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2007 started very well for Rovers as they held on to a 2-1 victory to record their first win of the festive-period against the Millers. The game started very dull with both teams making a lot of mistakes, but Rovers seemed most interested in the three points as Sherriff hit the post after a deflection and Greenacre looped a header on top of the crossbar. On top of that was a disallowed goal by Shuker. Rovers finally took the lead just before half an
hour, after a goalmouth scramble. Shane Sherriff hit a shot towards the bottom corner leaving the goalie no chance. Rovers continued to play well, and added a second just minutes before half-time with an exellent goal. Paul McLaren crossed a perfect ball from some yards off the edge of the area, which Gareth Taylor perfectly headed into the corner to 2-0.After the interval Rovers opted to sit back (as they often do when winning) and let Rotherham come to them. The visitors had much more of the posession, but didn't create any real chances. That was until a freak shot by former Rovers-player Delroy Facey, sneaked under the bar just before the 70 mins mark. Rovers debut-goalie Joe Hart (which arrived on loan the same day as the match from Man City), should have done better, but the wind caught it and that didn't help him. He made an outstanding save later on as Chris McCready was clearing the ball. However he hit a Miller-player and the ball seemed to loop over Hart, but he saved it and helped Rovers to three points. Late on Taylor and McCready had a go at eachother after disagreeing about who to blame after a Rotherham-chance...
MOM: Ian Goodison, a steady performance from the defender!
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