Match Report


Rotherham UnitedRotherham United     Oxford UnitedOxford United
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Kelvin ShearerK. Shearer51
G
1
G
50Alun OwenA. Owen
Simone De FranceschiS. De Franceschi57
D
2
D
56James BallJ. Ball
Malcolm EdwardsM. Edwards47
D
3
D
51Ljubisa GarzyaL. Garzya
Thierry PallisterT. Pallister43
D
4
D
48Sjaak OpschoorS. Opschoor
Simon CleggS. Clegg36
D
captain5
D
44Jody ThomsonJ. Thomson
Ian VenusI. Venus60
M
6
M
52Pape DarchevilleP. Darcheville
Harry ElliottH. Elliott44
M
7
M
51Stan MendoncaS. Mendonca
Damien MercerD. Mercer42
M
8
M
51Scott MayS. May
Adrian PlowrightA. Plowright41
M
9
M
46Kieron OwenK. Owen
Sylvain KasperS. Kasper52
A
10captain
A
55James AdamsJ. Adams
Paulo BentoP. Bento46
A
11
A
48Darren CarrickD. Carrick
 
Alexander MintoA. Minto39
M
12
A
48Aimo MelaA. Mela
Simon KasperS. Kasper39
M
13
A
47Dave DrakeD. Drake
Ronnie GascoigneR. Gascoigne38
A
14
A
46Richard HapgoodR. Hapgood

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at New York Stadium where Rotherham United play host to Oxford United. A crowd of 2,679 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Rotherham United and Oxford United are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Jermaine Newby.


0.00
Rotherham United get the match underway!
10.54
Stan Mendonca threads the ball through to James Adams. James Adams sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is miles over!
15.00
Simon Clegg knocks the ball forward to Harry Elliott. Harry Elliott controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Sylvain Kasper. Sylvain Kasper plays a one-two with Paulo Bento and advances towards the goal... Sylvain Kasper side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
18.39
Thierry Pallister pushes mid-way up the pitch. Thierry Pallister threads a neat ball through to Sylvain Kasper. Sylvain Kasper whips in a cross ball towards Paulo Bento. Paulo Bento heads the ball goalwards. The keeper, Alun Owen, sees it late!! Goal for Rotherham United!
26.24
Scott May catches Harry Elliott on the ankles. The referee calls over Scott May and warns him to calm down! Harry Elliott runs off the knock.
28.37
Thierry Pallister passes the ball forward to Harry Elliott. Harry Elliott deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Paulo Bento. Paulo Bento plays a one-two with Sylvain Kasper and advances towards the goal... Paulo Bento shoots from just inside the box but it is shockingly off target!
30.24
Darren Carrick comes in with a late challenge on Malcolm Edwards. Darren Carrick is shown the yellow card! Malcolm Edwards stretches but gets up unharmed.
32.45
Thierry Pallister comes in with a late challenge on Stan Mendonca. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Stan Mendonca gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
34.51
Malcolm Edwards flicks a high pass forward. Adrian Plowright controls it well on his chest. Adrian Plowright flicks a high pass forward. Paulo Bento controls it well on his chest. Paulo Bento skips past Ljubisa Garzya! Some good footwork from Paulo Bento provides some space. He shoots at goal. Paulo Bento scores for Rotherham United!!
39.19
Scott May knocks the ball forward to Darren Carrick. Darren Carrick edges inside the box! Malcolm Edwards barges into Darren Carrick. Darren Carrick appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Rotherham United appear unchanged since the first half. Oxford United also appear unchanged since the first half. The Oxford United players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
The second half starts with Oxford United kicking off!
47.34
Scott May darts forward. Scott May tries a spectacular long range effort his aim is horrendously poor!
49.17
Stan Mendonca kicks a strong pass forward to Darren Carrick. Darren Carrick knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
53.46
Kieron Owen flicks a high pass forward. James Adams collects the pass. James Adams tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball comes in low, but Kelvin Shearer effortlessly smothers it!
69.32
Scott May makes a beautiful solo run. Scott May sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
75.11
Ian Venus makes a simple pass to Paulo Bento. Paulo Bento cuts inside the box! Some silky footwork from Paulo Bento provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but is denied by Alun Owen. Excellent save.
77.05
Rotherham United have made 2 substitutions with Simon Kasper replacing Simone De Franceschi and Alexander Minto replacing Harry Elliott .
81.40
Scott May chips the ball to his team mate, Darren Carrick. Darren Carrick whips in a cross ball towards James Adams. James Adams is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it slams into the crowd!
87.31
Ljubisa Garzya flicks a high pass forward. Scott May holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Scott May hits a low pass to James Adams. James Adams controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Rotherham United

Oxford United
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
4
2
Shots off Target
1
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
50.7%
49.3%
Play Area
28.2%
49.3%
22.5%

Scorers
Sylvain Kasper 15
Paulo Bento 18, 35

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

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

1.Alun Owen (GK)
6
2.James Ball (DEF)
6
3.Ljubisa Garzya (DEF)
6
4.Sjaak Opschoor (DEF)
6
5.Jody Thomson (DEF)
6
6.Pape Darcheville (MID)
6
7.Stan Mendonca (MID)
6
8.Scott May (MID)
6
9.Kieron Owen (MID)
6
10.James Adams (ATT)
6
11.Darren Carrick (ATT)yellow card
6
 
12.Aimo Mela (ATT)
0
13.Dave Drake (ATT)
0
14.Richard Hapgood (ATT)
0