Match Report
| Torquay United | Torquay United |  |  | Rotherham United | Rotherham United | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Colin Lua-Lua | C. Lua-Lua |  | 52 | G |  | 1 | | G | 51 | | Kelvin Shearer | K. Shearer | |||||||||
| James Hitchcock | J. Hitchcock | | 56 | D |  |  | 2 |  | D | 57 |  | Simone De Franceschi | S. De Franceschi | ||||||||
| Jason Clapham | J. Clapham | | 50 | D | | 3 | | D | 46 | | Malcolm Edwards | M. Edwards | |||||||||
| Noel Westwood | N. Westwood | | 37 | D | | 4 | | D | 45 | | Carlton Hibbs | C. Hibbs | |||||||||
| Norman Sharpe | N. Sharpe | | 66 | M | | 5 | | | D | 37 | | Nick Lightfoot | N. Lightfoot | ||||||||
| Billy Smithe | B. Smithe | | 54 | M | | 6 | | M | 60 | | Ian Venus | I. Venus | |||||||||
| Simon Bishop | S. Bishop | | 54 | M | | 7 | | M | 48 | | Noel Southgate | N. Southgate | |||||||||
| Mark Robson | M. Robson | | 52 | M | | 8 | | M | 44 | | Harry Elliott | H. Elliott | |||||||||
| Brian Howells | B. Howells | | 52 | A | | 9 | | M | 42 | | Damien Mercer | D. Mercer | |||||||||
| Paolo Owen | P. Owen | | 48 | A | | 10 | | A | 52 | | Sylvain Kasper | S. Kasper | |||||||||
| Reinier Hendriks | R. Hendriks |  | 48 | A | | 11 | | A | 48 | | Neil Le Tissier | N. Le Tissier | |||||||||
| Ben Weaver | B. Weaver | | 51 | M | | 12 | | G | 47 | | Seth Dyer | S. Dyer | |||||||||
| Morris Walker | M. Walker | | 48 | M | | 13 | | A | 46 |  | Paulo Bento | P. Bento | |||||||||
| Graham Grantt | G. Grantt | | 47 | G | | 14 | | M | 39 | | Alexander Minto | A. Minto | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Plainmoor Ground where Torquay United play host to Rotherham United. A crowd of 2,686 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Torquay United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Rotherham United appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Ben Bower.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Torquay United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Rotherham United appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Ben Bower.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Torquay United kicking off!
3.13
0-0James Hitchcock knocks the ball to his team mate, Norman Sharpe. Norman Sharpe makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Brian Howells. Brian Howells deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Reinier Hendriks but the linesman indicates offside!
4.15
0-0James Hitchcock knocks the ball forward to Mark Robson. Mark Robson hits a low pass to Reinier Hendriks. Reinier Hendriks runs straight at the defence! Reinier Hendriks muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
6.25
Noel Westwood drives a long ball upfield. Brian Howells edges inside the box! Brian Howells side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it's well over the bar!
8.51
1-0Norman Sharpe flicks a high pass forward. Brian Howells easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Brian Howells sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Torquay United!
12.03
James Hitchcock threads a neat ball through to Simon Bishop. Simon Bishop flicks a high ball forward to Reinier Hendriks who takes it down. Reinier Hendriks edges inside the box! Reinier Hendriks muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it's well over the bar!
14.25
1-0Noel Southgate makes a probing pass to Neil Le Tissier. Neil Le Tissier knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
18.40
Mark Robson sees Brian Howells in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Brian Howells knocks the ball forward to Reinier Hendriks but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
24.37
Simone De Franceschi makes a simple pass to Noel Southgate. Noel Southgate threads a neat ball through to Neil Le Tissier. Neil Le Tissier knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
28.57
1-0Simone De Franceschi catches Paolo Owen on the ankles. The referee brings Simone De Franceschi to one side and gives him a warning! Paolo Owen runs off the knock.
30.20
James Hitchcock flicks a high pass forward to Simon Bishop who brings the ball under control. Simon Bishop advances with the ball. Simon Bishop plays a quick one-two with Brian Howells and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Simon Bishop provides some space. He shoots at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
33.50
James Hitchcock makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Simon Bishop. Simon Bishop sees Reinier Hendriks in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Reinier Hendriks knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
34.40
1-0Sylvain Kasper comes in with a late challenge on James Hitchcock. Sylvain Kasper is shown the yellow card! James Hitchcock hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
39.56
Nick Lightfoot passes the ball forward to Ian Venus. Ian Venus controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Neil Le Tissier. Neil Le Tissier shoots from long range but it flies wide!
44.51
Noel Southgate advances with the ball. Noel Southgate sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it slams into the crowd!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Torquay United appear unchanged since the first half. Rotherham United also appear unchanged since the first half. The Rotherham United players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Rotherham United kick off the second half!
47.42
1-0Carlton Hibbs darts forward. Carlton Hibbs knocks the ball to his team mate, Neil Le Tissier. Neil Le Tissier tries a spectacular long range effort but Colin Lua-Lua is on top of it.
51.13
Carlton Hibbs flicks a high pass forward. Ian Venus comfortably collects the pass. Ian Venus flicks a high pass forward. Sylvain Kasper collects the pass. Sylvain Kasper lofts in a cross ball towards Neil Le Tissier. Neil Le Tissier jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Neil Le Tissier!
60.44
Jason Clapham makes a strong solo run forward. Jason Clapham kicks a strong pass forward to Paolo Owen. Paolo Owen tries a spectacular long range effort but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
63.07
Mark Robson decides to run forward with the ball. Mark Robson whips in a cross ball towards Reinier Hendriks. Reinier Hendriks heads the ball goalwards but it flies wide!
73.04
Harry Elliott threads a neat ball through to Neil Le Tissier. Neil Le Tissier tries a spectacular long range effort but it's a woeful effort!
75.33
Billy Smithe sees Reinier Hendriks in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Reinier Hendriks makes a pass forward but Paolo Owen makes his run far too early. Offside by a mile!
77.01
1-1Rotherham United have made a substitution with Seth Dyer replacing Noel Southgate .
81.19
Carlton Hibbs threads the ball through to Seth Dyer. Seth Dyer advances with the ball. Seth Dyer shoots from long range but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
85.47
Seth Dyer threads the ball through to Sylvain Kasper. Sylvain Kasper plays a quick one-two with Neil Le Tissier and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Sylvain Kasper provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it's drastically wayward!
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
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Brian Howells of Torquay United |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Colin Lua-Lua (GK)
6
2. James Hitchcock (DEF)
8
3. Jason Clapham (DEF)
8
4. Noel Westwood (DEF)
6
5. Norman Sharpe (MID)
7
6. Billy Smithe (MID)
6
7. Simon Bishop (MID)
7
8. Mark Robson (MID)
7
9. Brian Howells (ATT)
9
10. Paolo Owen (ATT)
6
11. Reinier Hendriks (ATT)
7
12. Ben Weaver (MID)
0
13. Morris Walker (MID)
0
14. Graham Grantt (GK)
0
1. Kelvin Shearer (GK)
6
2. Simone De Franceschi (DEF)
6
3. Malcolm Edwards (DEF)
6
4. Carlton Hibbs (DEF)
7
5. Nick Lightfoot (DEF)
6
6. Ian Venus (MID)
6
7. Noel Southgate (MID)
7
8. Harry Elliott (MID)
6
9. Damien Mercer (MID)
6
10. Sylvain Kasper (ATT)
6
11. Neil Le Tissier (ATT)
9
12. Seth Dyer (GK)
6
13. Paulo Bento (ATT)
0
14. Alexander Minto (MID)
0