Welcome to the match between Rotherham town and Preston athletic

2'

Brenden Nicolson directed the ball to Gareth Bates, the ball was picked up by Gareth Bates before Jaxon Vipond could intercept.

Gareth Bates held up the ball, evading the challenge of Royal Hurst and blasted a banana shot from outside of the area.

Gareth Bates put it horribly wide ... He held his head in his hands.

3'

Royal Hurst dribbled past Brenden Nicolson.

Swerving shot by Royal Hurst from 20 yards. Prosper Bunker approached too late to clear the danger.

Rastus Church did well to tip it over the bar.

4'

Ferdinand Sessions played the ball to Eldred Teel's feet, Ambrose Howland couldn't reach it.

The float cross came in from Eldred Teel on the wing, Lovel Ryley failed to reach the ball.

Russell Page had the beating in the air of Rudolph Winchester, then headed clear the danger.

6'

Lovel Ryley went across to take the corner but it was cut out easily by the opposition.

10'

Prosper Bunker played a great ball for Brenden Nicolson, Brenden Nicolson took possession of the ball before Jaxon Vipond could intercept.

A low cross was delivered by Brenden Nicolson, Royal Hurst failed to intercept the pass.

Gareth Bates played the ball instantly down the right. Russell Page tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Lobbed goalwards by Prosper Bunker. Jimi Pickle couldn't reach it.

But Prosper Bunker effort went inches wide ... He buried his face in his hands.

14'

Ferdinand Sessions attempted to chip the ball forward but The ball ricocheted off Ambrose Howland.

15'

Caden Jones was outmuscled by Gareth Bates.

Gareth Bates tried to get past Jaxon Vipond but it failed.

16'

Brenden Nicolson darted past Jaxon Vipond.

Brenden Nicolson played the ball to Eldred Teel's feet, Eldred Teel latched onto the ball before Royal Hurst could cut it out.

Eldred Teel twisted past Jaxon Vipond.

Eldred Teel shot for the top corner. Jimi Pickle failed to charge down the shot.

But Eldred Teel sent it wide of the goal ... It was a wasted opportunity.

17'

Royal Hurst tried to pass the ball forward but it was intercepted by Brenden Nicolson.

19'

Caden Jones tried to lift the ball forward but Rudolph Winchester found himself in the way of the ball.

20'

Dyson Blythe turned on the ball to leave Jaxon Vipond standing.

Dyson Blythe tried to jink past Royal Hurst but Royal Hurst took the ball away from Dyson Blythe.

21'

The referee reached into his pocket and pulled out a yellow card for Dyson Blythe.

Eldred Teel picked up Ferdinand Sessions's superb pass, Ambrose Howland failed to reach the ball.

A float cross was delivered by Eldred Teel, Lovel Ryley failed to intercept the pass.

Russell Page got above Ferdinand Sessions to win the ball, then headed clear the danger.

22'

Saxon Holmes failed in his attempt to dribble past Ambrose Howland.

23'

Eldred Teel tried to float the ball over into the area but it was too high for anyone to reach it.

24'

Burton Merricks received a yellow card.

25'

Pass by Jaxon Vipond to Royal Hurst, Royal Hurst took possession of the ball before Brenden Nicolson could reach it.

Royal Hurst struck the ball with fury from 30 yards but the shot was charged down by Prosper Bunker.

26'

Caden Jones had shrugged off the challenge of Maximillian Hargrave and blasted a banana shot from long range.

However, the ball drifted harmlessly wide by Caden Jones ... It was a shocking miss.

28'

Maximillian Hargrave hit the ball forward past Caden Jones to Rudolph Winchester.

Rudolph Winchester rifled a dipping shot at goal from 20 yards. Giles Purcell wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

Lesley Stern did well to save and hold onto the ball.

29'

Prosper Bunker spotted Gareth Bates in the area and lobbed the ball in, Gareth Bates brought the ball down well before Jaxon Vipond could intercept.

Gareth Bates was able to make space and struck the ball with fury. Jimi Pickle failed to charge down the shot.

Lesley Stern fisted the ball away.

30'

Lovel Ryley dribbled past Eldred Teel.

Lovel Ryley tried to sprint past Ferdinand Sessions but Ferdinand Sessions took the ball away from Lovel Ryley.

32'

Ferdinand Sessions shot a hopeful chance from long-range but the shot cannoned off Ambrose Howland.

33'

Royal Hurst tried to jink past Brenden Nicolson but Brenden Nicolson dispossessed Royal Hurst.

36'

Lovel Ryley stepped away from Eldred Teel and hit a speculative long-range shot.

But it was well wide from Lovel Ryley ... It was a shocking miss.

38'

Jaxon Vipond attempted to pass it high to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he had been pressured by Brenden Nicolson.

39'

Ambrose Howland dribbled past Ferdinand Sessions.

Ambrose Howland tried to get the cross in but The ball struck Eldred Teel.

40'

Russell Page swung the corner kick into the box. The goalkeeper punched the ball clear.

43'

Brenden Nicolson could not stop a confident Roddy Sims going past him.

Roddy Sims tried a banana shot from distance!. Prosper Bunker failed to block the shot.

But Roddy Sims blazed it over the bar ... He should have kicked himself for missing what was such an easy chance.

45'

Long pass by Prosper Bunker to Brenden Nicolson, Jaxon Vipond missed his interception.

Brenden Nicolson struck it! but Russell Page cleared the ball to safety.

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46'

Ferdinand Sessions tried to lift the ball forward but Ambrose Howland coolly intercepted the pass.

47'

Lovel Ryley jinked past Eldred Teel.

Lovel Ryley faked a pass then cut Ferdinand Sessions in a different direction.

Lovel Ryley found an opportunity to score but he lost the ball to Saxon Holmes.

48'

Rudolph Winchester received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Maximillian Hargrave, Rudolph Winchester took possession of the ball before Giles Purcell could cut it out.

Rudolph Winchester directed the ball nicely to Saxon Holmes, Saxon Holmes latched onto the ball before Caden Jones could cut it out.

Saxon Holmes found a perfect spot and attempted to lob the ball goalwards. Russell Page approached too late to block it.

But Saxon Holmes effort went inches wide ... It looked a certain goal, he really should have hit the back of the net.

50'

The referee showed Russell Page a yellow card.

Eldred Teel hit a fierce shot from 40 yards. Ambrose Howland failed to block the shot.

But it went over the bar ... It was a terrible miss.

53'

Maximillian Hargrave tried to skip past the challenge of Jaxon Vipond but Jaxon Vipond robbed Maximillian Hargrave.

54'

Gareth Bates took the corner kick but it was too high for anyone to reach it.

56'

Royal Hurst tried to feed the high ball but Brenden Nicolson made a great interception.

57'

Pass by Ferdinand Sessions to Saxon Holmes, Saxon Holmes latched onto the ball before Ambrose Howland could intercept.

The ball was curled in from Saxon Holmes, Lovel Ryley failed to reach the ball.

Jimi Pickle jumped with Eldon Hobson and won the ball, then headed clear the danger.

58'

Lovel Ryley tried to take the ball past Ferdinand Sessions but Ferdinand Sessions robbed Lovel Ryley.

60'

Caden Jones laid it forward to Jaxon Vipond, Jaxon Vipond latched onto the ball before Maximillian Hargrave could cut it out.

Jaxon Vipond made an attempt to direct the ball to a team-mate but The ball ricocheted off Rudolph Winchester.

61'

Ferdinand Sessions had little in the way of options and elected to try a long-range chip but the shot clattered off Ambrose Howland.

62'

Prosper Bunker made a pass to Brenden Nicolson, the ball was picked up by Brenden Nicolson before Jaxon Vipond could intercept.

Brenden Nicolson delivered the ball in from wide, Royal Hurst couldn't cut it.

Gareth Bates had the beating in the air of Jimi Pickle, then forced the ball goalwards with a header.

Good save by Lesley Stern who held the ball well.

63'

Caden Jones hit it long to Giles Purcell, the ball was picked up by Giles Purcell before Rudolph Winchester could cut it out.

Giles Purcell evaded the challenge of Saxon Holmes and hit it high and hard towards goal.

Good save by Rastus Church who held the ball well.

64'

The referee reached into his pocket and showed a red card to Burton Merricks.

65'

Ambrose Howland tried to sprint past Eldred Teel but Eldred Teel block tackled Ambrose Howland.

68'

Ferdinand Sessions stepped away from Lovel Ryley and hit a fierce shot from 35 yards.

But Ferdinand Sessions scooped it well over the crossbar ... It was a wasted opportunity.

70'

Royal Hurst played the ball to Jimi Pickle's feet, Brenden Nicolson missed his interception.

Jimi Pickle shot from distance. Prosper Bunker failed to charge down the shot.

Rastus Church used his fists to clear the ball.

71'

Brenden Nicolson lofted the ball over Royal Hurst.

Russell Page got above Ferdinand Sessions to win the ball, then headed the ball clear.

72'

Block tackle from Prosper Bunker, easily dispossessing Royal Hurst before Royal Hurst attempted to hit a shot towards goal from long range.

73'

Royal Hurst flighted the ball into the opposing half of the field,Brenden Nicolson tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Dyson Blythe jumped above Lovel Ryley, then used his head to clear the ball.

74'

Jaxon Vipond received a yellow card.

75'

Maximillian Hargrave tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he had been pressured by Giles Purcell.

77'

Maximillian Hargrave struck the ball with fury from 30 yards. Giles Purcell didn't read the game well enough to block it.

But Maximillian Hargrave put it just over ... A wasted opportunity.

78'

Ferdinand Sessions tried to pass the ball forward but he overhit the pass as he was under pressure from Ambrose Howland.

82'

Prosper Bunker had a crack from the freekick. But Prosper Bunker put it high and wide.

84'

Maximillian Hargrave tried to dart past Caden Jones but Caden Jones won the ball from Maximillian Hargrave.

85'

Royal Hurst played it confidently past Brenden Nicolson.

Royal Hurst tried to lob the keeper from a distance but Prosper Bunker threw himself in front of the shot.

86'

Saxon Holmes lifted the corner kick into the area but it was cleared by the opposition.

87'

Brenden Nicolson made an attempt to deliver the ball to a team-mate but Jaxon Vipond intercepted but couldn't control the ball.

89'

Caden Jones tried to take the ball past Rudolph Winchester but Caden Jones lost out to Rudolph Winchester.

92'

Corner taken by Russell Page and cut out by the opposition.

93'

Maximillian Hargrave made an attempt to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but Caden Jones got in the way of the ball.

94'

Ambrose Howland used his skill to go past Brenden Nicolson.

Ambrose Howland had the chance to score from medium range but he couldn't withstand Prosper Bunker's pressure.

End Match Rotherham town 0 - 0 Preston athletic