Match Report
| Rochdale | Rochdale |  |  | Leeds United | Leeds United | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Markus Birkwald | M. Birkwald |  | 69 | G |  | 1 | | G | 59 |  | Emile Williams | E. Williams | |||||||||
| Adam Moss | A. Moss | | 60 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 59 | | Michael Summerbell | M. Summerbell | |||||||||
| Glynn Ripley | G. Ripley | | 57 | D | | 3 | | D | 55 | | Jonathan Mann | J. Mann | |||||||||
| Graham Benjamin | G. Benjamin | | 54 | D | | 4 | | D | 53 | | Alfred Lawrence | A. Lawrence | |||||||||
| Darren Murrin | D. Murrin | | 63 | M | | 5 | | D | 51 | | Alistair Brighton | A. Brighton | |||||||||
| Omer Dodd | O. Dodd | | 63 | M | | 6 | |  | M | 67 | | Simon Simonsen | S. Simonsen | ||||||||
| Titus Marsden | T. Marsden | | 59 | M | | | 7 | | M | 65 |  | Darl Monteiro | D. Monteiro | ||||||||
| James Irles | J. Irles |  | 50 | M | | 8 | | M | 58 | | Neil Weaver | N. Weaver | |||||||||
| Del Thompson | D. Thompson | | 72 | A | | 9 | | A | 70 | | Morris Parker | M. Parker | |||||||||
| Chris Brown | C. Brown | | 69 | A | | 10 | | A | 59 | | Danny Stuart | D. Stuart | |||||||||
| Paul Barton | P. Barton | | 65 | A | | 11 | | A | 59 | | Peter Makin | P. Makin | |||||||||
| Kieron Lloyd | K. Lloyd | | 55 | A | | 12 | | M | 55 | | Steve Le Tissier | S. Le Tissier | |||||||||
| Gary Clapham | G. Clapham | | 49 | D | | 13 | | D | 51 | | Terry Davies | T. Davies | |||||||||
| Stan Bridges | S. Bridges | | 49 | M | | 14 | | A | 49 | | Glynn Ferdinand | G. Ferdinand | |||||||||
 today's match is sponsored by AGI |
Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Spotland where Rochdale play host to Leeds United. A crowd of 9,066 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Rochdale are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Leeds United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Alan Lawrence.
The pitch is in good condition.
Rochdale are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Leeds United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Alan Lawrence.
0.00
0-0Rochdale kick off and get the first half underway!
3.11
0-0Alfred Lawrence makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Simon Simonsen. Simon Simonsen changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Simon Simonsen whips in a cross ball towards Morris Parker. Morris Parker gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. He makes it look easy!
8.39
0-0Neil Weaver threads a neat ball through to Morris Parker. Morris Parker finds some space and shoots from distance but it rises well off target!
9.40
0-0James Irles hits a low pass to Chris Brown. Chris Brown knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Michael Summerbell.
10.33
With a delightful solo run, Titus Marsden stretches the opposition's defence. Titus Marsden knocks in a cross ball towards Del Thompson. Del Thompson jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
12.46
With vision, Glynn Ripley laces a weighted ball forward to Darren Murrin. Darren Murrin knocks the ball to his team mate, Paul Barton. Paul Barton knocks in a cross ball towards Del Thompson. Del Thompson jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it misses the target by a large margin!
18.40
Neil Weaver flicks a high ball forward to Danny Stuart who takes it down. Danny Stuart whips in a cross ball towards Morris Parker. Morris Parker outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but somehow Markus Birkwald manages to keep it out.
20.38
Simon Simonsen flicks a high pass forward. Morris Parker holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Morris Parker shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
21.21
Simon Simonsen flicks a high pass forward. Morris Parker controls it well on his chest. Morris Parker lofts in a cross ball towards Danny Stuart. Danny Stuart is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
22.29
0-0Neil Weaver catches Darren Murrin on the ankles. The referee calls over Neil Weaver and warns him to calm down! Darren Murrin hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
24.04
Glynn Ripley comes in with a late challenge on Darl Monteiro. Glynn Ripley is warned by the referee! Darl Monteiro hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
26.56
Jonathan Mann makes a simple pass to Darl Monteiro. Darl Monteiro decides to run forward with the ball. Darl Monteiro knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Markus Birkwald who gathers it comfortably.
27.42
Darl Monteiro threads a neat ball through to Danny Stuart. Danny Stuart finds some space and shoots from distance but it's drastically wayward!
28.04
Simon Simonsen flicks a high pass forward. Peter Makin controls it well on his chest. Peter Makin shoots from outside the area but it flies just off target!
30.19
James Irles clumsily knocks into Jonathan Mann. The referee warns James Irles to calm down! Jonathan Mann hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
32.14
Adam Moss controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, James Irles. James Irles surges forward with the ball. James Irles knocks in a cross ball towards Chris Brown. Chris Brown makes a convincing header but Emile Williams is on top of it.
33.13
Paul Barton hacks Alfred Lawrence from behind! The referee brings Paul Barton to one side and gives him a warning! Alfred Lawrence runs off the knock.
34.58
Simon Simonsen flicks the ball to his team mate, Peter Makin. Peter Makin runs straight at the defence! Peter Makin side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
36.07
Simon Simonsen makes an attacking run forward. Simon Simonsen finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies wide!
42.16
Darl Monteiro flicks a high ball forward to Morris Parker who takes it down. Morris Parker lofts in a cross ball towards Danny Stuart. Danny Stuart jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Good keeping!
44.46
Jonathan Mann clumsily knocks into Paul Barton. Jonathan Mann is given a warning by the referee! Paul Barton stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Rochdale appear unchanged since the first half. Leeds United also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Leeds United kick off!
48.13
Adam Moss deftly passes the ball to his team mate, James Irles. James Irles passes the ball forward to Del Thompson. Del Thompson edges inside the box! Del Thompson tries a spectacular strike but it is tipped over by Emile Williams.
49.46
0-0Corner kick to Rochdale. Titus Marsden plays it short to Chris Brown. Chris Brown heads the ball, flicking it across the into the box. Simon Simonsen reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
54.58
0-0Alfred Lawrence comes in with a late challenge on Paul Barton. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Paul Barton stretches but gets up unharmed.
57.03
1-0Titus Marsden threads a neat ball through to Chris Brown. Chris Brown knocks in a cross ball towards Del Thompson. Del Thompson finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
60.45
Glynn Ripley makes a simple pass to Omer Dodd. Omer Dodd flicks the ball to his team mate, Del Thompson. Del Thompson knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jonathan Mann.
61.21
Simon Simonsen hits a low pass to Peter Makin. Peter Makin whips in a cross ball towards Morris Parker. Morris Parker makes a looping header on goal but Markus Birkwald is on top of it.
65.17
Glynn Ripley deftly passes the ball to his team mate, James Irles. James Irles takes it forward alone. James Irles knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
67.32
Alfred Lawrence flicks a high pass forward. Darl Monteiro collects the pass. Darl Monteiro flicks a high ball forward to Danny Stuart who gracefully takes it down. Danny Stuart lofts in a cross ball towards Morris Parker. Morris Parker outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
73.25
Glynn Ripley barges into Peter Makin. The referee calls over Glynn Ripley and shows him a yellow card! Peter Makin hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
75.50
Omer Dodd knocks the ball forward to Chris Brown. Chris Brown knocks in a cross ball towards Del Thompson. Del Thompson is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
77.55
1-0Rochdale have made 2 substitutions with Kieron Lloyd replacing Graham Benjamin and Gary Clapham replacing Titus Marsden .
81.07
Omer Dodd makes a probing pass to Del Thompson. Del Thompson shoots from outside the area but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
83.40
Darl Monteiro deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Peter Makin. Peter Makin lofts in a cross ball towards Danny Stuart. Danny Stuart rises majestically and gets a header on goal. It's miles wide!
84.45
Darl Monteiro takes a quick throw-in. Simon Simonsen kicks a strong pass forward to Peter Makin. Peter Makin shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
89.31
Adam Moss flicks a high pass forward. James Irles controls it well on his chest. James Irles makes a probing pass to Del Thompson. Del Thompson lofts in a cross ball towards Chris Brown. Chris Brown connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
4
4
Shots off Target
4
10
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
4
3
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
51.1%
48.9%
Play Area
29.3%
44.6%
26.1%
Scorers
| Del Thompson 57 Chris Brown 89 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Del Thompson of Rochdale |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Markus Birkwald (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Adam Moss (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Glynn Ripley (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 4. | Graham Benjamin (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Darren Murrin (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Omer Dodd (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Titus Marsden (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | James Irles (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Del Thompson (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 10. | Chris Brown (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Paul Barton (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Kieron Lloyd (ATT) | 6 | |
| 13. | Gary Clapham (DEF) | 6 | |
| 14. | Stan Bridges (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Emile Williams (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Michael Summerbell (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Jonathan Mann (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Alfred Lawrence (DEF) | | 5 |
| 5. | Alistair Brighton (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Simon Simonsen (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Darl Monteiro (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Neil Weaver (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Morris Parker (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Danny Stuart (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Peter Makin (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Steve Le Tissier (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Terry Davies (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Glynn Ferdinand (ATT) | 0 | |