Match Report
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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at New York Stadium where Rotherham United play host to Bristol Rovers. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Rotherham United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Bristol Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Rotherham United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Bristol Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0Bristol Rovers kick off the first half!
4.16
0-0Del Deane makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rene Dassen. Rene Dassen makes a probing pass to Ashley Summerbell. Ashley Summerbell knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Martin Götz.
6.44
0-0Lennart Lindner chips the ball to his team mate, Max Lightfoot. Max Lightfoot goes all the way! Max Lightfoot makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but somehow Sven Busse manages to keep it out.
8.11
Lennart Lindner chips the ball to his team mate, Max Lightfoot. Max Lightfoot knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Sol Davies.
16.56
Edward Riggott knocks the ball forward to Max Lightfoot. Max Lightfoot lofts in a cross ball towards Billy Jess. Billy Jess connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Sven Busse easily smothers it.
18.12
Edward Riggott makes a simple pass to Max Lightfoot. Max Lightfoot shoots from outside the area. Magnificent save by Sven Busse!
22.03
0-0Billy Stone sees a break and surges forward. Billy Stone shoots from long range but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
26.13
0-0Lennart Lindner deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tomˆs Wisgerhof. Tomˆs Wisgerhof makes a probing pass to Billy Jess but he's offside!
28.08
John Brooking threads the ball through to Ashley Summerbell. Ashley Summerbell knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Harvey Bowyer.
32.12
Sol Davies passes the ball forward to Rene Dassen. Rene Dassen chips the ball to his team mate, Ashley Summerbell. Ashley Summerbell knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
34.23
Sol Davies makes a probing pass to Don Liddell. Don Liddell makes a simple pass to Hugo Kiko. Hugo Kiko knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Tony Hunt.
36.05
Lennart Lindner makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Billy Jess. Billy Jess knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Sol Davies.
38.00
Tony Hunt advances with the ball. Tony Hunt brings the ball forward. Tony Hunt makes a probing pass to Tomˆs Wisgerhof but he's offside!
39.10
1-0Billy Stone deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Billy Jess. Billy Jess shoots from 25 yards. Sven Busse is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
The whistle blows and Rotherham United kick off!
51.37
1-0Billy Stone barges into Rene Dassen. Billy Stone is given a warning by the referee! Rene Dassen runs off the knock.
53.57
Tony Hunt makes a simple pass to Edward Riggott. Edward Riggott surges forward with the ball. Edward Riggott kicks a strong pass forward to Billy Jess. Billy Jess rockets a shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
61.58
Billy Stone threads the ball through to Tomˆs Wisgerhof. Tomˆs Wisgerhof knocks in a cross ball towards Billy Jess. Billy Jess is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
73.56
2-0Edward Riggott comes in with a late challenge on John Brooking. Edward Riggott is shown the yellow card! John Brooking runs off the knock.
78.06
2-0Bristol Rovers are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
87.22
Billy Stone sees space and advances. Billy Stone shoots from 20 yards but it is miles over!
89.31
Lennart Lindner hacks Rene Dassen from behind! The referee calls over Lennart Lindner and warns him to calm down! Rene Dassen runs off the knock.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
5
0
Shots off Target
3
0
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
3
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
65.3%
34.7%
Play Area
20%
48%
32%
Scorers
| Billy Jess 39, 62 |