Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at New York Stadium where Rotherham United play host to Cheltenham Town. A crowd of 2,616 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Rotherham United are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Cheltenham Town appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Steve Hughes.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Rotherham United are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Cheltenham Town appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Steve Hughes.
0.00
0-0Rotherham United start the game by kicking off the first half!
6.31
0-0Ruel Royce passes the ball forward to Neil Clegg. Neil Clegg flicks the ball to his team mate, Graeme Summerbee. Graeme Summerbee knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Danny Lawrence.
8.43
0-0Damien Oakley plays the ball forward to Antonio Antunes. Antonio Antunes flicks a high pass forward to Spencer Bloomer who brings the ball under control. Spencer Bloomer makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Trevor Pearson. Trevor Pearson cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it rises well off target!
9.57
Arthur Beattie threads a neat ball through to Frank Murrin. Frank Murrin makes an attacking run forward. Frank Murrin knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
14.56
1-0Danny Lawrence takes a short throw-in bringing Damien Oakley into play. Damien Oakley flicks the ball to his team mate, Eoin Ljungberg. Eoin Ljungberg makes a probing pass to Trevor Pearson. Trevor Pearson knocks in a cross ball towards Spencer Bloomer. Spencer Bloomer rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Carl Clemence with no chance!! Goal for Rotherham United!
26.40
Neil Clegg changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Neil Clegg knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Dennis Cole.
34.59
Tony Wallwork knocks the ball to his team mate, Tommy Best. Tommy Best sees Dennis Craddock in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Dennis Craddock plays a one-two with Graeme Summerbee and advances towards the goal... Dennis Craddock shoots from just inside the box but it's well over the bar!
38.34
Tommy Best chips the ball to his team mate, Graeme Summerbee. Graeme Summerbee shoots from outside the area. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Rotherham United appear unchanged since the first half. Cheltenham Town also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Cheltenham Town kick off!
47.19
Danny Lawrence pushes up the pitch. Danny Lawrence chips the ball to his team mate, Spencer Bloomer. Spencer Bloomer chips the ball to his team mate, Trevor Pearson. Trevor Pearson side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
51.15
Eoin Ljungberg flicks a high pass forward. Spencer Bloomer collects the pass. Spencer Bloomer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
54.48
Rio Benjamin passes the ball forward to Trevor Pearson. Trevor Pearson knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ruel Royce.
60.31
1-0Rotherham United have made a substitution with Spencer Marshall replacing Dennis Cole .
61.39
Tommy Best knocks the ball forward to Graeme Summerbee. Graeme Summerbee shoots from outside the area but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
65.57
Neil Clegg kicks a strong pass forward to Graeme Summerbee. Graeme Summerbee knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
66.29
Rio Benjamin darts forward. Rio Benjamin tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies well off target!
71.15
Neil Clegg passes the ball forward to Steffen Prantl. Steffen Prantl flicks a high pass forward. Dennis Craddock controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Some silky footwork from Dennis Craddock provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it is shockingly off target!
75.24
1-0Frank Murrin flicks the ball to his team mate, Dennis Craddock. Dennis Craddock passes the ball forward but Graeme Summerbee is offside!
77.47
Rotherham United have made a substitution with Jason Davies replacing Rio Benjamin .
83.27
Jason Davies controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Spencer Bloomer. Spencer Bloomer knocks in a cross ball towards Trevor Pearson. Trevor Pearson connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it's well over the bar!
90.00
Eoin Ljungberg runs straight at the opposition's defence. Eoin Ljungberg knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Spencer Bloomer of Rotherham United |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Marcel Kühn (GK)
6
2. Damien Oakley (DEF)
7
3. Danny Lawrence (DEF)
7
4. Dennis Cole (DEF)
7
5. Neil Rodgers (DEF)
6
6. Dennis Peckham (MID)
6
7. Antonio Antunes (MID)
6
8. Eoin Ljungberg (MID)
8
9. Rio Benjamin (MID)
7
10. Spencer Bloomer (ATT)
9
11. Trevor Pearson (ATT)
7
12. Jason Davies (MID)
6
13. Spencer Marshall (MID)
6
14. Nwankwo Plowright (GK)
0
1. Carl Clemence (GK)
6
2. Arthur Beattie (DEF)
6
3. Nwankwo Davies (DEF)
6
4. Ruel Royce (DEF)
7
5. Tony Wallwork (DEF)
7
6. Tommy Best (MID)
7
7. Neil Clegg (MID)
8
8. Frank Murrin (MID)
7
9. Dennis Craddock (ATT)
6
10. Graeme Summerbee (ATT)
6
11. Steffen Prantl (ATT)
6
12. Isaiah Haynes (DEF)
0
13. Michael Gilchrist (GK)
0
14. Fredrik Davies (ATT)
0