Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Spotland where Rochdale play Bradford City in this friendly game. A crowd of 18,604 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
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!
2.33
0-1Eichiro Ishigawa makes a probing pass to Valentín Maldonado. Valentín Maldonado goes all the way! Valentín Maldonado makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
6.43
0-1Gouki Kobayashi threads the ball through to Alun Cooke. Alun Cooke makes a simple pass to Hocine Zemmouri. Hocine Zemmouri shoots from outside the area but it is miles over!
8.39
Augustine Lawal chips the ball to his team mate, Avril Guigou. Avril Guigou makes a probing pass to Valentín Maldonado. Valentín Maldonado whips in a cross ball towards Andriy Peklushenko. Andriy Peklushenko flicks the ball with his head but it flies wide!
10.06
0-1Titus Bramble threads the ball through to Niccolo Powell. Niccolo Powell knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to David Caldwell who gathers it comfortably.
15.09
0-1Titus Bramble kicks a strong pass forward to Esteban Gallardo. Esteban Gallardo flicks the ball to his team mate, Niccolo Powell. Niccolo Powell shoots from just inside the box. It curls slightly but David Caldwell manages to gather it comfortably.
20.53
Riad Mokrani makes a probing pass to Andriy Peklushenko. Andriy Peklushenko shoots from distance but Abraham Reynoso is on top of it.
22.45
Mario Hector Soto decides to run forward with the ball. Mario Hector Soto knocks the ball forward to Esteban Gallardo. Esteban Gallardo knocks in a cross ball towards Niccolo Powell. Niccolo Powell directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
27.06
Eichiro Ishigawa makes a simple pass to Mohammed Omolade. Mohammed Omolade shoots from 20 yards but somehow Abraham Reynoso manages to keep it out.
30.12
Spencer Edwards makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Riad Mokrani. Riad Mokrani knocks the ball forward to Valentín Maldonado. Valentín Maldonado whips in a cross ball towards Mohammed Omolade. Mohammed Omolade directs the ball goalwards with his head. Abraham Reynoso easily picks it out of the air!
32.24
1-1Niccolo Powell catches Djamel Ferhaoui on the ankles. The referee calls over Niccolo Powell and warns him to calm down! Djamel Ferhaoui runs off the knock.
39.57
Titus Bramble makes a probing pass to Hocine Zemmouri. Hocine Zemmouri knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to David Caldwell who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
The whistle blows and Bradford City get the second half underway!
49.33
Thomas Mandl catches Valentín Maldonado on the ankles. Thomas Mandl is warned by the referee! Valentín Maldonado hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
61.50
Riad Mokrani deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mohammed Omolade. Mohammed Omolade shoots from outside the area but it is miles over!
65.54
Alun Cooke makes a simple pass to Hocine Zemmouri. Hocine Zemmouri sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
66.03
Titus Bramble knocks the ball to his team mate, Niccolo Powell. Niccolo Powell lofts in a cross ball towards Esteban Gallardo. Esteban Gallardo is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
67.24
Avril Guigou passes the ball forward to Andriy Peklushenko. Andriy Peklushenko shoots from 25 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
69.36
Eichiro Ishigawa knocks the ball forward to Valentín Maldonado. Valentín Maldonado whips in a cross ball towards Andriy Peklushenko. Andriy Peklushenko heads the ball goalwards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
71.09
Riad Mokrani deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mohammed Omolade. Mohammed Omolade finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Abraham Reynoso easily smothers it!
72.17
Avril Guigou makes a simple pass to Mohammed Omolade. Mohammed Omolade lofts in a cross ball towards Valentín Maldonado. Valentín Maldonado powers a header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
77.07
Alun Cooke controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Hocine Zemmouri. Hocine Zemmouri knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Romero P. Perez.
81.16
Avril Guigou advances with the ball. Avril Guigou plays a perfect one-two with Mohammed Omolade and rushes in on goal... Avril Guigou tries a spectacular strike. Abraham Reynoso is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
84.47
Avril Guigou passes the ball forward to Mohammed Omolade. Mohammed Omolade goes all the way! Mohammed Omolade takes a shot at goal. Abraham Reynoso easily smothers it.
85.19
Titus Bramble kicks a strong pass forward to Esteban Gallardo. Esteban Gallardo finds some space and shoots from distance but David Caldwell is on top of it.
89.08
Avril Guigou passes the ball forward to Mohammed Omolade. Mohammed Omolade knocks in a cross ball towards Andriy Peklushenko. Andriy Peklushenko connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
90.00
Titus Bramble kicks a strong pass forward to Esteban Gallardo. Esteban Gallardo knocks in a cross ball towards Niccolo Powell. Niccolo Powell is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
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Scorers
| Niccolo Powell 22 | Valentín Maldonado 2, 72 Avril Guigou 81 |