Match Report
| Rotherham United | Rotherham United |  |  | Ipswich Town | Ipswich Town | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Alfred Lawrence | A. Lawrence |  | 54 | G |  | 1 | | G | 61 |  | Vittorio Rustico | V. Rustico | |||||||||
| Richard Batty | R. Batty | | 63 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 66 | | Darius Hall | D. Hall | |||||||||
| Michael Richards | M. Richards | | 61 | D | | 3 | | D | 65 | | Aaron Rowett | A. Rowett | |||||||||
| Neil Stewart | N. Stewart | | 61 | D | | 4 | | D | 55 | | Nigel Mason | N. Mason | |||||||||
| Alberto Bloomer | A. Bloomer | | 56 | D | | 5 | | M | 67 | | Ashley Thompson | A. Thompson | |||||||||
| Leon Brooking | L. Brooking | | 55 | M | | 6 | | M | 58 | | James Wainwright | J. Wainwright | |||||||||
| Robert Luzhny | R. Luzhny | | 54 | M | | 7 | | M | 57 | | Michael Benjamin | M. Benjamin | |||||||||
| Craig Le Saux | C. Le Saux | | 54 | M | | 8 | | M | 56 | | Carl Clemence | C. Clemence | |||||||||
| Des Godber | D. Godber | | 51 | M | | 9 | | A | 70 | | Paul Waters | P. Waters | |||||||||
| Teddy Eadie | T. Eadie | | 60 | A | | 10 | | A | 65 | | Paul Redknapp | P. Redknapp | |||||||||
| Gavin Riza | G. Riza | | 59 | A | | 11 | | A | 53 | | Danny Oliver | D. Oliver | |||||||||
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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 Ipswich Town. A crowd of 4,970 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
Rotherham United are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Ipswich Town appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Rotherham United are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Ipswich Town appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0Rotherham United kick off and get the first half underway!
2.33
0-0Craig Le Saux knocks the ball to his team mate, Teddy Eadie. Teddy Eadie knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Vittorio Rustico who gathers it comfortably.
4.15
0-0Aaron Rowett knocks the ball forward to Ashley Thompson. Ashley Thompson flicks the ball to his team mate, Danny Oliver. Danny Oliver tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
8.27
Craig Le Saux makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gavin Riza. Gavin Riza sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
9.54
Carl Clemence makes a simple pass to Paul Waters. Paul Waters shoots from long range but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
10.02
James Wainwright chips the ball to his team mate, Paul Redknapp. Paul Redknapp shoots from outside the area but he balloons it over the crossbar!
12.10
Michael Richards surges forward with the ball. Michael Richards threads the ball through to Teddy Eadie. Teddy Eadie shoots from long range but it flies wide!
15.58
Robert Luzhny deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Teddy Eadie. Teddy Eadie shoots from outside the area but he balloons it over the crossbar!
16.22
Nigel Mason makes a beautiful pass to the feet of James Wainwright. James Wainwright kicks a strong pass forward to Paul Redknapp. Paul Redknapp knocks in a cross ball towards Danny Oliver. Danny Oliver connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it is miles over!
18.30
Leon Brooking controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Teddy Eadie. Teddy Eadie finds some space and shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
20.53
0-0Ipswich Town are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
24.07
Leon Brooking threads the ball through to Teddy Eadie. Teddy Eadie knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Aaron Rowett.
26.51
Alberto Bloomer kicks a strong pass forward to Robert Luzhny. Robert Luzhny makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gavin Riza. Gavin Riza lofts in a cross ball towards Teddy Eadie. Teddy Eadie connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
32.09
1-0Robert Luzhny sees space and advances. Robert Luzhny lofts in a cross ball towards Gavin Riza. Gavin Riza flicks the ball with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
39.27
Craig Le Saux kicks a strong pass forward to Gavin Riza. Gavin Riza knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Darius Hall.
42.20
1-0Neil Stewart barges into Paul Redknapp. Neil Stewart is shown the yellow card! Paul Redknapp grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
44.01
Michael Benjamin controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Paul Redknapp. Paul Redknapp finds some space and shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
The whistle blows and Ipswich Town kick off!
48.28
Michael Benjamin knocks the ball to his team mate, Paul Redknapp. Paul Redknapp whips in a cross ball towards Danny Oliver. Danny Oliver connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
49.41
Carl Clemence makes a beautiful solo run. Carl Clemence tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
54.27
Ashley Thompson flicks the ball to his team mate, Paul Redknapp. Paul Redknapp shoots from outside the area but it flies wide!
55.30
Robert Luzhny chips the ball to his team mate, Teddy Eadie. Teddy Eadie knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Darius Hall.
57.09
1-0Danny Oliver comes in with a late challenge on Neil Stewart. The referee calls over Danny Oliver and shows him a yellow card! Neil Stewart hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
59.57
Ashley Thompson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Paul Redknapp. Paul Redknapp controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's miles wide!
61.32
James Wainwright knocks the ball forward to Danny Oliver. Danny Oliver shoots from long range but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
65.58
1-0Teddy Eadie catches Darius Hall on the ankles. Teddy Eadie is given a warning by the referee! Darius Hall stretches but gets up unharmed.
71.02
Darius Hall barges into Gavin Riza. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Gavin Riza runs off the knock.
73.27
1-0Michael Benjamin passes the ball forward to Danny Oliver. Danny Oliver knocks the ball forward to Paul Waters but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
84.08
Michael Richards comes in with a late challenge on Danny Oliver. Michael Richards is given a warning by the referee! Danny Oliver hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
87.20
Ashley Thompson takes it forward alone. Ashley Thompson plays a perfect one-two with Danny Oliver and rushes in on goal... Ashley Thompson cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
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