Match Report


RochdaleRochdale     Bristol RoversBristol Rovers
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Matthew MendoncaM. Mendonca55
G
1captain
G
56Lauren Bisan-E. SouchardL. Souchard
Emile LjungbergE. Ljungberg68
D
2
D
61Duncan ArmstrongD. Armstrong
Norman GranvilleN. Granville57
D
3
D
59Phil CampbellP. Campbell
Dario De AscentisD. De Ascentis52
D
4
D
56Adam OwenA. Owen
Graham MccannG. Mccann58
M
5
D
49Noel LawrenceN. Lawrence
Jon ChadwickJ. Chadwick58
M
6
M
63Sékou Irié Bi SéhiS. Irié Bi Séhi
Chris DaviesC. Davies56
M
captain7
M
61Antonio ReyA. Rey
Stanley PlattS. Platt48
M
8
M
55Richard HitchcockR. Hitchcock
Patricio CanoP. Cano54
A
9
M
54Steve MowbrayS. Mowbray
Pedro MarquesP. Marques51
A
10
A
64Simón RomeroS. Romero
Craig StewartC. Stewart48
A
11
A
61Pontus PartinP. Partin
 
Nicky CoppingerN. Coppinger50
D
12
A
55Mike BoltonM. Bolton
Chris BrownC. Brown48
M
13
M
47Yyvind BratsethY. Bratseth
Neil PalmerN. Palmer48
G
14
G
45Lomano KasperL. Kasper

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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Spotland where Rochdale play host to Bristol Rovers. A crowd of 4,149 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Rochdale are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Bristol Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Neil Adams.


0.00
Rochdale kick off!
4.55
Chris Davies flicks the ball to his team mate, Craig Stewart. Craig Stewart cuts inside the box! Craig Stewart shows great control and tries a shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
6.39
Norman Granville hacks Richard Hitchcock from behind! The referee calls over Norman Granville and shows him a yellow card! Richard Hitchcock stretches but gets up unharmed.
8.30
Jon Chadwick knocks the ball forward to Stanley Platt. Stanley Platt knocks in a cross ball towards Chris Davies. With a superhuman jump, Chris Davies connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
15.05
Chris Davies clumsily knocks into Simón Romero. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Simón Romero hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
16.48
Simón Romero catches Dario De Ascentis in the face with his elbow. Simón Romero is shown the red card!! Dario De Ascentis shakes off the knock.
18.49
Antonio Rey barges into Dario De Ascentis. Antonio Rey is warned by the referee! Dario De Ascentis hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
20.14
Emile Ljungberg makes a probing pass to Graham Mccann. Graham Mccann flicks a high ball forward to Patricio Cano who takes it down. Patricio Cano knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Adam Owen.
24.38
Dario De Ascentis takes the throw-in. With some swift thinking, Norman Granville plays the ball forward to Jon Chadwick. Jon Chadwick decides to run forward with the ball. Jon Chadwick whips in a cross ball towards Patricio Cano. Patricio Cano is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
34.22
Norman Granville brings the ball forward. Norman Granville makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Pedro Marques. Pedro Marques whips in a cross ball towards Craig Stewart. Craig Stewart directs the ball goalwards with his head but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
36.22
With imagination, Duncan Armstrong plays the ball forward to Pontus Partin. Pontus Partin knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Matthew Mendonca who gathers it comfortably.
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. Bristol Rovers also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Bristol Rovers kick off!
48.24
Stanley Platt knocks the ball to his team mate, Patricio Cano. Patricio Cano plays a one-two with Graham Mccann and rushes in on goal... Patricio Cano rockets a shot on goal but it flies just off target!
51.44
Dario De Ascentis sees Jon Chadwick in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jon Chadwick flicks a high pass forward. Graham Mccann collects the pass. Graham Mccann cuts inside the box! Graham Mccann strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
55.36
Norman Granville flicks a high ball forward to Chris Davies who takes it down. Chris Davies controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Pedro Marques. Pedro Marques whips in a cross ball towards Patricio Cano. With a superhuman jump, Patricio Cano connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
60.01
Rochdale have made a substitution with Nicky Coppinger replacing Pedro Marques .
63.46
Antonio Rey sees Pontus Partin in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Pontus Partin controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
69.46
Jon Chadwick takes a long throw-in. Graham Mccann threads the ball through to Craig Stewart. Craig Stewart makes a pass forward but Nicky Coppinger makes his run far too early. Offside by a mile!
72.06
Jon Chadwick laces a weighted ball forward to Chris Davies. Chris Davies knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Phil Campbell.
73.28
Dario De Ascentis threads the ball through to Jon Chadwick. Jon Chadwick flicks a high pass forward. Craig Stewart comfortably collects the pass. Craig Stewart whips in a cross ball towards Graham Mccann. Graham Mccann makes a convincing header but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
75.43
Emile Ljungberg flicks a high ball forward to Nicky Coppinger who takes it down. Nicky Coppinger changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Nicky Coppinger runs straight at the defence! Duncan Armstrong hacks Nicky Coppinger from behind! Penalty not given!!
77.27
Rochdale have made 2 substitutions with Chris Brown replacing Craig Stewart and Neil Palmer replacing Graham Mccann .
78.32
Phil Campbell deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Richard Hitchcock. Richard Hitchcock flicks a high pass forward. Antonio Rey controls it well on his chest. Antonio Rey lofts in a cross ball towards Pontus Partin. Pontus Partin directs the ball goalwards with his head but it flies just off target!
84.22
Jon Chadwick deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Chris Brown. Chris Brown lofts in a cross ball towards Patricio Cano. Patricio Cano connects with a diving header but Lauren Bisan-E. Souchard reads it well. Good save!
85.00
Duncan Armstrong advances with the ball. Duncan Armstrong hits a low pass to Pontus Partin. Pontus Partin knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
87.24
Chris Davies takes a long throw-in. Jon Chadwick knocks the ball forward to Patricio Cano. Patricio Cano lofts in a cross ball towards Jon Chadwick. Jon Chadwick finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Rochdale

Bristol Rovers
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
3
0
Shots off Target
7
2
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
1

Possession
72.4%
27.6%
Play Area
31.6%
42.1%
26.3%

Scorers
Chris Davies 8
Graham Mccann 51

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)
6
3.Norman Granville (DEF)yellow card
6
4.Dario De Ascentis (DEF)
6
5.Graham Mccann (MID)goal scored
8
6.Jon Chadwick (MID)
8
7.Chris Davies (MID)goal scoredyellow card
7
8.Stanley Platt (MID)
6
9.Patricio Cano (ATT)
6
10.Pedro Marques (ATT)
6
11.Craig Stewart (ATT)
6
 
12.Nicky Coppinger (DEF)
6
13.Chris Brown (MID)
6
14.Neil Palmer (GK)
6

1.Lauren Bisan-E. Souchard (GK)
6
2.Duncan Armstrong (DEF)
7
3.Phil Campbell (DEF)
6
4.Adam Owen (DEF)
6
5.Noel Lawrence (DEF)
6
6.Sékou Irié Bi Séhi (MID)
6
7.Antonio Rey (MID)
6
8.Richard Hitchcock (MID)
6
9.Steve Mowbray (MID)
6
10.Simón Romero (ATT)red card
3
11.Pontus Partin (ATT)
6
 
12.Mike Bolton (ATT)
0
13.Yyvind Bratseth (MID)
0
14.Lomano Kasper (GK)
0