Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at New York Stadium where Rotherham United play host to Newcastle United. A crowd of 15,971 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Rotherham United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Newcastle United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Nelson Fuchs.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Rotherham United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Newcastle United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Nelson Fuchs.
0.00
0-0Newcastle United start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.16
0-0Craig Mckay flicks a high pass forward. Ben Mcgreal collects the pass. Ben Mcgreal threads the ball through to Paul Lockley. Paul Lockley lofts in a cross ball towards Aaron Byrne. Aaron Byrne is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but Lucien Tchoutang is on top of it.
3.08
0-0Paul Lockley makes a probing pass to Seth Milligan. Seth Milligan plays a one-two with Ben Mcgreal and advances towards the goal... Seth Milligan comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 10 yards out but it's a lousy effort!
6.56
Aristide Behi knocks the ball forward to Alessio Ottofaro. Alessio Ottofaro flicks a high pass forward. Andriy Feskov holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Andriy Feskov whips in a cross ball towards Dave Vassell. Dave Vassell is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
10.59
Craig Mckay deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ben Mcgreal. Ben Mcgreal passes the ball forward to Paolo Myers. Paolo Myers lofts in a cross ball towards Paul Carlton. Paul Carlton gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but Lucien Tchoutang is on top of it.
16.01
0-0Hauke Bartsch controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dave Vassell. Dave Vassell knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
24.47
Craig Mckay knocks the ball to his team mate, Paul Carlton. Paul Carlton controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Kevin Deane. Kevin Deane knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
28.58
0-1Paul Carlton flicks a high pass forward. Paolo Myers collects the pass. Paolo Myers plays a quick one-two with Seth Milligan and rushes in on goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Paolo Myers provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. What a cracker!! Lucien Tchoutang had no chance!! Goal for Newcastle United!
32.07
Alessio Ottofaro flicks a high pass forward to Jose Javier Carcedo who brings the ball under control. Jose Javier Carcedo chips the ball to his team mate, Seth White. Seth White runs straight at the defence! Seth White shoots from just inside the box but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
34.13
0-1Volodymyr Zgurovsky comes in with a late challenge on Seth White. The referee warns Volodymyr Zgurovsky to calm down! Seth White runs off the knock.
38.52
With imagination, Aaron Byrne plays the ball forward to Seth Milligan. Seth Milligan shoots from 25 yards. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
42.12
Arek Lato threads the ball through to Alessio Ottofaro. Alessio Ottofaro threads a neat ball through to Dave Vassell. Dave Vassell knocks the ball forward, putting Hauke Bartsch through on goal. Hauke Bartsch looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it's well over the bar!
44.51
Paul Carlton controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ben Mcgreal. Ben Mcgreal makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Paul Lockley. Paul Lockley tries a spectacular strike but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
45.00
0-2Arek Lato hacks Aaron Byrne from behind! The referee calls over Arek Lato and shows him a yellow card! Aaron Byrne runs off the knock.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Rotherham United appear unchanged since the first half. Newcastle United also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Rotherham United kick off and get the second half underway!
48.59
Ben Mcgreal flicks a high pass forward. Paolo Myers easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Paolo Myers lofts in a cross ball towards Aaron Byrne. Aaron Byrne gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Aaron Byrne scores for Newcastle United!!
53.36
0-3Jose Javier Carcedo threads the ball through to Seth White. Seth White makes a probing pass to Andriy Feskov. Andriy Feskov passes the ball forward but Hauke Bartsch is offside!
54.07
Hauke Bartsch flicks a high pass forward. Alessio Ottofaro controls it well on his chest. Alessio Ottofaro lofts in a cross ball towards Artur Fernandes. Artur Fernandes makes a convincing header. What a cracker!! Artur Ripanu had no chance!! Goal for Rotherham United!
57.00
Alessio Ottofaro knocks the ball to his team mate, Hauke Bartsch. Hauke Bartsch makes a probing pass to Artur Fernandes but he's offside!
61.53
Paul Carlton flicks the ball to his team mate, Aaron Byrne. Aaron Byrne whips in a cross ball towards Seth Milligan. Seth Milligan is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. What a cracker!! Lucien Tchoutang had no chance!! Goal for Newcastle United!
67.02
Ben Mcgreal makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Seth Milligan. Seth Milligan knocks the ball to his team mate, Aaron Byrne. Aaron Byrne shoots from just inside the box. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
69.13
1-4Paul Carlton comes in with a late challenge on Alessio Ottofaro. The referee calls over Paul Carlton and shows him a yellow card! Alessio Ottofaro grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
69.13
1-4Free kick to Rotherham United just outside the area...
72.16
Hauke Bartsch takes a stuttering run up and powers a low shot through the wall. The ball takes a slight deflection leaving the keeper helpless. Goal!!
75.47
Hauke Bartsch flicks a high pass forward to Dave Vassell who brings the ball under control. Dave Vassell flicks a high pass forward. Hauke Bartsch controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Hauke Bartsch takes a shot at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Rotherham United!
79.52
Hauke Bartsch plays the ball forward to Seth White. Seth White threads a neat ball through to Artur Fernandes. Artur Fernandes tries a spectacular long range effort. Magnificent save by Artur Ripanu!
83.15
Paul Lockley clumsily knocks into Jose Javier Carcedo. The referee calls over Paul Lockley and shows him a yellow card! Jose Javier Carcedo stretches but gets up unharmed.
85.27
Arek Lato deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Seth White. Seth White threads a neat ball through to Artur Fernandes. Artur Fernandes whips in a cross ball towards Seth White. Seth White directs the ball goalwards with his head but Artur Ripanu reads it well. Superb keeping!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
4
Shots on Target
5
7
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
51.9%
48.1%
Play Area
28.4%
45.7%
25.9%
Scorers
| Artur Fernandes 54 Hauke Bartsch 70, 75 | Paolo Myers 29 Seth Milligan 39, 62 Aaron Byrne 49 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Seth Milligan of Newcastle 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. | Sylvain Lowe (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Alessio Ottofaro (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Hauke Bartsch (MID) |  | 8 |
| 8. | Seth White (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Artur Fernandes (ATT) | | 7 |
| 10. | Andriy Feskov (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Dave Vassell (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Martijn Dijkstra (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Gilles Young (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Colin Baird (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Artur Ripanu (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Volodymyr Zgurovsky (DEF) | 5 | |
| 3. | Jason Carter (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Craig Mckay (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Kevin Deane (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Ben Mcgreal (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Paul Carlton (MID) | | 6 |
| 8. | Paul Lockley (MID) | | 5 |
| 9. | Aaron Byrne (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Seth Milligan (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Paolo Myers (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Lucas Gonzales (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Stuart Mcallister (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Jacob Stamp (ATT) | 0 | |