Match Report
| Rotherham United | Rotherham United |  |  | Blackburn Rovers | Blackburn Rovers | ||||||||||||||||
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| Arthur Gower | A. Gower |  | 52 | G |  |  | 1 | | G | 60 | | Isaiah Morris | I. Morris | ||||||||
| George Bastin | G. Bastin | | 66 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 64 | | Isaiah Etherington | I. Etherington | |||||||||
| Sol Riggott | S. Riggott | | 49 | D | | 3 | | D | 62 | | Jonathan Makin | J. Makin | |||||||||
| Alfred Grantt | A. Grantt | | 43 | D | | 4 | | D | 55 | | Joe Hurst | J. Hurst | |||||||||
| Dave Youds | D. Youds | | 43 | D | | 5 | | D | 50 | | Robert Clarke | R. Clarke | |||||||||
| David Glass | D. Glass |  | 61 | M | | 6 | | M | 71 | | Norman Smithe | N. Smithe | |||||||||
| Leon Carragher | L. Carragher | | 53 | M | | 7 | | M | 63 | | Max Mann | M. Mann | |||||||||
| Andy Inglis | A. Inglis | | 52 | M | | 8 | | M | 58 | | Anthony Heskey | A. Heskey | |||||||||
| Cristiano Nascimento | C. Nascimento |  | 48 | A | | 9 | | A | 58 | | Luke Beresford | L. Beresford | |||||||||
| Jose E. Pianu | J. Pianu |  | 45 | A | | 10 | | A | 58 | | Colin Hall | C. Hall | |||||||||
| Norman Henry | N. Henry | | 43 | A | | 11 | | | A | 54 | | Anthony King | A. King | ||||||||
| Jamie Howey | J. Howey | | 48 | G | | 12 | | M | 57 | | Robert Ball | R. Ball | |||||||||
| David Le Tissier | D. Le Tissier | | 42 | A | | 13 | | M | 57 | | Patrick Cooke | P. Cooke | |||||||||
| Carl Goodwin | C. Goodwin | | 40 | G | | 14 | | A | 52 | | John Kirkland | J. Kirkland | |||||||||
 today's match is sponsored by ALAC |
Match Report
Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at New York Stadium where Rotherham United play host to Blackburn Rovers. A crowd of 4,826 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Rotherham United and Blackburn Rovers are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Neil Boertien.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Rotherham United and Blackburn Rovers are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Neil Boertien.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Rotherham United kicking off!
4.25
0-1Norman Smithe makes a probing pass to Luke Beresford. Luke Beresford knocks in a cross ball towards Anthony King. Anthony King powers a header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
18.07
Alfred Grantt makes a simple pass to Andy Inglis. Andy Inglis surges forward with the ball. Andy Inglis plays a scrappy one-two with Jose E. Pianu and stumbles forward towards the goal... Andy Inglis looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
22.16
1-1David Glass comes in with a late challenge on Anthony Heskey. The referee warns David Glass to calm down! Anthony Heskey hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
27.02
1-1Seeing Andy Inglis's run, David Glass quickly throws the ball into his path. Andy Inglis brings the ball forward. Andy Inglis knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Robert Clarke.
34.28
Anthony King catches George Bastin on the ankles. Anthony King is warned by the referee! George Bastin runs off the knock.
44.22
Joe Hurst comes in with a late challenge on Jose E. Pianu. Joe Hurst is warned by the referee! Jose E. Pianu hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Rotherham United appear unchanged since the first half. Blackburn Rovers also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with Blackburn Rovers kicking off!
48.19
1-1Jonathan Makin makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Norman Smithe. Norman Smithe makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Colin Hall. Colin Hall shoots from long range but it's drastically wayward!
51.27
Anthony Heskey makes a simple pass to Anthony King. Anthony King runs straight at the defence! Anthony King shows great control and tries a shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
53.30
1-1David Glass makes a beautiful solo run. David Glass plays a quick one-two with Norman Henry and rushes in on goal... Jonathan Makin catches David Glass on the ankles. David Glass appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
55.41
Joe Hurst pushes up the pitch. Joe Hurst sees Colin Hall in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Colin Hall tries a spectacular long range effort. Colin Hall scores for Blackburn Rovers!!
60.52
1-2Rotherham United have made 2 substitutions with David Le Tissier replacing Andy Inglis and Carl Goodwin replacing Norman Henry .Blackburn Rovers have made 3 substitutions with Robert Ball replacing Robert Clarke, Patrick Cooke replacing Anthony Heskey and John Kirkland replacing Anthony King .
61.54
Max Mann clumsily knocks into Leon Carragher. The referee brings Max Mann to one side and gives him a warning! Leon Carragher stretches but gets up unharmed.
71.05
Leon Carragher passes the ball forward to Cristiano Nascimento. Cristiano Nascimento whips in a cross ball towards Carl Goodwin. Carl Goodwin powers a header at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
72.49
1-2Leon Carragher runs straight at the opposition's defence. Leon Carragher makes a great pass forward. Cristiano Nascimento runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
73.04
1-2Norman Smithe passes the ball forward to Colin Hall. With some swift thinking, Colin Hall plays the ball forward to John Kirkland who has made a great run into the box. John Kirkland takes a shot at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
79.03
Patrick Cooke flicks a high pass forward. Colin Hall collects the pass. Colin Hall knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by George Bastin.
81.42
David Glass kicks a strong pass forward to Carl Goodwin. Carl Goodwin sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
84.26
David Le Tissier chips the ball to his team mate, Cristiano Nascimento. Cristiano Nascimento shoots from 20 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
87.22
Max Mann makes a probing pass to John Kirkland. John Kirkland shoots from 25 yards but is denied by Arthur Gower. Excellent save.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Andy Inglis of Rotherham United |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Arthur Gower (GK)
6
2. George Bastin (DEF)
6
3. Sol Riggott (DEF)
6
4. Alfred Grantt (DEF)
6
5. Dave Youds (DEF)
6
6. David Glass (MID)
6
7. Leon Carragher (MID)
6
8. Andy Inglis (MID)
9
9. Cristiano Nascimento (ATT)
6
10. Jose E. Pianu (ATT)
6
11. Norman Henry (ATT)
6
12. Jamie Howey (GK)
0
13. David Le Tissier (ATT)
6
14. Carl Goodwin (GK)
6
1. Isaiah Morris (GK)
6
2. Isaiah Etherington (DEF)
6
3. Jonathan Makin (DEF)
6
4. Joe Hurst (DEF)
8
5. Robert Clarke (DEF)
6
6. Norman Smithe (MID)
7
7. Max Mann (MID)
6
8. Anthony Heskey (MID)
6
9. Luke Beresford (ATT)
7
10. Colin Hall (ATT)
8
11. Anthony King (ATT)
8
12. Robert Ball (MID)
6
13. Patrick Cooke (MID)
6
14. John Kirkland (ATT)
6