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The final whistle goes and the game is over.
- 92mins
Centre by Dean Holden, Andy Parrish manages to make a clearance.
- 91mins
Jason Taylor fouled by Paul Scott, the ref awards a free kick. Free kick taken by Exodus Geohaghon.
- 91mins
Craig Stanley takes a corner.
- 90mins
Unfair challenge on Mark Duffy by Tom Newey results in a free kick. The free kick is delivered right-footed by Craig Stanley from right wing, clearance made by Ryan Cresswell.
- 89mins
Paul Mullin concedes a free kick for a foul on Ryan Cresswell. Tom Newey restarts play with the free kick.
- 89mins
Kevin Ellison challenges Mark Duffy unfairly and gives away a free kick. Free kick taken by Barry Roche.
- 88mins
Paul Mullin replaces Phil Jevons. Garry Hunter replaces Andrew Fleming.
- 87mins
Outswinging corner taken right-footed by Nicky Law from the right by-line, clearance by Paul Scott.
- 87mins
Jason Taylor takes a shot. Andy Parrish gets a block in.
- 86mins
Kevin Ellison takes a shot. Darren Moss gets a block in.
- 84mins
Shot from deep inside the area by Tom Newey goes over the bar.
- 83mins
The ball is delivered by Nicky Law, Marcus Marshall takes a shot. Save by Barry Roche.
- 81mins
Paul Scott challenges Nicky Law unfairly and gives away a free kick. Tom Newey takes the direct free kick. Paul Scott receives a caution for unsporting behaviour. Marcus Marshall joins the action as a substitute, replacing Tom Elliott.
- 81mins
Laurence Wilson delivers the ball, Ryan Cresswell makes a clearance.
- 80mins
Foul by Danny Harrison on Andrew Fleming, free kick awarded. Craig Stanley delivers the ball from the free kick right-footed from left channel, Exodus Geohaghon manages to make a clearance.
- 79mins
Kevin Ellison produces a left-footed shot from just outside the box that misses to the right of the target.
- 79mins
Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Laurence Wilson by Tom Elliott. Direct free kick taken by Barry Roche.
- 78mins
Inswinging corner taken left-footed by Adam Rundle from the right by-line, Headed effort from close range by Chris McCready bounces off the post.
- 78mins
A cross is delivered by Mark Duffy, clearance by Jason Taylor.
- 76mins
Short corner taken by Nicky Law from the right by-line.
- 76mins
Tom Newey produces a cross.
- 75mins
Craig Stanley challenges Nicky Law unfairly and gives away a free kick. Ryan Cresswell takes the direct free kick.
- 74mins
Mark Duffy is brought on as a substitute for Chris Shuker.
- 73mins
Dean Holden produces a cross, Tom Elliott takes a shot. Save by Barry Roche.
- 72mins
Kevin Ellison delivers the ball, clearance made by Andy Parrish.
- 72mins
Centre by Adam Rundle.
- 72mins
Kevin Ellison has an effort at goal. Barry Roche makes a comfortable save.
- 71mins
Foul by Nicky Law on Andrew Fleming, free kick awarded. Craig Stanley takes the direct free kick.
- 69mins
Kevin Ellison takes a shot. Barry Roche makes a save.
- 68mins
A cross is delivered by Laurence Wilson, save made by Andy Warrington.
- 67mins
Dean Holden takes a shot. Blocked by Jason Taylor.
- 66mins
Tom Newey delivers the ball.
- 59mins
The ball is sent over by Adam Le Fondre, Headed effort from inside the box by Tom Elliott misses to the right of the target.
- 58mins
Foul by Andrew Fleming on Jason Taylor, free kick awarded. Free kick crossed left-footed by Tom Newey from left channel, clearance by Darren Moss.
- 55mins
Adam Le Fondre gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Andrew Fleming. Barry Roche takes the direct free kick.
- 54mins
A cross is delivered by Adam Rundle, save by Andy Warrington.
- 54mins
A cross is delivered by Craig Stanley.
- 52mins
Phil Jevons takes a shot. Comfortable save by Andy Warrington.
- 51mins
The ball is crossed by Tom Newey, Andy Parrish manages to make a clearance.
- 50mins
Laurence Wilson sends in a cross, Phil Jevons produces a right-footed shot from inside the area that clears the crossbar.
- 50mins
Tom Elliott challenges Craig Stanley unfairly and gives away a free kick. Free kick taken by Craig Stanley.
- 48mins
Effort on goal by Adam Rundle from inside the box misses to the right of the target.
- 48mins
Adam Le Fondre takes a shot.
- 47mins
A cross is delivered by Adam Rundle, save made by Andy Warrington.
The game restarts for the second half.
It is the end of the first-half.
- 45mins
Danny Harrison takes a shot. Chris McCready gets a block in.
- 41mins
The ball is swung over by Andrew Fleming.
- 40mins
Phil Jevons is caught offside. Direct free kick taken by Exodus Geohaghon.
- 38mins
The referee penalises Phil Jevons for handball. Free kick taken by Tom Newey.
- 37mins
Tom Newey gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Andrew Fleming. Direct free kick taken by Chris McCready.
- 36mins
Tom Elliott produces a cross, Darren Moss manages to make a clearance.
- 35mins
Chris McCready fouled by Tom Elliott, the ref awards a free kick. Barry Roche takes the free kick.
- 34mins
Adam Rundle has an effort at goal from just outside the box which goes wide of the left-hand post.
- 31mins
Adam Le Fondre is caught offside. Free kick taken by Barry Roche.
- 28mins
Corner taken by Nicky Law from the right by-line.
- 28mins
Tom Newey delivers the ball, Laurence Wilson makes a clearance.
- 27mins
Adam Rundle takes a shot. Save made by Andy Warrington.
- 25mins
Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Tom Newey by Andrew Fleming. Tom Newey restarts play with the free kick.
- 24mins
Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Dean Holden by Laurence Wilson. Ryan Cresswell takes the direct free kick.
- 23mins
Free kick awarded for a foul by Danny Harrison on Andrew Fleming. Craig Stanley takes the free kick.
- 20mins
Unfair challenge on Tom Elliott by Paul Scott results in a free kick. Direct free kick taken by Ryan Cresswell.
- 19mins
The ball is swung over by Adam Rundle, save by Andy Warrington.
- 18mins
Corner taken right-footed by Nicky Law from the left by-line, save by Barry Roche.
- 17mins
Adam Rundle sends in a cross, blocked by Nicky Law.
- 15mins
Unfair challenge on Phil Jevons by Danny Harrison results in a free kick. Craig Stanley crosses the ball in from the free kick, Ryan Cresswell manages to make a clearance.
- 11mins
Effort on goal by Kevin Ellison from just inside the box goes harmlessly over the target.
- 10mins
Craig Stanley gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Jason Taylor. Free kick taken by Tom Newey.
- 9mins
The referee penalises Phil Jevons for handball. Free kick taken by Tom Newey.
- 9mins
Unfair challenge on Chris Shuker by Kevin Ellison results in a free kick. Direct free kick taken by Chris McCready.
- 8mins
Danny Harrison takes a shot. Barry Roche makes a comfortable save.
- 6mins
Effort from deep inside the area by Adam Le Fondre misses to the left of the target.
- 6mins
The ball is crossed by Tom Newey, Andy Parrish makes a clearance.
- 4mins
The ball is delivered by Nicky Law.
- 2mins
Corner taken by Kevin Ellison from the right by-line played to the near post, Craig Stanley makes a clearance.
- 2mins
Tom Newey crosses the ball, clearance made by Chris McCready.
The ref blows the whistle to start the match.
Match Preview
No new worries for McIlroy Morecambe boss Sammy McIlroy has no new injury or suspension concerns ahead of the home clash with npower League Two rivals Rotherham. Midfielder Neil Wainwright and defender Jim Bentley are still ruled out after picking up injuries in the summer but McIlroy has an otherwise full-strength squad. The Shrimps are in buoyant mood after beating Championship outfit Coventry 2-0 in the Carling Cup first round on Tuesday. Summer signing Andy Fleming will be hoping to keep his place in the centre of midfield after enjoying a dream debut in midweek when his two goals dumped the Sky Blues. Fleming, who joined from Wrexham, said: "To score both goals as well was unbelievable and it is a night I will never forget." Rotherham will be able to welcome back a host of players for the trip. Loan duo Exodus Geohaghon and Dean Holden missed the 4-1 Carling Cup thumping at Peterborough as their parent clubs denied them permission to play in the competition while midfielder Mark Bradley returns from international duty with Wales. All three should come back into the squad while striker Tom Elliott could also be involved again after he pulled out of the trip to London Road on the morning of the game with a knee injury. Tom Pope, Ryan Taylor and Dale Tonge are continued absentees as they all struggle with foot injuries but Johnny Mullins could be in contention as he steps up his recovery from a hamstring problem. Manager Ronnie Moore will also be hoping to bring in a striker in time for the clash as deals for Ian Thomas-Moore, Jon Macken and Izale McLeod have all seemed to have fallen by the wayside.
Morecambe
Rotherham
- Barry Roche
- Darren Moss
- Andy Parrish
- Chris McCready
- Laurence Wilson
- Paul Scott
- Chris Shuker
- Craig Stanley
- Andrew Fleming
- Adam Rundle
- Phil Jevons
- SUBS
- Laurie Walker
- Garry Hunter
- James Spencer
- Stewart Drummond
- Mark Duffy
- Paul Mullin
- Will Haining
Home
Away
- Andy Warrington
- Dean Holden
- Ryan Cresswell
- Exodus Geohaghon
- Tom Newey
- Nicky Law
- Danny Harrison
- Jason Taylor
- Kevin Ellison
- Adam Le Fondre
- Tom Elliott
- SUBS
- Stephen Brogan
- Jamie Green
- Luke Ashworth
- Paul Warne
- Mark Bradley
- Marcus Marshall
- Jamie Annerson
Match Report
Stalemate at Globe Arena Morecambe and Rotherham produced an entertaining goalless draw in the first ever league encounter at the Globe Arena. Both sides had chances to win the game and both hit the woodwork in an exciting second half. Adam Le Fondre hit the post from 25 yards after 48 minutes and Morecambe defender Chris McCready also hit the woodwork 12 minutes from time with a header from Adam Rundle's right-wing corner. Rotherham also went close with Barry Roche saving superbly from Kevin Ellison after the Shrimps saw Phil Jevons and Adam Rundle come close in the first half. Both sides pushed for the winner but some excellent defending from both teams kept it to a stalemate.
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