Match Report
| Rochdale | Rochdale |  |  | Chesterfield | Chesterfield | ||||||||||||||||
| Reko Smith | Reko Smith | manager | Xavi Philogene | Xavi Philogene | |||||||||||||||||
| Dario Flachi | D. Flachi |  | 58 | G |  | 1 | | G | 58 |  | Jaime Nascimento | J. Nascimento | |||||||||
| J-David Avenet | J. Avenet |  | 52 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 67 |  | Sol Harrison | S. Harrison | |||||||||
| Julian Coppinger | J. Coppinger | | 76 | D | | 3 | | D | 60 | | Michael Westwood | M. Westwood | |||||||||
| Alistair Kanu | A. Kanu | | 57 | D | | 4 | | D | 55 | | Ugo Unsworth | U. Unsworth | |||||||||
| Nicholas Newby | N. Newby | | 67 | M | | 5 | | D | 51 | | Les Dodd | L. Dodd | |||||||||
| Nicola C. Rachini | N. Rachini | | 62 | M | | 6 | | M | 58 | | Mick Boertien | M. Boertien | |||||||||
| Del Robinson | D. Robinson | | 59 | M | | 7 | | M | 57 | | Ross Shearer | R. Shearer | |||||||||
| Roberto Acosta | R. Acosta |  | 57 | M | | 8 | | M | 51 | | Dean May | D. May | |||||||||
| Jan Dijkstra | J. Dijkstra |  | 59 | A | | 9 | | M | 51 | | Rio Wilson | R. Wilson | |||||||||
| Piet Kok | P. Kok | | 59 | A | | 10 | | A | 60 | | Tony Youds | T. Youds | |||||||||
| Anthony Jobson | A. Jobson | | 68 | A | | 11 | | A | 49 | | Oleg Greaves | O. Greaves | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Spotland where Rochdale play host to Chesterfield. A crowd of 7,810 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Rochdale are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Chesterfield appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Rochdale are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Chesterfield appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0Rochdale start the match!
3.19
0-0Del Robinson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jan Dijkstra. Jan Dijkstra knocks the ball forward to Piet Kok. Piet Kok rockets a shot on goal but somehow Jaime Nascimento manages to keep it out.
6.39
0-0Del Robinson barges into Ross Shearer. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Ross Shearer stretches but gets up unharmed.
10.31
Piet Kok catches Ugo Unsworth on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Ugo Unsworth stretches but gets up unharmed.
12.34
J-David Avenet makes a simple pass to Nicola C. Rachini. Nicola C. Rachini makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Anthony Jobson. Anthony Jobson finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Jaime Nascimento easily smothers it!
16.09
1-0Julian Coppinger passes the ball forward to Nicola C. Rachini. Nicola C. Rachini deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jan Dijkstra. Jan Dijkstra lofts in a cross ball towards Piet Kok. Piet Kok heads the ball goalwards. What a cracker!! Jaime Nascimento had no chance!! Goal for Rochdale!
21.56
Nicola C. Rachini makes a simple pass to Piet Kok. Piet Kok knocks in a cross ball towards Jan Dijkstra. Jan Dijkstra connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Jan Dijkstra scores for Rochdale!!
26.04
2-0Michael Westwood kicks a strong pass forward to Ross Shearer. Ross Shearer decides to run forward with the ball. Ross Shearer shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
27.46
2-0Chesterfield are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
28.59
Alistair Kanu threads the ball through to Del Robinson. Del Robinson advances with the ball. Del Robinson shoots from 20 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
32.56
Nicholas Newby flicks the ball to his team mate, Piet Kok. Piet Kok knocks in a cross ball towards Jan Dijkstra. Jan Dijkstra is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
36.58
Ross Shearer chips the ball to his team mate, Oleg Greaves. Oleg Greaves shoots from long range but it flies wide!
42.22
2-0Nicola C. Rachini knocks the ball forward to Piet Kok. Piet Kok knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jaime Nascimento who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
Chesterfield kick off and get the second half underway!
47.26
Ross Shearer knocks the ball to his team mate, Tony Youds. Tony Youds knocks in a cross ball towards Oleg Greaves. Oleg Greaves connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
59.05
Julian Coppinger sees space and advances. Julian Coppinger knocks the ball to his team mate, Jan Dijkstra. Jan Dijkstra sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's miles wide!
61.10
Michael Westwood threads the ball through to Dean May. Dean May flicks the ball to his team mate, Oleg Greaves. Oleg Greaves shoots from 25 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
63.32
Sol Harrison controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ross Shearer. Ross Shearer chips the ball to his team mate, Oleg Greaves. Oleg Greaves knocks in a cross ball towards Tony Youds. Tony Youds is unmarked! He powers a header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
71.31
Roberto Acosta makes a beautiful solo run. Roberto Acosta knocks in a cross ball towards Jan Dijkstra. Jan Dijkstra is unmarked! He powers a header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
78.36
Del Robinson makes a probing pass to Piet Kok. Piet Kok knocks the ball to his team mate, Anthony Jobson. Anthony Jobson rockets a shot on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
83.55
Ross Shearer kicks a strong pass forward to Oleg Greaves. Oleg Greaves knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
84.47
Alistair Kanu flicks the ball to his team mate, Roberto Acosta. Roberto Acosta makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Anthony Jobson. Anthony Jobson shoots from long range but it is tipped over by Jaime Nascimento.
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
| Piet Kok 16 Jan Dijkstra 22, 71 Anthony Jobson 78 | Tony Youds 63 |