Match Report
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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at New York Stadium where Rotherham United play host to Watford. A crowd of 18,250 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Rotherham United and Watford are lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Nwankwo Dublin.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Rotherham United and Watford are lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Nwankwo Dublin.
0.00
0-0Watford kick off and get the first half underway!
9.43
0-0Ricardo Rey passes the ball forward to Paul Ward. Paul Ward flicks a high ball forward to Alexander Davies who takes it down. Alexander Davies kicks a strong pass forward to Wayne Moss but the referee indicates it's offside!
12.42
0-0Anthony Ward kicks a strong pass forward to Paul Ward. Paul Ward deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Matthew Amoah. Matthew Amoah whips in a cross ball towards Paul Ward. Paul Ward beats his man to it with a header. Magnificent block by Aristide Behi!
14.47
0-0Paul Ward controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Matthew Amoah. Matthew Amoah plays a scrappy one-two with Paul Ward and stumbles forward towards the goal... Matthew Amoah side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it slams into the crowd!
15.31
Seth White controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nestor Peralta. With imagination, Nestor Peralta plays the ball forward to Martijn Dijkstra. Martijn Dijkstra whips in a cross ball towards Carlos Dario Ponce. Carlos Dario Ponce is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but slams it into the crowd!
16.32
0-0Alberto Kirkland catches Cesar Santos on the ankles. Alberto Kirkland is shown the yellow card! Cesar Santos runs off the knock.
18.24
0-0Matthew Amoah threads a neat ball through to Dean Hapgood. Dean Hapgood chips the ball to his team mate, Wayne Moss. Wayne Moss strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
20.11
Dean Hapgood flicks a high pass forward. Matthew Amoah holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Matthew Amoah flicks the ball to his team mate, Paul Ward. Paul Ward shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it flies wide!
24.26
0-0Anthony Ward hacks Henry Fletcher from behind! The referee warns Anthony Ward to calm down! Henry Fletcher stretches but gets up unharmed.
26.04
Nestor Peralta knocks the ball to his team mate, Seth White. Seth White whips in a cross ball towards Martijn Dijkstra. Martijn Dijkstra rises majestically and gets a header on goal but Ivan Moffat is on top of his game. Fabulous stop!
28.09
Paul Ward makes a probing pass to Wes Hendrie. Wes Hendrie shoots from long range but it flies wide!
32.10
Damien Best surges forward with the ball. Showing composure, Damien Best laces a through ball forward to Wayne Moss. Wayne Moss shoots from 20 yards his aim is horrendously poor!
38.08
1-0With some swift thinking, Johan Oliveira plays the ball forward to Aristide Behi. Aristide Behi flicks a high pass forward. Seth White controls it well on his chest. Seth White makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Carlos Dario Ponce. Carlos Dario Ponce cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Carlos Dario Ponce scores for Rotherham United!!
45.00
1-0Anthony Ward flicks a high pass forward. Damien Best collects the pass. With some swift thinking, Damien Best plays the ball forward to Matthew Amoah. Matthew Amoah knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Rotherham United appear unchanged since the first half. Watford also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Rotherham United kick off and get the second half underway!
47.57
Alberto Kirkland darts forward. Alberto Kirkland passes the ball forward to Dean Hapgood. Dean Hapgood lofts in a cross ball towards Wes Hendrie. Wes Hendrie outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Markus Roth manages to gather it.
51.22
Damien Best pushes mid-way up the pitch. Damien Best flicks a high pass forward. Alexander Davies comfortably collects the pass. Alexander Davies knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Johan Oliveira.
53.04
Paul Ward makes a simple pass to Wes Hendrie. Wes Hendrie threads a neat ball through to Alexander Davies. Alexander Davies lofts in a cross ball towards Paul Ward. With a superhuman jump, Paul Ward connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
54.21
Nestor Peralta catches Paul Ward on the ankles. The referee brings Nestor Peralta to one side and gives him a warning! Paul Ward runs off the knock.
63.30
Wes Hendrie plays the ball forward to Alexander Davies. Alexander Davies whips in a cross ball towards Wes Hendrie. Wes Hendrie makes a convincing header but it curls horrendously wide!
65.15
Nestor Peralta threads a neat ball through to Seth White. Seth White shoots from outside the area. Ivan Moffat effortlessly gets down and covers it.
71.22
Alberto Kirkland flicks a high pass forward. Dean Hapgood collects the pass. Dean Hapgood deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Wayne Moss. Wayne Moss sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
77.45
Nestor Peralta flicks a high ball forward to Martijn Dijkstra who takes it down. Martijn Dijkstra knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Nestor Peralta is offside!
78.30
From the throw-in, Wes Hendrie picks out Alberto Kirkland. Alberto Kirkland flicks a high pass forward. Alexander Davies holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alexander Davies shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
81.30
Nestor Peralta runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Nestor Peralta tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. He makes it look easy!
87.17
Colin Baird flicks a high pass forward. Seth White controls it well on his chest. Seth White flicks a high pass forward. Martijn Dijkstra controls it well on his chest. Martijn Dijkstra plays a one-two with Henry Fletcher and rushes in on goal... Martijn Dijkstra shows great control and tries a shot on goal but somehow Ivan Moffat manages to keep it out.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
5
3
Shots off Target
1
8
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
45.5%
54.5%
Play Area
28.4%
38.6%
33%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Seth White of Rotherham United |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Markus Roth (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Xavier Muniz (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Johan Oliveira (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Aristide Behi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Colin Baird (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Seth White (MID) | 9 | |
| 7. | Nestor Peralta (MID) | 9 | |
| 8. | Martijn Dijkstra (ATT) | 7 | |
| 9. | Carlos Dario Ponce (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 10. | Cesar Santos (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Henry Fletcher (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Seth Owen (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Daniel Postiga (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Arek Lato (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Ivan Moffat (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Damien Best (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Anthony Ward (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Ricardo Rey (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Alberto Kirkland (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 6. | Wes Hendrie (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Paul Ward (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Wayne Moss (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Matthew Amoah (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Alexander Davies (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Dean Hapgood (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Lomano Bellamy (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Kemal Defoe (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Ignacio Vargas (ATT) | 0 | |