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 Liverpool. A crowd of 17,429 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Rochdale and Liverpool are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Stuart Lineker.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Rochdale and Liverpool are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Stuart Lineker.
0.00
Liverpool kick off and get the match underway!
3.26
Neil Gardner passes the ball forward to Nick Lua-Lua. Nick Lua-Lua knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Vincent Duchemin.
8.24
Trevor Lockley makes a simple pass to Des Bloomer. Des Bloomer threads the ball through into the box. Oscar Ferrer strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but is denied by Ugo Greaves. Excellent save.
12.47
Dennis Hasselbaink chips the ball to his team mate, Trevor Lockley. Trevor Lockley threads the ball through to Bart Sluiter. Bart Sluiter whips in a cross ball towards Des Bloomer. Des Bloomer heads the ball goalwards. Ugo Greaves manages to gather it comfortably.
14.30
Jean Sachy hacks Christina Vilatte from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Christina Vilatte hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
20.07
Christina Vilatte sees Oscar Ferrer in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Oscar Ferrer whips in a cross ball towards Bart Sluiter. Bart Sluiter makes a convincing header. Ruben Antunes clears it off the line with his head!
22.05
Peter Cascini flicks a high ball forward to Bart Sluiter who takes it down. Bart Sluiter lofts in a cross ball towards Oscar Ferrer. Oscar Ferrer is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Ruben Antunes clears it off the line with his head!
28.47
Trevor Lockley passes the ball forward to Oscar Ferrer. Oscar Ferrer shoots from 20 yards. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
39.38
Neil Gardner kicks a strong pass forward to Nick Lua-Lua. Nick Lua-Lua tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball comes in low, but Billy Murphy smothers it!
40.54
Christina Vilatte knocks the ball forward to Des Bloomer. Des Bloomer finds some space and shoots from distance but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
42.04
Adriano Tacchi chips the ball to his team mate, Daniel Salazar. Daniel Salazar deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nick Lua-Lua. Nick Lua-Lua whips in a cross ball towards Tomˆs Pahlplatz. Tomˆs Pahlplatz makes a convincing header but it is tipped over by Billy Murphy.
43.34
Neil Gardner takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the far post. Tomˆs Pahlplatz tries a spectacular strike. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
44.54
Camille Gondet passes the ball forward to Jean Sachy. Jean Sachy changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Jean Sachy threads the ball through into the box. Manuele Marrocolo looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Billy Murphy with no chance!! Goal for Liverpool!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Rochdale appear unchanged since the first half. Liverpool have changed their lineup with Frederico Alves replacing Manuele Marrocolo.
45.00
The second half starts with Rochdale kicking off!
54.05
Terry Konchesky flicks a high ball forward to Bart Sluiter who takes it down. Bart Sluiter skips past Camille Gondet! Bart Sluiter comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 9 yards out. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
55.45
Dale George knocks the ball to his team mate, Tomˆs Pahlplatz. Tomˆs Pahlplatz whips in a cross ball towards Frederico Alves. Frederico Alves rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Good save!
57.06
Trevor Lockley makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Des Bloomer. Des Bloomer plays a one-two with Bart Sluiter and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Des Bloomer provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it is tipped over by Ugo Greaves.
58.09
It's a corner kick. Terry Konchesky kicks a low ball out wide. Christina Vilatte rockets a shot on goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
59.23
Christina Vilatte flicks the ball to his team mate, Oscar Ferrer. Oscar Ferrer tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
61.23
Rochdale have made a substitution with Jo‘l Fischer replacing Oscar Ferrer .
63.10
Ruben Antunes kicks a strong pass forward to Jean Sachy. Jean Sachy flicks a high ball forward to Frederico Alves who gracefully takes it down. Frederico Alves lofts in a cross ball towards Nick Lua-Lua. Nick Lua-Lua connects with a diving header. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
65.24
Jean Sachy catches Trevor Lockley on the ankles. The referee brings Jean Sachy to one side and gives him a warning! Trevor Lockley stretches but gets up unharmed.
71.54
Christina Vilatte catches Jean Sachy on the ankles. Christina Vilatte is given a warning by the referee! Jean Sachy hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
75.20
Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
77.44
Liverpool have made a substitution with Rodolfo Aguilar replacing Neil Gardner .
78.53
Christina Vilatte sees a break and surges forward. Christina Vilatte shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Great keeping!
83.33
Dennis Hasselbaink knocks the ball forward to Trevor Lockley. Trevor Lockley flicks the ball to his team mate, Des Bloomer. Des Bloomer lofts in a cross ball towards Jo‘l Fischer. Jo‘l Fischer powers a header at goal. Ugo Greaves is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
87.45
Peter Cascini makes an attacking run forward. Peter Cascini shoots from long range his aim is horrendously poor!
89.08
Seeing a gap ahead, Trevor Lockley picks a pass forward to Jo‘l Fischer. Jo‘l Fischer tries a spectacular long range effort which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Oscar Ferrer 28, 59 Jo‘l Fischer 83, 89 | Manuele Marrocolo 45 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Billy Murphy (GK)
7
2. Vincent Duchemin (DEF)
6
3. Richard Summerbell (DEF)
6
4. Dennis Hasselbaink (DEF)
6
5. Terry Konchesky (MID)
6
6. Trevor Lockley (MID)
8
7. Christina Vilatte (MID)
7
8. Peter Cascini (MID)
6
9. Des Bloomer (ATT)
7
10. Oscar Ferrer (ATT)
9
11. Bart Sluiter (ATT)
6
12. George Boyd (DEF)
0
13. Brendan Mercer (MID)
0
14. Jo‘l Fischer (ATT)
9
1. Ugo Greaves (GK)
7
2. Ruben Antunes (DEF)
6
3. Adriano Tacchi (DEF)
6
4. Camille Gondet (DEF)
6
5. Dale George (MID)
6
6. Neil Gardner (MID)
6
7. Jean Sachy (MID)
6
8. Daniel Salazar (MID)
6
9. Nick Lua-Lua (ATT)
6
10. Manuele Marrocolo (ATT)
7
11. Tomˆs Pahlplatz (ATT)
6
12. Rodolfo Aguilar (MID)
6
13. Yuri Pineda (ATT)
0
14. Frederico Alves (ATT)
6











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