Match Report
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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Spotland where Rochdale play host to Swansea City. A crowd of 8,171 fill this 10,500 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Rochdale and Swansea City are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Dean McManaman.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Rochdale and Swansea City are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Dean McManaman.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Rochdale kick off!
6.23
0-0Alistair Smith hacks David Hitchcock from behind! The referee warns Alistair Smith to calm down! David Hitchcock hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
9.39
0-0Alistair Smith knocks the ball to his team mate, Ljubisa Pergolizzi. Ljubisa Pergolizzi knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Andy Rae who gathers it comfortably.
22.59
0-0Oberdan Montella hits a low pass to Clive Marshall. Clive Marshall shoots from long range. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Quality keeping!
26.27
Mark Isolini comes in with a late challenge on Daniele Luzhny. The referee warns Mark Isolini to calm down! Daniele Luzhny stretches but gets up unharmed.
27.26
0-0Ljubisa Pergolizzi flicks a high pass forward to Alistair Smith who brings the ball under control. Alistair Smith whips in a cross ball towards Ljubisa Pergolizzi. Ljubisa Pergolizzi gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. It's miles wide!
28.12
Nigel Greaves flicks a high pass forward to Ljubisa Pergolizzi who brings the ball under control. Ljubisa Pergolizzi shoots from outside the area. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
32.57
Andy Mckinlay flicks the ball to his team mate, Daniele Luzhny. Daniele Luzhny runs straight at the defence! Daniele Luzhny looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it flies just wide!
34.28
Nigel Greaves flicks a high pass forward to Ljubisa Pergolizzi who brings the ball under control. Ljubisa Pergolizzi shoots from 20 yards but it is miles over!
39.18
1-0Daniele Luzhny passes the ball forward to Alistair Smith. With some swift thinking, Alistair Smith plays the ball forward to Oberdan Montella. Oberdan Montella knocks in a cross ball towards Nigel Greaves. Nigel Greaves is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
45.00
Mark Isolini flicks a high pass forward to Dagui Vrielynck who brings the ball under control. Dagui Vrielynck knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ashley Mcleod 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. Swansea City also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Swansea City start the second half!
47.13
Gianluca Ferazzoli threads a neat ball through to Don Naysmith. Don Naysmith lofts in a cross ball towards Dagui Vrielynck. Dagui Vrielynck makes a deft header. Ashley Mcleod manages to gather it comfortably.
57.54
1-0Clive Marshall clumsily knocks into Neil Davidson. The referee calls over Clive Marshall and shows him a yellow card! Neil Davidson runs off the knock.
60.53
1-0Swansea City have made a substitution with James Tiler replacing David Hitchcock .
66.08
Gavin Hansen controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Don Naysmith. Don Naysmith chips the ball to his team mate, Mark Isolini. Mark Isolini knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Anthony Laver.
69.59
Andy Mckinlay threads a neat ball through to Alistair Smith. Alistair Smith threads a neat ball through to Ljubisa Pergolizzi. Ljubisa Pergolizzi plays a one-two with Oberdan Montella and rushes in on goal... Ljubisa Pergolizzi muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it is shockingly off target!
73.29
Alistair Smith makes a simple pass to Ljubisa Pergolizzi. Ljubisa Pergolizzi plays a one-two with Clive Marshall and rushes in on goal... Ljubisa Pergolizzi tries a spectacular strike but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
75.16
Nicholas Beresford chips the ball to his team mate, James Tiler. James Tiler kicks a strong pass forward to Don Naysmith. Don Naysmith plays a scrappy one-two with Dagui Vrielynck and advances towards the goal... Don Naysmith tries a spectacular strike. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
77.16
Swansea City have made 2 substitutions with Mark Robson replacing Neil Davidson and Isaiah Richards replacing Dagui Vrielynck .
87.00
Nigel Greaves takes it forward alone. Nigel Greaves plays a scrappy one-two with Clive Marshall and stumbles forward towards the goal... Nigel Greaves shoots from just inside the box but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
2
2
Shots off Target
7
0
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
63%
37%
Play Area
20.5%
45.2%
34.2%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Nigel Greaves of Rochdale |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Ashley Mcleod (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Jacob Philips (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Andy Mckinlay (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Gavin Flintlock (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Anthony Laver (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Daniele Luzhny (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Alistair Smith (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Nigel Greaves (MID) |  | 9 |
| 9. | Oberdan Montella (ATT) | 8 | |
| 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. | Andy Rae (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Neil Davidson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Nicholas Beresford (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Gavin Hansen (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Omer Weaver (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Gianluca Ferazzoli (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | David Hitchcock (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Simon Goodwin (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Mark Isolini (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Don Naysmith (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Dagui Vrielynck (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Mark Robson (ATT) | 6 | |
| 13. | James Tiler (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Isaiah Richards (DEF) | 6 | |