Match Report


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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Spotland where Rochdale play host to Sunderland. A crowd of 18,760 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Rochdale and Sunderland are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Malcolm Thatcher.


0.00
Rochdale get the match underway!
2.08
Trevor Lockley threads a neat ball through to Oscar Ferrer. Oscar Ferrer tries a spectacular long range effort. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
6.13
Christina Vilatte flicks a high pass forward. Oscar Ferrer collects the pass. Oscar Ferrer knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by David Joseph.
8.50
Julian Medina flicks a high pass forward to Richard Lisbie who brings the ball under control. Richard Lisbie kicks a strong pass forward to Malte Poschner. Malte Poschner makes a pass forward but Michael Sadane makes his run far too early. Offside by a mile!
18.54
Billy Bower controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Malte Poschner. Malte Poschner makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Stanley Cole. Stanley Cole cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
22.50
Terry Konchesky threads a neat ball through to Oscar Ferrer. Oscar Ferrer plays a scrappy one-two with Jo‘l Fischer and stumbles forward towards the goal... Oscar Ferrer cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
27.44
George Boyd flicks the ball to his team mate, Trevor Lockley. Trevor Lockley flicks a high ball forward to Jo‘l Fischer who takes it down. Jo‘l Fischer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
30.03
Peter Cascini flicks a high pass forward to Oscar Ferrer who brings the ball under control. Oscar Ferrer shoots from long range. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
33.57
George Boyd brings the ball forward. George Boyd chips the ball to his team mate, Bart Sluiter. Bart Sluiter knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by David Joseph.
34.22
Julian Medina passes the ball forward to Richard Lisbie. Richard Lisbie flicks a high ball forward to Michael Sadane who takes it down. Michael Sadane skips past Richard Summerbell! Some good footwork from Michael Sadane provides some space. He shoots at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
39.25
Trevor Lockley makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jo‘l Fischer. Jo‘l Fischer plays a one-two with Oscar Ferrer and rushes in on goal... Jo‘l Fischer tries a spectacular strike but somehow Alexander Regnault manages to keep it out.
40.21
Christina Vilatte passes the ball forward to Bart Sluiter. Bart Sluiter tries a spectacular long range effort but Alexander Regnault reads it well. Superb keeping!
45.00
Richard Summerbell flicks a high pass forward. Terry Konchesky holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Terry Konchesky hits a low pass to Bart Sluiter. Bart Sluiter shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Great keeping!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

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

45.00
Sunderland kick off the second half!
47.33
Richard Summerbell clumsily knocks into Michael Sadane. The referee warns Richard Summerbell to calm down! Michael Sadane stretches but gets up unharmed.
51.49
Billy Bower kicks a strong pass forward to Malte Poschner. Malte Poschner plays a scrappy one-two with Stanley Cole and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some awkward footwork from Malte Poschner provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Great save!
55.02
Peter Cascini threads a neat ball through to Bart Sluiter. Bart Sluiter shoots from 25 yards but it slams into the crowd!
59.52
Quim Varela takes it forward alone. Quim Varela makes a simple pass, allowing Malte Poschner to run into the box. Some silky footwork from Malte Poschner provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. What a cracker!! Billy Murphy had no chance!! Goal for Sunderland!
61.52
Rochdale have made a substitution with Des Bloomer replacing Oscar Ferrer .
66.42
Trevor Lockley sees a break and surges forward. Trevor Lockley knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Bart Sluiter is offside!
71.28
Richard Lisbie clumsily knocks into Terry Konchesky. Richard Lisbie is warned by the referee! Terry Konchesky runs off the knock.
72.55
Richard Summerbell flicks a high ball forward to Terry Konchesky who takes it down. Seeing a gap ahead, Terry Konchesky plays the ball forward to Jo‘l Fischer. Jo‘l Fischer edges inside the box! Jo‘l Fischer cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's there!! Alexander Regnault has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
77.19
Billy Bower decides to run forward with the ball. Seeing a gap ahead, Billy Bower plays the ball forward to Stanley Cole who has made a great run into the box. Stanley Cole shoots from just inside the box but it flies just wide!
79.23
Terry Konchesky barges into Kai Ziegenhagen. Terry Konchesky is given a warning by the referee! Kai Ziegenhagen runs off the knock.
81.55
Christina Vilatte flicks the ball to his team mate, Des Bloomer. Des Bloomer knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Duarte Soares.
84.37
Dennis Hasselbaink hacks Malte Poschner from behind! The referee calls over Dennis Hasselbaink and shows him a yellow card! Malte Poschner hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
89.20
Terry Konchesky passes the ball forward to Des Bloomer. Des Bloomer shoots from distance but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
90.00
Billy Bower flicks a high pass forward. Malte Poschner controls it well on his chest. Malte Poschner threads a neat ball through to Stanley Cole. Stanley Cole shoots from just inside the box but it's drastically wayward!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
Goals
2
3
Shots on Target
6
4
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
53.2%
46.8%
Play Area
22.1%
46.8%
31.2%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Malte Poschner of Sunderland

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

1.Alexander Regnault (GK)
7
2.Julian Medina (DEF)
6
3.Duarte Soares (DEF)
6
4.David Joseph (DEF)
6
5.Quim Varela (MID)
7
6.Billy Bower (MID)
7
7.Richard Lisbie (MID)
7
8.Kai Ziegenhagen (MID)
6
9.Stanley Cole (ATT)goal scored
7
10.Michael Sadane (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Malte Poschner (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Rio Salako (MID)
0
13.Kevin Marshall (MID)
0
14.Titus Froggatt (ATT)
0