Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Colchester Community Stadium where Colchester United play host to Rotherham United. A crowd of 4,806 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
Colchester United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Rotherham United appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Colchester United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Rotherham United appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0Colchester United kick off!
6.40
0-0Adam Oliver flicks the ball to his team mate, Anthony Bichsel. Anthony Bichsel knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
9.50
0-0Carl Butt comes in with a late challenge on Alberto Bloomer. The referee calls over Carl Butt and warns him to calm down! Alberto Bloomer hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
9.50
0-0Rotherham United are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Colchester United's defence.
15.12
0-0Adam Oliver threads the ball through to Carl Butt. Carl Butt controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
18.07
0-0Adam Oliver makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Carl Butt. Carl Butt goes all the way! Carl Butt shows great control and tries a shot on goal but somehow Alfred Lawrence manages to keep it out.
24.31
Robert Luzhny brings the ball forward. Robert Luzhny controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
30.46
Craig Le Saux controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gavin Riza. Gavin Riza knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Juan Diez who gathers it comfortably.
32.02
Hennie Hoogstrate surges forward with the ball. Hennie Hoogstrate makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Carl Butt. Carl Butt controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Fredrik Vickers. Fredrik Vickers makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's miles wide!
36.15
Des Godber knocks the ball forward to Gavin Riza. Gavin Riza knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Juan Diez who gathers it comfortably.
38.25
Ivan Johnson takes it forward alone. Ivan Johnson flicks the ball to his team mate, Fredrik Vickers. Fredrik Vickers knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Michael Richards.
39.15
Robert Luzhny flicks the ball to his team mate, Gavin Riza. Gavin Riza knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
44.08
Robert Luzhny surges forward with the ball. Robert Luzhny shoots from long range but he balloons it over the crossbar!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
Rotherham United start the second half!
49.39
Colchester United are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
55.56
Francis Hibbs makes a simple pass to Anthony Bichsel. Anthony Bichsel makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Fredrik Vickers. Fredrik Vickers tries a spectacular strike but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
59.29
Neil Stewart deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Craig Le Saux. Craig Le Saux flicks the ball to his team mate, Teddy Eadie. Teddy Eadie knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
66.47
1-0Francis Hibbs controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Fredrik Vickers. Fredrik Vickers goes all the way! Fredrik Vickers cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Alfred Lawrence is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
73.32
Francis Hibbs kicks a strong pass forward to Anthony Bichsel. Anthony Bichsel knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Michael Richards.
77.21
1-0Robert Luzhny clumsily knocks into Francis Hibbs. Robert Luzhny is shown the yellow card! Francis Hibbs runs off the knock.
78.04
Tim Clegg hacks Gavin Riza from behind! The referee calls over Tim Clegg and shows him a yellow card! Gavin Riza hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
87.40
Ivan Johnson flicks the ball to his team mate, Francis Hibbs. Francis Hibbs flicks the ball to his team mate, Fredrik Vickers. Fredrik Vickers chips the ball to his team mate, Carl Butt. Carl Butt rockets a shot on goal. It curls slightly but Alfred Lawrence manages to gather it comfortably.
90.00
Neil Stewart flicks the ball to his team mate, Des Godber. Des Godber chips the ball to his team mate, Teddy Eadie. Teddy Eadie shoots from 20 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
3
0
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
55.8%
44.2%
Play Area
24.7%
45.5%
29.9%
Scorers