Match Report


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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at New York Stadium where Rotherham United play host to Chelsea. A crowd of 9,915 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Rotherham United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Chelsea appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Eoin Keane.


0.00
Rotherham United kick off!
2.59
Stanley Walsh chips the ball to his team mate, Trevor Formon. Trevor Formon sees space and advances. Trevor Formon whips in a cross ball towards Simon Proctor. Simon Proctor is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
6.46
Francesco G. Baronchelli breaks forward. Francesco G. Baronchelli hits a low pass to Jason Scowcroft. Jason Scowcroft whips in a cross ball towards Robbie Bishop. Robbie Bishop knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Daniele Shaw steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
16.06
Stanley Walsh passes the ball forward to Anthony Keegan. Anthony Keegan hits a low pass to Simon Proctor. Simon Proctor knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alberto Romero.
18.37
Darius Shields makes a strong solo run forward. Darius Shields chips the ball to his team mate, Felipe Marcelino. Felipe Marcelino skips past Kemal Fletcher! Some superb footwork from Felipe Marcelino provides some space. He rifles a shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Felipe Marcelino!
26.33
Noel Duberry runs forward with the ball. Noel Duberry sees a break and surges forward. Noel Duberry tries a spectacular long range effort his aim is horrendously poor!
27.53
Tony Elliott barges into Trevor Formon. Tony Elliott is shown the yellow card! Trevor Formon stretches but gets up unharmed.
28.46
With a delightful solo run, Albrecht Gleisenstein stretches the opposition's defence. Albrecht Gleisenstein sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
32.41
Alberto Romero barges into Felipe Marcelino. Alberto Romero is shown the yellow card! Felipe Marcelino grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
33.13
With a delightful solo run, Trevor Formon stretches the opposition's defence. Trevor Formon lofts in a cross ball towards Felipe Marcelino. Felipe Marcelino beats his man to it with a header but it rises well off target!
34.46
Tony Elliott controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Robbie Bishop. Robbie Bishop knocks in a cross ball towards Girolamo De Franceschi. Girolamo De Franceschi is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but Wes Monk reads it well. Good keeping!
36.06
Trevor Formon controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Fabian Jones. Fabian Jones puts a great ball through. Simon Proctor runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
39.47
Omer Brighton flicks the ball to his team mate, Simon Proctor. Simon Proctor controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
42.51
Steven Redknapp controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jason Scowcroft. Jason Scowcroft knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Daniele Shaw.
44.15
Darius Shields catches Steven Redknapp on the ankles. The referee brings Darius Shields to one side and gives him a warning! Steven Redknapp runs off the knock.
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. Chelsea also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Chelsea kick off!
49.35
Kees van den Berg comes in with a late challenge on Steven Redknapp. Kees van den Berg is shown the yellow card! Steven Redknapp stretches but gets up unharmed.
57.49
Noel Duberry chips the ball to his team mate, Tony Elliott. Tony Elliott flicks a high pass forward. Jason Scowcroft controls it well on his chest. Jason Scowcroft knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Wes Monk who gathers it comfortably.
59.56
Kemal Fletcher threads a neat ball through to Tony Elliott. Tony Elliott threads a neat ball through to Girolamo De Franceschi. Girolamo De Franceschi controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Jason Scowcroft through on goal. Some good footwork from Jason Scowcroft provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
60.48
Chelsea have made a substitution with Sol Rodgers replacing Stanley Walsh .
63.00
Albrecht Gleisenstein sees Jason Scowcroft in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jason Scowcroft lofts in a cross ball towards Robbie Bishop. Robbie Bishop connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Wes Monk didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
66.51
Daniele Shaw kicks a strong pass forward to Trevor Formon. Trevor Formon makes a probing pass to Felipe Marcelino. Felipe Marcelino knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
72.02
Trevor Formon flicks the ball to his team mate, Simon Proctor. Simon Proctor knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alberto Romero.
77.03
Chelsea have made 2 substitutions with Nikolas Eberle replacing Omer Brighton and Philipp Bierhoff replacing Simon Proctor .
81.50
Steven Redknapp threads a neat ball through to Robbie Bishop. Robbie Bishop shoots from 20 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
87.04
Anthony Keegan flicks a high pass forward. Felipe Marcelino holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Felipe Marcelino skips past Francesco G. Baronchelli! Some good footwork from Felipe Marcelino provides some space. He shoots at goal but it's a woeful effort!
89.24
Nikolas Eberle sees space and advances. Nikolas Eberle advances inside the box! Some good footwork from Nikolas Eberle provides some space. He shoots at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
90.00
Steven Redknapp makes a probing pass to Jason Scowcroft. Jason Scowcroft tries a spectacular long range effort but he balloons it over the crossbar!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

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

Possession
52.1%
47.9%
Play Area
28.8%
45.2%
26%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Felipe Marcelino of Chelsea

Match Ratings