Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at New York Stadium where Rotherham United play host to Huddersfield Town. A crowd of 8,279 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Rotherham United and Huddersfield Town are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by James Hall.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Rotherham United and Huddersfield Town are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by James Hall.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Rotherham United get the match underway!
3.21
0-0Frederico Costa kicks a strong pass forward to Gary Godber. Gary Godber controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Darren Burgess. Darren Burgess shoots from long range. Solid save from Don McStay.
4.12
1-0Damien Joachim flicks a high pass forward. Joe Smith collects the pass. Joe Smith whips in a cross ball towards Harvey Southgate. Harvey Southgate powers a header at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Rotherham United!
8.32
1-0Paul Mendez flicks a high pass forward. Aaron Smithe collects the pass. Aaron Smithe brings the ball forward. Aaron Smithe deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Joe Smith but the linesman indicates offside!
9.13
Rafael Andres deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Darren Burgess. Darren Burgess shoots from outside the area. What a cracker!! Don McStay had no chance!! Goal for Huddersfield Town!
12.19
1-1Craig Strachan threads the ball through to Stephen Burgess. Stephen Burgess sees Harvey Southgate in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Harvey Southgate rushes past Jermaine Vickers! Harvey Southgate side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it's a woeful effort!
20.30
1-1Eddie Higginbotham controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Darren Burgess. Darren Burgess knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
21.04
Frederico Costa makes a beautiful solo run. Frederico Costa knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Sergio Jesus.
22.26
Eddie Higginbotham makes a simple pass to Gary Godber. Gary Godber deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Darren Burgess. Darren Burgess knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Sergio Jesus.
24.27
Sergio Jesus flicks a high ball forward to Damien Joachim who takes it down. Damien Joachim brings the ball forward. Damien Joachim edges inside the box! Damien Joachim strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
27.51
1-1Paul Mendez hacks Frederico Costa from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Frederico Costa stretches but gets up unharmed.
32.27
Gary Godber flicks a high pass forward. Kemal Hitchcock holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Kemal Hitchcock knocks in a cross ball towards Callum Cleland. Callum Cleland is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it rises well off target!
36.08
Sergio Jesus sees a break and surges forward. Sergio Jesus flicks a high ball forward to Damien Joachim who takes it down. Damien Joachim lofts in a cross ball towards Richard Bremner. Richard Bremner connects with a diving header but he balloons it over the crossbar!
38.08
Jermaine Vickers controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gary Godber. Gary Godber kicks a strong pass forward to Callum Cleland. Callum Cleland whips in a cross ball towards Rafael Andres. Rafael Andres is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's there!! Don McStay has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
45.00
Gary Godber sees space and advances. Gary Godber knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Rotherham United have changed their lineup with George Cottee replacing Damien Joachim and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation. Huddersfield Town appear unchanged since the first half. The Rotherham United players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Huddersfield Town kick off!
48.39
Joe Smith flicks a high ball forward to Harvey Southgate who takes it down. Harvey Southgate threads a neat ball through to Joe Smith. Joe Smith side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it is miles over!
49.13
Paul Mendez knocks the ball to his team mate, Harvey Southgate. Harvey Southgate shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent keeping!
51.08
Gary Godber knocks the ball to his team mate, Callum Cleland. Callum Cleland cuts inside the box! Some good footwork from Callum Cleland provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
65.29
1-3Eddie Higginbotham kicks a strong pass forward to Gary Godber. Gary Godber flicks a high pass forward to Frederico Costa who brings the ball under control. Frederico Costa knocks in a cross ball towards Kemal Hitchcock. With a superhuman jump, Kemal Hitchcock connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Magnificent block by Sergio Jesus!
67.27
Gary Godber makes a probing pass to Callum Cleland. Callum Cleland shoots from distance. Wonderful reactions from Don McStay keeps it out!
72.11
James Boertien flicks the ball to his team mate, Darren Burgess. Darren Burgess knocks in a cross ball towards Gary Godber. Gary Godber connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
77.34
1-3Rotherham United have made a substitution with Mark Beresford replacing Sergio Jesus .
78.38
James Boertien knocks the ball forward to Frederico Costa. Frederico Costa makes a simple pass to Callum Cleland. Callum Cleland lofts in a cross ball towards Darren Burgess. Darren Burgess gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
81.53
Frederico Costa flicks a high pass forward to Kemal Hitchcock who brings the ball under control. Kemal Hitchcock knocks in a cross ball towards Darren Burgess. Darren Burgess connects with a diving header. Don McStay gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice keeping!
83.07
Gary Godber chips the ball to his team mate, Darren Burgess. Darren Burgess shoots from long range but it curls horrendously wide!
87.12
Frederico Costa makes a simple pass to Gary Godber. Gary Godber whips in a cross ball towards Callum Cleland. Callum Cleland outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it flies well off target!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
2
7
Shots off Target
4
5
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
41%
59%
Play Area
38.6%
43.4%
18.1%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Callum Cleland of Huddersfield Town |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Don McStay (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Ian Morris (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Sergio Jesus (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Stephen Burgess (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Craig Strachan (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Paul Mendez (MID) |  | 5 |
| 7. | Aaron Smithe (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Damien Joachim (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Richard Bremner (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Joe Smith (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Harvey Southgate (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 12. | Warren Lampard (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Mark Beresford (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | George Cottee (MID) | 6 | |
| 1. | Paolo Ince (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Daniel Eadie (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | James Boertien (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Eddie Higginbotham (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Jermaine Vickers (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Rafael Andres (MID) | | 8 |
| 7. | Gary Godber (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Frederico Costa (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Callum Cleland (ATT) | | 9 |
| 10. | Kemal Hitchcock (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Darren Burgess (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Artur Neves (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Arthur Tiler (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Adrian Rufus (MID) | 0 | |