Match Report
| Rochdale | Rochdale |  |  | Port Vale | Port Vale | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Matthew Mendonca | M. Mendonca |  | 55 | G |  | 1 | | G | 50 | | Tony Howells | T. Howells | |||||||||
| Emile Ljungberg | E. Ljungberg | | 68 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 52 | | Ledley Grondin | L. Grondin | |||||||||
| Michael Patterson | M. Patterson | | 59 | D | | 3 | | D | 49 |  | Andy Telfer | A. Telfer | |||||||||
| Syd Johnson | S. Johnson | | 56 | D | | 4 | | D | 45 | | Julian Carter | J. Carter | |||||||||
| Jon Chadwick | J. Chadwick | | 58 | M | | 5 | | D | 45 | | Darren Wiltord | D. Wiltord | |||||||||
| Graham Mccann | G. Mccann | | 57 | M | | 6 | | D | 40 | | Dean Murphy | D. Murphy | |||||||||
| Chris Davies | C. Davies | | 54 | M |  | | 7 | | M | 55 | | Arthur Ripley | A. Ripley | ||||||||
| Anthony Prior | A. Prior | | 51 | M | | 8 | | M | 53 | | Kevin Henderson | K. Henderson | |||||||||
| Daniel Goodwin | D. Goodwin | | 57 | A | | 9 | | M | 52 |  | Danijel Pardeilhan | D. Pardeilhan | |||||||||
| Pedro Marques | P. Marques |  | 51 | A | | 10 | | | A | 55 | | Michael Ward | M. Ward | ||||||||
| Craig Stewart | C. Stewart | | 48 | A | | 11 | | A | 54 | | Carl Johnson | C. Johnson | |||||||||
| Nicky Coppinger | N. Coppinger | | 48 | D | | 12 | | M | 50 | | Shaun Proctor | S. Proctor | |||||||||
| Neil Palmer | N. Palmer | | 47 | G | | 13 | | G | 49 | | Craig Impey | C. Impey | |||||||||
| Craig Holloway | C. Holloway | | 46 | M | | 14 | | M | 45 | | Nigel Jacobs | N. Jacobs | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Spotland where Rochdale play host to Port Vale. A crowd of 3,784 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Rochdale are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Port Vale appear to be shaped for 5-3-2.
Today's match is refereed by Noel Robinson.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Rochdale are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Port Vale appear to be shaped for 5-3-2.
Today's match is refereed by Noel Robinson.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Port Vale kicking off!
2.36
0-0Syd Johnson sees space and advances. Syd Johnson threads a neat ball through to Craig Stewart. Craig Stewart controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
4.04
1-0Emile Ljungberg flicks a high pass forward. Graham Mccann holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Graham Mccann deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Pedro Marques. Pedro Marques lofts in a cross ball towards Chris Davies. Chris Davies makes a looping header on goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
12.05
1-0Darren Wiltord comes in with a late challenge on Chris Davies. Darren Wiltord is given a warning by the referee! Chris Davies carries on, but is struggling a bit.
15.22
Kevin Henderson flicks a high ball forward to Carl Johnson who takes it down. Carl Johnson plays a quick one-two with Michael Ward and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Carl Johnson provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
21.26
Dean Murphy threads the ball through to Andy Telfer. Andy Telfer flicks a high pass forward. Michael Ward holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Michael Ward finds some space and shoots from distance but it's well over the bar!
26.58
Danijel Pardeilhan deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Carl Johnson. Carl Johnson lofts in a cross ball towards Michael Ward. Michael Ward directs the ball goalwards with his head. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
27.01
Chris Davies hits a long diagonal ball forward. Graham Mccann sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's miles wide!
32.19
Syd Johnson flicks a high pass forward. Craig Stewart controls it well on his chest. Craig Stewart sees Daniel Goodwin in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Daniel Goodwin flicks a high pass forward. Craig Stewart controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Craig Stewart shoots from just inside the box but it's a woeful effort!
33.15
1-0Jon Chadwick threads a neat ball through to Pedro Marques. Pedro Marques knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Tony Howells who gathers it comfortably.
36.55
Danijel Pardeilhan runs straight at the opposition's defence. Danijel Pardeilhan plays a one-two with Carl Johnson and rushes in on goal... Danijel Pardeilhan makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
39.23
1-1Kevin Henderson knocks the ball forward to Michael Ward. Michael Ward makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Carl Johnson but he's offside!
40.42
Jon Chadwick knocks the ball to his team mate, Graham Mccann. Graham Mccann cuts inside the box! Graham Mccann looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal 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. Port Vale also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Rochdale kick off!
53.59
With vision, Darren Wiltord laces a weighted ball forward to Arthur Ripley. Arthur Ripley knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Matthew Mendonca who gathers it comfortably.
60.19
1-1Rochdale have made a substitution with Nicky Coppinger replacing Pedro Marques .
61.29
1-1Michael Patterson comes in with a late challenge on Carl Johnson. The referee calls over Michael Patterson and warns him to calm down! Carl Johnson stretches but gets up unharmed.
69.10
Jon Chadwick flicks the ball to his team mate, Craig Stewart. Craig Stewart knocks in a cross ball towards Daniel Goodwin. Daniel Goodwin gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Rochdale!
73.11
Chris Davies chips the ball to his team mate, Craig Stewart. Craig Stewart knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Andy Telfer.
77.34
Rochdale have made 2 substitutions with Neil Palmer replacing Craig Stewart and Craig Holloway replacing Jon Chadwick .Port Vale have made 3 substitutions with Nigel Jacobs replacing Michael Ward, Craig Impey replacing Kevin Henderson and Shaun Proctor replacing Ledley Grondin .
78.34
2-1Syd Johnson flicks a high pass forward. Michael Patterson collects the pass. Michael Patterson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Chris Davies. Chris Davies shoots from long range. The ball comes in low, but Tony Howells comfortably smothers it!
81.50
Chris Davies flicks a high ball forward to Nicky Coppinger who takes it down. Nicky Coppinger puts a great ball through. Neil Palmer runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
83.03
Craig Holloway makes a beautiful solo run. Craig Holloway shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
84.43
Graham Mccann knocks the ball to his team mate, Neil Palmer. Neil Palmer shoots from 20 yards. Tony Howells gets down and covers it.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
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Yellow Cards
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Possession
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Scorers
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Matthew Mendonca (GK)
6
2. Emile Ljungberg (DEF)
6
3. Michael Patterson (DEF)
6
4. Syd Johnson (DEF)
7
5. Jon Chadwick (MID)
6
6. Graham Mccann (MID)
7
7. Chris Davies (MID)
9
8. Anthony Prior (MID)
6
9. Daniel Goodwin (ATT)
8
10. Pedro Marques (ATT)
6
11. Craig Stewart (ATT)
7
12. Nicky Coppinger (DEF)
6
13. Neil Palmer (GK)
6
14. Craig Holloway (MID)
6
1. Tony Howells (GK)
6
2. Ledley Grondin (DEF)
6
3. Andy Telfer (DEF)
6
4. Julian Carter (DEF)
6
5. Darren Wiltord (DEF)
6
6. Dean Murphy (DEF)
6
7. Arthur Ripley (MID)
6
8. Kevin Henderson (MID)
6
9. Danijel Pardeilhan (MID)
8
10. Michael Ward (ATT)
6
11. Carl Johnson (ATT)
7
12. Shaun Proctor (MID)
6
13. Craig Impey (GK)
6
14. Nigel Jacobs (MID)
6