Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Spotland where Rochdale play host to Wolverhampton Wanderers. A crowd of 7,823 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Rochdale and Wolverhampton Wanderers are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Darren Defoe.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Rochdale and Wolverhampton Wanderers are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Darren Defoe.
0.00
0-0Rochdale kick off and get the match underway!
6.18
1-0Craig Milburn passes the ball forward to Adam Konchesky. Adam Konchesky knocks in a cross ball towards Chris Brown. Chris Brown is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Chris Brown!
12.27
1-0Niccolo Wise controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Craig Milburn. Craig Milburn kicks a strong pass forward to Chris Brown. Chris Brown whips in a cross ball towards Adam Konchesky. Adam Konchesky fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by Rudy Djorkaeff.
13.37
1-0It's a corner kick. Dion Southgate loops the ball out towards the edge of the box. Ruddy Debec jumps high to head the ball out to safety!
15.48
1-0Stan Granville sees Marino Campolonghi in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Marino Campolonghi chips the ball to his team mate, Spencer Wright-Phillips. Spencer Wright-Phillips knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Niccolo Wise.
20.14
1-0Albrecht Fromm takes it forward alone. Albrecht Fromm flicks the ball to his team mate, Francis Walsh. Francis Walsh controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's miles wide!
21.44
Norman Rodgers gives the ball a hefty kick upfield. This is true route-one football. Adam Konchesky knocks in a cross ball towards Dion Wetherall. Dion Wetherall connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
22.44
Marino Campolonghi knocks the ball forward to Francis Walsh. Francis Walsh knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Kevin Mckinlay.
28.50
Brian Bowyer threads the ball through to Francis Walsh. Francis Walsh knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Kevin Mckinlay.
32.48
Niccolo Wise knocks the ball forward to Neil Priestley. Neil Priestley flicks a high pass forward. Adam Konchesky collects the pass. Adam Konchesky knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Albrecht Fromm.
33.48
Dion Southgate makes a probing pass to Adam Konchesky. Adam Konchesky lofts in a cross ball towards Chris Brown. Chris Brown gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
38.07
Niccolo Wise threads the ball through to Neil Priestley. Neil Priestley flicks the ball to his team mate, Dion Wetherall. Dion Wetherall knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Rudy Djorkaeff who gathers it comfortably.
39.01
Dion Southgate deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Chris Brown. Chris Brown knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Albrecht Fromm.
44.05
1-0Dennis Venema hacks Craig Milburn from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Craig Milburn runs off the knock.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Rochdale appear unchanged since the first half. Wolverhampton Wanderers also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Wolverhampton Wanderers kick off and get the second half underway!
47.59
Kevin Mckinlay makes a probing pass to Dion Southgate. With vision, Dion Southgate laces a through ball forward to Dion Wetherall. Dion Wetherall whips in a cross ball towards Adam Konchesky. Adam Konchesky finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Adam Konchesky!
59.31
Dennis Venema knocks the ball to his team mate, Francis Walsh. Francis Walsh knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
60.35
2-0Wolverhampton Wanderers have made 2 substitutions with Billy Seaman replacing Spencer Wright-Phillips and Nikolas Hoeness replacing Dennis Venema .
61.38
Ruddy Debec kicks a strong pass forward to Brian Bowyer. Brian Bowyer darts forward. Brian Bowyer knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Kevin Mckinlay.
65.14
Niccolo Wise threads a neat ball through to Craig Milburn. Craig Milburn sees a break and surges forward. Craig Milburn knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Albrecht Fromm.
66.36
Neil Priestley flicks a high ball forward to Chris Brown who takes it down. Chris Brown whips in a cross ball towards Dion Wetherall. Dion Wetherall knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
67.06
Nikolas Hoeness makes a probing pass to Francis Walsh. Francis Walsh knocks in a cross ball towards Billy Seaman. Billy Seaman rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
69.21
Craig Milburn flicks a high pass forward. Adam Konchesky controls it well on his chest. Adam Konchesky lofts in a cross ball towards Dion Wetherall. Dion Wetherall powers a header at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
73.16
Norman Rodgers knocks the ball to his team mate, Craig Milburn. Craig Milburn makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dion Wetherall. Dion Wetherall tries a spectacular long range effort but it's well over the bar!
75.43
2-0Francis Walsh hacks Kevin Mckinlay from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Kevin Mckinlay grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
77.54
Rochdale have made 2 substitutions with Gavin Brooking replacing Kevin Mckinlay and Joe Royce replacing Craig Milburn .
78.54
Joe Royce hits a low pass to Adam Konchesky. Adam Konchesky knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
79.30
Gavin Brooking threads the ball through to Neil Priestley. Neil Priestley sees Dion Wetherall in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Dion Wetherall sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
84.02
Marino Campolonghi flicks a high pass forward. Billy Seaman controls it well on his chest. Billy Seaman whips in a cross ball towards Francis Walsh. Francis Walsh makes a deft header but it flies wide!
89.28
Chris Brown barges into Stan Granville. Chris Brown is shown the yellow card! Stan Granville hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
Romero P. Castro flicks a high pass forward. Billy Seaman holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Billy Seaman knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Norman Rodgers.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
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Yellow Cards
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Scorers
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Ugo Black (GK)
6
2. Niccolo Wise (DEF)
7
3. Norman Rodgers (DEF)
7
4. Kevin Mckinlay (DEF)
6
5. Dion Southgate (MID)
6
6. Neil Priestley (MID)
7
7. Craig Milburn (MID)
7
8. James Irles (MID)
6
9. Adam Konchesky (ATT)
9
10. Chris Brown (ATT)
8
11. Dion Wetherall (ATT)
7
12. Gavin Brooking (MID)
6
13. Joe Royce (DEF)
6
14. Nicky Stewart (DEF)
0
1. Rudy Djorkaeff (GK)
6
2. Albrecht Fromm (DEF)
6
3. Stan Granville (DEF)
6
4. Ruddy Debec (DEF)
6
5. Brian Bowyer (MID)
6
6. Marino Campolonghi (MID)
6
7. Dennis Venema (MID)
5
8. Romero P. Castro (MID)
6
9. Spencer Wright-Phillips (ATT)
6
10. Nigel Joachim (ATT)
6
11. Francis Walsh (ATT)
5
12. Eoin Murphy (MID)
0
13. Nikolas Hoeness (DEF)
6
14. Billy Seaman (DEF)
6