Match Report


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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Spotland where Rochdale play host to Hull City. A crowd of 4,747 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Rochdale are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Hull City appear to be shaped for 5-3-2.
Today's match is refereed by Gilles Brooking.


0.00
Rochdale start the match!
3.02
Jon Chadwick passes the ball forward to Pedro Marques. Pedro Marques plays a one-two with Daniel Goodwin and rushes in on goal... Vasco Neves barges into Pedro Marques. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
6.46
Chris Davies sees Anthony Prior in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Anthony Prior plays a scrappy one-two with Chris Davies and advances towards the goal... Anthony Prior strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Scott Neville smothers it!
10.27
With vision, Jacob Bower plays the ball forward to Stephen Peters. Stephen Peters sees Thierry Burgess in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Thierry Burgess knocks the ball forward, putting Amedeo Bia through on goal. Amedeo Bia strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
12.18
Syd Johnson flicks the ball to his team mate, Jon Chadwick. Jon Chadwick flicks a high pass forward. Craig Stewart controls it well on his chest. Craig Stewart sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is tipped over by Scott Neville.
13.37
Daniel Goodwin takes the corner, swinging a high ball in towards the far post. Thierry Burgess reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
20.27
Amedeo Bia decides to run forward with the ball. Amedeo Bia shoots from outside the area. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
27.29
Jon Chadwick makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Anthony Prior. Anthony Prior deftly passes the ball to Craig Stewart, releasing him through on goal. Craig Stewart makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it flies just wide!
33.33
Ricardo Teixeira makes a simple pass to Amedeo Bia. Amedeo Bia makes a probing pass to Titus Stuart. Titus Stuart finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Matthew Mendonca smothers it!
34.13
Anthony Prior flicks a high pass forward. Craig Stewart comfortably collects the pass. Craig Stewart shoots from 20 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
39.34
Jon Chadwick changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Jon Chadwick shoots from distance but it's well over the bar!
44.07
Chris Davies brings the ball forward. Chris Davies controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it slams into the crowd!
45.00
Chris Davies takes it forward alone. Chris Davies threads the ball through into the box. Craig Stewart comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it's well over the bar!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Rochdale appear unchanged since the first half. Hull City 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 Hull City get the second half underway!
48.31
Anthony Prior makes a beautiful solo run. Anthony Prior flicks a high pass forward. Craig Stewart controls it well on his chest. Craig Stewart cuts inside the box! Some silky footwork from Craig Stewart provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. It's miles wide!
49.30
Titus Stuart flicks a high pass forward. Thierry Burgess holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Thierry Burgess lofts in a cross ball towards Amedeo Bia. Amedeo Bia powers a header at goal but it flies wide!
54.41
With imagination, Syd Johnson laces a weighted ball forward to Anthony Prior. Anthony Prior flicks a high pass forward. Graham Mccann holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Graham Mccann passes the ball forward to Daniel Goodwin. Daniel Goodwin comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but is denied by Scott Neville. Excellent save.
55.45
Ricardo Teixeira threads a neat ball through to Amedeo Bia. Amedeo Bia knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Michael Patterson.
60.13
Rochdale have made a substitution with Nicky Coppinger replacing Pedro Marques .
63.52
Joe Vickers makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Thierry Burgess. Thierry Burgess lofts in a cross ball towards Amedeo Bia. Amedeo Bia finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
73.44
Stephen Peters advances with the ball. Stephen Peters lofts in a cross ball towards Thierry Burgess. Thierry Burgess whips the ball goalwards with his head but slams it into the crowd!
77.29
Rochdale have made a substitution with Neil Palmer replacing Craig Stewart .
78.33
Vasco Neves runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Vasco Neves makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Thierry Burgess. Thierry Burgess shoots from just inside the box. Matthew Mendonca is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
81.15
Stephen Peters knocks the ball to his team mate, Thierry Burgess. Thierry Burgess knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Emile Ljungberg.
83.48
Michael Patterson threads a neat ball through to Neil Palmer. Neil Palmer advances inside the box! Neil Palmer makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it's a lousy effort!
84.13
Thierry Burgess flicks a high pass forward. Amedeo Bia holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Amedeo Bia rushes past Michael Patterson! Michael Patterson clumsily knocks into Amedeo Bia. That's got to be a penalty! No, the ref waves play-on!!
90.00
Emile Ljungberg threads a neat ball through to Graham Mccann. Graham Mccann controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nicky Coppinger. Nicky Coppinger whips in a cross ball towards Chris Davies. Chris Davies is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
4
4
Shots off Target
7
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
57.7%
42.3%
Play Area
28.2%
44.9%
26.9%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Amedeo Bia of Hull City

Match Ratings
1.Matthew Mendonca (GK)
6
2.Emile Ljungberg (DEF)
6
3.Michael Patterson (DEF)
6
4.Syd Johnson (DEF)
7
5.Jon Chadwick (MID)
6
6.Graham Mccann (MID)
6
7.Chris Davies (MID)goal scored
8
8.Anthony Prior (MID)
7
9.Daniel Goodwin (ATT)
6
10.Pedro Marques (ATT)
6
11.Craig Stewart (ATT)
6
 
12.Nicky Coppinger (DEF)
6
13.Neil Palmer (GK)
6
14.Stanley Platt (MID)
0

1.Scott Neville (GK)
7
2.Nicky Batty (DEF)
6
3.Ian Potts (DEF)
6
4.Jacob Bower (DEF)
6
5.Ricardo Teixeira (DEF)
6
6.Joe Vickers (DEF)
6
7.Vasco Neves (MID)
7
8.Titus Stuart (MID)
6
9.Stephen Peters (MID)
6
10.Thierry Burgess (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Amedeo Bia (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
 
12.Jan Eberle (GK)
0
13.John Rankin (MID)
0
14.Ronnie Cutler (GK)
0