Match Report


Rotherham UnitedRotherham United     BarnsleyBarnsley
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
James WinterburnJ. Winterburn55
G
1
G
66Teddy BanksT. Banks
Alan BurgessA. Burgess66
D
2
D
65Fernando FerreiraF. Ferreira
Ian MorrisI. Morris61
D
captain3
D
56Eddie DavisE. Davis
Les WiltordL. Wiltord56
D
4
D
52Kevin GallacherK. Gallacher
Craig PattersonC. Patterson53
D
5
D
46Matthew SimonsenM. Simonsen
Neil McNeillN. McNeill64
M
6captain
M
57Luke ProctorL. Proctor
Mervin WoodcockM. Woodcock58
M
7
M
49Don MorrisonD. Morrison
Edmundo GutierrezE. Gutierrez52
M
8
M
48Alistair CarragherA. Carragher
Harvey SouthgateH. Southgate57
A
9
A
76Noel MendezN. Mendez
Garcia Duque UrsoG. Urso50
A
10
A
68Michael SkoraM. Skora
Rafael GomesR. Gomes49
A
11
A
62Christophe OuedecC. Ouedec
 
Kelvin NaylorK. Naylor52
M
12
G
64Wes FortuneW. Fortune
Neil BallN. Ball51
G
13
A
59John BurbageJ. Burbage
Del WestwoodD. Westwood49
M
14
G
53Alistair LightfootA. Lightfoot

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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at New York Stadium where Rotherham United play host to Barnsley. A crowd of 4,557 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Rotherham United and Barnsley are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Teddy Green.


0.00
Rotherham United kick off!
6.39
Christophe Ouedec hits a low pass to Noel Mendez. Noel Mendez shoots from 20 yards but it slams into the crowd!
8.18
Craig Patterson makes a probing pass to Edmundo Gutierrez. Edmundo Gutierrez knocks the ball to his team mate, Garcia Duque Urso. Garcia Duque Urso tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies just wide!
10.58
Les Wiltord plays the ball forward to Edmundo Gutierrez. Showing composure, Edmundo Gutierrez plays the ball forward to Mervin Woodcock. Mervin Woodcock flicks a high pass forward. Rafael Gomes controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Rafael Gomes muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
16.26
With a delightful solo run, Edmundo Gutierrez stretches the opposition's defence. Edmundo Gutierrez shoots from long range. Teddy Banks gathers the ball up comfortably. Good save!
18.33
Mervin Woodcock knocks the ball forward to Harvey Southgate. Harvey Southgate knocks in a cross ball towards Neil McNeill. Neil McNeill connects with a diving header. Neil McNeill scores for Rotherham United!!
24.20
Neil McNeill threads the ball through to Garcia Duque Urso. Garcia Duque Urso knocks the ball forward, putting Neil McNeill through on goal. Neil McNeill shoots from just inside the box. Neil McNeill scores for Rotherham United!!
28.11
Luke Proctor brings the ball forward. Luke Proctor whips in a cross ball towards Noel Mendez. Noel Mendez whips the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by James Winterburn. Excellent save.
32.17
Edmundo Gutierrez makes a probing pass to Rafael Gomes. Rafael Gomes knocks in a cross ball towards Harvey Southgate. Harvey Southgate makes a convincing header. The ball takes a deflection leaving Teddy Banks with no chance!! Goal for Rotherham United!
36.35
Mervin Woodcock sees Edmundo Gutierrez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Edmundo Gutierrez plays the ball forward to Harvey Southgate. Harvey Southgate sees Rafael Gomes just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Rafael Gomes side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it flies just off target!
39.06
Michael Skora comes in with a late challenge on Mervin Woodcock. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Mervin Woodcock runs off the knock.
42.50
Don Morrison makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Noel Mendez. Noel Mendez knocks in a cross ball towards Christophe Ouedec. Christophe Ouedec is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. James Winterburn manages to gather it easily.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Rotherham United appear unchanged since the first half. Barnsley also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Barnsley kick off!
47.17
Edmundo Gutierrez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rafael Gomes. Rafael Gomes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Garcia Duque Urso but the linesman indicates offside!
49.09
Alistair Carragher flicks a high pass forward. Noel Mendez holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Noel Mendez puts a great ball through. Luke Proctor runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
54.16
Eddie Davis breaks forward. With intelligent imagination, Eddie Davis plays the ball forward to Luke Proctor. Luke Proctor knocks in a cross ball towards Noel Mendez. Noel Mendez is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
57.12
Don Morrison flicks a high pass forward to Alistair Carragher who brings the ball under control. Alistair Carragher tries a spectacular long range effort but it is tipped over by James Winterburn.
58.07
It's a corner kick. Luke Proctor kicks a low ball in to towards the near post. Kevin Gallacher rockets a shot on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
60.30
Rafael Gomes barges into Alistair Carragher. Rafael Gomes is warned by the referee! Alistair Carragher runs off the knock.
63.32
Eddie Davis kicks a strong pass forward to Christophe Ouedec. Christophe Ouedec shoots from long range but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
65.53
Ian Morris hacks Noel Mendez from behind! The referee brings Ian Morris to one side and gives him a warning! Noel Mendez runs off the knock.
67.25
Edmundo Gutierrez knocks the ball forward to Harvey Southgate. Harvey Southgate shoots from long range but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
69.30
Edmundo Gutierrez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Harvey Southgate. Harvey Southgate finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
73.29
Ian Morris knocks the ball to his team mate, Alan Burgess. Alan Burgess threads a neat ball through to Garcia Duque Urso. Garcia Duque Urso lofts in a cross ball towards Rafael Gomes. Rafael Gomes heads the ball goalwards. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent save!
75.06
Fernando Ferreira makes a simple pass to Michael Skora. Michael Skora knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
77.23
Rotherham United have made 2 substitutions with Del Westwood replacing Garcia Duque Urso and Neil Ball replacing Ian Morris .
78.27
Alistair Carragher flicks a high pass forward. Noel Mendez collects the pass. Noel Mendez shoots from 25 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
79.26
Don Morrison deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Noel Mendez. Noel Mendez rushes past Edmundo Gutierrez! Noel Mendez comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 9 yards out but it's well over the bar!
84.21
Fernando Ferreira catches Rafael Gomes on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Rafael Gomes stretches but gets up unharmed.
89.06
Neil McNeill surges forward with the ball. Neil McNeill knocks in a cross ball towards Rafael Gomes. Rafael Gomes shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Rotherham United

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

Possession
57.3%
42.7%
Play Area
24%
49.3%
26.7%

Scorers
Neil McNeill 18, 24
Harvey Southgate 32
Noel Mendez 54

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Neil McNeill of Rotherham United

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

1.Teddy Banks (GK)
6
2.Fernando Ferreira (DEF)yellow card
5
3.Eddie Davis (DEF)
6
4.Kevin Gallacher (DEF)
6
5.Matthew Simonsen (DEF)
6
6.Luke Proctor (MID)
7
7.Don Morrison (MID)
6
8.Alistair Carragher (MID)
6
9.Noel Mendez (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Michael Skora (ATT)yellow card
5
11.Christophe Ouedec (ATT)
6
 
12.Wes Fortune (GK)
0
13.John Burbage (ATT)
0
14.Alistair Lightfoot (GK)
0