Match Report
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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Spotland where Rochdale play host to Oxford United. A crowd of 9,825 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Rochdale are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Oxford United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Oleg Chadwick.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Rochdale are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Oxford United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Oleg Chadwick.
0.00
0-0Rochdale kick off the first half!
2.14
0-0Christina Vilatte knocks the ball forward to Oscar Ferrer. Oscar Ferrer lofts in a cross ball towards Des Bloomer. Des Bloomer makes a looping header on goal. The shot is on target but blocked by Kieron Lightfoot. That should have been a goal!
8.16
1-0Terry Konchesky kicks a strong pass forward to Des Bloomer. Des Bloomer plays a one-two with Jo‘l Fischer and rushes in on goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Des Bloomer provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. Michael Patterson is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
18.35
1-0Chris Mcleod flicks a high pass forward to Jonas Röhlig who brings the ball under control. Jonas Röhlig knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Richard Summerbell.
21.40
Jon Rufus flicks a high pass forward. Chris Mcleod holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. With a delightful solo run, Chris Mcleod stretches the opposition's defence. Chris Mcleod knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
26.53
1-0Kieron Lightfoot receives the ball from a throw-in from Des Murphy. Kieron Lightfoot deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Syd Swift. Syd Swift passes the ball forward to Anthony Merson. Anthony Merson whips in a cross ball towards Gavin James. Gavin James is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Well saved!
28.42
Trevor Lockley brings the ball forward. Trevor Lockley controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
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. Oxford United also appear unchanged since the first half. The Oxford United players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Oxford United start the second half!
51.58
1-0Hugo Veloso sees Peter Cascini in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Peter Cascini deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Des Bloomer. Des Bloomer cuts inside the box! Some silky footwork from Des Bloomer provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it's drastically wayward!
65.40
Des Murphy chips the ball to his team mate, Syd Swift. Syd Swift makes a simple pass to Anthony Merson. Anthony Merson whips in a cross ball towards Gavin James. Gavin James is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it is shockingly off target!
66.14
1-0Rochdale are in full control of this game.
67.31
Trevor Lockley sees Des Bloomer in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Des Bloomer knocks in a cross ball towards Jo‘l Fischer. Jo‘l Fischer is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
71.40
Chris Mcleod knocks the ball forward to Anthony Merson. Anthony Merson shoots from 25 yards but it is tipped over by Billy Murphy.
72.01
2-0It's a corner kick. Syd Swift loops the ball in to towards the near post. Stanley Gower side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
73.13
Richard Summerbell kicks a strong pass forward to Christina Vilatte. Christina Vilatte threads the ball through to Des Bloomer. Des Bloomer plays a scrappy one-two with Jo‘l Fischer and stumbles forward towards the goal... Des Bloomer comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball comes in low, but it is blocked by Jon Rufus.
75.50
Christina Vilatte flicks a high pass forward. Oscar Ferrer collects the pass. Oscar Ferrer sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
77.50
3-0Oxford United have made 3 substitutions with Gary Brand replacing Richard Simonsen, Clive Thompson replacing Gavin James and Eoin Bowyer replacing Syd Swift .
83.01
3-0George Boyd flicks a high pass forward. Trevor Lockley collects the pass. Trevor Lockley threads a neat ball through to Jo‘l Fischer. Jo‘l Fischer makes a probing pass to Oscar Ferrer but he's offside!
87.26
Terry Konchesky darts forward. Terry Konchesky knocks in a cross ball towards Jo‘l Fischer. Jo‘l Fischer finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
7
2
Shots off Target
1
2
Offsides
3
1
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
64.5%
35.5%
Play Area
21%
46.8%
32.3%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Des Bloomer of Rochdale |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Billy Murphy (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Hugo Veloso (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Richard Summerbell (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | George Boyd (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Terry Konchesky (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Trevor Lockley (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Christina Vilatte (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Peter Cascini (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Jo‘l Fischer (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 10. | Oscar Ferrer (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Des Bloomer (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Simon Gower (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Brendan Mercer (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Bart Sluiter (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Michael Patterson (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Richard Simonsen (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Jon Rufus (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Des Murphy (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Kieron Lightfoot (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Stanley Gower (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Chris Mcleod (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Syd Swift (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Gavin James (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Anthony Merson (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Jonas Röhlig (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Gary Brand (MID) | 6 | |
| 13. | Clive Thompson (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Eoin Bowyer (MID) | 6 | |