Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at New York Stadium where Rotherham United play host to Gillingham. A crowd of 2,542 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Rotherham United are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Gillingham appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Today's match is refereed by Peter Ward.
The pitch is in good condition.
Rotherham United are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Gillingham appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Today's match is refereed by Peter Ward.
0.00
0-0Rotherham United kick off!
3.15
0-0Damien Mercer hacks Niccolo Maddison from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Niccolo Maddison hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
6.05
0-0Daniel Wright makes a beautiful solo run. Daniel Wright flicks a high pass forward. Glynn Stone controls it well on his chest. Glynn Stone cuts inside the box! Glynn Stone takes a shot at goal. It curls slightly but Kelvin Shearer manages to gather it.
12.02
0-0Arthur McManaman brings the ball forward. Arthur McManaman deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Glynn Stone but the linesman indicates offside!
15.28
Thierry Pallister barges into Glynn Stone. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Glynn Stone hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
21.50
0-0Adrian Plowright flicks the ball to his team mate, Sylvain Kasper. Sylvain Kasper knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Aaron Williams.
26.48
Niccolo Maddison sees Alistair Bellamy in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alistair Bellamy knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
28.27
1-0Damien Mercer flicks a high pass forward. Sylvain Kasper collects the pass. Sylvain Kasper runs straight at the defence! Some silky footwork from Sylvain Kasper provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Rotherham United!
38.17
1-0Gillingham are keeping the ball well. They need to convert this possession into goals.
39.30
Aaron Williams hits a long diagonal ball forward. Alistair Bellamy shoots from distance but somehow Kelvin Shearer manages to keep it out.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Rotherham United appear unchanged since the first half. Gillingham also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Gillingham start the second half!
48.10
Daniel Wright flicks a high pass forward to Niccolo Maddison who brings the ball under control. Niccolo Maddison picks a pass forward to Glynn Stone. Glynn Stone shoots from 20 yards. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Good keeping!
53.41
1-0Arthur McManaman flicks a high ball forward to Alistair Bellamy who takes it down. Alistair Bellamy controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
54.13
Stuart Murrin deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Glynn Stone. Glynn Stone whips in a cross ball towards Alistair Bellamy. Alistair Bellamy directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Alistair Bellamy!
57.36
Arthur McManaman sees space and advances. Arthur McManaman knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
60.45
1-1Gillingham have made a substitution with Phil Vieira replacing Stuart Murrin .
67.16
With some swift thinking, Thierry Pallister plays the ball forward to Damien Mercer. Damien Mercer hits a low pass to Paulo Bento. Paulo Bento shoots from distance but Nicholas Bramble reads it well. Excellent keeping!
71.47
With a delightful solo run, Damien Mercer stretches the opposition's defence. Damien Mercer shoots from 20 yards but it flies just wide!
73.08
Thierry Pallister flicks a high pass forward. Ian Venus holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ian Venus knocks the ball to his team mate, Paulo Bento. Paulo Bento tries a spectacular long range effort but it misses the target by a large margin!
77.26
Rotherham United have made a substitution with Seth Dyer replacing Harry Elliott .Gillingham have made a substitution with Scott Stone replacing Niccolo Maddison .
78.28
Daniel Wright makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Darius Myers. Darius Myers sees Glynn Stone in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Glynn Stone shoots from long range. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Good keeping!
89.40
Scott Stone makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Glynn Stone. Glynn Stone plays a one-two with Alistair Bellamy and rushes in on goal... Glynn Stone shoots from just inside the box but slams it into the crowd!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
2
5
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
40%
60%
Play Area
30.7%
46.7%
22.7%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Alistair Bellamy of Gillingham |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Kelvin Shearer (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Simone De Franceschi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Malcolm Edwards (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Thierry Pallister (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 5. | Simon Clegg (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Ian Venus (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Harry Elliott (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Damien Mercer (MID) | | 7 |
| 9. | Adrian Plowright (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Sylvain Kasper (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 11. | Paulo Bento (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Seth Dyer (GK) | 6 | |
| 13. | Alexander Minto (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Simon Kasper (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Nicholas Bramble (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Aaron Williams (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Tommy Stewart (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Daniel Wright (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Arthur McManaman (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Niccolo Maddison (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Stuart Murrin (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Darius Myers (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Brian Banks (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Alistair Bellamy (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Glynn Stone (ATT) | 8 | |
| 12. | Scott Stone (GK) | 6 | |
| 13. | Phil Vieira (ATT) | 6 | |
| 14. | Peter Plowright (MID) | 0 | |