Match Report


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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at New York Stadium where Rotherham United play host to Hull City. A crowd of 7,868 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Rotherham United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Hull City appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Stuart Dublin.


0.00
Rotherham United kick off and get the first half underway!
2.19
Noel Duberry flicks a high pass forward. Albrecht Gleisenstein controls it well on his chest. Albrecht Gleisenstein sees James Draper in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. James Draper whips in a cross ball towards Marcus Drake. Marcus Drake shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
6.50
Arturo Vega runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Arturo Vega plays a quick one-two with Chris Dixon and rushes in on goal... Arturo Vega takes a shot at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
9.39
Carl Owen comes in with a late challenge on Paul Burbage. Carl Owen is given a warning by the referee! Paul Burbage runs off the knock.
10.23
With great vision, Albrecht Gleisenstein plays the ball forward to James Draper. James Draper knocks in a cross ball towards Marcus Drake. Marcus Drake powers a header at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
14.05
Ernesto Farinos threads the ball through to Colin Morrison. Colin Morrison runs straight at the defence! Colin Morrison rockets a shot on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
21.58
Darren Edghill sees Colin Morrison in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Colin Morrison threads a neat ball through to Chris Dixon. Chris Dixon strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but is denied by Lauren Bisan-E. Marx. Excellent save.
26.36
Ernesto Farinos flicks the ball to his team mate, Colin Morrison. Colin Morrison runs straight at the defence! Some silky footwork from Colin Morrison provides some space. He curls a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Lauren Bisan-E. Marx easily smothers it!
27.04
Arturo Vega catches Bill Gilchrist on the ankles. Arturo Vega is given a warning by the referee! Bill Gilchrist runs off the knock.
38.47
Kemal Fletcher knocks the ball forward to Bill Gilchrist. Bill Gilchrist flicks a high pass forward to Carl Owen who brings the ball under control. Carl Owen sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
42.06
Paul Lowe makes a simple pass to Pablo Nunez. Pablo Nunez flicks a high ball forward to Colin Morrison who takes it down. Colin Morrison shoots from long range. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
45.00
Alberto Romero threads a neat ball through to Albrecht Gleisenstein. Albrecht Gleisenstein makes a probing pass to James Draper. James Draper knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
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. Hull City also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Hull City kick off!
48.22
Matthew Redknapp makes a beautiful solo run. Matthew Redknapp flicks a high pass forward. Chris Dixon holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Chris Dixon tries a spectacular long range effort but Lauren Bisan-E. Marx is on top of his game. Good keeping!
53.46
Steven Redknapp flicks the ball to his team mate, James Draper. James Draper sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but is denied by George Granville. Excellent save.
55.22
Albrecht Gleisenstein catches Pablo Nunez on the ankles. The referee warns Albrecht Gleisenstein to calm down! Pablo Nunez stretches but gets up unharmed.
59.40
Ernesto Farinos catches Bill Gilchrist on the ankles. The referee calls over Ernesto Farinos and shows him a yellow card! Bill Gilchrist stretches but gets up unharmed.
65.34
Bill Gilchrist threads the ball through to James Draper. James Draper knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to George Granville who gathers it comfortably.
67.19
Noel Duberry clumsily knocks into Ernesto Farinos. The referee warns Noel Duberry to calm down! Ernesto Farinos stretches but gets up unharmed.
67.19
Free kick to Hull City just outside the area...
68.13
Darren Edghill steps up and lifts the ball high over the wall. Too high. What a wasted chance.
73.21
Pablo Nunez kicks a strong pass forward to Chris Dixon. Chris Dixon tries a spectacular long range effort but it's drastically wayward!
77.54
Marcus Drake comes in with a late challenge on Paul Lowe. The referee calls over Marcus Drake and warns him to calm down! Paul Lowe stretches but gets up unharmed.
78.26
Steven Redknapp deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Marcus Drake. Marcus Drake knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
79.55
Bill Gilchrist threads a neat ball through to Marcus Drake. Marcus Drake lofts in a cross ball towards Carl Owen. Carl Owen beats his man to it with a header but it flies well off target!
81.25
Steven Redknapp flicks the ball to his team mate, Carl Owen. Carl Owen tries a spectacular long range effort but it is tipped over by George Granville.
82.46
Steven Redknapp takes the corner, swinging a high ball in towards the far post. Paul Burbage gets to the ball and kicks it upfield to safety.
84.51
Alberto Romero flicks a high pass forward. Albrecht Gleisenstein holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Albrecht Gleisenstein makes a probing pass to Carl Owen. Carl Owen rushes past Matthew Redknapp! Carl Owen shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Nice keeping!
85.53
Arturo Vega flicks a high pass forward. Colin Morrison holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Colin Morrison knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alberto Romero.
90.00
Ernesto Farinos flicks a high pass forward. Colin Morrison controls it well on his chest. Colin Morrison shoots from distance but somehow Lauren Bisan-E. Marx manages to keep it out.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

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

Possession
47.3%
52.7%
Play Area
29.7%
43.2%
27%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Colin Morrison of Hull City

Match Ratings
1.George Granville (GK)
7
2.Paul Burbage (DEF)
6
3.Paul Lowe (DEF)
7
4.Matthew Redknapp (DEF)
7
5.Sean Ciullo (DEF)
6
6.Darren Edghill (MID)
6
7.Pablo Nunez (MID)
6
8.Ernesto Farinos (MID)yellow card
7
9.Arturo Vega (MID)
7
10.Chris Dixon (ATT)
6
11.Colin Morrison (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Trevor Mcgreal (GK)
0
13.Elena Morales (DEF)
0
14.Des Royce (ATT)
0