Match Report


Rotherham UnitedRotherham United     Wycombe WanderersWycombe Wanderers
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Marcel KühnM. Kühn50
G
captain1
G
50Brendan TaylorB. Taylor
Damien OakleyD. Oakley53
D
2
D
52Morgan LocatelliM. Locatelli
Dennis ThirlwellD. Thirlwell47
D
3
D
48Arnauld BiancoA. Bianco
Dennis ColeD. Cole41
D
4
D
46Del MooreD. Moore
Danny LawrenceD. Lawrence41
D
5
M
63Alberto SimonsenA. Simonsen
Dennis PeckhamD. Peckham60
M
6
M
57Carlton JamesC. James
Antonio AntunesA. Antunes58
M
7
M
50Syd GrantS. Grant
Eoin LjungbergE. Ljungberg57
M
8
M
46Les BarrettL. Barrett
Rio BenjaminR. Benjamin57
M
9
A
61Alan McManamanA. McManaman
Robert DuberryR. Duberry58
A
10captain
A
54Ronnie SharpeR. Sharpe
Spencer BloomerS. Bloomer49
A
11
A
49Henry BowerH. Bower
 
Jason DaviesJ. Davies57
M
12
G
46Paul CopeP. Cope
Spencer MarshallS. Marshall51
M
13
M
44Matt AdamsM. Adams
Trevor PearsonT. Pearson48
A
14
D
44Gary HansenG. Hansen

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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at New York Stadium where Rotherham United play host to Wycombe Wanderers. 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 Wycombe Wanderers appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Kevin Prior.


0.00
Wycombe Wanderers kick off and get the first half underway!
2.24
Antonio Antunes comes in with a late challenge on Les Barrett. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Les Barrett stretches but gets up unharmed.
3.50
Dennis Thirlwell knocks the ball to his team mate, Eoin Ljungberg. Eoin Ljungberg threads a neat ball through to Robert Duberry. Robert Duberry whips in a cross ball towards Spencer Bloomer. Spencer Bloomer gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
10.34
Eoin Ljungberg deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Spencer Bloomer. Spencer Bloomer plays a scrappy one-two with Robert Duberry and advances towards the goal... Spencer Bloomer takes a shot at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
12.15
Eoin Ljungberg flicks a high ball forward to Spencer Bloomer who takes it down. Spencer Bloomer flicks a high pass forward. Robert Duberry controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Some good footwork from Robert Duberry provides some space. He shoots at goal. Magnificent block by Arnauld Bianco!
15.02
Del Moore threads the ball through to Carlton James. Carlton James flicks a high pass forward. Alan McManaman holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alan McManaman knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Danny Lawrence.
16.11
Arnauld Bianco flicks the ball to his team mate, Carlton James. Carlton James flicks a high pass forward. Alan McManaman collects the pass. Alan McManaman shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Fabulous save!
22.51
Del Moore makes a strong solo run forward. Del Moore flicks a high pass forward. Henry Bower collects the pass. Henry Bower knocks in a cross ball towards Alan McManaman. Alan McManaman jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Superb keeping!
24.20
Dennis Cole deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dennis Peckham. Dennis Peckham threads a neat ball through to Spencer Bloomer. Spencer Bloomer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
33.22
Les Barrett knocks the ball forward to Ronnie Sharpe. Ronnie Sharpe cuts inside the box! Ronnie Sharpe shoots from just inside the box. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Fabulous save!
34.44
Seeing a gap ahead, Eoin Ljungberg plays the ball forward to Robert Duberry. Robert Duberry puts a great ball through. Spencer Bloomer runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
38.53
Syd Grant makes a simple pass to Alan McManaman. Alan McManaman shoots from outside the area but it is tipped over by Marcel Kühn.
40.12
Carlton James takes the corner, chipping the ball to the near post. Arnauld Bianco strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but it rises well off target!
42.08
Antonio Antunes barges into Carlton James. Antonio Antunes is given a warning by the referee! Carlton James 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. Wycombe Wanderers also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Rotherham United kick off!
49.58
Del Moore hacks Antonio Antunes from behind! Del Moore is warned by the referee! Antonio Antunes stretches but gets up unharmed.
51.35
Rio Benjamin knocks the ball forward to Spencer Bloomer. Spencer Bloomer shoots from 25 yards but it rises well off target!
57.57
Dennis Peckham knocks the ball forward to Robert Duberry. Robert Duberry plays a scrappy one-two with Spencer Bloomer and advances towards the goal... Robert Duberry shoots from just inside the box. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Well saved!
60.19
Rotherham United have made a substitution with Spencer Marshall replacing Dennis Cole .
66.14
Dennis Thirlwell deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rio Benjamin. Rio Benjamin knocks the ball forward to Robert Duberry. Robert Duberry knocks the ball to his team mate, Spencer Bloomer. Del Moore comes in with a late challenge on Spencer Bloomer. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
69.18
Syd Grant threads the ball through to Ronnie Sharpe. Ronnie Sharpe shoots from distance but it whistles just wide of the post!
73.43
Del Moore flicks a high pass forward. Carlton James holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. With vision, Carlton James plays the ball forward to Alan McManaman. Alan McManaman shoots from outside the area but it flies wide!
75.25
Eoin Ljungberg makes a beautiful solo run. Eoin Ljungberg skips past Arnauld Bianco! Eoin Ljungberg strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
77.25
Rotherham United have made a substitution with Jason Davies replacing Rio Benjamin .
85.20
Antonio Antunes knocks the ball to his team mate, Robert Duberry. Robert Duberry knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Del Moore.
89.38
Spencer Marshall comes in with a late challenge on Ronnie Sharpe. The referee warns Spencer Marshall to calm down! Ronnie Sharpe grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Rotherham United

Wycombe Wanderers
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
3
4
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
58.7%
41.3%
Play Area
27%
44.4%
28.6%

Scorers
Eoin Ljungberg 75

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Eoin Ljungberg of Rotherham United

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

1.Brendan Taylor (GK)
6
2.Morgan Locatelli (DEF)
6
3.Arnauld Bianco (DEF)
6
4.Del Moore (DEF)
6
5.Alberto Simonsen (MID)
6
6.Carlton James (MID)
6
7.Syd Grant (MID)
6
8.Les Barrett (MID)
6
9.Alan McManaman (ATT)
6
10.Ronnie Sharpe (ATT)
6
11.Henry Bower (ATT)
6
 
12.Paul Cope (GK)
0
13.Matt Adams (MID)
0
14.Gary Hansen (DEF)
0