Match Report
| Rochdale | Rochdale |  |  | VfB Lübeck | VfB Lübeck | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Markus Birkwald | M. Birkwald |  | 69 | G |  | 1 | | G | 57 | | Kai Engels | K. Engels | |||||||||
| Adam Moss | A. Moss |  | 60 | D |  | 2 |  |  | D | 66 | | Sven Francke | S. Francke | ||||||||
| Glynn Ripley | G. Ripley | | 57 | D | | 3 | | D | 55 | | Stefan Engels | S. Engels | |||||||||
| Graham Benjamin | G. Benjamin | | 54 | D | | 4 | | D | 54 | | Bakary Eberle | B. Eberle | |||||||||
| Darren Murrin | D. Murrin | | 63 | M | | 5 | | D | 51 | | Jan Lindner | J. Lindner | |||||||||
| Omer Dodd | O. Dodd | | 63 | M | | 6 | | M | 68 | | Samir Friedmann | S. Friedmann | |||||||||
| Titus Marsden | T. Marsden | | 59 | M | | | 7 | | M | 64 |  | Matt Gallacher | M. Gallacher | ||||||||
| James Irles | J. Irles |  | 50 | M | | 8 | | M | 59 | | Martin Oswald | M. Oswald | |||||||||
| Del Thompson | D. Thompson | | 72 | A | | 9 | | M | 57 | | Leon Sparwasser | L. Sparwasser | |||||||||
| Chris Brown | C. Brown | | 69 | A | | 10 | | A | 75 | | Steffen Jaschke | S. Jaschke | |||||||||
| Paul Barton | P. Barton | | 67 | A | | 11 | | A | 65 | | Kevin Töpfer | K. Töpfer | |||||||||
| Kieron Lloyd | K. Lloyd | | 55 | A | | 12 | | A | 63 | | Oliver Nahrstedt | O. Nahrstedt | |||||||||
| Gary Clapham | G. Clapham | | 49 | D | | 13 | | A | 58 | | Vincenzo Seibert | V. Seibert | |||||||||
| Stan Bridges | S. Bridges | | 49 | M | | 14 | | M | 57 | | Sebastian Beckmann | S. Beckmann | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Spotland where Rochdale play VfB Lübeck in this Inter Cup game. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Rochdale are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while VfB Lübeck appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Anthony Dyduch.
The pitch is in good condition.
Rochdale are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while VfB Lübeck appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Anthony Dyduch.
0.00
0-0Rochdale start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.09
0-0Martin Oswald runs straight at the opposition's defence. Martin Oswald whips in a cross ball towards Kevin Töpfer. Kevin Töpfer whips the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by Markus Birkwald. Excellent save.
6.29
0-0Darren Murrin flicks a high pass forward to Paul Barton who brings the ball under control. Paul Barton knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Stefan Engels.
16.02
Martin Oswald controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Kevin Töpfer. Kevin Töpfer plays a one-two with Steffen Jaschke and rushes in on goal... Kevin Töpfer shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Superb keeping!
22.13
Bakary Eberle flicks the ball to his team mate, Leon Sparwasser. Leon Sparwasser flicks a high pass forward to Kevin Töpfer who brings the ball under control. Kevin Töpfer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
24.15
Titus Marsden threads a neat ball through to Paul Barton. Paul Barton shoots from 25 yards. Magnificent save by Kai Engels!
26.34
0-0James Irles makes an attacking run forward. James Irles shoots from 20 yards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
27.36
Jan Lindner sees Matt Gallacher in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Matt Gallacher flicks a high pass forward. Kevin Töpfer holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Kevin Töpfer tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
32.08
1-0Omer Dodd hits a low pass to Del Thompson. Del Thompson whips in a cross ball towards Chris Brown. Chris Brown jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Kai Engels is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
40.00
Graham Benjamin flicks a high pass forward. Titus Marsden holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Titus Marsden chips the ball to his team mate, Paul Barton. Paul Barton whips in a cross ball towards Chris Brown. Chris Brown shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
42.01
Omer Dodd passes the ball forward to Chris Brown. Chris Brown knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Sven Francke.
44.19
Omer Dodd flicks a high pass forward. Chris Brown easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Chris Brown knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Stefan Engels.
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. VfB Lübeck also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
VfB Lübeck kick off the second half!
47.19
James Irles flicks a high pass forward. Chris Brown holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Chris Brown knocks in a cross ball towards Paul Barton. With a superhuman jump, Paul Barton connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Magnificent save by Kai Engels!
48.35
With a delightful solo run, Titus Marsden stretches the opposition's defence. Titus Marsden shoots from 20 yards. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice keeping!
49.30
Titus Marsden deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Chris Brown. Chris Brown shoots from outside the area but Kai Engels is on top of it.
55.42
Stefan Engels flicks a high ball forward to Martin Oswald who takes it down. Martin Oswald controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Steffen Jaschke. Steffen Jaschke plays a one-two with Kevin Töpfer and advances towards the goal... Steffen Jaschke muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for VfB Lübeck!
65.52
1-1Matt Gallacher flicks a high pass forward. Kevin Töpfer collects the pass. Kevin Töpfer chips the ball to his team mate, Steffen Jaschke. Steffen Jaschke shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Graham Benjamin steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
66.01
Leon Sparwasser flicks a high pass forward. Kevin Töpfer collects the pass. Kevin Töpfer plays a quick one-two with Steffen Jaschke and rushes in on goal... Kevin Töpfer takes a shot at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
71.44
Martin Oswald makes an attacking run forward. Martin Oswald tries a spectacular long range effort. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
72.25
Omer Dodd flicks a high pass forward. Del Thompson collects the pass. Del Thompson shoots from outside the area but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
75.05
1-1There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
77.06
1-1Rochdale have made a substitution with Kieron Lloyd replacing Graham Benjamin .VfB Lübeck have made 2 substitutions with Vincenzo Seibert replacing Jan Lindner and Sebastian Beckmann replacing Samir Friedmann .
79.01
Kieron Lloyd surges forward with the ball. Kieron Lloyd kicks a strong pass forward to Del Thompson. Del Thompson finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies just wide!
81.42
1-1Paul Barton catches Bakary Eberle on the ankles. The referee calls over Paul Barton and shows him a yellow card! Bakary Eberle grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
83.45
Adam Moss controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, James Irles. James Irles decides to run forward with the ball. James Irles lofts in a cross ball towards Paul Barton. With a superhuman jump, Paul Barton connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous stop!
85.15
Matt Gallacher passes the ball forward to Kevin Töpfer. Kevin Töpfer shoots from outside the area. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
89.33
Matt Gallacher threads a neat ball through to Kevin Töpfer. Kevin Töpfer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
Matt Gallacher flicks a high pass forward. Kevin Töpfer controls it well on his chest. Kevin Töpfer shoots from long range but somehow Markus Birkwald manages to keep it out.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
The game is drawn at 1-1 and so goes to penalties!
1-0Chris Brown takes a cautious run up. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
Kevin Töpfer calmly steps up. The keeper is sent the wrong way and the ball is placed inside the left post. Goal!
Del Thompson takes a long run up. The ball slams so fast inside the right post that the keeper is left standing helpless. Goal!
Steffen Jaschke takes a long run up. It's in!! Markus Birkwald had no chance!!
Paul Barton calmly steps up. The keeper has read the penalty correctly. He gets his fingers to it, but the shot is too strong and edges inside the post. Goal!
Vincenzo Seibert takes a slow run up. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
Kieron Lloyd takes a slow run up. The keeper dives to the left but Kieron Lloyd cheekily places the ball straight down the middle. Goal!
Sven Francke slowly runs up. The keeper has read the penalty correctly. He gets his fingers to it, but the shot is too strong and edges inside the post. Goal!
Markus Birkwald slowly runs up. Markus Birkwald slots the ball into the top right corner with the inside of his foot. Textbook penalty!
Bakary Eberle takes a short run up. The ball rockets into the roof of the net. Goal!
Omer Dodd calmly steps up but it goes wide.
Matt Gallacher calmly steps up. He curls the ball inside the right post - goal!!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Full Time Score
Normal Play Goals
Penalty Shootout
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Match Ratings
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)
7
7. Titus Marsden (MID)
7
8. James Irles (MID)
7
9. Del Thompson (ATT)
7
10. Chris Brown (ATT)
9
11. Paul Barton (ATT)
6
12. Kieron Lloyd (ATT)
6
13. Gary Clapham (DEF)
0
14. Stan Bridges (MID)
0
1. Kai Engels (GK)
8
2. Sven Francke (DEF)
6
3. Stefan Engels (DEF)
6
4. Bakary Eberle (DEF)
6
5. Jan Lindner (DEF)
6
6. Samir Friedmann (MID)
6
7. Matt Gallacher (MID)
8
8. Martin Oswald (MID)
8
9. Leon Sparwasser (MID)
6
10. Steffen Jaschke (ATT)
8
11. Kevin Töpfer (ATT)
8
12. Oliver Nahrstedt (ATT)
0
13. Vincenzo Seibert (ATT)
6
14. Sebastian Beckmann (MID)
6