Match Report


ChesterfieldChesterfield     RochdaleRochdale
Computer Player Computer Player Nicholas Broad Nicholas Broad
Harry CarterH. Carter74
G
1
G
61Billy MurphyB. Murphy
Nicky EtheringtonN. Etherington64
D
2
D
72Richard SummerbellR. Summerbell
Morris LloydM. Lloyd64
D
3
D
71Dennis HasselbainkD. Hasselbaink
Seth HibbsS. Hibbs64
D
captain4
D
62George BoydG. Boyd
Regis CondiR. Condi74
M
5
M
66Terry KoncheskyT. Konchesky
Jason FoxJ. Fox73
M
6
M
68Christina VilatteC. Vilatte
Nicholas MilliganN. Milligan72
M
7captain
M
66Trevor LockleyT. Lockley
Daguyl DufresnesD. Dufresnes67
M
8
M
67Peter CasciniP. Cascini
Cosmin HagiC. Hagi70
A
9
A
64Des BloomerD. Bloomer
Noel WestwoodN. Westwood70
A
10
A
65Oscar FerrerO. Ferrer
Anthony MatthewsA. Matthews68
A
11
A
73Bart SluiterB. Sluiter
 
Frank VickersF. Vickers67
A
12
D
45Nigel RowettN. Rowett
Scott ScalesS. Scales65
M
13
M
58Luke HarleyL. Harley
Jamie WeirJ. Weir65
M
14
A
70Jo‘l FischerJ. Fischer

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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Proact Stadium where Chesterfield play host to Rochdale. A crowd of 17,863 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Chesterfield and Rochdale are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Andy Walsh.


0.00
Rochdale start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.21
Nicky Etherington takes it forward alone. Nicky Etherington controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Anthony Matthews. Anthony Matthews plays a quick one-two with Noel Westwood and rushes in on goal... Anthony Matthews makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
4.41
Trevor Lockley sees space and advances. Trevor Lockley knocks in a cross ball towards Oscar Ferrer. Oscar Ferrer flicks the ball with his head but Harry Carter reads it well. Great keeping!
6.45
Anthony Matthews barges into George Boyd. Anthony Matthews is given a warning by the referee! George Boyd runs off the knock.
10.05
Jason Fox kicks a strong pass forward to Noel Westwood. Noel Westwood rushes past Richard Summerbell! Noel Westwood muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
15.41
Morris Lloyd makes a simple pass to Nicholas Milligan. Nicholas Milligan flicks the ball to his team mate, Cosmin Hagi. Cosmin Hagi threads the ball through into the box. Richard Summerbell catches Noel Westwood on the ankles. That's got to be a penalty! Yes!!
15.41
The referee points to the spot..
16.43
Noel Westwood takes a long run up and powers a low shot which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
28.35
Nicholas Milligan hits a low pass to Anthony Matthews. Anthony Matthews tries a spectacular long range effort but somehow Billy Murphy manages to keep it out.
30.02
Jason Fox chips the ball to his team mate, Noel Westwood. Noel Westwood knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by George Boyd.
32.24
Trevor Lockley makes a probing pass to Oscar Ferrer. Oscar Ferrer shoots from 25 yards. What a cracker!! Harry Carter had no chance!! Goal for Rochdale!
36.48
Jason Fox clumsily knocks into George Boyd. Jason Fox is warned by the referee! George Boyd stretches but gets up unharmed.
38.44
Trevor Lockley makes a run forward as Peter Cascini takes the throw-in. Trevor Lockley skillfully chests the ball down. With a delightful solo run, Trevor Lockley stretches the opposition's defence. Trevor Lockley knocks in a cross ball towards Bart Sluiter. Bart Sluiter makes a convincing header. Nicky Etherington steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
40.38
Nicky Etherington kicks a strong pass forward to Regis Condi. Regis Condi makes a beautiful solo run. Regis Condi tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Nice save!
45.00
George Boyd deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Terry Konchesky. Terry Konchesky knocks the ball forward to Bart Sluiter. Bart Sluiter makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Des Bloomer but he's offside!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

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

45.00
Chesterfield start the second half!
49.59
Nicky Etherington barges into Des Bloomer. Nicky Etherington is shown the yellow card! Des Bloomer carries on, but is struggling a bit.
55.03
George Boyd kicks a strong pass forward to Terry Konchesky. Terry Konchesky flicks a high pass forward. Oscar Ferrer holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Oscar Ferrer makes a great pass forward. Des Bloomer runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
57.04
Jason Fox comes in with a late challenge on Trevor Lockley. The referee calls over Jason Fox and shows him a yellow card! Trevor Lockley stretches but gets up unharmed.
59.27
Terry Konchesky threads the ball through to Bart Sluiter. Bart Sluiter cuts inside the box! Bart Sluiter shoots from just inside the box which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
69.07
Daguyl Dufresnes sees a break and surges forward. Daguyl Dufresnes sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
72.49
Nicholas Milligan flicks a high ball forward to Noel Westwood who gracefully takes it down. Noel Westwood hits a low pass to Cosmin Hagi. Some good footwork from Cosmin Hagi provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
75.38
Jason Fox flicks a high pass forward. Cosmin Hagi collects the pass. Cosmin Hagi shoots from 20 yards but it's a woeful effort!
78.19
George Boyd flicks the ball to his team mate, Peter Cascini. Without breaking stride, Peter Cascini plays the ball forward to Bart Sluiter. Bart Sluiter whips in a cross ball towards Oscar Ferrer. Oscar Ferrer connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Oscar Ferrer!
85.28
Morris Lloyd clumsily knocks into Des Bloomer. The referee brings Morris Lloyd to one side and gives him a warning! Des Bloomer hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
87.48
Christina Vilatte sees Des Bloomer in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Des Bloomer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
Nicholas Milligan flicks a high pass forward. Cosmin Hagi collects the pass. Cosmin Hagi runs straight at the defence! Some silky footwork from Cosmin Hagi provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but is denied by Billy Murphy. Excellent save.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Chesterfield

Rochdale
Goals
3
3
Shots on Target
7
5
Shots off Target
2
0
Offsides
0
3
Fouls
5
1
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
40.3%
59.7%
Play Area
22.2%
45.8%
31.9%

Scorers
Noel Westwood 10, 16 (p)
Cosmin Hagi 72
Oscar Ferrer 32, 78
Bart Sluiter 59

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Oscar Ferrer of Rochdale

Match Ratings
1.Harry Carter (GK)
6
2.Nicky Etherington (DEF)yellow card
6
3.Morris Lloyd (DEF)
6
4.Seth Hibbs (DEF)
6
5.Regis Condi (MID)
6
6.Jason Fox (MID)yellow card
6
7.Nicholas Milligan (MID)
6
8.Daguyl Dufresnes (MID)
6
9.Cosmin Hagi (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Noel Westwood (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
8
11.Anthony Matthews (ATT)
6
 
12.Frank Vickers (ATT)
0
13.Scott Scales (MID)
0
14.Jamie Weir (MID)
0

1.Billy Murphy (GK)
7
2.Richard Summerbell (DEF)
6
3.Dennis Hasselbaink (DEF)
6
4.George Boyd (DEF)
7
5.Terry Konchesky (MID)
7
6.Christina Vilatte (MID)
6
7.Trevor Lockley (MID)
7
8.Peter Cascini (MID)
6
9.Des Bloomer (ATT)
6
10.Oscar Ferrer (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
11.Bart Sluiter (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Nigel Rowett (DEF)
0
13.Luke Harley (MID)
0
14.Jo‘l Fischer (ATT)
0