Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
The air is cold and hail stones bounce off the ground here at Spotland where Rochdale play host to Stoke City. Its a sell-out today with the 10,500 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Rochdale and Stoke City are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Carl Salako.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Rochdale and Stoke City are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Carl Salako.
0.00
0-0Stoke City kick off and get the match underway!
2.42
0-0Nicholas Gascoigne flicks a high pass forward. Stefano Ricchiuti holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Stefano Ricchiuti threads the ball through to Jeroen Dijkhuizen. Jeroen Dijkhuizen shoots from long range. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
3.19
1-0Alistair Smith threads the ball through to Davide Di Biagio. Davide Di Biagio knocks in a cross ball towards Clive Marshall. Clive Marshall makes a looping header on goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
14.14
1-0Stefano Ricchiuti threads a neat ball through to Ledley Ince. Ledley Ince knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Jermaine Richards is offside!
16.28
Nicholas Gascoigne makes a probing pass to Scott Liddell. Scott Liddell passes the ball forward but Stefano Ricchiuti is offside!
18.13
1-0Maryn Pedemas makes a probing pass to Scott Liddell. Scott Liddell shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Fabulous stop!
22.44
Stefano Ricchiuti controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ledley Ince. Ledley Ince shoots from 25 yards. It curls slightly but Stuart Gordon manages to gather it comfortably.
24.53
Anthony Blake knocks the ball to his team mate, Clive Marshall. Clive Marshall shoots from distance but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
26.12
Georg Thalhammer chips the ball to his team mate, Daniele Luzhny. Daniele Luzhny sees Robert Milligan in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Robert Milligan knocks in a cross ball towards Clive Marshall. Clive Marshall makes a convincing header. The keeper is on top of it. Nice save!
30.07
Anthony Blake makes a probing pass to Ferdi Willems. Ferdi Willems whips in a cross ball towards Robert Milligan. Robert Milligan finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
40.57
With vision, Alistair Smith laces a through ball forward to Clive Marshall. Clive Marshall shoots from 25 yards. The ball takes a deflection leaving Paulo Martins with no chance!! Goal for Rochdale!
44.12
Daniele Luzhny sees Anthony Blake in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Anthony Blake shoots from 20 yards but it whistles just wide of the post!
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. Stoke City also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with Rochdale kicking off!
47.32
Georg Thalhammer threads a neat ball through to Alistair Smith. Alistair Smith takes it forward alone. Alistair Smith whips in a cross ball towards Ferdi Willems. Ferdi Willems directs the ball goalwards with his head but it flies well off target!
48.15
Georg Thalhammer makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ferdi Willems. Ferdi Willems lofts in a cross ball towards Clive Marshall. Clive Marshall flicks the ball with his head. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
49.32
Richard Hughes knocks the ball forward to Alistair Smith. With some swift thinking, Alistair Smith plays the ball forward to Clive Marshall. Clive Marshall makes a simple pass, allowing Robert Milligan to run into the box. Robert Milligan muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it flies well off target!
53.47
Paul Scales makes a probing pass to Scott Liddell. Scott Liddell threads the ball through into the box. Ledley Ince shows great control and tries a shot on goal but is denied by Stuart Gordon. Excellent save.
57.22
Alistair Smith chips the ball to his team mate, Clive Marshall. Clive Marshall lofts in a cross ball towards Davide Di Biagio. Davide Di Biagio connects with a diving header but it is tipped over by Paulo Martins.
58.12
3-0Corner kick to Rochdale. Daniele Luzhny plays it to the near post. Jermaine Richards reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
60.34
3-0Rochdale have made a substitution with Dennis Seric replacing Ferdi Willems .
61.39
Miguel Pinheiro flicks the ball to his team mate, Davide Di Biagio. Davide Di Biagio flicks a high pass forward to Dennis Seric who brings the ball under control. Dennis Seric lofts in a cross ball towards Robert Milligan. Robert Milligan fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. Paulo Martins didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
63.34
3-0Richard Hughes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Davide Di Biagio. Davide Di Biagio controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Robert Milligan. Robert Milligan knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Nicholas Gascoigne.
71.56
Nicholas Gascoigne knocks the ball to his team mate, Scott Liddell. Scott Liddell makes a great pass forward. Maryn Pedemas runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
73.11
Howard Knighton hits a low pass to Jeroen Dijkhuizen. Jeroen Dijkhuizen flicks a high pass forward. Ledley Ince collects the pass. Ledley Ince plays a scrappy one-two with Jeroen Dijkhuizen and advances towards the goal... Ledley Ince tries a spectacular strike but it whistles just wide of the post!
75.42
Davide Di Biagio chips the ball to his team mate, Dennis Seric. Dennis Seric lofts in a cross ball towards Robert Milligan. Robert Milligan makes a looping header on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
77.43
Rochdale have made a substitution with Joe Summerbell replacing Miguel Pinheiro .
78.51
Jeroen Dijkhuizen deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Scott Liddell. Scott Liddell whips in a cross ball towards Ledley Ince. Ledley Ince gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Solid save from Stuart Gordon.
79.30
Ledley Ince knocks the ball to his team mate, Paul Scales. Paul Scales knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
84.34
Clive Marshall chips the ball to his team mate, Dennis Seric. Dennis Seric makes a great pass forward. Clive Marshall runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
87.26
Daniele Luzhny sees Alistair Smith in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alistair Smith makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dennis Seric. Dennis Seric knocks in a cross ball towards Robert Milligan. Robert Milligan knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Paulo Martins manages to gather it.
90.00
3-0Maryn Pedemas knocks the ball to his team mate, Ledley Ince. Ledley Ince lofts in a cross ball towards Scott Liddell. Scott Liddell directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but Richard Hughes blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Clive Marshall 3, 41 Robert Milligan 30 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Stuart Gordon (GK)
7
2. Richard Hughes (DEF)
6
3. Miguel Pinheiro (DEF)
6
4. Georg Thalhammer (DEF)
7
5. Daniele Luzhny (MID)
6
6. Alistair Smith (MID)
8
7. Davide Di Biagio (MID)
7
8. Anthony Blake (MID)
6
9. Clive Marshall (ATT)
9
10. Robert Milligan (ATT)
8
11. Ferdi Willems (ATT)
7
12. Joe Summerbell (DEF)
6
13. Abel Eduardo Costa (DEF)
0
14. Dennis Seric (ATT)
6
1. Paulo Martins (GK)
7
2. Nicholas Gascoigne (DEF)
6
3. Howard Knighton (DEF)
6
4. Kader Zeroual (DEF)
6
5. Paul Scales (MID)
6
6. Maryn Pedemas (MID)
7
7. Jeroen Dijkhuizen (MID)
6
8. Stefano Ricchiuti (MID)
6
9. Scott Liddell (ATT)
6
10. Jermaine Richards (ATT)
6
11. Ledley Ince (ATT)
7
12. Oleg Power (DEF)
0
13. Nicholas Froggatt (MID)
0
14. Thierry Byrne (ATT)
0