Match Report


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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium where Tottenham Hotspur play host to Rotherham United. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Tottenham Hotspur are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Rotherham United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.


0.00
Tottenham Hotspur kick off and get the match underway!
3.16
Ismael Özalan deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Andrés Escobedo. Andrés Escobedo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Elbekay Fertout. Elbekay Fertout knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gilbert Aelbrecht.
6.33
Nahuel Quiroz knocks the ball forward to Elbekay Fertout. Elbekay Fertout knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Isaiah Bramble.
8.06
Marcus Joyce passes the ball forward to Pierre Tchoutang. Pierre Tchoutang plays a perfect one-two with Adam Venus and rushes in on goal... Pierre Tchoutang cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but Dennis Heintze is on top of it.
9.20
Neil Mendez kicks a strong pass forward to Pierre Tchoutang. Pierre Tchoutang sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Dennis Heintze easily smothers it.
12.01
Neil Mendez catches Mohammed Amoah on the ankles. The referee calls over Neil Mendez and warns him to calm down! Mohammed Amoah gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
22.30
Lehisa Ogawa knocks the ball to his team mate, Mohammed Amoah. Mohammed Amoah makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Elbekay Fertout. Elbekay Fertout tries a spectacular long range effort but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
24.12
Nahuel Quiroz chips the ball to his team mate, Elbekay Fertout. Elbekay Fertout goes all the way! Elbekay Fertout takes a shot at goal but somehow Ringo Nakata manages to keep it out.
26.01
Marcus Joyce passes the ball forward to Yoet Carrillo. Yoet Carrillo makes a probing pass to Pierre Tchoutang but he's offside!
32.44
Tobias Schäfer knocks the ball forward to Adam Venus. Adam Venus knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Lehisa Ogawa.
33.16
Tobias Schäfer makes a beautiful solo run. Tobias Schäfer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
34.04
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
36.42
Neil Mendez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Adam Venus. Adam Venus controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Magnificent save by Dennis Heintze!
44.02
Robert Wimmer surges forward with the ball. Robert Wimmer knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gilbert Aelbrecht.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!


45.00
Rotherham United kick off!
47.33
Nahuel Quiroz catches Marcus Joyce on the ankles. The referee calls over Nahuel Quiroz and warns him to calm down! Marcus Joyce runs off the knock.
49.13
Gilbert Aelbrecht hacks Viorel Popescu from behind! Gilbert Aelbrecht is given a warning by the referee! Viorel Popescu stretches but gets up unharmed.
57.50
Julian Strauss catches Mohammed Amoah on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Mohammed Amoah runs off the knock.
60.05
Gilbert Aelbrecht makes a probing pass to Neil Mendez. Neil Mendez makes a beautiful solo run. Neil Mendez plays a perfect one-two with Yoet Carrillo and rushes in on goal... Neil Mendez tries a spectacular strike. The ball comes in low, but Dennis Heintze easily smothers it!
61.28
Efren Aguirre passes the ball forward to Andrés Escobedo. Andrés Escobedo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Amine Amrani. Amine Amrani goes all the way! Amine Amrani cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball comes in low, but Ringo Nakata easily smothers it!
63.52
Mohammed Amoah passes the ball forward to Amine Amrani. Amine Amrani knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ringo Nakata who gathers it comfortably.
69.02
Mohammed Amoah barges into Neil Mendez. The referee calls over Mohammed Amoah and warns him to calm down! Neil Mendez runs off the knock.
71.30
Mohammed Amoah deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Elbekay Fertout. Elbekay Fertout tries a spectacular long range effort but somehow Ringo Nakata manages to keep it out.
72.38
Robert Wimmer catches Tobias Schäfer on the ankles. Robert Wimmer is shown the yellow card! Tobias Schäfer hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
73.05
Andrés Escobedo flicks the ball to his team mate, Amine Amrani. Amine Amrani knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
81.20
Neil Mendez knocks the ball forward to Adam Venus. Adam Venus shoots from 20 yards but somehow Dennis Heintze manages to keep it out.
84.13
Pierre Tchoutang clumsily knocks into Ismael Özalan. The referee calls over Pierre Tchoutang and shows him a yellow card! Ismael Özalan stretches but gets up unharmed.
85.26
Andrés Escobedo passes the ball forward to Viorel Popescu. Viorel Popescu finds some space and shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
87.09
Julian Strauss deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Neil Mendez. Neil Mendez makes a probing pass to Pierre Tchoutang. Pierre Tchoutang lofts in a cross ball towards Adam Venus. Adam Venus heads the ball goalwards but somehow Dennis Heintze manages to keep it out.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Dennis Heintze of Rotherham United
Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
6
3
Shots off Target
0
2
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
4
3
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
51.2%
48.8%
Play Area
29.3%
45.1%
25.6%