Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Spotland where Rochdale play host to Bristol Rovers. Its a sell-out today with the 10,500 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in great condition.
Rochdale are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Bristol Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Jon Goldberg.
The pitch is in great condition.
Rochdale are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Bristol Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Jon Goldberg.
0.00
0-0Rochdale kick off and get the first half underway!
2.33
0-0Showing composure, Edward Boateng laces a weighted ball forward to Mike Dryden. Mike Dryden lofts in a cross ball towards Sebastiano Artistico. Sebastiano Artistico makes a convincing header but he balloons it over the crossbar!
3.38
0-0Dennis Brand barges into Neil Ball. The referee calls over Dennis Brand and shows him a yellow card! Neil Ball hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
14.01
0-0Mike Dryden flicks the ball to his team mate, Edward Boateng. Edward Boateng knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
15.12
Lee Blake takes a short throw-in bringing Warren Mercer into play. Warren Mercer makes a simple pass to Edward Boateng. Edward Boateng makes a beautiful solo run. Edward Boateng knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Sol Kitson who gathers it comfortably.
18.56
0-0Ian Gower clumsily knocks into Nigel Moore. The referee warns Ian Gower to calm down! Nigel Moore gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
24.15
0-0Craig Keane makes a strong solo run forward. Craig Keane chips the ball to his team mate, Ernesto Galadames. Ernesto Galadames makes a beautiful pass to the feet of David Parker but he's offside!
27.46
Warren Mercer decides to run forward with the ball. With great vision, Warren Mercer plays the ball forward to Mike Dryden. Mike Dryden knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Dean Beckham.
28.15
Craig Keane catches Mike Dryden on the ankles. The referee calls over Craig Keane and shows him a yellow card! Mike Dryden 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. Bristol Rovers also appear unchanged since the first half. The Rochdale players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Bristol Rovers kick off the second half!
51.05
Ian Cooke flicks a high pass forward. Glynn Simonsen holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Glynn Simonsen tries a spectacular long range effort but it curls horrendously wide!
54.04
Craig Keane makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ian Gower. Ian Gower makes a probing pass to Craig Keane but he's offside!
57.56
0-0Craig Keane plays the ball forward to Ian Gower. Ian Gower shoots from long range. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
60.39
0-0Rochdale have made 2 substitutions with Noel Wright replacing Dean Beckham and Gary Platt replacing Ernesto Galadames .
61.41
Gary Platt knocks the ball to his team mate, Ricardo Alves. Ricardo Alves plays a quick one-two with David Parker and rushes in on goal... Ricardo Alves shoots from just inside the box but it's a lousy effort!
65.35
Lee Blake kicks a strong pass forward to Glynn Simonsen. Glynn Simonsen knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
66.46
Craig Keane chips the ball to his team mate, Ricardo Alves. Ricardo Alves knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
69.13
David Parker flicks a high pass forward. Ricardo Alves controls it well on his chest. Ricardo Alves deftly passes the ball to his team mate, David Parker but the linesman indicates offside!
71.40
Gary Platt flicks a high pass forward to Ricardo Alves who brings the ball under control. Ricardo Alves passes the ball forward but Ian Gower is offside!
72.02
Neil Ball flicks the ball to his team mate, Mike Dryden. Mike Dryden shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
81.24
Lee Blake boots it upfield. Glynn Simonsen shoots from 20 yards but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
84.01
With great vision, Edward Boateng plays the ball forward to Sebastiano Artistico. Sebastiano Artistico knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
1
0
Shots off Target
1
4
Offsides
4
0
Fouls
3
0
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
45.3%
54.7%
Play Area
31.2%
43.8%
25%
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Craig Keane of Rochdale |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Sol Kitson (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Tommaso Buriani (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Antonio Ortiz (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Dean Beckham (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Alexander Myers (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Ernesto Galadames (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Craig Keane (MID) |  | 9 |
| 8. | Ian Gower (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Ricardo Alves (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | David Parker (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Dennis Brand (ATT) | | 5 |
| 12. | Noel Wright (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Gary Platt (MID) | 7 | |
| 14. | Dave Mcgreal (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Graham Beagrie (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | John Wright-Phillips (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Lee Blake (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Warren Mercer (DEF) | 8 | |
| 5. | Nigel Moore (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Sebastiano Artistico (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Ian Cooke (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Edward Boateng (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | Neil Ball (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Mike Dryden (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Glynn Simonsen (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Gareth Harrison (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Dean Gallagher (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Carl Jeffers (ATT) | 0 | |