Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at New York Stadium where Rotherham United play host to Wigan Athletic. A crowd of 16,481 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Rotherham United and Wigan Athletic are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Ian Matthews.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Rotherham United and Wigan Athletic are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Ian Matthews.
0.00
Rotherham United kick off the first half!
2.23
Nikos Kouris flicks the ball to his team mate, Gavin Kirkland. Gavin Kirkland whips in a cross ball towards Markus Witte. Markus Witte makes a looping header on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
10.14
Hauke Bartsch knocks the ball forward to Seth White. Seth White makes a defence splitting pass to Artur Fernandes. Artur Fernandes shoots from just inside the box. Artur Fernandes scores for Rotherham United!! That brings them level!
14.19
Jean-No‘l Modeste threads a neat ball through to Markus Witte. Markus Witte knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Colin Baird.
21.29
James Oakley knocks the ball forward to Dinu Savu. Dinu Savu threads a neat ball through to Mick Lineker. Mick Lineker whips in a cross ball towards Gavin Kirkland. Gavin Kirkland flicks the ball with his head. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
28.07
Alistair Summerbee flicks a high ball forward to Mick Lineker who takes it down. Mick Lineker knocks in a cross ball towards Mervin Boertien. Mervin Boertien rises majestically and gets a header on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
40.41
Colin Baird knocks the ball to his team mate, Hauke Bartsch. Hauke Bartsch kicks a strong pass forward to Martijn Dijkstra. Martijn Dijkstra knocks in a cross ball towards Artur Fernandes. Artur Fernandes outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Christos Kyriakidis is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
44.13
Nikos Kouris sees a break and surges forward. Nikos Kouris whips in a cross ball towards Markus Witte. Markus Witte powers a header at goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Rotherham United appear unchanged since the first half. Wigan Athletic also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Wigan Athletic kick off!
49.08
Mervin Boertien makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jean-No‘l Modeste. Jean-No‘l Modeste whips in a cross ball towards Mervin Boertien. Mervin Boertien is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
53.24
With imagination, James Oakley laces a through ball forward to Nikos Kouris. Nikos Kouris darts forward. Nikos Kouris knocks in a cross ball towards Mick Lineker. With a superhuman jump, Mick Lineker connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
55.09
Seth White passes the ball forward to Artur Fernandes. Artur Fernandes sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Nice keeping!
57.56
Alessio Ottofaro flicks a high pass forward. Artur Fernandes collects the pass. Artur Fernandes lofts in a cross ball towards Dave Vassell. Dave Vassell flicks the ball with his head. Christos Kyriakidis is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!! He really seems to have settled well at the club.
61.08
Mervin Boertien threads a neat ball through to Gavin Kirkland. Gavin Kirkland knocks in a cross ball towards Mick Lineker. Mick Lineker is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Lucien Tchoutang gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
65.07
Alistair Summerbee takes it forward alone. Alistair Summerbee knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
66.29
James Oakley barges into Martijn Dijkstra. The referee warns James Oakley to calm down! Martijn Dijkstra hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
71.03
Showing composure, Aristide Behi laces a through ball forward to Hauke Bartsch. Hauke Bartsch flicks the ball to his team mate, Artur Fernandes. Artur Fernandes lofts in a cross ball towards Alessio Ottofaro. Alessio Ottofaro makes a convincing header. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Nice keeping!
72.51
Seth White hits a low pass to Artur Fernandes. Artur Fernandes runs straight at the defence! Artur Fernandes makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly! That's the equaliser! What a way for the Portuguese player to get his hattrick!
77.11
Rotherham United have made a substitution with Andriy Feskov replacing Martijn Dijkstra .
83.22
Aristide Behi threads a neat ball through to Artur Fernandes. Artur Fernandes knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Alessio Ottofaro is offside!
85.50
Seth White flicks a high pass forward. Artur Fernandes controls it well on his chest. Artur Fernandes finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
89.20
Arek Lato plays a long ball forward. Andriy Feskov sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
4
4
Shots on Target
6
7
Shots off Target
2
0
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
54.4%
45.6%
Play Area
24.1%
45.6%
30.4%
Scorers
| Artur Fernandes 10, 40, 73 Dave Vassell 58 | Markus Witte 2, 44 Mervin Boertien 28, 49 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Artur Fernandes of Rotherham United |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Lucien Tchoutang (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Jose Javier Carcedo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Arek Lato (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Aristide Behi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Colin Baird (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Alessio Ottofaro (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Hauke Bartsch (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Seth White (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Artur Fernandes (ATT) | ![]() ![]() ![]() | 9 |
| 10. | Martijn Dijkstra (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Dave Vassell (ATT) | ![]() | 7 |
| 12. | Andriy Feskov (ATT) | 6 | |
| 13. | Gilles Young (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Jes Simonsen (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Christos Kyriakidis (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Nikos Kouris (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Dinu Savu (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | James Oakley (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Richard Beckham (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Mervin Boertien (MID) | ![]() ![]() | 8 |
| 7. | Jean-No‘l Modeste (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Alistair Summerbee (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Markus Witte (ATT) | ![]() ![]() | 8 |
| 10. | Mick Lineker (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Gavin Kirkland (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Jason Neville (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Sylvain Keegan (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Samir Turek (ATT) | 0 | |



















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