Match Report


Rotherham UnitedRotherham United     Brighton and Hove AlbionBrighton and Hove Albion
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Arthur GowerA. Gower52
G
captain1
G
70Nwankwo InceN. Ince
George BastinG. Bastin66
D
2
D
56Patrick ThomsonP. Thomson
Alfredo BizzarriA. Bizzarri59
D
3
D
55Ledley BenaliL. Benali
Sol RiggottS. Riggott48
D
4
D
50Dayo GrassadoniaD. Grassadonia
Arthur CutlerA. Cutler47
D
5
D
49Ian CharlesI. Charles
David GlassD. Glass60
M
6
M
75Leon GuppyL. Guppy
Leon CarragherL. Carragher51
M
7
M
62Clive BarryC. Barry
Julian BrownJ. Brown39
M
8captain
M
53Alexander GodberA. Godber
Daniel HuckerbyD. Huckerby68
A
9
A
59Simon KühnS. Kühn
Cristiano NascimentoC. Nascimento47
A
10
A
56Simon TolleyS. Tolley
Jose E. PianuJ. Pianu45
A
11
A
54Noel JoachimN. Joachim
 
Gavin LeeG. Lee50
G
12
A
48Peter MillsP. Mills
Rio TaylorR. Taylor45
D
13
A
47Simon MintoS. Minto
Alfred GranttA. Grantt43
D
14
D
44Alun CleggA. Clegg

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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at New York Stadium where Rotherham United play host to Brighton and Hove Albion. A crowd of 4,346 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Rotherham United and Brighton and Hove Albion are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Dean Hendrie.


0.00
Rotherham United start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.45
Clive Barry threads a neat ball through to Simon Tolley. Simon Tolley tries a spectacular long range effort but it's a woeful effort!
6.16
David Glass flicks a high ball forward to Cristiano Nascimento who takes it down. Cristiano Nascimento plays a quick one-two with Jose E. Pianu and rushes in on goal... Cristiano Nascimento takes a shot at goal but it flies well off target!
8.40
Alexander Godber flicks a high ball forward to Noel Joachim who takes it down. Noel Joachim shoots from long range but it flies just wide!
9.54
George Bastin pushes mid-way up the pitch. George Bastin hits a low pass to Cristiano Nascimento. Cristiano Nascimento lofts in a cross ball towards Jose E. Pianu. Jose E. Pianu flicks the ball with his head. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
24.03
David Glass knocks the ball to his team mate, Cristiano Nascimento. Cristiano Nascimento whips in a cross ball towards Daniel Huckerby. Daniel Huckerby connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but Nwankwo Ince reads it well. Excellent keeping!
27.23
Alfredo Bizzarri passes the ball forward to David Glass. David Glass chips the ball to his team mate, Cristiano Nascimento. Cristiano Nascimento whips in a cross ball towards Daniel Huckerby. Daniel Huckerby makes a convincing header. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
32.09
Alfredo Bizzarri catches Simon Tolley on the ankles. The referee warns Alfredo Bizzarri to calm down! Simon Tolley hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
39.44
George Bastin knocks the ball forward to David Glass. David Glass picks a pass forward to Daniel Huckerby. Daniel Huckerby skips past Dayo Grassadonia! Daniel Huckerby shoots from just inside the box. The keeper, Nwankwo Ince, sees it late!! Goal for Rotherham United!
42.07
Leon Carragher flicks a high pass forward. Cristiano Nascimento holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Cristiano Nascimento plays a scrappy one-two with Daniel Huckerby and stumbles forward towards the goal... Cristiano Nascimento shoots from just inside the box but it goes wide for a goal kick.
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. Brighton and Hove Albion also appear unchanged since the first half. The Brighton and Hove Albion players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Brighton and Hove Albion start the second half!
47.44
Sol Riggott chips the ball to his team mate, David Glass. David Glass advances with the ball. David Glass whips in a cross ball towards Daniel Huckerby. Daniel Huckerby makes a looping header on goal. Nwankwo Ince manages to gather it comfortably.
51.51
George Bastin hits a low pass to David Glass. David Glass controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Daniel Huckerby. Daniel Huckerby tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Great keeping!
59.37
Julian Brown chips the ball to his team mate, Daniel Huckerby. Daniel Huckerby controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Nwankwo Ince with no chance!! Goal for Rotherham United! The crowd cheers as he celebrates his hattrick!
63.26
George Bastin flicks a high pass forward. David Glass holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. David Glass kicks a strong pass forward to Cristiano Nascimento. Cristiano Nascimento runs straight at the defence! Ledley Benali barges into Cristiano Nascimento. Penalty for Rotherham United!!
63.26
The referee points to the spot..
64.05
Cristiano Nascimento takes a long run up. Cristiano Nascimento slots the ball into the bottom left corner with the inside of his foot. Textbook penalty!
65.35
Alfredo Bizzarri flicks a high pass forward. David Glass holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. David Glass runs straight at the opposition's defence. David Glass sees Cristiano Nascimento just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Cristiano Nascimento strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but Nwankwo Ince reads it well. Good save!
66.54
Ian Charles kicks a strong pass forward to Alexander Godber. Alexander Godber hits a low pass to Simon Tolley. Simon Tolley sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies well off target!
67.01
Alfredo Bizzarri hacks Simon Kühn from behind! Alfredo Bizzarri is warned by the referee again! Simon Kühn hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
71.43
Clive Barry brings the ball forward. Clive Barry deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Simon Tolley but the linesman indicates offside!
77.05
Brighton and Hove Albion have made 3 substitutions with Peter Mills replacing Leon Guppy, Simon Minto replacing Patrick Thomson and Alun Clegg replacing Alexander Godber .
79.39
Showing composure, George Bastin picks a pass forward to Julian Brown. Julian Brown kicks a strong pass forward to Daniel Huckerby. With some swift thinking, Daniel Huckerby plays the ball forward to Cristiano Nascimento who has made a great run into the box. Cristiano Nascimento makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it flies just wide!
84.30
David Glass makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jose E. Pianu. Jose E. Pianu lofts in a cross ball towards Cristiano Nascimento. With a superhuman jump, Cristiano Nascimento connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it is deflected wide by Ian Charles.
85.07
David Glass takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Sol Riggott is dispossessed by a tackle from Ian Charles.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Rotherham United

Brighton and Hove Albion
Goals
4
0
Shots on Target
9
0
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
58%
42%
Play Area
30.9%
44.4%
24.7%

Scorers
Daniel Huckerby 27, 39, 59
Cristiano Nascimento 64 (p)

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Daniel Huckerby of Rotherham United

Match Ratings
1.Arthur Gower (GK)
6
2.George Bastin (DEF)
7
3.Alfredo Bizzarri (DEF)
6
4.Sol Riggott (DEF)
6
5.Arthur Cutler (DEF)
6
6.David Glass (MID)
8
7.Leon Carragher (MID)
6
8.Julian Brown (MID)
6
9.Daniel Huckerby (ATT)goal scoredgoal scoredgoal scored
9
10.Cristiano Nascimento (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Jose E. Pianu (ATT)
6
 
12.Gavin Lee (GK)
0
13.Rio Taylor (DEF)
0
14.Alfred Grantt (DEF)
0

1.Nwankwo Ince (GK)
6
2.Patrick Thomson (DEF)
6
3.Ledley Benali (DEF)
6
4.Dayo Grassadonia (DEF)
6
5.Ian Charles (DEF)
6
6.Leon Guppy (MID)
6
7.Clive Barry (MID)
6
8.Alexander Godber (MID)
6
9.Simon Kühn (ATT)
6
10.Simon Tolley (ATT)
6
11.Noel Joachim (ATT)
6
 
12.Peter Mills (ATT)
6
13.Simon Minto (ATT)
6
14.Alun Clegg (DEF)
6