Match Report


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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Spotland where Rochdale play host to Barnet. A crowd of 9,603 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Rochdale and Barnet are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Ledley Galli.


0.00
Rochdale kick off!
2.25
Eddie Carlton sees Neil Stockdale in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Neil Stockdale knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
3.37
With imagination, Danny Makin plays the ball forward to Miguel Barbosa. Miguel Barbosa passes the ball forward to Neil Stockdale. Neil Stockdale rushes past Adam Moss! Neil Stockdale shoots from just inside the box. Magnificent save by Markus Birkwald!
6.06
Fredrik Marr knocks the ball to his team mate, Ashley Hapgood. Ashley Hapgood flicks a high ball forward to Neil Stockdale who takes it down. Neil Stockdale knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Adam Moss.
9.28
With some swift thinking, Eddie Carlton plays the ball forward to Alec Elliott. Alec Elliott knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
18.16
Danny Makin chips the ball to his team mate, Eddie Carlton. Eddie Carlton kicks a strong pass forward to Neil Stockdale. Neil Stockdale knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
21.04
Graham Benjamin chips the ball to his team mate, Titus Marsden. Titus Marsden passes the ball forward to Del Thompson. Del Thompson knocks in a cross ball towards Chris Brown. Chris Brown makes a deft header but it goes wide for a goal kick.
22.34
Fredrik Marr hits a low pass to Eddie Carlton. Eddie Carlton threads the ball through to Ole de Boer. Ole de Boer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
27.19
Graham Benjamin flicks a high ball forward to James Irles who takes it down. James Irles threads the ball through to Paul Barton. Paul Barton knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
32.39
Gary Fortune sees Neil Stockdale in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Neil Stockdale shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. He makes it look easy!
33.06
Darren Murrin chips the ball to his team mate, Chris Brown. Chris Brown whips in a cross ball towards Paul Barton. Paul Barton makes a deft header but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
36.08
Ashley Hapgood hits a low pass to Alec Elliott. Alec Elliott sees Ole de Boer just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Some good footwork from Ole de Boer provides some space. He shoots at goal. Markus Birkwald is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
40.37
Graham Benjamin surges forward with the ball. With imagination, Graham Benjamin plays the ball forward to Chris Brown. Chris Brown knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
44.18
Fredrik Marr comes in with a late challenge on James Irles. Fredrik Marr is warned by the referee! James Irles gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
45.00
Titus Marsden makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Chris Brown. Chris Brown tries a spectacular long range effort but it is tipped over by David Myers.
45.00
It's a corner kick. Darren Murrin loops the ball in to towards the near post. Graham Benjamin shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it flies wide!
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. Barnet also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Barnet kick off!
51.58
James Irles passes the ball forward to Del Thompson. Del Thompson finds some space and shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
53.52
Adam Moss threads a neat ball through to Omer Dodd. Omer Dodd flicks the ball to his team mate, Del Thompson. Del Thompson shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Good save!
55.47
Eddie Carlton flicks a high pass forward. Neil Stockdale holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Neil Stockdale knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
59.26
Eddie Carlton sees Ole de Boer in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ole de Boer shoots from 20 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
67.04
Del Thompson clumsily knocks into Fredrik Marr. The referee calls over Del Thompson and shows him a yellow card! Fredrik Marr hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
69.02
Miguel Barbosa chips the ball to his team mate, Alec Elliott. Alec Elliott edges inside the box! Alec Elliott cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal but it flies just off target!
71.29
Gary Fortune makes a simple pass to Alec Elliott. Alec Elliott rushes past Glynn Ripley! Alec Elliott looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
72.31
Adam Moss passes the ball forward to Omer Dodd. Omer Dodd knocks the ball to his team mate, Paul Barton. Paul Barton knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
75.48
Gary Fortune threads the ball through to Alec Elliott. Alec Elliott advances inside the box! Alec Elliott looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it flies just wide!
77.32
Rochdale have made a substitution with Kieron Lloyd replacing Graham Benjamin .Barnet appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation.
79.26
Adam Moss kicks a strong pass forward to James Irles. James Irles knocks the ball to his team mate, Paul Barton. Paul Barton lofts in a cross ball towards Del Thompson. Gavin Cutler comes in with a late challenge on Del Thompson. Del Thompson appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
83.15
Adam Moss flicks a high pass forward. Titus Marsden controls it well on his chest. Titus Marsden knocks the ball to his team mate, Chris Brown. Chris Brown whips in a cross ball towards Del Thompson. Del Thompson powers a header at goal. David Myers gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
85.31
Danny Makin knocks the ball forward to Gary Fortune. Gary Fortune flicks the ball to his team mate, Alec Elliott. Alec Elliott knocks in a cross ball towards Ole de Boer. Ole de Boer beats his man to it with a header. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
3
5
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
55.1%
44.9%
Play Area
32.6%
43.8%
23.6%

Scorers

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Ole de Boer of Barnet

Match Ratings
1.Markus Birkwald (GK)
7
2.Adam Moss (DEF)
7
3.Glynn Ripley (DEF)
6
4.Graham Benjamin (DEF)
7
5.Darren Murrin (MID)
6
6.Omer Dodd (MID)
6
7.Titus Marsden (MID)
6
8.James Irles (MID)
7
9.Del Thompson (ATT)yellow card
6
10.Chris Brown (ATT)
6
11.Paul Barton (ATT)
6
 
12.Kieron Lloyd (ATT)
6
13.Gary Clapham (DEF)
0
14.Stan Bridges (MID)
0

1.David Myers (GK)
7
2.Fredrik Marr (DEF)
6
3.Gavin Cutler (DEF)
6
4.Danny Makin (DEF)
6
5.Ashley Hapgood (MID)
6
6.Gary Fortune (MID)
6
7.Eddie Carlton (MID)
7
8.Miguel Barbosa (MID)
6
9.Neil Stockdale (ATT)
6
10.Alec Elliott (ATT)
9
11.Ole de Boer (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
10
 
12.Richard Hendry (ATT)
0
13.Lomano Burbage (GK)
0
14.Morris Mills (MID)
0