Match Report


Rotherham UnitedRotherham United     Bolton WanderersBolton Wanderers
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
James WinterburnJ. Winterburn55
G
1
G
57Brian CraddockB. Craddock
Alan BurgessA. Burgess66
D
2
D
67Peter HitchcockP. Hitchcock
Ian MorrisI. Morris61
D
captain3
D
67Arthur GascoigneA. Gascoigne
Les WiltordL. Wiltord56
D
4
D
51Michael BrittonM. Britton
Craig PattersonC. Patterson53
D
5
D
49Harry McleodH. Mcleod
Neil McNeillN. McNeill64
M
6captain
M
64Dean GrayD. Gray
Edmundo GutierrezE. Gutierrez52
M
7
M
55Riccardo ZitoloR. Zitolo
Kelvin NaylorK. Naylor52
M
8
A
59Francis WrightF. Wright
Harvey SouthgateH. Southgate57
A
9
A
52Dale SummerbeeD. Summerbee
Warren LampardW. Lampard55
A
10
A
51Tommaso BaronioT. Baronio
Garcia Duque UrsoG. Urso50
A
11
A
51Jurgen SedoukiJ. Sedouki
 
Neil BallN. Ball51
G
12
G
52Arno MüllerA. Müller
Del WestwoodD. Westwood49
M
13
M
52Armin MasurA. Masur
Rafael GomesR. Gomes49
A
14
M
50Dean MikeD. Mike

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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at New York Stadium where Rotherham United play host to Bolton Wanderers. A crowd of 4,301 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Rotherham United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Bolton Wanderers appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Neil Adams.


0.00
Rotherham United kick off and get the match underway!
2.42
Neil McNeill hacks Francis Wright from behind! Neil McNeill is given a warning by the referee! Francis Wright hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
4.59
Arthur Gascoigne clumsily knocks into Warren Lampard. The referee brings Arthur Gascoigne to one side and gives him a warning! Warren Lampard stretches but gets up unharmed.
9.42
Riccardo Zitolo runs straight at the opposition's defence. Riccardo Zitolo shoots from 20 yards but it rises well off target!
12.06
Kelvin Naylor takes it forward alone. Kelvin Naylor lofts in a cross ball towards Warren Lampard. Warren Lampard makes a deft header but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
15.03
Kelvin Naylor kicks a strong pass forward to Warren Lampard. Warren Lampard rushes past Harry Mcleod! Warren Lampard muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
21.49
Ian Morris plays the ball forward to Kelvin Naylor. Kelvin Naylor sees space and advances. Kelvin Naylor edges inside the box! Kelvin Naylor shoots from just inside the box. The ball takes a deflection leaving Brian Craddock with no chance!! Goal for Rotherham United!
28.13
Michael Britton threads a neat ball through to Dean Gray. Dean Gray threads a neat ball through to Riccardo Zitolo. Riccardo Zitolo whips in a cross ball towards Dean Gray. Dean Gray makes a convincing header but it is deflected wide by Les Wiltord.
34.18
Kelvin Naylor sees a break and surges forward. Kelvin Naylor knocks in a cross ball towards Harvey Southgate. Harvey Southgate makes a convincing header. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
36.49
Showing composure, Les Wiltord picks a pass forward to Warren Lampard. Warren Lampard chips the ball to his team mate, Garcia Duque Urso. Garcia Duque Urso controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but somehow Brian Craddock manages to keep it out.
39.44
Riccardo Zitolo chips the ball to his team mate, Dean Gray. Dean Gray whips in a cross ball towards Tommaso Baronio. Tommaso Baronio whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
44.55
Ian Morris makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Edmundo Gutierrez. Edmundo Gutierrez advances with the ball. Edmundo Gutierrez knocks the ball forward to Warren Lampard but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
45.00
Harry Mcleod chips the ball to his team mate, Dean Gray. Dean Gray threads a neat ball through to Riccardo Zitolo. Riccardo Zitolo whips in a cross ball towards Dale Summerbee. Dale Summerbee jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. James Winterburn is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!! The new signing has certainly settled in well.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Rotherham United have changed their lineup with Rafael Gomes replacing Kelvin Naylor and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation. Bolton Wanderers appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Bolton Wanderers start the second half!
49.34
Rafael Gomes comes in with a late challenge on Dean Gray. The referee warns Rafael Gomes to calm down! Dean Gray stretches but gets up unharmed.
51.24
Michael Britton threads a neat ball through to Riccardo Zitolo. Riccardo Zitolo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jurgen Sedouki. Jurgen Sedouki shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
54.42
Riccardo Zitolo threads a neat ball through to Francis Wright. Francis Wright plays a quick one-two with Dale Summerbee and rushes in on goal... Francis Wright takes a shot at goal but it's a lousy effort!
59.19
Edmundo Gutierrez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Garcia Duque Urso. Garcia Duque Urso lofts in a cross ball towards Neil McNeill. Neil McNeill rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
61.19
Bolton Wanderers have made a substitution with Armin Masur replacing Dale Summerbee .
63.44
Edmundo Gutierrez threads a neat ball through to Neil McNeill. Neil McNeill makes a simple pass to Warren Lampard. Warren Lampard knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
65.33
Dean Gray hacks Ian Morris from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Ian Morris hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
66.09
Rotherham United are in full control of this game.
67.37
Michael Britton flicks a high pass forward to Arthur Gascoigne who brings the ball under control. Arthur Gascoigne threads a neat ball through to Tommaso Baronio. Tommaso Baronio lofts in a cross ball towards Jurgen Sedouki. With a superhuman jump, Jurgen Sedouki connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it is shockingly off target!
69.07
Tommaso Baronio chips the ball to his team mate, Francis Wright. Francis Wright puts a great ball through. Riccardo Zitolo runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
71.46
Dean Gray flicks a high pass forward. Riccardo Zitolo holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Riccardo Zitolo shoots from 25 yards. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
75.53
Ian Morris makes a probing pass to Edmundo Gutierrez. Edmundo Gutierrez flicks a high pass forward. Rafael Gomes holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Rafael Gomes whips in a cross ball towards Harvey Southgate. Harvey Southgate makes a deft header. What a cracker!! Brian Craddock had no chance!! Goal for Rotherham United!
77.53
Rotherham United have made a substitution with Del Westwood replacing Ian Morris .Bolton Wanderers have made 2 substitutions with Arno Müller replacing Jurgen Sedouki and Dean Mike replacing Peter Hitchcock .
79.36
Neil McNeill chips the ball to his team mate, Harvey Southgate. Harvey Southgate whips in a cross ball towards Garcia Duque Urso. Garcia Duque Urso outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
84.30
Riccardo Zitolo makes a simple pass to Dean Gray. Dean Gray knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
87.12
Les Wiltord flicks a high pass forward to Neil McNeill who brings the ball under control. Neil McNeill flicks the ball to his team mate, Harvey Southgate. Harvey Southgate controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
89.25
Alan Burgess sees a break and surges forward. Alan Burgess runs straight at the defence! Some awkward footwork from Alan Burgess provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it flies wide!
90.00
Del Westwood knocks the ball to his team mate, Neil McNeill. Neil McNeill darts forward. Neil McNeill knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Harvey Southgate is offside!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Rotherham United

Bolton Wanderers
Goals
3
3
Shots on Target
4
5
Shots off Target
6
3
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
57.7%
42.3%
Play Area
30.8%
41%
28.2%

Scorers
Kelvin Naylor 21
Neil McNeill 59
Harvey Southgate 76
Tommaso Baronio 39
Dale Summerbee 45
Riccardo Zitolo 71

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Riccardo Zitolo of Bolton Wanderers

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

1.Brian Craddock (GK)
6
2.Peter Hitchcock (DEF)
6
3.Arthur Gascoigne (DEF)
6
4.Michael Britton (DEF)
6
5.Harry Mcleod (DEF)
6
6.Dean Gray (MID)yellow card
7
7.Riccardo Zitolo (MID)goal scored
9
8.Francis Wright (ATT)
6
9.Dale Summerbee (ATT)goal scored
7
10.Tommaso Baronio (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Jurgen Sedouki (ATT)
6
 
12.Arno Müller (GK)
6
13.Armin Masur (MID)
6
14.Dean Mike (MID)
6