Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at New York Stadium where Rotherham United play Arsenal in this friendly game. A crowd of 14,941 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Rotherham United are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Arsenal appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
The pitch is in good condition.
Rotherham United are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Arsenal appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0Arsenal kick off and get the match underway!
3.12
0-0Gonzalo Rosas threads a neat ball through to Manuel Fonseca. Manuel Fonseca lofts in a cross ball towards Eric Addo. Eric Addo connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Christopher Engler didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
4.06
0-0Neil Mike comes in with a late challenge on Juan Cruz Vásquez. The referee warns Neil Mike to calm down! Juan Cruz Vásquez gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
6.23
1-0Guido Piovani flicks a high ball forward to David Burley who gracefully takes it down. David Burley lofts in a cross ball towards Eusebio Natali. Eusebio Natali powers a header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Eusebio Natali!
9.01
1-0Gabriel Hidalgo plays the ball forward to Cesar Almeida. Cesar Almeida threads a neat ball through to Robert Jackson. Robert Jackson knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alessandro Poggi who gathers it comfortably.
10.22
1-0Dave Wright-Phillips clumsily knocks into Marshall Thompson. The referee warns Dave Wright-Phillips to calm down! Marshall Thompson runs off the knock.
12.41
1-0Darren Edworthy flicks a high pass forward. Eric Addo holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Eric Addo passes the ball forward but Neil Mike is offside!
20.20
1-0Juan Cruz Vásquez threads a neat ball through to Cesar Almeida. Cesar Almeida lofts in a cross ball towards Pedro Bento. Pedro Bento rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it is shockingly off target!
28.49
Gonzalo Rosas kicks a strong pass forward to Manuel Fonseca. Manuel Fonseca shoots from 20 yards but slams it into the crowd!
33.16
1-0Juan Cruz Vásquez catches Neil Mike on the ankles. Juan Cruz Vásquez is shown the yellow card! Neil Mike runs off the knock.
34.09
Graham Defoe makes a simple pass to Cesar Almeida. Cesar Almeida makes a beautiful pass to the feet of David Burley. David Burley whips in a cross ball towards Robert Jackson. Robert Jackson connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but Alessandro Poggi is on top of his game. Nice save!
38.03
Cesar Almeida runs straight at the opposition's defence. Cesar Almeida lofts in a cross ball towards Guido Piovani. Guido Piovani gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but Alessandro Poggi reads it well. Excellent save!
42.50
Terry Mcleod sees Gaetano Alessi in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gaetano Alessi picks a pass forward to Eric Addo. Eric Addo flicks the ball to his team mate, Darren Edworthy. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Darren Edworthy provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
45.00
Juan Cruz Vásquez chips the ball to his team mate, Robert Jackson. Robert Jackson plays the ball forward to Eusebio Natali. Eusebio Natali lofts in a cross ball towards Robert Jackson. Robert Jackson gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Fantastic reaction save from Alessandro Poggi!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Rotherham United appear unchanged since the first half. Arsenal also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with Rotherham United kicking off!
47.25
Robert Jackson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Guido Piovani. Guido Piovani knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
48.13
Showing composure, Gabriel Hidalgo plays the ball forward to Robert Jackson. Robert Jackson changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Robert Jackson lofts in a cross ball towards Eusebio Natali. Eusebio Natali finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but Alessandro Poggi is on top of it.
49.32
Neil Mike knocks the ball to his team mate, Gonzalo Rosas. Gonzalo Rosas takes it forward alone. Gonzalo Rosas tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball comes in low, but Christopher Engler comfortably smothers it!
53.15
Manuel Fonseca passes the ball forward to Gonzalo Rosas. Gonzalo Rosas lofts in a cross ball towards Dave Wright-Phillips. Dave Wright-Phillips is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it is shockingly off target!
57.39
Juan Cruz Vásquez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Robert Jackson. Robert Jackson flicks a high pass forward. Eusebio Natali holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Eusebio Natali knocks in a cross ball towards Guido Piovani. Guido Piovani outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Alessandro Poggi gathers the ball up comfortably. Quality keeping!
59.57
Terry Mcleod threads a neat ball through to Gonzalo Rosas. Gonzalo Rosas deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Manuel Fonseca. Manuel Fonseca lofts in a cross ball towards Gonzalo Rosas. Gonzalo Rosas is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Christopher Engler is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
71.55
Marshall Thompson threads a neat ball through to Robert Jackson. Robert Jackson surges forward with the ball. Robert Jackson lofts in a cross ball towards Eusebio Natali. Eusebio Natali rises majestically and gets a header on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
75.41
Gabriel Hidalgo kicks a strong pass forward to Cesar Almeida. Cesar Almeida chips the ball to his team mate, Robert Jackson. Robert Jackson whips in a cross ball towards David Burley. David Burley outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
77.41
2-2Rotherham United have made a substitution with Graeme Mills replacing Cesar Almeida .
78.11
Neil Mike flicks a high pass forward to Darren Edworthy who brings the ball under control. Darren Edworthy whips in a cross ball towards Dave Wright-Phillips. Dave Wright-Phillips rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it is miles over!
81.24
Neil Mike catches Graeme Mills on the ankles. The referee calls over Neil Mike and shows him a yellow card! Graeme Mills hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
83.16
Terry Mcleod catches Eusebio Natali on the ankles. The referee calls over Terry Mcleod and warns him to calm down! Eusebio Natali hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
89.57
Miguel Sanz makes a simple pass to Gonzalo Rosas. Gonzalo Rosas threads a neat ball through to Eric Addo. Eric Addo makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Manuel Fonseca. Manuel Fonseca strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Christopher Engler (GK)
6
2. Marshall Thompson (DEF)
6
3. Juan Cruz Vásquez (DEF)
7
4. Gabriel Hidalgo (DEF)
6
5. Graham Defoe (DEF)
6
6. Cesar Almeida (MID)
7
7. Robert Jackson (MID)
8
8. Guido Piovani (ATT)
6
9. Eusebio Natali (ATT)
8
10. Pedro Bento (MID)
6
11. David Burley (ATT)
8
12. Lautaro Ardiles (MID)
0
13. James Roberts (MID)
0
14. Graeme Mills (MID)
6
1. Alessandro Poggi (GK)
7
2. Gregoor Talan (DEF)
6
3. Terry Mcleod (DEF)
6
4. Miguel Sanz (DEF)
6
5. Gaetano Alessi (DEF)
6
6. Gonzalo Rosas (MID)
9
7. Darren Edworthy (MID)
8
8. Neil Mike (MID)
6
9. Eric Addo (ATT)
7
10. Manuel Fonseca (ATT)
7
11. Dave Wright-Phillips (ATT)
5
12. Andy Dalglish (DEF)
0
13. Leon Arnold (ATT)
0
14. Kelvin Fenton (ATT)
0