Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Spotland where Rochdale play host to Arsenal. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Both Rochdale and Arsenal are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Both Rochdale and Arsenal are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
0.00
0-0Rochdale kick off and get the first half underway!
2.14
0-0Kevin Walem passes the ball forward to Niccolo Powell. Niccolo Powell goes all the way! Niccolo Powell rockets a shot on goal but Nelson Kalac is on top of it.
3.40
0-0Yurtcan Sükür deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Niccolo Powell. Niccolo Powell shoots from outside the area but he balloons it over the crossbar!
8.57
Clive Williamson knocks the ball to his team mate, Neil Etherington. Neil Etherington sees a break and surges forward. Neil Etherington shoots from 20 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
10.34
Omer Adams passes the ball forward to Gilles Carter. Gilles Carter goes all the way! Gilles Carter shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
12.57
Samuel Esparza knocks the ball forward to Niccolo Powell. Niccolo Powell lofts in a cross ball towards Mikkel Nygaard. Mikkel Nygaard connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Nelson Kalac easily smothers it.
15.28
0-0Omer Adams catches Samuel Esparza on the ankles. Omer Adams is warned by the referee! Samuel Esparza runs off the knock.
16.02
Samuel Esparza makes a probing pass to Niccolo Powell. Niccolo Powell lofts in a cross ball towards Mikkel Nygaard. Mikkel Nygaard is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
20.17
0-0Clive Williamson passes the ball forward to Ruben Barbosa. Ruben Barbosa makes a probing pass to Gharib Chippo. Gharib Chippo passes the ball forward but Gilles Carter is offside!
22.27
Ruben Barbosa controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gharib Chippo. Gharib Chippo goes all the way! Gharib Chippo takes a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Abraham Reynoso easily smothers it!
24.25
0-0Kevin Walem knocks the ball to his team mate, Niccolo Powell. Niccolo Powell knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Nelson Kalac who gathers it comfortably.
32.41
Hugo Nwakire passes the ball forward to Samuel Esparza. Samuel Esparza controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Roland Zubler. Roland Zubler finds some space and shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Nelson Kalac.
33.40
Kevin Walem kicks a strong pass forward to Mikkel Nygaard. Mikkel Nygaard shoots from 20 yards but it is tipped over by Nelson Kalac.
45.00
0-0Mario Hector Soto barges into Gilles Carter. The referee calls over Mario Hector Soto and shows him a yellow card! Gilles Carter runs off the knock.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
Arsenal kick off the second half!
47.20
Omer Adams makes a simple pass to Sebastian Pfeiffer. Sebastian Pfeiffer goes all the way! Sebastian Pfeiffer cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
54.22
Roland Zubler hacks Neil Dalglish from behind! Roland Zubler is given a warning by the referee! Neil Dalglish stretches but gets up unharmed.
55.14
Yurtcan Sükür chips the ball to his team mate, Niccolo Powell. Niccolo Powell sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Nelson Kalac is on top of it.
57.10
0-1Clive Williamson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Omer Adams. Omer Adams passes the ball forward to Gharib Chippo. Gharib Chippo lofts in a cross ball towards Sebastian Pfeiffer. Sebastian Pfeiffer directs the ball goalwards with his head. Abraham Reynoso is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
60.43
0-1Arsenal are easily keeping Rochdale at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
65.25
Ruben Barbosa kicks a strong pass forward to Gharib Chippo. Gharib Chippo plays a perfect one-two with Gilles Carter and rushes in on goal... Gharib Chippo makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but somehow Abraham Reynoso manages to keep it out.
69.43
Kevin Walem sees a break and surges forward. Kevin Walem shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Nelson Kalac manages to gather it comfortably.
72.18
Dave Peters makes a simple pass to Sebastian Pfeiffer. Sebastian Pfeiffer sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is tipped over by Abraham Reynoso.
73.18
Lucien Ndo knocks the ball forward to Omer Adams. Omer Adams knocks the ball to his team mate, Gharib Chippo. Gharib Chippo shoots from long range but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
75.35
Lucien Ndo makes a probing pass to Neil Etherington. Neil Etherington makes a probing pass to Sebastian Pfeiffer. Sebastian Pfeiffer makes a simple pass to Gharib Chippo. Gharib Chippo makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
77.02
Kevin Walem controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mikkel Nygaard. Mikkel Nygaard deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Niccolo Powell but the linesman indicates offside!
79.28
Kevin Walem chips the ball to his team mate, Niccolo Powell. Niccolo Powell goes all the way! Niccolo Powell shoots from just inside the box. The ball comes in low, but Nelson Kalac easily smothers it!
84.15
Mario Hector Soto flicks the ball to his team mate, Kevin Walem. Kevin Walem passes the ball forward to Niccolo Powell. Niccolo Powell makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Roland Zubler but he's offside!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
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