Match Report
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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Spotland where Rochdale play host to Watford. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Rochdale are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Watford appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ruel Byrne.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Rochdale are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Watford appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ruel Byrne.
0.00
0-0Rochdale kick off and get the match underway!
8.57
0-1Nicholas Venus runs forward with the ball. Nicholas Venus flicks a high pass forward. Gavin Brown controls it well on his chest. Gavin Brown edges inside the box! Gavin Brown comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. Gavin Brown scores for Watford!!
14.50
0-1Marco Javorcic flicks a high pass forward. Ruben Wau holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ruben Wau knocks the ball forward, putting Matthew Oakley through on goal. Matthew Oakley muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Paul Drake smothers it!
18.23
0-1Showing composure, Ruben Wau plays the ball forward to Brian Collymore. Brian Collymore rushes past Steve Standing! Brian Collymore takes a shot at goal but slams it into the crowd!
28.07
Fredrik Granville flicks the ball to his team mate, Sylvain Butt. Sylvain Butt flicks the ball to his team mate, Fredrik Granville. Some silky footwork from Fredrik Granville provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but somehow Cataldo Correa manages to keep it out.
30.14
Fredrik Cooper makes a probing pass to Steve Standing. Steve Standing darts forward. Steve Standing knocks in a cross ball towards Sylvain Butt. Sylvain Butt rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
32.55
Nick Walker passes the ball forward to Martin Munoz. Martin Munoz makes a beautiful solo run. Martin Munoz plays a quick one-two with Matthew Oakley and rushes in on goal... Martin Munoz side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Paul Drake smothers it!
38.26
Ruben Wau chips the ball to his team mate, Gavin Brown. Gavin Brown shoots from 20 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent keeping!
39.06
Jamie Edghill knocks the ball forward to Kieron Izzet. Kieron Izzet shoots from outside the area but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
40.34
0-1Sylvain Butt clumsily knocks into Leandro Haller. The referee calls over Sylvain Butt and shows him a yellow card! Leandro Haller stretches but gets up unharmed.
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. Watford also appear unchanged since the first half. The Rochdale players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Watford kick off and get the second half underway!
47.16
Kevin Gemmell threads the ball through to Matt Brown. Matt Brown deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kevin Gemmell. Kevin Gemmell makes a probing pass between the defence to Sylvain Butt. Some silky footwork from Sylvain Butt provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
49.50
Kevin Gemmell makes a probing pass to Fredrik Granville. Fredrik Granville shoots from long range but it slams into the crowd!
51.01
Marco Javorcic makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gavin Brown. Gavin Brown shoots from distance his aim is horrendously poor!
57.30
0-1Showing wonderful composure, Marco Javorcic laces a through ball forward to Ruben Wau. Ruben Wau knocks the ball to his team mate, Matthew Oakley. Fredrik Cooper comes in with a late challenge on Matthew Oakley. Penalty not given!!
59.01
Jamie Edghill controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Terry Harrison. Terry Harrison whips in a cross ball towards Sylvain Butt. Sylvain Butt connects with a diving header but it flies just wide!
60.53
0-1Rochdale have made a substitution with Luca Lasalandra replacing Kevin Gemmell .
61.61
0-1Steve Standing catches Brian Collymore on the ankles. Steve Standing is warned by the referee! Brian Collymore hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
66.51
0-1Matt Brown chips the ball to his team mate, Sylvain Butt. Sylvain Butt threads the ball through to Terry Harrison but he's offside!
67.58
Marco Javorcic kicks a strong pass forward to Matthew Oakley. Matthew Oakley knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Martin Munoz is offside!
69.34
Fredrik Cooper threads a neat ball through to Fredrik Granville. Fredrik Granville flicks a high pass forward. Kieron Izzet controls it well on his chest. Kieron Izzet knocks in a cross ball towards Terry Harrison. Terry Harrison gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
72.44
Matt Brown controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jamie Edghill. With vision, Jamie Edghill plays the ball forward to Terry Harrison. Terry Harrison plays a one-two with Fredrik Granville and advances towards the goal... Terry Harrison tries a spectacular strike which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
77.46
Martin Munoz hits a low pass to Gavin Brown. Gavin Brown knocks in a cross ball towards Brian Collymore. Brian Collymore finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
83.27
Ruben Wau controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Matthew Oakley. Matthew Oakley sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies just wide!
85.39
Morris Bramble threads a neat ball through to Kieron Izzet. Kieron Izzet surges forward with the ball. Kieron Izzet knocks in a cross ball towards Jamie Edghill. Jamie Edghill heads the ball goalwards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
87.13
Steve Standing passes the ball forward to Sylvain Butt. Sylvain Butt changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Sylvain Butt plays a quick one-two with Fredrik Granville and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Sylvain Butt provides some space. He shoots at goal but it flies wide!
89.08
1-2With vision, Ruben Wau plays the ball forward to Marco Javorcic. Marco Javorcic knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Paul Drake who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
Mohammed Babayaro lofts the ball long. Marco Javorcic advances inside the box! Marco Javorcic comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 9 yards out but somehow Paul Drake manages to keep it out.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
2
6
Shots off Target
8
3
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
48.6%
51.4%
Play Area
33.3%
43.1%
23.6%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Gavin Brown of Watford |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Paul Drake (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Fredrik Cooper (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Morris Bramble (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Steve Standing (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Kevin Gemmell (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Kieron Izzet (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Jamie Edghill (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Matt Brown (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Fredrik Granville (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Sylvain Butt (ATT) |  | 6 |
| 11. | Terry Harrison (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 12. | Luca Lasalandra (GK) | 6 | |
| 13. | Jermaine Barrett (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Paul Salako (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Cataldo Correa (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Mohammed Babayaro (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Nick Walker (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Leandro Haller (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Nicholas Venus (DEF) | 8 | |
| 6. | Martin Munoz (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Marco Javorcic (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Ruben Wau (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Brian Collymore (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Gavin Brown (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Matthew Oakley (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Daniel Gabriel Mircea (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Nigel Kanu (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Harry Bloomer (ATT) | 0 | |