Match Report


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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at New York Stadium where Rotherham United play host to Chesterfield. A crowd of 4,135 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Rotherham United and Chesterfield are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Marcus Woodcock.


0.00
The first half starts with Rotherham United kicking off!
15.51
Mervin Woodcock hits a low pass to Neil McNeill. Neil McNeill finds some space and shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
16.08
Alan Burgess kicks a strong pass forward to Neil McNeill. Neil McNeill controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Garcia Duque Urso. Garcia Duque Urso threads a neat ball through to Warren Lampard. Warren Lampard side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Magnificent block by Tony Davis!
21.18
Mansour Chabbert clumsily knocks into Mervin Woodcock. The referee calls over Mansour Chabbert and shows him a yellow card! Mervin Woodcock hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
22.29
Neil McNeill takes it forward alone. Neil McNeill knocks the ball to his team mate, Harvey Southgate. Some silky footwork from Harvey Southgate provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but somehow Matthias Will manages to keep it out.
24.31
Harry Grant flicks a high pass forward. Tommy Prior holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Tommy Prior controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's miles wide!
26.55
Mansour Chabbert takes it forward alone. Mansour Chabbert puts a great ball through but Tommy Prior is slow coming back. It's an easy decision for the linesman. Offside!
28.22
Mervin Woodcock knocks the ball forward to Garcia Duque Urso. Garcia Duque Urso sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Matthias Will is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
34.48
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
36.28
Tony Davis catches Edmundo Gutierrez on the ankles. Tony Davis is warned by the referee! Edmundo Gutierrez stretches but gets up unharmed.
39.33
Tony Davis threads a neat ball through to Anton Erler. Anton Erler knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to James Winterburn who gathers it comfortably.
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. Chesterfield also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Chesterfield start the second half!
48.57
Ian Morris threads a neat ball through to Neil McNeill. Neil McNeill chips the ball to his team mate, Harvey Southgate. Harvey Southgate threads the ball through to Warren Lampard but he's offside!
54.43
Edmundo Gutierrez flicks a high pass forward. Garcia Duque Urso collects the pass. Garcia Duque Urso sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies just wide!
61.22
Harvey Southgate comes in with a late challenge on Harry Grant. Harvey Southgate is shown the yellow card! Harry Grant hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
65.55
Aaron Armstrong flicks the ball to his team mate, Anton Erler. Anton Erler shoots from distance but it's a lousy effort!
67.44
Harvey Southgate knocks the ball forward to Warren Lampard. Warren Lampard advances inside the box! Warren Lampard shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Rotherham United!
73.11
Alan Burgess makes a simple pass to Mervin Woodcock. Without breaking stride, Mervin Woodcock plays the ball forward to Warren Lampard. Warren Lampard controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
77.03
Rotherham United have made 2 substitutions with Del Westwood replacing Warren Lampard and Neil Ball replacing Ian Morris .
78.07
Alan Burgess passes the ball forward to Mervin Woodcock. With a delightful solo run, Mervin Woodcock stretches the opposition's defence. Mervin Woodcock controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Matthias Will with no chance!! Goal for Rotherham United!
89.18
Edmundo Gutierrez makes a simple pass to Garcia Duque Urso. Garcia Duque Urso shoots from 25 yards. Magnificent save by Matthias Will!
90.00
Neil Ball plays a long ball forward. Edmundo Gutierrez deftly passes the ball to Del Westwood, releasing him through on goal. Del Westwood makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it rises well off target!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
4
0
Shots on Target
7
0
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
73%
27%
Play Area
24.3%
48.6%
27%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Warren Lampard of Rotherham United

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

1.Matthias Will (GK)
6
2.Alfred Bould (DEF)
6
3.Mansour Chabbert (DEF)yellow card
5
4.Paul Mccall (DEF)
6
5.Anthony Granville (DEF)
6
6.Tony Davis (MID)
6
7.Aaron Armstrong (MID)
6
8.Harry Grant (MID)
6
9.Alex Fialdini (ATT)
6
10.Tommy Prior (ATT)
6
11.Anton Erler (ATT)
6
 
12.Richard Sherwood (ATT)
0
13.Ugo Harrison (ATT)
0
14.Jacob Clarke (GK)
0