Match Report
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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Proact Stadium where Chesterfield play host to Rotherham United. A crowd of 3,983 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Chesterfield and Rotherham United are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Marvin Potts.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Chesterfield and Rotherham United are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Marvin Potts.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Rotherham United kicking off!
3.41
0-0Alex Fialdini knocks the ball to his team mate, Anton Erler. Anton Erler plays a quick one-two with Harry Grant and rushes in on goal... Anton Erler takes a shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
6.04
0-0Tommy Prior chips the ball to his team mate, Anton Erler. Anton Erler makes a great pass forward. Alex Fialdini runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
9.40
Les Wiltord passes the ball forward to Edmundo Gutierrez. Edmundo Gutierrez hits a low pass to Warren Lampard. Warren Lampard controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Good keeping from Matthias Will as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
15.07
Tony Davis flicks a high pass forward. Anton Erler holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Anton Erler tries a spectacular long range effort but James Winterburn reads it well. Nice keeping!
16.00
0-0Anthony Granville plays the ball forward to Anton Erler. Anton Erler threads a neat ball through to Alex Fialdini. Alex Fialdini plays a scrappy one-two with Anton Erler and advances towards the goal... Alex Fialdini tries a spectacular strike but it's a woeful effort!
18.22
Edmundo Gutierrez flicks the ball to his team mate, Neil McNeill. Neil McNeill tries a spectacular long range effort but Matthias Will reads it well. Well saved!
20.16
1-0Aaron Armstrong flicks a high ball forward to Anton Erler who takes it down. Anton Erler tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
27.30
Les Wiltord makes a strong solo run forward. Les Wiltord controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Warren Lampard. Warren Lampard shoots from 25 yards but it's a lousy effort!
32.45
Ian Morris plays the ball forward to Edmundo Gutierrez. Edmundo Gutierrez chips the ball to his team mate, Warren Lampard. Warren Lampard lofts in a cross ball towards Garcia Duque Urso. Garcia Duque Urso directs the ball goalwards with his head. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
33.28
Aaron Armstrong chips the ball to his team mate, Anton Erler. Anton Erler shoots from distance. James Winterburn gathers the ball up comfortably. Good keeping!
34.56
Mansour Chabbert makes a strong solo run forward. Mansour Chabbert makes an attacking run forward. Mansour Chabbert whips in a cross ball towards Anton Erler. Anton Erler is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
36.38
Mansour Chabbert flicks a high ball forward to Tony Davis who takes it down. Tony Davis flicks a high pass forward. Anton Erler holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Anton Erler shoots from 20 yards but it flies just wide!
39.12
Harry Grant threads the ball through to Tony Davis. Tony Davis surges forward with the ball. Tony Davis plays a one-two with Tommy Prior and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Tony Davis provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
42.45
Aaron Armstrong sees a break and surges forward. Aaron Armstrong tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies well off target!
45.00
2-0Neil McNeill barges into Harry Grant. The referee calls over Neil McNeill and shows him a yellow card! Harry Grant runs off the knock.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Chesterfield appear unchanged since the first half. Rotherham United have changed their lineup with Del Westwood replacing Edmundo Gutierrez and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation.
45.00
The whistle blows and Chesterfield get the second half underway!
47.30
2-0Without breaking stride, Neil McNeill plays the ball forward to Garcia Duque Urso. Garcia Duque Urso knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Anthony Granville.
49.49
Mervin Woodcock threads a neat ball through to Harvey Southgate. Harvey Southgate advances inside the box! Harvey Southgate tries a spectacular strike. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
53.18
Paul Mccall threads a neat ball through to Tommy Prior. Tommy Prior knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ian Morris.
55.49
Harry Grant flicks a high pass forward to Tommy Prior who brings the ball under control. Tommy Prior makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alex Fialdini but he's offside!
57.12
Ian Morris sees Neil McNeill in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Neil McNeill makes a simple pass to Warren Lampard. Warren Lampard shoots from 20 yards but it slams into the crowd!
65.35
Paul Mccall makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Harry Grant. Harry Grant kicks a strong pass forward to Anton Erler. Anton Erler knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Craig Patterson.
69.48
Mervin Woodcock threads a neat ball through to Neil McNeill. Neil McNeill flicks a high pass forward. Mervin Woodcock collects the pass. Mervin Woodcock runs straight at the defence! Mervin Woodcock rockets a shot on goal but somehow Matthias Will manages to keep it out.
71.41
Mansour Chabbert kicks a strong pass forward to Harry Grant. Harry Grant sees Anton Erler in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Anton Erler knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
72.29
Neil McNeill hits a low pass to Garcia Duque Urso. Garcia Duque Urso lofts in a cross ball towards Harvey Southgate. Harvey Southgate rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
73.05
Anton Erler barges into Alan Burgess. The referee calls over Anton Erler and shows him a yellow card! Alan Burgess runs off the knock.
75.56
2-1There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
77.13
2-1Rotherham United have made a substitution with Neil Ball replacing Ian Morris .
84.25
Paul Mccall deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tony Davis. Tony Davis passes the ball forward to Alex Fialdini. Alex Fialdini deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Anton Erler but the linesman indicates offside!
85.30
2-1Les Wiltord hacks Tony Davis from behind! The referee warns Les Wiltord to calm down! Tony Davis grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
5
4
Shots off Target
4
4
Offsides
4
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
62.1%
37.9%
Play Area
23%
43.7%
33.3%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Tony Davis of Chesterfield |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Matthias Will (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Alfred Bould (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Mansour Chabbert (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Paul Mccall (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Anthony Granville (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Tony Davis (MID) |  | 9 |
| 7. | Aaron Armstrong (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Harry Grant (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Alex Fialdini (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Tommy Prior (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Anton Erler (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 12. | Richard Sherwood (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Ugo Harrison (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Jacob Clarke (GK) | 0 | |
| 1. | James Winterburn (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Alan Burgess (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Ian Morris (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Les Wiltord (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Craig Patterson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Neil McNeill (MID) | | 6 |
| 7. | Mervin Woodcock (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Edmundo Gutierrez (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Harvey Southgate (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Warren Lampard (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Garcia Duque Urso (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Kelvin Naylor (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Neil Ball (GK) | 6 | |
| 14. | Del Westwood (MID) | 6 | |