Match Report
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Match Report
Hail stones bounce on the pitch here at The New Den where Millwall play host to Tottenham Hotspur. A crowd of 9,918 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Millwall and Tottenham Hotspur are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Eoin Keane.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Millwall and Tottenham Hotspur are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Eoin Keane.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Tottenham Hotspur kick off!
2.57
0-0Showing fabulous composure, Jean Francois Barul picks a pass forward to Greg Formon. Greg Formon lofts in a cross ball towards Jaap van Veen. Jaap van Veen makes a deft header. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
6.35
Jean Francois Barul chips the ball to his team mate, Jaap van Veen. Jaap van Veen runs straight at the defence! Jaap van Veen takes a shot at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
15.12
0-0Jean Francois Barul kicks a strong pass forward to Jaap van Veen. Jaap van Veen knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
16.54
0-0Brendan Deane flicks a high pass forward. Jaap van Veen holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jaap van Veen whips in a cross ball towards Rodrigo Tavares. Rodrigo Tavares makes a convincing header but is denied by Dale Anderton. Excellent save.
20.49
0-0Jermaine Mason makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jean Francois Barul. Jean Francois Barul makes a probing pass to Rodrigo Tavares. Rodrigo Tavares lofts in a cross ball towards Jaap van Veen. Adriano Myrtaj comes in with a late challenge on Jaap van Veen. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
26.18
0-0The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
28.02
0-0Adriano Myrtaj knocks the ball to his team mate, Chris Johnson. Chris Johnson flicks a high ball forward to Ruel Gascoigne who takes it down. Ruel Gascoigne kicks a strong pass forward to Jacob Fletcher but the referee indicates it's offside!
30.03
Nwankwo Middleton flicks a high pass forward. Jaap van Veen collects the pass. Jaap van Veen whips in a cross ball towards Greg Formon. Greg Formon makes a convincing header. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Great save!
33.25
Brian Newton chips the ball to his team mate, Ruel Gascoigne. Ruel Gascoigne tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies well off target!
34.21
Jean Francois Barul makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Greg Formon. Greg Formon whips in a cross ball towards Rodrigo Tavares. Rodrigo Tavares makes a convincing header but it whistles just wide of the post!
38.10
Jean Francois Barul makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jaap van Veen. Jaap van Veen shoots from 20 yards but Dale Anderton reads it well. Excellent save!
39.20
Nwankwo Middleton deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Greg Formon. Greg Formon plays a scrappy one-two with Jaap van Veen and stumbles forward towards the goal... Greg Formon side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
40.21
Jack Promes flicks the ball to his team mate, Syd Deane. Syd Deane runs straight at the opposition's defence. Syd Deane deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ruel Gascoigne but the linesman indicates offside!
45.00
0-1Darren Matthews controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jean Francois Barul. Jean Francois Barul advances with the ball. Jean Francois Barul passes the ball forward to Jaap van Veen. Jaap van Veen comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Millwall appear unchanged since the first half. Tottenham Hotspur also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Millwall kick off and get the second half underway!
49.11
Syd Deane deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jacob Fletcher. Jacob Fletcher shoots from long range. It's miles wide!
55.30
Adriano Myrtaj receives the ball from a throw-in from Kevin Thielemann. Adriano Myrtaj sees Brian Newton in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Brian Newton flicks a high ball forward to Ruel Gascoigne who takes it down. Ruel Gascoigne sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Ruel Gascoigne scores for Millwall!!
59.21
Jean Francois Barul kicks a strong pass forward to Jaap van Veen. Jaap van Veen knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
66.45
Camel Bourmaud flicks the ball to his team mate, Nwankwo Middleton. Nwankwo Middleton flicks a high pass forward. Rodrigo Tavares controls it well on his chest. Rodrigo Tavares sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but somehow Dale Anderton manages to keep it out.
67.59
Nwankwo Middleton hits a low pass to Jaap van Veen. Jaap van Veen whips in a cross ball towards Rodrigo Tavares. With a superhuman jump, Rodrigo Tavares connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Dale Anderton effortlessly picks it out of the air!
71.38
Darren Vernazza plays the ball forward to Jean Francois Barul. Jean Francois Barul deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rodrigo Tavares. Rodrigo Tavares shoots from distance but somehow Dale Anderton manages to keep it out.
72.27
1-1Darren Vernazza hacks Syd Deane from behind! The referee brings Darren Vernazza to one side and gives him a warning! Syd Deane stretches but gets up unharmed.
77.36
Brendan Deane passes the ball forward to Rodrigo Tavares. Rodrigo Tavares knocks in a cross ball towards Jaap van Veen. Jaap van Veen heads the ball goalwards. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
81.40
Tottenham Hotspur are dictating the run of play here today.
83.33
1-2Brendan Deane hacks Brian Newton from behind! Brendan Deane is warned by the referee! Brian Newton carries on, but is struggling a bit.
90.00
Darren Vernazza chips the ball to his team mate, Jean Francois Barul. Jean Francois Barul sees Jaap van Veen in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jaap van Veen knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ivan Bridge.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
1
8
Shots off Target
2
4
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
32.4%
67.6%
Play Area
36.5%
44.6%
18.9%
Scorers
| Ruel Gascoigne 55 | Jaap van Veen 45, 77 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Jaap van Veen of Tottenham Hotspur |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Dale Anderton (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Kevin Thielemann (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Adriano Myrtaj (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Ivan Bridge (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Jack Promes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Brian Newton (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Syd Deane (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Chris Johnson (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Ruel Gascoigne (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 10. | Nick Roberts (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Jacob Fletcher (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | James Perry (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Duncan Woodcock (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Spencer Prior (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Oleh Kravtsov (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Darren Matthews (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Camel Bourmaud (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Darren Vernazza (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Jermaine Mason (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Nwankwo Middleton (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Jean Francois Barul (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Brendan Deane (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Jaap van Veen (ATT) | | 9 |
| 10. | Rodrigo Tavares (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Greg Formon (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Craig Greening (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Isaiah Gordon (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Alberto Tagliaferri (ATT) | 0 | |