Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at New York Stadium where Rotherham United play host to Liverpool. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Rotherham United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Liverpool appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Jonathan Griffin.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Rotherham United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Liverpool appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Jonathan Griffin.
0.00
0-0Rotherham United kick off and get the match underway!
2.29
0-0Steve Todd advances with the ball. Steve Todd flicks a high pass forward. Nick Lua-Lua holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Nick Lua-Lua knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
8.12
Noel Duberry threads the ball through to Bill Gilchrist. Bill Gilchrist flicks the ball to his team mate, Carl Owen. Carl Owen knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Lars Lindner who gathers it comfortably.
9.37
0-0Steve Todd flicks a high pass forward. Armin Höfer controls it well on his chest. Armin Höfer chips the ball to his team mate, Alexander Unsworth. Alexander Unsworth shoots from distance but it's a woeful effort!
10.08
0-1With great vision, Neil Gardner plays the ball forward to Frederico Alves. Frederico Alves knocks the ball forward, putting Alexander Unsworth through on goal. Alexander Unsworth looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Alexander Unsworth scores for Liverpool!!
14.51
Gabriel Hierro flicks the ball to his team mate, Ruben Ribeiro. Ruben Ribeiro makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alexander Unsworth. Alexander Unsworth knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
16.23
0-1Nick Lua-Lua hacks Kemal Fletcher from behind! Nick Lua-Lua is shown the yellow card! Kemal Fletcher runs off the knock.
18.33
Daniel Salazar hacks Bill Gilchrist from behind! Daniel Salazar is shown the yellow card! Bill Gilchrist stretches but gets up unharmed.
24.26
0-1Noel Duberry passes the ball forward to Bill Gilchrist. Bill Gilchrist sees Marcus Drake in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Marcus Drake shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
26.44
With some swift thinking, Bill Gilchrist plays the ball forward to Carl Owen. Carl Owen finds some space and shoots from distance but Lars Lindner is on top of it.
33.21
Bill Gilchrist sees James Draper in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. James Draper knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
34.26
Noel Duberry threads the ball through to Bill Gilchrist. Bill Gilchrist sees Marcus Drake in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Marcus Drake knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Adriano Tacchi.
40.58
0-1Noel Duberry comes in with a late challenge on Armin Höfer. Noel Duberry is given a warning by the referee! Armin Höfer stretches but gets up unharmed.
42.40
Albrecht Gleisenstein knocks the ball to his team mate, Carl Owen. Carl Owen whips in a cross ball towards Marcus Drake. Marcus Drake connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
45.00
Gabriel Hierro threads a neat ball through to Neil Gardner. Neil Gardner sees space and advances. Neil Gardner whips in a cross ball towards Alexander Unsworth. Alexander Unsworth heads the ball goalwards but it whistles just wide of the post!
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. Liverpool also appear unchanged since the first half. The Liverpool players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Liverpool start the second half!
47.23
Gabriel Hierro makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Neil Gardner. Neil Gardner controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nick Lua-Lua. Nick Lua-Lua edges inside the box! Nick Lua-Lua muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but is denied by Lauren Bisan-E. Marx. Excellent save.
51.26
Albrecht Gleisenstein threads a neat ball through to James Draper. James Draper lofts in a cross ball towards Marcus Drake. Marcus Drake outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
59.28
Albrecht Gleisenstein threads a neat ball through to James Draper. James Draper lofts in a cross ball towards Carl Owen. Carl Owen jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but somehow Lars Lindner manages to keep it out.
60.09
2-1Liverpool have made 2 substitutions with Tomˆs Pahlplatz replacing Alexander Unsworth and Paulo Pinto replacing Armin Höfer .
61.14
Steven Redknapp flicks a high ball forward to James Draper who takes it down. James Draper finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies just wide!
65.02
2-1Neil Gardner comes in with a late challenge on Bill Gilchrist. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Bill Gilchrist gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
66.30
Gabriel Hierro darts forward. Gabriel Hierro plays the ball forward to Nick Lua-Lua. Nick Lua-Lua whips in a cross ball towards Tomˆs Pahlplatz. Tomˆs Pahlplatz beats his man to it with a header. Good keeping from Lauren Bisan-E. Marx as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
67.59
2-1It's a corner kick. Neil Gardner loops the ball in to towards the near post. Lauren Bisan-E. Marx scrambles forward, punching the ball out to safety!
72.05
Bill Gilchrist chips the ball to his team mate, Carl Owen. Carl Owen tries a spectacular long range effort but it whistles just wide of the post!
77.12
Adriano Tacchi makes a probing pass to Ruben Ribeiro. With great vision, Ruben Ribeiro plays the ball forward to Nick Lua-Lua. Nick Lua-Lua knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
84.57
Paulo Pinto flicks a high pass forward. Frederico Alves controls it well on his chest. Frederico Alves lofts in a cross ball towards Tomˆs Pahlplatz. Tomˆs Pahlplatz powers a header at goal. Lauren Bisan-E. Marx effortlessly picks it out of the air!
85.07
2-1Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
90.00
Gabriel Hierro flicks a high pass forward. Neil Gardner collects the pass. Neil Gardner threads a neat ball through to Nick Lua-Lua. Nick Lua-Lua finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Quality keeping!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
5
5
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
0
3
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
50.7%
49.3%
Play Area
26.1%
44.9%
29%
Scorers
| Marcus Drake 42, 51 | Alexander Unsworth 10 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Marcus Drake of Rotherham United |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Lauren Bisan-E. Marx (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Kemal Fletcher (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Alberto Romero (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Noel Duberry (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Jamal Van Der Heijden (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Bill Gilchrist (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Steven Redknapp (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Albrecht Gleisenstein (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Marcus Drake (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 10. | James Draper (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Carl Owen (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Tony Elliott (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Adrian Impey (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Jason Wilson (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Lars Lindner (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Adriano Tacchi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Gabriel Hierro (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Steve Todd (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Armin Höfer (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Ruben Ribeiro (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Neil Gardner (MID) |  | 6 |
| 8. | Daniel Salazar (MID) | | 5 |
| 9. | Alexander Unsworth (ATT) | | 7 |
| 10. | Nick Lua-Lua (ATT) | | 6 |
| 11. | Frederico Alves (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Ugo Greaves (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Paulo Pinto (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Tomˆs Pahlplatz (ATT) | 6 | |