Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Spotland where Rochdale play host to Manchester City. Its a sell-out today with the 10,500 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Rochdale are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Manchester City appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Noel Mccann.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Rochdale are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Manchester City appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Noel Mccann.
0.00
0-0Rochdale kick off and get the match underway!
2.24
0-0Norman Lua-Lua controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Marcel van den Broek. Marcel van den Broek edges inside the box! Marcel van den Broek tries a spectacular strike but it's a woeful effort!
3.15
0-1Teddy Fabiano hits a low pass to Sven Rösler. Sven Rösler sees a break and surges forward. Sven Rösler advances inside the box! Sven Rösler takes a shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
6.57
0-1Arthur May sees Clive Marshall in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Clive Marshall plays a scrappy one-two with Arthur May and advances towards the goal... Clive Marshall side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it is tipped over by Jose Serrano.
8.24
0-1Arthur May takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Jose Serrano drops low and scoops up the ball.
9.22
Rodolfo Cruz flicks the ball to his team mate, Teddy Fabiano. Teddy Fabiano plays a perfect one-two with Marcel van den Broek and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Teddy Fabiano provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Ashley Mcleod gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent save!
10.41
Liam Edwards flicks a high pass forward. Marcel van den Broek collects the pass. Marcel van den Broek finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
14.42
0-1Norman Lua-Lua flicks a high ball forward to Gísli Gardarsson who takes it down. Gísli Gardarsson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Teddy Fabiano but the linesman indicates offside!
16.57
Anthony Laver flicks a high pass forward. Ledley Fletcher collects the pass. Ledley Fletcher sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Magnificent save by Jose Serrano!
18.51
0-1Ledley Fletcher comes in with a late challenge on Wayne Huckerby. Ledley Fletcher is shown the yellow card! Wayne Huckerby stretches but gets up unharmed.
20.34
Celestine Aliyu flicks a high pass forward. Teddy Fabiano holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Teddy Fabiano shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Good save!
21.21
Liam Edwards sees Norman Lua-Lua in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Norman Lua-Lua makes a simple pass to Marcel van den Broek. Marcel van den Broek shoots from 20 yards. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
22.46
Teddy Fabiano deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Celestine Aliyu. Celestine Aliyu controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Sven Rösler through on goal. Sven Rösler strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
26.34
0-2Daniele Luzhny passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Oberdan Montella. Oberdan Montella knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Wayne Huckerby.
28.20
Norman Lua-Lua passes the ball forward to Gísli Gardarsson. Gísli Gardarsson knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Neves Capucho Eriberto is offside!
32.06
0-2Norman Lua-Lua comes in with a late challenge on Arthur May. The referee calls over Norman Lua-Lua and warns him to calm down! Arthur May hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
33.16
0-2Daniele Luzhny barges into Norman Lua-Lua. The referee calls over Daniele Luzhny and shows him a yellow card! Norman Lua-Lua grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
34.44
Marcel van den Broek comes in with a late challenge on Arthur May. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Arthur May runs off the knock.
36.43
Liam Edwards advances with the ball. Liam Edwards knocks the ball forward to Marcel van den Broek. Marcel van den Broek runs straight at the defence! Marcel van den Broek looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
42.07
Rodolfo Cruz runs forward with the ball. Rodolfo Cruz hits a low pass to Sven Rösler. Sven Rösler deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Marcel van den Broek but the linesman indicates offside!
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. Manchester City also appear unchanged since the first half. The Manchester City players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.
45.00
Manchester City kick off!
47.44
Daniele Luzhny hacks Gísli Gardarsson from behind! The referee warns Daniele Luzhny to calm down! Gísli Gardarsson runs off the knock.
48.27
Without breaking stride, Norman Lua-Lua plays the ball forward to Sven Rösler. Sven Rösler makes a probing pass to Gísli Gardarsson but he's offside!
51.23
0-2Nigel Greaves surges forward with the ball. Nigel Greaves plays a quick one-two with Oberdan Montella and rushes in on goal... Nigel Greaves shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball curls but is blocked by Liam Edwards's leg.
54.22
Daniele Luzhny sees Oberdan Montella in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Oberdan Montella shoots from 20 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Excellent save!
57.17
Celestine Aliyu runs straight at the opposition's defence. Celestine Aliyu knocks in a cross ball towards Norman Lua-Lua. Norman Lua-Lua makes a deft header. Magnificent block by Anthony Laver!
59.36
Daniele Luzhny makes a probing pass to Ledley Fletcher. Ledley Fletcher knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
63.37
Kevin Jackson kicks a strong pass forward to Arthur May. Arthur May passes the ball forward to Daniele Luzhny. Daniele Luzhny flicks the ball to his team mate, Arthur May. Arthur May comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 9 yards out. Solid save from Jose Serrano.
72.50
Arthur May flicks a high pass forward to Oberdan Montella who brings the ball under control. Oberdan Montella shoots from 20 yards. It curls slightly but Jose Serrano manages to gather it easily.
75.49
Celestine Aliyu kicks a strong pass forward to Neves Capucho Eriberto. Neves Capucho Eriberto shoots from outside the area but somehow Ashley Mcleod manages to keep it out.
77.34
Clive Marshall makes a probing pass to Oberdan Montella. Oberdan Montella whips in a cross ball towards Ledley Fletcher. Ledley Fletcher directs the ball goalwards with his head. Jose Serrano gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent save!
78.26
Nigel Greaves catches Neves Capucho Eriberto on the ankles. The referee brings Nigel Greaves to one side and gives him a warning! Neves Capucho Eriberto carries on, but is struggling a bit.
78.26
0-2Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
81.21
Richard Hughes knocks the ball forward to Daniele Luzhny. Daniele Luzhny threads a neat ball through to Ledley Fletcher. Ledley Fletcher knocks in a cross ball towards Oberdan Montella. Oberdan Montella is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
84.14
Celestine Aliyu surges forward with the ball. Celestine Aliyu lofts in a cross ball towards Sven Rösler. Sven Rösler outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Manchester City! The crowd cheers as the German celebrates his hattrick!
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
| Oberdan Montella 81 | Sven Rösler 3, 22, 84 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Ashley Mcleod (GK)
6
2. Gavin Flintlock (DEF)
6
3. Anthony Laver (DEF)
6
4. Kevin Jackson (DEF)
6
5. Richard Hughes (DEF)
6
6. Arthur May (MID)
6
7. Daniele Luzhny (MID)
6
8. Nigel Greaves (MID)
6
9. Ledley Fletcher (ATT)
6
10. Clive Marshall (ATT)
6
11. Oberdan Montella (ATT)
7
12. Ljubisa Pergolizzi (ATT)
0
13. Ruel Ehiogu (ATT)
0
14. Neil Konchesky (ATT)
0
1. Jose Serrano (GK)
7
2. Wayne Huckerby (DEF)
6
3. Rodolfo Cruz (DEF)
6
4. Liam Edwards (DEF)
6
5. Neves Capucho Eriberto (MID)
6
6. Teddy Fabiano (MID)
7
7. Norman Lua-Lua (MID)
6
8. Celestine Aliyu (MID)
8
9. Sven Rösler (ATT)
9
10. Gísli Gardarsson (ATT)
6
11. Marcel van den Broek (ATT)
6
12. Eddie Plowright (DEF)
0
13. Darren Beagrie (GK)
0
14. Leon Rahn (MID)
0