Match Report


Rotherham UnitedRotherham United     Wolverhampton WanderersWolverhampton Wanderers
Dan ThomasDan Thomas Si Williams Si Williams
Lucien TchoutangL. Tchoutang81
G
1
G
73Joel KolkJ. Kolk
Arek LatoA. Lato79
D
2
D
72Mick DublinM. Dublin
Johan OliveiraJ. Oliveira75
D
3
D
72Ashley PattersonA. Patterson
Sylvain LoweS. Lowe72
D
4
D
73Leon MendoncaL. Mendonca
Alessio OttofaroA. Ottofaro95
M
5
D
72Alex SbrizzoA. Sbrizzo
Hauke BartschH. Bartsch87
M
6captain
M
82Peter FentonP. Fenton
Gilles YoungG. Young80
M
captain7
M
85Stanislas GousséS. Goussé
Seth WhiteS. White87
M
8
A
72David LindemannD. Lindemann
Artur FernandesA. Fernandes79
A
9
A
73Luke VassellL. Vassell
Martijn DijkstraM. Dijkstra81
A
10
A
69John HopkinJ. Hopkin
Andriy FeskovA. Feskov80
A
11
A
72Reginald ForgeR. Forge
 
Franceco MezzanoF. Mezzano78
A
12
D
70Ronnie ChristieR. Christie
Daniel VieiraD. Vieira77
A
13
M
71John PlattJ. Platt
Colin BairdC. Baird80
D
14
A
68John CarragherJ. Carragher

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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at New York Stadium where Rotherham United play host to Wolverhampton Wanderers. A crowd of 17,017 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Rotherham United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Wolverhampton Wanderers appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Jamie Hamilton.


0.00
Wolverhampton Wanderers kick off!
2.06
Mick Dublin chips the ball to his team mate, Peter Fenton. Peter Fenton darts forward. Peter Fenton shoots from 25 yards but it's a woeful effort!
3.30
Johan Oliveira controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Hauke Bartsch. Hauke Bartsch makes a simple pass to Andriy Feskov. Andriy Feskov knocks the ball to his team mate, Martijn Dijkstra. Martijn Dijkstra shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Magnificent block by Alex Sbrizzo!
8.03
With great vision, Martijn Dijkstra plays the ball forward to Artur Fernandes. Artur Fernandes deftly passes the ball to Martijn Dijkstra, releasing him through on goal. Martijn Dijkstra looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball strikes Mick Dublin's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
9.07
Corner kick to Rotherham United. Gilles Young plays it short to Arek Lato. Arek Lato looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Superb reactions from Joel Kolk. What a save!
10.24
Ashley Patterson makes a simple pass to Alex Sbrizzo. Alex Sbrizzo makes a probing pass to Reginald Forge. Reginald Forge cuts inside the box! Reginald Forge comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 9 yards out. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
20.40
Luke Vassell flicks the ball to his team mate, John Hopkin. John Hopkin shoots from outside the area but it's well over the bar!
21.22
Mick Dublin flicks the ball to his team mate, John Hopkin. John Hopkin knocks in a cross ball towards Reginald Forge. Reginald Forge powers a header at goal. What a cracker!! Lucien Tchoutang had no chance!! Goal for Wolverhampton Wanderers!
27.14
Alessio Ottofaro chips the ball to his team mate, Seth White. Seth White passes the ball forward to Martijn Dijkstra. Martijn Dijkstra makes a probing pass to Alessio Ottofaro but he's offside!
30.27
Alessio Ottofaro threads a neat ball through to Andriy Feskov. Andriy Feskov controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Good save!
32.01
Gilles Young flicks a high pass forward. Andriy Feskov controls it well on his chest. Andriy Feskov advances inside the box! Andriy Feskov cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
33.28
Gilles Young chips the ball to his team mate, Martijn Dijkstra. Martijn Dijkstra skips past Leon Mendonca! Martijn Dijkstra comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 12 yards out. What a cracker!! Joel Kolk had no chance!! Goal for Rotherham United!
45.00
Alessio Ottofaro makes a simple pass to Gilles Young. Gilles Young plays the ball forward to Martijn Dijkstra. Martijn Dijkstra knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Joel Kolk who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Rotherham United appear unchanged since the first half. Wolverhampton Wanderers also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Rotherham United kick off!
47.24
Rotherham United are keeping most of the possession.
51.48
Stanislas Goussé makes a simple pass to Luke Vassell. Luke Vassell whips in a cross ball towards John Hopkin. John Hopkin powers a header at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
55.55
Stanislas Goussé deftly passes the ball to his team mate, John Hopkin. John Hopkin kicks a strong pass forward to Stanislas Goussé but the referee indicates it's offside!
65.46
Arek Lato threads a neat ball through to Gilles Young. Gilles Young threads a neat ball through to Martijn Dijkstra. Martijn Dijkstra runs straight at the defence! Some awkward footwork from Martijn Dijkstra provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. What a cracker!! Joel Kolk had no chance!! Goal for Rotherham United!
72.29
Hauke Bartsch barges into Stanislas Goussé. Hauke Bartsch is warned by the referee! Stanislas Goussé runs off the knock.
75.41
Leon Mendonca threads the ball through to Stanislas Goussé. Stanislas Goussé takes it forward alone. Stanislas Goussé plays a one-two with Peter Fenton and advances towards the goal... Stanislas Goussé strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but Lucien Tchoutang is on top of it.
78.40
Johan Oliveira hacks Luke Vassell from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Luke Vassell hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
84.44
David Lindemann barges into Johan Oliveira. The referee calls over David Lindemann and warns him to calm down! Johan Oliveira grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
90.00
Gilles Young knocks the ball forward to Artur Fernandes. Artur Fernandes knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ashley Patterson.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Rotherham United

Wolverhampton Wanderers
Goals
2
3
Shots on Target
6
4
Shots off Target
1
2
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
60%
40%
Play Area
32%
42.7%
25.3%

Scorers
Martijn Dijkstra 33, 65
Reginald Forge 10, 21
John Hopkin 51

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Martijn Dijkstra of Rotherham United

Match Ratings
1.Lucien Tchoutang (GK)
6
2.Arek Lato (DEF)
6
3.Johan Oliveira (DEF)yellow card
6
4.Sylvain Lowe (DEF)
6
5.Alessio Ottofaro (MID)
6
6.Hauke Bartsch (MID)
6
7.Gilles Young (MID)
7
8.Seth White (MID)
6
9.Artur Fernandes (ATT)
6
10.Martijn Dijkstra (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
11.Andriy Feskov (ATT)
6
 
12.Franceco Mezzano (ATT)
0
13.Daniel Vieira (ATT)
0
14.Colin Baird (DEF)
0

1.Joel Kolk (GK)
6
2.Mick Dublin (DEF)
6
3.Ashley Patterson (DEF)
6
4.Leon Mendonca (DEF)
6
5.Alex Sbrizzo (DEF)
6
6.Peter Fenton (MID)
6
7.Stanislas Goussé (MID)
7
8.David Lindemann (ATT)
5
9.Luke Vassell (ATT)
6
10.John Hopkin (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Reginald Forge (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
 
12.Ronnie Christie (DEF)
0
13.John Platt (MID)
0
14.John Carragher (ATT)
0