Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Spotland where Rochdale play host to Northampton Town. A crowd of 9,660 fill this 10,500 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Rochdale are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Northampton Town appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Dean McManaman.
The pitch is in good condition.
Rochdale are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Northampton Town appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Dean McManaman.
0.00
0-0Northampton Town start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.34
0-0Davide Di Biagio sees Ferdi Willems in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ferdi Willems knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
3.05
0-0Eoin Grondin flicks a high pass forward. Edward Lineker collects the pass. Edward Lineker sees space and advances. Edward Lineker whips in a cross ball towards Maurice Nelson. Maurice Nelson heads the ball goalwards. Stuart Gordon didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
4.20
0-0Alistair Smith plays the ball forward to Robert Milligan. Robert Milligan sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
8.46
0-0Jacob Philips hacks Dean Le Tissier from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Dean Le Tissier hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
9.38
Daniele Luzhny knocks the ball forward to Ferdi Willems. Ferdi Willems knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gavin Rae.
15.50
Alistair Smith flicks a high ball forward to Dennis Seric who takes it down. Dennis Seric lofts in a cross ball towards Daniele Luzhny. Daniele Luzhny flicks the ball with his head but it is shockingly off target!
18.55
Gavin Rae flicks a high pass forward. Dean Le Tissier collects the pass. Dean Le Tissier knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Stuart Gordon who gathers it comfortably.
20.56
0-1Dean Le Tissier makes a simple pass to Leon Marsden. Leon Marsden knocks in a cross ball towards Maurice Nelson. Maurice Nelson makes a convincing header. Stuart Gordon is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
24.32
Davide Di Biagio takes it forward alone. Davide Di Biagio tries a spectacular long range effort. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
27.04
Georg Thalhammer darts forward. Georg Thalhammer kicks a strong pass forward to Ferdi Willems. Seeing a gap ahead, Ferdi Willems plays the ball forward to Robert Milligan who has made a great run into the box. Robert Milligan takes a shot at goal. Norman Simonsen is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
34.04
Edward Lineker brings the ball forward. Edward Lineker whips in a cross ball towards Pedro Oliveira. Pedro Oliveira is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Stuart Gordon manages to gather it comfortably.
38.20
Georg Thalhammer knocks the ball to his team mate, Alistair Smith. Alistair Smith sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
39.18
Georg Thalhammer flicks a high pass forward. Davide Di Biagio collects the pass. Davide Di Biagio flicks a high pass forward to Dennis Seric who brings the ball under control. Dennis Seric knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Eoin Grondin.
42.31
1-1Daniele Luzhny hits a low pass to Robert Milligan. Robert Milligan knocks in a cross ball towards Daniele Luzhny. Daniele Luzhny makes a convincing header but is denied by Warren Merson. Excellent block.
44.41
Alistair Smith plays the ball forward to Dennis Seric. Dennis Seric shoots from outside the area but slams it into the crowd!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Rochdale appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation. Northampton Town have changed their lineup with Daan Ricci replacing Tiago Viana, Raimond Van Der Leegte replacing Edward Lineker and Enrico Benussi replacing Maurice Nelson. Both teams look fired up and appear much more hungry than they were previously.
45.00
Rochdale start the second half!
48.45
Daniele Luzhny knocks the ball forward to Dennis Seric. Dennis Seric edges inside the box! Dennis Seric takes a shot at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
53.22
Davide Di Biagio flicks a high pass forward. Ferdi Willems collects the pass. Ferdi Willems knocks in a cross ball towards Daniele Luzhny. Daniele Luzhny outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
60.43
2-1Rochdale have made a substitution with Clive Marshall replacing Robert Milligan .
61.48
Anthony Blake knocks the ball forward to Clive Marshall. Clive Marshall knocks in a cross ball towards Ferdi Willems. Ferdi Willems finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Ferdi Willems scores for Rochdale!!
66.48
Without breaking stride, Davide Di Biagio plays the ball forward to Dennis Seric. Dennis Seric knocks in a cross ball towards Clive Marshall. Clive Marshall makes a looping header on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
69.02
Uwe Seibert threads the ball through to Gavin Rae. Gavin Rae makes a simple pass to Enrico Benussi. Enrico Benussi shoots from long range. Stuart Gordon easily gets down and covers it.
71.16
Uwe Seibert threads a neat ball through to Raimond Van Der Leegte. Raimond Van Der Leegte plays the ball forward to Enrico Benussi. Enrico Benussi whips in a cross ball towards Pedro Oliveira. Pedro Oliveira is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it rises well off target!
75.42
Warren Merson flicks the ball to his team mate, Raimond Van Der Leegte. Raimond Van Der Leegte controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Pedro Oliveira. Pedro Oliveira shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Good keeping!
77.09
Rochdale have made a substitution with Harry Sheringham replacing Dennis Seric .
78.15
Dean Le Tissier flicks a high ball forward to Pedro Oliveira who takes it down. Pedro Oliveira knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Miguel Pinheiro.
79.38
Uwe Seibert sees Leon Marsden in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Leon Marsden threads a neat ball through to Pedro Oliveira. Pedro Oliveira runs straight at the defence! Pedro Oliveira cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Stuart Gordon with no chance!! Goal for Northampton Town!
85.40
Georg Thalhammer surges forward with the ball. Georg Thalhammer hits a low pass to Clive Marshall. Clive Marshall plays a scrappy one-two with Ferdi Willems and advances towards the goal... Clive Marshall looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it is tipped over by Norman Simonsen.
86.36
3-2Corner kick to Rochdale. Anthony Blake plays it out to the edge of the box. Georg Thalhammer shoots from just inside the box but it goes wide for a goal kick.
87.03
3-2Dean Le Tissier knocks the ball forward to Enrico Benussi. Enrico Benussi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Pedro Oliveira but the linesman indicates offside!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
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Possession
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Scorers
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Stuart Gordon (GK)
7
2. Miguel Pinheiro (DEF)
6
3. Jacob Philips (DEF)
5
4. Georg Thalhammer (DEF)
7
5. Daniele Luzhny (MID)
8
6. Alistair Smith (MID)
6
7. Davide Di Biagio (MID)
7
8. Anthony Blake (MID)
6
9. Robert Milligan (ATT)
8
10. Ferdi Willems (ATT)
9
11. Dennis Seric (ATT)
6
12. Joe Summerbell (DEF)
0
13. Harry Sheringham (ATT)
6
14. Clive Marshall (ATT)
7
1. Norman Simonsen (GK)
6
2. Tiago Viana (DEF)
6
3. Uwe Seibert (DEF)
6
4. Warren Merson (DEF)
7
5. Eoin Grondin (DEF)
6
6. Edward Lineker (MID)
7
7. Dean Le Tissier (MID)
6
8. Gavin Rae (MID)
6
9. Leon Marsden (MID)
7
10. Maurice Nelson (ATT)
8
11. Pedro Oliveira (ATT)
8
12. Daan Ricci (DEF)
6
13. Raimond Van Der Leegte (MID)
6
14. Enrico Benussi (ATT)
6