Match Report
| Darlington | Darlington |  |  | Rotherham United | Rotherham United | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Anthony Craddock | A. Craddock |  | 43 | G |  | 1 | | G | 54 | | Alfred Lawrence | A. Lawrence | |||||||||
| Gareth Royce | G. Royce | | 50 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 63 | | Richard Batty | R. Batty | |||||||||
| Alfred Milligan | A. Milligan | | 49 | D | | 3 | | D | 61 | | Michael Richards | M. Richards | |||||||||
| Henry Sherwood | H. Sherwood | | 48 | D | | 4 | | D | 61 | | Neil Stewart | N. Stewart | |||||||||
| Ashley Flintlock | A. Flintlock | | 46 | D | | 5 | | D | 56 | | Alberto Bloomer | A. Bloomer | |||||||||
| Ledley Swift | L. Swift | | 55 | M | | 6 | | M | 55 | | Leon Brooking | L. Brooking | |||||||||
| Andy Serrant | A. Serrant | | 44 | M | | 7 | | M | 54 | | Craig Le Saux | C. Le Saux | |||||||||
| Robert Southgate | R. Southgate | | 42 | M | | 8 | | M | 53 | | Robert Luzhny | R. Luzhny | |||||||||
| Leon Oliver | L. Oliver | | 63 | A | | 9 | | M | 51 | | Des Godber | D. Godber | |||||||||
| Thierry Jack | T. Jack | | 56 | A | | 10 | | A | 60 | | Teddy Eadie | T. Eadie | |||||||||
| Carl Collymore | C. Collymore | | 48 | A | | 11 | | A | 58 | | Gavin Riza | G. Riza | |||||||||
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at The Northern Echo Darlington Arena where Darlington play host to Rotherham United. A crowd of 4,496 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
Darlington are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Rotherham United appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Darlington are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Rotherham United appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0Darlington kick off and get the match underway!
6.07
0-0Darlington are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
8.56
0-0Michael Richards catches Robert Southgate on the ankles. Michael Richards is given a warning by the referee! Robert Southgate runs off the knock.
9.25
Alfred Milligan hacks Gavin Riza from behind! Alfred Milligan is warned by the referee! Gavin Riza runs off the knock.
12.43
0-0Leon Brooking makes a beautiful solo run. Leon Brooking knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Anthony Craddock who gathers it comfortably.
18.06
1-0Henry Sherwood kicks a strong pass forward to Robert Southgate. Robert Southgate flicks the ball to his team mate, Leon Oliver. Leon Oliver goes all the way! Leon Oliver makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
22.32
Ledley Swift deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Thierry Jack. Thierry Jack knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
30.33
1-0Andy Serrant makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Leon Oliver. Leon Oliver shoots from long range but it curls horrendously wide!
33.22
Andy Serrant clumsily knocks into Craig Le Saux. The referee calls over Andy Serrant and warns him to calm down! Craig Le Saux runs off the knock.
38.37
Richard Batty makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Craig Le Saux. Craig Le Saux threads the ball through to Gavin Riza. Gavin Riza whips in a cross ball towards Teddy Eadie. Teddy Eadie connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
44.34
Henry Sherwood surges forward with the ball. Henry Sherwood makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Leon Oliver. Leon Oliver lofts in a cross ball towards Carl Collymore. Carl Collymore connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Alfred Lawrence is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
The second half starts with Rotherham United kicking off!
51.48
Leon Brooking makes a beautiful solo run. Leon Brooking knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Anthony Craddock who gathers it comfortably.
54.45
Robert Southgate makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Thierry Jack. Thierry Jack controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
55.47
Ledley Swift knocks the ball forward to Leon Oliver. Leon Oliver knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Michael Richards.
71.34
Robert Southgate controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Thierry Jack. Thierry Jack knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alfred Lawrence who gathers it comfortably.
72.29
Andy Serrant catches Robert Luzhny on the ankles. Andy Serrant is given another warning by the referee! Robert Luzhny stretches but gets up unharmed.
79.31
Michael Richards catches Carl Collymore on the ankles. The referee calls over Michael Richards again and warns him to calm down! Carl Collymore stretches but gets up unharmed.
84.49
Craig Le Saux kicks a strong pass forward to Teddy Eadie. Teddy Eadie knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Anthony Craddock who gathers it comfortably.
87.25
Andy Serrant decides to run forward with the ball. Andy Serrant shoots from outside the area but it flies wide!
89.13
2-1Des Godber makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gavin Riza. Gavin Riza shoots from 25 yards but somehow Anthony Craddock manages to keep it out.
90.00
Des Godber makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gavin Riza. Gavin Riza knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
2
2
Shots off Target
3
0
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
3
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
61.2%
38.8%
Play Area
25.4%
52.2%
22.4%
Scorers
| Leon Oliver 18 Carl Collymore 44 | Teddy Eadie 38 |