Match Report


Crystal PalaceCrystal Palace     Rotherham UnitedRotherham United
Richard DeaneRichard Deane Dan Thomas Dan Thomas
Fred Van EdeF. Van Ede67
G
1
G
71Kai WillK. Will
Gary GallacherG. Gallacher64
D
2
D
75Gaspar LoureiroG. Loureiro
Ricardo MarquesR. Marques65
D
3
D
75Steven StamS. Stam
Damien JacksonD. Jackson65
D
4
D
74Eric AugsteinE. Augstein
Francis ScalesF. Scales71
M
5
D
85Eddie MurrayE. Murray
Nigel ChristieN. Christie72
M
6
M
85Brian ClemenceB. Clemence
Callum McStayC. McStay70
M
captain7captain
M
81Mauricio RuizM. Ruiz
Nicholas ThomsonN. Thomson68
M
8
M
82Eddie TilerE. Tiler
David OlivasD. Olivas66
A
9
A
80Simon NichollsS. Nicholls
Rafael AndradeR. Andrade66
A
10
A
80Miguel PirriM. Pirri
Tim AndertonT. Anderton69
A
11
A
78Ricardo MartinsR. Martins
 
Ian NewbyI. Newby57
D
12
A
73Nikos KoevermansN. Koevermans
Nick KoncheskyN. Konchesky66
A
13
D
82Domenico MercuriD. Mercuri
Cedric PonsardC. Ponsard65
M
14
D
82Stuart GilchristS. Gilchrist

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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Selhurst Park where Crystal Palace play host to Rotherham United. A crowd of 19,193 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Crystal Palace are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Rotherham United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ross Serrant.


0.00
The whistle blows and Crystal Palace get the match underway!
2.49
Callum McStay plays the ball forward to Rafael Andrade. Rafael Andrade knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
8.07
Eddie Tiler flicks the ball to his team mate, Ricardo Martins. Ricardo Martins knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Francis Scales.
10.00
Gary Gallacher flicks a high pass forward to David Olivas who brings the ball under control. David Olivas shoots from distance but somehow Kai Will manages to keep it out.
14.46
Eric Augstein passes the ball forward to Mauricio Ruiz. Mauricio Ruiz makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Simon Nicholls. Simon Nicholls knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
18.34
Callum McStay flicks a high pass forward to Nigel Christie who brings the ball under control. Nigel Christie lofts in a cross ball towards Rafael Andrade. Rafael Andrade makes a looping header on goal. Kai Will effortlessly picks it out of the air!
21.18
Ricardo Marques makes a probing pass to David Olivas. David Olivas plays a one-two with Nigel Christie and advances towards the goal... Eric Augstein barges into David Olivas. Penalty not given!!
22.14
Mauricio Ruiz knocks the ball to his team mate, Simon Nicholls. Simon Nicholls knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
28.03
Brian Clemence barges into Callum McStay. The referee calls over Brian Clemence and warns him to calm down! Callum McStay runs off the knock.
32.42
Eric Augstein flicks a high ball forward to Mauricio Ruiz who takes it down. Mauricio Ruiz threads a neat ball through to Brian Clemence. Brian Clemence sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it rises well off target!
33.34
Steven Stam darts forward. Steven Stam passes the ball forward to Mauricio Ruiz. Mauricio Ruiz knocks in a cross ball towards Simon Nicholls. Simon Nicholls finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it flies just off target!
34.27
David Olivas barges into Gaspar Loureiro. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Gaspar Loureiro runs off the knock.
36.03
Mauricio Ruiz threads the ball through to Eddie Tiler. Eddie Tiler whips in a cross ball towards Simon Nicholls. Simon Nicholls is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Fred Van Ede effortlessly punches it away to safety.
38.43
Gaspar Loureiro knocks the ball to his team mate, Eddie Tiler. Eddie Tiler flicks a high pass forward. Ricardo Martins controls it well on his chest. Ricardo Martins knocks in a cross ball towards Brian Clemence. Brian Clemence knocks the ball goalwards with his head but Fred Van Ede is on top of it.
42.59
Steven Stam kicks a strong pass forward to Mauricio Ruiz. Mauricio Ruiz makes a defence splitting pass to Simon Nicholls. Simon Nicholls shoots from just inside the box but Fred Van Ede reads it well. Excellent save!
45.00
Eddie Murray controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ricardo Martins. Ricardo Martins knocks in a cross ball towards Mauricio Ruiz. Mauricio Ruiz connects with a diving header. Fred Van Ede didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Crystal Palace appear unchanged since the first half. Rotherham United also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The second half starts with Rotherham United kicking off!
47.25
Tim Anderton advances with the ball. Tim Anderton knocks in a cross ball towards Rafael Andrade. Rafael Andrade heads the ball goalwards his aim is horrendously poor!
59.15
David Olivas knocks the ball to his team mate, Tim Anderton. Tim Anderton sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Good save!
60.12
Crystal Palace have made a substitution with Cedric Ponsard replacing Callum McStay .Rotherham United have made a substitution with Domenico Mercuri replacing Mauricio Ruiz .
63.17
Ricardo Marques deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nicholas Thomson. Nicholas Thomson hits a low pass to Cedric Ponsard. Cedric Ponsard edges inside the box! Cedric Ponsard makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it rises well off target!
65.50
Cedric Ponsard threads a neat ball through to Rafael Andrade. Rafael Andrade finds some space and shoots from distance but it slams into the crowd!
66.31
Eddie Tiler changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Eddie Tiler knocks in a cross ball towards Ricardo Martins. Ricardo Martins finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it whistles just wide of the post!
69.38
Brian Clemence flicks a high pass forward to Miguel Pirri who brings the ball under control. Miguel Pirri lofts in a cross ball towards Brian Clemence. Brian Clemence jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Magnificent save by Fred Van Ede!
77.42
Rotherham United have made a substitution with Nikos Koevermans replacing Miguel Pirri .
78.50
Gary Gallacher makes a probing pass to Rafael Andrade. Rafael Andrade whips in a cross ball towards Tim Anderton. Tim Anderton fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Well saved!
83.12
Ricardo Marques makes a probing pass to David Olivas. David Olivas plays a quick one-two with Rafael Andrade and rushes in on goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from David Olivas provides some space. He curls a shot at goal but it flies just off target!
89.07
Gaspar Loureiro deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Brian Clemence. Brian Clemence threads the ball through to Eddie Tiler. Eddie Tiler whips in a cross ball towards Simon Nicholls. Simon Nicholls makes a convincing header which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Crystal Palace

Rotherham United
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
4
6
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
42%
58%
Play Area
23.2%
47.8%
29%

Scorers
Simon Nicholls 89

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Simon Nicholls of Rotherham United

Match Ratings
1.Fred Van Ede (GK)
8
2.Gary Gallacher (DEF)
6
3.Ricardo Marques (DEF)
6
4.Damien Jackson (DEF)
6
5.Francis Scales (MID)
6
6.Nigel Christie (MID)
6
7.Callum McStay (MID)
6
8.Nicholas Thomson (MID)
6
9.David Olivas (ATT)yellow card
6
10.Rafael Andrade (ATT)
6
11.Tim Anderton (ATT)
7
 
12.Ian Newby (DEF)
0
13.Nick Konchesky (ATT)
0
14.Cedric Ponsard (MID)
6

1.Kai Will (GK)
8
2.Gaspar Loureiro (DEF)
6
3.Steven Stam (DEF)
7
4.Eric Augstein (DEF)
6
5.Eddie Murray (DEF)
6
6.Brian Clemence (MID)
6
7.Mauricio Ruiz (MID)
8
8.Eddie Tiler (MID)
8
9.Simon Nicholls (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Miguel Pirri (ATT)
6
11.Ricardo Martins (ATT)
6
 
12.Nikos Koevermans (ATT)
6
13.Domenico Mercuri (DEF)
6
14.Stuart Gilchrist (DEF)
0