Match Report


Rotherham UnitedRotherham United     Sheffield UnitedSheffield United
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Nwankwo PlowrightN. Plowright48
G
captain1
G
55Mike EadieM. Eadie
Damien OakleyD. Oakley53
D
2
D
65Benedetto SturbaB. Sturba
Ralph KitsonR. Kitson52
D
3
D
54Alistair BallA. Ball
Dennis ThirlwellD. Thirlwell46
D
4
D
51Craig SmithC. Smith
Dennis ColeD. Cole41
D
5
M
63Darren WatsonD. Watson
Dennis PeckhamD. Peckham59
M
6
M
56Robert ClarkeR. Clarke
Antonio AntunesA. Antunes58
M
7
M
55Ugo KasperU. Kasper
Eoin LjungbergE. Ljungberg57
M
8
M
55Callum ThomsonC. Thomson
Rio BenjaminR. Benjamin57
M
9
M
53Matthias BrücknerM. Brückner
Robert DuberryR. Duberry57
A
10
A
56Jacob SalakoJ. Salako
Spencer BloomerS. Bloomer49
A
11captain
A
54Oscar Jr. BaronioO. Baronio
 
Jason DaviesJ. Davies57
M
12
G
53Nicol˜ CastelliniN. Castellini
Spencer MarshallS. Marshall50
M
13
D
50Manuele AnastasiM. Anastasi
Alberto JohnsonA. Johnson48
G
14
M
47Ashley BrownA. Brown

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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at New York Stadium where Rotherham United play host to Sheffield United. A crowd of 4,326 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Rotherham United are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Sheffield United appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Today's match is refereed by Phil Galli.


0.00
The whistle blows and Rotherham United get the match underway!
2.04
Matthias Brückner kicks a strong pass forward to Jacob Salako. Jacob Salako shoots from 25 yards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
6.14
Eoin Ljungberg passes the ball forward to Robert Duberry. Robert Duberry plays a one-two with Spencer Bloomer and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Robert Duberry provides some space. He shoots at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
9.54
Robert Clarke brings the ball forward. Robert Clarke shoots from 25 yards but it misses the target by a large margin!
15.34
Oscar Jr. Baronio barges into Ralph Kitson. The referee brings Oscar Jr. Baronio to one side and gives him a warning! Ralph Kitson stretches but gets up unharmed.
20.40
Alistair Ball deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Callum Thomson. Callum Thomson kicks a strong pass forward to Oscar Jr. Baronio. Oscar Jr. Baronio lofts in a cross ball towards Jacob Salako. Jacob Salako makes a deft header. It's there!! Nwankwo Plowright has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
27.40
Antonio Antunes flicks a high pass forward. Spencer Bloomer collects the pass. Spencer Bloomer skips past Alistair Ball! Spencer Bloomer tries a spectacular strike but slams it into the crowd!
33.43
Craig Smith sees Darren Watson in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Darren Watson passes the ball forward to Oscar Jr. Baronio. Oscar Jr. Baronio knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
34.01
Matthias Brückner comes in with a late challenge on Antonio Antunes. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Antonio Antunes runs off the knock.
44.12
Antonio Antunes advances with the ball. Antonio Antunes passes the ball forward but Robert Duberry is offside!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

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

45.00
The whistle blows and Sheffield United kick off!
55.10
Rio Benjamin comes in with a late challenge on Benedetto Sturba. The referee calls over Rio Benjamin and shows him a yellow card! Benedetto Sturba runs off the knock.
57.15
Callum Thomson flicks a high pass forward. Jacob Salako controls it well on his chest. Jacob Salako knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
59.04
Ugo Kasper passes the ball forward to Oscar Jr. Baronio. Oscar Jr. Baronio puts a great ball through. Jacob Salako runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
60.28
Rotherham United have made a substitution with Spencer Marshall replacing Dennis Thirlwell and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-3 formation. Sheffield United have made a substitution with Nicol˜ Castellini replacing Callum Thomson .
63.31
Jacob Salako catches Damien Oakley on the ankles. Jacob Salako is given a warning by the referee! Damien Oakley stretches but gets up unharmed.
66.46
Robert Clarke flicks a high pass forward. Jacob Salako holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jacob Salako sees Oscar Jr. Baronio just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Oscar Jr. Baronio muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
67.21
Craig Smith sees space and advances. Craig Smith flicks the ball to his team mate, Jacob Salako. Jacob Salako shoots from 20 yards but somehow Nwankwo Plowright manages to keep it out.
77.05
Rotherham United have made a substitution with Jason Davies replacing Rio Benjamin .Sheffield United have made a substitution with Ashley Brown replacing Benedetto Sturba .
83.48
Damien Oakley threads a neat ball through to Antonio Antunes. Antonio Antunes flicks a high pass forward. Robert Duberry collects the pass. Robert Duberry whips in a cross ball towards Jason Davies. Jason Davies flicks the ball with his head but it flies well off target!
87.51
Robert Clarke surges forward with the ball. Robert Clarke plays a one-two with Oscar Jr. Baronio and rushes in on goal... Robert Clarke cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
90.00
Matthias Brückner kicks a strong pass forward to Oscar Jr. Baronio. Oscar Jr. Baronio skips past Spencer Marshall! Oscar Jr. Baronio rockets a shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Rotherham United

Sheffield United
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
0
4
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
46.1%
53.9%
Play Area
28.9%
47.4%
23.7%

Scorers
Jacob Salako 20
Robert Clarke 88

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Robert Clarke of Sheffield United

Match Ratings
1.Nwankwo Plowright (GK)
6
2.Damien Oakley (DEF)
6
3.Ralph Kitson (DEF)
6
4.Dennis Thirlwell (DEF)
6
5.Dennis Cole (DEF)
6
6.Dennis Peckham (MID)
6
7.Antonio Antunes (MID)
6
8.Eoin Ljungberg (MID)
6
9.Rio Benjamin (MID)yellow card
5
10.Robert Duberry (ATT)
6
11.Spencer Bloomer (ATT)
6
 
12.Jason Davies (MID)
6
13.Spencer Marshall (MID)
6
14.Alberto Johnson (GK)
0

1.Mike Eadie (GK)
6
2.Benedetto Sturba (DEF)
6
3.Alistair Ball (DEF)
7
4.Craig Smith (DEF)
7
5.Darren Watson (MID)
6
6.Robert Clarke (MID)goal scored
9
7.Ugo Kasper (MID)
6
8.Callum Thomson (MID)
6
9.Matthias Brückner (MID)yellow card
5
10.Jacob Salako (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Oscar Jr. Baronio (ATT)
8
 
12.Nicol˜ Castellini (GK)
6
13.Manuele Anastasi (DEF)
0
14.Ashley Brown (MID)
6