Match Report


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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at New York Stadium where Rotherham United play host to Fulham. A crowd of 4,301 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Rotherham United are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Fulham appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Jason Cooke.


0.00
The whistle blows and Fulham kick off!
15.03
Max Shearer makes a probing pass to Adam Fletcher. Adam Fletcher runs straight at the defence! Adam Fletcher shoots from just inside the box. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Adam Fletcher!
21.11
Antonio Antunes comes in with a late challenge on Max Shearer. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Max Shearer runs off the knock.
28.48
Paolo Winterburn hacks Rio Benjamin from behind! Paolo Winterburn is shown the yellow card! Rio Benjamin runs off the knock.
30.49
Richard Jeffers makes a simple pass to Corrado Leone. Corrado Leone edges inside the box! Some silky footwork from Corrado Leone provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but somehow Marcel Kühn manages to keep it out.
36.32
Matthew Gray chips the ball to his team mate, Paolo Winterburn. Paolo Winterburn makes a simple pass to Corrado Leone. Corrado Leone flicks the ball to his team mate, Colin McManaman. Colin McManaman looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
39.54
Wayne Delaney chips the ball to his team mate, Max Shearer. Max Shearer threads a neat ball through to Corrado Leone. Corrado Leone plays a scrappy one-two with Colin McManaman and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Corrado Leone provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
44.41
Antonio Antunes comes in with a late challenge on Paolo Winterburn. Antonio Antunes is shown his second yellow card!! He leaves the field in disgrace!! Paolo Winterburn stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

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

45.00
The whistle blows and Rotherham United kick off!
47.23
Eoin Ljungberg threads the ball through to Robert Duberry. Robert Duberry knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
49.58
Carl Fenton plays the ball forward to Colin McManaman. Colin McManaman shoots from 25 yards. The ball comes in low, but Marcel Kühn smothers it!
51.23
Paolo Winterburn comes in with a late challenge on Eoin Ljungberg. The referee calls over Paolo Winterburn and warns him to calm down! Eoin Ljungberg stretches but gets up unharmed.
53.05
Max Shearer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Adam Fletcher. Adam Fletcher makes a probing pass to Colin McManaman but he's offside!
54.23
Richard Jeffers sees a break and surges forward. Richard Jeffers finds some space and shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
57.25
Paolo Winterburn hits a low pass to Adam Fletcher. Adam Fletcher rushes past Ralph Kitson! Adam Fletcher looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it is tipped over by Marcel Kühn.
58.23
Paolo Winterburn takes the corner, driving a low ball to the near post. Ralph Kitson gets to the ball and kicks it upfield to safety.
60.19
Rotherham United have made a substitution with Spencer Marshall replacing Dennis Thirlwell and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-3 formation.
63.14
Wayne Delaney barges into Rio Benjamin. Wayne Delaney is warned by the referee! Rio Benjamin runs off the knock.
66.47
Spencer Bloomer threads the ball through to Robert Duberry. Robert Duberry shoots from long range. Magnificent save by Alfred Burbage!
69.19
Matthew Gray makes a beautiful solo run. Matthew Gray knocks the ball to his team mate, Corrado Leone. Corrado Leone shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
75.45
Paolo Winterburn threads a neat ball through to Corrado Leone. Corrado Leone makes a pass forward but Adam Fletcher makes his run far too early. Offside by a mile!
77.20
Rotherham United have made a substitution with Jason Davies replacing Rio Benjamin .Fulham have made 3 substitutions with Liam Neville replacing Carl Fenton, Jason Carlton replacing Richard Jeffers and Malcolm Ripley replacing Max Shearer .
85.32
Matthew Gray hits a low pass to Malcolm Ripley. Malcolm Ripley takes it forward alone. Malcolm Ripley chips the ball to his team mate, Colin McManaman. Colin McManaman comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 10 yards out. Dennis Cole steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
89.04
Liam Neville flicks a high pass forward. Colin McManaman holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Colin McManaman puts a great ball through. Adam Fletcher runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
0
3
Shots on Target
1
7
Shots off Target
0
2
Offsides
0
4
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
1
0

Possession
33.3%
66.7%
Play Area
34.8%
46.4%
18.8%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Corrado Leone of Fulham

Match Ratings
1.Marcel Kühn (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)red card
3
8.Eoin Ljungberg (MID)
6
9.Rio Benjamin (MID)
6
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.Alfred Burbage (GK)
6
2.Matthew Gray (DEF)
6
3.Albert Prieto (DEF)
6
4.Wayne Delaney (DEF)
6
5.Richard Jeffers (MID)
6
6.Paolo Winterburn (MID)yellow card
6
7.Max Shearer (MID)
7
8.Carl Fenton (MID)
6
9.Corrado Leone (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Colin McManaman (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Adam Fletcher (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Liam Neville (MID)
6
13.Jason Carlton (MID)
6
14.Malcolm Ripley (DEF)
6