Welcome to the match between Rotherham athletic and Portsmouth united

3'

Johnny Ikin made an attempt to direct the ball to a team-mate but The ball bounced off Israel Strudwick.

4'

The freekick was taken by Julius Christopher. But it was well wide from Julius Christopher.

5'

September Mercer tried to move the ball forward but it was a poor ball as he was under too much pressure from Merrill Mason.

6'

Israel Strudwick escaped from the challenge of Oz Pond and shot a knuckle shot from 30 yards.

But it went just over the bar ... He will have kicked himself for missing that chance.

7'

Oz Pond attempted to loft the ball to a team-mate but it was a poor ball as he was under pressure from Israel Strudwick.

8'

Israel Strudwick shot a knuckle shot from 30 yards but Johnny Ikin got in and cleared the danger.

10'

Granville Ethanson hit the ball forward to Clifford Hanson, Clifford Hanson trapped the ball nicely before Ainsley Bloxam could cut it out.

Clifford Hanson dribbled past Cordell Ellison.

Clifford Hanson tried to play it past Ainsley Bloxam but Ainsley Bloxam cleanly tackled the ball.

12'

Clifford Hanson darted past Ainsley Bloxam.

A low cross was delivered by Clifford Hanson, Cordell Ellison failed to intercept the pass.

Merrill Mason moved onto the ball and hurriedly hit a shot, Wilford Senior wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

Merrill Mason put it clean over the bar ... It was a wasted opportunity.

13'

Israel Strudwick tried to dart past Johnny Ikin but Johnny Ikin won the ball from Israel Strudwick.

14'

September Mercer lifted the ball towards Israel Strudwick in the area, Israel Strudwick brought the ball down well before Merrill Mason could cut it out.

Israel Strudwick found himself in some space and hit a hopeful looking shot. Bradley Quickley failed to block the shot.

But Israel Strudwick sent the ball well over the bar ... He should have hit the target at least.

15'

Israel Strudwick looked to play the ball long to a team-mate but Johnny Ikin got in the way of the ball.

16'

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

17'

Perfectly timed block tackle by Ainsley Bloxam before Clifford Hanson tried to pass the ball.

18'

Cordell Ellison tried to lay it forward to a team-mate but The ball struck Granville Ethanson.

19'

Oz Pond blasted a banana shot from long range. Israel Strudwick approached too late to block it.

But Oz Pond sent the ball well over the bar ... It was a shocking miss.

20'

Cordell Ellison attempted to feed the high ball but he misjudged the pass as he was under too much pressure from Granville Ethanson.

22'

Rian Philips attempted to loft the ball to a team-mate but Granville Ethanson blocked it.

24'

Rian Philips used his skill to go past Granville Ethanson.

Rian Philips escaped from the challenge of Clifford Hanson and flighted the ball towards goal from distance.

the ball went into the net despite of Hamilton Scrivenor's attempts to clear the ball away. ... Vintage strike from Rian Philips !!! GOAL!!! ... He ran over to the fans in celebration !

Rotherham athletic 1 - 0 Portsmouth united

25'

September Mercer played a pinpoint pass to Ainsley Hobbs, Ainsley Hobbs picked up on the ball before Clifford Hanson could reach it.

Ainsley Hobbs tried to knock a long ball forward but he got too much purchase on it as he was under too much pressure from Julius Christopher.

26'

Oz Pond made an attempt to pass the ball to a team-mate but it was a poor ball as he had been pressured by Rian Philips.

28'

Merrill Mason twisted past September Mercer.

Merrill Mason tried an audacious lob from 30 yards. Ainsley Hobbs couldn't reach it.

But Merrill Mason blazed it over the bar ... He should have hit the target at least.

29'

Ainsley Hobbs was outmuscled by Johnny Ikin.

Johnny Ikin laid it forward to Abraham Archer, Abraham Archer took it in his stride before Geffrey Cooke could cut it out.

Abraham Archer made good use of the scissors dribble. As Wilford Senior lost his balance, Abraham Archer dribbled past Wilford Senior.

Abraham Archer tried an audacious shot on goal but Rian Philips removed the danger.

33'

Clifford Hanson made an attempt to pass the ball forward but Ainsley Bloxam came close and blocked it.

34'

Israel Strudwick was outpaced by Johnny Ikin.

Johnny Ikin made an attempt to pass the ball to a team-mate but Geffrey Cooke came close and blocked it.

36'

Merrill Mason made an attempt to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but Ainsley Hobbs came close and blocked it.

37'

Indigo Fairburn picked up Ainsley Hobbs's excellent ball, Julius Christopher couldn't cut out the pass.

Indigo Fairburn took the ball into the opposing half of the field,Merrill Mason stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Larry Rakes had the beating in the air of Royal Spearing, then had a header for a goal.

Hamilton Scrivenor watched it sail harmlessly over ... He should have hit the target at least.

38'

Geffrey Cooke passed the ball perfectly to Israel Strudwick, Oz Pond couldn't reach it.

Geffrey Cooke picked up Israel Strudwick's excellent ball, Johnny Ikin couldn't cut out the pass.

Geffrey Cooke sprinted past Oz Pond.

Geffrey Cooke got free in the penalty area and hit it high and hard towards goal. Bradley Quickley failed to block the shot.

The ball missed to the right of the goal ... It was a terrible miss.

39'

Clifford Hanson played a great ball for Lane Crawford, Lane Crawford took possession of the ball before Cordell Ellison could reach it.

Lane Crawford tried to dart past Ainsley Bloxam but failed.

40'

Johnny Ikin hit towards goal from 30 yards out. Geffrey Cooke didn't read the game well enough to block it.

Deforrest Butts did well to tip it wide.

41'

Julius Christopher tried to pass it high to a team-mate but it was a poor ball as he was under too much pressure from Ainsley Hobbs.

42'

Clifford Hanson took the ball past Ainsley Bloxam.

Clifford Hanson tried to cross the ball low but The ball came off Cordell Ellison.

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47'

Indigo Fairburn was shown a yellow card.

48'

Israel Strudwick dribbled past Oz Pond.

Israel Strudwick lost the ball to Johnny Ikin's block tackle before Israel Strudwick attempted to fire off a shot from medium range.

49'

September Mercer shot a knuckle shot from 30 yards. Julius Christopher failed to block the shot.

But September Mercer sent the ball high into the stands ... It was an epic miss.

50'

September Mercer played a great ball for Ainsley Hobbs, the ball was picked up by Ainsley Hobbs before Julius Christopher could cut it out.

Ainsley Hobbs tried to score from medium range but he was denied space by Merrill Mason.

52'

Merrill Mason made an attempt to pass the ball forward but The ball struck September Mercer.

53'

Clifford Hanson played a great ball for Granville Ethanson, Granville Ethanson took it in his stride before Ainsley Bloxam could cut it out.

Granville Ethanson tried to put the ball across but The ball cannoned off Cordell Ellison.

54'

Cordell Ellison tried to get onto the pass but Clifford Hanson cut it out easily.

55'

Oz Pond directed the ball to Clifford Hanson, Clifford Hanson trapped the ball nicely before Cordell Ellison could intercept.

Clifford Hanson surged past Ainsley Bloxam!.

Clifford Hanson moved the ball forward for Bradley Quickley, Bradley Quickley took it in his stride before Rian Philips could reach it.

Bradley Quickley got free in the penalty area and had a crack at goal. Wilford Senior approached too late to clear the danger.

Deforrest Butts punched the ball clear.

57'

Oz Pond tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but The ball was touched on by Ainsley Bloxam.

58'

Ainsley Hobbs got past Oz Pond.

Ainsley Hobbs tried to get onto the pass but Johnny Ikin showed great composure in intercepting the ball.

59'

Israel Strudwick knocked a lovely ball for Geffrey Cooke, Geffrey Cooke took possession of the ball before Johnny Ikin could intercept.

Geffrey Cooke made an attempt to direct the ball to a team-mate but it was a poor ball as he was under pressure from Oz Pond.

60'

Cordell Ellison tried to dribble past Granville Ethanson but Granville Ethanson took the ball away from Cordell Ellison.

63'

Israel Strudwick fired off a long shot but Oz Pond hoofed the ball clear.

64'

Ainsley Bloxam shielded the ball from Clifford Hanson and struck a long range piledriver!.

But Ainsley Bloxam put it narrowly over ... He should have done a lot better with that chance.

65'

September Mercer picked up Larry Rakes's superb pass, Julius Christopher couldn't reach it.

September Mercer got past Merrill Mason with ease.

September Mercer directed the ball past Royal Spearing to Indigo Fairburn.

Indigo Fairburn found a perfect spot and tried to lob the ball at goal. Bradley Quickley failed to charge down the shot.

Saved in style by Hamilton Scrivenor !.

66'

Block tackle from Oz Pond, easily dispossessing Israel Strudwick before Israel Strudwick attempted to fire off a shot from long range.

67'

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

71'

Larry Rakes played a pinpoint pass to Israel Strudwick, Merrill Mason couldn't cut out the pass.

Israel Strudwick hit towards goal from 25 yards out. Oz Pond approached too late to tackle him.

Hamilton Scrivenor managed to turn it behind.

72'

Johnny Ikin received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Oz Pond, Johnny Ikin picked up on the ball before Israel Strudwick could intercept.

Johnny Ikin played a lovely ball for Abraham Archer, Abraham Archer took possession of the ball before Geffrey Cooke could reach it.

Abraham Archer tried to lay it forward to a team-mate but he misjudged the pass as he had been pressured by Rian Philips.

73'

Israel Strudwick took the ball past Oz Pond.

Israel Strudwick tried to lay it forward to a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he was under pressure from Johnny Ikin.

74'

Israel Strudwick passed along the floor for Geffrey Cooke to pick it up, Geffrey Cooke took it in his stride before Oz Pond could intercept.

Geffrey Cooke made an attempt to deliver the ball to a team-mate but Johnny Ikin got in the way of the ball.

75'

Israel Strudwick attempted to lob the ball forward but Granville Ethanson intercepted but couldn't control the ball.

76'

Indigo Fairburn hit the freekick. The wall deflected the shot and the ball went wide.

78'

September Mercer delivered the ball to Ainsley Hobbs, Ainsley Hobbs latched onto the ball before Julius Christopher could intercept.

Ainsley Hobbs made an attempt to pass the ball to a team-mate but The ball bounced off Merrill Mason.

79'

Johnny Ikin tried to dribble past Israel Strudwick but his possession is lost through a tackle by Israel Strudwick.

80'

Israel Strudwick tried to skip past the challenge of Oz Pond but Oz Pond didn't allow.

81'

Geffrey Cooke made an attempt to move the ball forward but his possession was lost through a tackle by Johnny Ikin.

82'

Cordell Ellison tried to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but he misjudged the pass as he was under too much pressure from Granville Ethanson.

83'

Merrill Mason tried to dribble past Ainsley Hobbs but his possession is lost through a tackle by Ainsley Hobbs.

84'

Oz Pond tried to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but The ball came off Ainsley Bloxam.

85'

September Mercer played a pinpoint pass to Ainsley Hobbs, Ainsley Hobbs took it in his stride before Julius Christopher could reach it.

Ainsley Hobbs got up well to attempt a medium-range overhead kick but Merrill Mason removed the danger.

87'

Cordell Ellison made an attempt to move the ball forward but Clifford Hanson intercepted the pass.

89'

Israel Strudwick tried to dart past Lane Crawford but Israel Strudwick lost the ball to Lane Crawford.

90'

September Mercer made a pass to Ainsley Hobbs, Julius Christopher tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Ainsley Hobbs tried to skip past Merrill Mason but Ainsley Hobbs lost the ball to Merrill Mason.

92'

Johnny Ikin tried to take the ball past Geffrey Cooke but Johnny Ikin lost the ball to Geffrey Cooke.

93'

Oz Pond went across to take the corner but it was cut out easily by the opposition.

End Match Rotherham athletic 1 - 0 Portsmouth united