Welcome to the match between Stoke-on-Trent athletic and Rotherham athletic

1'

Ainsley Hobbs directed the ball to September Mercer, September Mercer picked up on the ball before Algernon Fishman could cut it out.

September Mercer tried to get the ball across but he misjudged the cross as he was under too much pressure from Wynne Barnes.

2'

Wynne Barnes had a go from the freekick. But he hit it not high enough to get over the wall.

3'

Ainsley Bloxam evaded the challenge of Lovel Pearson and shot a hopeful chance from long-range.

Thom Brams was stranded and helpless to save it ... Ainsley Bloxam scored !!! ... He wheeled away in jubilation !

Stoke-on-Trent athletic 0 - 1 Rotherham athletic

8'

Cordell Ellison struck the freekick over the wall. It went just wide by Cordell Ellison.

9'

Ashley Dixon delivered the ball to Martin Rier, Geffrey Cooke couldn't reach it.

Israel Strudwick executed a block tackle on Martin Rier before Martin Rier tried to get onto the pass.

10'

Lovel Pearson played the ball to Vince Wright's feet, Vince Wright trapped the ball nicely before Ainsley Bloxam could cut it out.

Vince Wright squared the ball past Cordell Ellison.

Algernon Fishman let the ball drop before hitting a spectacular half volley but Wilford Senior got in and cleared the danger.

12'

Cordell Ellison played a wonderful ball for Ainsley Bloxam, Ainsley Bloxam took possession of the ball before Lovel Pearson could reach it.

Ainsley Bloxam got up well to attempt a medium-range overhead kick but Vince Wright removed the danger.

13'

Earl Tinker tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but Geffrey Cooke intercepted but couldn't control.

14'

Israel Strudwick hit a speculative long-range shot but Earl Tinker charged down the shot.

15'

Israel Strudwick made an attempt to pass the ball to a team-mate but The ball came off Martin Rier.

16'

Ainsley Hobbs went by the challenge of Algernon Fishman.

Ainsley Hobbs powered past Wynne Barnes!.

Ainsley Hobbs made space for himself and flicked it goalwards. Earl Tinker approached too late to clear the danger.

Thom Brams did well to get his fingertips to the ball and tip it wide.

17'

Ashley Dixon had a go from the freekick. Deforrest Butts was stranded and helpless to save it. ...

Stoke-on-Trent athletic 1 - 1 Rotherham athletic

19'

Israel Strudwick jinked past Wynne Barnes.

Israel Strudwick tried to supply a low cross but Algernon Fishman cut it out easily.

20'

The corner was taken by Wynne Barnes towards the edge of the area.

Rian Philips got above Travis Kirby to win the ball and retained possession.

21'

Ashley Dixon moved the ball forward for Lawrence Hooker, Lawrence Hooker took it in his stride before Geffrey Cooke could reach it.

Lawrence Hooker attempted a cheeky lob from 20 yards but Israel Strudwick got himself between the ball and goal.

25'

Israel Strudwick attempted to lift the ball forward but The ball cannoned off Martin Rier.

26'

Geffrey Cooke tried to twist past Martin Rier but it failed.

27'

Ashley Dixon made a good pass to Martin Rier, Martin Rier latched onto the ball before Israel Strudwick could cut it out.

Martin Rier had shrugged off the challenge of Geffrey Cooke and attempted a cheeky lob from 20 yards.

Deforrest Butts strayed off his line ... Martin Rier scored !!! ... He performed a backflip !!

Stoke-on-Trent athletic 2 - 1 Rotherham athletic

28'

Vince Wright dribbled past Ainsley Bloxam.

Vince Wright had the chance to score from medium range but Cordell Ellison made an excellent last ditch tackle!.

29'

Ainsley Hobbs went across to take the corner but it was cut out easily by the opposition.

30'

Ashley Dixon hit it hard with the outside of his foot from 30 yards but the shot was charged down by Geffrey Cooke.

31'

Cordell Ellison tried to pass it long to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he had been pressured by Lawrence Hooker.

32'

Ashley Dixon played a lovely ball for Martin Rier, Martin Rier picked up on the ball before Geffrey Cooke could intercept.

Martin Rier played a wonderful ball for Lovel Pearson, Israel Strudwick couldn't cut it.

From out wide, Lovel Pearson fired in a curving shot at goal but Wilford Senior cleared the ball from danger.

35'

Israel Strudwick played a pinpoint pass to Geffrey Cooke, Geffrey Cooke latched onto the ball before Martin Rier could cut it out.

Geffrey Cooke tried to take the ball past Ashley Dixon but Geffrey Cooke lost the ball to Ashley Dixon.

37'

Vince Wright tried to take the ball past Ainsley Bloxam but Ainsley Bloxam blocked Vince Wright in a good, clean tackle.

38'

September Mercer twisted past Algernon Fishman.

September Mercer tried to curl one in from long range. Wynne Barnes approached too late to block it.

But September Mercer struck the ball wide ... He's kicked himself for missing that chance.

45'

Perfectly timed block tackle by Martin Rier before Geffrey Cooke attempted to pass the ball.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The teams went in for their half-time break which Stoke-on-Trent athletic took the lead.Stoke-on-Trent athletic maintained 47% of possession and 53% for Rotherham athletic. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

47'

Rian Philips knocked a lovely ball for Israel Strudwick, Israel Strudwick took it in his stride before Martin Rier could cut it out.

Israel Strudwick evaded the challenge of Ashley Dixon and flighted the ball towards goal from distance.

Thom Brams failed to save the ball ... Israel Strudwick scored a fabulous goal !!! ... He was delighted !

Stoke-on-Trent athletic 2 - 2 Rotherham athletic

49'

Israel Strudwick made an attempt to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but he misjudged the pass as he was under pressure from Martin Rier.

50'

Cordell Ellison looked to play the ball long to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he was under too much pressure from Vince Wright.

52'

Cordell Ellison tried to play a long ball but it was well intercepted by Lovel Pearson.

54'

Lovel Pearson passed along the floor for Wynne Barnes to pick it up, the ball was picked up by Wynne Barnes before Ainsley Hobbs could cut it out.

Wynne Barnes found an opportunity to score from medium range but he was denied space by September Mercer.

58'

Israel Strudwick attempted to feed the high ball but Martin Rier did well to pick out and intercept that pass.

59'

Israel Strudwick tried to feed the high ball but he misjudged the pass as he was under pressure from Martin Rier.

60'

Wilford Senior was forced to come off through injury.

Buster Bass came on for the injured Wilford Senior.

61'

Pass by Ainsley Hobbs to September Mercer, September Mercer trapped the ball nicely before Algernon Fishman could cut it out.

September Mercer had little in the way of options and elected to try a long-range chip. Wynne Barnes approached too late to block it.

Thom Brams watched it sail harmlessly over ... It was an unbelievable miss.

63'

Lovel Pearson could not stop a confident Cordell Ellison going past him.

Cordell Ellison hit towards goal from 25 yards out but Vince Wright managed to block the shot.

64'

Vince Wright stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but Cordell Ellison got in the way of the ball.

65'

Geffrey Cooke received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Israel Strudwick, Martin Rier failed to reach the ball.

Geffrey Cooke directed the ball nicely to Indigo Fairburn, Indigo Fairburn latched onto the ball before Ashley Dixon could intercept.

Indigo Fairburn tried an audacious shot on goal but Earl Tinker managed to block the shot.

67'

Vince Wright passed the ball to Lawrence Hooker, Lawrence Hooker trapped the ball nicely before Cordell Ellison could reach it.

Lawrence Hooker tried to get past Ainsley Bloxam but Ainsley Bloxam blocked Lawrence Hooker in a good, clean tackle.

68'

Brock Tinker played a wonderful ball for Ashley Dixon, Geffrey Cooke stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Ashley Dixon tried his luck with a long range chip. Israel Strudwick didn't read the game well enough to block it.

But Ashley Dixon effort went inches wide ... He should never have missed that one.

69'

Wynne Barnes skipped easily past Ainsley Hobbs.

Wynne Barnes tried to deliver the ball in from wide but September Mercer showed great composure in intercepted the ball.

71'

Ainsley Hobbs received the ball which was passed wonderfully by September Mercer, Ainsley Hobbs latched onto the ball before Algernon Fishman could intercept.

Whilst still some way from goal, Ainsley Hobbs tried to lob the keeper but Wynne Barnes charged down the shot.

72'

Ashley Dixon tried to dart past Geffrey Cooke but Geffrey Cooke didn't allow.

73'

Israel Strudwick shot from 30 yards but Earl Tinker threw himself in front of the shot.

75'

Ashley Dixon lifted the ball ahead of Travis Kirby, Travis Kirby brought the ball down well before Ainsley Hobbs could intercept.

Travis Kirby found himself with plenty of time and chipped the ball goalwards. Buster Bass wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

But Travis Kirby sent it wide of the goal ... He should have hit the target at least.

76'

Lovel Pearson darted past Ainsley Bloxam.

Cordell Ellison executed a block tackle on Lovel Pearson before Lovel Pearson attempted to deliver the ball.

77'

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

79'

Algernon Fishman tried to use his skill to go past September Mercer but his possession is lost through a tackle by September Mercer.

82'

Vince Wright tried to hit a long ball forward but it was a poor ball as he was under too much pressure from Ainsley Bloxam.

83'

Israel Strudwick had the strength to hold off Martin Rier.

Israel Strudwick tried his luck with a medium range chip but Ashley Dixon removed the danger.

84'

The referee reached into his pocket and showed a yellow card to Martin Rier.

The corner was taken by September Mercer towards the edge of the area.

Rian Philips challenged Lawrence Hooker for a heading, then headed the ball forward.

Buster Bass had the chance to score but he was under too much pressure from Earl Tinker .

85'

Ashley Dixon found a chance to score from long range but Geffrey Cooke had done enough to put him off.

86'

Ainsley Hobbs played a perfect pass for Cordell Ellison, Algernon Fishman tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Cordell Ellison hit it hard with the outside of his foot from distance but Wynne Barnes scrambled the ball away.

87'

Poor corner kick by Lawrence Hooker. He sent the corner straight to the opposition.

88'

Pass by Vince Wright to Lovel Pearson, Cordell Ellison couldn't cut out the pass.

Lovel Pearson made an attempt to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but The ball came off Ainsley Bloxam.

89'

Ainsley Bloxam picked up Cordell Ellison's excellent ball, Vince Wright couldn't cut it.

Ainsley Bloxam hit a crashing drive from a distance but the shot cannoned off Lovel Pearson.

93'

Ashley Dixon twisted past Geffrey Cooke.

Ashley Dixon made an attempt to move the ball forward but Israel Strudwick read the game well to intercept the ball.

End Match Stoke-on-Trent athletic 2 - 2 Rotherham athletic