Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Spotland where Rochdale play host to Oxford United. A crowd of 9,756 fill this 10,500 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Rochdale and Oxford United are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Adam Brown.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Rochdale and Oxford United are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Adam Brown.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Rochdale kicking off!
6.45
0-0Liam Eadie deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stephen Jess. Stephen Jess flicks the ball to his team mate, Ralph Granville. Ralph Granville whips in a cross ball towards Fredrik Boateng. Fredrik Boateng is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but somehow Ashley Mcleod manages to keep it out.
8.02
0-1Ralph Granville sees Aaron Grantt in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Aaron Grantt knocks in a cross ball towards Fredrik Boateng. Fredrik Boateng heads the ball goalwards. The keeper, Ashley Mcleod, sees it late!! Goal for Oxford United!
15.11
0-1Without breaking stride, Andy Mckinlay plays the ball forward to Oberdan Montella. Oberdan Montella flicks a high pass forward. Daniele Luzhny controls it well on his chest. Daniele Luzhny controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
16.50
Ralph Granville knocks the ball forward to Fredrik Boateng. Fredrik Boateng whips in a cross ball towards Stephen Jess. Stephen Jess jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Oxford United!
24.01
Jeremy Van De Hor flicks a high ball forward to Fredrik Boateng who takes it down. Fredrik Boateng shoots from outside the area. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
27.33
Younes Molinier flicks a high ball forward to Brian Windass who takes it down. Brian Windass sees Aaron Grantt in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Aaron Grantt lofts in a cross ball towards Ralph Granville. With a superhuman jump, Ralph Granville connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Ashley Mcleod manages to gather it effortlessly.
28.24
Younes Molinier knocks the ball to his team mate, Simon Roth. Simon Roth sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it rises well off target!
33.07
Brian Windass passes the ball forward to Ralph Granville. Ralph Granville flicks a high ball forward to Aaron Grantt who takes it down. Aaron Grantt shoots from 25 yards. It curls slightly but Ashley Mcleod manages to gather it.
34.34
With imagination, Nigel Greaves plays the ball forward to Ledley Fletcher. Ledley Fletcher shoots from outside the area but it rises well off target!
36.32
0-3Brian Windass flicks a high pass forward. Dave Williamson comfortably collects the pass. Dave Williamson makes a simple pass to Jeremy Van De Hor. Jeremy Van De Hor knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
39.01
Dave Williamson knocks the ball to his team mate, Stephen Jess. Stephen Jess shoots from distance. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
42.25
Brian Windass deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ralph Granville. Ralph Granville sees space and advances. Ralph Granville knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Anthony Laver.
45.00
Ralph Granville flicks a high pass forward. Fredrik Boateng collects the pass. Fredrik Boateng knocks in a cross ball towards Ralph Granville. Ralph Granville powers a header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
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. Oxford United also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Oxford United get the second half underway!
51.07
0-4Andy Mckinlay comes in with a late challenge on Jeremy Van De Hor. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Jeremy Van De Hor carries on, but is struggling a bit.
53.35
Daniele Luzhny advances with the ball. Daniele Luzhny knocks in a cross ball towards Ledley Fletcher. Ledley Fletcher is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
57.28
1-4Brian Windass catches Clive Marshall on the ankles. The referee warns Brian Windass to calm down! Clive Marshall hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
60.32
Alistair Smith deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ledley Fletcher. Ledley Fletcher controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Clive Marshall through on goal. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Clive Marshall provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward but it is tipped over by Pierre G. Brevi.
61.33
1-4Nigel Greaves takes the corner, chipping the ball to the near post. Aaron Grantt jumps high to head the ball out to safety!
66.37
Nigel Greaves makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Oberdan Montella. Oberdan Montella shoots from long range. Solid save from Pierre G. Brevi. What a great pair of hands!
67.39
Aaron Grantt passes the ball forward to Simon Roth. Simon Roth knocks in a cross ball towards Aaron Grantt. With a superhuman jump, Aaron Grantt connects with the ball and heads it goalwards which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
73.06
Aaron Grantt sees Fredrik Boateng in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Fredrik Boateng shoots from outside the area but it's drastically wayward!
81.14
Ralph Granville knocks the ball forward to Simon Roth. Simon Roth passes the ball forward to Aaron Grantt. Aaron Grantt comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 10 yards out. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
83.40
Dave Williamson threads a neat ball through to Jeremy Van De Hor. Jeremy Van De Hor flicks a high pass forward. Aaron Grantt controls it well on his chest. Aaron Grantt passes the ball forward to Fredrik Boateng. Some good footwork from Fredrik Boateng provides some space. He shoots at goal but it flies well off target!
87.51
Ledley Fletcher sees Clive Marshall in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Clive Marshall tries a spectacular long range effort but it rises well off target!
90.00
Daniele Luzhny knocks the ball forward to Clive Marshall. Clive Marshall sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
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
| Ledley Fletcher 53 | Fredrik Boateng 8, 24 Stephen Jess 16 Ralph Granville 45 Aaron Grantt 67 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Fredrik Boateng of Oxford United |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Ashley Mcleod (GK)
7
2. Jacob Philips (DEF)
6
3. Andy Mckinlay (DEF)
5
4. Gavin Flintlock (DEF)
6
5. Anthony Laver (DEF)
6
6. Daniele Luzhny (MID)
7
7. Alistair Smith (MID)
6
8. Nigel Greaves (MID)
6
9. Ledley Fletcher (ATT)
7
10. Clive Marshall (ATT)
6
11. Oberdan Montella (ATT)
6
12. Ljubisa Pergolizzi (ATT)
0
13. Chris Johnson (GK)
0
14. Ruel Ehiogu (ATT)
0
1. Pierre G. Brevi (GK)
6
2. Dave Williamson (DEF)
6
3. Liam Eadie (DEF)
6
4. Brian Windass (DEF)
6
5. Younes Molinier (DEF)
6
6. Ralph Granville (MID)
8
7. Stephen Jess (MID)
7
8. Jeremy Van De Hor (MID)
6
9. Simon Roth (ATT)
6
10. Aaron Grantt (ATT)
8
11. Fredrik Boateng (ATT)
9
12. Clive Wiltord (GK)
0
13. Steve De Nooijer (MID)
0
14. Eric Götz (ATT)
0