Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Spotland where Rochdale play Bradford City in this friendly game. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Rochdale are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Bradford City appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Rochdale are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Bradford City appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0Rochdale kick off!
12.05
1-0Rafael Maris makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Samuel Esparza. Samuel Esparza sees space and advances. Samuel Esparza plays a perfect one-two with Titus Bramble and rushes in on goal... Samuel Esparza shoots from just inside the box. Samuel Esparza scores for Rochdale!!
21.25
1-0Rafael Maris flicks the ball to his team mate, Samuel Esparza. Samuel Esparza controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Titus Bramble. Titus Bramble shoots from outside the area but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
26.12
1-0Avril Guigou makes a probing pass to Mohammed Omolade. Mohammed Omolade knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Rafael Maris.
27.25
Eichiro Ishigawa knocks the ball to his team mate, Valentín Maldonado. Valentín Maldonado whips in a cross ball towards Mohammed Omolade. Mohammed Omolade is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
32.09
Riad Mokrani flicks the ball to his team mate, Andriy Peklushenko. Andriy Peklushenko knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Rafael Maris.
34.32
Romero P. Perez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Riad Mokrani. Riad Mokrani flicks the ball to his team mate, Mohammed Omolade. Mohammed Omolade finds some space and shoots from distance. Mohammed Omolade scores for Bradford City!!
38.57
1-2Avril Guigou flicks the ball to his team mate, Mohammed Omolade. Mohammed Omolade knocks the ball forward to Valentín Maldonado but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
42.22
Riad Mokrani makes a simple pass to Valentín Maldonado. Valentín Maldonado knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Thomas Mandl.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
The second half starts with Bradford City kicking off!
47.10
Matthias Ouindi chips the ball to his team mate, Niccolo Powell. Niccolo Powell knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to David Caldwell who gathers it comfortably.
48.04
Spencer Edwards chips the ball to his team mate, Riad Mokrani. Riad Mokrani deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Valentín Maldonado. Valentín Maldonado knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
53.54
1-2Avril Guigou catches Alun Cooke on the ankles. Avril Guigou is given a warning by the referee! Alun Cooke runs off the knock.
54.45
Djamel Ferhaoui flicks the ball to his team mate, Eichiro Ishigawa. Eichiro Ishigawa makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Andriy Peklushenko. Andriy Peklushenko shoots from outside the area but it curls horrendously wide!
57.08
Djamel Ferhaoui controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Avril Guigou. Avril Guigou passes the ball forward to Andriy Peklushenko. Andriy Peklushenko whips in a cross ball towards Mohammed Omolade. Mohammed Omolade directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Mohammed Omolade!
69.49
Djamel Ferhaoui controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Riad Mokrani. Riad Mokrani passes the ball forward to Andriy Peklushenko. Andriy Peklushenko lofts in a cross ball towards Valentín Maldonado. Valentín Maldonado is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
72.45
Alun Cooke chips the ball to his team mate, Titus Bramble. Titus Bramble tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
78.41
1-4Rochdale are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Bradford City's defence.
79.54
Romero P. Perez knocks the ball forward to Avril Guigou. Avril Guigou flicks the ball to his team mate, Mohammed Omolade. Mohammed Omolade shoots from 20 yards. It's miles wide!
81.15
Eichiro Ishigawa passes the ball forward to Mohammed Omolade. Mohammed Omolade kicks a strong pass forward to Valentín Maldonado. Valentín Maldonado makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
90.00
Eichiro Ishigawa advances with the ball. Eichiro Ishigawa finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Samuel Esparza 12 | Mohammed Omolade 27, 34, 57 Valentín Maldonado 69, 81 Eichiro Ishigawa 90 |