Match Report


PortsmouthPortsmouth     RochdaleRochdale
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Jon ScowcroftJ. Scowcroft70
G
1
G
64Paul DrakeP. Drake
Fredrik LisbieF. Lisbie68
D
2
D
76Fredrik CooperF. Cooper
David ClaphamD. Clapham60
D
3
D
56Morris BrambleM. Bramble
Bill GoodwinB. Goodwin52
D
4
D
54Steve StandingS. Standing
Ralph BowyerR. Bowyer52
D
5
M
62Kevin GemmellK. Gemmell
Duncan NaysmithD. Naysmith64
M
6captain
M
62Kieron IzzetK. Izzet
Dave PrommayonD. Prommayon63
M
7
M
60Jamie EdghillJ. Edghill
Graeme HigginbothamG. Higginbotham63
M
8
M
59Matt BrownM. Brown
Julian NevilleJ. Neville72
A
captain9
A
65Fredrik GranvilleF. Granville
Noel BoatengN. Boateng62
A
10
A
60Sylvain ButtS. Butt
Djamel JeunechampD. Jeunechamp58
A
11
A
57Terry HarrisonT. Harrison
 
Francisco KikoF. Kiko58
M
12
G
61Luca LasalandraL. Lasalandra
Luuk BosL. Bos56
M
13
M
56Jermaine BarrettJ. Barrett
Alistair ClaphamA. Clapham51
G
14
A
54Paul SalakoP. Salako

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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Fratton Park where Portsmouth play host to Rochdale. A crowd of 7,860 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Portsmouth are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Rochdale appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Winston Varkevisser.


0.00
Rochdale kick off!
3.41
Kieron Izzet flicks the ball to his team mate, Terry Harrison. Terry Harrison shoots from outside the area but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
4.15
Bill Goodwin hits a low pass to David Clapham. David Clapham flicks a high pass forward. Djamel Jeunechamp controls it well on his chest. Djamel Jeunechamp whips in a cross ball towards Julian Neville. Julian Neville jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
9.25
Duncan Naysmith controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Noel Boateng. Noel Boateng plays a one-two with Duncan Naysmith and rushes in on goal... Noel Boateng comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. Paul Drake gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
16.38
Morris Bramble laces a weighted ball forward to Matt Brown. Matt Brown sees a break and surges forward. Matt Brown whips in a cross ball towards Sylvain Butt. With a superhuman jump, Sylvain Butt connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Wonderful reactions from Jon Scowcroft keeps it out!
18.08
Duncan Naysmith deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Graeme Higginbotham. Graeme Higginbotham knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
22.48
Fredrik Cooper takes it forward alone. Fredrik Cooper knocks the ball to his team mate, Sylvain Butt. Sylvain Butt knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jon Scowcroft who gathers it comfortably.
24.26
Morris Bramble threads the ball through to Kieron Izzet. Kieron Izzet plays a one-two with Terry Harrison and advances towards the goal... Kieron Izzet side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
27.18
Kieron Izzet runs straight at the opposition's defence. Kieron Izzet makes a probing pass between the defence to Sylvain Butt. Sylvain Butt cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
28.56
With vision, Kieron Izzet laces a through ball forward to Kevin Gemmell. Kevin Gemmell sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
30.20
Morris Bramble catches Dave Prommayon on the ankles. The referee calls over Morris Bramble and shows him a yellow card! Dave Prommayon runs off the knock.
33.33
David Clapham comes in with a late challenge on Kieron Izzet. The referee calls over David Clapham and warns him to calm down! Kieron Izzet grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
34.00
Dave Prommayon runs straight at the opposition's defence. Dave Prommayon makes a simple pass, allowing Duncan Naysmith to run into the box. Duncan Naysmith rockets a shot on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
39.46
Dave Prommayon kicks a strong pass forward to Noel Boateng. Noel Boateng shoots from distance but it is miles over!
42.09
With a delightful solo run, Jamie Edghill stretches the opposition's defence. Jamie Edghill lofts in a cross ball towards Fredrik Granville. Fredrik Granville jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The keeper, Jon Scowcroft, sees it late!! Goal for Rochdale!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Portsmouth appear unchanged since the first half. Rochdale also appear unchanged since the first half. The Rochdale players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Portsmouth start the second half!
47.34
With imagination, David Clapham laces a through ball forward to Djamel Jeunechamp. Djamel Jeunechamp shoots from 20 yards but it is tipped over by Paul Drake.
48.57
Corner kick to Portsmouth. Duncan Naysmith plays it to the far post. Paul Drake drops low and scoops up the ball.
49.29
With some swift thinking, Jamie Edghill plays the ball forward to Kieron Izzet. Kieron Izzet plays a scrappy one-two with Sylvain Butt and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Kieron Izzet provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it's well over the bar!
51.00
Kevin Gemmell makes a probing pass to Sylvain Butt. Sylvain Butt plays a one-two with Terry Harrison and rushes in on goal... Sylvain Butt rockets a shot on goal. Jon Scowcroft easily gets down and covers it.
53.39
Sylvain Butt clumsily knocks into Bill Goodwin. Sylvain Butt is given a warning by the referee! Bill Goodwin stretches but gets up unharmed.
54.59
Bill Goodwin flicks a high pass forward. Julian Neville holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Julian Neville finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
55.35
Graeme Higginbotham flicks a high ball forward to Dave Prommayon who takes it down. Dave Prommayon hits a low pass to Graeme Higginbotham. Graeme Higginbotham whips in a cross ball towards Julian Neville. Julian Neville flicks the ball with his head. Paul Drake easily picks it out of the air!
60.13
Rochdale have made a substitution with Luca Lasalandra replacing Kevin Gemmell .
65.04
Bill Goodwin threads a neat ball through to Graeme Higginbotham. Graeme Higginbotham passes the ball forward to Noel Boateng. Noel Boateng lofts in a cross ball towards Graeme Higginbotham. Graeme Higginbotham finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
66.41
Dave Prommayon flicks a high ball forward to Djamel Jeunechamp who takes it down. Djamel Jeunechamp shoots from distance but it rises well off target!
72.46
Steve Standing makes a simple pass to Fredrik Cooper. Fredrik Cooper chips the ball to his team mate, Terry Harrison. Terry Harrison flicks a high pass forward. Sylvain Butt controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Sylvain Butt tries a spectacular strike. What a cracker!! Jon Scowcroft had no chance!! Goal for Rochdale!
75.45
Fredrik Cooper arcs the ball upfield. Terry Harrison shoots from 25 yards. Jon Scowcroft gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice save!
78.48
Duncan Naysmith deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Julian Neville. Julian Neville shoots from long range but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
79.29
Steve Standing runs forward with the ball. Steve Standing deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Terry Harrison. Terry Harrison shoots from outside the area but it is tipped over by Jon Scowcroft.
80.35
Jamie Edghill takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Steve Standing shoots from just inside the box. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
81.30
David Clapham flicks a high pass forward. Duncan Naysmith collects the pass. Duncan Naysmith deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Noel Boateng. Noel Boateng shoots from outside the area. It's miles wide!
87.23
Without breaking stride, Fredrik Cooper plays the ball forward to Sylvain Butt. Sylvain Butt sees a break and surges forward. Sylvain Butt plays a scrappy one-two with Terry Harrison and stumbles forward towards the goal... Sylvain Butt takes a shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Portsmouth

Rochdale
Goals
2
4
Shots on Target
6
8
Shots off Target
5
5
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
48.2%
51.8%
Play Area
30.1%
41%
28.9%

Scorers
Julian Neville 4
Duncan Naysmith 34
Kieron Izzet 24
Fredrik Granville 42
Sylvain Butt 72, 87

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Sylvain Butt of Rochdale

Match Ratings
1.Jon Scowcroft (GK)
7
2.Fredrik Lisbie (DEF)
6
3.David Clapham (DEF)
6
4.Bill Goodwin (DEF)
6
5.Ralph Bowyer (DEF)
6
6.Duncan Naysmith (MID)goal scored
8
7.Dave Prommayon (MID)
7
8.Graeme Higginbotham (MID)
6
9.Julian Neville (ATT)goal scored
7
10.Noel Boateng (ATT)
6
11.Djamel Jeunechamp (ATT)
6
 
12.Francisco Kiko (MID)
0
13.Luuk Bos (MID)
0
14.Alistair Clapham (GK)
0

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