Welcome to the match between Walsall wanderers and Rotherham villa

1'

Esmé Victor tried to skip past the challenge of Chance Steed but Chance Steed blocked Esmé Victor.

2'

Duane Blake tried to dribble past Andy Longstaff but Andy Longstaff denied.

3'

Pearl Fairchild blocked Abraham Vance in a good, clean tackle before Abraham Vance tried to pass the ball.

4'

Nic Pearson delivered the ball to Chance Steed, Chance Steed picked up on the ball before Carol Symons could intercept.

Chance Steed flicked the ball over Esmé Victor's head !.

Chance Steed tried to score but he was under too much pressure from Ezra Wragge .

7'

Corner taken by Hyram Myers and cut out by the opposition.

8'

Abraham Vance lifted the ball towards Rocky Wakefield in the area, Rocky Wakefield brought the ball down well before Chance Steed could reach it.

Rocky Wakefield got free in the penalty area and tried an audacious shot on goal. Elsdon Christinsen approached too late to block it.

Rocky Wakefield's shot looked destined for the net, but it went just over ... A real chance wasted.

9'

Carol Symons played a high ball forward for Russell Holmwood to run onto, Russell Holmwood took an excellent first touch before Chance Steed could intercept.

Russell Holmwood played a pinpoint pass to Duane Blake, Harrison Hackett failed to reach the ball.

Duane Blake tried to lay it forward to a team-mate but Elsdon Christinsen showed great composure in intercepting the ball.

10'

Andy Longstaff tried to jink past Duane Blake but his possession is lost through a tackle by Duane Blake.

11'

Andy Longstaff made an attempt to pass the ball forward but Duane Blake intercepted but couldn't control the ball.

12'

Harrison Hackett made an attempt to move the ball forward but he misjudged the pass as he was under pressure from Carol Symons.

13'

Andy Longstaff tried to hit a long ball forward but he overhit the pass as he was under pressure from Ezra Wragge.

14'

Abraham Vance was shown a yellow card.

15'

The referee reached into his pocket and showed a yellow card to Pearl Fairchild.

Andy Longstaff tried to get onto the pass but Duane Blake made it first to the ball and intercepted.

17'

Esmé Victor gave the corner straight to the opposition.

18'

Nic Pearson attempted to feed the high ball but he got too much purchase on it as he was under too much pressure from Carol Symons.

19'

Duane Blake tried to get past Harrison Akers but Harrison Akers succesfully won the ball from Duane Blake.

21'

Aydan Watson hit the ball forward to Nic Pearson, Nic Pearson latched onto the ball before Carol Symons could reach it.

Nic Pearson tried a medium range effort. Esmé Victor couldn't reach it.

Shelby Curtis saved and held the ball.

26'

Pass by Lanny Arterberry to Hyram Myers, Hyram Myers latched onto the ball before Isaiah Bates could intercept.

Hyram Myers tried to whip in a float cross but Pearl Fairchild intercepted but couldn't control the ball.

27'

Nic Pearson tried to hit it long to a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he was under pressure from Carol Symons.

30'

Pearl Fairchild tried for goal from the freekick. The shot was blocked by the wall.

33'

Andy Longstaff made good use of the scissors dribble. As Duane Blake lost his balance, Andy Longstaff dribbled past Duane Blake.

Andy Longstaff tried to centre the ball but Lanny Arterberry closed in and intercepted the ball.

34'

Abraham Vance directed the ball nicely to Cass Beck, Cass Beck took it in his stride before Isaiah Bates could cut it out.

Cass Beck delivered a low cross, Pearl Fairchild couldn't cut it.

Lanny Arterberry aimed a one touch pass to his left . The ball evaded Harrison Hackett.

36'

Andy Longstaff used his skill to go past Lanny Arterberry.

Andy Longstaff got the float cross in from the wing, Duane Blake couldn't cut it.

Isaiah Bates won the aerial challenge against Russell Holmwood, then cushioned a headed pass.

Harrison Hackett played a pinpoint pass to Elsdon Christinsen, Elsdon Christinsen latched onto the ball before Ezra Wragge could cut it out.

Elsdon Christinsen passed the ball to Harrison Akers, Harrison Akers trapped the ball nicely before Russell Holmwood could reach it.

Harrison Akers blasted the ball towards the top corner but Ezra Wragge removed the danger.

37'

Nic Pearson hit a fierce shot from 40 yards. Carol Symons couldn't reach it.

But Nic Pearson sent it wide of the goal ... It was a poor effort from Nic Pearson. He was lacking match sharpness.

38'

Cass Beck picked up Abraham Vance's superb pass, Isaiah Bates missed his interception.

Cass Beck showed Pearl Fairchild a clean set of heels.

Cass Beck attempted to lob the ball goalwards but Elsdon Christinsen got in and cleared the danger.

39'

Esmé Victor played the ball to Duane Blake's feet, Nic Pearson couldn't reach it.

Duane Blake curled the ball in at goal from distance. Chance Steed approached too late to clear the danger.

Tobias Martins had no chance of stopping the ball ... Duane Blake scored a great goal !!! ... The fans were ecstatic !

Walsall wanderers 0 - 1 Rotherham villa

41'

Abraham Vance moved the ball forward for Russell Holmwood, Russell Holmwood trapped the ball nicely before Pearl Fairchild could cut it out.

Russell Holmwood tried to centre the ball but Isaiah Bates intercepted the cross.

43'

Lanny Arterberry tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but it was well intercepted by Harrison Akers.

44'

Esmé Victor tried to dribble past Chance Steed but Chance Steed cleanly tackled the ball.

45'

Pearl Fairchild skipped easily past the challenge of Cass Beck.

Pearl Fairchild put a float cross , Abraham Vance stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Carran Mayer jumped above Ezra Wragge, then headed the ball forward.

Harrison Akers hit a fierce shot but the shot was charged down by Russell Holmwood.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The referee blew for the end of the half which Walsall wanderers were unfortunate to go in behind.Walsall wanderers had 49% possession in the match, while Rotherham villa had 51%. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

46'

Nic Pearson tried to chip the ball forward but The ball cannoned off Carol Symons.

47'

Esmé Victor made a good pass to Carol Symons, Carol Symons latched onto the ball before Chance Steed could cut it out.

Carol Symons had a great opportunity to score from long range but he couldn't escape the attentions of Nic Pearson.

48'

Abraham Vance tried to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but The ball cannoned off Isaiah Bates.

49'

Nic Pearson turned with the ball past Duane Blake.

Nic Pearson tried to supply a low cross but Lanny Arterberry made it first to the ball and intercepted.

50'

Russell Holmwood tried to lift the ball forward but Andy Longstaff cut it out easily.

54'

Isaiah Bates attempted to loft the ball to a team-mate but Abraham Vance coolly intercepted the pass.

58'

Pearl Fairchild attempted to play a long ball but he overhit the pass as he was under pressure from Esmé Victor.

59'

Chance Steed hit the freekick. It went just wide by Chance Steed.

60'

Andy Longstaff tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but Duane Blake had no problem in intercepting the ball.

61'

Abraham Vance played a pinpoint pass to Cass Beck, Cass Beck trapped the ball nicely before Pearl Fairchild could reach it.

Cass Beck tried to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but he misjudged the pass as he had been pressured by Isaiah Bates.

62'

Isaiah Bates tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but Cass Beck got in the way of the ball.

63'

Abraham Vance flighted the ball into the opposing half of the field,Isaiah Bates couldn't reach it.

Duane Blake connected with a diving header for a goal but Harrison Hackett headed the ball to safety.

65'

Duane Blake made an attempt to move the ball forward but he overhit the pass as he was under pressure from Chance Steed.

66'

Rocky Wakefield received a yellow card.

67'

Lanny Arterberry passed it long to Rocky Wakefield, Harrison Akers failed to intercept the pass.

Rocky Wakefield stepped away from Harrison Hackett and flicked it goalwards.

Tobias Martins watched it sail harmlessly over ... He held his head in his hands.

69'

Nic Pearson got past Carol Symons with ease.

Nic Pearson made an attempt to move the ball forward but Esmé Victor had no problem in intercepting the ball.

71'

Andy Longstaff tried to dribble past Lanny Arterberry but failed.

73'

Esmé Victor directed the ball nicely to Carol Symons, Chance Steed failed to intercept the pass.

Carol Symons made a good pass to Rocky Wakefield, Rocky Wakefield took it in his stride before Nic Pearson could reach it.

Rocky Wakefield found a gap and struck it at goal. Elsdon Christinsen failed to charge down the shot.

Tobias Martins was very disappointed to be beaten at his near post ... Rocky Wakefield scored. Super finish !!! ... He dived onto the grass with arms and legs outstretched !

Walsall wanderers 0 - 2 Rotherham villa

74'

Esmé Victor twisted past Nic Pearson.

Esmé Victor tried to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he had been pressured by Chance Steed.

75'

Pearl Fairchild tried his luck from 30 yards but Cass Beck threw himself in front of the shot.

80'

Abraham Vance tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but he misjudged the pass as he was under too much pressure from Elsdon Christinsen.

81'

Pass by Lanny Arterberry to Duane Blake, Duane Blake picked up on the ball before Harrison Akers could intercept.

Duane Blake tried to swing in a float cross but it was a poor ball as he had been pressured by Andy Longstaff.

82'

Abraham Vance sent the ball flying towards goal from 40 yards. Isaiah Bates approached too late to tackle him.

Tobias Martins saved and held the ball.

83'

Andy Longstaff tried to use his skill to go past Esmé Victor but Esmé Victor robbed Andy Longstaff.

84'

Pass by Pearl Fairchild to Isaiah Bates, the ball was picked up by Isaiah Bates before Abraham Vance could intercept.

Isaiah Bates passed the ball to Pearl Fairchild, Pearl Fairchild latched onto the ball before Cass Beck could intercept.

Pearl Fairchild tried to deliver the ball in from wide but Abraham Vance cut it out.

87'

Abraham Vance attempted to chip the ball forward but Pearl Fairchild found himself in the way of the ball.

89'

Rocky Wakefield gave the corner straight to the opposition.

91'

Isaiah Bates tried to chip the ball forward but Duane Blake made a great interception.

92'

Carol Symons swung the corner kick into the box. The goalkeeper punched the ball clear.

End Match Walsall wanderers 0 - 2 Rotherham villa