Match Report
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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Spotland where Rochdale play host to Milton Keynes Dons. A crowd of 4,170 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Rochdale and Milton Keynes Dons are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Gilles Brooking.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Rochdale and Milton Keynes Dons are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Gilles Brooking.
0.00
0-0Milton Keynes Dons kick off and get the match underway!
2.55
0-0Ian Plowright flicks a high pass forward. Ruel McManaman collects the pass. Ruel McManaman lofts in a cross ball towards Anselmo Atzeni. With a superhuman jump, Anselmo Atzeni connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but slams it into the crowd!
4.29
Domenico Lo Gatto passes the ball forward to Jacob Dichio. With some swift thinking, Jacob Dichio plays the ball forward to Ruel McManaman. Ruel McManaman shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
6.55
Carl Clapham brings the ball forward. Carl Clapham makes a probing pass to Jacob Dichio. Jacob Dichio shoots from outside the area. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
10.14
Jacob Dichio deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alan Sinclair. Alan Sinclair shoots from 20 yards but it flies just wide!
16.14
0-0Showing wonderful composure, Dario De Ascentis plays the ball forward to Jon Chadwick. Jon Chadwick makes an attacking run forward. Jon Chadwick makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Carl Hapgood but he's offside!
24.36
Graham Mccann knocks the ball forward to Craig Stewart. Craig Stewart rushes past Carl Clapham! Craig Stewart tries a spectacular strike but he balloons it over the crossbar!
27.10
Jon Chadwick makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Craig Stewart. Craig Stewart kicks a strong pass forward to Jon Chadwick but the referee indicates it's offside!
28.11
0-0Chris Davies flicks a high pass forward. Pedro Marques controls it well on his chest. Pedro Marques knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Domenico Lo Gatto.
30.50
Carl Clapham knocks the ball forward to Simon Dyer. Simon Dyer hits a low pass to Ian Plowright. Ian Plowright lofts in a cross ball towards Ruel McManaman. Ruel McManaman finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it is miles over!
33.42
0-0Seeing a gap ahead, Chris Davies plays the ball forward to Graham Mccann. Graham Mccann skips past Domenico Lo Gatto! Graham Mccann strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
34.36
Chris Davies runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Chris Davies deftly passes the ball to Pedro Marques, releasing him through on goal. Pedro Marques rockets a shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
38.40
0-1Ruel McManaman hits a low pass to Alan Sinclair. Alan Sinclair tries a spectacular long range effort. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Alan Sinclair!
42.12
0-1Simon Dyer barges into Chris Davies. Simon Dyer is warned by the referee! Chris Davies gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
44.15
Norman Granville controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Graham Mccann. Graham Mccann decides to run forward with the ball. Graham Mccann flicks the ball to his team mate, Craig Stewart. Craig Stewart cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it's well over the bar!
45.00
Dario De Ascentis threads the ball through to Jon Chadwick. Jon Chadwick makes a simple pass to Graham Mccann. Graham Mccann shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Superb keeping!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Rochdale appear unchanged since the first half. Milton Keynes Dons also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Rochdale get the second half underway!
48.06
Alan Sinclair threads the ball through to Anselmo Atzeni. Anselmo Atzeni shoots from long range but it's well over the bar!
53.56
0-1Domenico Lo Gatto catches Graham Mccann on the ankles. The referee calls over Domenico Lo Gatto and shows him a yellow card! Graham Mccann hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
54.39
0-1Domenico Lo Gatto catches Jon Chadwick on the ankles. Domenico Lo Gatto is warned by the referee! Jon Chadwick stretches but gets up unharmed.
57.27
Dario De Ascentis makes a simple pass to Chris Davies. Chris Davies knocks the ball forward to Pedro Marques. Pedro Marques makes a great pass forward. Craig Stewart runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
59.01
Domenico Lo Gatto makes a strong solo run forward. Domenico Lo Gatto controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ruel McManaman. Ruel McManaman knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Matthew Mendonca who gathers it comfortably.
60.30
0-1Rochdale have made a substitution with Nicky Coppinger replacing Craig Stewart .Milton Keynes Dons have made 3 substitutions with Jody Brooking replacing Domenico Lo Gatto, Adrian Fenton replacing Jacob Dichio and Tarik Monier replacing Alan Sinclair .
61.36
0-1Jon Chadwick kicks a strong pass forward to Pedro Marques. Pedro Marques plays a one-two with Nicky Coppinger and advances towards the goal... Jody Brooking comes in with a late challenge on Pedro Marques. Pedro Marques rolls around, appealing for a penalty! Given!!
61.36
0-1The referee points to the spot..
62.37
Pedro Marques takes a cautious run up. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
63.39
Graham Mccann passes the ball forward to Carl Hapgood. Carl Hapgood knocks in a cross ball towards Chris Davies. Chris Davies jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but slams it into the crowd!
69.10
Graham Mccann flicks a high ball forward to Chris Davies who takes it down. Chris Davies shoots from 25 yards but it's drastically wayward!
72.50
Carl Clapham deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gionatha Vergassola. Gionatha Vergassola knocks the ball forward to Tarik Monier. Tarik Monier knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
77.49
Rochdale have made a substitution with Neil Palmer replacing Carl Hapgood .
87.15
Jody Brooking comes in with a late challenge on Emile Ljungberg. The referee warns Jody Brooking to calm down! Emile Ljungberg runs off the knock.
89.22
Carl Clapham makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Adrian Fenton. Adrian Fenton flicks a high ball forward to Anselmo Atzeni who takes it down. Anselmo Atzeni shoots from long range. It's miles wide!
90.00
Simon Dyer knocks the ball forward to Tarik Monier. Tarik Monier finds some space and shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
3
1
Shots off Target
5
8
Offsides
3
0
Fouls
0
5
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
57.3%
42.7%
Play Area
24.4%
40.2%
35.4%
Scorers
| Pedro Marques 62 (p) | Alan Sinclair 38 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Graham Mccann of Rochdale |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Matthew Mendonca (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Emile Ljungberg (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Norman Granville (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Dario De Ascentis (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Graham Mccann (MID) | 9 | |
| 6. | Jon Chadwick (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Chris Davies (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Chris Brown (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Pedro Marques (ATT) |  | 6 |
| 10. | Craig Stewart (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Carl Hapgood (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Nicky Coppinger (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Neil Palmer (GK) | 6 | |
| 14. | Stanley Platt (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Alistair Salmon (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Carl Clapham (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Simon Dyer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Domenico Lo Gatto (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 5. | Gionatha Vergassola (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Jacob Dichio (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | David May (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Ian Plowright (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Ruel McManaman (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Alan Sinclair (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Anselmo Atzeni (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Jody Brooking (GK) | 5 | |
| 13. | Adrian Fenton (GK) | 6 | |
| 14. | Tarik Monier (DEF) | 6 | |