Match Report
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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at New York Stadium where Rotherham United play host to Middlesbrough. A crowd of 7,229 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Rotherham United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Middlesbrough appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Robert Froggatt.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Rotherham United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Middlesbrough appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Robert Froggatt.
0.00
0-0Rotherham United kick off and get the first half underway!
3.06
0-0Mark Beresford makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Richard Bremner. Richard Bremner controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
4.00
0-0Peter Rothovius threads a neat ball through to Alberto Dean. Alberto Dean shoots from 25 yards but Don McStay is on top of it.
8.16
Paul Mendez knocks the ball forward to Harvey Southgate. Harvey Southgate shoots from outside the area but it is tipped over by Antonio Vila.
9.26
0-0It's a corner kick. Aaron Smithe loops the ball in to towards the near post. Antonio Vila scrambles forward, punching the ball out to safety!
20.33
1-0Without breaking stride, Mark Beresford plays the ball forward to Paul Mendez. Paul Mendez flicks a high pass forward. Aaron Smithe controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Aaron Smithe makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
26.29
Nicky Smith makes a probing pass to Khalid Elkhatabi. Khalid Elkhatabi plays a scrappy one-two with Ruuben Rajalin and stumbles forward towards the goal... Khalid Elkhatabi strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
28.53
Aaron Smithe chips the ball to his team mate, Paul Mendez. Paul Mendez plays a one-two with Richard Bremner and advances towards the goal... Paul Mendez muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it flies just off target!
30.12
Mark Beresford takes it forward alone. Mark Beresford makes a defence splitting pass to Richard Bremner. Richard Bremner takes a shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
33.29
With great vision, Mark Oshadogan plays the ball forward to Alberto Dean. Alberto Dean makes a simple pass, allowing Ruuben Rajalin to run into the box. Ruuben Rajalin looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
36.26
Mark Oshadogan threads a neat ball through to Ruuben Rajalin. Ruuben Rajalin plays a quick one-two with Peter Rothovius and rushes in on goal... Ruuben Rajalin rockets a shot on goal but is denied by Don McStay. Excellent save.
38.51
2-1Aaron Smithe passes the ball forward to Mark Beresford. Mark Beresford deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Joe Smith but the linesman indicates offside!
39.47
Ian Morris hits a low pass to Aaron Smithe. Aaron Smithe threads a neat ball through to Harvey Southgate. Harvey Southgate shoots from long range but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
45.00
Mark Oshadogan makes a high pass forward. Ruuben Rajalin shows exceptional athleticism as he brings the ball under control. Ruuben Rajalin threads the ball through to Alberto Dean. Alberto Dean threads the ball through to Khalid Elkhatabi but he's offside!
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. Middlesbrough have changed their lineup with Gianluca De Palma replacing Marvin Jess.
45.00
The whistle blows and Middlesbrough get the second half underway!
48.45
Mark Beresford plays the ball forward to Richard Bremner. Richard Bremner makes a great pass forward. Harvey Southgate runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
51.07
Nicky Smith pushes up the pitch. Nicky Smith makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Peter Rothovius. Peter Rothovius plays a quick one-two with Alberto Dean and rushes in on goal... Peter Rothovius takes a shot at goal. It curls slightly but Don McStay manages to gather it comfortably.
54.40
2-1Nicky Smith threads a neat ball through to Gianluca De Palma. Gianluca De Palma sees Peter Rothovius in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Peter Rothovius knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Stephen Burgess.
55.37
Peter Rothovius threads a neat ball through to Khalid Elkhatabi. Khalid Elkhatabi passes the ball forward but Ruuben Rajalin is offside!
59.31
Aaron Smithe threads a neat ball through to Joe Smith. Joe Smith lofts in a cross ball towards Aaron Smithe. Aaron Smithe gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
65.11
Craig Strachan pushes mid-way up the pitch. Craig Strachan flicks a high ball forward to Richard Bremner who takes it down. Richard Bremner makes a probing pass between the defence to Joe Smith. Joe Smith shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
69.39
3-1Richard Bremner barges into Peter Rothovius. The referee brings Richard Bremner to one side and gives him a warning! Peter Rothovius hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
71.01
Stephen Burgess knocks the ball to his team mate, Paul Mendez. Paul Mendez makes a probing pass to Harvey Southgate. Harvey Southgate passes the ball forward to Paul Mendez. Paul Mendez rockets a shot on goal. Good keeping from Antonio Vila as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
77.29
3-1Rotherham United have made 2 substitutions with Michael Myers replacing Joe Smith and George Cottee replacing Sergio Jesus .Middlesbrough have made 2 substitutions with Mathieu Paviot replacing Arturo Hernandez and Patrick Godber replacing Ruuben Rajalin .
78.30
Paul Mendez advances with the ball. Paul Mendez plays a one-two with Richard Bremner and rushes in on goal... Paul Mendez comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 9 yards out. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
81.31
Patrick Godber darts forward. Patrick Godber shoots from long range but he balloons it over the crossbar!
89.04
Peter Rothovius makes an attacking run forward. Peter Rothovius controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
90.00
4-1Harvey Southgate comes in with a late challenge on Scott Law. The referee warns Harvey Southgate to calm down! Scott Law grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
4
1
Shots on Target
6
5
Shots off Target
4
2
Offsides
2
4
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
50%
50%
Play Area
28.8%
43.9%
27.3%
Scorers
| Aaron Smithe 20, 59 Richard Bremner 30 Paul Mendez 78 | Ruuben Rajalin 33 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Aaron Smithe of Rotherham United |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Don McStay (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Ian Morris (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Sergio Jesus (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Stephen Burgess (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Craig Strachan (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Paul Mendez (MID) |  | 9 |
| 7. | Aaron Smithe (MID) | | 9 |
| 8. | Mark Beresford (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Richard Bremner (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Joe Smith (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Harvey Southgate (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Warren Lampard (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | George Cottee (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Michael Myers (GK) | 6 | |
| 1. | Antonio Vila (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Arturo Hernandez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Scott Law (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Duncan Barry (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Marvin Jess (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Peter Rothovius (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Mark Oshadogan (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Nicky Smith (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Khalid Elkhatabi (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Ruuben Rajalin (ATT) | | 7 |
| 11. | Alberto Dean (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Mathieu Paviot (ATT) | 6 | |
| 13. | Gianluca De Palma (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Patrick Godber (GK) | 6 | |