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 Tottenham Hotspur. A crowd of 20,920 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Rotherham United are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Tottenham Hotspur appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Billy Boateng.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Rotherham United are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Tottenham Hotspur appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Billy Boateng.
0.00
0-0Tottenham Hotspur kick off!
3.01
0-0Kemal Dryden sees Jose Montero in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jose Montero shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
9.40
0-0Henry Godber controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Kemal Dryden. Kemal Dryden laces a weighted ball forward to Alpay Abdullah. Alpay Abdullah passes the ball forward to Terry Wise. Johan Oliveira comes in with a late challenge on Terry Wise. Penalty not given!!
14.04
0-0Jose Montero darts forward. Jose Montero knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
15.55
0-0Seth White flicks the ball to his team mate, Martijn Dijkstra. Martijn Dijkstra makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Carlos Dario Ponce but he's offside!
16.02
1-0Colin Baird passes the ball forward to Aristide Behi. Aristide Behi knocks the ball forward to Martijn Dijkstra. Martijn Dijkstra whips in a cross ball towards Cesar Santos. Cesar Santos jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Rotherham United!
21.11
1-0Henry Godber hacks Carlos Dario Ponce from behind! Henry Godber is warned by the referee! Carlos Dario Ponce runs off the knock.
21.11
1-0Free kick to Rotherham United just outside the area...
22.05
Alessio Ottofaro slowly runs up but the ball is low and comes straight off the wall.
27.03
Carlos Dominguez threads a neat ball through to Alpay Abdullah. Alpay Abdullah whips in a cross ball towards Carlos Dominguez. Carlos Dominguez makes a looping header on goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Tottenham Hotspur!
32.22
1-1Seth White barges into Kemal Dryden. Seth White is shown the yellow card! Kemal Dryden runs off the knock.
33.32
Aristide Behi comes in with a late challenge on Jose Montero. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Jose Montero runs off the knock.
34.33
Kemal Dryden controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Terry Wise. Terry Wise passes the ball forward but Alpay Abdullah is offside!
36.19
Jose Montero sees Carlos Dominguez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Carlos Dominguez knocks in a cross ball towards Alpay Abdullah. Alpay Abdullah outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but slams it into the crowd!
39.20
1-1Jose Montero flicks a high ball forward to Carlos Dominguez who takes it down. Carlos Dominguez knocks in a cross ball towards Alpay Abdullah. Alpay Abdullah heads the ball goalwards. Seth White steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
45.00
Pedro Brouard passes the ball forward to Terry Wise. Terry Wise plays a scrappy one-two with Leonardo Ortiz and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Terry Wise provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. What a cracker!! Markus Roth had no chance!! Goal for Tottenham Hotspur!
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. Tottenham Hotspur also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Rotherham United start the second half!
47.19
1-2Pedro Brouard kicks a strong pass forward to Terry Wise. Terry Wise shoots from 20 yards. Magnificent save by Markus Roth!
51.37
Seth White makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alessio Ottofaro. Alessio Ottofaro threads the ball through to Cesar Santos but he's offside!
53.51
Aristide Behi flicks a high pass forward. Alessio Ottofaro holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alessio Ottofaro passes the ball forward to Carlos Dario Ponce. Carlos Dario Ponce finds some space and shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
60.55
1-2Tottenham Hotspur have made a substitution with Alfred Summerbell replacing Terry Wise .
63.01
Seth White controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Cesar Santos. Cesar Santos knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Henry Godber.
66.42
Henry Godber receives the ball from a throw-in from David Robson. Henry Godber kicks a strong pass forward to Alpay Abdullah. Alpay Abdullah plays the ball forward to Alfred Summerbell. Alfred Summerbell shoots from distance. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
69.22
Seth White hacks Jose Montero from behind! The referee warns Seth White to calm down! Jose Montero runs off the knock.
71.56
Alessio Ottofaro takes it forward alone. Alessio Ottofaro shoots from 20 yards but it's a woeful effort!
72.46
Alessio Ottofaro flicks a high ball forward to Seth White who takes it down. Seth White kicks a strong pass forward to Henry Fletcher. Henry Fletcher finds some space and shoots from distance but it's a lousy effort!
78.01
Leonardo Ortiz catches Johan Oliveira on the ankles. The referee calls over Leonardo Ortiz and shows him a yellow card! Johan Oliveira hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
79.13
Johan Oliveira hits a low pass to Seth White. Seth White knocks the ball forward to Carlos Dario Ponce. Carlos Dario Ponce makes a great pass forward. Henry Fletcher runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
84.35
Henry Fletcher controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Carlos Dario Ponce. Carlos Dario Ponce knocks in a cross ball towards Henry Fletcher. Henry Fletcher flicks the ball with his head. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
85.31
Johan Oliveira knocks the ball forward to Seth White. Seth White threads the ball through to Alessio Ottofaro. Alessio Ottofaro skips past Henry Godber! Some good footwork from Alessio Ottofaro provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
89.40
Seth White chips the ball to his team mate, Cesar Santos. Cesar Santos knocks in a cross ball towards Carlos Dario Ponce. Carlos Dario Ponce jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. What a cracker!! Stephen Gemmill had no chance!! Goal for Rotherham United!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
3
Shots on Target
3
5
Shots off Target
4
2
Offsides
3
1
Fouls
3
2
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
56.5%
43.5%
Play Area
29%
46.4%
24.6%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Alessio Ottofaro of Rotherham United |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Markus Roth (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Arek Lato (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Johan Oliveira (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Aristide Behi (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 5. | Colin Baird (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Alessio Ottofaro (MID) |  | 9 |
| 7. | Seth White (MID) | | 7 |
| 8. | Henry Fletcher (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Carlos Dario Ponce (ATT) | | 7 |
| 10. | Cesar Santos (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Martijn Dijkstra (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Seth Owen (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Daniel Postiga (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Xavier Muniz (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Stephen Gemmill (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | David Robson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Pedro Brouard (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Henry Godber (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Kevin Seeler (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Kemal Dryden (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Jose Montero (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Carlos Dominguez (MID) | | 8 |
| 9. | Leonardo Ortiz (ATT) | | 6 |
| 10. | Alpay Abdullah (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Terry Wise (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Mitchel Kooistra (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Tony Jack (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Alfred Summerbell (ATT) | | 7 |