darren Wilson sees a break and surges forward. Darren Wilson whips in a cross ball towards Kemal Todd. Kemal Todd is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
72.21
Robert Thirlwell comes in with a late challenge on Darren Wilson. Robert Thirlwell is given a warning by the referee! Darren Wilson hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
75.14
Gary Bolton controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mike Deane. Mike Deane controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
77.25
Kevin Walker threads the ball through to Craig Armstrong. Craig Armstrong makes a beautiful solo run. Craig Armstrong lofts in a cross ball towards Richard Mann. Richard Mann connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's miles wide!
81.56
Ashley Batty makes a probing pass to Craig Armstrong. Craig Armstrong passes the ball forward to Richard Mann. Richard Mann sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
85.51
Craig Armstrong advances with the ball. Craig Armstrong plays a perfect one-two with Wayne Dichio and rushes in on goal... Craig Armstrong shoots from just inside the box which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
90.00
Craig Armstrong passes the ball forward to Richard Mann. Richard Mann knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ian Gardner.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Craig Armstrong of Tottenham Hotspur

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 2 vs 2
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 2 vs 4
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 3 vs 8
Offsides
Offsides: 1 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 2 vs 2
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 1 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 38.3561643835616 vs 61.6438356164384
Play Area
Home team third: 32.88%, Midfield: 45.21%, Away team third: 21.92%