Match Report
| Rochdale | Rochdale |  |  | Sunderland | Sunderland | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Paul Drake | P. Drake |  | 65 | G |  | 1 | | G | 69 |  | Craig Gemmill | C. Gemmill | |||||||||
| Fredrik Cooper | F. Cooper | | 77 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 77 |  | Mark Magoni | M. Magoni | |||||||||
| Morris Bramble | M. Bramble | | 56 | D | | 3 | | D | 75 | | Ruel Defoe | R. Defoe | |||||||||
| Steve Standing | S. Standing | | 55 | D | | 4 | | D | 63 | | Graeme Harrison | G. Harrison | |||||||||
| Kieron Izzet | K. Izzet | | 62 | M | | 5 | | D | 58 | | Ronnie Pearce | R. Pearce | |||||||||
| Warren Copping | W. Copping | | 61 | M |  | | 6 | | | M | 75 |  | Harris Gerritsen | H. Gerritsen | |||||||
| Wayne Mike | W. Mike | | 61 | M | | 7 | | M | 58 |  | Guillermo Perez | G. Perez | |||||||||
| John Clegg | J. Clegg | | 61 | M | | 8 | | M | 57 | | Gavin Hackworth | G. Hackworth | |||||||||
| Fredrik Granville | F. Granville | | 65 | A | | 9 | | A | 66 | | Scott Drake | S. Drake | |||||||||
| Sylvain Butt | S. Butt | | 60 | A | | 10 | | A | 63 | | Michael Adams | M. Adams | |||||||||
| Duncan Bould | D. Bould | | 57 | A | | 11 | | A | 58 | | Des Salako | D. Salako | |||||||||
| Luca Lasalandra | L. Lasalandra | | 61 | G | | 12 | | G | 65 | | Tony Walsh | T. Walsh | |||||||||
| Jamie Edghill | J. Edghill | | 60 | M | | 13 | | A | 57 | | Dale Wiltord | D. Wiltord | |||||||||
| Jermaine Barrett | J. Barrett | | 57 | M | | 14 | | G | 54 | | Marc Carragher | M. Carragher | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Spotland where Rochdale play host to Sunderland. A crowd of 8,370 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Rochdale are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Sunderland appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by James Marsden.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Rochdale are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Sunderland appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by James Marsden.
0.00
0-0Rochdale start the game by kicking off the first half!
8.27
0-1Guillermo Perez sees space and advances. Guillermo Perez finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
20.39
0-1Graeme Harrison passes the ball forward to Mark Magoni. Mark Magoni threads a neat ball through to Gavin Hackworth. Gavin Hackworth knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
26.46
0-1Morris Bramble kicks a strong pass forward to John Clegg. John Clegg deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Sylvain Butt. Sylvain Butt kicks a strong pass forward to Fredrik Granville but the referee indicates it's offside!
28.25
0-1Mark Magoni comes in with a late challenge on Duncan Bould. Mark Magoni is given a warning by the referee! Duncan Bould stretches but gets up unharmed.
30.48
0-1Steve Standing launches a long ball forward into the other half. Warren Copping whips in a cross ball towards Fredrik Granville. Graeme Harrison catches Fredrik Granville on the ankles. Penalty not given!!
32.35
0-1Michael Adams comes in with a late challenge on Sylvain Butt. The referee calls over Michael Adams and shows him a yellow card! Sylvain Butt runs off the knock.
33.14
0-1Guillermo Perez flicks a high pass forward. Harris Gerritsen controls it well on his chest. Harris Gerritsen shoots from 20 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
42.36
Morris Bramble knocks the ball forward to Duncan Bould. Without breaking stride, Duncan Bould plays the ball forward to Sylvain Butt. Sylvain Butt finds some space and shoots from distance but it is miles over!
44.40
Mark Magoni makes a high pass forward. Gavin Hackworth shows exceptional athleticism as he brings the ball under control. Gavin Hackworth controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Scott Drake. Scott Drake shoots from outside the area. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
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. Sunderland also appear unchanged since the first half. The Rochdale players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Sunderland kick off!
47.31
Harris Gerritsen passes the ball forward to Scott Drake. Scott Drake tries a spectacular long range effort. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Scott Drake!
55.42
Without breaking stride, Graeme Harrison plays the ball forward to Harris Gerritsen. Harris Gerritsen controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Scott Drake. Scott Drake shoots from distance but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
59.59
0-3The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
60.28
0-3Rochdale have made a substitution with Luca Lasalandra replacing Kieron Izzet .
61.29
Guillermo Perez threads a neat ball through to Scott Drake. Scott Drake shoots from distance. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
65.08
Ruel Defoe flicks a high ball forward to Guillermo Perez who takes it down. Guillermo Perez flicks the ball to his team mate, Scott Drake. Scott Drake shoots from 25 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
66.50
Morris Bramble knocks the ball forward to Wayne Mike. Wayne Mike threads the ball through to Fredrik Granville. Fredrik Granville finds some space and shoots from distance but it's a woeful effort!
67.25
Warren Copping makes a simple pass to Sylvain Butt. Sylvain Butt shoots from long range but it is miles over!
69.19
Des Salako flicks a high pass forward. Michael Adams holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Michael Adams controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
71.46
Warren Copping passes the ball forward to Luca Lasalandra. Luca Lasalandra shoots from 20 yards but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
75.20
Ruel Defoe flicks a high pass forward. Scott Drake controls it well on his chest. Scott Drake picks a pass forward to Des Salako. Des Salako lofts in a cross ball towards Scott Drake. Scott Drake directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Paul Drake with no chance!! Goal for Sunderland! The crowd cheers as he celebrates his hattrick!
77.20
Sunderland have made 3 substitutions with Tony Walsh replacing Scott Drake, Marc Carragher replacing Michael Adams and Dale Wiltord replacing Des Salako .
79.14
Ruel Defoe threads a neat ball through to Harris Gerritsen. Harris Gerritsen plays a scrappy one-two with Dale Wiltord and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Harris Gerritsen provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Harris Gerritsen scores for Sunderland!!
90.00
0-5With some swift thinking, Morris Bramble plays the ball forward to Sylvain Butt. Sylvain Butt plays a scrappy one-two with Fredrik Granville and advances towards the goal... Sylvain Butt shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Good save!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Guillermo Perez 8 Scott Drake 44, 47, 75 Harris Gerritsen 79 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Paul Drake (GK)
6
2. Fredrik Cooper (DEF)
6
3. Morris Bramble (DEF)
6
4. Steve Standing (DEF)
6
5. Kieron Izzet (MID)
6
6. Warren Copping (MID)
6
7. Wayne Mike (MID)
6
8. John Clegg (MID)
6
9. Fredrik Granville (ATT)
6
10. Sylvain Butt (ATT)
6
11. Duncan Bould (ATT)
6
12. Luca Lasalandra (GK)
6
13. Jamie Edghill (MID)
0
14. Jermaine Barrett (MID)
0
1. Craig Gemmill (GK)
6
2. Mark Magoni (DEF)
6
3. Ruel Defoe (DEF)
6
4. Graeme Harrison (DEF)
6
5. Ronnie Pearce (DEF)
6
6. Harris Gerritsen (MID)
8
7. Guillermo Perez (MID)
8
8. Gavin Hackworth (MID)
6
9. Scott Drake (ATT)
9
10. Michael Adams (ATT)
5
11. Des Salako (ATT)
6
12. Tony Walsh (GK)
6
13. Dale Wiltord (ATT)
6
14. Marc Carragher (GK)
6