Match Report
| Cardiff City | Cardiff City |  |  | Rochdale | Rochdale | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Jamie Richards | J. Richards |  | 52 | G |  | 1 | | G | 40 | | Sol Bolton | S. Bolton | |||||||||
| John Jeffers | J. Jeffers | | 51 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 54 | | Tim Thirlwell | T. Thirlwell | |||||||||
| Arthur Bowyer | A. Bowyer | | 49 | D | | 3 | | D | 47 | | Edward Shearer | E. Shearer | |||||||||
| Henry Williamson | H. Williamson | | 43 | D |  | | 4 | | D | 44 | | Andy Drake | A. Drake | ||||||||
| Graham Standing | G. Standing | | 42 | D | | 5 | | M | 43 | | Jamie Clarke | J. Clarke | |||||||||
| Arthur Brand | A. Brand | | 51 | M | | 6 | | | M | 41 | | James Hughes | J. Hughes | ||||||||
| Eddie Ljungberg | E. Ljungberg | | 49 | M | | 7 | | M | 39 |  | Neil Gemmell | N. Gemmell | |||||||||
| Scott Blake | S. Blake | | 41 | M | | 8 | | M | 36 | | Bill Plowright | B. Plowright | |||||||||
| Carl Shearer | C. Shearer | | 54 | A | | 9 | | A | 44 | | Frank Forbes | F. Forbes | |||||||||
| Nwankwo Gower | N. Gower | | 45 | A | | 10 | | A | 39 | | Wes Kanu | W. Kanu | |||||||||
| Patrick Sharpe | P. Sharpe | | 41 | A | | 11 | | A | 36 | | Graeme Grantt | G. Grantt | |||||||||
| Adam Murphy | A. Murphy | | 46 | G | | 12 | | D | 41 | | Ralph Shilton | R. Shilton | |||||||||
| Paul Beresford | P. Beresford | | 42 | G | | 13 | | D | 40 | | Alexander Sherwood | A. Sherwood | |||||||||
| Danny Minto | D. Minto | | 39 | G | | 14 | | D | 37 | | James Platt | J. Platt | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Ninian Park where Cardiff City play host to Rochdale. A crowd of 2,724 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Cardiff 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 Julian May.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Cardiff 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 Julian May.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Rochdale get the match underway!
3.41
0-0With a delightful solo run, Arthur Brand stretches the opposition's defence. Arthur Brand knocks in a cross ball towards Carl Shearer. Carl Shearer directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
4.43
0-0Arthur Bowyer clumsily knocks into Wes Kanu. Arthur Bowyer is warned by the referee! Wes Kanu hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
9.19
1-0Arthur Brand sees Carl Shearer in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Carl Shearer threads a neat ball through to Patrick Sharpe. Patrick Sharpe takes a shot at goal. Sol Bolton is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
14.38
James Hughes flicks a high ball forward to Frank Forbes who takes it down. Frank Forbes shoots from outside the area but it's a woeful effort!
21.38
Arthur Brand flicks a high pass forward. Patrick Sharpe controls it well on his chest. Patrick Sharpe plays a one-two with Nwankwo Gower and rushes in on goal... Patrick Sharpe shoots from just inside the box but it is miles over!
22.40
Arthur Brand hits a low pass to Patrick Sharpe. Patrick Sharpe plays a one-two with Nwankwo Gower and advances towards the goal... Patrick Sharpe muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
27.19
1-0Jamie Clarke takes it forward alone. Jamie Clarke kicks a strong pass forward to Graeme Grantt but the referee indicates it's offside!
28.35
Bill Plowright comes in with a late challenge on Arthur Brand. The referee calls over Bill Plowright and warns him to calm down! Arthur Brand hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
33.46
1-0Neil Gemmell clumsily knocks into Arthur Brand. Neil Gemmell is shown the yellow card! Arthur Brand stretches but gets up unharmed.
34.56
James Hughes flicks a high ball forward to Frank Forbes who takes it down. Frank Forbes shoots from distance but it's well over the bar!
36.10
Neil Gemmell flicks a high pass forward. Graeme Grantt controls it well on his chest. Graeme Grantt shoots from 25 yards. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
38.00
Scott Blake flicks a high pass forward. Patrick Sharpe holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Patrick Sharpe whips in a cross ball towards Nwankwo Gower. Nwankwo Gower is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
42.22
Neil Gemmell decides to run forward with the ball. Neil Gemmell flicks a high pass forward. Graeme Grantt controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Some good footwork from Graeme Grantt provides some space. He shoots at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
44.41
1-0Eddie Ljungberg brings the ball forward. Eddie Ljungberg runs straight at the defence! Edward Shearer barges into Eddie Ljungberg. Eddie Ljungberg appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
45.00
Tim Thirlwell makes a simple pass to James Hughes. James Hughes takes it forward alone. James Hughes knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Wes Kanu is offside!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Cardiff City appear unchanged since the first half. Rochdale also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Cardiff City start the second half!
47.24
Eddie Ljungberg barges into James Hughes. The referee calls over Eddie Ljungberg and warns him to calm down! James Hughes stretches but gets up unharmed.
55.37
Arthur Bowyer flicks a high pass forward to Eddie Ljungberg who brings the ball under control. Eddie Ljungberg flicks a high pass forward. Carl Shearer holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Carl Shearer lofts in a cross ball towards Patrick Sharpe. Patrick Sharpe beats his man to it with a header. The ball takes a deflection leaving Sol Bolton with no chance!! Goal for Cardiff City!
59.40
Neil Gemmell sees space and advances. Neil Gemmell plays a one-two with Wes Kanu and rushes in on goal... Henry Williamson catches Neil Gemmell on the ankles. Neil Gemmell appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
60.34
2-0Cardiff City appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-4-2 formation. Rochdale have made a substitution with James Platt replacing Graeme Grantt .
61.40
Carl Shearer sees space and advances. Carl Shearer plays a scrappy one-two with Nwankwo Gower and stumbles forward towards the goal... Carl Shearer comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it's well over the bar!
69.53
Tim Thirlwell flicks a high ball forward to Neil Gemmell who takes it down. Neil Gemmell makes a probing pass to Wes Kanu. Wes Kanu shoots from long range but it's a woeful effort!
75.14
2-0Scott Blake knocks the ball forward to Patrick Sharpe. Patrick Sharpe knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
77.35
Cardiff City have made 2 substitutions with Adam Murphy replacing Henry Williamson and Danny Minto replacing Patrick Sharpe .
78.45
With some swift thinking, James Hughes plays the ball forward to James Platt. James Platt finds some space and shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
79.05
Edward Shearer flicks a high pass forward. James Hughes controls it well on his chest. James Hughes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Frank Forbes. Frank Forbes finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies just wide!
84.24
Tim Thirlwell threads a neat ball through to Neil Gemmell. Neil Gemmell kicks a strong pass forward to James Platt. James Platt finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
89.23
Scott Blake sees Danny Minto in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Danny Minto advances inside the box! Danny Minto takes a shot at goal but it slams into the crowd!
90.00
Eddie Ljungberg plays the ball forward to Nwankwo Gower. Nwankwo Gower rushes past Andy Drake! Some good footwork from Nwankwo Gower provides some space. He shoots at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Patrick Sharpe 9, 55 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Jamie Richards (GK)
6
2. John Jeffers (DEF)
6
3. Arthur Bowyer (DEF)
6
4. Henry Williamson (DEF)
6
5. Graham Standing (DEF)
6
6. Arthur Brand (MID)
7
7. Eddie Ljungberg (MID)
7
8. Scott Blake (MID)
6
9. Carl Shearer (ATT)
8
10. Nwankwo Gower (ATT)
6
11. Patrick Sharpe (ATT)
9
12. Adam Murphy (GK)
6
13. Paul Beresford (GK)
0
14. Danny Minto (GK)
6
1. Sol Bolton (GK)
6
2. Tim Thirlwell (DEF)
6
3. Edward Shearer (DEF)
6
4. Andy Drake (DEF)
6
5. Jamie Clarke (MID)
6
6. James Hughes (MID)
7
7. Neil Gemmell (MID)
7
8. Bill Plowright (MID)
5
9. Frank Forbes (ATT)
6
10. Wes Kanu (ATT)
6
11. Graeme Grantt (ATT)
6
12. Ralph Shilton (DEF)
0
13. Alexander Sherwood (DEF)
0
14. James Platt (DEF)
6