Match Report
| Rotherham United | Rotherham United |  |  | Chester City | Chester City | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Paolo Godber | P. Godber |  | 57 | G |  | 1 | | G | 63 | | Daniele Cooper | D. Cooper | |||||||||
| Graham Finney | G. Finney | | 68 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 64 | | Brendan Powell | B. Powell | |||||||||
| Adam Barrett | A. Barrett | | 56 | D | | 3 | | D | 60 | | Des Collymore | D. Collymore | |||||||||
| Anthony Grantt | A. Grantt | | 52 | D | | 4 | | D | 51 | | Frank Dean | F. Dean | |||||||||
| Ian Pearce | I. Pearce | | 52 | D | | 5 | | D | 49 | | Ronnie Finney | R. Finney | |||||||||
| Matt Mcallister | M. Mcallister |  | 57 | M | | 6 | | M | 68 | | Brian Bishop | B. Bishop | |||||||||
| Adam Kirkland | A. Kirkland | | 53 | M | | 7 | | M | 58 | | Mervin Windass | M. Windass | |||||||||
| Duncan Stone | D. Stone | | 45 | M | | 8 | | M | 43 | | Paul Forbes | P. Forbes | |||||||||
| Gareth Milburn | G. Milburn | | 54 | A | | 9 | | M | 41 | | Des Carter | D. Carter | |||||||||
| Richard Howey | R. Howey | | 50 | A | | 10 | | A | 61 | | Ian Eadie | I. Eadie | |||||||||
| Patrick Brown | P. Brown | | 48 | A | | 11 | | A | 60 | | Stephen Davis | S. Davis | |||||||||
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at New York Stadium where Rotherham United play host to Chester City. A crowd of 4,382 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
Rotherham United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Chester City appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Rotherham United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Chester City appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0Chester City kick off and get the first half underway!
4.30
0-0Graham Finney advances with the ball. Graham Finney knocks the ball forward to Richard Howey. Richard Howey finds some space and shoots from distance but somehow Daniele Cooper manages to keep it out.
8.08
0-0Frank Dean barges into Richard Howey. The referee calls over Frank Dean and warns him to calm down! Richard Howey carries on, but is struggling a bit.
10.27
0-0Adam Kirkland passes the ball forward to Patrick Brown. Patrick Brown knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Daniele Cooper who gathers it comfortably.
12.18
Duncan Stone makes a simple pass to Richard Howey. Richard Howey knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Brendan Powell.
16.20
0-0Mervin Windass knocks the ball to his team mate, Ian Eadie. Ian Eadie controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is miles over!
18.58
Ronnie Finney boots it upfield. Ian Eadie knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
21.23
0-1Brian Bishop knocks the ball to his team mate, Stephen Davis. Stephen Davis plays a perfect one-two with Ian Eadie and rushes in on goal... Stephen Davis makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Stephen Davis!
27.36
Adam Kirkland makes a probing pass to Richard Howey. Richard Howey shoots from 25 yards but it is miles over!
33.01
0-1Rotherham United are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
34.04
Brian Bishop brings the ball forward. Brian Bishop sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
38.19
Matt Mcallister makes a simple pass to Richard Howey. Richard Howey plays a perfect one-two with Patrick Brown and rushes in on goal... Richard Howey makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
39.49
Des Collymore deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Paul Forbes. Paul Forbes makes a probing pass to Ian Eadie. Ian Eadie shoots from long range but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
42.48
Des Carter controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ian Eadie. Ian Eadie shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
Rotherham United kick off the second half!
51.47
Brian Bishop deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ian Eadie. Ian Eadie knocks in a cross ball towards Stephen Davis. Stephen Davis is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
53.57
0-1Matt Mcallister flicks the ball to his team mate, Patrick Brown. Patrick Brown knocks the ball forward to Richard Howey but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
55.12
0-1Gareth Milburn comes in with a late challenge on Brendan Powell. Gareth Milburn is shown the yellow card! Brendan Powell hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
59.52
Des Collymore knocks the ball forward to Paul Forbes. Paul Forbes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stephen Davis. Stephen Davis controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Paolo Godber easily smothers it!
61.23
Anthony Grantt takes it forward alone. Anthony Grantt deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Richard Howey. Richard Howey knocks the ball to his team mate, Gareth Milburn. Gareth Milburn shows great control and tries a shot on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
75.22
Adam Barrett knocks the ball to his team mate, Duncan Stone. Duncan Stone knocks the ball to his team mate, Gareth Milburn. Gareth Milburn plays a perfect one-two with Patrick Brown and rushes in on goal... Gareth Milburn cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
77.10
Stephen Davis barges into Ian Pearce. The referee calls over Stephen Davis and shows him a yellow card! Ian Pearce runs off the knock.
78.48
1-1Mervin Windass clumsily knocks into Adam Kirkland. The referee calls over Mervin Windass and warns him to calm down! Adam Kirkland hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
87.19
Des Carter makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ian Eadie. Ian Eadie goes all the way! Ian Eadie shows great control and tries a shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
89.10
Frank Dean barges into Richard Howey. The referee calls over Frank Dean again and warns him to calm down! Richard Howey runs off the knock.
90.00
Matt Mcallister sees a break and surges forward. Matt Mcallister controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Patrick Brown. Patrick Brown makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Daniele Cooper is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
3
3
Shots off Target
3
5
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
4
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
49.4%
50.6%
Play Area
31.6%
44.3%
24.1%
Scorers