Welcome to the match between Rotherham city and Colchester albion

1'

Dillon Glover attempted to loft the ball to a team-mate but Meade Botwright came close and blocked it.

4'

Ashley Ellsworth tried to lift the corner into the area but it was too high for anyone to reach it.

5'

Mervyn Nicolson swung the corner into the box.

Max Vipond got ahead of Brendon Oakley to win the ball, then headed the ball to safety.

6'

Corner taken by Mervyn Nicolson and cut out by the opposition.

7'

Philander Padmore made an attempt to deliver the ball to a team-mate but Hughie Rye blocked it.

9'

Philander Padmore was outmuscled by Geffrey Preston.

Geffrey Preston squared the ball, Meade Botwright couldn't cut it.

Zane Moores ran onto the ball and swiftly shot on the ball but Max Vipond scrambled the ball away.

11'

Dillon Glover escaped from the challenge of Leon Jepson and shot from 30 yards.

Perry Odell saved and held onto the ball.

14'

Leon Jepson tried to skip past the challenge of Brendon Oakley but Brendon Oakley took the ball away from Leon Jepson.

16'

Ashley Ellsworth blocked Leon Jepson before Leon Jepson could pass the ball.

18'

Brendon Oakley tried to take the ball past Placid Toller but Placid Toller block tackled Brendon Oakley.

20'

Philander Padmore looked to send a hanging ball over from the corner.

Ashley Ellsworth jumped above Joyce Chase, then headed the ball to safety.

21'

Ashley Ellsworth lifted the corner kick into the area but it was cleared by the opposition.

22'

Asher Gabrielson had the strength to hold off Toby Walter.

Asher Gabrielson tried to twist past Wilford Beasley but his possession is lost through a tackle by Wilford Beasley.

23'

Leon Jepson tried to loft the ball to a team-mate but The ball ricocheted off Dillon Glover.

24'

Asher Gabrielson gave the corner straight to the opposition.

27'

Meade Botwright tried his luck with a long range chip. Mervyn Nicolson failed to charge down the shot.

Sawyer Clausson did well to tip it wide.

28'

Dillon Glover tried to use his skill to go past Derek Gorbold but Derek Gorbold blocked Dillon Glover in a good, clean tackle.

35'

Brendon Oakley lifted the corner kick into the area but it was cleared by the opposition.

37'

Ashley Ellsworth twisted past Leon Jepson.

Ashley Ellsworth tried his luck with a medium range chip but the shot was charged down by Placid Toller.

38'

Placid Toller tried to pass it high to a team-mate but Brendon Oakley intercepted but couldn't control the ball.

39'

Ashley Ellsworth sent the corner kick straight to the opposition.

44'

Hughie Rye passed along the floor for Mervyn Nicolson to pick it up, the ball was picked up by Mervyn Nicolson before Philander Padmore could reach it.

Mervyn Nicolson skipped easily past Meade Botwright.

Mervyn Nicolson lost his man and found himself with plenty of room and shot for the top corner. Derek Gorbold failed to block the shot.

However, the ball drifted harmlessly wide by Mervyn Nicolson ... He should have kicked himself for missing what was such an easy chance.

45'

Mervyn Nicolson tried to skip past Philander Padmore but Philander Padmore robbed Mervyn Nicolson.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- It was the end of the first half which and we are all square. .Rotherham city had 59% possession in the match, while Colchester albion had 41%. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

46'

Asher Gabrielson tried to pass the ball forward but Joyce Chase closed in and intercepted the ball.

48'

Dillon Glover struck the freekick over the wall. But Dillon Glover's shot was well wide as the wind swept it away from the goal.

49'

Mervyn Nicolson stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but Philander Padmore cut it out easily.

50'

Placid Toller tried to twist past Brendon Oakley but failed.

53'

Mervyn Nicolson passed a long ball into the area,Wilford Beasley couldn't cut it.

Geffrey Preston aimed a one touch pass to his right. Max Vipond failed to reach the ball.

Dillon Glover made space for himself and tried to lob it over the keeper. Derek Gorbold failed to block the shot.

Perry Odell did well to tip it wide.

54'

Mervyn Nicolson shot a hopeful chance from long-range. Meade Botwright couldn't reach it.

Well held by Perry Odell.

55'

Mervyn Nicolson got past Philander Padmore with ease.

Mervyn Nicolson put a low cross in to the near post, Meade Botwright failed to intercept the pass.

Geffrey Preston hit the ball on the volley, Max Vipond approached too late to clear the danger.

Perry Odell did his best yet he couldn't save it ... Geffrey Preston found the net !!! ... He ran over to the fans with his arms aloft !

Rotherham city 1 - 0 Colchester albion

57'

Hughie Rye made a good pass to Mervyn Nicolson, Mervyn Nicolson trapped the ball nicely before Ernest Raines could intercept.

Mervyn Nicolson jinked confidently past Philander Padmore.

Mervyn Nicolson tried a banana shot from distance!. Meade Botwright approached too late to clear the danger.

But Mervyn Nicolson didn't connect properly and sent the ball wide ... It was a poor effort from Mervyn Nicolson. He was lacking match sharpness.

59'

A long ball was delivered by Asher Gabrielson to Zane Moores, Wilford Beasley couldn't reach it.

From wide of the goal, Zane Moores managed to curl in a shot past Max Vipond.

Perry Odell need faster reflex to save it ... Zane Moores scored a goal !!! ... He enjoyed that one !

Rotherham city 2 - 0 Colchester albion

60'

Poor corner kick delivered by Geffrey Preston that went straight to the opposition.

61'

Placid Toller went by the challenge of Brendon Oakley.

Placid Toller had a great opportunity to score from medium range but Dillon Glover made an excellent last ditch tackle!.

62'

Dillon Glover attempted to pass it high to a team-mate but Placid Toller made a great interception.

63'

Joyce Chase directed the ball to Wilford Beasley, the ball was picked up by Wilford Beasley before Holden Dyer could intercept.

Wilford Beasley tried to square the ball from the wing but The ball cannoned off Asher Gabrielson.

64'

Corner taken by Placid Toller and cut out by the opposition.

68'

Placid Toller stepped up and struck the freekick. The shot had taken a deflection off the wall and went wide.

69'

Leon Jepson made a good pass to Philander Padmore, Philander Padmore took it in his stride before Brendon Oakley could intercept.

Philander Padmore passed the ball to Max Vipond, Max Vipond took possession of the ball before Dillon Glover could reach it.

Max Vipond had a go on goal but Ashley Ellsworth managed to block the shot.

70'

Asher Gabrielson darted past Wilford Beasley.

Asher Gabrielson passed along the floor for Holden Dyer to pick it up, Holden Dyer latched onto the ball before Joyce Chase could intercept.

Holden Dyer centred the ball, Wilford Beasley missed his interception.

Skyler Thorne sprayed a one touch pass forward to his right. Derek Gorbold tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Zane Moores looked certain to score but Max Vipond succesfully won the ball from him.

71'

Wilford Beasley tried to chip the ball forward but he got too much purchase on it as he was under too much pressure from Holden Dyer.

72'

Dillon Glover tried to lay it forward to a team-mate but The ball struck Leon Jepson.

74'

Dillon Glover looked to play the ball long to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he was under pressure from Placid Toller.

75'

Leon Jepson tried to dribble past Brendon Oakley but Brendon Oakley cleanly tackled the ball.

80'

Asher Gabrielson showed Wilford Beasley a clean set of heels.

Asher Gabrielson smashed the ball towards the top corner from 20 yards. Joyce Chase failed to block the shot.

But it was well wide from Asher Gabrielson ... It was a dismal effort, he never should have missed.

81'

Placid Toller made a pass to Leon Jepson, the ball was picked up by Leon Jepson before Brendon Oakley could cut it out.

Leon Jepson stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but it was intercepted by Dillon Glover.

84'

Placid Toller's corner was cut out easily by the opposition.

85'

Wilford Beasley tried his luck from the freekick. Sawyer Clausson got up to tip it over.

86'

Hughie Rye went across to take the corner but it was cut out easily by the opposition.

87'

Toby Walter lifted the corner kick into the area but it was cleared by the opposition.

88'

Hughie Rye moved the ball forward for Mervyn Nicolson, Joyce Chase failed to intercept the pass.

Mervyn Nicolson tried to lift the ball forward but he overhit the pass as he was under pressure from Philander Padmore.

89'

Dillon Glover played a pinpoint pass to Brendon Oakley, Brendon Oakley trapped the ball nicely before Placid Toller could cut it out.

Brendon Oakley tried to loft the ball to a team-mate but Leon Jepson came close and blocked it.

91'

Geffrey Preston made an attempt to pass the ball to a team-mate but The ball ricocheted off Leon Jepson.

End Match Rotherham city 2 - 0 Colchester albion