Match Report


Rotherham UnitedRotherham United     AFC Rushden & DiamondsAFC Rushden & Diamonds
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Lauren Bisan-E. MarxL. Marx58
G
1captain
G
68Adam BarrettA. Barrett
Kemal FletcherK. Fletcher65
D
2
D
65Ray Del NeroR. Del Nero
Alberto RomeroA. Romero61
D
3
D
60Kevin GilchristK. Gilchrist
Noel DuberryN. Duberry60
D
4
D
55Taiga OkamotoT. Okamoto
Francesco G. BaronchelliF. Baronchelli56
D
5
M
67Chris ClemenceC. Clemence
Steven RedknappS. Redknapp62
M
6
M
66Gary DrydenG. Dryden
Albrecht GleisensteinA. Gleisenstein61
M
captain7
M
56Tommy PriorT. Prior
Tony ElliottT. Elliott58
M
8
M
54Neil GreigN. Greig
Robbie BishopR. Bishop75
A
9
M
49Martin LightfootM. Lightfoot
Girolamo De FranceschiG. De Franceschi74
A
10
A
71John BenjaminJ. Benjamin
Jason ScowcroftJ. Scowcroft70
A
11
A
59Aaron CookeA. Cooke
 
Marcus DrakeM. Drake64
A
12
G
66Eddie BarrettE. Barrett
Carl OwenC. Owen62
A
13
A
57Terry MurrayT. Murray
Adrian ImpeyA. Impey58
A
14
A
57Fadel BedrossianF. Bedrossian

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Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at New York Stadium where Rotherham United play host to AFC Rushden & Diamonds. A crowd of 8,279 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Rotherham United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while AFC Rushden & Diamonds appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Today's match is refereed by Stuart Dublin.


0.00
Rotherham United kick off and get the first half underway!
3.59
Kemal Fletcher knocks the ball forward to Tony Elliott. Tony Elliott threads a neat ball through to Girolamo De Franceschi. Girolamo De Franceschi knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Taiga Okamoto.
6.04
Ray Del Nero hacks Jason Scowcroft from behind! The referee warns Ray Del Nero to calm down! Jason Scowcroft carries on, but is struggling a bit.
9.08
Martin Lightfoot sees Aaron Cooke in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Aaron Cooke knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
21.03
With some swift thinking, Albrecht Gleisenstein plays the ball forward to Robbie Bishop. Robbie Bishop lofts in a cross ball towards Jason Scowcroft. Jason Scowcroft flicks the ball with his head. It's miles wide!
26.15
Albrecht Gleisenstein threads a neat ball through to Robbie Bishop. Robbie Bishop whips in a cross ball towards Jason Scowcroft. Jason Scowcroft makes a convincing header which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
34.32
With great vision, Noel Duberry plays the ball forward to Tony Elliott. Tony Elliott flicks a high pass forward. Jason Scowcroft holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jason Scowcroft lofts in a cross ball towards Robbie Bishop. Robbie Bishop gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Taiga Okamoto steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
44.23
Gary Dryden plays the ball forward to John Benjamin. John Benjamin plays a scrappy one-two with Aaron Cooke and advances towards the goal... John Benjamin strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. Magnificent save by Lauren Bisan-E. Marx!
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. AFC Rushden & Diamonds also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
AFC Rushden & Diamonds start the second half!
53.20
Steven Redknapp changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Steven Redknapp whips in a cross ball towards Girolamo De Franceschi. Girolamo De Franceschi rises majestically and gets a header on goal. It's there!! Adam Barrett has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
57.05
Tony Elliott flicks a high pass forward to Robbie Bishop who brings the ball under control. Robbie Bishop edges inside the box! Some good footwork from Robbie Bishop provides some space. He shoots at goal but Adam Barrett is on top of it.
59.14
Kevin Gilchrist hacks Girolamo De Franceschi from behind! Kevin Gilchrist is given a warning by the referee! Girolamo De Franceschi runs off the knock.
60.57
Tony Elliott hacks Chris Clemence from behind! Tony Elliott is shown the yellow card! Chris Clemence runs off the knock.
65.08
Noel Duberry passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Tony Elliott. Tony Elliott flicks a high pass forward. Girolamo De Franceschi holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Girolamo De Franceschi knocks in a cross ball towards Jason Scowcroft. Jason Scowcroft flicks the ball with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Jason Scowcroft!
69.48
John Benjamin clumsily knocks into Noel Duberry. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Noel Duberry runs off the knock.
71.12
Kevin Gilchrist hits a low pass to Neil Greig. Neil Greig passes the ball forward to Aaron Cooke. Aaron Cooke knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Lauren Bisan-E. Marx who gathers it comfortably.
72.28
Alberto Romero passes the ball forward to Tony Elliott. Tony Elliott passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Jason Scowcroft. Jason Scowcroft controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
75.55
Alberto Romero flicks a high pass forward. Albrecht Gleisenstein collects the pass. Albrecht Gleisenstein brings the ball forward. Albrecht Gleisenstein whips in a cross ball towards Girolamo De Franceschi. Girolamo De Franceschi heads the ball goalwards but it curls horrendously wide!
77.24
AFC Rushden & Diamonds have made a substitution with Terry Murray replacing Gary Dryden .
81.32
Noel Duberry sees Tony Elliott in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Tony Elliott flicks a high pass forward. Jason Scowcroft holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jason Scowcroft knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Adam Barrett who gathers it comfortably.
84.21
Alberto Romero brings the ball forward. Alberto Romero threads a neat ball through to Girolamo De Franceschi. Girolamo De Franceschi sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Magnificent save by Adam Barrett!
87.13
Steven Redknapp threads a neat ball through to Jason Scowcroft. Jason Scowcroft knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Adam Barrett who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
Kevin Gilchrist flicks a high ball forward to Martin Lightfoot who takes it down. Martin Lightfoot kicks a strong pass forward to John Benjamin. John Benjamin makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Aaron Cooke but he's offside!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Rotherham United

AFC Rushden & Diamonds
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
6
1
Shots off Target
3
0
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
60.6%
39.4%
Play Area
23.9%
47.9%
28.2%

Scorers
Jason Scowcroft 26, 65
Girolamo De Franceschi 53

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Jason Scowcroft of Rotherham United

Match Ratings
1.Lauren Bisan-E. Marx (GK)
6
2.Kemal Fletcher (DEF)
6
3.Alberto Romero (DEF)
7
4.Noel Duberry (DEF)
6
5.Francesco G. Baronchelli (DEF)
6
6.Steven Redknapp (MID)
7
7.Albrecht Gleisenstein (MID)
7
8.Tony Elliott (MID)yellow card
6
9.Robbie Bishop (ATT)
7
10.Girolamo De Franceschi (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Jason Scowcroft (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
 
12.Marcus Drake (ATT)
0
13.Carl Owen (ATT)
0
14.Adrian Impey (ATT)
0

1.Adam Barrett (GK)
6
2.Ray Del Nero (DEF)
5
3.Kevin Gilchrist (DEF)
6
4.Taiga Okamoto (DEF)
7
5.Chris Clemence (MID)
6
6.Gary Dryden (MID)
6
7.Tommy Prior (MID)
6
8.Neil Greig (MID)
6
9.Martin Lightfoot (MID)
6
10.John Benjamin (ATT)yellow card
6
11.Aaron Cooke (ATT)
6
 
12.Eddie Barrett (GK)
0
13.Terry Murray (ATT)
6
14.Fadel Bedrossian (ATT)
0