Match Report


Rotherham UnitedRotherham United     Leeds UnitedLeeds United
Computer Player Computer Player Stanis B Stanis B
Don McStayD. McStay54
G
1
G
67Mike WinterburnM. Winterburn
Ian MorrisI. Morris61
D
2
D
62Ighli ParisI. Paris
Sergio JesusS. Jesus54
D
captain3
D
48Chris EhioguC. Ehiogu
Stephen BurgessS. Burgess53
D
4
D
38Dale EadieD. Eadie
Craig StrachanC. Strachan43
D
5
D
58Adam FroggattA. Froggatt
Paul MendezP. Mendez60
M
6
M
62Mansour VencelM. Vencel
Aaron SmitheA. Smithe52
M
7captain
M
41Callum McinnesC. Mcinnes
Damien JoachimD. Joachim51
M
8
M
47Alex JamesA. James
Richard BremnerR. Bremner61
A
9
A
42Trevor MckayT. Mckay
Joe SmithJ. Smith60
A
10
A
42Jason TaylorJ. Taylor
Harvey SouthgateH. Southgate55
A
11
A
39Seth RizaS. Riza
 
Warren LampardW. Lampard53
A
12
A
52Phil ImpeyP. Impey
Mark BeresfordM. Beresford50
M
13
D
69Stuart SmithS. Smith
George CotteeG. Cottee50
M
14
M
33Tommy ThomsonT. Thomson

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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at New York Stadium where Rotherham United play host to Leeds United. A crowd of 8,381 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Rotherham United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Leeds United appear to be shaped for 5-2-3.
Today's match is refereed by Craig Mike.


0.00
Leeds United get the match underway!
2.51
Adam Froggatt controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Callum Mcinnes. Callum Mcinnes flicks a high ball forward to Jason Taylor who takes it down. Jason Taylor shoots from outside the area. It's miles wide!
8.37
Dale Eadie sees space and advances. Dale Eadie sees a break and surges forward. Dale Eadie sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it rises well off target!
9.32
Alex James makes a simple pass to Seth Riza. Seth Riza knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
10.53
Mansour Vencel plays a long ball forward. Seth Riza knocks in a cross ball towards Trevor Mckay. Trevor Mckay makes a convincing header. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent save!
12.10
Stephen Burgess makes a simple pass to Sergio Jesus. Sergio Jesus sees a break and surges forward. Sergio Jesus knocks the ball forward to Richard Bremner but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
14.02
Callum Mcinnes comes in with a late challenge on Sergio Jesus. The referee calls over Callum Mcinnes and shows him a yellow card! Sergio Jesus stretches but gets up unharmed.
15.22
Stephen Burgess flicks a high pass forward. Joe Smith collects the pass. Joe Smith makes a probing pass between the defence to Richard Bremner. Some silky footwork from Richard Bremner provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it is tipped over by Mike Winterburn.
16.32
Corner kick to Rotherham United. Aaron Smithe plays it out to the edge of the box. Harvey Southgate comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it flies just wide!
24.19
Paul Mendez brings the ball forward. Paul Mendez whips in a cross ball towards Richard Bremner. Richard Bremner outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The keeper is on top of it. Nice keeping!
26.10
Sergio Jesus flicks a high pass forward. Damien Joachim collects the pass. Damien Joachim knocks the ball to his team mate, Aaron Smithe. Aaron Smithe finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous stop!
28.46
Sergio Jesus darts forward. Sergio Jesus decides to run forward with the ball. Sergio Jesus plays a scrappy one-two with Damien Joachim and advances towards the goal... Chris Ehiogu clumsily knocks into Sergio Jesus. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
30.40
Jason Taylor chips the ball to his team mate, Seth Riza. Seth Riza finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
34.17
Chris Ehiogu chips the ball to his team mate, Callum Mcinnes. Callum Mcinnes kicks a strong pass forward to Trevor Mckay. Trevor Mckay finds some space and shoots from distance but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
39.28
Callum Mcinnes flicks a high pass forward to Alex James who brings the ball under control. Alex James tries a spectacular long range effort. Don McStay effortlessly gets down and covers it.
42.25
Damien Joachim makes a simple pass to Richard Bremner. Richard Bremner controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It curls slightly but Mike Winterburn manages to gather it easily.
45.00
Ighli Paris knocks the ball to his team mate, Alex James. Seeing a gap ahead, Alex James plays the ball forward to Seth Riza. Seth Riza knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

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. Leeds United appear unchanged since the first half. The Rotherham United players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
Rotherham United start the second half!
51.07
Sergio Jesus flicks a high ball forward to Harvey Southgate who takes it down. Harvey Southgate whips in a cross ball towards Joe Smith. Joe Smith makes a deft header but Mike Winterburn is on top of it.
53.55
Alex James makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Seth Riza. Seth Riza controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Alex James through on goal. Some good footwork from Alex James provides some space. He shoots at goal. What a cracker!! Don McStay had no chance!! Goal for Leeds United!
59.56
Mansour Vencel comes in with a late challenge on Aaron Smithe. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Aaron Smithe grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
61.35
Alex James threads a neat ball through to Callum Mcinnes. Callum Mcinnes shoots from 25 yards but it's a lousy effort!
65.08
With imagination, Paul Mendez plays the ball forward to George Cottee. George Cottee flicks the ball to his team mate, Joe Smith. Joe Smith muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it is miles over!
75.52
Alex James knocks the ball forward to Callum Mcinnes. Callum Mcinnes controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
77.51
Rotherham United have made a substitution with Mark Beresford replacing Sergio Jesus .
78.59
Aaron Smithe flicks a high ball forward to Joe Smith who takes it down. Joe Smith shoots from long range. Mike Winterburn gets down and covers it.
83.32
Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
84.20
Stephen Burgess makes a strong solo run forward. Stephen Burgess knocks the ball to his team mate, Paul Mendez. Paul Mendez whips in a cross ball towards Aaron Smithe. Aaron Smithe knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Mike Winterburn manages to gather it easily.
85.39
Aaron Smithe clumsily knocks into Mansour Vencel. Aaron Smithe is warned by the referee! Mansour Vencel stretches but gets up unharmed.
87.38
Adam Froggatt passes the ball forward to Alex James. Alex James sees Callum Mcinnes in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Callum Mcinnes tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
90.00
Alex James threads a neat ball through to Trevor Mckay. Trevor Mckay shoots from outside the area but it's well over the bar!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Rotherham United

Leeds United
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
7
4
Shots off Target
2
7
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
50%
50%
Play Area
26.8%
42.7%
30.5%

Scorers
Alex James 54
Callum Mcinnes 87

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Alex James of Leeds United

Match Ratings
1.Don McStay (GK)
6
2.Ian Morris (DEF)
6
3.Sergio Jesus (DEF)
7
4.Stephen Burgess (DEF)
7
5.Craig Strachan (DEF)
6
6.Paul Mendez (MID)
7
7.Aaron Smithe (MID)
6
8.Damien Joachim (MID)
6
9.Richard Bremner (ATT)
6
10.Joe Smith (ATT)
6
11.Harvey Southgate (ATT)
6
 
12.Warren Lampard (ATT)
0
13.Mark Beresford (MID)
6
14.George Cottee (MID)
6

1.Mike Winterburn (GK)
8
2.Ighli Paris (DEF)
6
3.Chris Ehiogu (DEF)
6
4.Dale Eadie (DEF)
6
5.Adam Froggatt (DEF)
6
6.Mansour Vencel (MID)yellow card
5
7.Callum Mcinnes (MID)goal scoredyellow card
7
8.Alex James (MID)goal scored
9
9.Trevor Mckay (ATT)
6
10.Jason Taylor (ATT)
6
11.Seth Riza (ATT)
6
 
12.Phil Impey (ATT)
0
13.Stuart Smith (DEF)
0
14.Tommy Thomson (MID)
0