Match Report


MillwallMillwall     Rotherham UnitedRotherham United
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Dale AndertonD. Anderton67
G
1
G
55Phil MccannP. Mccann
Kevin ThielemannK. Thielemann65
D
2
D
65Kemal FletcherK. Fletcher
Adriano MyrtajA. Myrtaj64
D
3
D
61Noel DuberryN. Duberry
Ivan BridgeI. Bridge61
D
4
D
61Alberto RomeroA. Romero
Jack PromesJ. Promes56
D
5
D
57Gavin DalglishG. Dalglish
Brian NewtonB. Newton69
M
6
M
66Bill GilchristB. Gilchrist
Syd DeaneS. Deane56
M
7captain
M
60Tony ElliottT. Elliott
Chris JohnsonC. Johnson51
M
8
M
58Greg SinclairG. Sinclair
Ruel GascoigneR. Gascoigne72
A
9
A
65Marcus DrakeM. Drake
Nick RobertsN. Roberts69
A
10
A
63Carl OwenC. Owen
Jacob FletcherJ. Fletcher65
A
captain11
A
58Adrian ImpeyA. Impey
 
James PerryJ. Perry52
D
12
M
57Paolo DyerP. Dyer
Duncan WoodcockD. Woodcock50
M
13
M
57Fernando Mario HodoutoF. Hodouto
Spencer PriorS. Prior48
D
14
G
54Stan WainwrightS. Wainwright

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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at The New Den where Millwall play host to Rotherham United. A crowd of 9,092 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Millwall and Rotherham United are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Marcus Jess.


0.00
Rotherham United start the match!
4.04
Brian Newton sees a break and surges forward. Brian Newton lofts in a cross ball towards Jacob Fletcher. Jacob Fletcher directs the ball goalwards with his head but it flies well off target!
6.59
Adriano Myrtaj sees Chris Johnson in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Chris Johnson knocks the ball to his team mate, Nick Roberts. Nick Roberts deftly passes the ball to Jacob Fletcher, releasing him through on goal. Jacob Fletcher takes a shot at goal but it flies just wide!
9.45
Bill Gilchrist flicks a high pass forward. Adrian Impey collects the pass. Adrian Impey shoots from long range but Dale Anderton is on top of it.
10.03
Ivan Bridge sees a break and surges forward. Ivan Bridge kicks a strong pass forward to Ruel Gascoigne. Ruel Gascoigne controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Jacob Fletcher through on goal. Jacob Fletcher tries a spectacular strike. It's miles wide!
12.06
Showing composure, Adriano Myrtaj laces a through ball forward to Syd Deane. Syd Deane makes a simple pass to Nick Roberts. Nick Roberts sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Phil Mccann is on top of it.
15.28
Brian Newton comes in with a late challenge on Greg Sinclair. Brian Newton is warned by the referee! Greg Sinclair stretches but gets up unharmed.
18.23
Greg Sinclair hits a low pass to Carl Owen. Carl Owen makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Adrian Impey but he's offside!
21.48
Kevin Thielemann hacks Carl Owen from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Carl Owen runs off the knock.
22.27
Bill Gilchrist controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Marcus Drake. Marcus Drake knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Dale Anderton who gathers it comfortably.
26.07
Greg Sinclair sees Marcus Drake in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Marcus Drake knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ivan Bridge.
27.08
Brian Newton flicks a high ball forward to Nick Roberts who takes it down. Nick Roberts sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Phil Mccann comfortably smothers it!
28.13
Jacob Fletcher comes in with a late challenge on Kemal Fletcher. Jacob Fletcher is shown the yellow card! Kemal Fletcher stretches but gets up unharmed.
30.45
Chris Johnson sees a break and surges forward. Chris Johnson finds some space and shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Phil Mccann manages to gather it.
33.31
Alberto Romero knocks the ball to his team mate, Bill Gilchrist. Bill Gilchrist threads a neat ball through to Marcus Drake. Marcus Drake rushes past Ivan Bridge! Marcus Drake shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
38.24
Alberto Romero knocks the ball to his team mate, Bill Gilchrist. Bill Gilchrist sees a break and surges forward. Bill Gilchrist whips in a cross ball towards Marcus Drake. Marcus Drake powers a header at goal. The ball comes off Jack Promes and the loose ball is cleared up field.
42.22
Alberto Romero makes a strong solo run forward. Alberto Romero sees space and advances. Alberto Romero cuts inside the box! Alberto Romero muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Millwall appear unchanged since the first half. Rotherham United also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Millwall get the second half underway!
47.02
Tony Elliott flicks a high pass forward to Marcus Drake who brings the ball under control. Marcus Drake knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
48.34
Kevin Thielemann flicks a high ball forward to Brian Newton who takes it down. Brian Newton sees Ruel Gascoigne in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ruel Gascoigne tries a spectacular long range effort. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
59.53
Syd Deane decides to run forward with the ball. Syd Deane plays a one-two with Nick Roberts and rushes in on goal... Syd Deane side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
63.09
Kevin Thielemann deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Brian Newton. Brian Newton surges forward with the ball. Brian Newton shoots from outside the area but it whistles just wide of the post!
66.37
Seeing Syd Deane's run, Brian Newton quickly throws the ball into his path. Syd Deane chips the ball to his team mate, Jacob Fletcher. Jacob Fletcher passes the ball forward but Ruel Gascoigne is offside!
67.24
Syd Deane knocks the ball forward to Jacob Fletcher. Jacob Fletcher shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. He makes it look easy!
69.45
Syd Deane sees space and advances. Syd Deane shoots from long range. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
71.57
Tony Elliott decides to run forward with the ball. Tony Elliott knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Dale Anderton who gathers it comfortably.
73.23
Nick Roberts clumsily knocks into Noel Duberry. Nick Roberts is shown the yellow card! Noel Duberry hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
78.10
Tony Elliott controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Carl Owen. Carl Owen knocks in a cross ball towards Adrian Impey. Adrian Impey outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Dale Anderton gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
79.19
Brian Newton clumsily knocks into Greg Sinclair. The referee brings Brian Newton to one side and gives him another warning! Greg Sinclair gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
81.07
Alberto Romero hacks Nick Roberts from behind! The referee warns Alberto Romero to calm down! Nick Roberts stretches but gets up unharmed.
83.12
Kemal Fletcher hacks Jacob Fletcher from behind! Kemal Fletcher is shown the yellow card! Jacob Fletcher hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
84.08
Jack Promes chips the ball to his team mate, Brian Newton. Brian Newton knocks the ball forward to Jacob Fletcher. Jacob Fletcher tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Millwall are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
87.03
Greg Sinclair controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Marcus Drake. Marcus Drake controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
90.00
Syd Deane flicks a high pass forward. Jacob Fletcher collects the pass. Jacob Fletcher plays a one-two with Nick Roberts and advances towards the goal... Jacob Fletcher makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it is tipped over by Phil Mccann.
90.00
Syd Deane takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Gavin Dalglish reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Millwall

Rotherham United
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
6
4
Shots off Target
7
2
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
5
2
Yellow Cards
3
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
54.2%
45.8%
Play Area
26.5%
42.2%
31.3%

Scorers
Syd Deane 60
Marcus Drake 33

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Syd Deane of Millwall

Match Ratings
1.Dale Anderton (GK)
6
2.Kevin Thielemann (DEF)yellow card
6
3.Adriano Myrtaj (DEF)
6
4.Ivan Bridge (DEF)
6
5.Jack Promes (DEF)
6
6.Brian Newton (MID)
7
7.Syd Deane (MID)goal scored
9
8.Chris Johnson (MID)
7
9.Ruel Gascoigne (ATT)
6
10.Nick Roberts (ATT)yellow card
6
11.Jacob Fletcher (ATT)yellow card
6
 
12.James Perry (DEF)
0
13.Duncan Woodcock (MID)
0
14.Spencer Prior (DEF)
0

1.Phil Mccann (GK)
8
2.Kemal Fletcher (DEF)yellow card
5
3.Noel Duberry (DEF)
6
4.Alberto Romero (DEF)
7
5.Gavin Dalglish (DEF)
6
6.Bill Gilchrist (MID)
7
7.Tony Elliott (MID)
6
8.Greg Sinclair (MID)
7
9.Marcus Drake (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Carl Owen (ATT)
6
11.Adrian Impey (ATT)
6
 
12.Paolo Dyer (MID)
0
13.Fernando Mario Hodouto (MID)
0
14.Stan Wainwright (GK)
0