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Match Report
Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at Spotland where Rochdale play Liverpool in this league cup game. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Rochdale and Liverpool are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Ugo Maddison.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Rochdale and Liverpool are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Ugo Maddison.
0.00
0-0Liverpool kick off and get the first half underway!
2.04
0-0Billy Jeffers comes in with a late challenge on Victor Pardo. Billy Jeffers is shown the yellow card! Victor Pardo stretches but gets up unharmed.
4.04
0-0Martin Nieto flicks a high ball forward to Fabian Natale Olivi who takes it down. Fabian Natale Olivi makes a simple pass to Arno Winkler. Arno Winkler whips in a cross ball towards Victor Pardo. Victor Pardo connects with a diving header but it goes wide for a goal kick.
8.30
0-1Pierre G. Lantignotti passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Albrecht Birnbaum. Albrecht Birnbaum flicks a high pass forward. Phil Hackworth controls it well on his chest. Phil Hackworth shoots from long range. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Phil Hackworth!
12.02
0-1Fabian Natale Olivi flicks a high pass forward to Arno Winkler who brings the ball under control. Arno Winkler threads the ball through into the box. Victor Pardo makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Great keeping!
16.13
0-1Fabian Natale Olivi chips the ball to his team mate, Victor Pardo. Victor Pardo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
20.47
Isaiah Gascoigne knocks the ball forward to Tchiressoua Lauret. Tchiressoua Lauret sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
22.16
Isaiah Gascoigne makes a probing pass to David Higginbotham. David Higginbotham edges inside the box! David Higginbotham muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
26.24
0-1There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
32.29
Albrecht Birnbaum kicks a strong pass forward to Arno Winkler. Arno Winkler advances inside the box! Arno Winkler makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but is denied by Serafim Punga. Excellent save.
33.45
Cesare Bocchetti knocks the ball forward to Tchiressoua Lauret. Tchiressoua Lauret plays a quick one-two with David Higginbotham and rushes in on goal... Tchiressoua Lauret shoots from just inside the box but slams it into the crowd!
34.02
0-1With a delightful solo run, Nils Weigel stretches the opposition's defence. Nils Weigel makes a probing pass to Phil Hackworth but he's offside!
39.42
Albrecht Birnbaum deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Victor Pardo. Victor Pardo knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Maurizio Gioacchini.
45.00
Seeing Fabian Natale Olivi's run, Nils Weigel quickly throws the ball into his path. Fabian Natale Olivi flicks a high pass forward. Victor Pardo holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Victor Pardo lofts in a cross ball towards Arno Winkler. Arno Winkler beats his man to it with a header. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Rochdale appear unchanged since the first half. Liverpool appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-3 formation. The Rochdale players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Rochdale kick off the second half!
47.37
Richard Potts hacks Phil Hackworth from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Phil Hackworth hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
55.18
Fabian Natale Olivi darts forward. Fabian Natale Olivi threads a neat ball through to Victor Pardo. Victor Pardo muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but Serafim Punga is on top of his game. Great keeping!
57.07
Isaiah Gascoigne plays the ball forward to David Higginbotham. David Higginbotham knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
63.39
Nils Weigel chips the ball to his team mate, Victor Pardo. Victor Pardo knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Marvin Bould.
66.41
Albrecht Birnbaum passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Phil Hackworth. Phil Hackworth shoots from 20 yards but somehow Serafim Punga manages to keep it out.
69.28
0-2Isaiah Gascoigne hits a low pass to Tchiressoua Lauret. Tchiressoua Lauret plays a one-two with Roberto Grendi and rushes in on goal... Pierre G. Lantignotti comes in with a late challenge on Tchiressoua Lauret. Penalty not given!!
71.34
Fabian Natale Olivi threads a neat ball through to Phil Hackworth. Phil Hackworth advances inside the box! Some silky footwork from Phil Hackworth provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
75.55
Phil Hackworth catches Richard Potts on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Richard Potts stretches but gets up unharmed.
77.25
0-3Liverpool have made a substitution with Rodrigo Varela replacing Victor Pardo .
84.04
0-3Arno Winkler clumsily knocks into Marvin Bould. Arno Winkler is given a warning by the referee! Marvin Bould stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
Roberto Grendi catches Duncan Brady on the ankles. Roberto Grendi is shown the yellow card! Duncan Brady stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Phil Hackworth 8, 71 Arno Winkler 45 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Serafim Punga (GK)
7
2. Maurizio Gioacchini (DEF)
6
3. Richard Potts (DEF)
5
4. Marvin Bould (DEF)
6
5. Billy Jeffers (DEF)
5
6. Isaiah Gascoigne (MID)
6
7. Cesare Bocchetti (MID)
6
8. Chris George (MID)
6
9. Tchiressoua Lauret (ATT)
6
10. Roberto Grendi (ATT)
5
11. David Higginbotham (ATT)
6
12. Riccardo Zanini (MID)
0
13. Kevin Eder (DEF)
0
14. Andrez Circati (ATT)
0
1. Alin Dobos (GK)
6
2. Martin Nieto (DEF)
6
3. Duncan Brady (DEF)
6
4. Pierre G. Lantignotti (DEF)
6
5. Robbie Beresford (DEF)
6
6. Albrecht Birnbaum (MID)
7
7. Nils Weigel (MID)
6
8. Fabian Natale Olivi (MID)
8
9. Phil Hackworth (ATT)
9
10. Victor Pardo (ATT)
7
11. Arno Winkler (ATT)
8
12. Ian Zonneveld (MID)
0
13. Carlos Mendez (ATT)
0
14. Rodrigo Varela (MID)
6