Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Spotland where Rochdale play host to Arsenal. A crowd of 18,532 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Both Rochdale and Arsenal are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Both Rochdale and Arsenal are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Rochdale get the match underway!
4.16
0-0Mikkel Nygaard clumsily knocks into Paul Nelson. The referee calls over Mikkel Nygaard and warns him to calm down! Paul Nelson hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
8.39
0-0Paul Nelson makes a probing pass to Giorgio Bilic. Giorgio Bilic kicks a strong pass forward to Sebastian Pfeiffer. Sebastian Pfeiffer shoots from long range but somehow Abraham Reynoso manages to keep it out.
9.48
1-0Sander Touzani passes the ball forward to Niccolo Powell. Niccolo Powell plays a perfect one-two with Mikkel Nygaard and rushes in on goal... Niccolo Powell tries a spectacular strike. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
12.53
1-0Arsenal are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
14.31
1-0Hugo Nwakire deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Yurtcan Sükür. Yurtcan Sükür chips the ball to his team mate, Niccolo Powell. Niccolo Powell lofts in a cross ball towards Mikkel Nygaard. Mikkel Nygaard connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
15.45
Yurtcan Sükür makes a probing pass to Mikkel Nygaard. Mikkel Nygaard tries a spectacular long range effort. It's miles wide!
16.25
Paul Nelson makes a simple pass to Giorgio Bilic. Giorgio Bilic flicks the ball to his team mate, Sebastian Pfeiffer. Sebastian Pfeiffer controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
20.17
Sander Touzani makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mikkel Nygaard. Mikkel Nygaard lofts in a cross ball towards Niccolo Powell. Niccolo Powell heads the ball goalwards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
22.59
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
26.51
Sander Touzani deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Niccolo Powell. Niccolo Powell knocks in a cross ball towards Mikkel Nygaard. Mikkel Nygaard is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Nelson Kalac easily picks it out of the air!
33.53
Sander Touzani decides to run forward with the ball. Sander Touzani whips in a cross ball towards Niccolo Powell. Niccolo Powell is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
40.45
1-0Mario Hector Soto barges into Phil Gardner. Mario Hector Soto is shown the yellow card! Phil Gardner stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
The whistle blows and Arsenal kick off!
47.39
Paul Nelson catches Dominic Sullivan on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Dominic Sullivan hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
49.11
Sander Touzani flicks the ball to his team mate, Dominic Sullivan. Dominic Sullivan shoots from 25 yards. It curls slightly but Nelson Kalac manages to gather it comfortably.
53.12
Omer Adams surges forward with the ball. Omer Adams goes all the way! Omer Adams tries a spectacular strike but it is tipped over by Abraham Reynoso.
59.30
Jo Heggem controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mikkel Nygaard. Mikkel Nygaard goes all the way! Mikkel Nygaard rockets a shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Nelson Kalac easily smothers it!
60.03
Yurtcan Sükür comes in with a late challenge on Clive Williamson. Yurtcan Sükür is warned by the referee! Clive Williamson hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
61.34
Giorgio Bilic controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Phil Gardner. Phil Gardner plays a perfect one-two with Gharib Chippo and rushes in on goal... Phil Gardner shows great control and tries a shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
66.33
Paul Nelson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Graeme Higginbotham. Graeme Higginbotham kicks a strong pass forward to Gharib Chippo. Gharib Chippo shoots from long range. It's miles wide!
72.06
Hugo Nwakire threads the ball through to Paolo Piket. Paolo Piket deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dominic Sullivan. Dominic Sullivan shoots from outside the area but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
78.50
Jón Kristinn Hlödversson plays a long ball forward. Sebastian Pfeiffer knocks the ball to his team mate, Phil Gardner. Phil Gardner tries a spectacular strike. The ball comes in low, but Abraham Reynoso easily smothers it!
81.25
Sander Touzani barges into Giorgio Bilic. The referee calls over Sander Touzani and warns him to calm down! Giorgio Bilic hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
81.25
Rochdale are easily keeping Arsenal at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
87.33
Yurtcan Sükür makes a probing pass to Niccolo Powell. Niccolo Powell tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
89.25
Jo Heggem threads the ball through to Mikkel Nygaard. Mikkel Nygaard goes all the way! Mikkel Nygaard takes a shot at goal. Mikkel Nygaard scores for Rochdale!!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
5
3
Shots off Target
6
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
4
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
49.4%
50.6%
Play Area
21%
43.2%
35.8%
Scorers