Match Report


Rotherham UnitedRotherham United     RochdaleRochdale
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Christopher EnglerC. Engler76
G
1
G
64Paul DrakeP. Drake
Chris ScowcroftC. Scowcroft76
D
2
D
76Fredrik CooperF. Cooper
Marshall ThompsonM. Thompson72
D
3
D
56Morris BrambleM. Bramble
Graham DefoeG. Defoe70
D
4
D
54Steve StandingS. Standing
Gareth MasonG. Mason48
D
5
M
62Kevin GemmellK. Gemmell
Graeme MillsG. Mills69
M
6captain
M
60Kieron IzzetK. Izzet
Isaiah DublinI. Dublin69
M
captain7
M
60Jamie EdghillJ. Edghill
Robert JacksonR. Jackson67
M
8
M
59Matt BrownM. Brown
Guido PiovaniG. Piovani76
A
9
A
65Fredrik GranvilleF. Granville
Eusebio NataliE. Natali73
A
10
A
60Sylvain ButtS. Butt
Oleg CroftO. Croft50
A
11
A
57Terry HarrisonT. Harrison
 
James RobertsJ. Roberts65
M
12
G
61Luca LasalandraL. Lasalandra
Alfred MustoeA. Mustoe62
M
13
M
56Jermaine BarrettJ. Barrett
Mick PriorM. Prior54
M
14
A
54Paul SalakoP. Salako

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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at New York Stadium where Rotherham United play host to Rochdale. A crowd of 7,727 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Rotherham United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Rochdale appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Adam Kirkland.


0.00
The first half starts with Rochdale kicking off!
2.39
Graeme Mills makes an attacking run forward. Graeme Mills knocks in a cross ball towards Guido Piovani. Guido Piovani finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
3.23
Morris Bramble flicks the ball to his team mate, Jamie Edghill. Jamie Edghill flicks a high pass forward. Matt Brown holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Matt Brown controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Christopher Engler with no chance!! Goal for Rochdale!
6.18
Graeme Mills advances with the ball. Graeme Mills lofts in a cross ball towards Guido Piovani. Guido Piovani beats his man to it with a header but it flies just wide!
8.09
Marshall Thompson flicks a high pass forward. Oleg Croft controls it well on his chest. Oleg Croft knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
10.33
Gareth Mason flicks a high pass forward. Robert Jackson collects the pass. Robert Jackson sees Isaiah Dublin in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Isaiah Dublin knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Paul Drake who gathers it comfortably.
12.47
Steve Standing advances with the ball. Steve Standing flicks a high ball forward to Fredrik Granville who takes it down. Fredrik Granville knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
14.11
Fredrik Granville makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Sylvain Butt. Sylvain Butt whips in a cross ball towards Matt Brown. Matt Brown shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head his aim is horrendously poor!
26.52
With some swift thinking, Graham Defoe plays the ball forward to Graeme Mills. Graeme Mills hits a low pass to Robert Jackson. Robert Jackson knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Fredrik Cooper.
27.23
Graeme Mills makes a probing pass to Oleg Croft. Oleg Croft plays a one-two with Robert Jackson and rushes in on goal... Oleg Croft muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it flies just off target!
28.43
Fredrik Cooper threads the ball through to Jamie Edghill. Jamie Edghill chips the ball to his team mate, Terry Harrison. Terry Harrison rushes past Graham Defoe! Terry Harrison cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
30.54
Marshall Thompson plays the ball forward to Robert Jackson. Robert Jackson knocks the ball forward to Oleg Croft. Oleg Croft whips in a cross ball towards Eusebio Natali. Eusebio Natali finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
34.07
Eusebio Natali flicks a high ball forward to Guido Piovani who takes it down. Guido Piovani whips in a cross ball towards Eusebio Natali. Eusebio Natali fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. He makes it look easy!
39.09
Robert Jackson makes a simple pass to Guido Piovani. Guido Piovani shoots from 25 yards but it flies well off target!
44.23
Marshall Thompson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Eusebio Natali. Eusebio Natali controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It curls slightly but Paul Drake manages to gather it.
45.00
Chris Scowcroft catches Fredrik Granville on the ankles. Chris Scowcroft is given a warning by the referee! Fredrik Granville runs off the knock.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

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

45.00
Rotherham United kick off!
47.58
Matt Brown changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Matt Brown kicks a strong pass forward to Kieron Izzet but the referee indicates it's offside!
51.46
With imagination, Graham Defoe plays the ball forward to Isaiah Dublin. Isaiah Dublin makes a beautiful solo run. Isaiah Dublin shoots from distance which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
57.39
Oleg Croft hits a low pass to Guido Piovani. Guido Piovani finds some space and shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
59.58
Jamie Edghill sees a break and surges forward. Jamie Edghill knocks in a cross ball towards Terry Harrison. Terry Harrison directs the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper, Christopher Engler, sees it late!! Goal for Rochdale! That brings them level!
61.58
Rotherham United have made a substitution with Mick Prior replacing Guido Piovani .Rochdale have made a substitution with Luca Lasalandra replacing Kevin Gemmell .
63.10
Fredrik Cooper knocks the ball to his team mate, Luca Lasalandra. Luca Lasalandra flicks the ball to his team mate, Fredrik Granville. Fredrik Granville shoots from outside the area but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
65.54
Matt Brown passes the ball forward to Terry Harrison. Terry Harrison plays a quick one-two with Fredrik Granville and rushes in on goal... Terry Harrison makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball cannons off Graham Defoe, smacking the crossbar and looping into the crowd.
67.36
Matt Brown takes a short corner kick, passing the ball to Steve Standing. Steve Standing knocks the ball into the box. Isaiah Dublin reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
69.02
Graham Defoe flicks a high pass forward. Graeme Mills collects the pass. Seeing a gap ahead, Graeme Mills plays the ball forward to Isaiah Dublin. Isaiah Dublin sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It curls slightly but Paul Drake manages to gather it easily.
77.17
Jamie Edghill controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Sylvain Butt. Sylvain Butt whips in a cross ball towards Fredrik Granville. Fredrik Granville gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball flies towards the top corner but Gareth Mason is on the line. He jumps and heads the ball over the bar!
78.05
It's a corner kick. Jamie Edghill loops the ball in to towards the near post. Mick Prior jumps high to head the ball out to safety!
81.27
Isaiah Dublin sees Graeme Mills in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Graeme Mills deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eusebio Natali. Eusebio Natali shoots from 25 yards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
90.00
Graham Defoe catches Luca Lasalandra on the ankles. Graham Defoe is warned by the referee! Luca Lasalandra stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Rotherham United

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

Possession
56.6%
43.4%
Play Area
30.3%
43.4%
26.3%

Scorers
Eusebio Natali 31
Isaiah Dublin 51
Matt Brown 3
Terry Harrison 60

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Isaiah Dublin of Rotherham United

Match Ratings
1.Christopher Engler (GK)
6
2.Chris Scowcroft (DEF)
5
3.Marshall Thompson (DEF)
6
4.Graham Defoe (DEF)
7
5.Gareth Mason (DEF)
6
6.Graeme Mills (MID)
8
7.Isaiah Dublin (MID)goal scored
8
8.Robert Jackson (MID)
6
9.Guido Piovani (ATT)
6
10.Eusebio Natali (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Oleg Croft (ATT)
7
 
12.James Roberts (MID)
0
13.Alfred Mustoe (MID)
0
14.Mick Prior (MID)
6

1.Paul Drake (GK)
7
2.Fredrik Cooper (DEF)
6
3.Morris Bramble (DEF)
6
4.Steve Standing (DEF)
6
5.Kevin Gemmell (MID)
6
6.Kieron Izzet (MID)
6
7.Jamie Edghill (MID)
8
8.Matt Brown (MID)goal scored
8
9.Fredrik Granville (ATT)
6
10.Sylvain Butt (ATT)
6
11.Terry Harrison (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Luca Lasalandra (GK)
6
13.Jermaine Barrett (MID)
0
14.Paul Salako (ATT)
0