Match Report
| Rochdale | Rochdale |  |  | Blackburn Rovers | Blackburn Rovers | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Joe Tiler | J. Tiler |  | 45 | G |  | 1 | | G | 43 | | Alistair Powell | A. Powell | |||||||||
| Mick Stockdale | M. Stockdale | | 67 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 57 | | Steve Guppy | S. Guppy | |||||||||
| Paolo Kerr | P. Kerr | | 44 | D | | 3 | | D | 55 | | Daniele Lloyd | D. Lloyd | |||||||||
| Paolo Mike | P. Mike | | 39 | D | | 4 | | D | 52 | | Spencer Williams | S. Williams | |||||||||
| Jon Chadwick | J. Chadwick | | 36 | D | | 5 | | M | 51 | | Nigel Hendrie | N. Hendrie | |||||||||
| Peter Lee | P. Lee | | 59 | M | | 6 | | M | 51 | | Alberto Dublin | A. Dublin | |||||||||
| Henry Mann | H. Mann | | 49 | M | | 7 | | M | 50 |  | Bas Elshot | B. Elshot | |||||||||
| Marvin Sturridge | M. Sturridge | | 49 | M | | 8 | | M | 48 | | Peter Windass | P. Windass | |||||||||
| Mick Roberts | M. Roberts | | 54 | A | | 9 | | M | 44 | | Ledley Proctor | L. Proctor | |||||||||
| Ashley Boyd | A. Boyd | | 45 | A | | 10 | | A | 63 | | Joe Cooper | J. Cooper | |||||||||
| Julian Joseph | J. Joseph | | 44 | A | | 11 | | A | 48 | | Damien Ripley | D. Ripley | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Spotland where Rochdale play host to Blackburn Rovers. Its a sell-out today with the 3,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Rochdale are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Blackburn Rovers appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Rochdale are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Blackburn Rovers appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
0.00
0-0Rochdale get the match underway!
3.54
0-0Blackburn Rovers are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
12.24
0-0Bas Elshot makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Joe Cooper. Joe Cooper shoots from outside the area but it is tipped over by Joe Tiler.
14.04
0-0Henry Mann makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mick Roberts. Mick Roberts goes all the way! Mick Roberts takes a shot at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
16.22
0-0Peter Windass catches Henry Mann on the ankles. The referee calls over Peter Windass and warns him to calm down! Henry Mann gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
22.04
Peter Lee passes the ball forward to Mick Roberts. Mick Roberts controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ashley Boyd. Ashley Boyd shoots from just inside the box but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
24.43
Nigel Hendrie takes it forward alone. Nigel Hendrie whips in a cross ball towards Damien Ripley. Damien Ripley directs the ball goalwards with his head. Joe Tiler easily picks it out of the air!
28.23
0-0Daniele Lloyd controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alberto Dublin. Alberto Dublin knocks the ball forward to Damien Ripley. Damien Ripley knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
32.34
Steve Guppy makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Peter Windass. Peter Windass kicks a strong pass forward to Joe Cooper. Joe Cooper lofts in a cross ball towards Damien Ripley. Damien Ripley powers a header at goal but it flies wide!
36.37
Peter Lee passes the ball forward to Ashley Boyd. Ashley Boyd lofts in a cross ball towards Mick Roberts. Mick Roberts connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it flies wide!
39.23
Marvin Sturridge surges forward with the ball. Marvin Sturridge finds some space and shoots from distance but it is miles over!
44.21
Ledley Proctor takes it forward alone. Ledley Proctor shoots from 25 yards but it is tipped over by Joe Tiler.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
Blackburn Rovers start the second half!
47.22
0-0Peter Windass catches Peter Lee on the ankles. Peter Windass is given another warning by the referee! Peter Lee stretches but gets up unharmed.
53.37
Spencer Williams knocks the ball forward to Nigel Hendrie. Nigel Hendrie flicks the ball to his team mate, Damien Ripley. Damien Ripley plays a perfect one-two with Joe Cooper and rushes in on goal... Damien Ripley shows great control and tries a shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
54.52
Daniele Lloyd makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ledley Proctor. Ledley Proctor makes a probing pass to Damien Ripley. Damien Ripley shoots from 20 yards. The ball comes in low, but Joe Tiler easily smothers it!
55.03
1-0Peter Lee makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Julian Joseph. Julian Joseph plays a perfect one-two with Ashley Boyd and rushes in on goal... Julian Joseph makes some space for himself and shoots at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
66.01
Ledley Proctor makes a probing pass to Joe Cooper. Joe Cooper knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Paolo Kerr.
69.32
Paolo Kerr makes a probing pass to Peter Lee. Peter Lee controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ashley Boyd. Ashley Boyd shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
73.11
Daniele Lloyd passes the ball forward to Alberto Dublin. Alberto Dublin makes a simple pass to Joe Cooper. Joe Cooper shoots from outside the area. It's miles wide!
78.15
Bas Elshot makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Joe Cooper. Joe Cooper finds some space and shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
85.55
Alberto Dublin knocks the ball forward to Joe Cooper. Joe Cooper knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Joe Tiler who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
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