Match Report
| Rochdale | Rochdale |  |  | Doncaster Rovers | Doncaster Rovers | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Paul Drake | P. Drake |  | 64 | G |  | 1 | | G | 53 |  | Tomas Oliveira | T. Oliveira | |||||||||
| Fredrik Cooper | F. Cooper | | 77 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 66 | | Ledley Gascoigne | L. Gascoigne | |||||||||
| Morris Bramble | M. Bramble | | 56 | D | | 3 | | D | 64 | | Gareth Beresford | G. Beresford | |||||||||
| Steve Standing | S. Standing | | 55 | D | | 4 | | D | 64 |  | Larry Lewis | L. Lewis | |||||||||
| Kieron Izzet | K. Izzet | | 62 | M | | 5 | | D | 63 | | Henry Flintlock | H. Flintlock | |||||||||
| Wayne Mike | W. Mike | | 61 | M |  | | 6 | | M | 75 | | Oleg Finney | O. Finney | ||||||||
| John Clegg | J. Clegg | | 61 | M | | 7 | | | M | 66 |  | Dirk Schulpen | D. Schulpen | ||||||||
| Warren Copping | W. Copping | | 60 | M | | 8 | | A | 71 |  | Alec Elliott | A. Elliott | |||||||||
| Fredrik Granville | F. Granville | | 65 | A | | 9 | | A | 64 | | George Evans | G. Evans | |||||||||
| Sylvain Butt | S. Butt | | 60 | A | | 10 | | A | 62 | | Tony Beattie | T. Beattie | |||||||||
| Duncan Bould | D. Bould | | 56 | A | | 11 | | A | 51 | | Luke Gray | L. Gray | |||||||||
| Luca Lasalandra | L. Lasalandra |  | 61 | G | | 12 | | D | 63 | | Ian Formon | I. Formon | |||||||||
| Jamie Edghill | J. Edghill | | 60 | M | | 13 | | M | 58 | | Dave Serrant | D. Serrant | |||||||||
| Jermaine Barrett | J. Barrett | | 57 | M | | 14 | | M | 57 | | Lee Forbes | L. Forbes | |||||||||
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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Spotland where Rochdale play host to Doncaster Rovers. A crowd of 7,668 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Rochdale are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Doncaster Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Dion Hapgood.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Rochdale are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Doncaster Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Dion Hapgood.
0.00
0-0Doncaster Rovers get the match underway!
3.22
0-0Dirk Schulpen threads the ball through to Luke Gray. Luke Gray controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dirk Schulpen. Dirk Schulpen plays a quick one-two with Tony Beattie and rushes in on goal... Dirk Schulpen muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
8.49
0-0Gareth Beresford barges into John Clegg. The referee brings Gareth Beresford to one side and gives him a warning! John Clegg hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
10.30
Dirk Schulpen flicks a high pass forward to Luke Gray who brings the ball under control. Luke Gray whips in a cross ball towards Tony Beattie. Tony Beattie knocks the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by Paul Drake. Excellent save.
12.51
0-0Fredrik Granville makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Duncan Bould. Duncan Bould shoots from outside the area. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
15.33
Wayne Mike knocks the ball to his team mate, Duncan Bould. Duncan Bould shoots from distance but it whistles just wide of the post!
20.35
1-0With imagination, Fredrik Cooper laces a weighted ball forward to Fredrik Granville. Fredrik Granville rushes past Larry Lewis! Fredrik Granville rockets a shot on goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
24.23
Warren Copping makes a simple pass to Sylvain Butt. Sylvain Butt plays a scrappy one-two with Fredrik Granville and stumbles forward towards the goal... Sylvain Butt comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it goes wide for a goal kick.
27.25
1-0John Clegg knocks the ball forward to Duncan Bould. Duncan Bould makes a probing pass to Sylvain Butt but he's offside!
28.41
Wayne Mike flicks a high pass forward. Duncan Bould controls it well on his chest. Duncan Bould plays the ball forward to Fredrik Granville who has made a great run into the box. Fredrik Granville shows great control and tries a shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
32.29
Gareth Beresford threads the ball through to Tony Beattie. Tony Beattie threads the ball through into the box. Alec Elliott strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. Solid save from Paul Drake.
33.36
Duncan Bould hits a low pass to Fredrik Granville. Fredrik Granville makes a probing pass to Sylvain Butt but he's offside!
34.26
Ledley Gascoigne sees Gareth Beresford in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gareth Beresford threads a neat ball through to Luke Gray. Luke Gray tries a spectacular long range effort. It curls slightly but Paul Drake manages to gather it.
39.49
Fredrik Cooper makes a probing pass to Wayne Mike. Wayne Mike flicks a high pass forward. John Clegg collects the pass. John Clegg puts a great ball through but Sylvain Butt is slow coming back. It's an easy decision for the linesman. Offside!
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. Doncaster Rovers also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Rochdale kick off!
48.44
Fredrik Cooper volleys a long ball forward. Duncan Bould whips in a cross ball towards Fredrik Granville. Fredrik Granville connects with a diving header. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
55.02
2-0Duncan Bould barges into Larry Lewis. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Larry Lewis hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
60.51
2-0Doncaster Rovers appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation.
60.51
Dirk Schulpen catches Morris Bramble on the ankles. Dirk Schulpen is shown the yellow card! Morris Bramble hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
69.31
With vision, Ledley Gascoigne picks a pass forward to Dirk Schulpen. Dirk Schulpen flicks a high pass forward. Luke Gray controls it well on his chest. Luke Gray knocks in a cross ball towards Oleg Finney. Oleg Finney outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it is miles over!
71.44
Henry Flintlock threads a neat ball through to George Evans. George Evans plays a quick one-two with Dirk Schulpen and rushes in on goal... George Evans tries a spectacular strike but it is miles over!
75.56
Luke Gray hits a low pass to Alec Elliott. Alec Elliott edges inside the box! Alec Elliott looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It curls slightly but Paul Drake manages to gather it.
77.46
Sylvain Butt darts forward. Sylvain Butt plays a one-two with Fredrik Granville and rushes in on goal... Sylvain Butt makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
78.35
Oleg Finney flicks a high pass forward. Dirk Schulpen collects the pass. Dirk Schulpen knocks the ball forward, putting Tony Beattie through on goal. Some good footwork from Tony Beattie provides some space. He shoots at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
79.37
Sylvain Butt makes a simple pass to Fredrik Granville. Fredrik Granville finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
83.43
Larry Lewis darts forward. Larry Lewis kicks a strong pass forward to Alec Elliott. Alec Elliott shoots from 20 yards his aim is horrendously poor!
84.10
Gareth Beresford flicks a high pass forward. George Evans controls it well on his chest. George Evans decides to run forward with the ball. George Evans shoots from distance. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
87.39
Henry Flintlock laces a through ball forward to Larry Lewis. Larry Lewis knocks the ball to his team mate, Dirk Schulpen. Dirk Schulpen runs straight at the defence! Dirk Schulpen side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
90.00
Larry Lewis surges forward with the ball. Larry Lewis makes a simple pass to Dirk Schulpen. Dirk Schulpen runs straight at the defence! Some silky footwork from Dirk Schulpen provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Quality keeping!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
2
7
Shots off Target
6
5
Offsides
3
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
46.8%
53.2%
Play Area
25.3%
40.5%
34.2%
Scorers
| Fredrik Granville 20, 48 | Dirk Schulpen 87 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Fredrik Granville of Rochdale |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Paul Drake (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Fredrik Cooper (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Morris Bramble (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Steve Standing (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Kieron Izzet (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Wayne Mike (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | John Clegg (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Warren Copping (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Fredrik Granville (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 10. | Sylvain Butt (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Duncan Bould (ATT) |  | 6 |
| 12. | Luca Lasalandra (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Jamie Edghill (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Jermaine Barrett (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Tomas Oliveira (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Ledley Gascoigne (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Gareth Beresford (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Larry Lewis (DEF) | 8 | |
| 5. | Henry Flintlock (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Oleg Finney (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Dirk Schulpen (MID) | | 9 |
| 8. | Alec Elliott (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | George Evans (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Tony Beattie (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Luke Gray (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Ian Formon (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Dave Serrant (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Lee Forbes (MID) | 0 | |