Match Report
| Rochdale | Rochdale |  |  | Peterborough United | Peterborough United | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Sol Bolton | S. Bolton |  | 40 | G |  | 1 | | G | 56 | | David Johnson | D. Johnson | |||||||||
| Ben Impey | B. Impey | | 52 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 40 | | James Youds | J. Youds | |||||||||
| Andy Drake | A. Drake | | 44 | D | | 3 | |  | D | 39 | | Chris Patterson | C. Patterson | ||||||||
| Alexander Sherwood | A. Sherwood | | 40 | D | | 4 | | D | 38 | | Seth Sheringham | S. Sheringham | |||||||||
| Jon Waters | J. Waters | | 45 | M | | 5 | | D | 38 | | John Hendrie | J. Hendrie | |||||||||
| Jamie Clarke | J. Clarke | | 43 | M | | | 6 | | M | 48 | | Francis Blake | F. Blake | ||||||||
| Neil Gemmell | N. Gemmell |  | 38 | M | | 7 | | M | 45 | | Isaiah Banks | I. Banks | |||||||||
| Bill Plowright | B. Plowright | | 36 | M | | 8 | | M | 42 | | Martin Murphy | M. Murphy | |||||||||
| Danny James | D. James | | 56 | A | | 9 | | M | 41 | | Adrian Howey | A. Howey | |||||||||
| Frank Forbes | F. Forbes | | 44 | A | | 10 | | A | 57 | | Greg Powell | G. Powell | |||||||||
| Graeme Grantt | G. Grantt | | 36 | A | | 11 | | A | 55 | | Edward Mccann | E. Mccann | |||||||||
| Damien Mason | D. Mason | | 36 | G | | 12 | | A | 42 | | Nick Oliver | N. Oliver | |||||||||
| Arthur Riggott | A. Riggott | | 36 | G | | 13 | | M | 41 | | Mervin Wiltord | M. Wiltord | |||||||||
| James Platt | J. Platt | | 35 | D | | 14 | | M | 37 | | Dean Jeffers | D. Jeffers | |||||||||
 today's match is sponsored by Red Cross |
Match Report
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Spotland where Rochdale play host to Peterborough United. A crowd of 2,688 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Rochdale are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Peterborough United appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Jon Bould.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Rochdale are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Peterborough United appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Jon Bould.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Peterborough United kicking off!
6.37
0-0Andy Drake catches Edward Mccann on the ankles. The referee brings Andy Drake to one side and gives him a warning! Edward Mccann runs off the knock.
9.59
0-0John Hendrie knocks the ball forward to Isaiah Banks. Isaiah Banks makes a probing pass to Edward Mccann. Edward Mccann chips the ball to his team mate, Greg Powell. Greg Powell side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
10.15
0-0Ben Impey barges into Greg Powell. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Greg Powell stretches but gets up unharmed.
14.29
Danny James hacks Seth Sheringham from behind! The referee brings Danny James to one side and gives him a warning! Seth Sheringham stretches but gets up unharmed.
16.18
0-0Neil Gemmell makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Frank Forbes. Frank Forbes knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Seth Sheringham.
20.46
Martin Murphy makes a probing pass to Greg Powell. Greg Powell edges inside the box! Greg Powell muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
21.23
0-0Neil Gemmell flicks a high pass forward. Frank Forbes collects the pass. Frank Forbes knocks the ball forward to Graeme Grantt but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
30.18
Bill Plowright catches Francis Blake on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Francis Blake runs off the knock.
34.17
Andy Drake darts forward. With vision, Andy Drake plays the ball forward to Graeme Grantt. Graeme Grantt whips in a cross ball towards Danny James. Danny James gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it's well over the bar!
36.51
Neil Gemmell runs straight at the opposition's defence. Neil Gemmell sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
40.42
Jamie Clarke comes in with a late challenge on Martin Murphy. Jamie Clarke is given a warning by the referee! Martin Murphy hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
42.22
Seth Sheringham flicks a high pass forward to Isaiah Banks who brings the ball under control. Isaiah Banks knocks the ball to his team mate, Edward Mccann. Edward Mccann shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
44.18
Isaiah Banks passes the ball forward to Edward Mccann. Edward Mccann shoots from 25 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Rochdale appear unchanged since the first half. Peterborough United also appear unchanged since the first half. Both teams look fired up and appear much more hungry than they were previously.
45.00
Rochdale start the second half!
47.09
Martin Murphy runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Martin Murphy rushes past Ben Impey! Martin Murphy comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it flies well off target!
48.16
0-0Francis Blake runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Francis Blake whips in a cross ball towards Greg Powell. Greg Powell connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Sol Bolton didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
49.15
0-1Seth Sheringham takes it forward alone. Seth Sheringham threads a neat ball through to Greg Powell. Greg Powell plays a scrappy one-two with Edward Mccann and advances towards the goal... Greg Powell comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
54.26
0-1Peterborough United are dictating the run of play here today.
55.00
Jamie Clarke passes the ball forward to Danny James. Danny James lofts in a cross ball towards Frank Forbes. Frank Forbes makes a convincing header but is denied by David Johnson. Excellent save.
57.07
Seeing a gap ahead, Adrian Howey plays the ball forward to Edward Mccann. Edward Mccann knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alexander Sherwood.
60.07
0-1Rochdale have made a substitution with James Platt replacing Graeme Grantt .Peterborough United have made a substitution with Mervin Wiltord replacing Adrian Howey .
65.02
Bill Plowright passes the ball forward to Frank Forbes. Frank Forbes threads a neat ball through to Danny James. Danny James takes a shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
69.03
James Youds makes a simple pass to Isaiah Banks. Isaiah Banks hits a low pass to Edward Mccann. Edward Mccann shoots from distance but it's well over the bar!
71.55
1-1Mervin Wiltord clumsily knocks into Jon Waters. Mervin Wiltord is warned by the referee! Jon Waters grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
77.33
Martin Murphy controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Edward Mccann. Edward Mccann skips past Alexander Sherwood! Edward Mccann makes some space for himself and shoots at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
85.49
Seth Sheringham flicks a high pass forward. Martin Murphy collects the pass. Martin Murphy knocks the ball forward to Edward Mccann. Edward Mccann edges inside the box! Edward Mccann comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it goes wide for a goal kick.
87.37
Neil Gemmell flicks a high pass forward. Frank Forbes controls it well on his chest. Frank Forbes shoots from 20 yards. David Johnson is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Danny James 65 Frank Forbes 87 | Greg Powell 49 Edward Mccann 77 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Edward Mccann of Peterborough United |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Sol Bolton (GK)
6
2. Ben Impey (DEF)
5
3. Andy Drake (DEF)
6
4. Alexander Sherwood (DEF)
6
5. Jon Waters (MID)
6
6. Jamie Clarke (MID)
6
7. Neil Gemmell (MID)
7
8. Bill Plowright (MID)
5
9. Danny James (ATT)
7
10. Frank Forbes (ATT)
8
11. Graeme Grantt (ATT)
6
12. Damien Mason (GK)
0
13. Arthur Riggott (GK)
0
14. James Platt (DEF)
6
1. David Johnson (GK)
6
2. James Youds (DEF)
6
3. Chris Patterson (DEF)
6
4. Seth Sheringham (DEF)
7
5. John Hendrie (DEF)
6
6. Francis Blake (MID)
6
7. Isaiah Banks (MID)
6
8. Martin Murphy (MID)
7
9. Adrian Howey (MID)
6
10. Greg Powell (ATT)
8
11. Edward Mccann (ATT)
9
12. Nick Oliver (ATT)
0
13. Mervin Wiltord (MID)
5
14. Dean Jeffers (MID)
0