Match Report


RochdaleRochdale     Tranmere RoversTranmere Rovers
Computer Player Computer Player David Jacobs David Jacobs
Paul DrakeP. Drake64
G
1
G
61Nicolas TurekN. Turek
Fredrik CooperF. Cooper76
D
2
D
56Darren SalakoD. Salako
Morris BrambleM. Bramble56
D
3
D
56Steve GodberS. Godber
Steve StandingS. Standing54
D
4
D
64Nick PowellN. Powell
Kevin GemmellK. Gemmell62
M
5
M
59Oleg WatersO. Waters
Kieron IzzetK. Izzet61
M
captain6
M
66Christian LindnerC. Lindner
Jamie EdghillJ. Edghill60
M
7
M
60Darren BoydD. Boyd
Matt BrownM. Brown59
M
8captain
M
57Shaun AdamsS. Adams
Fredrik GranvilleF. Granville65
A
9
A
65Jon KirklandJ. Kirkland
Sylvain ButtS. Butt60
A
10
A
64Greg BishopG. Bishop
Terry HarrisonT. Harrison57
A
11
A
65Ian BanksI. Banks
 
Luca LasalandraL. Lasalandra61
G
12
D
53Paul MontagueP. Montague
Jermaine BarrettJ. Barrett56
M
13
M
42Scott WhiteS. White
Paul SalakoP. Salako54
A
14
A
56Pedro FernandezP. Fernandez

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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Spotland where Rochdale play host to Tranmere Rovers. A crowd of 8,163 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Rochdale and Tranmere Rovers are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Teddy Dublin.


0.00
Rochdale get the match underway!
6.27
Terry Harrison chips the ball to his team mate, Fredrik Granville. Fredrik Granville knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Darren Salako.
8.18
Steve Godber flicks the ball to his team mate, Jon Kirkland. Jon Kirkland makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Greg Bishop. Greg Bishop plays a one-two with Ian Banks and advances towards the goal... Greg Bishop shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
12.59
Fredrik Cooper makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Matt Brown. Matt Brown threads a neat ball through to Sylvain Butt. Sylvain Butt shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
15.38
Darren Boyd knocks the ball forward to Christian Lindner. Christian Lindner shoots from outside the area but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
18.17
Morris Bramble hacks Jon Kirkland from behind! Morris Bramble is warned by the referee! Jon Kirkland stretches but gets up unharmed.
22.18
Darren Salako flicks a high pass forward. Darren Boyd collects the pass. With a delightful solo run, Darren Boyd stretches the opposition's defence. Darren Boyd knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
26.47
Darren Boyd flicks the ball to his team mate, Oleg Waters. Oleg Waters lofts in a cross ball towards Greg Bishop. Greg Bishop powers a header at goal. Paul Drake didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
27.48
Fredrik Cooper kicks a strong pass forward to Kevin Gemmell. Kevin Gemmell hits a low pass to Sylvain Butt. Sylvain Butt shoots from 25 yards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
30.43
Oleg Waters flicks a high pass forward. Jon Kirkland holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jon Kirkland finds some space and shoots from distance but Paul Drake reads it well. Excellent keeping!
32.14
Darren Boyd knocks the ball to his team mate, Christian Lindner. Christian Lindner knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
33.30
Darren Salako deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Christian Lindner. Christian Lindner makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Greg Bishop. Greg Bishop skips past Morris Bramble! Greg Bishop rockets a shot on goal. Jamie Edghill steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
36.47
Kevin Gemmell changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Kevin Gemmell tries a spectacular long range effort but it is shockingly off target!
40.51
Darren Boyd chips the ball to his team mate, Ian Banks. Ian Banks knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Paul Drake who gathers it comfortably.
42.21
Christian Lindner makes a simple pass to Jon Kirkland. Jon Kirkland controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Paul Drake reads it well. Fabulous save!
44.27
Jamie Edghill threads the ball through to Terry Harrison. Terry Harrison advances inside the box! Terry Harrison shoots from just inside the box but it curls horrendously wide!
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. Tranmere Rovers also appear unchanged since the first half. The Rochdale players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
The whistle blows and Tranmere Rovers kick off!
48.33
Kieron Izzet comes in with a late challenge on Shaun Adams. Kieron Izzet is warned by the referee! Shaun Adams carries on, but is struggling a bit.
48.33
Tranmere Rovers are dictating the run of play here today.
51.43
Christian Lindner passes the ball forward to Greg Bishop. Greg Bishop shoots from 20 yards but it flies just wide!
53.46
Steve Standing flicks the ball to his team mate, Kevin Gemmell. Kevin Gemmell flicks a high pass forward to Sylvain Butt who brings the ball under control. Sylvain Butt knocks in a cross ball towards Fredrik Granville. Fredrik Granville flicks the ball with his head. Fredrik Granville scores for Rochdale!!
60.23
Christian Lindner sees a break and surges forward. Christian Lindner shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Paul Drake.
61.30
It's a corner kick. Oleg Waters kicks a low ball out wide. Matt Brown gets to the ball and kicks it upfield to safety.
65.33
Nick Powell surges forward with the ball. Nick Powell flicks a high pass forward. Greg Bishop holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Greg Bishop sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
66.41
Kieron Izzet threads a neat ball through to Fredrik Granville. Fredrik Granville makes a pass forward but Sylvain Butt is yards offside!
67.15
Tranmere Rovers are keeping the ball well. They need to convert this possession into goals.
69.42
Jamie Edghill chips the ball to his team mate, Sylvain Butt. Sylvain Butt knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Steve Godber.
71.28
Morris Bramble chips the ball to his team mate, Kieron Izzet. Kieron Izzet hits a low pass to Sylvain Butt. Sylvain Butt finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies just wide!
73.04
Kevin Gemmell passes the ball forward to Sylvain Butt. Sylvain Butt knocks in a cross ball towards Terry Harrison. Terry Harrison connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
75.44
Terry Harrison clumsily knocks into Nick Powell. Terry Harrison is given a warning by the referee! Nick Powell stretches but gets up unharmed.
77.09
Tranmere Rovers have made a substitution with Paul Montague replacing Steve Godber .
79.48
Jamie Edghill controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Matt Brown. Matt Brown whips in a cross ball towards Fredrik Granville. Fredrik Granville flicks the ball with his head but it slams into the crowd!
81.08
Kevin Gemmell decides to run forward with the ball. Kevin Gemmell lofts in a cross ball towards Kieron Izzet. Kieron Izzet rises majestically and gets a header on goal but Nicolas Turek is on top of it.
84.52
With great vision, Darren Boyd plays the ball forward to Jon Kirkland. Jon Kirkland threads a neat ball through to Ian Banks. Ian Banks shoots from just inside the box but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
89.51
Darren Boyd threads a neat ball through to Greg Bishop. Greg Bishop knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Paul Drake who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
Paul Montague hits a low pass to Jon Kirkland. Jon Kirkland 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. Well saved!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Rochdale

Tranmere Rovers
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
3
7
Shots off Target
6
4
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
3
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
45.9%
54.1%
Play Area
27.6%
44.9%
27.6%

Scorers
Fredrik Granville 53

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Paul Drake of Rochdale

Match Ratings
1.Paul Drake (GK)
9
2.Fredrik Cooper (DEF)
7
3.Morris Bramble (DEF)
6
4.Steve Standing (DEF)
6
5.Kevin Gemmell (MID)
8
6.Kieron Izzet (MID)
6
7.Jamie Edghill (MID)
8
8.Matt Brown (MID)
7
9.Fredrik Granville (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Sylvain Butt (ATT)
7
11.Terry Harrison (ATT)
7
 
12.Luca Lasalandra (GK)
0
13.Jermaine Barrett (MID)
0
14.Paul Salako (ATT)
0

1.Nicolas Turek (GK)
7
2.Darren Salako (DEF)
7
3.Steve Godber (DEF)
6
4.Nick Powell (DEF)
7
5.Oleg Waters (MID)
7
6.Christian Lindner (MID)
7
7.Darren Boyd (MID)
9
8.Shaun Adams (MID)
6
9.Jon Kirkland (ATT)
7
10.Greg Bishop (ATT)
7
11.Ian Banks (ATT)
6
 
12.Paul Montague (DEF)
6
13.Scott White (MID)
0
14.Pedro Fernandez (ATT)
0