Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
The air is cold and hail stones bounce off the ground here at The New Den where Millwall play host to Bristol Rovers. Its a sell-out today with the 14,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Millwall are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Bristol Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Julian Riza.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Millwall are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Bristol Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Julian Riza.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Bristol Rovers get the match underway!
2.22
0-0Dennis Seaman makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ronnie Gallagher. Ronnie Gallagher whips in a cross ball towards Dennis Seaman. Dennis Seaman jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
3.15
0-0Garry Matteo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Pierre-Emmanuel Roudet. Pierre-Emmanuel Roudet plays a one-two with Gabriel Molina and advances towards the goal... Pierre-Emmanuel Roudet shows great control and tries a shot on goal but Kubilay Özalan is on top of it.
10.48
Mario Samson makes a beautiful solo run. Mario Samson knocks the ball to his team mate, Ronnie Gallagher. Ronnie Gallagher tries a spectacular strike but it flies well off target!
14.46
Mario Samson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Quim Ramos. Quim Ramos shoots from outside the area but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
15.46
Garry Matteo hits a low pass to Gabriel Molina. Gabriel Molina tries a spectacular long range effort but it misses the target by a large margin!
22.41
Seeing a gap ahead, Fredrik Scholes plays the ball forward to Mario Samson. Mario Samson knocks in a cross ball towards Ronnie Gallagher. Ronnie Gallagher jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Ivan Bonilla didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
28.20
0-0Mario Samson barges into Pierre-Emmanuel Roudet. The referee calls over Mario Samson and warns him to calm down! Pierre-Emmanuel Roudet stretches but gets up unharmed.
33.49
Colin Scholes threads the ball through to Andy Harley. Andy Harley plays a quick one-two with Dennis Seaman and rushes in on goal... Andy Harley tries a spectacular strike. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
34.40
Quim Ramos makes a probing pass to Mario Samson. Mario Samson knocks in a cross ball towards Dennis Seaman. Dennis Seaman makes a looping header on goal but somehow Ivan Bonilla manages to keep it out.
38.42
1-0Oliver Dittrich makes a strong solo run forward. Without breaking stride, Oliver Dittrich plays the ball forward to Quim Ramos. Quim Ramos whips in a cross ball towards Andy Harley. Andy Harley jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
44.33
1-0Felice Iannuzzi chips the ball to his team mate, Gabriel Molina. Gabriel Molina knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
With vision, Oliver Dittrich laces a weighted ball forward to Dean Thatcher. Dean Thatcher flicks a high pass forward. Dennis Seaman controls it well on his chest. Dennis Seaman sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Ivan Bonilla reads it well. Superb keeping!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Millwall appear unchanged since the first half. Bristol Rovers have changed their lineup with Danny Wiltord replacing Felice Iannuzzi, Con Cooney replacing Hugo Caminero and Rafael Zimmerman replacing Gabriel Molina.
45.00
The whistle blows and Millwall kick off!
48.51
Con Cooney threads a neat ball through to Bruno Soares. Bruno Soares sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Kubilay Özalan gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
57.20
Mario Samson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Andy Harley. Andy Harley shoots from distance but it flies well off target!
60.41
1-0Millwall have made 3 substitutions with Rainer Hanke replacing Colin Scholes, David Lawton replacing Fredrik Scholes and Joao Faria replacing Dennis Seaman .
67.09
Showing composure, David Lawton plays the ball forward to Joao Faria. Joao Faria knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
71.40
Garry Matteo knocks the ball to his team mate, Julian Clegg. Julian Clegg controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Julian Clegg!
75.46
Rainer Hanke deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dean Thatcher. Dean Thatcher knocks the ball forward to Joao Faria. Joao Faria whips in a cross ball towards Andy Harley. Andy Harley fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but slams it into the crowd!
77.47
Bruno Soares threads a neat ball through to Rafael Zimmerman. Rafael Zimmerman runs straight at the defence! Rafael Zimmerman muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Solid save from Kubilay Özalan. What a great pair of hands!
79.57
Garry Matteo flicks the ball to his team mate, Rafael Zimmerman. Rafael Zimmerman tries a spectacular long range effort but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
85.08
Rainer Hanke threads a neat ball through to Mario Samson. Mario Samson sees a break and surges forward. Mario Samson shoots from distance but Ivan Bonilla reads it well. Fabulous save!
87.37
Quim Ramos comes in with a late challenge on Pierre-Emmanuel Roudet. The referee brings Quim Ramos to one side and gives him a warning! Pierre-Emmanuel Roudet runs off the knock.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Andy Harley 38 | Julian Clegg 71 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Kubilay Özalan (GK)
7
2. Colin Scholes (DEF)
6
3. Oliver Dittrich (DEF)
7
4. Alistair Middleton (DEF)
6
5. Fredrik Scholes (MID)
6
6. Mario Samson (MID)
8
7. Dean Thatcher (MID)
6
8. Quim Ramos (MID)
7
9. Andy Harley (ATT)
9
10. Ronnie Gallagher (ATT)
7
11. Dennis Seaman (ATT)
6
12. Rainer Hanke (DEF)
6
13. David Lawton (MID)
6
14. Joao Faria (ATT)
6
1. Ivan Bonilla (GK)
8
2. Felice Iannuzzi (DEF)
6
3. Ernesto Vicente (DEF)
6
4. Sandro Inzaghi (DEF)
6
5. Robert Smith (DEF)
6
6. Hugo Caminero (MID)
6
7. Garry Matteo (MID)
8
8. Julian Clegg (MID)
8
9. Pierre-Emmanuel Roudet (ATT)
6
10. Gabriel Molina (ATT)
6
11. Bruno Soares (ATT)
6
12. Danny Wiltord (DEF)
6
13. Con Cooney (MID)
6
14. Rafael Zimmerman (ATT)
6