Match Report


Rotherham UnitedRotherham United     Wolverhampton WanderersWolverhampton Wanderers
Dan ThomasDan Thomas Si Williams Si Williams
Jody LeeJ. Lee66
G
1
G
59Craig PeckhamC. Peckham
Jaouad Le PaihJ. Le Paih65
D
2
D
52Marc HanssenM. Hanssen
Jason CopeJ. Cope61
D
3
D
63Tony CroftT. Croft
Joao VelosoJ. Veloso64
D
4
D
74Fredrik LawtonF. Lawton
Les PowellL. Powell59
D
5
D
58Steffen BreyerS. Breyer
Enrique FernandezE. Fernandez66
M
6
M
57Adrian SimoneA. Simone
Eduardo CamposE. Campos67
M
captain7
M
72Graham PhilipsG. Philips
Rafael PinheiroR. Pinheiro63
A
8captain
A
64Demlaba LambourdeD. Lambourde
Graham WhelanG. Whelan59
A
9
A
57Mick GalliM. Galli
Craig MarrC. Marr57
A
10
A
66Kai VöllerK. Völler
Dave StockdaleD. Stockdale64
A
11
A
63Nigel FoxN. Fox
 
Ben PalmerB. Palmer39
A
12
D
60Marinus Shew A TjonM. Shew A Tjon
Leonardo MarinL. Marin49
M
13
M
59Tomˆs Van DijkT. Van Dijk
Danny BeattieD. Beattie39
D
14
A
61Carl FoxC. Fox

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at New York Stadium where Rotherham United play host to Wolverhampton Wanderers. A crowd of 19,902 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Rotherham United are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Wolverhampton Wanderers appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Craig Jacobs.


0.00
Rotherham United start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.00
Jason Cope hits a low pass to Eduardo Campos. Eduardo Campos makes a probing pass to Enrique Fernandez. Enrique Fernandez controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Great save!
3.48
Eduardo Campos threads the ball through to Dave Stockdale. Dave Stockdale shoots from 20 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
4.13
Steffen Breyer darts forward. Steffen Breyer flicks the ball to his team mate, Adrian Simone. Adrian Simone sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
6.56
Jaouad Le Paih laces a weighted ball forward to Enrique Fernandez. Enrique Fernandez threads a neat ball through to Rafael Pinheiro. Rafael Pinheiro lofts in a cross ball towards Graham Whelan. Graham Whelan rises majestically and gets a header on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
9.40
Mick Galli chips the ball to his team mate, Demlaba Lambourde. Demlaba Lambourde cuts inside the box! Joao Veloso barges into Demlaba Lambourde. Demlaba Lambourde appeals for a penalty! Given!!
9.40
The referee points to the spot..
10.44
Demlaba Lambourde takes a slow run up. The keeper has read the penalty correctly. He gets his fingers to it, but the shot is too strong and edges inside the post. Goal!
15.37
Enrique Fernandez chips the ball to his team mate, Eduardo Campos. Eduardo Campos lofts in a cross ball towards Rafael Pinheiro. Rafael Pinheiro fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but it's drastically wayward!
16.00
Eduardo Campos makes a probing pass to Craig Marr. Craig Marr whips in a cross ball towards Rafael Pinheiro. Rafael Pinheiro makes a convincing header but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
18.58
Eduardo Campos controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dave Stockdale. Dave Stockdale shoots from long range. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Great save!
20.28
With vision, Graham Philips plays the ball forward to Adrian Simone. Adrian Simone tries a spectacular long range effort but it goes wide for a goal kick.
24.33
Jason Cope kicks a strong pass forward to Eduardo Campos. Eduardo Campos knocks the ball to his team mate, Graham Whelan. Graham Whelan whips in a cross ball towards Craig Marr. Craig Marr beats his man to it with a header. Craig Marr scores for Rotherham United!!
32.44
Graham Philips surges forward with the ball. Graham Philips knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Les Powell.
33.17
Eduardo Campos makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rafael Pinheiro. Rafael Pinheiro flicks a high pass forward. Dave Stockdale controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Some superb footwork from Dave Stockdale provides some space. He curls a shot at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
39.07
Joao Veloso hacks Tony Croft from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Tony Croft carries on, but is struggling a bit.
40.43
Joao Veloso flicks the ball to his team mate, Jason Cope. Jason Cope threads a neat ball through to Eduardo Campos. Eduardo Campos finds some space and shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Craig Peckham manages to gather it comfortably.
42.05
Graham Philips knocks the ball to his team mate, Kai Völler. Kai Völler shoots from outside the area but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
45.00
Graham Philips kicks a strong pass forward to Mick Galli. Mick Galli shoots from outside the area but it is shockingly off target!
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. Wolverhampton Wanderers also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Wolverhampton Wanderers kick off!
47.34
Eduardo Campos kicks a strong pass forward to Graham Whelan. Graham Whelan whips in a cross ball towards Enrique Fernandez. Enrique Fernandez connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The keeper is on top of it. Good save!
49.38
Craig Marr threads a neat ball through to Dave Stockdale. Dave Stockdale knocks in a cross ball towards Rafael Pinheiro. Rafael Pinheiro jumps high and flicks the ball with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
54.13
Graham Philips deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mick Galli. Mick Galli lofts in a cross ball towards Graham Philips. Graham Philips makes a looping header on goal but Jody Lee reads it well. Excellent save!
59.48
Fredrik Lawton catches Craig Marr on the ankles. Fredrik Lawton is shown the yellow card! Craig Marr gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
66.51
Eduardo Campos controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Enrique Fernandez. Enrique Fernandez knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Craig Peckham who gathers it comfortably.
67.31
Graham Philips flicks a high ball forward to Demlaba Lambourde who takes it down. Demlaba Lambourde shoots from outside the area. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
72.35
Graham Philips runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Graham Philips shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Jody Lee.
73.22
Corner kick to Wolverhampton Wanderers. Adrian Simone plays it to the far post. Jason Cope reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
75.12
Eduardo Campos catches Graham Philips on the ankles. The referee calls over Eduardo Campos and shows him a yellow card! Graham Philips runs off the knock.
83.55
Tony Croft deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Graham Philips. Graham Philips plays the ball forward to Nigel Fox. Nigel Fox knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Joao Veloso.
85.36
Adrian Simone chips the ball to his team mate, Graham Philips. Graham Philips knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Rotherham United

Wolverhampton Wanderers
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
6
4
Shots off Target
5
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
49.4%
50.6%
Play Area
24.7%
48.1%
27.2%

Scorers
Craig Marr 24
Rafael Pinheiro 49
Demlaba Lambourde 10 (p), 67

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Graham Philips of Wolverhampton Wanderers

Match Ratings
1.Jody Lee (GK)
6
2.Jaouad Le Paih (DEF)
6
3.Jason Cope (DEF)
7
4.Joao Veloso (DEF)yellow card
5
5.Les Powell (DEF)
6
6.Enrique Fernandez (MID)
6
7.Eduardo Campos (MID)yellow card
7
8.Rafael Pinheiro (ATT)goal scored
8
9.Graham Whelan (ATT)
6
10.Craig Marr (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Dave Stockdale (ATT)
6
 
12.Ben Palmer (ATT)
0
13.Leonardo Marin (MID)
0
14.Danny Beattie (DEF)
0

1.Craig Peckham (GK)
7
2.Marc Hanssen (DEF)
6
3.Tony Croft (DEF)
6
4.Fredrik Lawton (DEF)yellow card
5
5.Steffen Breyer (DEF)
7
6.Adrian Simone (MID)
6
7.Graham Philips (MID)
9
8.Demlaba Lambourde (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
8
9.Mick Galli (ATT)
6
10.Kai Völler (ATT)
6
11.Nigel Fox (ATT)
6
 
12.Marinus Shew A Tjon (DEF)
0
13.Tomˆs Van Dijk (MID)
0
14.Carl Fox (ATT)
0