Welcome to the match between Sunderland united and Rotherham city

1'

Lorn Sherman tried to lay it forward to a team-mate but Laird Long intercepted the pass.

2'

Johnie Reier turned with the ball past Melvyn Scott.

Johnie Reier jinked confidently past Wilfrid Parker.

Johnie Reier lost the ball to Melvyn Scott's block tackle before Johnie Reier attempted to shoot at goal from medium range.

3'

Hadyn Watson blocked Bernard Milburn before Bernard Milburn tried to get onto the pass.

4'

Pass by Melvyn Scott to Wilfrid Parker, Wilfrid Parker took it in his stride before Philander Hayes could cut it out.

Wilfrid Parker tried to pass the ball forward but Oscar Danniell read the game well to intercept the ball.

5'

Gib Lewis easily got past the challenge of Johnie Reier.

Gib Lewis had shrugged off the challenge of Wardell Hale and attempted a thunderous drive from 40 yards.

But the ball went flying over the bar ... He should have hit the target at least.

6'

Harvie Statham fired in the freekick. But Harvie Statham put it wide of the goal.

8'

Johnie Reier tried to skip past Algar Black but his possession is lost through a tackle by Algar Black.

11'

Johnie Reier failed in his attempt to take the ball past Gib Lewis.

12'

The referee reached into his pocket and showed a yellow card to Oscar Danniell.

14'

Bernard Milburn passed the ball to Laird Long, Laird Long picked up on the ball before Lorn Sherman could intercept.

Laird Long moved the ball forward for Jaylen Butts, Jaylen Butts latched onto the ball before Hadyn Watson could intercept.

Jaylen Butts made a pass to Wardell Hale, Steph Harmon stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Wardell Hale looked destined to score but Allyn Harris did well to close down the space.

15'

Johnie Reier moved the ball forward for Wardell Hale, Wardell Hale took possession of the ball before Algar Black could reach it.

Wardell Hale did his best to get the ball into the area but The ball cannoned off Gib Lewis.

17'

Melvyn Scott was shown a yellow card.

Philander Hayes played a lovely ball for Oscar Danniell, Oscar Danniell trapped the ball nicely before Wilfrid Parker could reach it.

Oscar Danniell made good use of the scissors dribble. As Melvyn Scott lost his balance, Oscar Danniell dribbled past Melvyn Scott.

Oscar Danniell stepped away from Wilfrid Parker and hit a crashing drive from 25 yards.

Oscar Danniell sent the ball high and wide of the goal ... It was a shocking miss.

19'

Oscar Danniell directed the ball nicely to Jaylen Butts, Jaylen Butts trapped the ball nicely before Wilfrid Parker could reach it.

Jaylen Butts spotted Harvie Statham in the area and lobbed the ball in, Harvie Statham took an excellent first touch before Melvyn Scott could reach it.

Harvie Statham shot! but Steph Harmon scrambled the ball away.

20'

Bernard Milburn darted past Melvyn Scott.

Bernard Milburn tried to cross the halfway line with the ball but The ball struck Wilfrid Parker.

21'

Jaylen Butts took the corner kick but it was too high for anyone to reach it.

22'

The referee showed Lorn Sherman a yellow card.

Johnie Reier directed the ball to Wardell Hale, Wardell Hale picked up on the ball before Algar Black could reach it.

Wardell Hale shielded the ball from Gib Lewis and shot for the top corner from 20 yards.

Kiaran Watkins did well to tip it wide.

23'

Philander Hayes tried to play it past Wilfrid Parker but failed.

24'

Oscar Danniell hit towards goal from 30 yards out. Melvyn Scott couldn't reach it.

Oscar Danniell sent the ball high and wide of the goal ... It was an epic miss.

25'

Bernard Milburn stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he was under pressure from Hadyn Watson.

26'

Yellow card shown to Wardell Hale.

28'

Gib Lewis stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but his possession was lost through a tackle by Bernard Milburn.

30'

Oscar Danniell tried to dribble past Melvyn Scott but Melvyn Scott blocked Oscar Danniell in a good, clean tackle.

32'

Wardell Hale moved the ball forward for Johnie Reier, Johnie Reier latched onto the ball before Algar Black could cut it out.

Johnie Reier tried to skip past Gib Lewis but Gib Lewis robbed Johnie Reier.

34'

Bernard Milburn tried to pass the ball forward but Hadyn Watson showed great composure in intercepting the ball.

35'

Lorn Sherman hit a long ball upfield,Laird Long couldn't cut it.

Gib Lewis hit the ball with his head toward the goal but Jaylen Butts headed the ball clear.

36'

Gib Lewis tried to twist past Wardell Hale but Wardell Hale nicked the ball from the toes of Gib Lewis.

39'

Oscar Danniell tried to make a long pass to a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he was under pressure from Lorn Sherman.

43'

Oscar Danniell gave the corner straight to the opposition.

44'

Bernard Milburn played a pinpoint pass to Laird Long, Lorn Sherman failed to intercept the pass.

Laird Long played a lovely ball for Wardell Hale, Hadyn Watson failed to intercept the pass.

Wardell Hale knocked a lovely ball for Reynard Tuft, Reynard Tuft latched onto the ball before Lorn Sherman could intercept.

Reynard Tuft found the room to squeeze a chip at goal but the shot was blocked by Steph Harmon.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- It was the end of the first half which and we are all square. .Sunderland united had 63% possession in the match, while Rotherham city had 37%. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

47'

Lorn Sherman attempted to lob the ball forward but Bernard Milburn had no problem in intercepting the ball.

49'

Johnie Reier played a high ball forward for Jarrod Martins to run onto, Jarrod Martins controlled the ball when bringing it down before Moe Fairburn could cut it out.

Jarrod Martins tried an audacious shot on goal but the shot was blocked by Allyn Harris.

51'

Laird Long moved the ball forward for Bernard Milburn, Bernard Milburn trapped the ball nicely before Hadyn Watson could reach it.

Bernard Milburn made a pass to Philander Hayes, Lorn Sherman couldn't cut it.

Philander Hayes found himself with plenty of time and attempted to lob the ball goalwards. Allyn Harris approached too late to clear the danger.

Kiaran Watkins had no chance ... A goal was scored by Philander Hayes !!! ... The fans chanted Philander Hayes's name !

Sunderland united 1 - 0 Rotherham city

55'

The referee reached into his pocket and pulled out a yellow card for Allyn Harris.

Johnie Reier span past Gib Lewis.

Johnie Reier tried to cross into the box but he overhit the cross as he was under pressure from Algar Black.

56'

Laird Long attempted to feed the high ball but he misjudged the pass as he had been pressured by Lorn Sherman.

57'

Oscar Danniell tried to skip past Melvyn Scott but Melvyn Scott took the ball away from Oscar Danniell.

58'

Reynard Tuft made an attempt to pass the ball to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he was under too much pressure from Lorn Sherman.

59'

Wardell Hale played a lovely ball for Johnie Reier, Johnie Reier latched onto the ball before Algar Black could intercept.

Gib Lewis block tackled Johnie Reier before Johnie Reier could pass the ball.

62'

Algar Black stepped away from Oscar Danniell and curled the ball in at goal from 30 yards.

Unfortunately it was just over the bar ... He dropped to his knees.

63'

Laird Long made an attempt to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he had been pressured by Hadyn Watson.

65'

Gib Lewis darted past Wardell Hale.

Gib Lewis rifled a dipping shot at goal from 20 yards but the shot cannoned off Johnie Reier.

66'

Gib Lewis tried to score from long range but Wardell Hale made a crucial intervention!.

67'

Bernard Milburn passed the ball perfectly to Laird Long, Hadyn Watson tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Laird Long turned on the ball to leave Lorn Sherman standing.

Laird Long found himself with plenty of time and had a go on goal. Steph Harmon wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

Kiaran Watkins made an acrobatic save.

68'

Wilfrid Parker tried to skip past Philander Hayes but Philander Hayes won the ball from Wilfrid Parker.

70'

Moe Fairburn had to come off injured.

Gayelord Greene replaced the injured Moe Fairburn.

71'

Gib Lewis dribbled past Wardell Hale.

Gib Lewis shielded the ball from Johnie Reier and hit a crashing drive from 25 yards.

But Gib Lewis couldn't direct it goalwards ... He was disappointed with that glaring miss.

72'

Bernard Milburn delivered the ball to Laird Long, Laird Long took possession of the ball before Hadyn Watson could reach it.

Lorn Sherman blocked Laird Long in a good, clean tackle before Laird Long tried to get onto the pass.

73'

Melvyn Scott knocked a long ball to Christmas Hall, the ball was picked up by Christmas Hall before Philander Hayes could cut it out.

Christmas Hall lost his man and found himself with plenty of room and fired off a shot. Jaylen Butts approached too late to clear the danger.

Colton Little didn't move! ... Christmas Hall scored. Super finish !!! ... He ran over to the fans with his arms aloft !

Sunderland united 1 - 1 Rotherham city

74'

Melvyn Scott tried to hit the ball forward to a team-mate but The ball ricocheted off Oscar Danniell.

75'

Algar Black flighted in the freekick. But Algar Black sent it far too high.

77'

Wilfrid Parker tried to dart past Laird Long but Laird Long dispossessed Wilfrid Parker.

78'

Gib Lewis flighted the ball over Wardell Hale.

Gayelord Greene got above Jarrod Martins to win the ball, then headed at goal.

Colton Little elected to fist the ball to safety.

79'

Johnie Reier played it past Algar Black.

The ball was curled in from Johnie Reier, Gib Lewis couldn't cut it.

Harvie Statham climbed above Allyn Harris, then headed the ball forward.

Bernard Milburn moved the ball forward for Wardell Hale, Wardell Hale latched onto the ball before Steph Harmon could reach it.

Wardell Hale found a gap and tried an audacious shot on goal. Allyn Harris wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

Kiaran Watkins punched the ball clear.

80'

Lorn Sherman made good use of the scissors dribble. As Laird Long lost his balance, Lorn Sherman dribbled past Laird Long.

Lorn Sherman dribbled past Bernard Milburn.

Lorn Sherman lost his man and found himself with plenty of room and hit a fierce shot. Jaylen Butts wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

Colton Little made an acrobatic save.

81'

Wilfrid Parker lifted the ball towards Algar Black in the area, Algar Black took an excellent first touch before Oscar Danniell could reach it.

Algar Black shot with a bicycle kick but Jaylen Butts cleared the ball to safety.

83'

Algar Black tried to skip past the challenge of Wardell Hale but Wardell Hale blocked Algar Black.

84'

Poor corner kick by Oscar Danniell. He sent the corner straight to the opposition.

85'

Bernard Milburn stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but Hadyn Watson cut it out.

86'

Lorn Sherman was outmuscled by Bernard Milburn.

Bernard Milburn stepped away from Hadyn Watson and bent the ball towards goal from 20 yards.

It went just wide by Bernard Milburn ... He dropped to his knees.

88'

Wardell Hale received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Bernard Milburn, Wardell Hale picked up on the ball before Lorn Sherman could intercept.

Wardell Hale tried to lay it forward to a team-mate but Hadyn Watson cut it out.

89'

Allyn Harris gave the corner straight to the opposition.

91'

Lorn Sherman tried to lift the ball forward but he misjudged the pass as he was under pressure from Laird Long.

93'

Gib Lewis surged past Wardell Hale!.

Gib Lewis tried to cross into the box but Johnie Reier did well to spot and intercept the cross.

End Match Sunderland united 1 - 1 Rotherham city