Match Report


Rotherham UnitedRotherham United     Cheltenham TownCheltenham Town
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Kelvin ShearerK. Shearer51
G
1captain
G
47Peter PlattP. Platt
Simone De FranceschiS. De Franceschi57
D
2
D
39Stan HuntS. Hunt
Malcolm EdwardsM. Edwards46
D
3
D
37Del HallD. Hall
Thierry PallisterT. Pallister43
D
4
D
36John SummerbeeJ. Summerbee
Simon CleggS. Clegg36
D
captain5
M
46Ugo WalshU. Walsh
Ian VenusI. Venus60
M
6
M
46Scott LaverS. Laver
Harry ElliottH. Elliott44
M
7
M
45Lomano BrightonL. Brighton
Damien MercerD. Mercer42
M
8
M
44Michael PallisterM. Pallister
Adrian PlowrightA. Plowright41
M
9
A
58Seth VenusS. Venus
Sylvain KasperS. Kasper52
A
10
A
52Scott KitsonS. Kitson
Paulo BentoP. Bento46
A
11
A
50Dean GerrardD. Gerrard
 
Seth DyerS. Dyer47
G
12
A
46Francis AllmanF. Allman
Alexander MintoA. Minto39
M
13
A
41Gilles YoungG. Young
Simon KasperS. Kasper39
M
14
G
40Mark GeorgeM. George

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Match Report
Hail stones bounce on the pitch here at New York Stadium where Rotherham United play host to Cheltenham Town. Its a sell-out today with the 3,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Rotherham United are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Cheltenham Town appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Jermaine Newby.


0.00
Cheltenham Town get the match underway!
4.45
Thierry Pallister passes the ball forward to Ian Venus. Ian Venus flicks a high ball forward to Sylvain Kasper who takes it down. Sylvain Kasper knocks in a cross ball towards Paulo Bento. Paulo Bento rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Good keeping from Peter Platt as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
6.58
Seeing a gap ahead, Ugo Walsh picks a pass forward to Dean Gerrard. Dean Gerrard shoots from outside the area but it flies just wide!
8.14
Harry Elliott makes an attacking run forward. Harry Elliott whips in a cross ball towards Paulo Bento. Paulo Bento fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
10.28
Adrian Plowright makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Sylvain Kasper. Sylvain Kasper knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
22.04
Damien Mercer flicks a high ball forward to Sylvain Kasper who takes it down. Sylvain Kasper shoots from 20 yards. It's miles wide!
24.16
Del Hall threads the ball through to Lomano Brighton. Lomano Brighton knocks the ball to his team mate, Dean Gerrard. Dean Gerrard plays a scrappy one-two with Scott Kitson and stumbles forward towards the goal... Dean Gerrard takes a shot at goal. It curls slightly but Kelvin Shearer manages to gather it.
33.45
Lomano Brighton makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Scott Kitson. Scott Kitson threads a neat, attacking ball through to Seth Venus. Seth Venus makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
40.25
Scott Laver knocks the ball forward to Scott Kitson. Scott Kitson plays a one-two with Dean Gerrard and advances towards the goal... Scott Kitson tries a spectacular strike but Kelvin Shearer reads it well. Nice save!
42.16
Simone De Franceschi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Damien Mercer. Damien Mercer makes a probing pass to Paulo Bento. Paulo Bento edges inside the box! Paulo Bento shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Peter Platt is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
45.00
John Summerbee flicks a high ball forward to Scott Laver who takes it down. Scott Laver knocks the ball to his team mate, Dean Gerrard. Dean Gerrard 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. Cheltenham Town have changed their lineup with Gilles Young replacing Scott Laver.

45.00
The whistle blows and Rotherham United kick off!
47.16
Simone De Franceschi threads a neat ball through to Harry Elliott. Harry Elliott threads the ball through to Paulo Bento. Paulo Bento whips in a cross ball towards Sylvain Kasper. Sylvain Kasper finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
49.54
Malcolm Edwards controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ian Venus. Ian Venus knocks the ball forward to Paulo Bento. Paulo Bento shoots from long range but it's a woeful effort!
51.58
Damien Mercer knocks the ball to his team mate, Paulo Bento. Paulo Bento rushes past Stan Hunt! Some awkward footwork from Paulo Bento provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it flies well off target!
54.09
Stan Hunt flicks a high ball forward to Lomano Brighton who takes it down. Lomano Brighton threads the ball through to Seth Venus. Seth Venus knocks in a cross ball towards Scott Kitson. Scott Kitson outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but is denied by Kelvin Shearer. Excellent save.
57.01
With imagination, Damien Mercer plays the ball forward to Sylvain Kasper. Sylvain Kasper knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
59.32
Gilles Young controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dean Gerrard. Dean Gerrard shoots from long range. The ball takes a deflection leaving Kelvin Shearer with no chance!! Goal for Cheltenham Town!
61.32
Cheltenham Town have made 2 substitutions with Francis Allman replacing Stan Hunt and Mark George replacing Dean Gerrard .
66.13
Thierry Pallister flicks a high pass forward. Adrian Plowright holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Adrian Plowright runs straight at the opposition's defence. Adrian Plowright finds some space and shoots from distance but Peter Platt is on top of it.
72.28
John Summerbee kicks a strong pass forward to Gilles Young. Gilles Young sees Mark George in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Mark George shoots from 20 yards. It's miles wide!
77.58
Rotherham United have made a substitution with Seth Dyer replacing Harry Elliott .
78.63
Adrian Plowright advances with the ball. Adrian Plowright controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it slams into the crowd!
79.42
Mark George clumsily knocks into Malcolm Edwards. The referee calls over Mark George and warns him to calm down! Malcolm Edwards runs off the knock.
81.12
Michael Pallister kicks a strong pass forward to Seth Venus. Seth Venus plays a scrappy one-two with Scott Kitson and stumbles forward towards the goal... Seth Venus shoots from just inside the box. The ball curls but is blocked by Simone De Franceschi's outstretched leg.
83.57
Simone De Franceschi flicks a high ball forward to Seth Dyer who takes it down. Seth Dyer knocks the ball to his team mate, Sylvain Kasper. Sylvain Kasper knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Peter Platt who gathers it comfortably.
85.38
Adrian Plowright decides to run forward with the ball. Adrian Plowright knocks in a cross ball towards Sylvain Kasper. Sylvain Kasper jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The keeper is on top of it. Excellent save!
87.25
With great vision, Gilles Young plays the ball forward to Mark George. Mark George shoots from 25 yards but it flies just wide!
89.58
Ian Venus flicks the ball to his team mate, Sylvain Kasper. Sylvain Kasper knocks in a cross ball towards Paulo Bento. Paulo Bento connects with a diving header. Peter Platt effortlessly picks it out of the air!
90.00
Malcolm Edwards plays the ball forward to Damien Mercer. Damien Mercer knocks the ball forward to Paulo Bento. Paulo Bento plays a scrappy one-two with Sylvain Kasper and stumbles forward towards the goal... Paulo Bento tries a spectacular strike. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Rotherham United

Cheltenham Town
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
5
6
Shots off Target
7
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
67.8%
32.2%
Play Area
32.2%
41.1%
26.7%

Scorers
Paulo Bento 42
Seth Venus 33
Dean Gerrard 59

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Paulo Bento of Rotherham United

Match Ratings
1.Kelvin Shearer (GK)
7
2.Simone De Franceschi (DEF)
7
3.Malcolm Edwards (DEF)
7
4.Thierry Pallister (DEF)
6
5.Simon Clegg (DEF)
6
6.Ian Venus (MID)
6
7.Harry Elliott (MID)
6
8.Damien Mercer (MID)
7
9.Adrian Plowright (MID)
8
10.Sylvain Kasper (ATT)
6
11.Paulo Bento (ATT)goal scored
10
 
12.Seth Dyer (GK)
6
13.Alexander Minto (MID)
0
14.Simon Kasper (MID)
0

1.Peter Platt (GK)
7
2.Stan Hunt (DEF)
6
3.Del Hall (DEF)
6
4.John Summerbee (DEF)
6
5.Ugo Walsh (MID)
6
6.Scott Laver (MID)
6
7.Lomano Brighton (MID)
6
8.Michael Pallister (MID)
6
9.Seth Venus (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Scott Kitson (ATT)
7
11.Dean Gerrard (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Francis Allman (ATT)
6
13.Gilles Young (ATT)
7
14.Mark George (GK)
5