Match Report
| Millwall | Millwall |  |  | Chesterfield | Chesterfield | ||||||||||||||||
| Liam Rollings | Liam Rollings | Xavi Philogene | Xavi Philogene | ||||||||||||||||||
| Dave Andrews | D. Andrews |  | 60 | G |  | 1 | | G | 58 |  | Jaime Nascimento | J. Nascimento | |||||||||
| Wes Goodwin | W. Goodwin | | 52 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 66 | | Sol Harrison | S. Harrison | |||||||||
| Gian Matteo Giacobbo | G. Giacobbo |  | 59 | D | | 3 | | D | 60 | | Michael Westwood | M. Westwood | |||||||||
| Simon Armstrong | S. Armstrong | | 54 | D | | 4 | | D | 54 | | Ugo Unsworth | U. Unsworth | |||||||||
| Ruel Mustoe | R. Mustoe | | 54 | M | | 5 | | D | 51 | | Les Dodd | L. Dodd | |||||||||
| Ralph Davies | R. Davies | | 58 | M | | 6 | | M | 58 | | Mick Boertien | M. Boertien | |||||||||
| Nick Upson | N. Upson | | 49 | M | | 7 | | M | 56 | | Ross Shearer | R. Shearer | |||||||||
| Nikos Victoria | N. Victoria |  | 50 | M | | 8 | | M | 50 | | Rio Wilson | R. Wilson | |||||||||
| Graziano Brocchi | G. Brocchi | | 51 | A | | 9 | | M | 49 | | Dean May | D. May | |||||||||
| Simon Smith | S. Smith | | 60 | A | | 10 | | A | 59 | | Tony Youds | T. Youds | |||||||||
| Norman King | N. King | | 55 | A | | 11 | | A | 46 | | Oleg Greaves | O. Greaves | |||||||||
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at The New Den where Millwall play host to Chesterfield. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Millwall are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Chesterfield appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Millwall are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Chesterfield appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0Millwall kick off the first half!
2.44
0-0Wes Goodwin makes a simple pass to Nick Upson. Nick Upson passes the ball forward to Simon Smith. Simon Smith lofts in a cross ball towards Norman King. Norman King connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
12.19
0-0Rio Wilson knocks the ball to his team mate, Tony Youds. Tony Youds tries a spectacular long range effort. Magnificent save by Dave Andrews!
15.11
Gian Matteo Giacobbo kicks a strong pass forward to Ralph Davies. Ralph Davies passes the ball forward to Norman King. Norman King plays a perfect one-two with Simon Smith and rushes in on goal... Norman King makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Jaime Nascimento easily smothers it.
16.17
Ross Shearer knocks the ball to his team mate, Oleg Greaves. Oleg Greaves goes all the way! Oleg Greaves shoots from just inside the box but he balloons it over the crossbar!
20.02
0-0Simon Armstrong barges into Tony Youds. Simon Armstrong is shown the yellow card! Tony Youds gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
21.25
Ross Shearer flicks the ball to his team mate, Tony Youds. Tony Youds tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies wide!
22.56
Wes Goodwin makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ralph Davies. Ralph Davies sees space and advances. Ralph Davies sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Magnificent save by Jaime Nascimento!
26.38
1-0Ralph Davies knocks the ball to his team mate, Graziano Brocchi. Graziano Brocchi lofts in a cross ball towards Simon Smith. Simon Smith is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
32.21
1-0Wes Goodwin clumsily knocks into Oleg Greaves. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Oleg Greaves hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
33.54
Gian Matteo Giacobbo knocks the ball to his team mate, Ralph Davies. Ralph Davies knocks the ball to his team mate, Norman King. Norman King whips in a cross ball towards Simon Smith. Simon Smith connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Jaime Nascimento is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
38.53
39.11
2-0Ross Shearer surges forward with the ball. Ross Shearer knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gian Matteo Giacobbo.
42.19
2-0Oleg Greaves hacks Gian Matteo Giacobbo from behind! Oleg Greaves is given a warning by the referee! Gian Matteo Giacobbo runs off the knock.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
Chesterfield start the second half!
47.24
Nick Upson hacks Mick Boertien from behind! Nick Upson is warned by the referee! Mick Boertien hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
48.57
Wes Goodwin makes a beautiful solo run. Wes Goodwin passes the ball forward to Graziano Brocchi. Graziano Brocchi shoots from 20 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
49.56
Dean May comes in with a late challenge on Ralph Davies. Dean May is warned by the referee! Ralph Davies runs off the knock.
55.03
Gian Matteo Giacobbo clumsily knocks into Oleg Greaves. The referee calls over Gian Matteo Giacobbo and warns him to calm down! Oleg Greaves runs off the knock.
59.01
Gian Matteo Giacobbo threads the ball through to Ralph Davies. Ralph Davies knocks the ball to his team mate, Simon Smith. Simon Smith knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
63.10
2-0The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
67.13
Ross Shearer makes a simple pass to Oleg Greaves. Oleg Greaves knocks in a cross ball towards Tony Youds. Tony Youds powers a header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
69.39
Ugo Unsworth kicks a strong pass forward to Rio Wilson. Rio Wilson makes a probing pass to Tony Youds. Tony Youds shoots from 20 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
73.33
Ross Shearer passes the ball forward to Tony Youds. Tony Youds knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
75.17
Dean May makes a probing pass to Tony Youds. Tony Youds tries a spectacular long range effort. It's miles wide!
77.44
Nick Upson chips the ball to his team mate, Norman King. Norman King knocks in a cross ball towards Graziano Brocchi. Graziano Brocchi is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Jaime Nascimento easily smothers it.
84.12
Graziano Brocchi clumsily knocks into Ugo Unsworth. Graziano Brocchi is given a warning by the referee! Ugo Unsworth grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
5
1
Shots off Target
2
6
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
5
2
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
47.4%
52.6%
Play Area
32.1%
48.7%
19.2%
Scorers
| Simon Smith 26, 34 |