Match Report
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Edgeley Park where Stockport County play host to Rotherham United. A crowd of 3,935 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
Stockport County are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Rotherham United appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Stockport County are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Rotherham United appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Stockport County get the match underway!
8.11
0-0Nick Ripley catches Yassine Djoudi on the ankles. The referee calls over Nick Ripley and warns him to calm down! Yassine Djoudi hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
9.37
0-0Scott Charlton threads the ball through to Nigel Boateng. Nigel Boateng knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
15.32
0-0Stan Greening flicks the ball to his team mate, Nick Ripley. Nick Ripley knocks the ball forward to Kevin Ward. Kevin Ward threads the ball through to Jonathan Boateng but he's offside!
18.43
0-0Adrian Hunt chips the ball to his team mate, Kemal Bastin. Kemal Bastin lofts in a cross ball towards Nigel Fletcher. Nigel Fletcher heads the ball goalwards but it is tipped over by Stuart Hutchison.
22.02
0-0Sebastien Tatarian makes a probing pass to Nicolas Ferrer. Nicolas Ferrer takes it forward alone. Nicolas Ferrer lofts in a cross ball towards Kemal Bastin. Kemal Bastin connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
26.45
1-0Stan Greening flicks the ball to his team mate, Nick Ripley. Nick Ripley makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kevin Ward. Kevin Ward passes the ball forward to Jonathan Boateng. Jonathan Boateng shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
The second half starts with Rotherham United kicking off!
48.35
Scott Charlton makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kevin Ward. Kevin Ward sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
49.49
Yassine Djoudi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kemal Bastin. Kemal Bastin plays a perfect one-two with Nigel Fletcher and rushes in on goal... Kemal Bastin tries a spectacular strike but it goes wide for a goal kick.
54.22
1-0Stockport County are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
60.23
Scott Charlton makes a probing pass to Nigel Boateng. Nigel Boateng shoots from 25 yards. The ball comes in low, but Joe Wainwright easily smothers it!
71.20
Gavin Beckham kicks a strong pass forward to Kemal Bastin. Kemal Bastin makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nigel Fletcher. Nigel Fletcher shoots from just inside the box. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
72.56
Kemal Bastin catches Wayne Gascoigne on the ankles. Kemal Bastin is warned by the referee! Wayne Gascoigne stretches but gets up unharmed.
73.18
Gavin Wright-Phillips passes the ball forward to Nigel Boateng. Nigel Boateng goes all the way! Nigel Boateng tries a spectacular strike but it is miles over!
77.37
Rotherham United are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
78.34
Ledley Beresford controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Scott Charlton. Scott Charlton kicks a strong pass forward to Kevin Ward. Kevin Ward knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Lars Ziegenhagen.
85.08
Lars Ziegenhagen knocks the ball forward to Yassine Djoudi. Yassine Djoudi makes a simple pass to Nigel Fletcher. Nigel Fletcher goes all the way! Nigel Fletcher rockets a shot on goal. Magnificent save by Stuart Hutchison!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
2
3
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
42.9%
57.1%
Play Area
25.7%
47.1%
27.1%
Scorers