Match Report
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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Spotland where Rochdale play host to Gillingham. Its a sell-out today with the 5,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Rochdale and Gillingham are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Marcus Woodcock.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Rochdale and Gillingham are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Marcus Woodcock.
0.00
Rochdale kick off!
2.21
Michael Patterson kicks a strong pass forward to Jon Chadwick. Jon Chadwick knocks the ball to his team mate, Daniel Goodwin. Daniel Goodwin advances inside the box! Daniel Goodwin shows great control and tries a shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
6.02
Gabriele Gioacchini hits a low pass to Fadel Peyrelade. Fadel Peyrelade knocks the ball forward to Patrick Bould. Patrick Bould finds some space and shoots from distance but it misses the target by a large margin!
15.04
Lomano Craddock sees Gavin Lineker in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gavin Lineker threads the ball through into the box. Julian Eberle comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but is denied by Matthew Mendonca. Excellent save.
16.01
Anthony Prior takes a quick throw-in, which Chris Davies takes on the chest. Chris Davies controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Daniel Goodwin. Daniel Goodwin shoots from 20 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
21.22
Syd Johnson makes a probing pass to Graham Mccann. Graham Mccann deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Daniel Goodwin. Daniel Goodwin rushes past Gabriele Gioacchini! Daniel Goodwin comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 12 yards out but it's drastically wayward!
22.36
With imagination, Chris Davies laces a weighted ball forward to Daniel Goodwin. Daniel Goodwin cuts inside the box! Daniel Goodwin rockets a shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
26.33
Chris Davies passes the ball forward to Craig Stewart. Craig Stewart lofts in a cross ball towards Daniel Goodwin. Daniel Goodwin connects with a diving header but Pedro Navarro is on top of it.
28.18
Jon Chadwick comes in with a late challenge on Julian Eberle. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Julian Eberle gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
32.11
Graham Mccann flicks a high pass forward. Daniel Goodwin holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Daniel Goodwin knocks in a cross ball towards Craig Stewart. Craig Stewart makes a deft header. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
38.37
Romarin Mbamba threads a neat ball through to Patrick Bould. Patrick Bould knocks in a cross ball towards Fadel Peyrelade. Fadel Peyrelade finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Gillingham!
45.00
Michael Patterson flicks the ball to his team mate, Daniel Goodwin. Daniel Goodwin sees Pedro Marques just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Pedro Marques shows great control and tries a shot on goal but Pedro Navarro reads it well. Excellent keeping!
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. Gillingham also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Gillingham kick off!
47.22
Daniel Goodwin flicks a high pass forward. Chris Davies collects the pass. Chris Davies plays a quick one-two with Graham Mccann and rushes in on goal... Chris Davies shoots from just inside the box. It's miles wide!
49.31
Romarin Mbamba threads a neat ball through to Patrick Bould. Patrick Bould knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Gavin Lineker is offside!
53.14
Anthony Prior knocks the ball forward to Graham Mccann. Graham Mccann makes a simple pass to Pedro Marques. Pedro Marques threads the ball through to Craig Stewart but he's offside!
54.53
Chris Davies flicks the ball to his team mate, Pedro Marques. Pedro Marques sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Pedro Navarro comfortably gets down and covers it.
59.05
Jason Priestley hits a low pass to Joe Beckham. Joe Beckham controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
60.54
Rochdale have made a substitution with Nicky Coppinger replacing Pedro Marques .
61.61
Emile Ljungberg brings the ball forward. Emile Ljungberg chips the ball to his team mate, Daniel Goodwin. Daniel Goodwin controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is miles over!
66.07
Graham Mccann threads a neat ball through to Nicky Coppinger. Nicky Coppinger knocks in a cross ball towards Graham Mccann. Graham Mccann makes a convincing header but it whistles just wide of the post!
67.10
Julian Eberle plays the ball forward to Joe Beckham. Joe Beckham makes a pass forward but Patrick Bould makes his run far too early. Offside by a mile!
69.49
Neil Wiltord sees Fadel Peyrelade in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Fadel Peyrelade knocks in a cross ball towards Joe Beckham. Joe Beckham makes a deft header but it misses the target by a large margin!
73.44
Neil Wiltord makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Joe Beckham. Joe Beckham knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jon Chadwick.
75.52
Emile Ljungberg catches Patrick Bould on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Patrick Bould runs off the knock.
77.51
Rochdale have made a substitution with Neil Palmer replacing Craig Stewart .
78.52
Graham Mccann hits a low pass to Jon Chadwick. Jon Chadwick knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gabriele Gioacchini.
79.02
Graham Mccann changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Graham Mccann skips past Jason Priestley! Graham Mccann tries a spectacular strike. It curls slightly but Pedro Navarro manages to gather it.
81.54
Gabriele Gioacchini chips the ball to his team mate, Gavin Lineker. Gavin Lineker makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Patrick Bould. Patrick Bould whips in a cross ball towards Joe Beckham. Joe Beckham outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
83.54
Gabriele Gioacchini chips the ball to his team mate, Fadel Peyrelade. Fadel Peyrelade takes it forward alone. Fadel Peyrelade lofts in a cross ball towards Joe Beckham. Joe Beckham connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Matthew Mendonca didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
84.51
Gabriele Gioacchini threads a neat ball through to Neil Wiltord. Neil Wiltord flicks a high pass forward. Joe Beckham holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Joe Beckham plays a scrappy one-two with Gavin Lineker and stumbles forward towards the goal... Joe Beckham strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
89.10
Showing composure, Emile Ljungberg plays the ball forward to Daniel Goodwin. Daniel Goodwin runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Daniel Goodwin shoots from distance but is denied by Pedro Navarro. Excellent save.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
7
3
Shots off Target
6
5
Offsides
3
2
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
62.6%
37.4%
Play Area
26.4%
40.7%
33%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Daniel Goodwin of Rochdale |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Matthew Mendonca (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Emile Ljungberg (DEF) | ![]() | 6 |
| 3. | Michael Patterson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Syd Johnson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Jon Chadwick (MID) | ![]() | 6 |
| 6. | Graham Mccann (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Chris Davies (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Anthony Prior (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Daniel Goodwin (ATT) | 9 | |
| 10. | Pedro Marques (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Craig Stewart (ATT) | ![]() | 8 |
| 12. | Nicky Coppinger (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Neil Palmer (GK) | 6 | |
| 14. | Stanley Platt (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Pedro Navarro (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Jason Priestley (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Lomano Craddock (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Gabriele Gioacchini (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Neil Wiltord (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Gavin Lineker (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Romarin Mbamba (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Fadel Peyrelade (MID) | ![]() | 8 |
| 9. | Patrick Bould (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Joe Beckham (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Julian Eberle (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Dennis Duberry (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Eoin Fletcher (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Harry Youds (ATT) | 0 | |











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