Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Moss Rose where Macclesfield Town play host to Rotherham United. A crowd of 4,425 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Macclesfield Town are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Rotherham United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Steven Barmby.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Macclesfield Town are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Rotherham United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Steven Barmby.
0.00
0-0Macclesfield Town start the match!
2.12
0-0Showing composure, Dale Hackworth laces a through ball forward to Noel Adams. Noel Adams knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
4.15
0-0Matt Dodd comes in with a late challenge on Jose E. Pianu. The referee warns Matt Dodd to calm down! Jose E. Pianu stretches but gets up unharmed.
6.53
0-0Sol Riggott makes a probing pass to Leon Carragher. Leon Carragher deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Cristiano Nascimento. Cristiano Nascimento shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Great save!
8.21
0-0With great vision, Dean Greaves plays the ball forward to Adam Brown. Adam Brown shoots from 25 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
9.54
0-0Ronnie Lampard deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dale Hackworth. Dale Hackworth deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Richard Upson. Richard Upson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dennis Flintlock but the linesman indicates offside!
12.13
1-0Dean Greaves knocks the ball forward to Dennis Flintlock. Dennis Flintlock whips in a cross ball towards Richard Upson. Richard Upson rises majestically and gets a header on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Richard Upson!
18.20
Alfredo Bizzarri catches Noel Adams on the ankles. The referee warns Alfredo Bizzarri to calm down! Noel Adams runs off the knock.
21.42
George Bastin advances with the ball. George Bastin chips the ball to his team mate, Daniel Huckerby. Daniel Huckerby sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
22.26
Sol Riggott barges into Adam Brown. The referee brings Sol Riggott to one side and gives him a warning! Adam Brown hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
26.44
David Glass advances with the ball. David Glass shoots from 20 yards but it whistles just wide of the post!
27.35
Dean Greaves kicks a strong pass forward to Noel Adams. Noel Adams knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Sol Riggott.
28.23
1-0Showing composure, Dean Greaves picks a pass forward to Richard Upson. Richard Upson knocks in a cross ball towards Adam Brown. Adam Brown is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but somehow George Bastin happens to be in the right place to block it.
30.18
Dean Greaves controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Adam Brown. Adam Brown lofts in a cross ball towards Noel Adams. Noel Adams heads the ball goalwards. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
32.48
David Glass chips the ball to his team mate, Daniel Huckerby. Daniel Huckerby deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jose E. Pianu but the linesman indicates offside!
34.37
Dale Hackworth makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Richard Upson. Richard Upson knocks in a cross ball towards Dennis Flintlock. Dennis Flintlock connects with a diving header but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
39.38
1-0Richard Upson hacks George Bastin from behind! The referee calls over Richard Upson and shows him a yellow card! George Bastin stretches but gets up unharmed.
40.18
Dale Hackworth advances with the ball. Dale Hackworth knocks in a cross ball towards Richard Upson. With a superhuman jump, Richard Upson connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Arthur Gower comfortably picks it out of the air!
42.55
1-0Macclesfield Town are in full control of this game.
44.03
Leon Carragher threads the ball through to Daniel Huckerby. Daniel Huckerby knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Macclesfield Town appear unchanged since the first half. Rotherham United also appear unchanged since the first half. The Rotherham United players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The second half starts with Rotherham United kicking off!
48.31
Without breaking stride, Julian Brown plays the ball forward to Cristiano Nascimento. Cristiano Nascimento knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
49.18
Dean Greaves flicks a high ball forward to Adam Brown who takes it down. Adam Brown shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
51.42
Alfredo Bizzarri hits a low pass to Julian Brown. Julian Brown controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Cristiano Nascimento. Cristiano Nascimento knocks in a cross ball towards Jose E. Pianu. Jose E. Pianu whips the ball goalwards with his head. Francesco G. Adani gathers the ball up comfortably. Superb keeping!
57.47
Showing composure, David Glass plays the ball forward to Daniel Huckerby. Daniel Huckerby edges inside the box! Daniel Huckerby strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. The ball skims nastily along the wet ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
65.47
Sol Riggott flicks a high pass forward to Leon Carragher who brings the ball under control. Leon Carragher hits a low pass to Jose E. Pianu. Jose E. Pianu knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Sylvain Bramble.
69.11
Sol Riggott deftly passes the ball to his team mate, David Glass. David Glass makes a simple pass to Jose E. Pianu. Jose E. Pianu lofts in a cross ball towards Daniel Huckerby. Daniel Huckerby is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but Francesco G. Adani is on top of it.
71.22
With some swift thinking, Ronnie Lampard plays the ball forward to Dean Greaves. Dean Greaves flicks a high pass forward. Noel Adams controls it well on his chest. Noel Adams whips in a cross ball towards Dennis Flintlock. Dennis Flintlock connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
72.16
Leon Carragher flicks a high pass forward. Daniel Huckerby collects the pass. Daniel Huckerby plays a one-two with Cristiano Nascimento and advances towards the goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Daniel Huckerby provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward but slams it into the crowd!
73.30
Leon Carragher flicks the ball to his team mate, Cristiano Nascimento. Cristiano Nascimento skips past Nick Philips! Some good footwork from Cristiano Nascimento provides some space. He shoots at goal but it flies wide!
75.41
Dean Greaves flicks a high pass forward. Adam Brown collects the pass. Adam Brown whips in a cross ball towards Noel Adams. Noel Adams shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
78.49
Matt Dodd flicks the ball to his team mate, Dale Hackworth. Dale Hackworth kicks a strong pass forward to Adam Brown. Adam Brown plays a scrappy one-two with Noel Adams and advances towards the goal... Adam Brown cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
81.39
Sol Riggott threads a neat ball through to David Glass. With a delightful solo run, David Glass stretches the opposition's defence. David Glass passes the ball forward but Cristiano Nascimento is offside!
83.42
Dean Greaves hacks Leon Carragher from behind! The referee calls over Dean Greaves and shows him a yellow card! Leon Carragher hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
84.58
Nick Philips sees Dale Hackworth in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Dale Hackworth threads the ball through to Richard Upson. Richard Upson whips in a cross ball towards Dennis Flintlock. Dennis Flintlock whips the ball goalwards with his head but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
85.45
Dean Greaves threads a neat ball through to Richard Upson. Richard Upson controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Arthur Gower reads it well. Nice save!
87.02
David Glass makes a probing pass to Daniel Huckerby. Daniel Huckerby knocks in a cross ball towards Cristiano Nascimento. With a superhuman jump, Cristiano Nascimento connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
89.37
Sol Riggott kicks a strong pass forward to Leon Carragher. Leon Carragher deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jose E. Pianu. Jose E. Pianu finds some space and shoots from distance. Francesco G. Adani gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice keeping!
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
| Richard Upson 12 Noel Adams 75 Adam Brown 78 | Daniel Huckerby 57 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Adam Brown of Macclesfield Town |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Francesco G. Adani (GK)
7
2. Ronnie Lampard (DEF)
6
3. Nick Philips (DEF)
6
4. Matt Dodd (DEF)
6
5. Sylvain Bramble (DEF)
6
6. Dale Hackworth (MID)
7
7. Dean Greaves (MID)
7
8. Adam Brown (ATT)
9
9. Dennis Flintlock (ATT)
6
10. Richard Upson (ATT)
8
11. Noel Adams (ATT)
8
12. Trevor Bellamy (MID)
0
13. Niccolo Wright-Phillips (GK)
0
14. Alan Johnson (ATT)
0
1. Arthur Gower (GK)
6
2. George Bastin (DEF)
6
3. Alfredo Bizzarri (DEF)
6
4. Sol Riggott (DEF)
6
5. Arthur Cutler (DEF)
6
6. David Glass (MID)
8
7. Leon Carragher (MID)
7
8. Julian Brown (MID)
6
9. Daniel Huckerby (ATT)
9
10. Cristiano Nascimento (ATT)
6
11. Jose E. Pianu (ATT)
6
12. Gavin Lee (GK)
0
13. Rio Taylor (DEF)
0
14. Alfred Grantt (DEF)
0