Match Report
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at New York Stadium where Rotherham United play host to Middlesbrough. A crowd of 20,087 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Rotherham United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Middlesbrough appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Rotherham United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Middlesbrough appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0Rotherham United get the match underway!
2.24
0-0Egutu Kanu flicks the ball to his team mate, Viorel Popescu. Viorel Popescu finds some space and shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
6.17
0-0Paul Gascoigne hacks Viorel Popescu from behind! Paul Gascoigne is given a warning by the referee! Viorel Popescu hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
8.44
0-0The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
9.28
0-0Andrés Escobedo knocks the ball forward to Amine Amrani. Amine Amrani knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Mark Dugbatey.
10.20
1-0Egutu Kanu deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Viorel Popescu. Viorel Popescu plays a perfect one-two with Amine Amrani and rushes in on goal... Viorel Popescu makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
14.10
1-0Rafael Reyes catches Nahuel Quiroz on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Nahuel Quiroz runs off the knock.
15.02
Middlesbrough are easily keeping Rotherham United at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
18.18
Egutu Kanu chips the ball to his team mate, Viorel Popescu. Viorel Popescu lofts in a cross ball towards Ole Gunnar El-Fakiri. Ole Gunnar El-Fakiri powers a header at goal but it flies wide!
20.12
1-0Nahuel Quiroz makes a simple pass to Amine Amrani. Amine Amrani makes a probing pass to Ole Gunnar El-Fakiri but he's offside!
22.57
1-0Daniel Costa knocks the ball forward to Jose Tavares. Jose Tavares knocks in a cross ball towards Mark Edusei. Mark Edusei is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
24.43
Robert Wimmer kicks a strong pass forward to Amine Amrani. Amine Amrani tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
26.29
Andrés Escobedo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Viorel Popescu. Viorel Popescu shoots from 25 yards. The ball comes in low, but Joe Grondin easily smothers it!
27.43
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
28.55
Robert Wimmer makes a simple pass to Viorel Popescu. Viorel Popescu shoots from long range. Joe Grondin easily smothers it.
32.04
Paul Gascoigne chips the ball to his team mate, Nicky Adams. Nicky Adams makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tarik Elhamdaoui. Tarik Elhamdaoui shoots from 20 yards. It curls slightly but Dennis Heintze manages to gather it comfortably.
33.21
Egutu Kanu makes a simple pass to Amine Amrani. Amine Amrani lofts in a cross ball towards Viorel Popescu. Viorel Popescu is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
36.36
Zbigniew Smolarek makes a beautiful solo run. Zbigniew Smolarek makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Viorel Popescu. Viorel Popescu knocks in a cross ball towards Ole Gunnar El-Fakiri. Ole Gunnar El-Fakiri powers a header at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
42.17
Nicky Adams threads the ball through to Tarik Elhamdaoui. Tarik Elhamdaoui knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
44.01
Daniel Costa makes a simple pass to Tarik Elhamdaoui. Tarik Elhamdaoui finds some space and shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
Middlesbrough kick off the second half!
47.31
Egutu Kanu controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ole Gunnar El-Fakiri. Ole Gunnar El-Fakiri plays a perfect one-two with Amine Amrani and rushes in on goal... Ole Gunnar El-Fakiri cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but somehow Joe Grondin manages to keep it out.
49.37
Lehisa Ogawa makes a probing pass to Robert Wimmer. Robert Wimmer chips the ball to his team mate, Viorel Popescu. Viorel Popescu shoots from 20 yards. The ball comes in low, but Joe Grondin easily smothers it!
54.05
Efren Aguirre decides to run forward with the ball. Efren Aguirre makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ole Gunnar El-Fakiri. Ole Gunnar El-Fakiri shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
55.04
Zbigniew Smolarek makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Robert Wimmer. Robert Wimmer knocks the ball to his team mate, Viorel Popescu. Viorel Popescu knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Joe Grondin who gathers it comfortably.
63.59
Rafael Reyes threads the ball through to Mark Edusei. Mark Edusei shoots from 20 yards but it flies wide!
71.03
Paul Gascoigne knocks the ball forward to Daniel Costa. Daniel Costa decides to run forward with the ball. Daniel Costa whips in a cross ball towards Tarik Elhamdaoui. Tarik Elhamdaoui directs the ball goalwards with his head but Dennis Heintze is on top of it.
75.19
Egutu Kanu threads the ball through to Amine Amrani. Amine Amrani plays a perfect one-two with Viorel Popescu and rushes in on goal... Amine Amrani cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but Joe Grondin is on top of it.
77.04
Saul Musacco makes a simple pass to Rafael Reyes. Rafael Reyes flicks the ball to his team mate, Mark Edusei. Mark Edusei knocks the ball forward to Jose Tavares. Jose Tavares cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Magnificent save by Dennis Heintze!
84.17
Egutu Kanu chips the ball to his team mate, Amine Amrani. Amine Amrani goes all the way! Amine Amrani tries a spectacular strike but he balloons it over the crossbar!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
7
4
Shots off Target
6
2
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
61.5%
38.5%
Play Area
16.7%
46.2%
37.2%
Scorers