Match Report


Rotherham UnitedRotherham United     Bristol RoversBristol Rovers
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
James WinterburnJ. Winterburn55
G
1captain
G
55Lauren Bisan-E. SouchardL. Souchard
Alan BurgessA. Burgess66
D
2
D
61Duncan ArmstrongD. Armstrong
Ian MorrisI. Morris61
D
captain3
D
59Phil CampbellP. Campbell
Les WiltordL. Wiltord56
D
4
D
56Adam OwenA. Owen
Craig PattersonC. Patterson53
D
5
D
49Noel LawrenceN. Lawrence
Neil McNeillN. McNeill64
M
6
M
63Sékou Irié Bi SéhiS. Irié Bi Séhi
Mervin WoodcockM. Woodcock58
M
7
M
60Antonio ReyA. Rey
Edmundo GutierrezE. Gutierrez52
M
8
M
54Richard HitchcockR. Hitchcock
Harvey SouthgateH. Southgate57
A
9
M
54Steve MowbrayS. Mowbray
Warren LampardW. Lampard55
A
10
A
63Simón RomeroS. Romero
Garcia Duque UrsoG. Urso50
A
11
A
61Pontus PartinP. Partin
 
Kelvin NaylorK. Naylor52
M
12
A
55Mike BoltonM. Bolton
Neil BallN. Ball51
G
13
M
47Yyvind BratsethY. Bratseth
Del WestwoodD. Westwood49
M
14
M
45Nick HitchcockN. Hitchcock

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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at New York Stadium where Rotherham United play host to Bristol Rovers. A crowd of 4,498 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Rotherham United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Bristol Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Mervin Taylor.


0.00
Bristol Rovers kick off and get the first half underway!
2.26
Richard Hitchcock flicks a high ball forward to Pontus Partin who takes it down. Pontus Partin knocks in a cross ball towards Sékou Irié Bi Séhi. Sékou Irié Bi Séhi makes a deft header. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
12.05
Edmundo Gutierrez sees Neil McNeill in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Neil McNeill hits a low pass to Edmundo Gutierrez. Edmundo Gutierrez takes a shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
18.07
Adam Owen hacks Neil McNeill from behind! Adam Owen is warned by the referee! Neil McNeill hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
20.02
Antonio Rey makes a simple pass to Pontus Partin. Pontus Partin shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice save!
24.25
Duncan Armstrong hits a low pass to Antonio Rey. Antonio Rey makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Pontus Partin. Pontus Partin lofts in a cross ball towards Simón Romero. Simón Romero gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Magnificent save by James Winterburn!
30.09
Steve Mowbray brings the ball forward. Steve Mowbray shoots from outside the area. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
33.08
Antonio Rey laces a through ball forward to Simón Romero. Simón Romero kicks a strong pass forward to Sékou Irié Bi Séhi but the referee indicates it's offside!
36.14
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
39.05
Adam Owen sees Noel Lawrence in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Noel Lawrence advances with the ball. Noel Lawrence knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to James Winterburn who gathers it comfortably.
44.12
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

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. Bristol Rovers appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The second half starts with Rotherham United kicking off!
47.00
Craig Patterson flicks a high pass forward. Ian Morris collects the pass. Ian Morris runs straight at the opposition's defence. Ian Morris threads a neat ball through to Mervin Woodcock. Mervin Woodcock side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
60.09
Mervin Woodcock controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Del Westwood. Del Westwood knocks in a cross ball towards Harvey Southgate. With a superhuman jump, Harvey Southgate connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Harvey Southgate scores for Rotherham United!!
65.49
Les Wiltord kicks a strong pass forward to Mervin Woodcock. Mervin Woodcock decides to run forward with the ball. Mervin Woodcock shoots from 25 yards. It curls slightly but Lauren Bisan-E. Souchard manages to gather it.
66.24
Neil McNeill flicks a high ball forward to Warren Lampard who takes it down. Warren Lampard knocks in a cross ball towards Mervin Woodcock. Mervin Woodcock makes a deft header but it is miles over!
69.35
Sékou Irié Bi Séhi catches Neil McNeill on the ankles. The referee calls over Sékou Irié Bi Séhi and warns him to calm down! Neil McNeill runs off the knock.
71.20
Mervin Woodcock flicks a high ball forward to Garcia Duque Urso who takes it down. Garcia Duque Urso finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies well off target!
77.21
Rotherham United have made a substitution with Neil Ball replacing Ian Morris .
78.23
Phil Campbell sees Sékou Irié Bi Séhi in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Sékou Irié Bi Séhi chips the ball to his team mate, Pontus Partin. Pontus Partin whips in a cross ball towards Richard Hitchcock. Richard Hitchcock outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it goes wide for a goal kick.
81.19
With vision, Mervin Woodcock picks a pass forward to Garcia Duque Urso. Garcia Duque Urso knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Phil Campbell.
84.18
Mervin Woodcock hacks Duncan Armstrong from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Duncan Armstrong hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
With imagination, Mervin Woodcock laces a weighted ball forward to Harvey Southgate. Harvey Southgate controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Rotherham United

Bristol Rovers
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
4
3
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
51.4%
48.6%
Play Area
28.6%
48.6%
22.9%

Scorers
Edmundo Gutierrez 12
Mervin Woodcock 47
Harvey Southgate 60
Sékou Irié Bi Séhi 2

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Mervin Woodcock of Rotherham United

Match Ratings
1.James Winterburn (GK)
7
2.Alan Burgess (DEF)
6
3.Ian Morris (DEF)
7
4.Les Wiltord (DEF)
7
5.Craig Patterson (DEF)
6
6.Neil McNeill (MID)
7
7.Mervin Woodcock (MID)goal scoredyellow card
9
8.Edmundo Gutierrez (MID)goal scored
8
9.Harvey Southgate (ATT)goal scored
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)
7

1.Lauren Bisan-E. Souchard (GK)
6
2.Duncan Armstrong (DEF)
6
3.Phil Campbell (DEF)
6
4.Adam Owen (DEF)
6
5.Noel Lawrence (DEF)
6
6.Sékou Irié Bi Séhi (MID)goal scored
8
7.Antonio Rey (MID)
6
8.Richard Hitchcock (MID)
6
9.Steve Mowbray (MID)
6
10.Simón Romero (ATT)
6
11.Pontus Partin (ATT)
7
 
12.Mike Bolton (ATT)
0
13.Yyvind Bratseth (MID)
0
14.Nick Hitchcock (MID)
0