Match Report
| Rochdale | Rochdale |  |  | Rotherham United | Rotherham United | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Sol Bolton | S. Bolton |  | 40 | G |  | 1 | | G | 51 | | Kelvin Shearer | K. Shearer | |||||||||
| Tim Thirlwell | T. Thirlwell | | 54 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 43 | | Thierry Pallister | T. Pallister | |||||||||
| Edward Shearer | E. Shearer | | 47 | D | | 3 | | D | 36 | | Simon Clegg | S. Clegg | |||||||||
| Andy Drake | A. Drake | | 44 | D | | 4 | | D | 35 | | Ivan Brooking | I. Brooking | |||||||||
| Jamie Clarke | J. Clarke | | 43 | M | | 5 | |  | D | 35 | | Kieron Wright-Phillips | K. Wright-Phillips | ||||||||
| James Hughes | J. Hughes | | 41 | M | | | 6 | | M | 60 | | Ian Venus | I. Venus | ||||||||
| Neil Gemmell | N. Gemmell |  | 39 | M | | 7 | | M | 45 | | Harry Elliott | H. Elliott | |||||||||
| Bill Plowright | B. Plowright | | 36 | M | | 8 | | M | 42 | | Damien Mercer | D. Mercer | |||||||||
| Danny James | D. James | | 56 | A | | 9 | | M | 41 | | Adrian Plowright | A. Plowright | |||||||||
| Frank Forbes | F. Forbes | | 44 | A | | 10 | | A | 52 | | Sylvain Kasper | S. Kasper | |||||||||
| Graeme Grantt | G. Grantt | | 36 | A | | 11 | | A | 46 |  | Paulo Bento | P. Bento | |||||||||
| Alexander Sherwood | A. Sherwood | | 40 | D | | 12 | | G | 47 | | Seth Dyer | S. Dyer | |||||||||
| Damien Mason | D. Mason | | 36 | G | | 13 | | G | 46 | | Kelvin Oakes | K. Oakes | |||||||||
| Arthur Riggott | A. Riggott | | 36 | G | | 14 | | M | 40 | | Alexander Minto | A. Minto | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
The weather is mixed here at Spotland where Rochdale play host to Rotherham United. A crowd of 2,841 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Rochdale are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Rotherham United appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by John Keegan.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Rochdale are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Rotherham United appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by John Keegan.
0.00
0-0Rotherham United kick off!
2.09
0-0Tim Thirlwell hits a low pass to Neil Gemmell. Neil Gemmell flicks a high ball forward to Graeme Grantt who takes it down. Graeme Grantt knocks in a cross ball towards Frank Forbes. Frank Forbes finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Kelvin Shearer manages to keep it out.
10.13
0-0Bill Plowright makes a probing pass to Danny James. Danny James plays a quick one-two with Graeme Grantt and rushes in on goal... Danny James comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it goes wide for a goal kick.
22.26
James Hughes makes a simple pass to Graeme Grantt. Graeme Grantt rushes past Simon Clegg! Graeme Grantt muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
26.57
Bill Plowright brings the ball forward. Bill Plowright plays a one-two with Danny James and rushes in on goal... Bill Plowright shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's miles wide!
33.06
0-0Kieron Wright-Phillips clumsily knocks into Frank Forbes. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Frank Forbes hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
34.12
Jamie Clarke surges forward with the ball. Jamie Clarke lofts in a cross ball towards Frank Forbes. Frank Forbes gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
36.19
Damien Mercer makes a probing pass to Sylvain Kasper. Sylvain Kasper plays a quick one-two with Paulo Bento and rushes in on goal... Sylvain Kasper strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Good save!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Rochdale appear unchanged since the first half. Rotherham United also appear unchanged since the first half. The Rochdale players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and Rochdale kick off!
49.58
0-0James Hughes flicks a high pass forward to Frank Forbes who brings the ball under control. Frank Forbes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
57.24
0-0Simon Clegg flicks the ball to his team mate, Harry Elliott. Harry Elliott flicks a high pass forward. Sylvain Kasper holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Sylvain Kasper puts a great ball through. Paulo Bento runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
60.44
0-0Rochdale have made a substitution with Arthur Riggott replacing Graeme Grantt .
61.47
With great vision, Jamie Clarke plays the ball forward to Danny James. Danny James tries a spectacular long range effort but it curls horrendously wide!
65.54
0-1Damien Mercer kicks a strong pass forward to Paulo Bento. Paulo Bento plays a scrappy one-two with Sylvain Kasper and stumbles forward towards the goal... Paulo Bento makes some space for himself and shoots at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
71.19
James Hughes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Frank Forbes. Frank Forbes makes a great pass forward. Danny James runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
72.53
0-1Paulo Bento catches Andy Drake on the ankles. Paulo Bento is given a warning by the referee! Andy Drake carries on, but is struggling a bit.
73.50
Neil Gemmell advances with the ball. Neil Gemmell shoots from 25 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
75.51
Andy Drake flicks a high ball forward to James Hughes who takes it down. James Hughes makes a simple pass to Danny James. Danny James makes a probing pass between the defence to Arthur Riggott. Arthur Riggott shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it flies just wide!
77.15
Rotherham United have made a substitution with Seth Dyer replacing Harry Elliott .
79.16
Bill Plowright clumsily knocks into Ian Venus. The referee calls over Bill Plowright and shows him a yellow card! Ian Venus gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
84.36
Jamie Clarke flicks a high pass forward. Danny James collects the pass. Danny James knocks in a cross ball towards Frank Forbes. Frank Forbes gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
85.16
Andy Drake knocks the ball forward to James Hughes. James Hughes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Frank Forbes. Frank Forbes edges inside the box! Frank Forbes strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
87.15
Ian Venus flicks a high pass forward. Sylvain Kasper collects the pass. Sylvain Kasper skips past Andy Drake! Sylvain Kasper shoots from just inside the box. The ball takes a deflection leaving Sol Bolton with no chance!! Goal for Rotherham United!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Sylvain Kasper of Rotherham United |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Sol Bolton (GK)
6
2. Tim Thirlwell (DEF)
6
3. Edward Shearer (DEF)
6
4. Andy Drake (DEF)
6
5. Jamie Clarke (MID)
7
6. James Hughes (MID)
7
7. Neil Gemmell (MID)
6
8. Bill Plowright (MID)
6
9. Danny James (ATT)
6
10. Frank Forbes (ATT)
6
11. Graeme Grantt (ATT)
6
12. Alexander Sherwood (DEF)
0
13. Damien Mason (GK)
0
14. Arthur Riggott (GK)
6
1. Kelvin Shearer (GK)
6
2. Thierry Pallister (DEF)
6
3. Simon Clegg (DEF)
7
4. Ivan Brooking (DEF)
6
5. Kieron Wright-Phillips (DEF)
6
6. Ian Venus (MID)
7
7. Harry Elliott (MID)
6
8. Damien Mercer (MID)
7
9. Adrian Plowright (MID)
6
10. Sylvain Kasper (ATT)
9
11. Paulo Bento (ATT)
8
12. Seth Dyer (GK)
6
13. Kelvin Oakes (GK)
0
14. Alexander Minto (MID)
0