Match Report
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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at New York Stadium where Rotherham United play host to West Bromwich Albion. A crowd of 9,490 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Rotherham United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while West Bromwich Albion appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Jonathan Wright-Phillips.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Rotherham United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while West Bromwich Albion appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Jonathan Wright-Phillips.
0.00
0-0Rotherham United start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.42
0-0Cesar Ribeiro makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Les Morris. Les Morris knocks the ball forward to Ronnie Sheringham. Ronnie Sheringham shoots from long range but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
6.27
With imagination, Lomano Guppy picks a pass forward to Fadel Tresor. Fadel Tresor flicks the ball to his team mate, Ronnie Sheringham. Ronnie Sheringham tries a spectacular long range effort but it's drastically wayward!
9.21
0-0Fadel Tresor sees Ronnie Sheringham in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ronnie Sheringham knocks the ball to his team mate, Matt Middleton. Matt Middleton comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
15.34
With some swift thinking, Harvey Venus plays the ball forward to Matt Middleton. Matt Middleton cuts inside the box! Matt Middleton shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
18.38
0-0Les Morris comes in with a late challenge on Albrecht Gleisenstein. The referee warns Les Morris to calm down! Albrecht Gleisenstein hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
20.53
0-0Bill Gilchrist chips the ball to his team mate, James Draper. James Draper knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to James Barton who gathers it comfortably.
22.29
Cesar Ribeiro makes a simple pass to Harvey Venus. Harvey Venus passes the ball forward to Chris Godber. Chris Godber shoots from 25 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
26.48
Les Morris kicks a strong pass forward to Matt Middleton. Matt Middleton lofts in a cross ball towards Ronnie Sheringham. Ronnie Sheringham makes a deft header. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
27.24
Stuart Hendrie threads a neat ball through to Ronnie Sheringham. Ronnie Sheringham whips in a cross ball towards Matt Middleton. Matt Middleton heads the ball goalwards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
28.42
Lomano Guppy makes a simple pass to Fadel Tresor. Fadel Tresor makes a beautiful solo run. Fadel Tresor knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Lauren Bisan-E. Marx who gathers it comfortably.
33.27
Kemal Fletcher chips the ball to his team mate, Bill Gilchrist. Bill Gilchrist makes a probing pass to Marcus Drake. Marcus Drake shoots from 25 yards but it is tipped over by James Barton.
34.31
0-0It's a corner kick. Steven Redknapp loops the ball out towards the edge of the box. Ronnie Sheringham jumps high to head the ball out to safety!
38.48
0-1Cesar Ribeiro threads a neat ball through to Fadel Tresor. Fadel Tresor passes the ball forward to Matt Middleton. Matt Middleton whips in a cross ball towards Ronnie Sheringham. Ronnie Sheringham knocks the ball goalwards with his head. It's there!! Lauren Bisan-E. Marx has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
45.00
Albrecht Gleisenstein sees a break and surges forward. Albrecht Gleisenstein knocks in a cross ball towards Carl Owen. Carl Owen makes a deft header. James Barton is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
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. West Bromwich Albion also appear unchanged since the first half. The West Bromwich Albion players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The whistle blows and West Bromwich Albion get the second half underway!
51.35
Stuart Hendrie changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Stuart Hendrie knocks in a cross ball towards Matt Middleton. Matt Middleton powers a header at goal. Lauren Bisan-E. Marx easily picks it out of the air!
53.15
Steven Redknapp sees space and advances. Steven Redknapp knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
55.38
1-1Bill Gilchrist makes a simple pass to Marcus Drake. Marcus Drake threads the ball through to James Draper but he's offside!
59.47
Lomano Guppy chips the ball to his team mate, Fadel Tresor. Fadel Tresor hits a low pass to Chris Godber. Chris Godber shoots from outside the area. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
61.47
1-2West Bromwich Albion have made a substitution with Steven Vieira replacing Oleg Atherton .
63.23
Steven Redknapp passes the ball forward to Carl Owen. Carl Owen knocks in a cross ball towards James Draper. James Draper outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
66.42
Steven Redknapp runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Steven Redknapp shoots from outside the area but it flies just off target!
67.05
Harvey Venus threads a neat ball through to Ronnie Sheringham. Ronnie Sheringham knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jamal Van Der Heijden.
72.50
Cesar Ribeiro threads a neat ball through to Les Morris. Les Morris flicks a high ball forward to Chris Godber who takes it down. Chris Godber whips in a cross ball towards Matt Middleton. With a superhuman jump, Matt Middleton connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The keeper, Lauren Bisan-E. Marx, sees it late!! Goal for West Bromwich Albion!
77.55
West Bromwich Albion have made 2 substitutions with Gilles Vieira replacing Harvey Venus and Paolo Delaney replacing Fadel Tresor .
78.63
Gilles Vieira flicks a high pass forward. Matt Middleton holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Matt Middleton sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Lauren Bisan-E. Marx smothers it!
83.48
Alberto Romero flicks a high pass forward. Bill Gilchrist controls it well on his chest. Bill Gilchrist flicks a high ball forward to Carl Owen who takes it down. Carl Owen knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Steven Vieira.
85.51
Paolo Delaney hits a low pass to Chris Godber. Chris Godber lofts in a cross ball towards Matt Middleton. Matt Middleton gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it flies just off target!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
3
Shots on Target
3
7
Shots off Target
1
6
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
31.6%
68.4%
Play Area
27.6%
48.7%
23.7%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Matt Middleton of West Bromwich Albion |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Lauren Bisan-E. Marx (GK) | 7 | |
| 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) | 6 | |
| 7. | Steven Redknapp (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Albrecht Gleisenstein (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Marcus Drake (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | James Draper (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 11. | Carl Owen (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Tony Elliott (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Adrian Impey (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Jason Wilson (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | James Barton (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Lomano Guppy (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Oleg Atherton (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Cesar Ribeiro (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Les Morris (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Harvey Venus (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Fadel Tresor (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Stuart Hendrie (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Ronnie Sheringham (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Matt Middleton (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Chris Godber (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Gilles Vieira (GK) | 6 | |
| 13. | Paolo Delaney (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Steven Vieira (DEF) | 6 | |