Match Report


RochdaleRochdale     Rotherham UnitedRotherham United
Nicholas BroadNicholas Broad Computer Player Computer Player
Billy MurphyB. Murphy60
G
1
G
58Lauren Bisan-E. MarxL. Marx
Darren LawrenceD. Lawrence62
D
2
D
65Kemal FletcherK. Fletcher
Anthony WrightA. Wright68
D
3
D
61Alberto RomeroA. Romero
Jonatan NordqvistJ. Nordqvist62
D
4
D
60Noel DuberryN. Duberry
Trevor LockleyT. Lockley65
M
5
D
56Francesco G. BaronchelliF. Baronchelli
Luke HarleyL. Harley58
M
captain6
M
62Steven RedknappS. Redknapp
Christina VilatteC. Vilatte65
M
7captain
M
61Albrecht GleisensteinA. Gleisenstein
Roland BottelinR. Bottelin74
M
8
M
58Tony ElliottT. Elliott
Jeremy MauriceJ. Maurice68
A
9
A
75Robbie BishopR. Bishop
Glynn GrayG. Gray42
A
10
A
74Girolamo De FranceschiG. De Franceschi
Bart SluiterB. Sluiter71
A
11
A
64Marcus DrakeM. Drake
 
James BrownJ. Brown51
D
12
A
62Carl OwenC. Owen
Brendan MercerB. Mercer60
M
13
A
58Adrian ImpeyA. Impey
Stavros LeandrosS. Leandros72
A
14
M
54Jason WilsonJ. Wilson

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Spotland where Rochdale play host to Rotherham United. 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 Rotherham United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Oleg Chadwick.


0.00
Rotherham United start the match!
3.07
Seeing a gap ahead, Jonatan Nordqvist plays the ball forward to Christina Vilatte. Christina Vilatte hits a low pass to Glynn Gray. Glynn Gray passes the ball forward but Bart Sluiter is offside!
6.45
Christina Vilatte chips the ball to his team mate, Jeremy Maurice. Jeremy Maurice shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Nice save!
22.06
Glynn Gray barges into Kemal Fletcher. The referee calls over Glynn Gray and shows him a yellow card! Kemal Fletcher hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
24.56
Kemal Fletcher flicks a high pass forward. Tony Elliott holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Tony Elliott flicks the ball to his team mate, Robbie Bishop. Robbie Bishop shoots from 25 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
26.25
Christina Vilatte knocks the ball to his team mate, Glynn Gray. Glynn Gray knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Lauren Bisan-E. Marx who gathers it comfortably.
28.42
Luke Harley chips the ball to his team mate, Bart Sluiter. Bart Sluiter makes a defence splitting pass to Jeremy Maurice. Some silky footwork from Jeremy Maurice provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but somehow Lauren Bisan-E. Marx manages to keep it out.
30.39
With great vision, Steven Redknapp plays the ball forward to Girolamo De Franceschi. Girolamo De Franceschi puts a great ball through. Marcus Drake runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
33.37
Darren Lawrence knocks the ball forward to Luke Harley. Luke Harley chips the ball to his team mate, Jeremy Maurice. Jeremy Maurice hits a low pass to Glynn Gray. Glynn Gray rockets a shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
36.31
Showing composure, Christina Vilatte laces a through ball forward to Glynn Gray. Glynn Gray kicks a strong pass forward to Jeremy Maurice but the referee indicates it's offside!
38.51
Noel Duberry flicks a high pass forward. Tony Elliott controls it well on his chest. Tony Elliott plays the ball forward to Robbie Bishop. Robbie Bishop whips in a cross ball towards Girolamo De Franceschi. Girolamo De Franceschi heads the ball goalwards but it flies well off target!
39.29
Luke Harley flicks a high pass forward. Glynn Gray holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Glynn Gray shoots from 20 yards but it flies just off target!
45.00
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Rochdale appear unchanged since the first half. Rotherham United also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Rochdale kick off the second half!
54.32
Darren Lawrence receives the ball from a throw-in from Jonatan Nordqvist. Darren Lawrence threads a neat ball through to Christina Vilatte. With some swift thinking, Christina Vilatte plays the ball forward to Bart Sluiter. Bart Sluiter whips in a cross ball towards Jeremy Maurice. Jeremy Maurice is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it flies just wide!
63.47
Christina Vilatte kicks a strong pass forward to Jeremy Maurice. Jeremy Maurice knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Glynn Gray is offside!
65.00
Christina Vilatte kicks a strong pass forward to Jeremy Maurice. Jeremy Maurice controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Great save!
66.05
With a delightful solo run, Albrecht Gleisenstein stretches the opposition's defence. Albrecht Gleisenstein shoots from 20 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
67.03
Tony Elliott deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Robbie Bishop. Robbie Bishop whips in a cross ball towards Marcus Drake. Marcus Drake gets a glancing touch on the cross ball which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
72.39
Tony Elliott deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Robbie Bishop. Robbie Bishop knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
73.28
Showing composure, Christina Vilatte laces a through ball forward to Glynn Gray. Glynn Gray makes a defence splitting pass to Bart Sluiter. Bart Sluiter rockets a shot on goal. Magnificent save by Lauren Bisan-E. Marx!
75.36
With fabulous imagination, Luke Harley plays the ball forward to Bart Sluiter. Bart Sluiter plays a quick one-two with Jeremy Maurice and rushes in on goal... Noel Duberry barges into Bart Sluiter. Penalty not given!!
83.05
Alberto Romero catches Jeremy Maurice on the ankles. Alberto Romero is warned by the referee! Jeremy Maurice stretches but gets up unharmed.
85.52
Steven Redknapp makes a probing pass to Girolamo De Franceschi. Girolamo De Franceschi shoots from outside the area. The ball comes in low, but Billy Murphy comfortably smothers it!
89.05
Roland Bottelin flicks a high pass forward to Jeremy Maurice who brings the ball under control. Jeremy Maurice knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Rochdale

Rotherham United
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
5
2
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
3
1
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
63%
37%
Play Area
17.8%
46.6%
35.6%

Scorers
Marcus Drake 67

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Christina Vilatte of Rochdale

Match Ratings