Match Report


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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at New York Stadium where Rotherham United play host to Rochdale. A crowd of 9,856 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Rotherham United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Rochdale appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.


0.00
Rotherham United kick off the first half!
2.48
Del Robinson makes a probing pass to Anthony Jobson. Anthony Jobson whips in a cross ball towards Tommy Seaman. Tommy Seaman flicks the ball with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
4.55
Edward Riggott passes the ball forward to Max Lightfoot. Max Lightfoot knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Nigel James.
6.45
Billy Stone flicks the ball to his team mate, Billy Jess. Billy Jess finds some space and shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
12.42
Edward Riggott makes a probing pass to Max Lightfoot. Max Lightfoot sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
21.30
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
30.46
Tony Hunt knocks the ball to his team mate, Lennart Lindner. Lennart Lindner takes it forward alone. Lennart Lindner sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
33.31
Claude Escudé hacks Lennart Lindner from behind! Claude Escudé is given a warning by the referee! Lennart Lindner hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
40.54
Billy Stone chips the ball to his team mate, Billy Jess. Billy Jess shoots from outside the area. It curls slightly but Dario Flachi manages to gather it comfortably.
45.00
Edward Riggott advances with the ball. Edward Riggott knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!


45.00
Rochdale kick off the second half!
48.22
Edward Riggott sees space and advances. Edward Riggott knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
49.55
Billy Stone knocks the ball to his team mate, Max Lightfoot. Max Lightfoot goes all the way! Max Lightfoot shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
51.03
Alistair Kanu boots it upfield. Anthony Jobson knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Harvey Bowyer.
54.41
Edward Riggott hacks Nicola C. Rachini from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Nicola C. Rachini hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
57.34
Max Lightfoot clumsily knocks into James Black. Max Lightfoot is warned by the referee! James Black runs off the knock.
59.20
Edward Riggott makes a beautiful solo run. Edward Riggott lofts in a cross ball towards Tomˆs Wisgerhof. Tomˆs Wisgerhof directs the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Dario Flachi!
60.22
Kemal Cope flicks the ball to his team mate, Edward Riggott. Edward Riggott knocks the ball forward to Tomˆs Wisgerhof. Tomˆs Wisgerhof whips in a cross ball towards Billy Jess. Billy Jess is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it is tipped over by Dario Flachi.
63.29
Edward Riggott knocks the ball forward to Tomˆs Wisgerhof. Tomˆs Wisgerhof knocks in a cross ball towards Max Lightfoot. Max Lightfoot powers a header at goal. It's miles wide!
66.42
Claude Escudé kicks a strong pass forward to Tommy Seaman. Tommy Seaman shoots from outside the area but it is miles over!
73.41
Nicholas Newby knocks the ball to his team mate, Tommy Seaman. Tommy Seaman lofts in a cross ball towards Anthony Jobson. Anthony Jobson heads the ball goalwards but somehow Martin Wright manages to keep it out.
85.32
Lennart Lindner flicks the ball to his team mate, Billy Jess. Billy Jess lofts in a cross ball towards Tomˆs Wisgerhof. Tomˆs Wisgerhof is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's miles wide!
87.46
Tony Hunt takes it forward alone. Tony Hunt chips the ball to his team mate, Tomˆs Wisgerhof. Tomˆs Wisgerhof knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Dario Flachi who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
Edward Riggott kicks a strong pass forward to Max Lightfoot. Max Lightfoot shoots from outside the area but it is miles over!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Edward Riggott of Rotherham United
Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
3
1
Shots off Target
7
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
74.7%
25.3%
Play Area
22.7%
45.3%
32%