Match Report
| Exeter City | Exeter City |  |  | Rochdale | Rochdale | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Abraham Bueno | A. Bueno |  | 71 | G |  | 1 | | G | 69 |  | Markus Birkwald | M. Birkwald | |||||||||
| Maryn Marsiglia | M. Marsiglia |  | 72 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 60 |  | Adam Moss | A. Moss | |||||||||
| Vitor Sousa | V. Sousa |  | 72 | D | | 3 | | D | 57 | | Glynn Ripley | G. Ripley | |||||||||
| Miguel Sanchez | M. Sanchez |  | 70 | D | | 4 | | D | 54 | | Graham Benjamin | G. Benjamin | |||||||||
| Alistair Westwood | A. Westwood | | 66 | D | | 5 | | M | 63 | | Darren Murrin | D. Murrin | |||||||||
| Danny Morris | D. Morris | | 75 | M |  | | 6 | | M | 63 | | Omer Dodd | O. Dodd | ||||||||
| Maxence Boniface | M. Boniface | | 72 | M | | 7 | | | M | 59 | | Titus Marsden | T. Marsden | ||||||||
| Mark Riggott | M. Riggott | | 67 | M | | 8 | | M | 50 | | James Irles | J. Irles | |||||||||
| Marcos Redondo | M. Redondo | | 73 | A | | 9 | | A | 72 | | Del Thompson | D. Thompson | |||||||||
| Fabrice Haise | F. Haise | | 71 | A | | 10 | | A | 69 | | Chris Brown | C. Brown | |||||||||
| Eoin Christie | E. Christie | | 68 | A | | 11 | | A | 65 | | Paul Barton | P. Barton | |||||||||
| Wes George | W. George | | 67 | G | | 12 | | A | 55 | | Kieron Lloyd | K. Lloyd | |||||||||
| Phil Cottee | P. Cottee | | 67 | G | | 13 | | D | 49 | | Gary Clapham | G. Clapham | |||||||||
| Dennis Gilchrist | D. Gilchrist | | 67 | A | | 14 | | M | 49 | | Stan Bridges | S. Bridges | |||||||||
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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at St James Park where Exeter City play host to Rochdale. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Exeter City are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Rochdale appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Jon Vassell.
The pitch is in good condition.
Exeter City are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Rochdale appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Jon Vassell.
0.00
0-0Exeter City kick off the first half!
6.57
1-0Danny Morris runs straight at the opposition's defence. Danny Morris whips in a cross ball towards Eoin Christie. Eoin Christie jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. It's there!! Markus Birkwald has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
9.58
1-0Adam Moss knocks the ball to his team mate, Titus Marsden. Titus Marsden hits a low pass to Del Thompson. Del Thompson knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Vitor Sousa.
14.23
1-0Glynn Ripley kicks a strong pass forward to Omer Dodd. Omer Dodd flicks a high pass forward to Paul Barton who brings the ball under control. Paul Barton knocks in a cross ball towards Chris Brown. Chris Brown makes a looping header on goal but Abraham Bueno reads it well. Good save!
18.19
Omer Dodd passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Chris Brown. Chris Brown whips in a cross ball towards Paul Barton. Paul Barton rises majestically and gets a header on goal. It's there!! Abraham Bueno has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
21.49
1-1Omer Dodd threads a neat ball through to Paul Barton. Paul Barton whips in a cross ball towards Chris Brown. Chris Brown directs the ball goalwards with his head but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
27.35
Alistair Westwood flicks a high pass forward. Maxence Boniface controls it well on his chest. Maxence Boniface threads a neat ball through to Eoin Christie. Eoin Christie whips in a cross ball towards Marcos Redondo. Marcos Redondo outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Markus Birkwald didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
32.56
Titus Marsden flicks a high pass forward. Paul Barton holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Paul Barton knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
33.31
1-1Maxence Boniface barges into Titus Marsden. The referee warns Maxence Boniface to calm down! Titus Marsden hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
34.56
James Irles chips the ball to his team mate, Del Thompson. Del Thompson lofts in a cross ball towards Paul Barton. Paul Barton is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Magnificent save by Abraham Bueno!
40.56
Adam Moss sees Omer Dodd in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Omer Dodd sees Chris Brown in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Chris Brown controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
44.05
1-1There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
45.00
Adam Moss deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Titus Marsden. Titus Marsden flicks a high pass forward. Chris Brown holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Chris Brown shoots from 20 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Exeter City appear unchanged since the first half. Rochdale also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Rochdale kick off and get the second half underway!
47.59
Maxence Boniface threads the ball through to Fabrice Haise. Fabrice Haise lofts in a cross ball towards Eoin Christie. Eoin Christie heads the ball goalwards which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
51.34
Titus Marsden makes a simple pass to Chris Brown. Chris Brown whips in a cross ball towards Del Thompson. Del Thompson is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
53.40
Adam Moss knocks the ball forward to Omer Dodd. Omer Dodd flicks a high pass forward to Del Thompson who brings the ball under control. Del Thompson knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Abraham Bueno who gathers it comfortably.
54.23
Titus Marsden controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Paul Barton. Paul Barton knocks in a cross ball towards Chris Brown. Chris Brown outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but he balloons it over the crossbar!
55.45
Miguel Sanchez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Maxence Boniface. Maxence Boniface flicks a high pass forward. Fabrice Haise holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Fabrice Haise lofts in a cross ball towards Marcos Redondo. Marcos Redondo rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it rises well off target!
59.21
Darren Murrin advances with the ball. Darren Murrin lofts in a cross ball towards Paul Barton. Paul Barton heads the ball goalwards but Abraham Bueno reads it well. Superb keeping!
60.33
Omer Dodd flicks a high pass forward. Del Thompson collects the pass. Del Thompson shoots from outside the area but it flies just wide!
61.21
Omer Dodd passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Paul Barton. Paul Barton finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Excellent keeping!
66.15
Omer Dodd threads a neat ball through to Chris Brown. Chris Brown controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies well off target!
71.22
Adam Moss hits a low pass to Omer Dodd. Omer Dodd makes a simple pass to Chris Brown. Chris Brown knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Abraham Bueno who gathers it comfortably.
73.42
2-1Miguel Sanchez clumsily knocks into Del Thompson. Miguel Sanchez is given a warning by the referee! Del Thompson carries on, but is struggling a bit.
75.31
Danny Morris knocks the ball forward to Eoin Christie. Eoin Christie knocks in a cross ball towards Fabrice Haise. Fabrice Haise jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The keeper, Markus Birkwald, sees it late!! Goal for Exeter City!
77.31
3-1Rochdale have made a substitution with Kieron Lloyd replacing Graham Benjamin .
78.09
Vitor Sousa plays the ball forward to Mark Riggott. Mark Riggott kicks a strong pass forward to Fabrice Haise. Fabrice Haise lofts in a cross ball towards Eoin Christie. Eoin Christie makes a deft header. Magnificent save by Markus Birkwald!
79.07
Danny Morris makes a simple pass to Marcos Redondo. Marcos Redondo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
81.22
Titus Marsden changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Titus Marsden knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
84.37
Glynn Ripley knocks the ball forward to Omer Dodd. Omer Dodd runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Omer Dodd whips in a cross ball towards Chris Brown. Chris Brown knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it flies just off target!
87.42
James Irles makes a beautiful solo run. James Irles knocks in a cross ball towards Chris Brown. Chris Brown powers a header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
90.00
Maxence Boniface clumsily knocks into Titus Marsden. Maxence Boniface is given another warning by the referee! Titus Marsden grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
5
5
Shots off Target
1
9
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
3
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
32.5%
67.5%
Play Area
32.5%
43.4%
24.1%
Scorers
| Eoin Christie 7, 48 Fabrice Haise 75 | Paul Barton 18 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Eoin Christie of Exeter City |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Abraham Bueno (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Maryn Marsiglia (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Vitor Sousa (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Miguel Sanchez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Alistair Westwood (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Danny Morris (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Maxence Boniface (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Mark Riggott (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Marcos Redondo (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Fabrice Haise (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 11. | Eoin Christie (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Wes George (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Phil Cottee (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Dennis Gilchrist (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Markus Birkwald (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Adam Moss (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Glynn Ripley (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Graham Benjamin (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Darren Murrin (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Omer Dodd (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Titus Marsden (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | James Irles (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Del Thompson (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Chris Brown (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Paul Barton (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Kieron Lloyd (ATT) | 6 | |
| 13. | Gary Clapham (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Stan Bridges (MID) | 0 | |