Match Report


Rotherham UnitedRotherham United     West Ham UnitedWest Ham United
Dan ThomasDan Thomas gavin Hall gavin Hall
Kai WillK. Will71
G
1
G
69Hannes SchrammH. Schramm
Domenico MercuriD. Mercuri82
D
2
D
72Mamar LeroyM. Leroy
Steven StamS. Stam75
D
3
D
71Florian GimplF. Gimpl
Eric AugsteinE. Augstein74
D
4
D
70Tim GreenT. Green
Eddie MurrayE. Murray85
D
5captain
D
76Alun PlowrightA. Plowright
Brian ClemenceB. Clemence85
M
6
M
74Stan WiltordS. Wiltord
Eddie TilerE. Tiler82
M
captain7
M
76Gavin GemmellG. Gemmell
Eddie KingE. King87
M
8
M
77Teddy InceT. Ince
Nikos KoevermansN. Koevermans73
A
9
A
72Gianfranco ZanettiG. Zanetti
Simon NichollsS. Nicholls80
A
10
A
78Pius WisgerhofP. Wisgerhof
Ricardo MartinsR. Martins78
A
11
A
73David AdamsD. Adams
 
Artur FernandesA. Fernandes77
A
12
D
68Ruud SluiterR. Sluiter
Miguel PirriM. Pirri80
A
13
M
65Harvey DeanH. Dean
Stuart GilchristS. Gilchrist82
D
14
A
65Jody McgrealJ. Mcgreal

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Match Report
The air is cold and hail stones bounce off the ground here at New York Stadium where Rotherham United play host to West Ham United. A crowd of 19,547 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Rotherham United and West Ham United are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Nelson Fuchs.


0.00
Rotherham United kick off and get the first half underway!
2.20
Teddy Ince clumsily knocks into Brian Clemence. The referee warns Teddy Ince to calm down! Brian Clemence carries on, but is struggling a bit.
3.54
Eddie King sees space and advances. Eddie King lofts in a cross ball towards Nikos Koevermans. Nikos Koevermans whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
9.23
Brian Clemence knocks the ball to his team mate, Ricardo Martins. Ricardo Martins sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
10.36
Brian Clemence makes a simple pass to Ricardo Martins. Ricardo Martins whips in a cross ball towards Brian Clemence. Brian Clemence powers a header at goal but Hannes Schramm is on top of it.
12.28
Eric Augstein flicks the ball to his team mate, Eddie Tiler. Eddie Tiler controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Eddie King. Eddie King knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
15.56
Stan Wiltord makes an attacking run forward. Stan Wiltord controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
27.53
Eric Augstein sweeps the ball up the wings. Nikos Koevermans whips in a cross ball towards Eddie King. Florian Gimpl hacks Eddie King from behind! Penalty not given!!
30.27
Steven Stam barges into Gavin Gemmell. Steven Stam is shown the yellow card! Gavin Gemmell runs off the knock.
32.01
Alun Plowright comes in with a late challenge on Ricardo Martins. The referee calls over Alun Plowright and shows him a yellow card! Ricardo Martins hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
33.01
David Adams comes in with a late challenge on Domenico Mercuri. David Adams is shown the yellow card! Domenico Mercuri hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
34.46
Teddy Ince deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gianfranco Zanetti. Gianfranco Zanetti knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
39.28
Nikos Koevermans makes a run forward as Ricardo Martins takes the throw-in. Nikos Koevermans skillfully chests the ball down. Nikos Koevermans knocks the ball forward to Simon Nicholls. Simon Nicholls knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Tim Green.
44.08
Pius Wisgerhof comes in with a late challenge on Nikos Koevermans. Pius Wisgerhof is given a warning by the referee! Nikos Koevermans stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Rotherham United appear unchanged since the first half. West Ham United also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
West Ham United start the second half!
49.38
Steven Stam controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Eddie King. Eddie King deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Brian Clemence. Brian Clemence knocks the ball forward to Ricardo Martins but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
54.14
Eric Augstein makes a strong solo run forward. Eric Augstein changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Eric Augstein whips in a cross ball towards Simon Nicholls. Simon Nicholls makes a looping header on goal. Hannes Schramm gathers the ball up comfortably. Quality keeping!
59.00
Tim Green threads a neat ball through to Teddy Ince. Teddy Ince decides to run forward with the ball. Teddy Ince whips in a cross ball towards Gianfranco Zanetti. Gianfranco Zanetti makes a convincing header but it is tipped over by Kai Will.
60.49
Stan Wiltord takes the corner, driving a low ball out to the edge of the box. Florian Gimpl takes a shot at goal. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. West Ham United are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
65.28
Eric Augstein plays the ball forward to Brian Clemence. Brian Clemence chips the ball to his team mate, Nikos Koevermans. Nikos Koevermans tries a spectacular long range effort but it whistles just wide of the post!
66.34
Alun Plowright hacks Eddie King from behind! The referee warns Alun Plowright to calm down! Eddie King runs off the knock.
69.33
Eric Augstein knocks the ball forward to Brian Clemence. Brian Clemence deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ricardo Martins. Ricardo Martins knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Florian Gimpl.
72.15
Eddie Tiler knocks the ball forward to Ricardo Martins. Ricardo Martins knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
75.43
Brian Clemence sees a break and surges forward. Brian Clemence knocks in a cross ball towards Ricardo Martins. Ricardo Martins rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
78.42
With a delightful solo run, Brian Clemence stretches the opposition's defence. Brian Clemence knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Hannes Schramm who gathers it comfortably.
81.31
Steven Stam flicks the ball to his team mate, Brian Clemence. Brian Clemence passes the ball forward to Ricardo Martins. Ricardo Martins lofts in a cross ball towards Simon Nicholls. Simon Nicholls finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. It's there!! Hannes Schramm has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Rotherham United

West Ham United
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
5
1
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
5
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
65%
35%
Play Area
23.8%
47.5%
28.7%

Scorers
Nikos Koevermans 4
Ricardo Martins 75
Simon Nicholls 81

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Brian Clemence of Rotherham United

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

1.Hannes Schramm (GK)
6
2.Mamar Leroy (DEF)
6
3.Florian Gimpl (DEF)
6
4.Tim Green (DEF)
6
5.Alun Plowright (DEF)yellow card
5
6.Stan Wiltord (MID)
6
7.Gavin Gemmell (MID)
6
8.Teddy Ince (MID)
6
9.Gianfranco Zanetti (ATT)
6
10.Pius Wisgerhof (ATT)
5
11.David Adams (ATT)yellow card
5
 
12.Ruud Sluiter (DEF)
0
13.Harvey Dean (MID)
0
14.Jody Mcgreal (ATT)
0