Match Report
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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 West Ham United. A crowd of 9,739 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Rotherham United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while West Ham United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Kemal Banks.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Rotherham United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while West Ham United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Kemal Banks.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Rotherham United kick off!
6.24
0-0Guillermo Molowny passes the ball forward to Steven Le Tissier. Steven Le Tissier threads a neat ball through to Clive Fletcher. Clive Fletcher shoots from 20 yards. Don McStay gathers the ball up comfortably. Well saved!
9.20
0-0Clive Fletcher makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Billy Seaman. Billy Seaman controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
10.58
Jan Polheim knocks the ball to his team mate, Billy Seaman. Billy Seaman shoots from distance. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. West Ham United are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
12.02
Clive Fletcher threads a neat ball through to Giordano Mazzi. Giordano Mazzi shoots from long range but Don McStay is on top of it.
14.01
0-0Craig Strachan takes it forward alone. Craig Strachan controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Warren Lampard. Warren Lampard knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Steven Le Tissier.
15.19
Jan Polheim chips the ball to his team mate, Billy Seaman. Billy Seaman whips in a cross ball towards Andres Peiro. Andres Peiro connects with a diving header but is denied by Don McStay. Excellent save.
20.02
Stephen Burgess flicks the ball to his team mate, Damien Joachim. Damien Joachim kicks a strong pass forward to Harvey Southgate. Harvey Southgate finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Matt Davidson effortlessly smothers it!
22.48
Hugo Helguera sees Billy Seaman in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Billy Seaman knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Don McStay who gathers it comfortably.
24.36
Guillermo Molowny brings the ball forward. Guillermo Molowny makes a probing pass to Jan Polheim. Jan Polheim whips in a cross ball towards Andres Peiro. With a superhuman jump, Andres Peiro connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Don McStay gathers the ball up comfortably. Well saved!
26.39
Hugo Helguera breaks forward. Hugo Helguera controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Sebastiao Moutinho. Sebastiao Moutinho sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
27.34
Giordano Mazzi makes a simple pass to Sebastiao Moutinho. Sebastiao Moutinho knocks in a cross ball towards Giordano Mazzi. With a superhuman jump, Giordano Mazzi connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it flies well off target!
32.27
Guillermo Molowny passes the ball forward to Steven Le Tissier. Steven Le Tissier takes it forward alone. Steven Le Tissier sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Don McStay is on top of it.
33.40
Damien Joachim flicks a high pass forward. Warren Lampard comfortably collects the pass. Warren Lampard plays a one-two with Richard Bremner and rushes in on goal... Warren Lampard side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. It's miles wide!
34.00
Jan Polheim controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Billy Seaman. Billy Seaman tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies just wide!
42.28
1-0Damien Joachim flicks the ball to his team mate, Paul Mendez. Paul Mendez lofts in a cross ball towards Harvey Southgate. Harvey Southgate outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Matt Davidson is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
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. West Ham United also appear unchanged since the first half. The West Ham United players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The whistle blows and West Ham United get the second half underway!
47.21
Jan Polheim makes a simple pass to Sebastiao Moutinho. Sebastiao Moutinho controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
51.22
Andres Peiro flicks a high pass forward. Christian Janes holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Christian Janes knocks the ball forward, putting Sebastiao Moutinho through on goal. Sebastiao Moutinho looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It's miles wide!
54.48
Aaron Smithe chips the ball to his team mate, Richard Bremner. Richard Bremner whips in a cross ball towards Warren Lampard. Warren Lampard connects with a diving header. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
55.26
Clive Fletcher flicks a high pass forward. Billy Seaman holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Billy Seaman shoots from distance. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
61.56
Hugo Helguera threads the ball through to Steven Le Tissier. Steven Le Tissier sees a break and surges forward. Steven Le Tissier shoots from long range but it curls horrendously wide!
63.27
1-0Warren Lampard comes in with a late challenge on Steven Le Tissier. Warren Lampard is warned by the referee! Steven Le Tissier runs off the knock.
66.35
1-0Damien Joachim chips the ball to his team mate, Warren Lampard. Warren Lampard passes the ball forward but Harvey Southgate is offside!
77.02
1-0Rotherham United have made 2 substitutions with Michael Myers replacing Harvey Southgate and Mark Beresford replacing Sergio Jesus .
78.12
Paul Mendez threads the ball through to Richard Bremner. Richard Bremner knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Aaron Smithe is offside!
85.42
Ian Morris sees Paul Mendez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. With vision, Paul Mendez picks a pass forward to Warren Lampard. Warren Lampard makes a defence splitting pass to Richard Bremner. Richard Bremner side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
87.37
Andres Peiro flicks a high pass forward. Billy Seaman controls it well on his chest. Billy Seaman knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Don McStay who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
2
5
Shots off Target
3
9
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
44.6%
55.4%
Play Area
32.4%
43.2%
24.3%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Don McStay of Rotherham United |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Don McStay (GK) | 9 | |
| 2. | Ian Morris (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Sergio Jesus (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Stephen Burgess (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Craig Strachan (DEF) | 7 | |
| 6. | Paul Mendez (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Aaron Smithe (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Damien Joachim (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Richard Bremner (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Harvey Southgate (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 11. | Warren Lampard (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | George Cottee (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Mark Beresford (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Michael Myers (GK) | 6 | |
| 1. | Matt Davidson (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Guillermo Molowny (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Hugo Helguera (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Steven Le Tissier (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Andres Peiro (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Jan Polheim (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Clive Fletcher (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Christian Janes (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Billy Seaman (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Sebastiao Moutinho (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Giordano Mazzi (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Mike Patterson (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Dion Barrett (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Hugo Varela (GK) | 0 | |