Match Report


RochdaleRochdale     Stoke CityStoke City
Martyn ChapeMartyn Chape Nicholas Broad Nicholas Broad
Sol KitsonS. Kitson47
G
1
G
55Andres CamachoA. Camacho
Tommaso BurianiT. Buriani61
D
captain2
D
45Brian WallworkB. Wallwork
Antonio OrtizA. Ortiz52
D
3captain
D
47Steve MurphyS. Murphy
Samuel SoaresS. Soares44
D
4
D
51Mick ShiltonM. Shilton
Alexander MyersA. Myers47
D
5
M
50Ivan MersonI. Merson
Craig KeaneC. Keane54
M
6
M
44Brian HulmeB. Hulme
Marvin FletcherM. Fletcher44
M
7
M
50Ben PlowrightB. Plowright
Ian GowerI. Gower43
A
8
M
49Ivan GalliI. Galli
Ricardo AlvesR. Alves56
M
9
A
42Robbie GilchristR. Gilchrist
Alun JacobsA. Jacobs42
A
10
A
51Eusebio GrittiE. Gritti
Dennis BrandD. Brand53
A
11
A
44Seth LampardS. Lampard
 
Ernesto GaladamesE. Galadames50
M
12
D
40Sylvain MarrS. Marr
David ParkerD. Parker41
A
13
M
39James KahnJ. Kahn
Gary PlattG. Platt39
M
14
A
36Seth BanksS. Banks

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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Spotland where Rochdale play host to Stoke City. Its a sell-out today with the 10,500 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Rochdale are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Stoke City appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Nigel Moffat.


0.00
Stoke City kick off!
8.30
Tommaso Buriani makes a beautiful solo run. Tommaso Buriani threads the ball through to Craig Keane. Craig Keane plays a scrappy one-two with Ian Gower and stumbles forward towards the goal... Craig Keane cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
12.22
Brian Hulme threads a neat ball through to Robbie Gilchrist. Robbie Gilchrist threads the ball through to Eusebio Gritti but he's offside!
14.59
With vision, Ben Plowright plays the ball forward to Robbie Gilchrist. Robbie Gilchrist knocks in a cross ball towards Seth Lampard. Seth Lampard rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it's a lousy effort!
22.49
Marvin Fletcher brings the ball forward. Marvin Fletcher flicks a high pass forward to Alun Jacobs who brings the ball under control. Alun Jacobs shoots from 20 yards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
24.21
Ivan Galli flicks a high pass forward. Eusebio Gritti collects the pass. Eusebio Gritti shoots from outside the area but it's a woeful effort!
33.44
Antonio Ortiz knocks the ball to his team mate, Marvin Fletcher. Marvin Fletcher cuts inside the box! Marvin Fletcher comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it misses the target by a large margin!
34.01
Brian Wallwork brings the ball forward. Brian Wallwork makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Brian Hulme. Brian Hulme makes a probing pass to Seth Lampard but he's offside!
39.35
Marvin Fletcher knocks the ball to his team mate, Dennis Brand. Dennis Brand whips in a cross ball towards Craig Keane. Craig Keane powers a header at goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous stop!
40.30
Ben Plowright kicks a strong pass forward to Eusebio Gritti. Eusebio Gritti rushes past Samuel Soares! Eusebio Gritti shoots from just inside the box but is denied by Sol Kitson. Excellent save.
42.39
Ben Plowright flicks a high pass forward to Brian Hulme who brings the ball under control. Brian Hulme shoots from outside the area. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Quality keeping!
45.00
Brian Wallwork advances with the ball. Brian Wallwork plays a one-two with Robbie Gilchrist and advances towards the goal... Brian Wallwork tries a spectacular strike but it is shockingly off target!
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. Stoke City also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Rochdale kick off!
53.02
Brian Wallwork threads the ball through to Ben Plowright. Ben Plowright makes a simple pass to Eusebio Gritti. Eusebio Gritti lofts in a cross ball towards Brian Hulme. Brian Hulme connects with a diving header but slams it into the crowd!
54.42
Mick Shilton knocks the ball forward to Brian Hulme. Brian Hulme flicks a high pass forward. Eusebio Gritti collects the pass. Eusebio Gritti knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Samuel Soares.
59.54
Marvin Fletcher threads a neat ball through to Ricardo Alves. Ricardo Alves knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Andres Camacho who gathers it comfortably.
60.03
Rochdale have made a substitution with David Parker replacing Ian Gower .
63.45
Ivan Merson advances with the ball. Ivan Merson shoots from distance but it's a woeful effort!
65.58
Ben Plowright flicks a high pass forward to Robbie Gilchrist who brings the ball under control. Robbie Gilchrist finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous stop!
66.26
Marvin Fletcher passes the ball forward to Alun Jacobs. Alun Jacobs edges inside the box! Alun Jacobs shows great control and tries a shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
67.15
Marvin Fletcher kicks a strong pass forward to Alun Jacobs. Alun Jacobs shoots from 25 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
69.44
Brian Wallwork picks a pass forward to Eusebio Gritti. Eusebio Gritti knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Samuel Soares.
71.16
Ivan Merson catches Dennis Brand on the ankles. The referee brings Ivan Merson to one side and gives him a warning! Dennis Brand hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
75.47
Samuel Soares hacks Robbie Gilchrist from behind! The referee brings Samuel Soares to one side and gives him a warning! Robbie Gilchrist runs off the knock.
79.52
Seth Lampard flicks the ball to his team mate, Robbie Gilchrist. Robbie Gilchrist plays a scrappy one-two with Eusebio Gritti and stumbles forward towards the goal... Robbie Gilchrist comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Rochdale

Stoke City
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
2
3
Shots off Target
4
6
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
36.4%
63.6%
Play Area
32.5%
49.4%
18.2%

Scorers
Craig Keane 8

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Craig Keane of Rochdale

Match Ratings
1.Sol Kitson (GK)
7
2.Tommaso Buriani (DEF)
6
3.Antonio Ortiz (DEF)
6
4.Samuel Soares (DEF)
6
5.Alexander Myers (DEF)
6
6.Craig Keane (MID)goal scored
9
7.Marvin Fletcher (MID)
8
8.Ian Gower (ATT)
6
9.Ricardo Alves (MID)
6
10.Alun Jacobs (ATT)
6
11.Dennis Brand (ATT)
6
 
12.Ernesto Galadames (MID)
0
13.David Parker (ATT)
6
14.Gary Platt (MID)
0

1.Andres Camacho (GK)
6
2.Brian Wallwork (DEF)
8
3.Steve Murphy (DEF)
7
4.Mick Shilton (DEF)
6
5.Ivan Merson (MID)
6
6.Brian Hulme (MID)
6
7.Ben Plowright (MID)
7
8.Ivan Galli (MID)
6
9.Robbie Gilchrist (ATT)
6
10.Eusebio Gritti (ATT)
7
11.Seth Lampard (ATT)
6
 
12.Sylvain Marr (DEF)
0
13.James Kahn (MID)
0
14.Seth Banks (ATT)
0