Match Report


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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at New York Stadium where Rotherham United play host to Leeds United. A crowd of 18,056 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Rotherham United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Leeds United appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.


0.00
Rotherham United kick off and get the match underway!
2.14
Mohammed Amoah makes a simple pass to Ole Gunnar El-Fakiri. Ole Gunnar El-Fakiri shoots from distance. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Ole Gunnar El-Fakiri!
6.39
Roberto F. Ferrari brings the ball forward. Roberto F. Ferrari shoots from 20 yards but somehow Dennis Heintze manages to keep it out.
8.56
Mohammed Amoah knocks the ball to his team mate, Ole Gunnar El-Fakiri. Ole Gunnar El-Fakiri whips in a cross ball towards Elbekay Fertout. Elbekay Fertout powers a header at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
16.56
Roberto F. Ferrari chips the ball to his team mate, Ashley Gascoigne. Ashley Gascoigne shoots from long range but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
18.23
Mohammed Amoah deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Amine Amrani. Amine Amrani knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
22.41
Tom Roussel deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ole Gunnar El-Fakiri. Ole Gunnar El-Fakiri plays a perfect one-two with Elbekay Fertout and rushes in on goal... Ole Gunnar El-Fakiri shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it is tipped over by Kevin Morrison.
26.03
Nahuel Quiroz takes it forward alone. Nahuel Quiroz lofts in a cross ball towards Ole Gunnar El-Fakiri. Ole Gunnar El-Fakiri connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Kevin Morrison easily smothers it.
28.24
Albert Richardson threads the ball through to Nahuel Quiroz. Nahuel Quiroz makes a simple pass to Ole Gunnar El-Fakiri. Ole Gunnar El-Fakiri shoots from 25 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
30.29
Albert Richardson kicks a strong pass forward to Mohammed Amoah. Mohammed Amoah knocks the ball to his team mate, Ole Gunnar El-Fakiri. Ole Gunnar El-Fakiri tries a spectacular long range effort but it is tipped over by Kevin Morrison.
33.49
Robert Wimmer advances with the ball. Robert Wimmer passes the ball forward but Amine Amrani is offside!
34.38
Roberto F. Ferrari makes a beautiful solo run. Roberto F. Ferrari shoots from 20 yards but somehow Dennis Heintze manages to keep it out.
39.17
Tom Roussel passes the ball forward to Elbekay Fertout. Elbekay Fertout goes all the way! Elbekay Fertout rockets a shot on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
45.00
Roberto F. Ferrari makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Daisuke Nanami. Daisuke Nanami shoots from outside the area but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!


45.00
Leeds United kick off the second half!
54.54
Gareth Lowe makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Daisuke Nanami. Daisuke Nanami finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Dennis Heintze easily smothers it!
57.55
Krunoslav Keown makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Daisuke Nanami. Daisuke Nanami plays a perfect one-two with Ashley Gascoigne and rushes in on goal... Daisuke Nanami takes a shot at goal but Dennis Heintze is on top of it.
63.06
Tom Roussel knocks the ball to his team mate, Amine Amrani. Amine Amrani goes all the way! Amine Amrani shoots from just inside the box but it is miles over!
71.06
Ashley Gascoigne hacks Lehisa Ogawa from behind! The referee calls over Ashley Gascoigne and shows him a yellow card! Lehisa Ogawa stretches but gets up unharmed.
72.05
Mohammed Amoah passes the ball forward to Ole Gunnar El-Fakiri. Ole Gunnar El-Fakiri kicks a strong pass forward to Elbekay Fertout but the referee indicates it's offside!
73.49
Mohammed Amoah passes the ball forward to Amine Amrani. Amine Amrani shoots from outside the area but it is tipped over by Kevin Morrison.
77.12
Warren Mcgovern makes a simple pass to Daisuke Nanami. Daisuke Nanami finds some space and shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
78.04
Lehisa Ogawa kicks a strong pass forward to Nahuel Quiroz. Nahuel Quiroz makes a probing pass to Amine Amrani. Amine Amrani flicks the ball to his team mate, Elbekay Fertout. Elbekay Fertout cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it is tipped over by Kevin Morrison.
81.42
Efren Aguirre knocks the ball forward to Mohammed Amoah. Mohammed Amoah takes it forward alone. Mohammed Amoah lofts in a cross ball towards Ole Gunnar El-Fakiri. Ole Gunnar El-Fakiri is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
89.06
Martin Ravelli advances with the ball. Martin Ravelli knocks in a cross ball towards Ashley Gascoigne. Ashley Gascoigne heads the ball goalwards. Dennis Heintze manages to gather it comfortably.
90.00
Roberto F. Ferrari knocks the ball forward to Daisuke Nanami. Daisuke Nanami shoots from distance. Dennis Heintze easily smothers it.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Ole Gunnar El-Fakiri of Rotherham United
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
8
6
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
62.3%
37.7%
Play Area
28.6%
45.5%
26%