Match Report


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Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at Edgeley Park where Stockport County play host to Rochdale. A crowd of 20,031 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Stockport County are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Rochdale appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ben Upson.


0.00
Rochdale kick off!
2.37
Warren Ljungberg knocks the ball forward to Omer Bailey. Omer Bailey controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but is denied by Billy Murphy. Excellent save.
3.13
Trevor Lockley flicks a high pass forward. Fritz Caveglia controls it well on his chest. Fritz Caveglia threads the ball through to Oscar Ferrer but he's offside!
6.50
Graham Jacobs sees space and advances. Graham Jacobs whips in a cross ball towards Cedric Zugna. Cedric Zugna is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
14.29
Pascal Cziommer knocks the ball forward to Omer Bailey. Omer Bailey lofts in a cross ball towards Cedric Zugna. Cedric Zugna is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but Billy Murphy is on top of it.
15.46
Trevor Lockley sees Bart Sluiter in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Bart Sluiter edges inside the box! Some good footwork from Bart Sluiter provides some space. He shoots at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
16.33
Trevor Lockley threads the ball through to Fritz Caveglia. Fritz Caveglia edges inside the box! Fritz Caveglia cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal but Stephane Scifo reads it well. Fabulous save!
20.29
Martin Carter threads the ball through to Trevor Lockley. Trevor Lockley sees Fritz Caveglia in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Fritz Caveglia lofts in a cross ball towards Bart Sluiter. Bart Sluiter rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Stephane Scifo didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
22.58
Brendan Mercer threads a neat ball through to Fritz Caveglia. Fritz Caveglia puts a great ball through. Bart Sluiter runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
26.59
Dale Watson knocks the ball forward to Bart Sluiter. Bart Sluiter knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jurgen Van Eijk.
28.23
Alistair Hunt flicks the ball to his team mate, Graham Jacobs. Graham Jacobs knocks the ball forward to Omer Bailey. Omer Bailey knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
30.52
Jurgen Van Eijk passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Graham Jacobs. Graham Jacobs threads the ball through to Omer Bailey. Omer Bailey knocks in a cross ball towards Cedric Zugna. Cedric Zugna is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
33.31
Lucas Silva passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Warren Ljungberg. Warren Ljungberg flicks a high pass forward. Rafael Lima collects the pass. Rafael Lima controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Stockport County!
36.24
Harvey Beckham sees Pascal Cziommer in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Pascal Cziommer passes the ball forward to Rafael Lima. Rafael Lima whips in a cross ball towards Omer Bailey. Omer Bailey connects with a diving header. What a cracker!! Billy Murphy had no chance!! Goal for Stockport County!
44.22
Martin Carter threads the ball through to Trevor Lockley. Trevor Lockley makes a probing pass to Fritz Caveglia. Fritz Caveglia kicks a strong pass forward to Bart Sluiter but the referee indicates it's offside!
45.00
Lucas Silva deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Pascal Cziommer. Pascal Cziommer knocks the ball forward to Omer Bailey. Omer Bailey whips in a cross ball towards Cedric Zugna. Cedric Zugna connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The keeper is on top of it. Good keeping!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Stockport County appear unchanged since the first half. Rochdale also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Stockport County kick off the second half!
48.45
Brendan Mercer flicks a high pass forward to Fritz Caveglia who brings the ball under control. Fritz Caveglia shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice keeping!
54.34
Graham Jacobs threads a neat ball through to Cedric Zugna. Cedric Zugna threads a neat ball through to Rafael Lima. Some awkward footwork from Rafael Lima provides some space. He unleashes a blazing shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Billy Murphy easily smothers it!
55.23
Pascal Cziommer clumsily knocks into Dale Watson. The referee calls over Pascal Cziommer and warns him to calm down! Dale Watson stretches but gets up unharmed.
60.19
Stockport County have made 2 substitutions with Noel Cooke replacing Harvey Beckham and Alfred Salmon replacing Cedric Zugna .Rochdale have made a substitution with Des Bloomer replacing Fritz Caveglia .
63.55
George Boyd catches Omer Bailey on the ankles. The referee calls over George Boyd and shows him a yellow card! Omer Bailey stretches but gets up unharmed.
65.57
Jurgen Van Eijk makes a probing pass to Warren Ljungberg. Warren Ljungberg makes a simple pass to Omer Bailey. Omer Bailey knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
67.33
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
71.11
Dale Watson hacks Pascal Cziommer from behind! Dale Watson is given a warning by the referee! Pascal Cziommer hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
72.03
Trevor Lockley barges into Graham Jacobs. Trevor Lockley is shown the yellow card! Graham Jacobs gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
81.27
Warren Ljungberg sees Alfred Salmon in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alfred Salmon controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. He makes it look easy!
89.09
Dale Watson hacks Pascal Cziommer from behind! The referee warns Dale Watson again to calm down! Pascal Cziommer runs off the knock.
90.00
Jurgen Van Eijk comes in with a late challenge on Oscar Ferrer. Jurgen Van Eijk is given a warning by the referee! Oscar Ferrer carries on, but is struggling a bit.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
Goals
4
0
Shots on Target
9
3
Shots off Target
0
1
Offsides
0
3
Fouls
2
4
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
50%
50%
Play Area
29.5%
44.9%
25.6%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Cedric Zugna of Stockport County

Match Ratings
1.Stephane Scifo (GK)
7
2.Harvey Beckham (DEF)
6
3.Alistair Hunt (DEF)
6
4.Jurgen Van Eijk (DEF)
6
5.Lucas Silva (DEF)
6
6.Pascal Cziommer (MID)
6
7.Warren Ljungberg (MID)
7
8.Graham Jacobs (MID)
7
9.Rafael Lima (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Cedric Zugna (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
11.Omer Bailey (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Noel Cooke (DEF)
6
13.Mark Schwarzer (MID)
0
14.Alfred Salmon (ATT)
6

1.Billy Murphy (GK)
7
2.Richard Summerbell (DEF)
6
3.Martin Carter (DEF)
6
4.George Boyd (DEF)yellow card
6
5.Terry Konchesky (MID)
6
6.Trevor Lockley (MID)yellow card
6
7.Brendan Mercer (MID)
6
8.Dale Watson (MID)
6
9.Fritz Caveglia (ATT)
6
10.Oscar Ferrer (ATT)
6
11.Bart Sluiter (ATT)
6
 
12.Simon Gower (DEF)
0
13.Luke Harley (MID)
0
14.Des Bloomer (ATT)
6