Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at The New Den where Millwall play host to Walsall. A crowd of 9,704 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Millwall are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Walsall appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Millwall are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Walsall appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Walsall kick off!
2.44
0-0Giuliano Chianese kicks a strong pass forward to Alberto Hulme. Alberto Hulme plays a perfect one-two with Vesa Falt and rushes in on goal... Alberto Hulme shows great control and tries a shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
3.10
0-0Jonathan Minto threads the ball through to Cristiano Jesus. Cristiano Jesus knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Oleg Thirlwell who gathers it comfortably.
16.21
0-0Jan Krüger threads the ball through to Giuliano Chianese. Giuliano Chianese controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alberto Hulme. Alberto Hulme makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Vesa Falt but he's offside!
22.54
Emile Higginbotham knocks the ball forward to Salomon Song. Salomon Song knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Oleg Thirlwell who gathers it comfortably.
27.01
Roberto Baronio knocks the ball forward to Jonathan Minto. Jonathan Minto passes the ball forward to Ruud Bomers. Ruud Bomers finds some space and shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
39.36
Lucas Madrigal knocks the ball forward to Giuliano Chianese. Giuliano Chianese kicks a strong pass forward to Alberto Hulme. Alberto Hulme shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
42.47
Jean-Pierre Javary sees space and advances. Jean-Pierre Javary sees a break and surges forward. Jean-Pierre Javary knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
44.31
Arouna Dindane kicks a strong pass forward to Vesa Falt. Vesa Falt shoots from long range but he balloons it over the crossbar!
45.00
David Wieser knocks the ball to his team mate, Alberto Hulme. Alberto Hulme knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
The whistle blows and Millwall kick off!
47.59
Arouna Dindane makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alberto Hulme. Alberto Hulme goes all the way! Alberto Hulme shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
48.47
0-1Arouna Dindane passes the ball forward to Vesa Falt. Vesa Falt shoots from outside the area. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Vesa Falt!
51.50
0-1Giuliano Chianese knocks the ball forward to Vesa Falt. Vesa Falt shoots from 25 yards. It curls slightly but Dave Andrews manages to gather it comfortably.
54.07
0-1Jan Krüger hacks Ruud Bomers from behind! The referee calls over Jan Krüger and warns him to calm down! Ruud Bomers stretches but gets up unharmed.
57.31
David Wieser knocks the ball to his team mate, Alberto Hulme. Alberto Hulme knocks in a cross ball towards Vesa Falt. Vesa Falt connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Magnificent save by Dave Andrews!
61.41
Roberto Baronio decides to run forward with the ball. Roberto Baronio kicks a strong pass forward to Cristiano Jesus. Cristiano Jesus finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
65.15
Shane Kewell makes a beautiful solo run. Shane Kewell passes the ball forward to Ruud Bomers. Ruud Bomers tries a spectacular long range effort but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
71.27
Emile Higginbotham knocks the ball forward to Cristiano Jesus. Cristiano Jesus knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Oleg Thirlwell who gathers it comfortably.
72.12
Jean-Pierre Javary sees space and advances. Jean-Pierre Javary controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ruud Bomers. Ruud Bomers shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
73.42
Arouna Dindane deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alberto Hulme. Alberto Hulme knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
78.30
Jonathan Minto catches Giuliano Chianese on the ankles. Jonathan Minto is given a warning by the referee! Giuliano Chianese hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
83.45
0-1Lucas Madrigal barges into Cristiano Jesus. Lucas Madrigal is shown the yellow card! Cristiano Jesus runs off the knock.
85.51
Shane Kewell chips the ball to his team mate, Jonathan Minto. Jonathan Minto makes a probing pass to Salomon Song. Salomon Song whips in a cross ball towards Cristiano Jesus. Cristiano Jesus flicks the ball with his head. What a cracker!! Oleg Thirlwell had no chance!! Goal for Millwall!
90.00
David Wieser kicks a strong pass forward to Alberto Hulme. Alberto Hulme controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
2
3
Shots off Target
3
5
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
37.2%
62.8%
Play Area
29.1%
45.3%
25.6%
Scorers
| Cristiano Jesus 86 | Vesa Falt 48 |