Rotherham United vs Norwich City, 2018-19 English League Championship, Regular Season
· English League ChampionshipAbout
Rotherham United are hosting Norwich City
at AESSEAL New York Stadium, Rotherham, England, starting on
. The match is a part of the English League Championship.
Match Timeline
- 0': First Half begins.
- 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
- 2': Attempt missed. Michael Smith (Rotherham United) right footed shot from the left side of the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Billy Jones with a headed pass.
- 4': Attempt missed. Ben Wiles (Rotherham United) right footed shot from outside the box is too high. Assisted by Anthony Forde.
- 6': Foul by Semi Ajayi (Rotherham United).
- 6': Jamal Lewis (Norwich City) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 8': Attempt saved. Joe Newell (Rotherham United) left footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Billy Jones.
- 8': Foul by Joe Newell (Rotherham United).
- 8': Kenny McLean (Norwich City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 9': Foul by Onel Hernández (Norwich City).
- 9': Joe Newell (Rotherham United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 11': Foul by Matt Crooks (Rotherham United).
- 11': Marco Stiepermann (Norwich City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 12': Attempt missed. Michael Smith (Rotherham United) header from the centre of the box is close, but misses the top right corner. Assisted by Joe Newell.
- 14': Corner, Norwich City. Conceded by Michael Ihiekwe.
- 14': Foul by Tom Trybull (Norwich City).
- 14': Joe Newell (Rotherham United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 15': Attempt saved. Richard Wood (Rotherham United) header from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Joe Newell.
- 16': Foul by Michael Ihiekwe (Rotherham United).
- 16': Marco Stiepermann (Norwich City) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 17': Michael Ihiekwe (Rotherham United) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 23': Attempt saved. Joe Newell (Rotherham United) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Michael Smith with a headed pass.
- 24': Emiliano Buendía (Norwich City) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 24': Foul by Semi Ajayi (Rotherham United).
- 25': Attempt blocked. Marco Stiepermann (Norwich City) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Maximillian Aarons.
- 26': Corner, Norwich City. Conceded by Billy Jones.
- 26': Foul by Anthony Forde (Rotherham United).
- 26': Jamal Lewis (Norwich City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 29': Emiliano Buendía (Norwich City) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 29': Foul by Billy Jones (Rotherham United).
- 29': Billy Jones (Rotherham United) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 31': Attempt blocked. Joe Newell (Rotherham United) left footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Billy Jones.
- 34': Corner, Norwich City. Conceded by Billy Jones.
- 35': Attempt blocked. Onel Hernández (Norwich City) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
- 35': Attempt missed. Teemu Pukki (Norwich City) left footed shot from a difficult angle on the right is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Emiliano Buendía following a corner.
- 36': Attempt missed. Ben Wiles (Rotherham United) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Billy Jones.
- 37': Attempt missed. Onel Hernández (Norwich City) right footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Maximillian Aarons with a cross.
- 41': Offside, Norwich City. Emiliano Buendía tries a through ball, but Marco Stiepermann is caught offside.
- 43': Delay in match Emiliano Buendía (Norwich City) because of an injury.
- 44': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 45': Goal! Rotherham United 0, Norwich City 1. Kenny McLean (Norwich City) right footed shot from the right side of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Teemu Pukki.
- 45'+3': First Half ends, Rotherham United 0, Norwich City 1.
- 45': Second Half begins Rotherham United 0, Norwich City 1.
- 47': Offside, Norwich City. Marco Stiepermann tries a through ball, but Jamal Lewis is caught offside.
- 47': Emiliano Buendía (Norwich City) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 47': Foul by Richard Wood (Rotherham United).
- 49': Attempt blocked. Semi Ajayi (Rotherham United) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Joe Newell.
- 49': Corner, Rotherham United. Conceded by Christoph Zimmermann.
- 50': Ben Wiles (Rotherham United) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 50': Foul by Maximillian Aarons (Norwich City).
- 51': Attempt saved. Billy Jones (Rotherham United) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top centre of the goal. Assisted by Ben Wiles.
- 52': Goal! Rotherham United 1, Norwich City 1. Semi Ajayi (Rotherham United) right footed shot from outside the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Ben Wiles.
- 54': Attempt missed. Teemu Pukki (Norwich City) left footed shot from very close range misses to the left. Assisted by Maximillian Aarons.
- 56': Corner, Norwich City. Conceded by Billy Jones.
- 57': Goal! Rotherham United 1, Norwich City 2. Ben Godfrey (Norwich City) header from the left side of the six yard box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Kenny McLean with a cross following a corner.
- 62': Substitution, Rotherham United. Richard Towell replaces Matt Crooks.
- 62': Substitution, Rotherham United. Jon Taylor replaces Anthony Forde.
- 64': Foul by Marco Stiepermann (Norwich City).
- 64': Joe Newell (Rotherham United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 64': Marco Stiepermann (Norwich City) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 65': Corner, Rotherham United. Conceded by Christoph Zimmermann.
- 66': Offside, Rotherham United. Ben Wiles tries a through ball, but Richard Wood is caught offside.
- 67': Corner, Rotherham United. Conceded by Maximillian Aarons.
- 68': Attempt blocked. Michael Ihiekwe (Rotherham United) header from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Joe Newell with a cross.
- 68': Emiliano Buendía (Norwich City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 68': Foul by Billy Jones (Rotherham United).
- 69': Foul by Michael Smith (Rotherham United).
- 69': Kenny McLean (Norwich City) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 69': Corner, Norwich City. Conceded by Zak Vyner.
- 70': Attempt missed. Kenny McLean (Norwich City) left footed shot from the left side of the six yard box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Emiliano Buendía with a cross following a corner.
- 71': Emiliano Buendía (Norwich City) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 71': Foul by Michael Smith (Rotherham United).
- 74': Attempt missed. Ben Wiles (Rotherham United) right footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Michael Smith.
- 78': Attempt missed. Emiliano Buendía (Norwich City) right footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Onel Hernández.
- 79': Attempt saved. Teemu Pukki (Norwich City) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Marco Stiepermann.
- 79': Billy Jones (Rotherham United) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 79': Foul by Emiliano Buendía (Norwich City).
- 81': Attempt saved. Onel Hernández (Norwich City) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Emiliano Buendía.
- 82': Christoph Zimmermann (Norwich City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 82': Foul by Joe Newell (Rotherham United).
- 82': Ben Wiles (Rotherham United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 82': Foul by Kenny McLean (Norwich City).
- 83': Substitution, Rotherham United. Jerry Yates replaces Richard Wood.
- 86': Attempt blocked. Emiliano Buendía (Norwich City) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Teemu Pukki.
- 86': Foul by Emiliano Buendía (Norwich City).
- 86': Jerry Yates (Rotherham United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 88': Maximillian Aarons (Norwich City) is shown the yellow card.
- 89': Emiliano Buendía (Norwich City) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 89': Foul by Semi Ajayi (Rotherham United).
- 90': Substitution, Norwich City. Jordan Rhodes replaces Teemu Pukki.
- 90': Attempt missed. Tom Trybull (Norwich City) right footed shot from very close range misses to the left. Assisted by Emiliano Buendía with a cross following a set piece situation.
- 90'+1': Substitution, Norwich City. Timm Klose replaces Onel Hernández.
- 90'+2': Substitution, Norwich City. Mario Vrancic replaces Emiliano Buendía.
- 90'+3': Corner, Rotherham United. Conceded by Timm Klose.
- 90'+3': Corner, Norwich City. Conceded by Jon Taylor.
- 90'+5': Match ends, Rotherham United 1, Norwich City 2.
- 90'+5': Second Half ends, Rotherham United 1, Norwich City 2.
Statistics
 NOR |
ROT |
|
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Fouls | 13 |
| 2 | Yellow Cards | 2 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 2 | Offsides | 1 |
| 6 | Corner Kicks | 4 |
| 4 | Saves | 2 |
| 62 | Possession | 38 |
| 13 | SHOTS | 13 |
| 4 | ON GOAL | 5 |
| 0.3 | On Target % | 0.4 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 388 | Accurate Passes | 203 |
| 506 | Passes | 308 |
| 0.8 | Pass Completion % | 0.7 |
| 4 | Accurate Crosses | 4 |
| 17 | Crosses | 15 |
| 0.2 | Cross % | 0.3 |
| 72 | Long Balls | 71 |
| 29 | Accurate Long Balls | 23 |
| 0.4 | Long Balls % | 0.3 |
| 3 | Blocked Shots | 3 |
| 10 | Effective Tackles | 12 |
| 23 | Tackles | 18 |
| 0.4 | Tackle % | 0.7 |
| 7 | Interceptions | 13 |
| 25 | Effective Clearances | 21 |
| 25 | Clearances | 21 |
Game Information
Competition: English League Championship
Venue: AESSEAL New York Stadium
Location: Rotherham, England
Attendance: 11,026
Venue: AESSEAL New York Stadium
Location: Rotherham, England
Attendance: 11,026
EFL Championship Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Millwall | 2 | +5 | 6 |
| 2 | West Bromwich Albion | 2 | +3 | 6 |
| 3 | Charlton Athletic | 2 | +2 | 6 |
| 4 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | 2 | +2 | 4 |
Line-Ups
Rotherham United (4-1-4-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Marek Rodák (GK) |
| 6 | Richard Wood |
| 20 | Michael Ihiekwe  |
| 5 | Semi Ajayi |
| 28 | Billy Jones |
| 2 | Zak Vyner |
| 17 | Matt Crooks |
| 25 | Ben Wiles |
| 22 | Joe Newell |
| 7 | Anthony Forde |
| 24 | Michael Smith |
Norwich City (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Tim Krul (GK) |
| 4 | Ben Godfrey |
| 6 | Christoph Zimmerman |
| 12 | Jamal Lewis |
| 37 | Max Aarons |
| 18 | Marco Stiepermann |
| 23 | Kenny McLean |
| 19 | Tom Trybull |
| 22 | Teemu Pukki |
| 25 | Onel Hernández |
| 17 | Emiliano Buendía |
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