Match Report


Crystal PalaceCrystal Palace     RochdaleRochdale
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Richard WestwoodR. Westwood69
G
1
G
64Paul DrakeP. Drake
Marco CampedelliM. Campedelli71
D
2
D
77Fredrik CooperF. Cooper
Steve VieiraS. Vieira69
D
3
D
56Morris BrambleM. Bramble
Brenny van DijkB. van Dijk66
D
captain4
D
55Steve StandingS. Standing
Mauricio TedoldiM. Tedoldi64
D
5
M
62Kieron IzzetK. Izzet
Steve SalakoS. Salako73
M
6captain
M
61Wayne MikeW. Mike
David RoyceD. Royce64
M
7
M
60Warren CoppingW. Copping
Robbie BestR. Best58
M
8
M
60Jamie EdghillJ. Edghill
Duncan JacobsD. Jacobs45
M
9
A
65Fredrik GranvilleF. Granville
Des MurrinD. Murrin71
A
10
A
56Duncan BouldD. Bould
Titus EdworthyT. Edworthy60
A
11
A
40Vincenzo KrügerV. Krüger
 
Trevor MakinT. Makin67
G
12
G
61Luca LasalandraL. Lasalandra
Dave HarrisonD. Harrison58
A
13
M
57Jermaine BarrettJ. Barrett
Harvey ClarkeH. Clarke58
G
14
M
55Duncan GreeningD. Greening

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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Selhurst Park where Crystal Palace play host to Rochdale. A crowd of 7,339 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Crystal Palace are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Rochdale appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Paul Gemmell.


0.00
Rochdale start the match!
4.51
Steve Vieira threads the ball through to Robbie Best. Robbie Best hits a low pass to David Royce. David Royce tries a spectacular long range effort but it slams into the crowd!
10.53
Robbie Best clumsily knocks into Warren Copping. Robbie Best is given a warning by the referee! Warren Copping hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
12.10
Steve Standing knocks the ball to his team mate, Warren Copping. Warren Copping kicks a strong pass forward to Fredrik Granville. Fredrik Granville sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Magnificent save by Richard Westwood!
15.59
Marco Campedelli makes a simple pass to David Royce. David Royce runs straight at the opposition's defence. David Royce shoots from distance but it flies just wide!
18.40
Morris Bramble makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Wayne Mike. Wayne Mike hits a low pass to Fredrik Granville. Fredrik Granville knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
30.11
Brenny van Dijk makes a probing pass to David Royce. David Royce knocks the ball to his team mate, Steve Salako. Steve Salako whips in a cross ball towards Titus Edworthy. Titus Edworthy makes a convincing header. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
33.28
Steve Standing catches Des Murrin on the ankles. The referee calls over Steve Standing and warns him to calm down! Des Murrin stretches but gets up unharmed.
36.05
Steve Vieira makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Titus Edworthy. Titus Edworthy advances inside the box! Titus Edworthy comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
39.43
Morris Bramble knocks the ball to his team mate, Wayne Mike. Wayne Mike passes the ball forward to Fredrik Granville. Fredrik Granville lofts in a cross ball towards Duncan Bould. Duncan Bould directs the ball goalwards with his head his aim is horrendously poor!
40.38
Kieron Izzet hits a low pass to Vincenzo Krüger. Vincenzo Krüger tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
42.33
Steve Standing hits a low pass to Duncan Bould. Duncan Bould lofts in a cross ball towards Wayne Mike. With a superhuman jump, Wayne Mike connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball takes a deflection leaving Richard Westwood with no chance!! Goal for Rochdale!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Crystal Palace 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
The second half starts with Crystal Palace kicking off!
48.10
Morris Bramble hits a low pass to Kieron Izzet. Kieron Izzet flicks a high ball forward to Fredrik Granville who takes it down. Fredrik Granville plays a one-two with Kieron Izzet and advances towards the goal... Some superb footwork from Fredrik Granville provides some space. He rifles a shot at goal but it flies just off target!
49.09
Jamie Edghill flicks a high pass forward to Wayne Mike who brings the ball under control. Wayne Mike flicks the ball to his team mate, Fredrik Granville. Fredrik Granville plays a scrappy one-two with Vincenzo Krüger and advances towards the goal... Marco Campedelli comes in with a late challenge on Fredrik Granville. Penalty not given!!
51.16
Fredrik Cooper runs forward with the ball. Fredrik Cooper flicks a high pass forward. Fredrik Granville holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Fredrik Granville hits a low pass to Duncan Bould. Duncan Bould strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. Richard Westwood gets down and covers it.
53.41
Jamie Edghill takes a quick throw-in, which Wayne Mike takes on the chest. Wayne Mike darts forward. Wayne Mike finds some space and shoots from distance but it's a lousy effort!
59.39
Steve Vieira brings the ball forward. Steve Vieira threads the ball through to Des Murrin. Des Murrin shoots from 20 yards but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
60.34
Crystal Palace have made 2 substitutions with Trevor Makin replacing Titus Edworthy and Dave Harrison replacing Marco Campedelli .Rochdale have made a substitution with Luca Lasalandra replacing Kieron Izzet .
63.40
Fredrik Cooper flicks a high pass forward. Vincenzo Krüger collects the pass. Vincenzo Krüger makes a probing pass to Wayne Mike but he's offside!
65.06
Duncan Jacobs passes the ball forward to Trevor Makin. Trevor Makin plays a one-two with Des Murrin and rushes in on goal... Trevor Makin strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but it is shockingly off target!
71.29
Warren Copping flicks a high pass forward to Duncan Bould who brings the ball under control. Duncan Bould plays a scrappy one-two with Vincenzo Krüger and advances towards the goal... Brenny van Dijk clumsily knocks into Duncan Bould. Duncan Bould appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
85.02
Des Murrin makes a probing pass to Trevor Makin. Trevor Makin lofts in a cross ball towards David Royce. David Royce whips the ball goalwards with his head his aim is horrendously poor!
90.00
Wayne Mike sees space and advances. Wayne Mike runs straight at the defence! Steve Vieira catches Wayne Mike on the ankles. That's got to be a penalty! No, the ref waves play-on!!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Crystal Palace

Rochdale
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
2
3
Shots off Target
5
4
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
51.2%
48.8%
Play Area
30.5%
42.7%
26.8%

Scorers
Titus Edworthy 30, 36
Wayne Mike 42

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Titus Edworthy of Crystal Palace

Match Ratings
1.Richard Westwood (GK)
6
2.Marco Campedelli (DEF)
6
3.Steve Vieira (DEF)
8
4.Brenny van Dijk (DEF)
6
5.Mauricio Tedoldi (DEF)
6
6.Steve Salako (MID)
7
7.David Royce (MID)
7
8.Robbie Best (MID)
7
9.Duncan Jacobs (MID)
6
10.Des Murrin (ATT)
6
11.Titus Edworthy (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
 
12.Trevor Makin (GK)
6
13.Dave Harrison (ATT)
6
14.Harvey Clarke (GK)
0

1.Paul Drake (GK)
6
2.Fredrik Cooper (DEF)
7
3.Morris Bramble (DEF)
6
4.Steve Standing (DEF)
6
5.Kieron Izzet (MID)
6
6.Wayne Mike (MID)goal scored
9
7.Warren Copping (MID)
6
8.Jamie Edghill (MID)
6
9.Fredrik Granville (ATT)
6
10.Duncan Bould (ATT)
7
11.Vincenzo Krüger (ATT)
6
 
12.Luca Lasalandra (GK)
6
13.Jermaine Barrett (MID)
0
14.Duncan Greening (MID)
0