Match Report


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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at The New Den where Millwall play host to Rotherham United. A crowd of 8,439 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Millwall and Rotherham United are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Stuart Dublin.


0.00
Millwall kick off and get the first half underway!
8.53
Adriano Myrtaj passes the ball forward to Brian Newton. Brian Newton deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nick Roberts. Nick Roberts finds some space and shoots from distance but it's a woeful effort!
9.30
Syd Deane kicks a strong pass forward to Nick Roberts. Nick Roberts knocks in a cross ball towards Ruel Gascoigne. Ruel Gascoigne connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The keeper, Lauren Bisan-E. Marx, sees it late!! Goal for Millwall!
12.28
Peter Butt catches Alberto Romero on the ankles. The referee warns Peter Butt to calm down! Alberto Romero runs off the knock.
14.25
Ivan Bridge takes it forward alone. Ivan Bridge makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nick Roberts. Nick Roberts deftly passes the ball to Ruel Gascoigne, releasing him through on goal. Ruel Gascoigne shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
15.43
Albrecht Gleisenstein sees James Draper in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. James Draper controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Carl Owen through on goal. Carl Owen strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. It's there!! Felipe Ferrer has to pick the ball from the back of the net! That brings them back into the game!
18.45
Alberto Romero flicks a high pass forward. Steven Redknapp holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Steven Redknapp passes the ball forward to Carl Owen. Carl Owen controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
21.20
Ivan Bridge catches Marcus Drake on the ankles. Ivan Bridge is shown the yellow card! Marcus Drake stretches but gets up unharmed.
22.21
Steven Redknapp flicks a high pass forward. Carl Owen holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Carl Owen lofts in a cross ball towards James Draper. James Draper outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
24.53
Albrecht Gleisenstein flicks a high pass forward to James Draper who brings the ball under control. James Draper shoots from long range but it is shockingly off target!
26.43
Bill Gilchrist makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Carl Owen. Carl Owen controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
33.54
Syd Deane sees Jacob Fletcher in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jacob Fletcher controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Solid save from Lauren Bisan-E. Marx.
34.52
Albrecht Gleisenstein flicks the ball to his team mate, James Draper. James Draper shoots from 25 yards but it's a lousy effort!
39.04
Albrecht Gleisenstein hits a low pass to Carl Owen. Carl Owen knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
40.20
Syd Deane decides to run forward with the ball. Syd Deane plays a one-two with Nick Roberts and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Syd Deane provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
44.46
Peter Butt sees Nick Roberts in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Nick Roberts shoots from outside the area but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Millwall appear unchanged since the first half. Rotherham United also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Rotherham United get the second half underway!
48.20
Adriano Myrtaj knocks the ball to his team mate, Brian Newton. Brian Newton makes a beautiful solo run. Brian Newton lofts in a cross ball towards Ruel Gascoigne. Ruel Gascoigne makes a looping header on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
49.29
Syd Deane runs straight at the opposition's defence. Syd Deane knocks in a cross ball towards Jacob Fletcher. Jacob Fletcher makes a looping header on goal but is denied by Lauren Bisan-E. Marx. Excellent save.
59.01
Bill Gilchrist makes a beautiful solo run. Bill Gilchrist plays a scrappy one-two with Carl Owen and advances towards the goal... Bill Gilchrist rockets a shot on goal but it flies just off target!
60.15
Alberto Romero controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Bill Gilchrist. Bill Gilchrist knocks the ball to his team mate, Marcus Drake. Marcus Drake knocks in a cross ball towards James Draper. James Draper heads the ball goalwards. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
63.53
With a delightful solo run, Bill Gilchrist stretches the opposition's defence. Bill Gilchrist whips in a cross ball towards Marcus Drake. Marcus Drake jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
65.43
Bill Gilchrist flicks a high pass forward to Marcus Drake who brings the ball under control. Marcus Drake tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
66.28
Bill Gilchrist flicks a high pass forward. Marcus Drake controls it well on his chest. Marcus Drake shoots from long range but is denied by Felipe Ferrer. Excellent save.
69.21
Peter Butt sees Ruel Gascoigne in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ruel Gascoigne finds some space and shoots from distance. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
75.45
Albrecht Gleisenstein deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Carl Owen. Carl Owen knocks in a cross ball towards James Draper. James Draper finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
81.27
Peter Butt flicks the ball to his team mate, Jacob Fletcher. Jacob Fletcher tries a spectacular long range effort but Lauren Bisan-E. Marx is on top of it.
83.17
Syd Deane changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Syd Deane plays a scrappy one-two with Ruel Gascoigne and advances towards the goal... Kemal Fletcher comes in with a late challenge on Syd Deane. Syd Deane appeals for a penalty! Given!!
83.17
The referee points to the spot..
84.47
Nick Roberts takes a cautious run up. The ball flies inside the right post - goal!!
87.45
Noel Duberry hacks Ruel Gascoigne from behind! Noel Duberry is shown the yellow card! Ruel Gascoigne stretches but gets up unharmed.
89.34
Steven Redknapp passes the ball forward to James Draper. James Draper knocks in a cross ball towards Marcus Drake. Marcus Drake flicks the ball with his head but it misses the target by a large margin!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
3
3
Shots on Target
6
4
Shots off Target
5
9
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
42%
58%
Play Area
25%
47.7%
27.3%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to James Draper of Rotherham United

Match Ratings
1.Felipe Ferrer (GK)
6
2.Kevin Thielemann (DEF)
6
3.Adriano Myrtaj (DEF)
6
4.Ivan Bridge (DEF)yellow card
6
5.Jack Promes (DEF)
6
6.Brian Newton (MID)
6
7.Peter Butt (MID)
6
8.Syd Deane (MID)goal scored
9
9.Ruel Gascoigne (ATT)goal scored
7
10.Nick Roberts (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Jacob Fletcher (ATT)
6
 
12.Jason Formon (ATT)
0
13.Jan Scholz (GK)
0
14.Chris Johnson (MID)
0