Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Spotland where Rochdale play host to Burnley. Its a sell-out today with the 10,500 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in great condition.
Rochdale are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Burnley appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ben Pearce.
The pitch is in great condition.
Rochdale are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Burnley appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ben Pearce.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Rochdale kicking off!
10.35
0-0Richard Hughes passes the ball forward to Alistair Smith. Alistair Smith deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dennis Seric. Dennis Seric knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
16.39
0-0Francisco Flores catches Georg Thalhammer on the ankles. The referee warns Francisco Flores to calm down! Georg Thalhammer stretches but gets up unharmed.
21.14
0-1Paulo Vieira makes a probing pass to Eric Gargo. Eric Gargo plays a one-two with Francisco Flores and advances towards the goal... Eric Gargo strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Eric Gargo!
27.49
Francisco Flores catches Georg Thalhammer on the ankles. The referee warns Francisco Flores again to calm down! Georg Thalhammer hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
28.49
Davide Di Biagio flicks a high pass forward. Anthony Blake collects the pass. Anthony Blake whips in a cross ball towards Robert Milligan. Robert Milligan directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly! That brings them back into the game!
32.51
Georg Thalhammer flicks a high pass forward. Miguel Pinheiro collects the pass. Miguel Pinheiro threads a neat ball through to Dennis Seric. Dennis Seric knocks in a cross ball towards Robert Milligan. Robert Milligan shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
40.35
2-1Davide Di Biagio flicks a high pass forward to Anthony Blake who brings the ball under control. Anthony Blake whips in a cross ball towards Robert Milligan. With a superhuman jump, Robert Milligan connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it's well over the bar!
45.00
Alistair Smith makes a simple pass to Ferdi Willems. Ferdi Willems knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Rainer Seibert.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Rochdale appear unchanged since the first half. Burnley also appear unchanged since the first half. The Burnley players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Burnley kick off!
47.45
Anthony Blake threads a neat ball through to Dennis Seric. Dennis Seric knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Giulio Castelli who gathers it comfortably.
48.54
Matthias Thielemann brings the ball forward. Matthias Thielemann skips past Georg Thalhammer! Matthias Thielemann shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's there!! Stuart Gordon has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
53.34
Anthony Blake sees Davide Di Biagio in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Davide Di Biagio knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alex Morton.
60.54
2-2Rochdale have made a substitution with Clive Marshall replacing Robert Milligan .Burnley have made a substitution with Edgar Fonseca replacing Paulo Vieira .
61.58
Miguel Pinheiro hacks Edgar Fonseca from behind! Miguel Pinheiro is warned by the referee! Edgar Fonseca runs off the knock.
73.54
2-2Jakob Fromm makes a probing pass to Eduardo Campos. Eduardo Campos shoots from 20 yards. The ball comes in low, but Stuart Gordon smothers it!
77.01
2-2David Schacht takes it forward alone. David Schacht flicks a high pass forward to Eric Gargo who brings the ball under control. Eric Gargo kicks a strong pass forward to Eduardo Campos but the referee indicates it's offside!
79.40
David Schacht controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Eduardo Campos. Eduardo Campos plays a one-two with Eric Gargo and rushes in on goal... Eduardo Campos cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
83.35
Rainer Seibert controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Eric Gargo. Eric Gargo makes a probing pass to Eduardo Campos. Eduardo Campos deftly passes the ball to Eric Gargo, releasing him through on goal. Eric Gargo strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but it is miles over!
85.31
Matthias Thielemann makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Edgar Fonseca. Edgar Fonseca makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Eric Gargo. Eric Gargo plays a quick one-two with Edgar Fonseca and rushes in on goal... Eric Gargo makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
90.00
Alistair Smith knocks the ball forward to Clive Marshall. Clive Marshall knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Giulio Castelli who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Robert Milligan 28, 33 | Eric Gargo 21, 85 Matthias Thielemann 49 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Stuart Gordon (GK)
6
2. Miguel Pinheiro (DEF)
6
3. Richard Hughes (DEF)
6
4. Jacob Philips (DEF)
6
5. Georg Thalhammer (DEF)
6
6. Davide Di Biagio (MID)
6
7. Alistair Smith (MID)
6
8. Anthony Blake (MID)
7
9. Ferdi Willems (ATT)
6
10. Robert Milligan (ATT)
8
11. Dennis Seric (ATT)
6
12. Trevor Royce (MID)
0
13. Clive Marshall (ATT)
6
14. Ashley Mcleod (GK)
0
1. Giulio Castelli (GK)
6
2. Rainer Seibert (DEF)
6
3. Titus Oakes (DEF)
6
4. Alex Morton (DEF)
6
5. Jakob Fromm (MID)
6
6. Matthias Thielemann (MID)
8
7. Paulo Vieira (MID)
6
8. David Schacht (MID)
7
9. Eduardo Campos (ATT)
6
10. Eric Gargo (ATT)
9
11. Francisco Flores (ATT)
6
12. Bill Dublin (ATT)
0
13. Edgar Fonseca (MID)
6
14. James Shearer (ATT)
0