Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Spotland where Rochdale play host to Hull City. A crowd of 9,413 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Rochdale are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Hull City appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Kevin Milligan.
The pitch is in good condition.
Rochdale are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Hull City appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Kevin Milligan.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Hull City get the match underway!
4.44
0-0Dale Greaves changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Dale Greaves lofts in a cross ball towards Duarte Quaresma. Duarte Quaresma rises majestically and gets a header on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
10.04
Dale Greaves kicks a strong pass forward to Bill Southgate. Bill Southgate shoots from long range but it's well over the bar!
12.33
0-0Gabriele Bazzani passes the ball forward to Spencer Eustace. Spencer Eustace knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
18.08
0-0Dale Greaves hacks Bojan Elmander from behind! The referee calls over Dale Greaves and shows him a yellow card! Bojan Elmander stretches but gets up unharmed.
20.06
Bojan Elmander flicks a high ball forward to Massimiliano Pagano who takes it down. Massimiliano Pagano knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Robbie Pearce.
22.21
Gabriele Bazzani makes an attacking run forward. Gabriele Bazzani whips in a cross ball towards Spencer Eustace. Spencer Eustace flicks the ball with his head but it's well over the bar!
24.50
0-1Matthew Minto pushes mid-way up the pitch. Matthew Minto threads a neat ball through to Bill Southgate. Bill Southgate lofts in a cross ball towards Ross Platt. Ross Platt shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Ross Platt!
28.43
0-1Francis Montague sees Massimiliano Pagano in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Massimiliano Pagano chips the ball to his team mate, Jean-Luc Biancalani. Some good footwork from Jean-Luc Biancalani provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
30.24
0-1Dino Cassano catches Gabriele Bazzani on the ankles. The referee calls over Dino Cassano and warns him to calm down! Gabriele Bazzani stretches but gets up unharmed.
33.32
0-1Kevin Eder knocks the ball forward to Francis Montague. Francis Montague flicks a high pass forward. Andrez Circati collects the pass. Andrez Circati makes a probing pass to Massimiliano Pagano but he's offside!
38.02
Yurtcan Kayis runs forward with the ball. Yurtcan Kayis decides to run forward with the ball. Yurtcan Kayis passes the ball forward but Massimiliano Pagano is offside!
39.33
Gabriele Bazzani flicks a high pass forward. Spencer Eustace holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Spencer Eustace knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
40.24
Sean Apolloni plays the ball forward to Dino Cassano. Dino Cassano chips the ball to his team mate, Jean-Luc Biancalani. Jean-Luc Biancalani makes a simple pass, allowing Massimiliano Pagano to run into the box. Massimiliano Pagano side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Spencer Merson easily smothers it!
45.00
Kevin Eder makes a beautiful solo run. Kevin Eder chips the ball to his team mate, Massimiliano Pagano. Massimiliano Pagano advances inside the box! Massimiliano Pagano looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Massimiliano Pagano!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Rochdale appear unchanged since the first half. Hull City also appear unchanged since the first half. The Rochdale players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and Rochdale kick off!
48.48
Sean Apolloni sees Dino Cassano in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Dino Cassano makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jean-Luc Biancalani. Jean-Luc Biancalani shoots from 25 yards but it is shockingly off target!
51.23
Francis Montague threads the ball through to Massimiliano Pagano. Massimiliano Pagano threads the ball through into the box. Jean-Luc Biancalani shoots from just inside the box but Spencer Merson is on top of it.
54.30
Dino Cassano threads the ball through to Jean-Luc Biancalani. Jean-Luc Biancalani makes a probing pass to Massimiliano Pagano but he's offside!
55.06
Wayne Evans hacks Massimiliano Pagano from behind! The referee calls over Wayne Evans and shows him a yellow card! Massimiliano Pagano hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
57.10
Francis Montague makes a simple pass to Jean-Luc Biancalani. Jean-Luc Biancalani knocks in a cross ball towards Massimiliano Pagano. Massimiliano Pagano jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Rochdale!
60.16
2-1Hull City have made a substitution with Paul Sanchez replacing Ross Platt .
63.46
2-1Rochdale are in full control of this game.
65.56
Matthew Minto brings the ball forward. Matthew Minto runs straight at the opposition's defence. Matthew Minto knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
66.17
Dino Cassano flicks the ball to his team mate, Andrez Circati. Andrez Circati threads the ball through into the box. Jean-Luc Biancalani rockets a shot on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
69.20
Dino Cassano sees Massimiliano Pagano in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Massimiliano Pagano plays a one-two with Andrez Circati and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Massimiliano Pagano provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The keeper, Spencer Merson, sees it late!! Goal for Rochdale! That's his third!
73.30
4-1Dino Cassano advances with the ball. Dino Cassano whips in a cross ball towards Jean-Luc Biancalani. Jean-Luc Biancalani shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball strikes Matthew Minto's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
77.51
Hull City have made 2 substitutions with Callum Gemmill replacing Ivan Cadamarteri and Paul Naysmith replacing Gabriele Bazzani .
85.53
Francis Montague kicks a strong pass forward to Jean-Luc Biancalani. Jean-Luc Biancalani cuts inside the box! Jean-Luc Biancalani strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but is denied by Robbie Pearce. Excellent block.
89.52
Dale Greaves clumsily knocks into Francis Montague. Dale Greaves is warned by the referee! Francis Montague runs off the knock.
90.00
Sean Apolloni lofts the ball long. Massimiliano Pagano threads the ball through to Andrez Circati but he's offside!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Massimiliano Pagano 45, 57, 69 Jean-Luc Biancalani 66 | Ross Platt 24 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Massimiliano Pagano of Rochdale |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Serafim Punga (GK)
6
2. Adrian Sturridge (DEF)
6
3. Yurtcan Kayis (DEF)
6
4. Kevin Eder (DEF)
7
5. Sean Apolloni (DEF)
6
6. Bojan Elmander (MID)
6
7. Francis Montague (MID)
6
8. Dino Cassano (MID)
6
9. Andrez Circati (ATT)
6
10. Jean-Luc Biancalani (ATT)
8
11. Massimiliano Pagano (ATT)
9
12. Cesare Bocchetti (MID)
0
13. Isaiah Gascoigne (MID)
0
14. Marvin Bould (DEF)
0
1. Spencer Merson (GK)
6
2. Wayne Evans (DEF)
5
3. Ivan Cadamarteri (DEF)
6
4. Matthew Minto (DEF)
7
5. Robbie Pearce (DEF)
6
6. Gabriele Bazzani (MID)
6
7. Dale Greaves (MID)
6
8. Duarte Quaresma (ATT)
6
9. Spencer Eustace (ATT)
6
10. Bill Southgate (ATT)
6
11. Ross Platt (ATT)
7
12. Callum Gemmill (GK)
6
13. Paul Naysmith (GK)
6
14. Paul Sanchez (GK)
6