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Stevenage Secures Victory Against Rotherham in Tightly Contested Match
Stevenage, Hertfordshire – In a match corresponding to the second round of the League One regular season, Stevenage secured an important home victory against Rotherham. The encounter, played at Lamex Stadium under the watchful eye of referee James Durkin, was characterized by a physical and tactical game.
The first half was marked by intensity, with several cautions issued. D. Kemp of Stevenage received a yellow card in the 8th minute, followed by J. Rafferty of Rotherham in the 35th minute. The key moment of the first half came in the 40th minute, when J. Reid scored for Stevenage, assisted by D. Butler, putting the home team ahead.
The second half continued in the same vein, with S. Raggett of Rotherham receiving a yellow card in the 48th minute and C. Goode of Stevenage in the 68th minute. Despite having a higher percentage of possession (56%), Rotherham failed to convert their opportunities, with none of their five shots finding the target. Stevenage, with 44% possession, capitalized on their effectiveness to secure the win. The match concluded with a yellow card for D. Phillips of Stevenage in the 87th minute. In total, Stevenage committed 10 fouls and Rotherham 16. The final score reflected the only goal of the match, giving Stevenage the victory in a hard-fought and well-earned game.
Substitutions rotherham: at minute 63 D. Gore came in and A. Martha went out., at minute 63 L. Kelly came in and D. Yearwood went out., at minute 63 J. Hugill came in and K. Etete went out., at minute 72 S. Nombe came in and S. McWilliams went out., at minute 82 K. Etete came in and C. McGuckin went out.
Substitutions stevenage: at minute 68 C. Campbell came in and P. Patterson went out., at minute 83 H. White came in and D. Phillips went out., at minute 90 D. Kemp came in and J. Pattenden went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Stevenage
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