Match Report
| Walsall | Walsall |  |  | Rochdale | Rochdale | ||||||||||||||||
| Matty Stringer | Matty Stringer | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Robert Mortensen | R. Mortensen |  | 63 | G |  | 1 | |  | G | 53 | | Ashley Mcleod | A. Mcleod | ||||||||
| Marcel Hässler | M. Hässler |  | 59 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 58 | | Leon Kitson | L. Kitson | |||||||||
| Christian Arendt | C. Arendt | | 58 | D | | 3 | | D | 52 | | Kevin Jackson | K. Jackson | |||||||||
| Omer Wise | O. Wise | | 68 | D | | 4 | | D | 49 |  | Jaime Moreira | J. Moreira | |||||||||
| Mark Wainwright | M. Wainwright | | 67 | M | | 5 | | D | 48 | | Jaime Tavares | J. Tavares | |||||||||
| Marc Kerr | M. Kerr | | 53 | M | | 6 | | M | 51 | | Alistair Smith | A. Smith | |||||||||
| Thierry Guppy | T. Guppy | | 68 | M | | 7 | | M | 48 |  | Attilio Sbaccanti | A. Sbaccanti | |||||||||
| Daniel Calvo | D. Calvo |  | 54 | M | | | 8 | | M | 46 | | Omer Joseph | O. Joseph | ||||||||
| Teddy Scowcroft | T. Scowcroft | | 69 | A | | 9 | | A | 58 | | Oliver Schönenborn | O. Schönenborn | |||||||||
| Anthony Ince | A. Ince | | 57 | A | | 10 | | A | 53 | | Oberdan Montella | O. Montella | |||||||||
| Isaiah Bellamy | I. Bellamy | | 53 | G | | 11 | | A | 51 | | Neil Konchesky | N. Konchesky | |||||||||
| Don Morton | D. Morton |  | 65 | M | | 12 | | G | 51 | | Mick Jacobs | M. Jacobs | |||||||||
| Craig Lockley | C. Lockley | | 62 | D | | 13 | | A | 50 | | Ruel Ehiogu | R. Ehiogu | |||||||||
| Daniele Andrews | D. Andrews |  | 20 | R | | 14 | | D | 45 | | Matt Vernazza | M. Vernazza | |||||||||
Match Report
Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Vitality Stadium where Walsall play host to Rochdale. A crowd of 9,382 fill this 10,500 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Walsall are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Rochdale appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Kevin Mccann.
The pitch is in good condition.
Walsall are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Rochdale appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Kevin Mccann.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Walsall kick off!
6.40
0-0Kevin Jackson changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Kevin Jackson sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Fabulous save!
10.14
0-0Marc Kerr flicks a high pass forward. Anthony Ince holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Anthony Ince knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Leon Kitson.
15.27
Marcel Hässler hits a low pass to Thierry Guppy. Thierry Guppy whips in a cross ball towards Isaiah Bellamy. Isaiah Bellamy outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it is tipped over by Ashley Mcleod.
16.57
0-0Daniel Calvo takes the corner, swinging a high ball in towards the far post. Isaiah Bellamy shoots from just inside the box but it flies just wide!
21.31
0-0Mark Wainwright makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Marc Kerr. Marc Kerr makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Anthony Ince. Anthony Ince side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. It's miles wide!
24.04
Daniel Calvo passes the ball forward to Teddy Scowcroft. Teddy Scowcroft sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but is denied by Ashley Mcleod. Excellent save.
27.12
Alistair Smith flicks a high pass forward. Omer Joseph controls it well on his chest. Omer Joseph knocks the ball to his team mate, Neil Konchesky. Neil Konchesky flicks a high pass forward. Oliver Schönenborn controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Oliver Schönenborn strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Robert Mortensen smothers it!
28.19
Alistair Smith sees Omer Joseph in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Omer Joseph flicks a high pass forward. Oliver Schönenborn collects the pass. Oliver Schönenborn sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is tipped over by Robert Mortensen.
30.38
Marcel Hässler sees Mark Wainwright in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Mark Wainwright flicks the ball to his team mate, Marc Kerr. Marc Kerr shoots from outside the area but it's a lousy effort!
34.26
Mark Wainwright knocks the ball to his team mate, Thierry Guppy. Thierry Guppy flicks a high ball forward to Anthony Ince who takes it down. Anthony Ince shoots from long range. Ashley Mcleod gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent save!
38.18
Leon Kitson sees Jaime Tavares in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jaime Tavares threads a neat ball through to Neil Konchesky. Neil Konchesky controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
39.15
0-1Alistair Smith sees Oberdan Montella in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Oberdan Montella whips in a cross ball towards Oliver Schönenborn. Oliver Schönenborn outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
44.30
Isaiah Bellamy threads a neat ball through to Anthony Ince. Anthony Ince knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ashley Mcleod who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
Marcel Hässler controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Marc Kerr. Marc Kerr knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jaime Moreira.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Walsall appear unchanged since the first half. Rochdale also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Rochdale start the second half!
47.47
Thierry Guppy makes a simple pass to Isaiah Bellamy. Isaiah Bellamy tries a spectacular long range effort. Ashley Mcleod gathers the ball up comfortably. Well saved!
48.35
Alistair Smith flicks a high pass forward. Oberdan Montella comfortably collects the pass. Oberdan Montella shoots from long range but it rises well off target!
49.23
Alistair Smith flicks the ball to his team mate, Omer Joseph. Omer Joseph knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Marcel Hässler.
53.52
Omer Wise flicks a high ball forward to Anthony Ince who takes it down. Anthony Ince sees Isaiah Bellamy in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Isaiah Bellamy passes the ball forward to Anthony Ince. Anthony Ince looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
54.20
Daniel Calvo threads a neat ball through to Marc Kerr. Marc Kerr knocks in a cross ball towards Teddy Scowcroft. Teddy Scowcroft connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Ashley Mcleod manages to gather it.
73.50
Under pressure, Jaime Tavares clears the ball far upfield. Oberdan Montella knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Christian Arendt.
77.45
0-1Marc Kerr catches Attilio Sbaccanti on the ankles. Marc Kerr is warned by the referee! Attilio Sbaccanti hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
79.50
0-1Omer Wise takes it forward alone. Omer Wise knocks the ball forward to Mark Wainwright. Mark Wainwright plays a scrappy one-two with Marc Kerr and advances towards the goal... Attilio Sbaccanti hacks Mark Wainwright from behind! Mark Wainwright appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
83.13
0-1Mark Wainwright hacks Omer Joseph from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Omer Joseph hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
85.03
Marcel Hässler clumsily knocks into Neil Konchesky. Marcel Hässler is warned by the referee! Neil Konchesky stretches but gets up unharmed.
87.43
Marcel Hässler takes it forward alone. Marcel Hässler flicks a high ball forward to Isaiah Bellamy who takes it down. Isaiah Bellamy shoots from 25 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
89.47
Kevin Jackson barges into Anthony Ince. Kevin Jackson is given a warning by the referee! Anthony Ince hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
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
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Robert Mortensen (GK)
8
2. Marcel Hässler (DEF)
7
3. Christian Arendt (DEF)
7
4. Omer Wise (DEF)
8
5. Mark Wainwright (MID)
6
6. Marc Kerr (MID)
7
7. Thierry Guppy (MID)
7
8. Daniel Calvo (MID)
6
9. Teddy Scowcroft (ATT)
6
10. Anthony Ince (ATT)
6
11. Isaiah Bellamy (GK)
7
12. Don Morton (MID)
0
13. Craig Lockley (DEF)
0
14. Daniele Andrews (RES)
0
1. Ashley Mcleod (GK)
9
2. Leon Kitson (DEF)
6
3. Kevin Jackson (DEF)
6
4. Jaime Moreira (DEF)
6
5. Jaime Tavares (DEF)
7
6. Alistair Smith (MID)
7
7. Attilio Sbaccanti (MID)
6
8. Omer Joseph (MID)
6
9. Oliver Schönenborn (ATT)
9
10. Oberdan Montella (ATT)
7
11. Neil Konchesky (ATT)
6
12. Mick Jacobs (GK)
0
13. Ruel Ehiogu (ATT)
0
14. Matt Vernazza (DEF)
0