Match Report


Rotherham UnitedRotherham United     Oldham AthleticOldham Athletic
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Alberto JohnsonA. Johnson48
G
captain1captain
G
50Henry BouldH. Bould
Damien OakleyD. Oakley53
D
2
D
45Nigel MortensenN. Mortensen
Dennis ThirlwellD. Thirlwell47
D
3
D
41Vinicio E. ScarponiV. Scarponi
Anthony ThatcherA. Thatcher48
M
4
D
40Niccolo MontagueN. Montague
Dennis ColeD. Cole41
D
5
M
42Ben DrydenB. Dryden
Dennis PeckhamD. Peckham60
M
6
M
39Adam JeffersA. Jeffers
Eoin LjungbergE. Ljungberg57
M
7
M
37Marc GerlachM. Gerlach
Rio BenjaminR. Benjamin57
M
8
M
36Joao AndradeJ. Andrade
Antonio AntunesA. Antunes58
M
9
A
49Matthew VickersM. Vickers
Robert DuberryR. Duberry58
A
10
A
47Del BlackD. Black
Spencer BloomerS. Bloomer49
A
11
A
43Robbie BattyR. Batty
 
Jason DaviesJ. Davies57
M
12
G
45Les BurgessL. Burgess
Spencer MarshallS. Marshall51
M
13
A
43Dion InsleyD. Insley
Marcel KühnM. Kühn50
G
14
D
39Trevor KingT. King

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at New York Stadium where Rotherham United play host to Oldham Athletic. Its a sell-out today with the 3,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Rotherham United are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Oldham Athletic appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Richard Johnson.


0.00
The whistle blows and Rotherham United get the match underway!
6.22
Rio Benjamin brings the ball forward. Rio Benjamin controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It curls slightly but Henry Bould manages to gather it comfortably.
9.44
Adam Jeffers hacks Antonio Antunes from behind! The referee calls over Adam Jeffers and shows him a yellow card! Antonio Antunes runs off the knock.
10.48
Eoin Ljungberg flicks a high pass forward to Robert Duberry who brings the ball under control. Robert Duberry makes a probing pass to Spencer Bloomer but he's offside!
14.17
Eoin Ljungberg makes a beautiful solo run. Eoin Ljungberg knocks the ball forward to Spencer Bloomer but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
18.33
Antonio Antunes passes the ball forward to Spencer Bloomer. Spencer Bloomer controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies wide!
21.07
Damien Oakley flicks the ball to his team mate, Eoin Ljungberg. Eoin Ljungberg surges forward with the ball. With some swift thinking, Eoin Ljungberg plays the ball forward to Spencer Bloomer who has made a great run into the box. Spencer Bloomer shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
24.00
Adam Jeffers catches Rio Benjamin on the ankles. Adam Jeffers is shown his second yellow card!! He leaves the field in disgrace!! Rio Benjamin runs off the knock.
27.34
Anthony Thatcher kicks a strong pass forward to Rio Benjamin. Rio Benjamin runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Rio Benjamin skips past Niccolo Montague! Rio Benjamin shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Henry Bould gets down and covers it.
32.32
Eoin Ljungberg comes in with a late challenge on Marc Gerlach. The referee warns Eoin Ljungberg to calm down! Marc Gerlach runs off the knock.
33.17
Damien Oakley makes a probing pass to Rio Benjamin. Rio Benjamin flicks a high ball forward to Robert Duberry who takes it down. Robert Duberry controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Spencer Bloomer through on goal. Spencer Bloomer tries a spectacular strike. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Good save!
36.35
Antonio Antunes passes the ball forward to Spencer Bloomer. Spencer Bloomer shoots from outside the area his aim is horrendously poor!
42.16
Dennis Peckham flicks a high pass forward. Spencer Bloomer collects the pass. Spencer Bloomer controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

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

45.00
The whistle blows and Oldham Athletic kick off!
51.26
Eoin Ljungberg decides to run forward with the ball. Eoin Ljungberg plays a scrappy one-two with Robert Duberry and advances towards the goal... Eoin Ljungberg tries a spectacular strike. Henry Bould is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
55.14
Anthony Thatcher launches a long ball forward into the other half. Robert Duberry shoots from 20 yards his aim is horrendously poor!
60.16
Rotherham United have made a substitution with Spencer Marshall replacing Anthony Thatcher .Oldham Athletic have made a substitution with Dion Insley replacing Nigel Mortensen .
61.17
Damien Oakley flicks the ball to his team mate, Rio Benjamin. Without breaking stride, Rio Benjamin plays the ball forward to Robert Duberry. Robert Duberry knocks in a cross ball towards Spencer Bloomer. Spencer Bloomer connects with a diving header but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
65.32
Damien Oakley passes the ball forward to Eoin Ljungberg. Eoin Ljungberg flicks a high pass forward to Spencer Bloomer who brings the ball under control. Spencer Bloomer edges inside the box! Vinicio E. Scarponi clumsily knocks into Spencer Bloomer. Penalty not given!!
67.34
Eoin Ljungberg takes it forward alone. Eoin Ljungberg puts a great ball through. Spencer Bloomer runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
69.20
Dennis Thirlwell flicks a high pass forward. Eoin Ljungberg controls it well on his chest. Eoin Ljungberg kicks a strong pass forward to Spencer Bloomer. Spencer Bloomer shoots from 25 yards but it's a woeful effort!
72.31
Damien Oakley sees Antonio Antunes in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Antonio Antunes makes a probing pass to Spencer Bloomer. Spencer Bloomer hits a low pass to Robert Duberry. Some silky footwork from Robert Duberry provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
77.43
Rotherham United have made a substitution with Jason Davies replacing Antonio Antunes .
81.51
Dennis Thirlwell flicks a high pass forward to Rio Benjamin who brings the ball under control. Rio Benjamin threads a neat ball through to Robert Duberry. Robert Duberry advances inside the box! Some silky footwork from Robert Duberry provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Henry Bould smothers it!
83.28
Damien Oakley flicks a high pass forward. Dennis Peckham holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Dennis Peckham chips the ball to his team mate, Robert Duberry. Robert Duberry knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Niccolo Montague.
85.44
Rio Benjamin changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Rio Benjamin plays a one-two with Robert Duberry and rushes in on goal... Rio Benjamin makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Henry Bould with no chance!! Goal for Rotherham United!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Rotherham United

Oldham Athletic
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
7
0
Shots off Target
7
0
Offsides
3
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
1

Possession
78.1%
21.9%
Play Area
17.8%
43.8%
38.4%

Scorers
Eoin Ljungberg 51
Rio Benjamin 85

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Rio Benjamin of Rotherham United

Match Ratings
1.Alberto Johnson (GK)
6
2.Damien Oakley (DEF)
6
3.Dennis Thirlwell (DEF)
6
4.Anthony Thatcher (MID)
6
5.Dennis Cole (DEF)
6
6.Dennis Peckham (MID)
6
7.Eoin Ljungberg (MID)goal scored
8
8.Rio Benjamin (MID)goal scored
8
9.Antonio Antunes (MID)
6
10.Robert Duberry (ATT)
7
11.Spencer Bloomer (ATT)
6
 
12.Jason Davies (MID)
6
13.Spencer Marshall (MID)
6
14.Marcel Kühn (GK)
0

1.Henry Bould (GK)
7
2.Nigel Mortensen (DEF)
6
3.Vinicio E. Scarponi (DEF)
6
4.Niccolo Montague (DEF)
6
5.Ben Dryden (MID)
6
6.Adam Jeffers (MID)red card
3
7.Marc Gerlach (MID)
6
8.Joao Andrade (MID)
6
9.Matthew Vickers (ATT)
6
10.Del Black (ATT)
6
11.Robbie Batty (ATT)
6
 
12.Les Burgess (GK)
0
13.Dion Insley (ATT)
6
14.Trevor King (DEF)
0