Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at New York Stadium where Rotherham United play host to Derby County. A crowd of 4,308 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
Rotherham United are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Derby County appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Rotherham United are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Derby County appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0Derby County kick off the first half!
2.34
0-1Damir Kovacs threads the ball through to Walter Romero. Walter Romero passes the ball forward to Simon Sherwood. Simon Sherwood rockets a shot on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
6.13
0-1Sebastien Tatarian flicks the ball to his team mate, Adrian Hunt. Adrian Hunt threads the ball through to Kemal Bastin. Kemal Bastin shoots from outside the area but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
8.55
0-1Ivan Bridge deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nicolas Ferrer. Nicolas Ferrer surges forward with the ball. Nicolas Ferrer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
10.32
Enrique Farinos passes the ball forward to Isaiah Salmon. Isaiah Salmon passes the ball forward to Walter Romero. Walter Romero goes all the way! Walter Romero rockets a shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
12.36
Damir Kovacs deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alain Weber. Alain Weber shoots from outside the area but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
15.09
Martín Campos makes a simple pass to Alain Weber. Alain Weber sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Alain Weber!
22.45
Isaiah Salmon kicks a strong pass forward to Alain Weber. Alain Weber plays a perfect one-two with Walter Romero and rushes in on goal... Alain Weber cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Alain Weber scores for Derby County!!
27.25
0-3Oluwashegun Okpara clumsily knocks into Kemal Bastin. Oluwashegun Okpara is shown the yellow card! Kemal Bastin hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
28.24
0-3The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
40.01
Steve Palmer knocks the ball forward to Isaiah Salmon. Isaiah Salmon chips the ball to his team mate, Alain Weber. Alain Weber goes all the way! Alain Weber takes a shot at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
45.00
Paul Bellamy controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Simon Sherwood. Simon Sherwood tries a spectacular long range effort but it curls horrendously wide!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
The whistle blows and Rotherham United get the second half underway!
48.30
Isaiah Salmon threads the ball through to Simon Sherwood. Simon Sherwood plays a perfect one-two with Walter Romero and rushes in on goal... Simon Sherwood rockets a shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
49.14
Nicolas Ferrer knocks the ball to his team mate, Nigel Fletcher. Nigel Fletcher shoots from long range but it curls horrendously wide!
51.06
Martín Campos kicks a strong pass forward to Simon Sherwood. Simon Sherwood lofts in a cross ball towards Walter Romero. Walter Romero is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
53.55
Nwankwo Maclean knocks the ball to his team mate, Kemal Bastin. Kemal Bastin knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
54.32
Steve Palmer makes a simple pass to Isaiah Salmon. Isaiah Salmon flicks the ball to his team mate, Walter Romero. Walter Romero knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
55.25
Paul Bellamy makes a probing pass to Walter Romero. Walter Romero knocks in a cross ball towards Simon Sherwood. Simon Sherwood flicks the ball with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
59.43
0-3Yassine Djoudi chips the ball to his team mate, Nigel Fletcher. Nigel Fletcher finds some space and shoots from distance. Dale Rufus easily smothers it.
60.05
0-3Paul Bellamy passes the ball forward to Alain Weber. Alain Weber makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Simon Sherwood but he's offside!
63.53
0-3Nigel Fletcher catches Steve Palmer on the ankles. Nigel Fletcher is warned by the referee! Steve Palmer hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
66.25
Martín Campos kicks a strong pass forward to Simon Sherwood. Simon Sherwood goes all the way! Simon Sherwood tries a spectacular strike. Magnificent save by Joe Wainwright!
69.14
Martín Campos surges forward with the ball. Martín Campos plays a perfect one-two with Simon Sherwood and rushes in on goal... Martín Campos shoots from just inside the box. Joe Wainwright easily smothers it.
77.23
Lars Ziegenhagen deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gavin Beckham. Gavin Beckham deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nigel Fletcher. Nigel Fletcher passes the ball forward to Kemal Bastin. Kemal Bastin shoots from just inside the box but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
85.50
Adrian Hunt knocks the ball to his team mate, Nigel Fletcher. Nigel Fletcher knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
87.45
Nwankwo Maclean makes a simple pass to Nigel Fletcher. Nigel Fletcher shoots from outside the area. It curls slightly but Dale Rufus manages to gather it comfortably.
90.00
Nicolas Ferrer takes it forward alone. Nicolas Ferrer whips in a cross ball towards Nigel Fletcher. Nigel Fletcher is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
0
3
Shots on Target
2
5
Shots off Target
4
7
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
48.8%
51.2%
Play Area
28.6%
45.2%
26.2%
Scorers
| Simon Sherwood 2 Alain Weber 15, 22 |