- Watson (41)
- Reid (66 pen)
- Date:2008-11-25
- Kick-off:19:45
- Venue:St James Park
- Attendance:3402
- Referee:Scott, G
Live Commentary
90mins
That's it, it's all over, the referee has blown the final whistle.
90mins
Ian Sharps is booked for timewasting.
78mins
Ben Watson is replaced by Adam Stansfield.
75mins
Jack Obersteller is being taken off, Chris Shephard has come on in his place.
73mins
Rotherham are replacing Marc Joseph with Alex Rhodes.
73mins
The referee has booked Marc Joseph.
70mins
Marcus Stewart is replaced by Steve Basham.
67mins
Richie Barker is being taken off, Drewe Broughton has come on in his place.
66mins
Reuben Reid takes a penalty for Rotherham and scores!.
60mins
Ryan Taylor is replaced by Reuben Reid.
58mins
Drewe Broughton is booked for dissent.
46mins
The second half is under way with the score currently at 1 v 0.
45mins
The ref has blown his whistle for half time.
41mins
Goal!! Ben Watson scores for Exeter.
0mins
The ref has blown his whistle and the match has started.
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Match Report
Exeter City created enough chances to secure maximum points in a lively game but had to be content with a point after missing a penalty.
Ben Watson gave the Grecians the lead shortly before half-time but the striker then missed a penalty after the break.
Exeter were made to pay when the Millers were also awarded a penalty and Reuben Reid put his side level from the spot.
Exeter started brightly and Liam Sercombe had a fine volley from the edge of the box well saved by David Stockdale.
Rotherham began to enjoy most of the possession and Peter Holmes shot at Paul Jones following a mistake by City defender Dean Moxey.
Exeter began to look dangerous as the half wore on and Ryan Harley struck the ball just over the bar after swapping passes with Marcus Stewart.
Moxey struck a close-range strike past the post before Exeter finally took the lead four minutes before the break. Manny Panther picked out Watson with a low cross and the striker made no mistake with his shot.
After the break the Millers enjoyed plenty of possession and Dale Tonge forced Jones to save well with a fine strike from 20 yards.
Exeter should have gone further ahead just before the hour mark. Watson twisted and turned and was adjudged to have been fouled inside the box by Marc Joseph. Watson stepped up to take the spot-kick himself but his effort was superbly saved by Stockdale.
Rotherham were level in the 66th minute when Fred Murray fouled Barker and Reid struck the resulting penalty past Jones.
Exeter almost grabbed victory in the closing stages when Basham's fine cross was met by Harley and his header was superbly kept out by Stockdale.
Both sides went in search for a winner but had to be content with a point apiece.
Exeter City Team
Rotherham United Team
Exeter City | Rotherham United |
Corners
| 5 | 7 |
Fouls
| 10 | 14 |
Goal attempts
| 11 | 12 |
Shots off target
| 4 | 2 |
Offsides
| 3 | 1 |