Match Report


RochdaleRochdale     BarnsleyBarnsley
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Matthew MendoncaM. Mendonca55
G
1
G
66Teddy BanksT. Banks
Emile LjungbergE. Ljungberg68
D
2
D
63Fernando FerreiraF. Ferreira
Michael PattersonM. Patterson59
D
3
D
55Eddie DavisE. Davis
Syd JohnsonS. Johnson56
D
4
D
54Edoardo MurgitaE. Murgita
Jon ChadwickJ. Chadwick58
M
5
D
51Kevin GallacherK. Gallacher
Graham MccannG. Mccann57
M
6captain
M
63Francesco G. FerronF. Ferron
Chris DaviesC. Davies54
M
captain7
M
56Luke ProctorL. Proctor
Anthony PriorA. Prior51
M
8
M
49Don MorrisonD. Morrison
Daniel GoodwinD. Goodwin57
A
9
A
75Noel MendezN. Mendez
Pedro MarquesP. Marques51
A
10
A
67Michael SkoraM. Skora
Craig StewartC. Stewart48
A
11
A
62Christophe OuedecC. Ouedec
 
Nicky CoppingerN. Coppinger48
D
12
G
64Wes FortuneW. Fortune
Neil PalmerN. Palmer47
G
13
G
53Alistair LightfootA. Lightfoot
Stanley PlattS. Platt46
M
14
M
47Alistair CarragherA. Carragher

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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Spotland where Rochdale play host to Barnsley. Its a sell-out today with the 5,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Rochdale are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Barnsley appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Marcus Woodcock.


0.00
The whistle blows and Barnsley get the match underway!
2.45
Michael Patterson knocks the ball forward to Daniel Goodwin. With imagination, Daniel Goodwin plays the ball forward to Pedro Marques. Pedro Marques whips in a cross ball towards Chris Davies. Chris Davies directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Teddy Banks with no chance!! Goal for Rochdale!
6.30
Graham Mccann deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Craig Stewart. Craig Stewart knocks in a cross ball towards Pedro Marques. Pedro Marques is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
8.39
Daniel Goodwin flicks a high pass forward to Graham Mccann who brings the ball under control. Graham Mccann knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Eddie Davis.
10.05
Michael Patterson passes the ball forward to Pedro Marques. Pedro Marques knocks the ball forward to Craig Stewart but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
12.24
Chris Davies flicks a high ball forward to Craig Stewart who takes it down. Craig Stewart threads the ball through to Pedro Marques but he's offside!
16.23
Michael Patterson brings the ball forward. Michael Patterson kicks a strong pass forward to Pedro Marques. Pedro Marques lofts in a cross ball towards Craig Stewart. Craig Stewart makes a deft header. The ball takes a deflection leaving Teddy Banks with no chance!! Goal for Rochdale!
26.00
Edoardo Murgita threads the ball through to Don Morrison. Don Morrison plays the ball forward to Christophe Ouedec. Christophe Ouedec knocks in a cross ball towards Noel Mendez. With a superhuman jump, Noel Mendez connects with the ball and heads it goalwards which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
32.40
Emile Ljungberg threads the ball through to Graham Mccann. Graham Mccann rushes past Fernando Ferreira! Graham Mccann rockets a shot on goal but Teddy Banks reads it well. Well saved!
33.47
Francesco G. Ferron controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Don Morrison. Don Morrison knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Emile Ljungberg.
34.39
Jon Chadwick makes a simple pass to Craig Stewart. Craig Stewart plays a quick one-two with Daniel Goodwin and rushes in on goal... Craig Stewart comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it flies well off target!
38.57
Syd Johnson clumsily knocks into Noel Mendez. Syd Johnson is given a warning by the referee! Noel Mendez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
Chris Davies kicks a strong pass forward to Craig Stewart. Craig Stewart knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Rochdale appear unchanged since the first half. Barnsley also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The second half starts with Rochdale kicking off!
51.29
Francesco G. Ferron threads a neat ball through to Christophe Ouedec. Christophe Ouedec threads a neat ball through to Don Morrison. Some good footwork from Don Morrison provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Matthew Mendonca with no chance!! Goal for Barnsley!
54.12
Graham Mccann threads the ball through to Daniel Goodwin. Daniel Goodwin whips in a cross ball towards Craig Stewart. Craig Stewart rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
57.51
Anthony Prior passes the ball forward to Pedro Marques. Pedro Marques whips in a cross ball towards Daniel Goodwin. Daniel Goodwin makes a looping header on goal. Daniel Goodwin scores for Rochdale!!
60.18
Rochdale have made a substitution with Nicky Coppinger replacing Pedro Marques .
61.26
Chris Davies sees a break and surges forward. Chris Davies rushes past Eddie Davis! Chris Davies cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
63.55
Luke Proctor comes in with a late challenge on Craig Stewart. The referee calls over Luke Proctor and shows him a yellow card! Craig Stewart grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
67.05
Michael Patterson threads a neat ball through to Syd Johnson. Syd Johnson threads the ball through to Nicky Coppinger. Nicky Coppinger skips past Eddie Davis! Nicky Coppinger shows great control and tries a shot on goal but is denied by Kevin Gallacher. Excellent block.
69.11
Fernando Ferreira chips the ball to his team mate, Edoardo Murgita. Edoardo Murgita sees a break and surges forward. Edoardo Murgita plays a one-two with Noel Mendez and advances towards the goal... Edoardo Murgita rockets a shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
71.12
Don Morrison flicks a high pass forward. Michael Skora controls it well on his chest. Michael Skora plays a one-two with Noel Mendez and rushes in on goal... Michael Skora strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Michael Skora!
75.17
Luke Proctor kicks a strong pass forward to Christophe Ouedec. Christophe Ouedec rushes past Michael Patterson! Christophe Ouedec shows great control and tries a shot on goal but Matthew Mendonca is on top of it.
77.39
Rochdale have made a substitution with Neil Palmer replacing Craig Stewart .
78.39
Emile Ljungberg comes in with a late challenge on Don Morrison. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Don Morrison hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
81.27
Michael Patterson kicks a strong pass forward to Anthony Prior. Anthony Prior threads a neat ball through to Daniel Goodwin. Daniel Goodwin runs straight at the defence! Daniel Goodwin side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
83.42
Chris Davies threads the ball through to Nicky Coppinger. Nicky Coppinger threads a neat ball through to Graham Mccann. Graham Mccann strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
85.05
Chris Davies takes a quick throw-in, which Syd Johnson takes on the chest. Syd Johnson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Graham Mccann. Graham Mccann controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Teddy Banks smothers it!
89.13
Edoardo Murgita knocks the ball to his team mate, Don Morrison. Don Morrison passes the ball forward to Michael Skora. Michael Skora tries a spectacular long range effort but is denied by Matthew Mendonca. Excellent save.
90.00
Anthony Prior runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Anthony Prior kicks a strong pass forward to Jon Chadwick but the referee indicates it's offside!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Rochdale

Barnsley
Goals
3
3
Shots on Target
6
5
Shots off Target
6
1
Offsides
3
1
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
65.3%
34.7%
Play Area
21.3%
49.3%
29.3%

Scorers
Chris Davies 2
Craig Stewart 16
Daniel Goodwin 58
Noel Mendez 26
Don Morrison 51
Michael Skora 71

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Chris Davies of Rochdale

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

1.Teddy Banks (GK)
6
2.Fernando Ferreira (DEF)
6
3.Eddie Davis (DEF)
6
4.Edoardo Murgita (DEF)
6
5.Kevin Gallacher (DEF)
6
6.Francesco G. Ferron (MID)
6
7.Luke Proctor (MID)yellow card
5
8.Don Morrison (MID)goal scored
8
9.Noel Mendez (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Michael Skora (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Christophe Ouedec (ATT)
8
 
12.Wes Fortune (GK)
0
13.Alistair Lightfoot (GK)
0
14.Alistair Carragher (MID)
0