Match Report


Rotherham UnitedRotherham United     AFC WimbledonAFC Wimbledon
Dan ThomasDan Thomas Adrian Roos Adrian Roos
Jody LeeJ. Lee66
G
1captain
G
71Scott MortonS. Morton
Jaouad Le PaihJ. Le Paih65
D
2
D
56Christian RothC. Roth
Jason CopeJ. Cope61
D
3
D
59Peter OakleyP. Oakley
Joao VelosoJ. Veloso64
D
4
D
55Liam WeaverL. Weaver
Les PowellL. Powell59
D
5
M
68Tom Van LoenhoutT. Van Loenhout
Enrique FernandezE. Fernandez66
M
6
M
58Nigel RobsonN. Robson
Eduardo CamposE. Campos67
M
captain7
M
62Dion LloydD. Lloyd
Rafael PinheiroR. Pinheiro63
A
8
M
60Christian HöferC. Höfer
Craig MarrC. Marr57
A
9
A
64Marvin CharltonM. Charlton
Graham WhelanG. Whelan59
A
10
A
67Aladino AmbrosiA. Ambrosi
Dave StockdaleD. Stockdale64
A
11
A
63Carlos PrietoC. Prieto
 
Ben PalmerB. Palmer39
A
12
D
50Nuno LopesN. Lopes
Leonardo MarinL. Marin50
M
13
M
58Mustapha MarletM. Marlet
Achille RegonesiA. Regonesi60
D
14
A
61Philipp EberleP. Eberle

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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at New York Stadium where Rotherham United play host to AFC Wimbledon. A crowd of 20,906 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Rotherham United are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while AFC Wimbledon appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Craig Jacobs.


0.00
AFC Wimbledon kick off the first half!
3.21
Eduardo Campos threads the ball through to Enrique Fernandez. Enrique Fernandez whips in a cross ball towards Rafael Pinheiro. With a superhuman jump, Rafael Pinheiro connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
8.27
Joao Veloso darts forward. Joao Veloso flicks a high ball forward to Dave Stockdale who takes it down. Dave Stockdale shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Well saved!
9.42
Nigel Robson sees Carlos Prieto in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Carlos Prieto knocks in a cross ball towards Aladino Ambrosi. Aladino Ambrosi is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Jody Lee didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
16.01
Nigel Robson threads a neat ball through to Carlos Prieto. Carlos Prieto deftly passes the ball to Aladino Ambrosi, releasing him through on goal. Aladino Ambrosi comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
20.32
Jaouad Le Paih threads a neat ball through to Eduardo Campos. Eduardo Campos plays the ball forward to Dave Stockdale. Dave Stockdale makes a probing pass to Rafael Pinheiro but he's offside!
21.14
Nigel Robson hacks Joao Veloso from behind! Nigel Robson is given a warning by the referee! Joao Veloso carries on, but is struggling a bit.
24.36
Christian Roth passes the ball forward to Carlos Prieto. Carlos Prieto knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
30.55
Christian Höfer sees Dion Lloyd in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Dion Lloyd lofts in a cross ball towards Aladino Ambrosi. With a superhuman jump, Aladino Ambrosi connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
34.41
Nigel Robson surges forward with the ball. Nigel Robson finds some space and shoots from distance but it whistles just wide of the post!
36.12
Enrique Fernandez flicks a high pass forward. Eduardo Campos collects the pass. Eduardo Campos knocks in a cross ball towards Dave Stockdale. Dave Stockdale whips the ball goalwards with his head but it flies just wide!
42.04
Enrique Fernandez threads a neat ball through to Eduardo Campos. Eduardo Campos lofts in a cross ball towards Dave Stockdale. Dave Stockdale flicks the ball with his head but is denied by Scott Morton. Excellent save.
45.00
AFC Wimbledon are dictating the run of play here today.
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. AFC Wimbledon also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Rotherham United start the second half!
47.57
Christian Höfer threads the ball through to Marvin Charlton. Marvin Charlton knocks in a cross ball towards Carlos Prieto. Carlos Prieto connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Carlos Prieto!
51.21
Eduardo Campos sees space and advances. Eduardo Campos knocks in a cross ball towards Craig Marr. Craig Marr jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but Scott Morton is on top of it.
55.59
Dion Lloyd comes in with a high challenge, catching Enrique Fernandez with his studs. Dion Lloyd is shown the red card!! Enrique Fernandez grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
59.04
With imagination, Christian Höfer picks a pass forward to Tom Van Loenhout. Tom Van Loenhout makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Carlos Prieto. Carlos Prieto shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
69.20
Peter Oakley plays the ball forward to Nigel Robson. With vision, Nigel Robson laces a weighted ball forward to Tom Van Loenhout. Tom Van Loenhout lofts in a cross ball towards Aladino Ambrosi. Aladino Ambrosi makes a looping header on goal but it flies just off target!
72.25
Jaouad Le Paih kicks a strong pass forward to Eduardo Campos. Eduardo Campos knocks the ball forward to Enrique Fernandez. Enrique Fernandez lofts in a cross ball towards Craig Marr. Craig Marr heads the ball goalwards. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
79.25
Eduardo Campos knocks the ball forward to Enrique Fernandez. Enrique Fernandez knocks in a cross ball towards Eduardo Campos. Eduardo Campos heads the ball goalwards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
85.00
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
87.56
Jason Cope flicks a high pass forward. Eduardo Campos collects the pass. Eduardo Campos kicks a strong pass forward to Dave Stockdale. Dave Stockdale whips in a cross ball towards Craig Marr. Craig Marr makes a deft header. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Rotherham United!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Rotherham United

AFC Wimbledon
Goals
2
3
Shots on Target
5
4
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
1

Possession
47.5%
52.5%
Play Area
26.2%
47.5%
26.2%

Scorers
Craig Marr 72, 88
Aladino Ambrosi 16, 31
Carlos Prieto 48

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Aladino Ambrosi of AFC Wimbledon

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

1.Scott Morton (GK)
6
2.Christian Roth (DEF)
6
3.Peter Oakley (DEF)
6
4.Liam Weaver (DEF)
6
5.Tom Van Loenhout (MID)
6
6.Nigel Robson (MID)
6
7.Dion Lloyd (MID)red card
3
8.Christian Höfer (MID)
6
9.Marvin Charlton (ATT)
6
10.Aladino Ambrosi (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
8
11.Carlos Prieto (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Nuno Lopes (DEF)
0
13.Mustapha Marlet (MID)
0
14.Philipp Eberle (ATT)
0