Match Report
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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Bescot Stadium where Walsall play host to Rochdale. A crowd of 9,160 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Walsall are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Rochdale appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Walsall are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Rochdale appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0Walsall start the match!
6.42
0-0Roberto Acosta knocks the ball forward to Tomˆs Wisgerhof. Tomˆs Wisgerhof knocks in a cross ball towards Jan Dijkstra. Jan Dijkstra powers a header at goal. Magnificent save by Oleg Thirlwell!
8.58
0-0Walsall are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Rochdale's defence.
18.06
0-0Dale Terry makes a probing pass to Tomˆs Wisgerhof. Tomˆs Wisgerhof knocks in a cross ball towards Jan Dijkstra. Jan Dijkstra connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
24.42
0-1Dale Terry controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Tomˆs Wisgerhof. Tomˆs Wisgerhof goes all the way! Tomˆs Wisgerhof takes a shot at goal. It's there!! Oleg Thirlwell has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
30.07
Matías Ezequiel Ruiz flicks the ball to his team mate, Dale Terry. Dale Terry surges forward with the ball. Dale Terry finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
36.50
Arouna Dindane makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Damien Marsden. Damien Marsden goes all the way! Damien Marsden tries a spectacular strike. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
39.26
1-1Dale Terry barges into David Wieser. Dale Terry is given a warning by the referee! David Wieser hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
44.54
Arouna Dindane catches Nicholas Newby on the ankles. The referee calls over Arouna Dindane and warns him to calm down! Nicholas Newby hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
Tomˆs Wisgerhof barges into Hannes Schöll. Tomˆs Wisgerhof is warned by the referee! Hannes Schöll stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
The second half starts with Rochdale kicking off!
51.13
1-1Dale Terry threads the ball through to Tomˆs Wisgerhof. Tomˆs Wisgerhof knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Damian Mercier.
63.31
Arouna Dindane sees space and advances. Arouna Dindane whips in a cross ball towards Sebastian Prieto. Sebastian Prieto is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but somehow Dario Flachi manages to keep it out.
73.13
Walsall are easily keeping Rochdale at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
83.36
David Wieser sees space and advances. David Wieser goes all the way! David Wieser tries a spectacular strike but it is miles over!
87.00
Roberto Acosta passes the ball forward to Jan Dijkstra. Jan Dijkstra shoots from 20 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
2
2
Shots off Target
1
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
51.8%
48.2%
Play Area
19.6%
55.4%
25%
Scorers