Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Spotland where Rochdale play host to Birmingham City. A crowd of 18,171 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Rochdale and Birmingham City are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Ashley Greaves.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Rochdale and Birmingham City are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Ashley Greaves.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Rochdale kick off!
4.07
0-0Martin Carter kicks a strong pass forward to Trevor Lockley. Trevor Lockley knocks the ball forward to Oscar Ferrer. Oscar Ferrer plays a one-two with Bart Sluiter and advances towards the goal... Oscar Ferrer looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
15.38
0-0Dennis Hasselbaink barges into Alexandre Nivet. The referee brings Dennis Hasselbaink to one side and gives him a warning! Alexandre Nivet grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
20.33
Alexandre Nivet comes in with a late challenge on Martin Carter. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Martin Carter gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
21.11
1-0Terry Konchesky makes a simple pass to Oscar Ferrer. Oscar Ferrer sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
26.14
1-0Terry Konchesky flicks a high pass forward. Oscar Ferrer collects the pass. Oscar Ferrer lofts in a cross ball towards Bart Sluiter. Bart Sluiter finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Good keeping from Jody Wallwork as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
27.36
1-0Eduardo Marin takes a quick corner, playing it short to Christina Vilatte. Some silky footwork from Christina Vilatte provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward. The ball cannons off Camille Lefèvre, going wide.
32.31
1-0Madjid Le Garrec makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alexandre Nivet. Alexandre Nivet knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Martin Carter.
34.37
Carlos Redondo runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Carlos Redondo edges inside the box! Carlos Redondo makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
42.06
Trevor Lockley flicks a high ball forward to Bart Sluiter who takes it down. Bart Sluiter advances inside the box! Bart Sluiter shoots from just inside the box. Jody Wallwork gathers the ball up comfortably. He makes it look easy!
45.00
Trevor Lockley threads a neat ball through to Bart Sluiter. Bart Sluiter sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
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. Birmingham City also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Birmingham City start the second half!
47.19
1-0Without breaking stride, Eduardo Marin plays the ball forward to Oscar Ferrer. Oscar Ferrer makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Bart Sluiter but he's offside!
48.48
Camille Lefèvre chips the ball to his team mate, Micka‘l Meride. Micka‘l Meride passes the ball forward to Alexandre Nivet. Alexandre Nivet plays a one-two with Jo‘l Fischer and advances towards the goal... Alexandre Nivet tries a spectacular strike. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
53.45
Darren Scales flicks a high pass forward to Jo‘l Fischer who brings the ball under control. Jo‘l Fischer shoots from 25 yards. Billy Murphy gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice save!
54.21
Darren Scales controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jo‘l Fischer. Jo‘l Fischer knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Martin Carter.
60.55
1-1Rochdale have made a substitution with James Brown replacing Oscar Ferrer .
63.09
Carlos Redondo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Yves-A. Richert. Yves-A. Richert sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Wonderful reactions from Billy Murphy keeps it out!
69.12
Carlos Redondo advances with the ball. Carlos Redondo knocks in a cross ball towards Alexandre Nivet. Alexandre Nivet connects with a diving header. Billy Murphy gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice save!
78.41
Camille Lefèvre makes a beautiful solo run. Camille Lefèvre makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alexandre Nivet. Alexandre Nivet advances inside the box! Some good footwork from Alexandre Nivet provides some space. He shoots at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
79.44
Dennis Hasselbaink threads a neat ball through to Christina Vilatte. Christina Vilatte kicks a strong pass forward to James Brown. James Brown shoots from long range. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Great save!
84.35
Madjid Le Garrec flicks the ball to his team mate, Jo‘l Fischer. Jo‘l Fischer knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Billy Murphy who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Alexandre Nivet of Birmingham City |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Billy Murphy (GK)
8
2. Richard Summerbell (DEF)
6
3. Dennis Hasselbaink (DEF)
6
4. Martin Carter (DEF)
6
5. Eduardo Marin (MID)
6
6. Christina Vilatte (MID)
6
7. Terry Konchesky (MID)
7
8. Trevor Lockley (MID)
7
9. Bart Sluiter (ATT)
7
10. Oscar Ferrer (ATT)
9
11. Graham Wise (ATT)
6
12. George Boyd (DEF)
0
13. Luke Harley (MID)
0
14. James Brown (DEF)
6
1. Jody Wallwork (GK)
7
2. Alistair Hunt (DEF)
6
3. Samuele Pinzi (DEF)
6
4. Camille Lefèvre (DEF)
8
5. Carlos Redondo (MID)
8
6. Micka‘l Meride (MID)
7
7. Madjid Le Garrec (MID)
7
8. Darren Scales (MID)
6
9. Alexandre Nivet (ATT)
9
10. Jo‘l Fischer (ATT)
7
11. Yves-A. Richert (ATT)
6
12. Del Plowright (DEF)
0
13. Graham Boyd (MID)
0
14. Daniel Bridges (GK)
0