Match Report


Rotherham UnitedRotherham United     Blackburn RoversBlackburn Rovers
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
James WinterburnJ. Winterburn55
G
1
G
69Jonas BierhoffJ. Bierhoff
Alan BurgessA. Burgess66
D
2
D
68Abel NevesA. Neves
Ian MorrisI. Morris61
D
captain3captain
D
67Ricardo AndresR. Andres
Les WiltordL. Wiltord56
D
4
D
63Brenny StroeveB. Stroeve
Craig PattersonC. Patterson53
D
5
D
51Edgar PostigaE. Postiga
Neil McNeillN. McNeill64
M
6
M
72Arturo RamirezA. Ramirez
Mervin WoodcockM. Woodcock58
M
7
M
68Mark TalanM. Talan
Edmundo GutierrezE. Gutierrez52
M
8
M
56Craig HendryC. Hendry
Harvey SouthgateH. Southgate57
A
9
A
73Alassan DaboA. Dabo
Warren LampardW. Lampard55
A
10
A
69Artur LopesA. Lopes
Garcia Duque UrsoG. Urso50
A
11
A
45Stuart WainwrightS. Wainwright
 
Kelvin NaylorK. Naylor52
M
12
D
42Warren PearsonW. Pearson
Neil BallN. Ball51
G
13
M
41Alan PallisterA. Pallister
Del WestwoodD. Westwood49
M
14
M
34Greg JosephG. Joseph

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Match Report
Snow falls gently from the overcast sky here at New York Stadium where Rotherham United play host to Blackburn Rovers. A crowd of 4,559 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Rotherham United and Blackburn Rovers are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Mervin Taylor.


0.00
Blackburn Rovers kick off the first half!
4.23
Alan Burgess makes a probing pass to Neil McNeill. Neil McNeill passes the ball forward to Warren Lampard. Warren Lampard knocks the ball forward to Garcia Duque Urso but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
9.07
Ricardo Andres knocks the ball forward to Craig Hendry. Craig Hendry flicks a high pass forward. Arturo Ramirez controls it well on his chest. Arturo Ramirez rushes past Mervin Woodcock! Arturo Ramirez looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it flies just wide!
14.18
Brenny Stroeve takes it forward alone. Brenny Stroeve threads a neat ball through to Arturo Ramirez. Arturo Ramirez passes the ball forward to Artur Lopes. Artur Lopes makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
18.08
Artur Lopes chips the ball to his team mate, Alassan Dabo. Alassan Dabo threads the ball through to Arturo Ramirez but he's offside!
21.08
Ricardo Andres passes the ball forward to Mark Talan. Mark Talan runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Mark Talan plays a one-two with Artur Lopes and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Mark Talan provides some space. He shoots at goal. It curls slightly but James Winterburn manages to gather it.
26.02
Edmundo Gutierrez brings the ball forward. Edmundo Gutierrez shoots from outside the area but it flies just off target!
30.10
Les Wiltord threads a neat ball through to Edmundo Gutierrez. Edmundo Gutierrez threads a neat ball through to Harvey Southgate. Harvey Southgate whips in a cross ball towards Warren Lampard. With a superhuman jump, Warren Lampard connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
34.54
Edmundo Gutierrez clumsily knocks into Ricardo Andres. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Ricardo Andres stretches but gets up unharmed.
38.49
Craig Patterson barges into Alassan Dabo. The referee warns Craig Patterson to calm down! Alassan Dabo stretches but gets up unharmed.
40.17
Abel Neves receives the ball from a throw-in from Brenny Stroeve. Abel Neves sees Arturo Ramirez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Arturo Ramirez takes it forward alone. Arturo Ramirez cuts inside the box! Arturo Ramirez side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
45.00
Ian Morris makes a probing pass to Neil McNeill. Neil McNeill passes the ball forward to Warren Lampard. Warren Lampard sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Excellent save!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second 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. Blackburn Rovers appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Rotherham United kick off!
51.28
Mervin Woodcock decides to run forward with the ball. Mervin Woodcock takes it forward alone. Mervin Woodcock shoots from 25 yards. Good keeping from Jonas Bierhoff as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
52.57
Corner kick to Rotherham United. Mervin Woodcock chips it out wide. Arturo Ramirez reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
54.50
Alan Burgess knocks the ball to his team mate, Mervin Woodcock. Mervin Woodcock flicks a high pass forward to Garcia Duque Urso who brings the ball under control. Garcia Duque Urso advances inside the box! Garcia Duque Urso looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
57.32
Craig Hendry knocks the ball forward to Stuart Wainwright. Stuart Wainwright plays a sublime one-two with Arturo Ramirez and races in on goal... Stuart Wainwright makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it is shockingly off target!
59.46
Arturo Ramirez brings the ball forward. Arturo Ramirez makes a great pass forward. Stuart Wainwright runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
60.12
Blackburn Rovers have made 3 substitutions with Warren Pearson replacing Edgar Postiga, Alan Pallister replacing Mark Talan and Greg Joseph replacing Artur Lopes .
65.21
Les Wiltord sees a break and surges forward. Les Wiltord brings the ball forward. Les Wiltord shoots from distance but Jonas Bierhoff is on top of it.
72.43
Mervin Woodcock hacks Alan Pallister from behind! The referee calls over Mervin Woodcock and shows him a yellow card! Alan Pallister grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
73.20
Mervin Woodcock chips the ball to his team mate, Garcia Duque Urso. Garcia Duque Urso lofts in a cross ball towards Warren Lampard. Warren Lampard finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but Jonas Bierhoff reads it well. Good save!
75.06
Ricardo Andres flicks a high pass forward. Greg Joseph collects the pass. Greg Joseph rushes past Ian Morris! Some awkward footwork from Greg Joseph provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. Magnificent save by James Winterburn!
77.13
Rotherham United have made a substitution with Neil Ball replacing Ian Morris .
83.38
Warren Lampard clumsily knocks into Brenny Stroeve. The referee brings Warren Lampard to one side and gives him a warning! Brenny Stroeve runs off the knock.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Rotherham United

Blackburn Rovers
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
5
4
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
4
0
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
39.1%
60.9%
Play Area
29%
42%
29%

Scorers
Warren Lampard 30
Artur Lopes 14

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Arturo Ramirez of Blackburn Rovers

Match Ratings
1.James Winterburn (GK)
7
2.Alan Burgess (DEF)
6
3.Ian Morris (DEF)
6
4.Les Wiltord (DEF)
7
5.Craig Patterson (DEF)
5
6.Neil McNeill (MID)
6
7.Mervin Woodcock (MID)yellow card
6
8.Edmundo Gutierrez (MID)yellow card
6
9.Harvey Southgate (ATT)
6
10.Warren Lampard (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Garcia Duque Urso (ATT)
6
 
12.Kelvin Naylor (MID)
0
13.Neil Ball (GK)
6
14.Del Westwood (MID)
6

1.Jonas Bierhoff (GK)
7
2.Abel Neves (DEF)
6
3.Ricardo Andres (DEF)
7
4.Brenny Stroeve (DEF)
7
5.Edgar Postiga (DEF)
6
6.Arturo Ramirez (MID)
9
7.Mark Talan (MID)
7
8.Craig Hendry (MID)
6
9.Alassan Dabo (ATT)
6
10.Artur Lopes (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Stuart Wainwright (ATT)
6
 
12.Warren Pearson (DEF)
6
13.Alan Pallister (MID)
6
14.Greg Joseph (MID)
6