Match Report
| Rochdale | Rochdale |  |  | Sheffield Wednesday | Sheffield Wednesday | ||||||||||||||||
| Reko Smith | Reko Smith | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Dario Flachi | D. Flachi |  | 58 | G |  | 1 | | G | 57 |  | Joe Boateng | J. Boateng | |||||||||
| Julian Coppinger | J. Coppinger | | 76 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 46 | | Danny Bloomer | D. Bloomer | |||||||||
| Alistair Kanu | A. Kanu | | 57 | D | | 3 | | D | 45 | | Jamie Gerrard | J. Gerrard | |||||||||
| Nigel James | N. James | | 62 | D | | 4 | | D | 44 | | Frank Burgess | F. Burgess | |||||||||
| Nicola C. Rachini | N. Rachini | | 62 | M | | 5 | | D | 44 | | Ruel Duberry | R. Duberry | |||||||||
| Christian Boulebda | C. Boulebda |  | 61 | M | | 6 | | M | 64 | | Clive Robson | C. Robson | |||||||||
| Nicholas Newby | N. Newby | | 67 | M | | 7 | | M | 51 | | Omer Cutler | O. Cutler | |||||||||
| Del Robinson | D. Robinson | | 59 | M | | 8 | | M | 45 | | Ivan Howey | I. Howey | |||||||||
| Anthony Jobson | A. Jobson | | 68 | A | | 9 | | M | 43 | | Nigel Jeffers | N. Jeffers | |||||||||
| Brendan Mann | B. Mann | | 50 | A | | 10 | | A | 47 | | Ian Sinclair | I. Sinclair | |||||||||
| Tommy Seaman | T. Seaman | | 50 | A | | 11 | | A | 43 | | Graham Le Tissier | G. Le Tissier | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Spotland where Rochdale play host to Sheffield Wednesday. A crowd of 8,645 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Rochdale are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Sheffield Wednesday appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Rochdale are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Sheffield Wednesday appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0Rochdale start the match!
2.13
0-0Nicholas Newby makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Brendan Mann. Brendan Mann shoots from outside the area but it is miles over!
3.00
0-0Clive Robson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Graham Le Tissier. Graham Le Tissier knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
10.05
Nicola C. Rachini makes a beautiful solo run. Nicola C. Rachini shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
12.20
0-0Ivan Howey knocks the ball forward to Ian Sinclair. Ian Sinclair knocks the ball forward to Graham Le Tissier but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
15.40
0-0Nicola C. Rachini knocks the ball forward to Brendan Mann. Brendan Mann shoots from outside the area. Magnificent save by Joe Boateng!
16.24
Nigel James kicks a strong pass forward to Nicola C. Rachini. Nicola C. Rachini makes a probing pass to Brendan Mann. Brendan Mann shoots from long range but it curls horrendously wide!
21.20
Jamie Gerrard knocks the ball to his team mate, Omer Cutler. Omer Cutler makes a simple pass to Ian Sinclair. Ian Sinclair knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
24.55
Christian Boulebda kicks a strong pass forward to Anthony Jobson. Anthony Jobson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
28.59
Clive Robson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Graham Le Tissier. Graham Le Tissier knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Nigel James.
32.36
Nicholas Newby flicks the ball to his team mate, Tommy Seaman. Tommy Seaman plays a perfect one-two with Brendan Mann and rushes in on goal... Tommy Seaman takes a shot at goal. It's miles wide!
33.18
0-0Rochdale are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Sheffield Wednesday's defence.
34.34
Alistair Kanu threads the ball through to Christian Boulebda. Christian Boulebda kicks a strong pass forward to Anthony Jobson. Anthony Jobson lofts in a cross ball towards Brendan Mann. Brendan Mann heads the ball goalwards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
38.00
Julian Coppinger passes the ball forward to Nicola C. Rachini. Nicola C. Rachini makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tommy Seaman. Tommy Seaman knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ruel Duberry.
42.00
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
45.00
Alistair Kanu advances with the ball. Alistair Kanu kicks a strong pass forward to Tommy Seaman. Tommy Seaman knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ruel Duberry.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
The whistle blows and Sheffield Wednesday kick off!
49.08
Omer Cutler flicks the ball to his team mate, Ian Sinclair. Ian Sinclair whips in a cross ball towards Graham Le Tissier. Graham Le Tissier is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it is miles over!
55.22
0-0Frank Burgess comes in with a late challenge on Anthony Jobson. Frank Burgess is warned by the referee! Anthony Jobson carries on, but is struggling a bit.
57.57
Nicholas Newby makes a probing pass to Brendan Mann. Brendan Mann makes a probing pass to Anthony Jobson. Anthony Jobson tries a spectacular strike but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
63.17
0-0Omer Cutler clumsily knocks into Christian Boulebda. Omer Cutler is warned by the referee! Christian Boulebda hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
67.25
Nigel Jeffers knocks the ball forward to Ian Sinclair. Ian Sinclair lofts in a cross ball towards Graham Le Tissier. Graham Le Tissier heads the ball goalwards but it flies wide!
71.58
Del Robinson makes a probing pass to Brendan Mann. Brendan Mann shoots from 25 yards but it flies wide!
73.22
Julian Coppinger makes a probing pass to Nicholas Newby. Nicholas Newby threads the ball through to Anthony Jobson. Anthony Jobson shoots from long range but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
75.40
1-0Del Robinson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Brendan Mann. Brendan Mann plays a perfect one-two with Anthony Jobson and rushes in on goal... Brendan Mann shows great control and tries a shot on goal. What a cracker!! Joe Boateng had no chance!! Goal for Rochdale!
79.05
Nigel James kicks a strong pass forward to Nicholas Newby. Nicholas Newby makes a simple pass to Anthony Jobson. Anthony Jobson tries a spectacular long range effort but Joe Boateng is on top of it.
84.57
Nicholas Newby chips the ball to his team mate, Anthony Jobson. Anthony Jobson knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Joe Boateng who gathers it comfortably.
85.07
1-0Del Robinson comes in with a late challenge on Omer Cutler. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Omer Cutler hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
87.29
Christian Boulebda knocks the ball to his team mate, Brendan Mann. Brendan Mann tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
90.00
Omer Cutler advances with the ball. Omer Cutler controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's miles wide!
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
| Brendan Mann 75, 87 |