Match Report
| Rochdale | Rochdale |  |  | Northampton Town | Northampton Town | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Jakob Falk-sørensen | Jakob Falk-sørensen | ||||||||||||||||||
| Ashley Mcleod | A. Mcleod |  | 53 | G |  | 1 | | G | 60 | | Norman Simonsen | N. Simonsen | |||||||||
| Jacob Philips | J. Philips | | 60 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 57 |  | Tiago Viana | T. Viana | |||||||||
| Andy Mckinlay | A. Mckinlay |  | 57 | D | | 3 | | D | 61 | | Warren Merson | W. Merson | |||||||||
| Gavin Flintlock | G. Flintlock | | 55 | D | | 4 | | D | 61 |  | Urvin van Gastel | U. van Gastel | |||||||||
| Anthony Laver | A. Laver | | 54 | D | | 5 | |  | D | 59 |  | Morten Laursen | M. Laursen | ||||||||
| Daniele Luzhny | D. Luzhny | | 55 | M | | 6 | | M | 60 | | Glynn Royce | G. Royce | |||||||||
| Alistair Smith | A. Smith | | 51 | M | | 7 | | M | 60 | | Leon Marsden | L. Marsden | |||||||||
| Nigel Greaves | N. Greaves | | 51 | M | | 8 | | M | 58 |  | Zbigniew Deyna | Z. Deyna | |||||||||
| Oberdan Montella | O. Montella |  | 57 | A | | 9 | | M | 58 | | Vitor Lima | V. Lima | |||||||||
| Clive Marshall | C. Marshall | | 57 | A | | | 10 | | A | 57 | | Glynn Clegg | G. Clegg | ||||||||
| Ljubisa Pergolizzi | L. Pergolizzi | | 55 | A | | 11 | | A | 58 | | Pedro Oliveira | P. Oliveira | |||||||||
| Ruel Ehiogu | R. Ehiogu | | 54 | A | | 12 | | D | 59 |  | Uwe Seibert | U. Seibert | |||||||||
| Chris Johnson | C. Johnson | | 53 | G | | 13 | | M | 63 | | Callum Rae | C. Rae | |||||||||
| Neil Konchesky | N. Konchesky | | 52 | A | | 14 | | A | 58 | | Enrico Benussi | E. Benussi | |||||||||
 today's match is sponsored by Royal |
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Spotland where Rochdale play host to Northampton Town. A crowd of 9,604 fill this 10,500 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Rochdale are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Northampton Town appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Spencer Sherwood.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Rochdale are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Northampton Town appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Spencer Sherwood.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Rochdale kicking off!
8.30
0-0Pedro Oliveira flicks a high ball forward to Zbigniew Deyna who takes it down. Zbigniew Deyna skips past Gavin Flintlock! Zbigniew Deyna cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
12.32
0-0Zbigniew Deyna flicks a high ball forward to Pedro Oliveira who takes it down. Pedro Oliveira knocks in a cross ball towards Zbigniew Deyna. Zbigniew Deyna outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
14.57
0-1With vision, Glynn Royce laces a weighted ball forward to Pedro Oliveira. Pedro Oliveira shoots from 25 yards. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
20.41
Vitor Lima knocks the ball forward to Glynn Clegg. Glynn Clegg knocks in a cross ball towards Pedro Oliveira. Pedro Oliveira outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Northampton Town!
24.48
0-2Vitor Lima passes the ball forward to Zbigniew Deyna. Zbigniew Deyna knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jacob Philips.
30.09
Nigel Greaves makes a simple pass to Clive Marshall. Clive Marshall sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Rochdale are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
38.33
Zbigniew Deyna sees a break and surges forward. Zbigniew Deyna knocks the ball forward, putting Pedro Oliveira through on goal. Some silky footwork from Pedro Oliveira provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it slams into the crowd!
45.00
0-2Nigel Greaves barges into Leon Marsden. The referee calls over Nigel Greaves and shows him a yellow card! Leon Marsden carries on, but is struggling a bit.
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. Northampton Town have changed their lineup with Uwe Seibert replacing Urvin van Gastel.
45.00
Northampton Town kick off and get the second half underway!
47.53
Andy Mckinlay flicks a high pass forward to Nigel Greaves who brings the ball under control. Nigel Greaves threads the ball through to Alistair Smith. Alistair Smith finds some space and shoots from distance but is denied by Norman Simonsen. Excellent save.
49.50
Zbigniew Deyna sees Pedro Oliveira in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Pedro Oliveira shoots from outside the area but it is tipped over by Ashley Mcleod.
51.35
0-2Corner kick to Northampton Town. Morten Laursen chips it out wide. Alistair Smith chests the ball down and quickly clears it out of the danger area!
53.18
0-2Daniele Luzhny comes in with a late challenge on Morten Laursen. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Morten Laursen hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
54.53
Uwe Seibert makes a simple pass to Leon Marsden. Leon Marsden sees Pedro Oliveira in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Pedro Oliveira shoots from outside the area but it flies wide!
57.41
Uwe Seibert passes the ball forward to Leon Marsden. Leon Marsden makes a beautiful solo run. Leon Marsden shoots from outside the area but it rises well off target!
60.41
0-2Northampton Town have made 2 substitutions with Callum Rae replacing Vitor Lima and Enrico Benussi replacing Glynn Clegg .
63.45
Daniele Luzhny kicks a strong pass forward to Oberdan Montella. Oberdan Montella knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Uwe Seibert.
66.55
0-2Pedro Oliveira catches Gavin Flintlock on the ankles. The referee brings Pedro Oliveira to one side and gives him a warning! Gavin Flintlock hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
69.17
Gavin Flintlock threads a neat ball through to Oberdan Montella. Oberdan Montella flicks the ball to his team mate, Clive Marshall. Clive Marshall looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it's drastically wayward!
77.48
With some swift thinking, Nigel Greaves plays the ball forward to Ljubisa Pergolizzi. Ljubisa Pergolizzi finds some space and shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
78.40
Pedro Oliveira flicks the ball to his team mate, Enrico Benussi. Enrico Benussi sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It curls slightly but Ashley Mcleod manages to gather it effortlessly.
79.27
Tiago Viana pushes up the pitch. Tiago Viana knocks the ball to his team mate, Zbigniew Deyna. Zbigniew Deyna whips in a cross ball towards Enrico Benussi. Enrico Benussi gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it slams into the crowd!
87.33
Zbigniew Deyna makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Pedro Oliveira. Pedro Oliveira knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
1
5
Shots off Target
3
5
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
30.3%
69.7%
Play Area
30.3%
50%
19.7%
Scorers
| Pedro Oliveira 15, 20 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Pedro Oliveira of Northampton Town |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Ashley Mcleod (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Jacob Philips (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Andy Mckinlay (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Gavin Flintlock (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Anthony Laver (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Daniele Luzhny (MID) |  | 6 |
| 7. | Alistair Smith (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Nigel Greaves (MID) | | 6 |
| 9. | Oberdan Montella (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Clive Marshall (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Ljubisa Pergolizzi (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Ruel Ehiogu (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Chris Johnson (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Neil Konchesky (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Norman Simonsen (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Tiago Viana (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Warren Merson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Urvin van Gastel (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Morten Laursen (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Glynn Royce (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Leon Marsden (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Zbigniew Deyna (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | Vitor Lima (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Glynn Clegg (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Pedro Oliveira (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 12. | Uwe Seibert (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Callum Rae (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Enrico Benussi (ATT) | 6 | |