Match Report
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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at New York Stadium where Rotherham United play host to Peterborough United. A crowd of 4,634 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
Rotherham United are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Peterborough United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Rotherham United are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Peterborough United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0Rotherham United kick off the first half!
4.58
0-0Michael Richards kicks a strong pass forward to Leon Brooking. Leon Brooking knocks the ball forward to Gavin Riza. Gavin Riza knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jacek Malkowski.
14.39
0-0Jacek Malkowski hacks Teddy Eadie from behind! Jacek Malkowski is shown the yellow card! Teddy Eadie stretches but gets up unharmed.
21.48
0-0Teddy Eadie hacks Gilles Serrant from behind! The referee calls over Teddy Eadie and warns him to calm down! Gilles Serrant grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
24.49
0-0Antonio Serrano flicks the ball to his team mate, Paul Booth. Paul Booth lofts in a cross ball towards Regillio Krijgsman. Regillio Krijgsman connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it flies wide!
26.16
Craig Le Saux knocks the ball to his team mate, Gavin Riza. Gavin Riza lofts in a cross ball towards Teddy Eadie. Teddy Eadie is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
32.25
0-0Leon Brooking makes a probing pass to Teddy Eadie. Teddy Eadie knocks the ball forward to Gavin Riza but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
38.07
0-0Craig Le Saux knocks the ball forward to Teddy Eadie. Teddy Eadie lofts in a cross ball towards Gavin Riza. Gavin Riza is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it is tipped over by Tobías Rodríguez.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
Peterborough United kick off and get the second half underway!
48.20
Robert Luzhny threads the ball through to Gavin Riza. Gavin Riza knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gilles Serrant.
53.16
Gilles Serrant controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Antonio Serrano. Antonio Serrano knocks the ball forward to Del Sheringham. Del Sheringham shoots from outside the area but it curls horrendously wide!
59.50
Robert Luzhny chips the ball to his team mate, Teddy Eadie. Teddy Eadie knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jacek Malkowski.
63.20
Craig Le Saux passes the ball forward to Teddy Eadie. Teddy Eadie plays a perfect one-two with Gavin Riza and rushes in on goal... Teddy Eadie takes a shot at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
66.29
Alpay Abdullah controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Paul Booth. Paul Booth controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It curls slightly but Alfred Lawrence manages to gather it comfortably.
67.09
Alpay Abdullah kicks a strong pass forward to Del Sheringham. Del Sheringham shoots from 20 yards. Magnificent save by Alfred Lawrence!
69.54
Michael Richards makes a probing pass to Craig Le Saux. Craig Le Saux kicks a strong pass forward to Gavin Riza. Gavin Riza shoots from long range. The ball comes in low, but Tobías Rodríguez easily smothers it!
73.51
Neil Stewart catches Del Sheringham on the ankles. The referee calls over Neil Stewart and shows him a yellow card! Del Sheringham stretches but gets up unharmed.
75.43
Leon Brooking flicks the ball to his team mate, Gavin Riza. Gavin Riza shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
77.42
Stuart Duberry controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Paul Booth. Paul Booth sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
79.36
0-0Teddy Eadie barges into Jacek Malkowski. Teddy Eadie is given another warning by the referee! Jacek Malkowski runs off the knock.
83.12
Des Godber sees a break and surges forward. Des Godber knocks in a cross ball towards Gavin Riza. Gavin Riza is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
89.56
Michael Richards makes a simple pass to Craig Le Saux. Craig Le Saux deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gavin Riza. Gavin Riza knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
3
3
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
62.7%
37.3%
Play Area
20%
49.3%
30.7%