Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Spotland where Rochdale play host to Leeds United. A crowd of 10,166 fill this 10,500 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Rochdale are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Leeds United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Carl Salako.
The pitch is in good condition.
Rochdale are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Leeds United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Carl Salako.
0.00
0-0Leeds United kick off and get the match underway!
2.48
0-0Sebastian Sanchez hits a low pass to Jermaine Newton. Jermaine Newton threads the ball through to Colin McGrory. Colin McGrory plays a scrappy one-two with Kieron Mcgreal and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Colin McGrory provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Stuart Gordon effortlessly gets down and covers it.
9.43
0-0Colin McGrory flicks a high pass forward. Harvey Burgess collects the pass. Harvey Burgess shoots from long range but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
10.04
Jacob Philips runs straight at the opposition's defence. Jacob Philips plays the ball forward to Dennis Seric who has made a great run into the box. Dennis Seric shoots from just inside the box but it's well over the bar!
14.54
0-0Jacob Philips threads a neat ball through to Daniele Luzhny. Daniele Luzhny chips the ball to his team mate, Robert Milligan. Robert Milligan knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Niccolo Dichio.
16.11
0-0Anthony Blake barges into Scott Hansen. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Scott Hansen hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
18.40
Jacob Philips controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Hugo Teixeira. Hugo Teixeira chips the ball to his team mate, Robert Milligan. Robert Milligan tries a spectacular long range effort but it's a woeful effort!
20.16
Kieron Mcgreal deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Xavier Montalvo. Xavier Montalvo lofts in a cross ball towards Ashley Seaman. Ashley Seaman whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
30.52
Georg Thalhammer knocks the ball to his team mate, Dennis Seric. With some swift thinking, Dennis Seric plays the ball forward to Ferdi Willems. Ferdi Willems shoots from outside the area but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
34.01
Scott Hansen makes a simple pass to Ashley Seaman. Ashley Seaman shoots from 20 yards but it flies wide!
39.37
Georg Thalhammer makes a simple pass to Daniele Luzhny. Daniele Luzhny flicks a high pass forward to Anthony Blake who brings the ball under control. Anthony Blake finds some space and shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Billy Rae manages to gather it comfortably.
40.00
Jermaine Newton knocks the ball forward to Kieron Mcgreal. Kieron Mcgreal flicks a high pass forward. Xavier Montalvo controls it well on his chest. Xavier Montalvo tries a spectacular long range effort but it is miles over!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Rochdale have changed their lineup with Trevor Royce replacing Anthony Blake and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation. Leeds United appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Rochdale kick off and get the second half underway!
47.41
Jermaine Newton makes a probing pass to Kieron Mcgreal. Kieron Mcgreal flicks the ball to his team mate, Xavier Montalvo. Xavier Montalvo sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but is denied by Stuart Gordon. Excellent save.
49.40
Niccolo Dichio hits a low pass to Sebastian Sanchez. Sebastian Sanchez flicks the ball to his team mate, Colin McGrory. Colin McGrory controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it rises well off target!
54.03
0-0Richard Hughes sweeps the ball long. Ferdi Willems lofts in a cross ball towards Trevor Royce. Trevor Royce makes a looping header on goal. Spencer Defoe steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
55.42
Scott Hansen chips the ball to his team mate, Ashley Seaman. Ashley Seaman shoots from 25 yards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
60.10
0-0Rochdale have made a substitution with Clive Marshall replacing Robert Milligan .Leeds United have made a substitution with Paul Allman replacing Ashley Seaman .
65.58
Jermaine Newton threads the ball through to Scott Hansen. Scott Hansen threads the ball through to Xavier Montalvo. Xavier Montalvo rushes past Richard Hughes! Xavier Montalvo cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
66.05
Hugo Teixeira passes the ball forward to Trevor Royce. Trevor Royce knocks in a cross ball towards Clive Marshall. Clive Marshall jumps high and flicks the ball with his head his aim is horrendously poor!
67.30
0-1Colin McGrory plays the ball forward to Paul Allman. Paul Allman rushes past Jacob Philips! Paul Allman shoots from just inside the box. Paul Allman scores for Leeds United!!
71.56
Seeing a gap ahead, Paul Allman plays the ball forward to Colin McGrory. Colin McGrory lofts in a cross ball towards Harvey Burgess. Harvey Burgess beats his man to it with a header but it misses the target by a large margin!
72.00
Alistair Smith passes the ball forward to Ferdi Willems. Ferdi Willems knocks in a cross ball towards Alistair Smith. Alistair Smith flicks the ball with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
75.12
1-1Xavier Montalvo barges into Richard Hughes. The referee warns Xavier Montalvo to calm down! Richard Hughes runs off the knock.
77.12
Niccolo Dichio chips the ball to his team mate, Kieron Mcgreal. Kieron Mcgreal makes a simple pass to Scott Hansen. Scott Hansen shoots from 20 yards but it's a woeful effort!
78.32
Alistair Smith deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ferdi Willems. Ferdi Willems controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Clive Marshall through on goal. Clive Marshall side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Magnificent save by Billy Rae!
79.11
1-1Sebastian Sanchez makes a probing pass to Scott Hansen. Scott Hansen flicks a high pass forward to Xavier Montalvo who brings the ball under control. Xavier Montalvo passes the ball forward but Paul Allman is offside!
83.19
Jermaine Newton advances with the ball. Showing composure, Jermaine Newton laces a through ball forward to Colin McGrory. Colin McGrory knocks the ball forward, putting Xavier Montalvo through on goal. Xavier Montalvo tries a spectacular strike. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
87.14
Seeing a gap ahead, Xavier Montalvo plays the ball forward to Kieron Mcgreal. Kieron Mcgreal finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies wide!
90.00
1-2Trevor Royce barges into Scott Hansen. Trevor Royce is shown the yellow card! Scott Hansen carries on, but is struggling a bit.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Xavier Montalvo of Leeds United |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Stuart Gordon (GK)
6
2. Richard Hughes (DEF)
6
3. Jacob Philips (DEF)
7
4. Georg Thalhammer (DEF)
6
5. Hugo Teixeira (MID)
6
6. Alistair Smith (MID)
8
7. Anthony Blake (MID)
5
8. Daniele Luzhny (MID)
6
9. Ferdi Willems (ATT)
7
10. Robert Milligan (ATT)
6
11. Dennis Seric (ATT)
6
12. Trevor Royce (MID)
5
13. Clive Marshall (ATT)
6
14. Harry Sheringham (ATT)
0
1. Billy Rae (GK)
6
2. Spencer Defoe (DEF)
6
3. Jermaine Newton (DEF)
7
4. Sebastian Sanchez (DEF)
7
5. Niccolo Dichio (DEF)
6
6. Scott Hansen (MID)
7
7. Kieron Mcgreal (MID)
6
8. Xavier Montalvo (MID)
9
9. Ashley Seaman (ATT)
6
10. Harvey Burgess (ATT)
6
11. Colin McGrory (ATT)
8
12. Demetrio Corini (MID)
0
13. Adam Hapgood (ATT)
0
14. Paul Allman (DEF)
8