Match Report


Rotherham UnitedRotherham United     AFC Rushden & DiamondsAFC Rushden & Diamonds
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Phil MccannP. Mccann55
G
1captain
G
68Roy MoelikerR. Moeliker
Kemal FletcherK. Fletcher65
D
2
D
57Alec MortonA. Morton
Noel DuberryN. Duberry62
D
3
D
55Ledley PriestleyL. Priestley
Alberto RomeroA. Romero61
D
4
D
54Martin RedknappM. Redknapp
Gavin DalglishG. Dalglish57
D
5
M
67Chris ClemenceC. Clemence
Bill GilchristB. Gilchrist66
M
6
M
66Gary DrydenG. Dryden
Tony ElliottT. Elliott60
M
captain7
M
57Tommy PriorT. Prior
Greg SinclairG. Sinclair58
M
8
M
55Neil GreigN. Greig
Marcus DrakeM. Drake65
A
9
M
49Martin LightfootM. Lightfoot
Carl OwenC. Owen63
A
10
A
67Jacob PowellJ. Powell
Adrian ImpeyA. Impey58
A
11
A
64Ben PlowrightB. Plowright
 
Paolo DyerP. Dyer57
M
12
A
60Aaron CookeA. Cooke
Fernando Mario HodoutoF. Hodouto57
M
13
A
60Omer MilliganO. Milligan
Stan WainwrightS. Wainwright54
G
14
A
57Billy DeanB. Dean

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at New York Stadium where Rotherham United play host to AFC Rushden & Diamonds. A crowd of 8,628 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Rotherham United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while AFC Rushden & Diamonds appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Today's match is refereed by Malcolm Benali.


0.00
Rotherham United start the match!
6.04
Bill Gilchrist threads a neat ball through to Marcus Drake. Marcus Drake tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Great keeping!
8.50
Martin Redknapp makes a probing pass to Neil Greig. Neil Greig deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ben Plowright. Ben Plowright knocks in a cross ball towards Jacob Powell. Jacob Powell heads the ball goalwards but somehow Phil Mccann manages to keep it out.
22.34
Bill Gilchrist controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Marcus Drake. Marcus Drake shoots from long range. The ball comes in low, but Roy Moeliker effortlessly smothers it!
24.13
Marcus Drake clumsily knocks into Martin Redknapp. The referee warns Marcus Drake to calm down! Martin Redknapp stretches but gets up unharmed.
30.59
Martin Lightfoot advances with the ball. Martin Lightfoot knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Jacob Powell is offside!
32.52
Greg Sinclair comes in with a late challenge on Gary Dryden. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Gary Dryden hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
33.46
Greg Sinclair threads the ball through to Adrian Impey. Adrian Impey cuts inside the box! Some silky footwork from Adrian Impey provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it flies just wide!
36.10
Greg Sinclair kicks a strong pass forward to Carl Owen. Carl Owen knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Roy Moeliker who gathers it comfortably.
38.46
Noel Duberry chips the ball to his team mate, Greg Sinclair. Greg Sinclair flicks a high pass forward. Carl Owen controls it well on his chest. Carl Owen knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Roy Moeliker who gathers it comfortably.
40.51
Tony Elliott threads a neat ball through to Carl Owen. Carl Owen lofts in a cross ball towards Adrian Impey. Adrian Impey directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Rotherham United appear unchanged since the first half. AFC Rushden & Diamonds also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
AFC Rushden & Diamonds kick off!
47.09
Martin Redknapp hacks Carl Owen from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Carl Owen stretches but gets up unharmed.
48.52
Ledley Priestley catches Adrian Impey on the ankles. Ledley Priestley is warned by the referee! Adrian Impey grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
54.16
Martin Redknapp plays the ball forward to Martin Lightfoot. Martin Lightfoot takes it forward alone. Martin Lightfoot shoots from outside the area but Phil Mccann reads it well. Nice save!
57.28
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
59.41
Martin Lightfoot makes a probing pass to Ben Plowright. Ben Plowright makes a simple pass, allowing Jacob Powell to run into the box. Some silky footwork from Jacob Powell provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
63.23
Kemal Fletcher hits a low pass to Greg Sinclair. Greg Sinclair knocks the ball to his team mate, Marcus Drake. Marcus Drake lofts in a cross ball towards Adrian Impey. Adrian Impey is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
73.05
Bill Gilchrist threads a neat ball through to Marcus Drake. Marcus Drake controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Adrian Impey through on goal. Adrian Impey shows great control and tries a shot on goal but somehow Roy Moeliker manages to keep it out.
75.01
Bill Gilchrist barges into Neil Greig. The referee calls over Bill Gilchrist and shows him a yellow card! Neil Greig stretches but gets up unharmed.
77.01
AFC Rushden & Diamonds have made a substitution with Omer Milligan replacing Gary Dryden .
81.38
Ledley Priestley hits a low pass to Chris Clemence. Chris Clemence deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ben Plowright. Ben Plowright knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
83.33
Greg Sinclair makes a simple pass to Adrian Impey. Adrian Impey lofts in a cross ball towards Carl Owen. Carl Owen connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Solid save from Roy Moeliker.
85.24
Alberto Romero receives the ball from a throw-in from Gavin Dalglish. Alberto Romero flicks the ball to his team mate, Tony Elliott. Tony Elliott flicks the ball to his team mate, Adrian Impey. Adrian Impey sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
90.00
Tony Elliott makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Marcus Drake. Marcus Drake knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Rotherham United

AFC Rushden & Diamonds
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
6
3
Shots off Target
2
0
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
3
2
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
53.1%
46.9%
Play Area
25.9%
46.9%
27.2%

Scorers
Adrian Impey 41, 63
Jacob Powell 59

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Adrian Impey of Rotherham United

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

1.Roy Moeliker (GK)
7
2.Alec Morton (DEF)
6
3.Ledley Priestley (DEF)
6
4.Martin Redknapp (DEF)yellow card
6
5.Chris Clemence (MID)
6
6.Gary Dryden (MID)
6
7.Tommy Prior (MID)
6
8.Neil Greig (MID)
6
9.Martin Lightfoot (MID)
7
10.Jacob Powell (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Ben Plowright (ATT)
7
 
12.Aaron Cooke (ATT)
0
13.Omer Milligan (ATT)
6
14.Billy Dean (ATT)
0