Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Fratton Park where Portsmouth play host to Rochdale. A crowd of 20,274 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Portsmouth are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Rochdale appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Portsmouth are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Rochdale appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Rochdale get the match underway!
2.06
0-0Arjen Roy kicks a strong pass forward to Lucas Risco. Lucas Risco decides to run forward with the ball. Lucas Risco knocks in a cross ball towards Mohammed Gyan. Mohammed Gyan is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Abraham Reynoso easily picks it out of the air!
6.31
0-0Paolo Piket passes the ball forward to Niccolo Powell. Niccolo Powell knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Pontus Bergmark who gathers it comfortably.
9.18
Talal Ramzi knocks the ball to his team mate, Mohammed Gyan. Mohammed Gyan knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
10.18
0-0Mohammed Gyan clumsily knocks into Da Silva Chacon. The referee calls over Mohammed Gyan and shows him a yellow card! Da Silva Chacon stretches but gets up unharmed.
14.08
0-0Alun Cooke makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Roland Zubler. Roland Zubler shoots from 25 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
15.06
Kevin Walem kicks a strong pass forward to Roland Zubler. Roland Zubler plays a perfect one-two with Niccolo Powell and rushes in on goal... Roland Zubler tries a spectacular strike. Magnificent save by Pontus Bergmark!
16.45
Sakis Apostolopoulos chips the ball to his team mate, Hakan Türkyilmaz. Hakan Türkyilmaz knocks the ball to his team mate, Mohammed Gyan. Mohammed Gyan lofts in a cross ball towards Paul Rummenigge. Paul Rummenigge heads the ball goalwards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
21.50
Hakan Türkyilmaz makes a probing pass to Steinar Berg. Steinar Berg sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
22.46
Alun Cooke passes the ball forward to Roland Zubler. Roland Zubler shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
24.10
0-0Alun Cooke catches Talal Ramzi on the ankles. Alun Cooke is given a warning by the referee! Talal Ramzi hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
28.35
Sakis Apostolopoulos flicks the ball to his team mate, Hakan Türkyilmaz. Hakan Türkyilmaz chips the ball to his team mate, Steinar Berg. Steinar Berg tries a spectacular long range effort but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
30.08
1-0Hakan Türkyilmaz makes a simple pass to Paul Rummenigge. Paul Rummenigge lofts in a cross ball towards Steinar Berg. Steinar Berg powers a header at goal. Steinar Berg scores for Portsmouth!!
36.27
Steinar Berg catches Gavin Inglis on the ankles. Steinar Berg is warned by the referee! Gavin Inglis runs off the knock.
39.33
Alun Cooke kicks a strong pass forward to Roland Zubler. Roland Zubler shoots from 20 yards which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
42.31
Lucas Risco kicks a strong pass forward to Steinar Berg. Steinar Berg shoots from outside the area. Abraham Reynoso easily smothers it.
45.00
Paolo Piket flicks the ball to his team mate, Niccolo Powell. Niccolo Powell knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Fouzi Sinouh.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
Portsmouth start the second half!
47.53
Talal Ramzi kicks a strong pass forward to Paul Rummenigge. Paul Rummenigge knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
49.54
Sakis Apostolopoulos controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Talal Ramzi. Talal Ramzi flicks the ball to his team mate, Paul Rummenigge. Paul Rummenigge knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gavin Inglis.
51.33
Hakan Ayaz barges into Alun Cooke. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Alun Cooke hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
53.40
Hakan Ayaz kicks a strong pass forward to Paul Rummenigge. Paul Rummenigge knocks in a cross ball towards Mohammed Gyan. Mohammed Gyan directs the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Abraham Reynoso!
57.42
Yurtcan Sükür sees space and advances. Yurtcan Sükür shoots from distance but somehow Pontus Bergmark manages to keep it out.
60.03
Hakan Türkyilmaz surges forward with the ball. Hakan Türkyilmaz threads the ball through to Steinar Berg. Steinar Berg shoots from just inside the box. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
61.12
Mario Hector Soto hacks Mohammed Gyan from behind! The referee calls over Mario Hector Soto and warns him to calm down! Mohammed Gyan hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
66.46
Hakan Ayaz makes a simple pass to Paul Rummenigge. Paul Rummenigge knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Da Silva Chacon.
67.19
Sakis Apostolopoulos chips the ball to his team mate, Hakan Ayaz. Hakan Ayaz kicks a strong pass forward to Mohammed Gyan. Mohammed Gyan lofts in a cross ball towards Paul Rummenigge. Paul Rummenigge connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but Abraham Reynoso is on top of it.
69.22
Hakan Türkyilmaz controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mohammed Gyan. Mohammed Gyan whips in a cross ball towards Steinar Berg. Steinar Berg directs the ball goalwards with his head. Abraham Reynoso is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
73.51
Hakan Ayaz controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Steinar Berg. Steinar Berg shoots from long range. Magnificent save by Abraham Reynoso!
75.41
Hakan Türkyilmaz kicks a strong pass forward to Mohammed Gyan. Mohammed Gyan lofts in a cross ball towards Paul Rummenigge. Paul Rummenigge heads the ball goalwards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
78.45
Kevin Walem threads the ball through to Niccolo Powell. Niccolo Powell knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Arjen Roy.
87.59
Mario Hector Soto clumsily knocks into Steinar Berg. Mario Hector Soto is warned by the referee again! Steinar Berg stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
8
3
Shots off Target
4
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
3
3
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
65%
35%
Play Area
21.2%
47.5%
31.2%
Scorers
| Steinar Berg 30, 69 | Roland Zubler 39 |