Match Report
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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Spotland where Rochdale play host to Newcastle United. A crowd of 17,112 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Rochdale are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Newcastle United appear to be shaped for 5-3-2.
Today's match is refereed by Matthew Atherton.
The pitch is in good condition.
Rochdale are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Newcastle United appear to be shaped for 5-3-2.
Today's match is refereed by Matthew Atherton.
0.00
0-0Newcastle United start the game by kicking off the first half!
12.07
0-0Christina Vilatte kicks a strong pass forward to Des Bloomer. Des Bloomer finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
14.48
0-0Richard Summerbell flicks a high pass forward. Dale Watson holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Dale Watson passes the ball forward to Des Bloomer. Des Bloomer tries a spectacular long range effort but it's well over the bar!
16.38
Damien Kasper controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Hugo Ikpeba. Hugo Ikpeba tries a spectacular long range effort but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
21.31
Leon Beckham receives the ball from a throw-in from Frederico Nunez. Leon Beckham knocks the ball forward to Alec Morrison. Alec Morrison takes it forward alone. Alec Morrison shoots from outside the area. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
34.55
Terry Konchesky takes it forward alone. Terry Konchesky controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
42.39
Terry Konchesky makes a simple pass to Des Bloomer. Des Bloomer shoots from long range but it flies well off target!
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. Newcastle United also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Rochdale get the second half underway!
47.49
Matt Inglis flicks the ball to his team mate, Alec Morrison. Alec Morrison sees Hugo Ikpeba in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Hugo Ikpeba finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
48.32
0-0Richard Summerbell flicks a high pass forward. Dale Watson collects the pass. Dale Watson runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Dale Watson knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Linus Schulze.
49.57
0-0Eddy Darcheville hacks Richard Summerbell from behind! Eddy Darcheville is given a warning by the referee! Richard Summerbell hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
51.53
Ugo Riggott hits a low pass to Eddy Darcheville. Eddy Darcheville whips in a cross ball towards Hugo Ikpeba. Hugo Ikpeba directs the ball goalwards with his head but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
60.57
1-0Trevor Lockley hits a low pass to Fritz Caveglia. Fritz Caveglia plays a scrappy one-two with Des Bloomer and advances towards the goal... Fritz Caveglia cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Rochdale!
67.00
Alec Morrison flicks a high pass forward. Hugo Ikpeba collects the pass. Hugo Ikpeba knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Martin Carter.
78.21
Alec Morrison deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eddy Darcheville. Eddy Darcheville skips past Martin Carter! Eddy Darcheville shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
79.57
Dennis Hasselbaink makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Christina Vilatte. Christina Vilatte makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Fritz Caveglia. Fritz Caveglia knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Frederico Nunez.
81.02
1-0Christina Vilatte sees space and advances. Christina Vilatte passes the ball forward but Des Bloomer is offside!
83.21
With imagination, Christina Vilatte plays the ball forward to Fritz Caveglia. Fritz Caveglia skips past Frederico Nunez! Fritz Caveglia tries a spectacular strike but it's a woeful effort!
89.15
Christina Vilatte passes the ball forward to Des Bloomer. Des Bloomer edges inside the box! Des Bloomer cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
90.00
Alec Morrison controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Hugo Ikpeba. Hugo Ikpeba knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
3
2
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
60%
40%
Play Area
22.7%
45.3%
32%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Fritz Caveglia of Rochdale |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Billy Murphy (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Richard Summerbell (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Martin Carter (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Dennis Hasselbaink (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Terry Konchesky (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Trevor Lockley (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Christina Vilatte (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Dale Watson (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Fritz Caveglia (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 10. | Des Bloomer (ATT) | 8 | |
| 11. | Oscar Ferrer (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | George Boyd (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Luke Harley (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Bart Sluiter (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Les Laycock (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Matt Inglis (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Linus Schulze (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Cesar Monteiro (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Frederico Nunez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Leon Beckham (DEF) | 6 | |
| 7. | Damien Kasper (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Ugo Riggott (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Alec Morrison (MID) | 7 | |
| 10. | Hugo Ikpeba (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Eddy Darcheville (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Brian Smith (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Syd Bower (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Dave Edworthy (MID) | 0 | |