Match Report
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at New York Stadium where Rotherham United play Juventus in this first of two leg MWF Europa Cup game. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Rotherham United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Juventus appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Rotherham United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Juventus appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0Juventus kick off!
8.03
0-0Morten Nielsen controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rodolfo Merino. Rodolfo Merino kicks a strong pass forward to Elbekay Fertout. Elbekay Fertout goes all the way! Elbekay Fertout cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
9.17
Tom Roussel knocks the ball forward to Amine Amrani. Amine Amrani goes all the way! Amine Amrani shows great control and tries a shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
15.01
0-0Juventus are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Rotherham United's defence.
18.20
0-0Lehisa Ogawa chips the ball to his team mate, Daniel Gneki Guié. Daniel Gneki Guié passes the ball forward to Ole Gunnar El-Fakiri. Ole Gunnar El-Fakiri knocks the ball forward to Elbekay Fertout but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
20.35
Lehisa Ogawa makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nahuel Quiroz. Nahuel Quiroz knocks the ball forward to Elbekay Fertout. Elbekay Fertout knocks in a cross ball towards Amine Amrani. Amine Amrani is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's miles wide!
22.14
0-0Yann Liechti makes a simple pass to Peter Novak. Peter Novak makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Paolo Franchi. Paolo Franchi sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Silvio Salazar easily smothers it!
27.02
Tom Roussel makes a beautiful solo run. Tom Roussel controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Amine Amrani. Amine Amrani shoots from just inside the box but it goes wide for a goal kick.
28.24
Claudio Stendardo chips the ball to his team mate, Rabiu Babayaro. Rabiu Babayaro goes all the way! Rabiu Babayaro shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It curls slightly but Silvio Salazar manages to gather it comfortably.
30.22
Tom Roussel makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Amine Amrani. Amine Amrani makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Elbekay Fertout but he's offside!
34.17
0-0Johan Braine makes a simple pass to Claudio Stendardo. Claudio Stendardo kicks a strong pass forward to Rabiu Babayaro. Rabiu Babayaro knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Silvio Salazar who gathers it comfortably.
38.51
Peter Novak sees a break and surges forward. Peter Novak whips in a cross ball towards Rabiu Babayaro. Rabiu Babayaro powers a header at goal. Silvio Salazar manages to gather it comfortably.
39.29
0-1Claudio Stendardo kicks a strong pass forward to Giampietro Agostini. Giampietro Agostini lofts in a cross ball towards Rabiu Babayaro. Rabiu Babayaro directs the ball goalwards with his head. Silvio Salazar is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
45.00
0-1Yann Liechti barges into Elbekay Fertout. The referee calls over Yann Liechti and shows him a yellow card! Elbekay Fertout hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
Rotherham United kick off!
53.24
Daniel Gneki Guié deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ole Gunnar El-Fakiri. Ole Gunnar El-Fakiri shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Daniel Meza easily smothers it!
55.04
Yann Liechti takes it forward alone. Yann Liechti knocks the ball to his team mate, Paolo Franchi. Paolo Franchi whips in a cross ball towards Rabiu Babayaro. Rabiu Babayaro flicks the ball with his head. Magnificent save by Silvio Salazar!
57.46
Nahuel Quiroz makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ole Gunnar El-Fakiri. Ole Gunnar El-Fakiri knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Dragan Tomacic.
59.24
Morten Nielsen chips the ball to his team mate, Daniel Gneki Guié. Daniel Gneki Guié knocks the ball to his team mate, Amine Amrani. Amine Amrani knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
61.19
Dragan Tomacic kicks a strong pass forward to Claudio Stendardo. Claudio Stendardo passes the ball forward to Giampietro Agostini. Giampietro Agostini makes a probing pass to Rabiu Babayaro but he's offside!
66.55
Elias Koller kicks a strong pass forward to Tom Roussel. Tom Roussel knocks the ball forward to Amine Amrani. Amine Amrani shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
67.35
Yann Liechti sees a break and surges forward. Yann Liechti chips the ball to his team mate, Rabiu Babayaro. Rabiu Babayaro shoots from 25 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
69.27
Yann Liechti makes a simple pass to Peter Novak. Peter Novak threads the ball through to Paolo Franchi. Paolo Franchi lofts in a cross ball towards Giampietro Agostini. Giampietro Agostini connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's there!! Silvio Salazar has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
77.51
0-2Ruggero Proietti catches Rodolfo Merino on the ankles. Ruggero Proietti is warned by the referee! Rodolfo Merino stretches but gets up unharmed.
79.41
Tom Roussel kicks a strong pass forward to Amine Amrani. Amine Amrani goes all the way! Amine Amrani tries a spectacular strike but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
81.56
Elias Koller makes a probing pass to Tom Roussel. Tom Roussel passes the ball forward to Amine Amrani. Amine Amrani goes all the way! Amine Amrani cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Amine Amrani scores for Rotherham United!!
84.11
Ruggero Proietti makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rabiu Babayaro. Rabiu Babayaro finds some space and shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
87.27
Lehisa Ogawa deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rodolfo Merino. Rodolfo Merino controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Amine Amrani. Amine Amrani plays a perfect one-two with Elbekay Fertout and rushes in on goal... Amine Amrani shoots from just inside the box. It's miles wide!
90.00
Claudio Stendardo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Paolo Franchi. Paolo Franchi knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Lehisa Ogawa.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
2
6
Shots off Target
7
2
Offsides
3
1
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
56.8%
43.2%
Play Area
25.9%
43.2%
30.9%
Scorers