RECAP: Rotherham United 2 Doncaster Rovers 0: Derby defeat for depleted Rovers
Recap the events of the game on the blog service below.
LIVE: Rotherham United 2 Doncaster Rovers 0
53. RED CARD
Mickel Miller is sent off for Rotherham after a heavy challenge on Kyle Knoyle.
Is that a crack in the door?
52. Substitute
Tiago Cukur replaces Branden Horton.
With the change, Richie Wellens has switched to a 3-4-3 system with Knoyle, Williams and John in the back three and Rowe and Seaman as wing backs.
2.05pm Not good, and so much to do
Falling behind at all was going to give Rovers a mountain to climb given their attacking options. Falling two goals down before the break has given them a task of Himalayan proportions.
It has been a struggle all afternoon so far in fairness, with Rovers showing very little in the opposition half barring a few flashes where they’ve looked to catch Rotherham out.
It has all been very scrappy in the middle of the park, which has suited the hosts down to the ground. They’ve shown some decent threat too, with little break outs from the middle.
Rovers just haven’t had a hold on things anywhere near enough.
Where does the inspiration for a comeback come from?
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