Match Report
| Rochdale | Rochdale |  |  | Leicester City | Leicester City | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Paul Drake | P. Drake |  | 64 | G |  | 1 | | G | 56 | | Dale Dichio | D. Dichio | |||||||||
| Fredrik Cooper | F. Cooper | | 77 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 71 | | Jody Fletcher | J. Fletcher | |||||||||
| Morris Bramble | M. Bramble | | 56 | D | | 3 | | D | 56 | | Dean Gray | D. Gray | |||||||||
| Steve Standing | S. Standing | | 55 | D | | 4 | | D | 54 | | Ugo Davies | U. Davies | |||||||||
| Kieron Izzet | K. Izzet | | 62 | M | | 5 | |  | D | 49 | | Phil Eustace | P. Eustace | ||||||||
| Wayne Mike | W. Mike | | 61 | M | | | 6 | | M | 73 | | Peter Shearer | P. Shearer | ||||||||
| John Clegg | J. Clegg | | 61 | M | | 7 | | M | 70 | | Adrian Swift | A. Swift | |||||||||
| Warren Copping | W. Copping | | 60 | M | | 8 | | M | 62 | | Mike Wiltord | M. Wiltord | |||||||||
| Fredrik Granville | F. Granville | | 65 | A | | 9 | | A | 68 | | Martin Burgess | M. Burgess | |||||||||
| Sylvain Butt | S. Butt | | 60 | A | | 10 | | A | 67 |  | Baldur Sigurjónsson | B. Sigurjónsson | |||||||||
| Duncan Bould | D. Bould | | 55 | A | | 11 | | A | 60 |  | Tomasz Wilimowski | T. Wilimowski | |||||||||
| Luca Lasalandra | L. Lasalandra |  | 61 | G | | 12 | | M | 60 | | Wayne Laver | W. Laver | |||||||||
| Jamie Edghill | J. Edghill | | 60 | M | | 13 | | A | 56 | | Morris Formon | M. Formon | |||||||||
| Jermaine Barrett | J. Barrett | | 57 | M | | 14 | | M | 55 | | Paolo Harrison | P. Harrison | |||||||||
 today's match is sponsored by Armellini |
Match Report
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Spotland where Rochdale play host to Leicester City. A crowd of 8,755 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Rochdale are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Leicester City appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Thierry Salako.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Rochdale are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Leicester City appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Thierry Salako.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Leicester City kick off!
10.41
0-0Mike Wiltord surges forward with the ball. Mike Wiltord makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Martin Burgess. Martin Burgess knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
14.21
0-0John Clegg knocks the ball to his team mate, Warren Copping. Warren Copping makes a probing pass to Sylvain Butt but he's offside!
15.22
0-1Mike Wiltord flicks a high pass forward. Peter Shearer collects the pass. Peter Shearer finds some space and shoots from distance. It's there!! Paul Drake has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
18.39
Morris Bramble kicks a strong pass forward to Fredrik Cooper. Fredrik Cooper threads a neat ball through to Duncan Bould. Duncan Bould knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ugo Davies.
21.03
0-1Dean Gray controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mike Wiltord. Mike Wiltord flicks a high pass forward. Martin Burgess collects the pass. Martin Burgess whips in a cross ball towards Tomasz Wilimowski. Tomasz Wilimowski finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Paul Drake manages to gather it effortlessly.
24.52
0-127.12
0-1Ugo Davies deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Peter Shearer. Peter Shearer controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Baldur Sigurjónsson. Baldur Sigurjónsson knocks in a cross ball towards Martin Burgess. Steve Standing comes in with a late challenge on Martin Burgess. Martin Burgess appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
30.23
Morris Bramble plays the ball forward to Warren Copping. Warren Copping brings the ball forward. Warren Copping skips past Jody Fletcher! Warren Copping side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it flies well off target!
33.13
Mike Wiltord controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Martin Burgess. Martin Burgess tries a spectacular long range effort his aim is horrendously poor!
34.25
Sylvain Butt kicks a strong pass forward to Duncan Bould. Duncan Bould shoots from 20 yards. Magnificent save by Dale Dichio!
39.15
Peter Shearer flicks a high pass forward. Martin Burgess collects the pass. Martin Burgess shoots from outside the area but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
40.34
John Clegg threads a neat ball through to Fredrik Granville. Fredrik Granville skips past Mike Wiltord! Fredrik Granville takes a shot at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
42.25
Dean Gray passes the ball forward to Adrian Swift. Adrian Swift deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Peter Shearer. Peter Shearer shoots from outside the area but it's well over the bar!
45.00
John Clegg threads a neat ball through to Sylvain Butt. Sylvain Butt shoots from 25 yards but it flies wide!
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. Leicester City 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 second half starts with Rochdale kicking off!
49.31
Morris Bramble controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Steve Standing. Steve Standing sees Duncan Bould in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Duncan Bould plays a quick one-two with Fredrik Granville and rushes in on goal... Duncan Bould cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it flies well off target!
51.02
With a delightful solo run, Phil Eustace stretches the opposition's defence. Phil Eustace knocks in a cross ball towards Mike Wiltord. Mike Wiltord heads the ball goalwards but it is shockingly off target!
57.40
Morris Bramble sees Kieron Izzet in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Kieron Izzet makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Fredrik Granville. Fredrik Granville shoots from outside the area but it's well over the bar!
59.12
Duncan Bould advances with the ball. Duncan Bould tries a spectacular long range effort. It curls slightly but Dale Dichio manages to gather it comfortably.
60.43
0-1Rochdale have made a substitution with Luca Lasalandra replacing Kieron Izzet .Leicester City have made a substitution with Morris Formon replacing Adrian Swift .
65.29
John Clegg hits a low pass to Luca Lasalandra. Luca Lasalandra sees space and advances. Luca Lasalandra makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Fredrik Granville but he's offside!
67.06
0-1Peter Shearer catches Steve Standing on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Steve Standing stretches but gets up unharmed.
69.03
Fredrik Cooper advances with the ball. Fredrik Cooper passes the ball forward to Fredrik Granville. Fredrik Granville shoots from 20 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
77.27
Leicester City have made 2 substitutions with Paolo Harrison replacing Tomasz Wilimowski and Wayne Laver replacing Ugo Davies .
81.43
John Clegg decides to run forward with the ball. John Clegg finds some space and shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
83.14
Baldur Sigurjónsson plays the ball forward to Martin Burgess. Martin Burgess knocks in a cross ball towards Peter Shearer. Peter Shearer outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
89.15
0-2Rochdale are keeping most of the possession.
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
| Peter Shearer 15, 83 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Peter Shearer of Leicester City |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Paul Drake (GK)
6
2. Fredrik Cooper (DEF)
7
3. Morris Bramble (DEF)
7
4. Steve Standing (DEF)
6
5. Kieron Izzet (MID)
6
6. Wayne Mike (MID)
6
7. John Clegg (MID)
7
8. Warren Copping (MID)
7
9. Fredrik Granville (ATT)
6
10. Sylvain Butt (ATT)
6
11. Duncan Bould (ATT)
7
12. Luca Lasalandra (GK)
6
13. Jamie Edghill (MID)
0
14. Jermaine Barrett (MID)
0
1. Dale Dichio (GK)
7
2. Jody Fletcher (DEF)
6
3. Dean Gray (DEF)
7
4. Ugo Davies (DEF)
6
5. Phil Eustace (DEF)
6
6. Peter Shearer (MID)
9
7. Adrian Swift (MID)
6
8. Mike Wiltord (MID)
8
9. Martin Burgess (ATT)
7
10. Baldur Sigurjónsson (ATT)
6
11. Tomasz Wilimowski (ATT)
6
12. Wayne Laver (MID)
6
13. Morris Formon (ATT)
6
14. Paolo Harrison (MID)
6