Match Report


Rotherham UnitedRotherham United     Charlton AthleticCharlton Athletic
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Christopher EnglerC. Engler76
G
1
G
71Norman SmithN. Smith
Chris ScowcroftC. Scowcroft76
D
2
D
62Chris GranttC. Grantt
Marshall ThompsonM. Thompson72
D
3
D
58Gavin StampG. Stamp
Graham DefoeG. Defoe71
D
4
D
56Chris DaviesC. Davies
Gareth MasonG. Mason48
D
5
M
66Nwankwo WrightN. Wright
Graeme MillsG. Mills69
M
6
M
64Emile PeckhamE. Peckham
Isaiah DublinI. Dublin69
M
captain7
M
59Dean SharpeD. Sharpe
Robert JacksonR. Jackson67
M
8captain
M
56Roberto BerrettaR. Berretta
Guido PiovaniG. Piovani76
A
9
A
63Glynn PowellG. Powell
Eusebio NataliE. Natali73
A
10
A
61Franois BiancalaniF. Biancalani
Oleg CroftO. Croft50
A
11
A
54Wes BeckhamW. Beckham
 
James RobertsJ. Roberts65
M
12
G
54Kelvin BrownK. Brown
Alfred MustoeA. Mustoe62
M
13
D
54Scott GoughS. Gough
Mick PriorM. Prior54
M
14
A
54Luke LloydL. Lloyd

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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at New York Stadium where Rotherham United play host to Charlton Athletic. A crowd of 9,170 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Rotherham United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Charlton Athletic appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by James Marsden.


0.00
Rotherham United kick off the first half!
3.20
Emile Peckham threads a neat ball through to Wes Beckham. Wes Beckham whips in a cross ball towards Emile Peckham. Emile Peckham powers a header at goal but slams it into the crowd!
20.27
Gavin Stamp plays the ball forward to Chris Davies. Chris Davies runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Chris Davies controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
24.14
Marshall Thompson sees space and advances. Marshall Thompson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Oleg Croft. Oleg Croft whips in a cross ball towards Isaiah Dublin. Isaiah Dublin outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. It's there!! Norman Smith has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
28.26
With great vision, Graham Defoe plays the ball forward to Eusebio Natali. Eusebio Natali makes a simple pass to Robert Jackson. Robert Jackson whips in a cross ball towards Guido Piovani. Guido Piovani is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
33.39
Roberto Berretta kicks a strong pass forward to Glynn Powell. Glynn Powell knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
34.04
Gavin Stamp flicks a high pass forward. Franois Biancalani collects the pass. Franois Biancalani decides to run forward with the ball. Franois Biancalani knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Chris Scowcroft.
44.47
Oleg Croft knocks the ball forward to Eusebio Natali. Eusebio Natali sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Magnificent save by Norman Smith!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Rotherham United appear unchanged since the first half. Charlton Athletic have changed their lineup with Scott Gough replacing Nwankwo Wright.

45.00
Charlton Athletic kick off!
48.07
Chris Grantt controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Glynn Powell. Glynn Powell kicks a strong pass forward to Emile Peckham. Emile Peckham knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Franois Biancalani is offside!
49.37
Oleg Croft flicks a high pass forward. Graeme Mills holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Graeme Mills tries a spectacular long range effort but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
51.33
Marshall Thompson knocks the ball forward to Guido Piovani. Guido Piovani shoots from outside the area but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
60.12
Rotherham United have made a substitution with James Roberts replacing Marshall Thompson .
63.03
Eusebio Natali flicks a high pass forward. Isaiah Dublin holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Isaiah Dublin shoots from long range. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
71.26
Graeme Mills flicks the ball to his team mate, Isaiah Dublin. Isaiah Dublin flicks a high ball forward to Oleg Croft who takes it down. Oleg Croft shoots from 20 yards but it rises well off target!
72.58
James Roberts kicks a strong pass forward to Graeme Mills. Graeme Mills knocks the ball to his team mate, Guido Piovani. Guido Piovani knocks in a cross ball towards Eusebio Natali. Eusebio Natali is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Solid save from Norman Smith.
75.42
Scott Gough flicks a high pass forward. Glynn Powell holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Glynn Powell whips in a cross ball towards Wes Beckham. Wes Beckham makes a looping header on goal. Magnificent save by Christopher Engler!
77.05
Rotherham United have made a substitution with Alfred Mustoe replacing Graeme Mills .
78.13
Chris Scowcroft chips the ball to his team mate, Oleg Croft. Oleg Croft flicks the ball to his team mate, Guido Piovani. Guido Piovani takes a shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
83.07
Robert Jackson makes a probing pass to Oleg Croft. Oleg Croft tries a spectacular long range effort but it is miles over!
84.47
Robert Jackson brings the ball forward. Robert Jackson knocks in a cross ball towards Guido Piovani. Guido Piovani heads the ball goalwards. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Guido Piovani! That's his third!
87.57
Emile Peckham kicks a strong pass forward to Wes Beckham. Wes Beckham controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
89.40
Emile Peckham darts forward. Emile Peckham lofts in a cross ball towards Scott Gough. Scott Gough powers a header at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Rotherham United

Charlton Athletic
Goals
4
0
Shots on Target
6
1
Shots off Target
5
4
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
47.7%
52.3%
Play Area
24.6%
46.2%
29.2%

Scorers
Isaiah Dublin 24
Guido Piovani 28, 78, 84

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Guido Piovani of Rotherham United

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

1.Norman Smith (GK)
6
2.Chris Grantt (DEF)
6
3.Gavin Stamp (DEF)
6
4.Chris Davies (DEF)
6
5.Nwankwo Wright (MID)
6
6.Emile Peckham (MID)
7
7.Dean Sharpe (MID)
6
8.Roberto Berretta (MID)
6
9.Glynn Powell (ATT)
6
10.Franois Biancalani (ATT)
6
11.Wes Beckham (ATT)
6
 
12.Kelvin Brown (GK)
0
13.Scott Gough (DEF)
6
14.Luke Lloyd (ATT)
0