Match Report

0.00 0-0

Aston Villa kick off the first half!

2.05 0-0

With vision, Markus Rummenigge laces a through ball forward to Andre Teixeira. Andre Teixeira knocks in a cross ball towards Lars Maier. Lars Maier powers a header at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!

4.31 0-0

Warren Howey makes a probing pass to Andre Teixeira. Andre Teixeira makes a probing pass to Hoalid Barthez. Hoalid Barthez puts a great ball through. Andre Teixeira runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!

6.06 1-0

With a delightful solo run, Omer Joseph stretches the opposition's defence. Omer Joseph knocks the ball to his team mate, Alistair Smith. Some silky footwork from Alistair Smith provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!

10.15 2-0

Omer Joseph makes a simple pass to Neil Konchesky. Neil Konchesky whips in a cross ball towards Oliver Schönenborn. Oliver Schönenborn outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Oliver Schönenborn!

15.12 2-0

Pasquale Di Vaio makes a simple pass to Markus Rummenigge. Markus Rummenigge sees Andre Teixeira in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Andre Teixeira rushes past Kevin Jackson! Attilio Sbaccanti comes in with a late challenge on Andre Teixeira. Penalty not given!!

18.50 2-0

Alistair Smith flicks the ball to his team mate, Oberdan Montella. Oberdan Montella shoots from 20 yards but slams it into the crowd!

20.55 2-1

Pasquale Di Vaio makes a strong solo run forward. Pasquale Di Vaio flicks a high pass forward to Fernando Antunes who brings the ball under control. Fernando Antunes edges inside the box! Fernando Antunes shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!

24.06 2-1

John Harrison makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Attilio Sbaccanti. Attilio Sbaccanti hits a low pass to Oberdan Montella. Oberdan Montella cuts inside the box! Mirco Cammarata comes in with a late challenge on Oberdan Montella. Oberdan Montella appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!

26.40 2-1

With fabulous vision, John Harrison laces a through ball forward to Kevin Jackson. Kevin Jackson threads a neat ball through to Neil Konchesky. Neil Konchesky runs straight at the defence! Mirco Cammarata comes in with a late challenge on Neil Konchesky. Neil Konchesky appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!

28.02 2-1

Pasquale Di Vaio flicks a high ball forward to Markus Rummenigge who takes it down. Markus Rummenigge changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Markus Rummenigge finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Good save!

34.21 2-1

Kevin Jackson flicks a high pass forward. Alistair Smith controls it well on his chest. Alistair Smith controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Oberdan Montella. Oberdan Montella plays a scrappy one-two with Oliver Schönenborn and stumbles forward towards the goal... Teddy Brocard comes in with a late challenge on Oberdan Montella. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!

36.25 2-1

Omer Joseph decides to run forward with the ball. Omer Joseph tries a spectacular long range effort but Paolo Pizzi is on top of his game. Fabulous stop!

44.40 2-1

Philipp Hamann makes a probing pass to Andre Teixeira. Andre Teixeira edges inside the box! Andre Teixeira side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!

45.00 2-1

Andre Teixeira makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Markus Rummenigge. Markus Rummenigge picks a pass forward to Andre Teixeira. Andre Teixeira sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!

45.00 2-1

The referee whistles the end of the first half!

45.00 2-1

Rochdale kick off and get the second half underway!

47.01 2-1

With a delightful solo run, Fernando Antunes stretches the opposition's defence. Fernando Antunes whips in a cross ball towards Philipp Hamann. Philipp Hamann directs the ball goalwards with his head. Ashley Mcleod didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.

49.05 2-1

Teddy Brocard chips the ball to his team mate, Markus Rummenigge. Markus Rummenigge makes a probing pass to Fernando Antunes. Fernando Antunes shoots from distance. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!

55.07 2-1

Oliver Schönenborn hacks Markus Rummenigge from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Markus Rummenigge stretches but gets up unharmed.

60.03 2-1

Omer Joseph clumsily knocks into Pasquale Di Vaio. The referee calls over Omer Joseph and shows him a yellow card! Pasquale Di Vaio runs off the knock.

67.28 2-1

Oliver Schönenborn comes in with a late challenge on Markus Rummenigge. The referee calls over Oliver Schönenborn and warns him to calm down! Markus Rummenigge grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.

72.15 3-1

Omer Joseph makes a simple pass to Neil Konchesky. Neil Konchesky knocks in a cross ball towards Oliver Schönenborn. Oliver Schönenborn connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Rochdale!

75.28 4-1

Alistair Smith controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Attilio Sbaccanti. Attilio Sbaccanti chips the ball to his team mate, Oberdan Montella. Oberdan Montella strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Paolo Pizzi with no chance!! Goal for Rochdale!

84.34 4-2

Mirco Cammarata threads the ball through to Fernando Antunes. Fernando Antunes skips past Jaime Moreira! Fernando Antunes comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 9 yards out. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!

89.29 4-2

Philipp Hamann sees Hoalid Barthez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Hoalid Barthez plays a quick one-two with Andre Teixeira and rushes in on goal... Hoalid Barthez muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it flies just wide!

90.00 4-2

The referee blows for full-time