Welcome to the match between Stoke-on-Trent united and Rotherham rangers

1'

Nicky Gardiner tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but Aidan Ledford had no problem in intercepting the ball.

2'

Sheldon Patrick blocked Eric Fairclough in a good, clean tackle before Eric Fairclough could pass the ball.

3'

Noel Pierson made a good pass to Donny Clayton, Donny Clayton picked up on the ball before Eric Fairclough could reach it.

Donny Clayton tried to loft the ball to a team-mate but he misjudged the pass as he was under pressure from Dorian Ryers.

4'

The freekick was taken by Oliver Parker. But it hit the wall.

6'

Donny Clayton tried to feed the high ball but he got too much purchase on it as he was under pressure from Tyron Boyce.

7'

Donny Clayton made an attempt to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but it was a poor ball as he had been pressured by Dorian Ryers.

8'

Tucker Bateson was shown a yellow card.

9'

Chet Hope hit the ball forward to Clair Oakley, Clair Oakley picked up on the ball before Oliver Parker could intercept.

Clair Oakley whipped in a float cross, Marlin Slater stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Cree Foster got to the ball ahead of Bryson Pickering and the ball was cleared.

10'

Marlin Slater tried to hit it long to a team-mate but The ball ricocheted off Chet Hope.

11'

Caleb Pickering lifted the corner into the area from the corner kick.

Clair Oakley won the aerial challenge against Cree Foster, then flicked the ball forward.

Wayland Dyer found a perfect spot and smashed the ball towards the top corner. Sheldon Patrick approached too late to block it.

But Wayland Dyer put it wide of the goal ... It was a poor effort from Wayland Dyer. He was lacking match sharpness.

12'

Donny Clayton surged past Chet Hope!.

Donny Clayton tried to hit it long to a team-mate but Dorian Ryers had no problem in intercepting the ball.

14'

Dorian Ryers directed the ball to Bryson Pickering, Rhett Frank tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Freddie Speight picked up Bryson Pickering's superb pass, Aidan Ledford missed his interception.

Freddie Speight tried to square the ball from the wing but Rhett Frank closed in and intercepted the ball.

16'

Rhett Frank sent the corner kick straight to the opposition.

18'

Pass by Donny Clayton to Noel Pierson, Noel Pierson trapped the ball nicely before Dorian Ryers could intercept.

Noel Pierson delivered the ball to Rhett Frank, Rhett Frank took possession of the ball before Eric Fairclough could cut it out.

Rhett Frank played a wonderful ball for Donny Clayton, Donny Clayton latched onto the ball before Clair Oakley could intercept.

Donny Clayton played a pinpoint pass to Sheldon Patrick, Sheldon Patrick latched onto the ball before Tyron Boyce could intercept.

Sheldon Patrick had a great opportunity to score but Clair Oakley made an excellent last ditch tackle!.

20'

Freddie Speight played a perfect pass for Nicky Gardiner, Nicky Gardiner latched onto the ball before Aidan Ledford could reach it.

Nicky Gardiner tried to send in a float cross but Rhett Frank came close and blocked it.

21'

Marlin Slater played a wonderful ball for Rhett Frank, Caleb Pickering tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Rhett Frank twisted past Chet Hope.

Rhett Frank attempted a thunderous drive! but Clair Oakley made the clearance.

23'

Donny Clayton skipped easily past Dorian Ryers.

Eric Fairclough was outmuscled by Donny Clayton.

Donny Clayton tried an optimistic effort at goal but the shot was blocked by Clair Oakley.

24'

Eric Fairclough faked a shot before cutting Zander Tasker in a different direction.

Eric Fairclough hit the ball from medium range. Noel Pierson didn't read the game well enough to block it.

Good save by Milburn Lowry who held the ball well.

26'

Aidan Ledford directed the ball nicely to Rhett Frank, Rhett Frank latched onto the ball before Nicky Gardiner could intercept.

Rhett Frank dribbled past Freddie Speight.

Donny Clayton received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Rhett Frank, Clair Oakley missed his interception.

Tyron Boyce block tackled Donny Clayton before Donny Clayton could pass the ball.

27'

Chet Hope took the ball into the opposing half of the field,Aidan Ledford couldn't cut out the pass.

Cree Foster jumped above Bryson Pickering, then headed clear the danger.

28'

Aidan Ledford delivered the ball to Rhett Frank, Nicky Gardiner failed to reach the ball.

Rhett Frank laid it forward to Aidan Ledford, Aidan Ledford trapped the ball nicely before Freddie Speight could intercept.

Aidan Ledford tried to whip in a float cross but Nicky Gardiner cut out the cross.

29'

Donny Clayton lifted the corner kick into the area but it was cleared by the opposition.

32'

Eric Fairclough moved the ball forward for Dorian Ryers, Noel Pierson couldn't cut out the pass.

Dorian Ryers tried his luck from a distance. Donny Clayton failed to block the shot.

Milburn Lowry had no chance ... Dorian Ryers scored an excellent goal !!! ... He danced around the corner flag with his teammates !

Stoke-on-Trent united 0 - 1 Rotherham rangers

34'

Donny Clayton directed the ball to Noel Pierson, Noel Pierson latched onto the ball before Dorian Ryers could intercept.

Pass by Noel Pierson to Donny Clayton, Donny Clayton took possession of the ball before Eric Fairclough could intercept.

Donny Clayton blasted the ball towards the top corner from a distance. Dorian Ryers failed to block the shot.

Terry Keys watched it sail harmlessly over ... It was a poor effort from Donny Clayton. He was lacking match sharpness.

35'

Eric Fairclough played the ball into the area,Noel Pierson missed his interception.

Wayland Dyer jumped with Cree Foster and won the ball, then performed a glancing header for the goal.

Milburn Lowry was caught in no man's land ... Wayland Dyer scored the goal his performance deserved !!! ... He was delighted !

Stoke-on-Trent united 0 - 2 Rotherham rangers

38'

Dorian Ryers moved the ball forward for Eric Fairclough, Eric Fairclough took it in his stride before Noel Pierson could reach it.

Eric Fairclough played a great ball for Wayland Dyer, Wayland Dyer took possession of the ball before Donny Clayton could intercept.

Good play by Wayland Dyer in making himself some space and fired in a shot at goal. Sheldon Patrick approached too late to block it.

But it went over the bar ... It was a poor miss from Wayland Dyer. He looked like he was short of match practice.

42'

Donny Clayton made a pass to Noel Pierson, Noel Pierson latched onto the ball before Dorian Ryers could reach it.

Noel Pierson chipped the ball toward Tucker Bateson, Eric Fairclough couldn't reach it.

Tucker Bateson was able to make space and struck it. Tyron Boyce failed to charge down the shot.

Terry Keys was in a good position and saved it.

43'

Eric Fairclough tried to lay it forward to a team-mate but Noel Pierson got in the way of the ball.

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47'

Caleb Pickering moved the ball forward for Eric Fairclough, Eric Fairclough picked up on the ball before Noel Pierson could cut it out.

Eric Fairclough hit towards goal from 25 yards out but Donny Clayton got himself between the ball and goal.

48'

Donny Clayton skipped past the challenge of Dorian Ryers.

Donny Clayton had little in the way of options and elected to try a medium-range chip but Eric Fairclough blocked the shot.

49'

Rhett Frank went across to take the corner but it was cut out easily by the opposition.

51'

Donny Clayton tried to lob the ball forward but he overhit the pass as he was under pressure from Dorian Ryers.

52'

Eric Fairclough looked to play the ball high to Bryson Pickering, Bryson Pickering brought the ball under control superbly before Donny Clayton could intercept.

Bryson Pickering tried to dart past Sheldon Patrick but Bryson Pickering lost the ball to Sheldon Patrick's block tackle.

53'

Tucker Bateson tried an audacious lob from 30 yards but Nicky Gardiner got himself between the ball and goal.

54'

Freddie Speight struck the ball with fury from 30 yards but Rhett Frank cleared the ball from danger.

55'

Freddie Speight searched out Chet Hope with a high ball, Chet Hope took an excellent first touch before Oliver Parker could reach it.

Chet Hope hit a fierce shot past Cree Foster.

But Chet Hope couldn't direct it goalwards ... He should have hit the target at least.

56'

Dorian Ryers tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but Noel Pierson found himself in the way of the ball.

57'

Aidan Ledford blasted a banana shot from long range. Nicky Gardiner didn't read the game well enough to block it.

The ball went high into the stand behind the goal ... He hung his head in shame for missing what was such an easy chance.

59'

Eric Fairclough attempted to play a long ball but it was a poor ball as he was under pressure from Donny Clayton.

60'

Caleb Pickering played a wonderful ball for Eric Fairclough, Eric Fairclough picked up on the ball before Oliver Parker could intercept.

Eric Fairclough escaped from the challenge of Marlin Slater and struck a medium range piledriver.

But Eric Fairclough couldn't get it on target ... It was a poor effort from Eric Fairclough. He was lacking match sharpness.

61'

Donny Clayton received a yellow card.

Freddie Speight put some curve on the shot from long range. Rhett Frank failed to charge down the shot.

But it was well wide of the goal ... It was a shocking miss.

63'

Donny Clayton tried an audacious lob from 30 yards but Dorian Ryers made the clearance.

65'

Freddie Speight tried to hit a long ball forward but Rhett Frank found himself in the way of the ball.

66'

Clair Oakley made an attempt to pass the ball forward but he overhit the pass as he had been pressured by Marlin Slater.

67'

Chet Hope faked a pass then cut Marlin Slater in a different direction.

From medium range, Chet Hope bent the ball towards goal. Oliver Parker wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

Chet Hope struck it just over the bar ... It looked a certain goal, he really should have hit the back of the net.

69'

Eric Fairclough attempted to play a long ball but Noel Pierson found himself in the way of the ball.

70'

Aidan Ledford made an attempt to direct the ball to a team-mate but Wayland Dyer intercepted but couldn't control.

71'

Aidan Ledford made a pass to Rhett Frank, Rhett Frank trapped the ball nicely before Nicky Gardiner could intercept.

Rhett Frank supplied a float cross, Freddie Speight couldn't cut out the pass.

Tucker Bateson rose bravely above Tyron Boyce to win the ball, then made an attacking header.

Tucker Bateson got it all wrong sending the ball harmlessly over the bar ... It was an unbelievable miss.

72'

Chet Hope stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but The ball ricocheted off Marlin Slater.

73'

Aidan Ledford turned on the ball to leave Nicky Gardiner standing.

Aidan Ledford tried to supply a float cross but it was intercepted by Freddie Speight.

74'

Eric Fairclough made an attempt to move the ball forward but Donny Clayton closed in and intercepted the ball.

77'

Marlin Slater laid it forward to Aidan Ledford, Nicky Gardiner failed to reach the ball.

Aidan Ledford fired off a medium-ranged shot but Freddie Speight cleared the ball to safety.

78'

Oliver Parker blocked Chet Hope in a good, clean tackle before Chet Hope attempted to hit a shot towards goal from long range.

79'

Eric Fairclough sprinted to escape from Noel Pierson.

Eric Fairclough tried to dart past Donny Clayton but Donny Clayton blocked Eric Fairclough.

80'

Freddie Speight tried to play it past Aidan Ledford but Aidan Ledford nicked the ball from the toes of Freddie Speight.

82'

Chet Hope passed the ball to Caleb Pickering, Caleb Pickering took it in his stride before Oliver Parker could reach it.

Caleb Pickering shot a hopeful chance from medium-range but the shot was charged down by Marlin Slater.

85'

Wayland Dyer picked up Caleb Pickering's superb pass, Rhett Frank failed to reach the ball.

Wayland Dyer held up the ball, evading the challenge of Aidan Ledford and bent the ball towards goal from 20 yards.

Brilliantly saved by Milburn Lowry!.

86'

Donny Clayton hit the ball forward to Oliver Parker, Oliver Parker trapped the ball nicely before Dorian Ryers could reach it.

Oliver Parker played a great ball for Tucker Bateson, the ball was picked up by Tucker Bateson before Eric Fairclough could cut it out.

Tucker Bateson found a gap and struck the ball with fury. Clair Oakley failed to block the shot.

But Tucker Bateson sent the ball high into the stands ... It was a poor miss from Tucker Bateson. He looked like he was short of match practice.

87'

Eric Fairclough attempted to lob the ball forward but it was a poor ball as he was under pressure from Donny Clayton.

88'

Freddie Speight lofted the ball high towards Wayland Dyer, Wayland Dyer brought the ball under control superbly before Rhett Frank could reach it.

Caleb Pickering picked up Wayland Dyer's superb pass, Sheldon Patrick missed his interception.

Caleb Pickering found himself in some space and chipped the ball goalwards. Cree Foster wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

Milburn Lowry was in a good position and saved it.

89'

Donny Clayton tried to dribble past Dorian Ryers but failed.

90'

Aidan Ledford moved the ball forward for Rhett Frank, Rhett Frank took possession of the ball before Nicky Gardiner could reach it.

Rhett Frank tried to supply a low cross but he overhit the cross as he was under pressure from Freddie Speight.

94'

Rhett Frank had a go from the freekick. Rhett Frank put it horribly wide.

End Match Stoke-on-Trent united 0 - 2 Rotherham rangers