Match Report
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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 Reading. A crowd of 9,423 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Rotherham United are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Reading appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Winston Varkevisser.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Rotherham United are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Reading appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Winston Varkevisser.
0.00
0-0Rotherham United kick off the first half!
2.51
1-0Chris Scowcroft flicks the ball to his team mate, Robert Jackson. Robert Jackson makes a probing pass to Guido Piovani. Guido Piovani skips past Pierluigi Corrent! Guido Piovani cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
8.41
1-0Julian Helguera darts forward. Julian Helguera deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Omer Campbell. Omer Campbell runs straight at the defence! Omer Campbell shows great control and tries a shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
14.03
Sebastian Guerrero sees Carl Greaves in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Carl Greaves shoots from 20 yards but it slams into the crowd!
16.42
1-0Robert Jackson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Cesar Almeida. Cesar Almeida whips in a cross ball towards James Roberts. James Roberts powers a header at goal. Magnificent block by Sebastian Guerrero!
20.42
1-0Francis Wiltord hits a low pass to Eugenio Morales. Eugenio Morales sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Solid save from Christopher Engler.
24.45
With imagination, Chris Scowcroft laces a weighted ball forward to Juan Cruz Vásquez. Juan Cruz Vásquez flicks the ball to his team mate, Guido Piovani. Guido Piovani tries a spectacular long range effort but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
26.02
1-0Juan Cruz Vásquez comes in with a late challenge on Omer Campbell. The referee calls over Juan Cruz Vásquez and shows him a yellow card! Omer Campbell stretches but gets up unharmed.
27.34
1-0Chris Scowcroft chips the ball to his team mate, Guido Piovani. Guido Piovani threads the ball through to David Burley. David Burley knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Pierre G. Pensalfini who gathers it comfortably.
28.39
Chris Scowcroft threads a neat ball through to Robert Jackson. Seeing a gap ahead, Robert Jackson plays the ball forward to Guido Piovani. Guido Piovani shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
34.14
1-0Pierluigi Corrent comes in with a late challenge on Eusebio Natali. The referee brings Pierluigi Corrent to one side and gives him a warning! Eusebio Natali runs off the knock.
36.56
Robert Jackson flicks a high pass forward to Cesar Almeida who brings the ball under control. Cesar Almeida lofts in a cross ball towards Eusebio Natali. Eusebio Natali outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it's well over the bar!
38.10
With some swift thinking, Robert Jackson plays the ball forward to Eusebio Natali. Eusebio Natali plays a scrappy one-two with Robert Jackson and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Eusebio Natali provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
39.44
Cesar Almeida threads the ball through to James Roberts. James Roberts whips in a cross ball towards Robert Jackson. Robert Jackson jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Pierre G. Pensalfini didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
42.05
Robert Jackson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Cesar Almeida. Cesar Almeida knocks in a cross ball towards Robert Jackson. Robert Jackson finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but Pierre G. Pensalfini reads it well. Great keeping!
44.42
Marshall Thompson knocks the ball forward to Robert Jackson. Robert Jackson chips the ball to his team mate, James Roberts. James Roberts whips in a cross ball towards Eusebio Natali. Eusebio Natali jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Pierre G. Pensalfini with no chance!! Goal for Rotherham United!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Rotherham United appear unchanged since the first half. Reading also appear unchanged since the first half. The Reading players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The whistle blows and Reading get the second half underway!
53.41
Robert Jackson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Eusebio Natali. Eusebio Natali knocks in a cross ball towards James Roberts. James Roberts beats his man to it with a header but somehow Pierre G. Pensalfini manages to keep it out.
57.37
Marshall Thompson sees Cesar Almeida in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Cesar Almeida flicks a high pass forward. Robert Jackson controls it well on his chest. Robert Jackson controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Magnificent save by Pierre G. Pensalfini!
63.36
Pierluigi Corrent flicks a high pass forward to David Merson who brings the ball under control. David Merson flicks the ball to his team mate, Eugenio Morales. Eugenio Morales cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it slams into the crowd!
66.33
Robert Jackson darts forward. Robert Jackson flicks a high pass forward. James Roberts controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. James Roberts takes a shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
69.04
Juan Cruz Vásquez flicks a high pass forward. Robert Jackson collects the pass. Robert Jackson flicks a high pass forward to Eusebio Natali who brings the ball under control. Eusebio Natali lofts in a cross ball towards Robert Jackson. Robert Jackson rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it rises well off target!
72.54
Juan Cruz Vásquez knocks the ball to his team mate, Robert Jackson. Robert Jackson knocks the ball to his team mate, Guido Piovani. Guido Piovani knocks in a cross ball towards James Roberts. James Roberts makes a looping header on goal. Pierre G. Pensalfini manages to gather it.
77.31
3-0Rotherham United have made 3 substitutions with Graham Defoe replacing Nicolas Montero, Lautaro Ardiles replacing James Roberts and Graeme Mills replacing Robert Jackson .Reading have made a substitution with Greg Carrick replacing David Merson .
85.02
Graeme Mills kicks a strong pass forward to Guido Piovani. Guido Piovani knocks in a cross ball towards David Burley. David Burley whips the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
87.25
Sebastian Guerrero makes a beautiful solo run. Sebastian Guerrero shoots from outside the area but he balloons it over the crossbar!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
11
1
Shots off Target
4
4
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
61.3%
38.7%
Play Area
25.3%
44%
30.7%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Robert Jackson of Rotherham United |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Christopher Engler (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Chris Scowcroft (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Marshall Thompson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Juan Cruz Vásquez (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 5. | Nicolas Montero (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Cesar Almeida (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Robert Jackson (MID) | 9 | |
| 8. | Guido Piovani (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 9. | Eusebio Natali (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | James Roberts (MID) | | 8 |
| 11. | David Burley (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Graham Defoe (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Lautaro Ardiles (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Graeme Mills (MID) | 6 | |
| 1. | Pierre G. Pensalfini (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Francis Wiltord (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Julian Helguera (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Martin Herrera (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Sebastian Guerrero (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Rodrigo Postiga (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Pierluigi Corrent (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Carl Greaves (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Eugenio Morales (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | David Merson (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Omer Campbell (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Jason Formon (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Edward Boyd (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Greg Carrick (GK) | 6 | |