Match Report


Rotherham UnitedRotherham United     Derby CountyDerby County
Computer Player Computer Player Mike Sturrock Mike Sturrock
Christopher EnglerC. Engler76
G
1
G
43Alex RitchieA. Ritchie
Chris ScowcroftC. Scowcroft76
D
2
D
75Ruel DelaneyR. Delaney
Marshall ThompsonM. Thompson72
D
3
D
64Ruben JardimR. Jardim
Graham DefoeG. Defoe71
D
4
D
74Pierre MbomaP. Mboma
Gareth MasonG. Mason48
D
5
D
64Stan ButtS. Butt
Graeme MillsG. Mills69
M
6
M
54Neil MarrN. Marr
Isaiah DublinI. Dublin69
M
captain7captain
M
70John AloisiJ. Aloisi
Robert JacksonR. Jackson67
M
8
M
62Nick MakinN. Makin
Guido PiovaniG. Piovani76
A
9
A
70Lamberto RivaltaL. Rivalta
Eusebio NataliE. Natali73
A
10
A
68Julian IglesiasJ. Iglesias
Oleg CroftO. Croft50
A
11
A
57Wayne MurrayW. Murray
 
James RobertsJ. Roberts65
M
12
M
59Lomano FerdinandL. Ferdinand
Alfred MustoeA. Mustoe62
M
13
A
37Edmundo AndresE. Andres
Mick PriorM. Prior54
M
14
M
61Stephen BallS. Ball

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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 Derby County. A crowd of 8,181 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Rotherham United and Derby County are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Paul Gemmell.


0.00
Derby County kick off the first half!
2.29
Gareth Mason flicks a high ball forward to Graeme Mills who takes it down. Graeme Mills chips the ball to his team mate, Eusebio Natali. Eusebio Natali knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
10.10
Graham Defoe kicks a strong pass forward to Isaiah Dublin. Isaiah Dublin makes a probing pass to Guido Piovani. Guido Piovani tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies well off target!
14.55
Neil Marr hits a low pass to Lamberto Rivalta. Lamberto Rivalta shoots from long range his aim is horrendously poor!
21.49
John Aloisi hits a low pass to Neil Marr. Neil Marr knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
27.14
Neil Marr threads a neat ball through to Julian Iglesias. Julian Iglesias finds some space and shoots from distance but Christopher Engler is on top of his game. Excellent save!
30.55
Chris Scowcroft darts forward. Chris Scowcroft runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Chris Scowcroft shoots from 25 yards but it slams into the crowd!
33.49
John Aloisi hacks Isaiah Dublin from behind! The referee calls over John Aloisi and shows him a yellow card! Isaiah Dublin gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
38.16
Chris Scowcroft chips the ball to his team mate, Eusebio Natali. Eusebio Natali lofts in a cross ball towards Guido Piovani. Guido Piovani knocks the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by Alex Ritchie. Excellent save.
40.16
Ruben Jardim flicks a high pass forward. Julian Iglesias controls it well on his chest. Julian Iglesias lofts in a cross ball towards Neil Marr. Neil Marr outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it flies well off target!
44.54
Marshall Thompson threads a neat ball through to Isaiah Dublin. Isaiah Dublin sees space and advances. Isaiah Dublin knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Graeme Mills is offside!
45.00
Neil Marr darts forward. Neil Marr knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
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. Derby County also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Rotherham United kick off the second half!
47.57
Nick Makin threads the ball through to Wayne Murray. Wayne Murray plays a quick one-two with Lamberto Rivalta and rushes in on goal... Wayne Murray side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Christopher Engler smothers it!
53.13
Marshall Thompson darts forward. Marshall Thompson knocks the ball to his team mate, Eusebio Natali. Eusebio Natali knocks in a cross ball towards Oleg Croft. Oleg Croft gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. It's there!! Alex Ritchie has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
59.59
With imagination, Chris Scowcroft plays the ball forward to Robert Jackson. Robert Jackson flicks the ball to his team mate, Eusebio Natali. Eusebio Natali whips in a cross ball towards Guido Piovani. Guido Piovani makes a looping header on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
61.59
Rotherham United have made a substitution with James Roberts replacing Marshall Thompson .
67.52
Pierre Mboma knocks the ball to his team mate, Neil Marr. Neil Marr flicks a high pass forward. Nick Makin collects the pass. Nick Makin shoots from 25 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
69.08
Gareth Mason flicks a high pass forward. Robert Jackson holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Robert Jackson flicks a high pass forward to Eusebio Natali who brings the ball under control. Eusebio Natali shoots from outside the area. Solid save from Alex Ritchie.
72.04
John Aloisi sees Lamberto Rivalta in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Lamberto Rivalta controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
73.59
With vision, Ruben Jardim plays the ball forward to John Aloisi. John Aloisi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Julian Iglesias. Julian Iglesias cuts inside the box! Some silky footwork from Julian Iglesias provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Superb reactions from Christopher Engler. What a save!
77.19
Rotherham United have made a substitution with Alfred Mustoe replacing Graeme Mills .
83.55
James Roberts flicks the ball to his team mate, Graham Defoe. Graham Defoe passes the ball forward to Eusebio Natali. Eusebio Natali knocks in a cross ball towards Oleg Croft. Oleg Croft makes a convincing header but it goes wide for a goal kick.
84.04
Isaiah Dublin clumsily knocks into Ruben Jardim. Isaiah Dublin is warned by the referee! Ruben Jardim gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
85.16
Chris Scowcroft flicks a high ball forward to Alfred Mustoe who takes it down. Alfred Mustoe flicks a high pass forward. Eusebio Natali holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Eusebio Natali finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies well off target!
90.00
Lamberto Rivalta knocks the ball forward to Wayne Murray. Wayne Murray finds some space and shoots from distance. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Rotherham United

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

Possession
50%
50%
Play Area
32.9%
43.4%
23.7%

Scorers
Oleg Croft 53
Guido Piovani 60

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Eusebio Natali of Rotherham United

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

1.Alex Ritchie (GK)
7
2.Ruel Delaney (DEF)
6
3.Ruben Jardim (DEF)
8
4.Pierre Mboma (DEF)
6
5.Stan Butt (DEF)
6
6.Neil Marr (MID)
7
7.John Aloisi (MID)yellow card
6
8.Nick Makin (MID)
6
9.Lamberto Rivalta (ATT)
6
10.Julian Iglesias (ATT)
7
11.Wayne Murray (ATT)
6
 
12.Lomano Ferdinand (MID)
0
13.Edmundo Andres (ATT)
0
14.Stephen Ball (MID)
0