Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Spotland where Rochdale play host to Brighton and Hove Albion. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Both Rochdale and Brighton and Hove Albion are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Both Rochdale and Brighton and Hove Albion are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
0.00
0-0Rochdale get the match underway!
3.42
0-0Riccardo Memmo brings the ball forward. Riccardo Memmo threads the ball through to Oluwashegun Enyinnaya. Oluwashegun Enyinnaya knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
6.29
0-0Rodney Bakkati flicks the ball to his team mate, Oluwashegun Enyinnaya. Oluwashegun Enyinnaya plays a perfect one-two with Carl Thompson and rushes in on goal... Oluwashegun Enyinnaya shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
8.48
0-0Hakan Türkyilmaz makes a simple pass to Muzzy Türkyilmaz. Muzzy Türkyilmaz shoots from 25 yards. Miel Dudilica easily smothers it.
14.21
0-0Brighton and Hove Albion are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Rochdale's defence.
16.15
Gérard Chevallier makes a probing pass to Gabriel Solis. Gabriel Solis knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Riccardo Memmo.
22.24
0-0Oluwashegun Enyinnaya catches Adil Amzine on the ankles. Oluwashegun Enyinnaya is warned by the referee! Adil Amzine runs off the knock.
24.27
Rodney Bakkati advances with the ball. Rodney Bakkati shoots from 20 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
27.38
1-0Gilles Robson passes the ball forward to Guilherme Loureiro. Guilherme Loureiro goes all the way! Guilherme Loureiro shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's there!! Mohammed Gargo has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
33.41
1-0Jerry Melia takes it forward alone. Jerry Melia threads the ball through to Gabriel Solis but he's offside!
36.01
Gilles Robson brings the ball forward. Gilles Robson sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's miles wide!
39.35
Adil Amzine knocks the ball to his team mate, Gérard Chevallier. Gérard Chevallier makes a simple pass to Muzzy Türkyilmaz. Muzzy Türkyilmaz knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Rigobert Wome.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
The second half starts with Brighton and Hove Albion kicking off!
47.40
Hakan Türkyilmaz flicks the ball to his team mate, Alex McCoist. Alex McCoist goes all the way! Alex McCoist rockets a shot on goal. It's miles wide!
57.47
Rodney Bakkati sees space and advances. Rodney Bakkati makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Guilherme Loureiro. Guilherme Loureiro tries a spectacular strike but he balloons it over the crossbar!
59.48
Jerry Melia makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Muzzy Türkyilmaz. Muzzy Türkyilmaz knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
60.15
Ismael Izzet deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jerry Melia. Jerry Melia makes a probing pass to Muzzy Türkyilmaz. Muzzy Türkyilmaz whips in a cross ball towards Alex McCoist. Alex McCoist powers a header at goal. It's miles wide!
65.04
Gérard Chevallier catches Rodney Bakkati on the ankles. Gérard Chevallier is warned by the referee! Rodney Bakkati runs off the knock.
67.40
Jerry Melia controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alex McCoist. Alex McCoist sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but somehow Miel Dudilica manages to keep it out.
72.32
Gérard Chevallier passes the ball forward to Gabriel Solis. Gabriel Solis tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies wide!
73.52
Gilles Robson makes a simple pass to Carl Thompson. Carl Thompson goes all the way! Carl Thompson shoots from just inside the box. Mohammed Gargo is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
78.51
Gérard Chevallier deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gabriel Solis. Gabriel Solis finds some space and shoots from distance. Miel Dudilica easily smothers it.
81.51
Gérard Chevallier kicks a strong pass forward to Muzzy Türkyilmaz. Muzzy Türkyilmaz kicks a strong pass forward to Gabriel Solis. Gabriel Solis makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but somehow Miel Dudilica manages to keep it out.
87.05
Hakan Türkyilmaz flicks the ball to his team mate, Muzzy Türkyilmaz. Muzzy Türkyilmaz lofts in a cross ball towards Gabriel Solis. Gabriel Solis heads the ball goalwards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
89.18
Rigobert Wome knocks the ball forward to Gilles Robson. Gilles Robson kicks a strong pass forward to Guilherme Loureiro. Guilherme Loureiro knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Mohammed Gargo who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
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