Match Report
| Rochdale | Rochdale |  |  | Bury | Bury | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Sol Bolton | S. Bolton |  | 39 | G |  | 1 | | G | 45 | | Tony Bastin | T. Bastin | |||||||||
| Ben Impey | B. Impey | | 52 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 50 | | Colin Sheringham | C. Sheringham | |||||||||
| Andy Drake | A. Drake | | 43 | D | | 3 | |  | D | 46 | | James Woodcock | J. Woodcock | ||||||||
| Alexander Sherwood | A. Sherwood | | 40 | D | | 4 | | D | 41 | | Scott Taylor | S. Taylor | |||||||||
| Jon Waters | J. Waters | | 45 | M | | 5 | | D | 40 | | Ross Mendonca | R. Mendonca | |||||||||
| Jamie Clarke | J. Clarke | | 43 | M | | | 6 | | M | 57 | | Stan Sheringham | S. Sheringham | ||||||||
| James Hughes | J. Hughes | | 40 | M | | 7 | | M | 51 |  | Roberto Hertog | R. Hertog | |||||||||
| Neil Gemmell | N. Gemmell |  | 38 | M | | 8 | | M | 49 | | Anthony Jess | A. Jess | |||||||||
| Danny James | D. James | | 56 | A | | 9 | | A | 56 |  | Hugo Diez | H. Diez | |||||||||
| Frank Forbes | F. Forbes | | 44 | A | | 10 | | A | 49 |  | Martin Cruciani | M. Cruciani | |||||||||
| Graeme Grantt | G. Grantt | | 36 | A | | 11 | | A | 48 | | Dean Mustoe | D. Mustoe | |||||||||
| Damien Mason | D. Mason | | 36 | G | | 12 | | G | 41 | | Colin Stone | C. Stone | |||||||||
| Arthur Riggott | A. Riggott | | 36 | G | | 13 | | M | 41 | | Michael Griffin | M. Griffin | |||||||||
| Bill Plowright | B. Plowright | | 36 | M | | 14 | | A | 40 | | Craig Potts | C. Potts | |||||||||
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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Spotland where Rochdale play host to Bury in this derby match. Its a sell-out today with the 3,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Rochdale are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Bury appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Alun Terry.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Rochdale are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Bury appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Alun Terry.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Bury get the match underway!
3.33
0-0Stan Sheringham controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Hugo Diez. Hugo Diez plays a quick one-two with Dean Mustoe and rushes in on goal... Hugo Diez cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
4.40
Seeing a gap ahead, Stan Sheringham plays the ball forward to Hugo Diez. Hugo Diez finds some space and shoots from distance but it whistles just wide of the post!
10.38
Alexander Sherwood plays the ball forward to James Hughes. James Hughes passes the ball forward to Frank Forbes. Frank Forbes shoots from 20 yards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
14.53
Ben Impey knocks the ball forward to Jamie Clarke. Jamie Clarke darts forward. Jamie Clarke shoots from long range. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
20.57
Roberto Hertog knocks the ball forward to Hugo Diez. Hugo Diez knocks in a cross ball towards Dean Mustoe. Dean Mustoe directs the ball goalwards with his head but it's drastically wayward!
27.20
0-0Stan Sheringham comes in with a late challenge on Neil Gemmell. Stan Sheringham is given a warning by the referee! Neil Gemmell runs off the knock.
38.26
0-0The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
40.11
0-0Ben Impey darts forward. Ben Impey runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Ben Impey shoots from outside the area. Good keeping from Tony Bastin as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
41.45
0-0Corner kick to Rochdale. Jamie Clarke plays it out to the edge of the box. Jon Waters cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it rises well off target!
42.41
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
44.29
Roberto Hertog flicks a high pass forward. Hugo Diez controls it well on his chest. Hugo Diez skips past Alexander Sherwood! Some silky footwork from Hugo Diez provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Rochdale appear unchanged since the first half. Bury have changed their lineup with Michael Griffin replacing Roberto Hertog. The Rochdale players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and Rochdale get the second half underway!
57.36
Scott Taylor flicks a high ball forward to Anthony Jess who takes it down. Anthony Jess makes an attacking run forward. Anthony Jess threads the ball through into the box. Dean Mustoe shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Sol Bolton gathers the ball up comfortably. Great save!
60.56
0-0Rochdale have made a substitution with Bill Plowright replacing Graeme Grantt .
61.60
Stan Sheringham runs straight at the opposition's defence. Stan Sheringham plays a one-two with Martin Cruciani and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Stan Sheringham provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. It curls slightly but Sol Bolton manages to gather it.
66.25
0-0Anthony Jess flicks a high ball forward to Hugo Diez who takes it down. Hugo Diez passes the ball forward but Dean Mustoe is offside!
69.56
0-0James Hughes knocks the ball forward to Frank Forbes. Frank Forbes knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by James Woodcock.
71.11
James Hughes hacks Stan Sheringham from behind! James Hughes is warned by the referee! Stan Sheringham hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
73.53
Colin Sheringham passes the ball forward to Michael Griffin. Michael Griffin controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dean Mustoe. Dean Mustoe shoots from 20 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
75.11
Stan Sheringham flicks a high ball forward to Hugo Diez who takes it down. Hugo Diez whips in a cross ball towards Martin Cruciani. Martin Cruciani makes a deft header. Sol Bolton didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
77.52
Alexander Sherwood sees Neil Gemmell in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Neil Gemmell brings the ball forward. Neil Gemmell lofts in a cross ball towards Bill Plowright. Bill Plowright whips the ball goalwards with his head but it flies just off target!
79.36
Michael Griffin deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dean Mustoe. Dean Mustoe rushes past Andy Drake! Dean Mustoe tries a spectacular strike but it is tipped over by Sol Bolton.
80.10
Anthony Jess takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Michael Griffin strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
85.08
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
87.40
Stan Sheringham threads the ball through to Hugo Diez. Hugo Diez sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
90.00
Michael Griffin flicks a high ball forward to Dean Mustoe who takes it down. Dean Mustoe knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Sol Bolton who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Ben Impey of Rochdale |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Sol Bolton (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Ben Impey (DEF) | 9 | |
| 3. | Andy Drake (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Alexander Sherwood (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Jon Waters (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Jamie Clarke (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | James Hughes (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Neil Gemmell (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Danny James (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Frank Forbes (ATT) | 8 | |
| 11. | Graeme Grantt (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Damien Mason (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Arthur Riggott (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Bill Plowright (MID) | 6 | |
| 1. | Tony Bastin (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Colin Sheringham (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | James Woodcock (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Scott Taylor (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Ross Mendonca (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Stan Sheringham (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Roberto Hertog (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Anthony Jess (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Hugo Diez (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Martin Cruciani (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Dean Mustoe (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Colin Stone (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Michael Griffin (MID) | 7 | |
| 14. | Craig Potts (ATT) | 0 | |