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 Sunderland. A crowd of 4,767 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Rotherham United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Sunderland appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Today's match is refereed by Steve Gordon.
The pitch is in good condition.
Rotherham United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Sunderland appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Today's match is refereed by Steve Gordon.
0.00
0-0Rotherham United kick off and get the first half underway!
8.29
0-0Arthur Cutler deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Julian Brown. Julian Brown makes an attacking run forward. Julian Brown advances inside the box! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Julian Brown provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
9.42
0-0Julian Brown threads the ball through to Jermaine Campbell. Jermaine Campbell puts a great ball through but Cesar Almeida is slow coming back. It's an easy decision for the linesman. Offside!
15.46
0-0Leon Carragher flicks a high pass forward. Cristiano Nascimento collects the pass. Cristiano Nascimento plays a quick one-two with Cesar Almeida and rushes in on goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Cristiano Nascimento provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but Bertrand Gallon is on top of his game. Well saved!
16.31
0-1Teddy Hughes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Seth Konchesky. Seth Konchesky sees Alfred Cope just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Alfred Cope looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Arthur Gower with no chance!! Goal for Sunderland!
24.11
0-1Alan Robinson chips the ball to his team mate, Alfred Cope. Alfred Cope knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
26.13
0-1Alan Robinson comes in with a late challenge on Julian Brown. The referee brings Alan Robinson to one side and gives him a warning! Julian Brown runs off the knock.
27.45
Sol Riggott makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Julian Brown. Julian Brown sees Jermaine Campbell in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jermaine Campbell kicks a strong pass forward to Cesar Almeida but the referee indicates it's offside!
32.30
Alan Robinson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alfred Cope. Alfred Cope shoots from 25 yards but it rises well off target!
40.33
Clive Izzet decides to run forward with the ball. Clive Izzet knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by George Bastin.
42.47
Alejandro Ortiz barges into Jermaine Campbell. The referee warns Alejandro Ortiz to calm down! Jermaine Campbell runs off the knock.
42.47
0-1Free kick to Rotherham United just outside the area...
43.40
David Glass takes a long run up and sends in a curling shot. It's is just wide of the post. Good effort.
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. Sunderland appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-5-2 formation. The Rotherham United players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and Sunderland get the second half underway!
51.17
Alan Robinson makes a simple pass to Seth Konchesky. Seth Konchesky knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Arthur Gower who gathers it comfortably.
54.36
Showing composure, Noel Owen picks a pass forward to Alfred Cope. Alfred Cope finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
59.58
Teddy Hughes hits a low pass to Alfred Cope. Alfred Cope controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
60.02
0-1Rotherham United have made 2 substitutions with Jose E. Pianu replacing Julian Brown and Alfred Grantt replacing Cristiano Nascimento .
61.08
0-1David Glass knocks the ball forward to Alfred Grantt. Alfred Grantt makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Jermaine Campbell. Jermaine Campbell comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball comes in low, but it is blocked by Ivan Hughes.
90.00
Clive Izzet passes the ball forward to Alfred Cope. Alfred Cope knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Arthur Gower who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
2
2
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
43.8%
56.2%
Play Area
31.2%
51.6%
17.2%
Scorers
| Alfred Cope 16 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Alfred Cope of Sunderland |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Arthur Gower (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | George Bastin (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Alfredo Bizzarri (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Sol Riggott (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Arthur Cutler (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | David Glass (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Leon Carragher (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Julian Brown (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | Jermaine Campbell (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Cesar Almeida (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Cristiano Nascimento (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Jamie Howey (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Jose E. Pianu (ATT) | 6 | |
| 14. | Alfred Grantt (DEF) | 6 | |
| 1. | Bertrand Gallon (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Michael Regragui (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Ivan Hughes (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Alejandro Ortiz (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Mick Coppinger (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Alan Robinson (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Teddy Hughes (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Noel Owen (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Clive Izzet (MID) | 7 | |
| 10. | Seth Konchesky (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Alfred Cope (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 12. | Alfred Banks (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Wout De Groot (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Sylvain Campbell (GK) | 0 | |