Match Report


Rotherham UnitedRotherham United     PortsmouthPortsmouth
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Christopher EnglerC. Engler76
G
1
G
70Jon ScowcroftJ. Scowcroft
Chris ScowcroftC. Scowcroft76
D
2
D
68Fredrik LisbieF. Lisbie
Marshall ThompsonM. Thompson72
D
3
D
60David ClaphamD. Clapham
Graham DefoeG. Defoe71
D
4
D
52Bill GoodwinB. Goodwin
Gareth MasonG. Mason48
D
5
D
52Ralph BowyerR. Bowyer
Graeme MillsG. Mills69
M
6
M
64Duncan NaysmithD. Naysmith
Isaiah DublinI. Dublin69
M
captain7
M
63Dave PrommayonD. Prommayon
Robert JacksonR. Jackson67
M
8
M
63Graeme HigginbothamG. Higginbotham
Guido PiovaniG. Piovani76
A
9captain
A
72Julian NevilleJ. Neville
Eusebio NataliE. Natali73
A
10
A
62Noel BoatengN. Boateng
Oleg CroftO. Croft50
A
11
A
58Djamel JeunechampD. Jeunechamp
 
James RobertsJ. Roberts65
M
12
M
58Francisco KikoF. Kiko
Alfred MustoeA. Mustoe62
M
13
M
56Luuk BosL. Bos
Mick PriorM. Prior54
M
14
G
51Alistair ClaphamA. Clapham

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Match Report
The air is cold and hail stones bounce off the ground here at New York Stadium where Rotherham United play host to Portsmouth. A crowd of 8,188 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Rotherham United and Portsmouth are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Adam Kirkland.


0.00
Portsmouth kick off the first half!
2.15
Graeme Mills sees Guido Piovani in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Guido Piovani knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jon Scowcroft who gathers it comfortably.
4.58
Graeme Higginbotham sees Duncan Naysmith in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Duncan Naysmith sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but somehow Christopher Engler manages to keep it out.
8.52
Dave Prommayon kicks a strong pass forward to Noel Boateng. Noel Boateng shoots from outside the area. It's miles wide!
10.42
Bill Goodwin sees Fredrik Lisbie in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Fredrik Lisbie sees Noel Boateng in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Noel Boateng controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
12.42
Marshall Thompson clumsily knocks into Djamel Jeunechamp. Marshall Thompson is warned by the referee! Djamel Jeunechamp runs off the knock.
15.13
Isaiah Dublin knocks the ball to his team mate, Eusebio Natali. Eusebio Natali shoots from 25 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
20.54
With imagination, Fredrik Lisbie plays the ball forward to Duncan Naysmith. Duncan Naysmith threads the ball through to Djamel Jeunechamp. Djamel Jeunechamp threads a neat ball through to Graeme Higginbotham. Graeme Higginbotham takes a shot at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Portsmouth!
24.16
Marshall Thompson advances with the ball. Marshall Thompson sees Oleg Croft in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Oleg Croft knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
26.39
With vision, Marshall Thompson plays the ball forward to Robert Jackson. Robert Jackson knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Fredrik Lisbie.
30.27
Graeme Mills kicks a strong pass forward to Eusebio Natali. Eusebio Natali shoots from 20 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Nice keeping!
40.09
Dave Prommayon barges into Graham Defoe. The referee warns Dave Prommayon to calm down! Graham Defoe grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
44.15
Graham Defoe runs forward with the ball. Graham Defoe deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Oleg Croft. Oleg Croft controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Fabulous stop!
45.00
Gareth Mason kicks a strong pass forward to Oleg Croft. Oleg Croft edges inside the box! Ralph Bowyer comes in with a late challenge on Oleg Croft. Oleg Croft appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
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. Portsmouth also appear unchanged since the first half. The Rotherham United players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
Rotherham United kick off!
49.54
Graham Defoe catches Djamel Jeunechamp on the ankles. The referee warns Graham Defoe to calm down! Djamel Jeunechamp carries on, but is struggling a bit.
51.26
Graeme Higginbotham flicks a high ball forward to Duncan Naysmith who takes it down. Duncan Naysmith tries a spectacular long range effort but it's drastically wayward!
53.12
Ralph Bowyer flicks a high pass forward. Graeme Higginbotham collects the pass. Graeme Higginbotham knocks the ball to his team mate, Djamel Jeunechamp. Djamel Jeunechamp finds some space and shoots from distance. Christopher Engler gets down and covers it.
54.25
Julian Neville flicks a high ball forward to Noel Boateng who takes it down. Noel Boateng knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
55.44
Graham Defoe comes in with a late challenge on Dave Prommayon. The referee warns Graham Defoe again to calm down! Dave Prommayon hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
60.36
Rotherham United have made a substitution with Mick Prior replacing Guido Piovani .
63.49
David Clapham plays the ball forward to Djamel Jeunechamp. Djamel Jeunechamp whips in a cross ball towards Duncan Naysmith. Duncan Naysmith is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball comes off Graham Defoe and the loose ball is cleared up field.
67.08
Duncan Naysmith knocks the ball forward to Djamel Jeunechamp. Djamel Jeunechamp shoots from 25 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
69.04
Graham Defoe catches Noel Boateng on the ankles. Graham Defoe is given yet another warning by the referee! Noel Boateng gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
73.33
David Clapham flicks the ball to his team mate, Dave Prommayon. Dave Prommayon flicks the ball to his team mate, Noel Boateng. Noel Boateng cuts inside the box! Some silky footwork from Noel Boateng provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
78.04
Chris Scowcroft receives the ball from a throw-in from Graeme Mills. Chris Scowcroft controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mick Prior. Mick Prior shoots from long range but it's a lousy effort!
81.38
Chris Scowcroft makes a simple pass to Isaiah Dublin. Isaiah Dublin whips in a cross ball towards Mick Prior. Mick Prior rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it slams into the crowd!
84.54
Graeme Mills threads the ball through to Robert Jackson. Robert Jackson whips in a cross ball towards Eusebio Natali. Eusebio Natali shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
85.34
Duncan Naysmith flicks a high ball forward to Julian Neville who takes it down. Julian Neville shoots from distance. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
89.48
Chris Scowcroft hits a low pass to Graeme Mills. Graeme Mills flicks a high pass forward. Isaiah Dublin collects the pass. Isaiah Dublin makes a pass forward but Mick Prior makes his run far too early. Offside by a mile!
90.00
Gareth Mason catches Duncan Naysmith on the ankles. The referee calls over Gareth Mason and shows him a yellow card! Duncan Naysmith hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Rotherham United

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

Possession
45%
55%
Play Area
28.7%
47.5%
23.8%

Scorers
Graeme Higginbotham 21
Noel Boateng 73
Julian Neville 85

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Graeme Higginbotham of Portsmouth

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)yellow card
5
6.Graeme Mills (MID)
6
7.Isaiah Dublin (MID)
6
8.Robert Jackson (MID)
6
9.Guido Piovani (ATT)
6
10.Eusebio Natali (ATT)
6
11.Oleg Croft (ATT)
7
 
12.James Roberts (MID)
0
13.Alfred Mustoe (MID)
0
14.Mick Prior (MID)
6

1.Jon Scowcroft (GK)
7
2.Fredrik Lisbie (DEF)
6
3.David Clapham (DEF)
6
4.Bill Goodwin (DEF)
6
5.Ralph Bowyer (DEF)
6
6.Duncan Naysmith (MID)
8
7.Dave Prommayon (MID)
7
8.Graeme Higginbotham (MID)goal scored
9
9.Julian Neville (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Noel Boateng (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Djamel Jeunechamp (ATT)
7
 
12.Francisco Kiko (MID)
0
13.Luuk Bos (MID)
0
14.Alistair Clapham (GK)
0