Match Report


Colchester UnitedColchester United     Rotherham UnitedRotherham United
David BennettDavid Bennett Computer Player Computer Player
Rafael CaballeroR. Caballero65
G
captain1
G
76Christopher EnglerC. Engler
Danny KingD. King58
D
2
D
76Chris ScowcroftC. Scowcroft
Mauricio CortesM. Cortes59
D
3
D
72Marshall ThompsonM. Thompson
Lukas MadridL. Madrid57
D
4
D
71Graham DefoeG. Defoe
Gavin GordonG. Gordon58
D
5
D
48Gareth MasonG. Mason
Stuart RitchieS. Ritchie66
M
6
M
69Graeme MillsG. Mills
Edward NewtonE. Newton58
M
7captain
M
69Isaiah DublinI. Dublin
Youcef BoumedienneY. Boumedienne53
A
8
M
65James RobertsJ. Roberts
Gary HopkinG. Hopkin59
M
9
A
76Guido PiovaniG. Piovani
Max BrownM. Brown63
A
10
A
73Eusebio NataliE. Natali
Mamadou BoumnijelM. Boumnijel54
A
11
A
50Oleg CroftO. Croft
 
Ighli ScarpiI. Scarpi71
D
12
M
62Alfred MustoeA. Mustoe
Gerard GiresseG. Giresse55
M
13
M
54Mick PriorM. Prior
Leonardo RomeroL. Romero56
D
14
G
52Gavin ToddG. Todd

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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Colchester Community Stadium where Colchester United play host to Rotherham United. A crowd of 8,891 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Colchester United are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Rotherham United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Dion Hapgood.


0.00
The whistle blows and Rotherham United get the match underway!
3.02
Danny King knocks the ball forward to Edward Newton. Edward Newton makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Youcef Boumedienne. Youcef Boumedienne lofts in a cross ball towards Max Brown. Max Brown flicks the ball with his head. The keeper is on top of it. Well saved!
6.54
Edward Newton flicks a high pass forward to Stuart Ritchie who brings the ball under control. Stuart Ritchie controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it slams into the crowd!
8.10
James Roberts sees space and advances. James Roberts knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
20.42
Edward Newton threads the ball through to Stuart Ritchie. Stuart Ritchie deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Edward Newton. Edward Newton shoots from outside the area. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
26.35
Mauricio Cortes knocks the ball to his team mate, Edward Newton. Edward Newton threads a neat ball through to Stuart Ritchie. Stuart Ritchie knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
27.19
Edward Newton flicks a high pass forward to Max Brown who brings the ball under control. Max Brown shoots from 20 yards. Christopher Engler comfortably gets down and covers it.
28.50
Gavin Gordon flicks a high pass forward to Stuart Ritchie who brings the ball under control. Stuart Ritchie flicks the ball to his team mate, Gary Hopkin. Gary Hopkin puts a great ball through. Stuart Ritchie runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
30.29
Edward Newton kicks a strong pass forward to Mamadou Boumnijel. Mamadou Boumnijel plays a quick one-two with Max Brown and rushes in on goal... Mamadou Boumnijel shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
32.04
Graeme Mills makes a simple pass to Oleg Croft. Oleg Croft lofts in a cross ball towards Eusebio Natali. Eusebio Natali knocks the ball goalwards with his head but slams it into the crowd!
42.18
Edward Newton threads the ball through to Youcef Boumedienne. Youcef Boumedienne shoots from outside the area but is denied by Christopher Engler. Excellent save.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

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

45.00
The whistle blows and Colchester United kick off!
48.49
Lukas Madrid flicks a high pass forward. Edward Newton holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Edward Newton makes a simple pass to Stuart Ritchie. Stuart Ritchie sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
49.21
Edward Newton sees Mamadou Boumnijel in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Mamadou Boumnijel plays a one-two with Edward Newton and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Mamadou Boumnijel provides some space. He shoots at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
51.58
Isaiah Dublin controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Oleg Croft. Oleg Croft knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Mauricio Cortes.
53.49
Graeme Mills clumsily knocks into Stuart Ritchie. The referee calls over Graeme Mills and shows him a yellow card! Stuart Ritchie hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
54.44
Max Brown hacks Gareth Mason from behind! The referee brings Max Brown to one side and gives him a warning! Gareth Mason stretches but gets up unharmed.
55.32
James Roberts changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. James Roberts sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for James Roberts!
59.35
With a delightful solo run, Graeme Mills stretches the opposition's defence. Graeme Mills knocks in a cross ball towards Guido Piovani. Guido Piovani finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. What a cracker!! Rafael Caballero had no chance!! Goal for Rotherham United!
61.35
Rotherham United have made a substitution with Alfred Mustoe replacing Marshall Thompson .
63.35
Lukas Madrid breaks forward. Lukas Madrid knocks the ball to his team mate, Youcef Boumedienne. Youcef Boumedienne cuts inside the box! Some good footwork from Youcef Boumedienne provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
66.03
Stuart Ritchie kicks a strong pass forward to Edward Newton. Edward Newton knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Christopher Engler who gathers it comfortably.
75.32
Lukas Madrid barges into Isaiah Dublin. Lukas Madrid is warned by the referee! Isaiah Dublin stretches but gets up unharmed.
77.24
Mauricio Cortes comes in with a late challenge on Graham Defoe. Mauricio Cortes is given a warning by the referee! Graham Defoe hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
78.41
James Roberts knocks the ball to his team mate, Guido Piovani. Guido Piovani advances inside the box! Guido Piovani shoots from just inside the box but it flies well off target!
79.24
Graham Defoe kicks a strong pass forward to Eusebio Natali. Eusebio Natali shoots from outside the area. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
81.24
Gareth Mason threads a neat ball through to James Roberts. James Roberts sees Eusebio Natali in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Eusebio Natali tries a spectacular long range effort. Rafael Caballero gathers the ball up comfortably. Great keeping!
87.33
Isaiah Dublin kicks a strong pass forward to Guido Piovani. Guido Piovani knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Mauricio Cortes.
89.44
Edward Newton deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Youcef Boumedienne. Youcef Boumedienne skips past Gareth Mason! Youcef Boumedienne tries a spectacular strike. What a cracker!! Christopher Engler had no chance!! Goal for Colchester United!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Colchester United

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

Possession
60%
40%
Play Area
24.7%
45.9%
29.4%

Scorers
Edward Newton 20
Youcef Boumedienne 63, 89
James Roberts 55
Guido Piovani 59

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Edward Newton of Colchester United

Match Ratings
1.Rafael Caballero (GK)
6
2.Danny King (DEF)
6
3.Mauricio Cortes (DEF)
6
4.Lukas Madrid (DEF)
7
5.Gavin Gordon (DEF)
6
6.Stuart Ritchie (MID)
7
7.Edward Newton (MID)goal scored
9
8.Youcef Boumedienne (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
9.Gary Hopkin (MID)
6
10.Max Brown (ATT)
6
11.Mamadou Boumnijel (ATT)
6
 
12.Ighli Scarpi (DEF)
0
13.Gerard Giresse (MID)
0
14.Leonardo Romero (DEF)
0

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)yellow card
6
7.Isaiah Dublin (MID)
6
8.James Roberts (MID)goal scored
8
9.Guido Piovani (ATT)goal scored
7
10.Eusebio Natali (ATT)
6
11.Oleg Croft (ATT)
6
 
12.Alfred Mustoe (MID)
6
13.Mick Prior (MID)
0
14.Gavin Todd (GK)
0