Match Report


WalsallWalsall     RochdaleRochdale
Phil WarbPhil Warb Computer Player Computer Player
Eoin BrandE. Brand73
G
1
G
55Matthew MendoncaM. Mendonca
Kewullay Di LivioK. Di Livio67
D
2
D
68Emile LjungbergE. Ljungberg
Urvin LeiwakabessyU. Leiwakabessy65
D
3
D
59Michael PattersonM. Patterson
Stephen HurstS. Hurst63
D
4
D
56Syd JohnsonS. Johnson
Rafael MartinR. Martin70
M
5
M
58Jon ChadwickJ. Chadwick
Morris SeamanM. Seaman70
M
captain6
M
57Graham MccannG. Mccann
Dean MarshallD. Marshall64
M
7captain
M
54Chris DaviesC. Davies
Edward MillsE. Mills56
M
8
M
51Anthony PriorA. Prior
Torsten FrieserT. Frieser46
A
9
A
57Daniel GoodwinD. Goodwin
Oscar Jr. GissiO. Gissi70
A
10
A
51Pedro MarquesP. Marques
Brendan BenjaminB. Benjamin63
A
11
A
48Craig StewartC. Stewart
 
Brendan LampardB. Lampard61
D
12
D
48Nicky CoppingerN. Coppinger
Stuart JohnstoneS. Johnstone56
D
13
G
47Neil PalmerN. Palmer
Marcus EadieM. Eadie47
M
14
M
46Craig HollowayC. Holloway

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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Vitality Stadium where Walsall play host to Rochdale. Its a sell-out today with the 5,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in great condition.
Both Walsall and Rochdale are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Steve Guppy.


0.00
The first half starts with Rochdale kicking off!
4.31
Dean Marshall breaks forward. Dean Marshall makes a probing pass to Brendan Benjamin. Brendan Benjamin kicks a strong pass forward to Oscar Jr. Gissi but the referee indicates it's offside!
6.43
Syd Johnson pushes mid-way up the pitch. With some swift thinking, Syd Johnson plays the ball forward to Jon Chadwick. Jon Chadwick tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Great save!
8.05
Morris Seaman sees Rafael Martin in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Rafael Martin knocks the ball forward to Torsten Frieser. Torsten Frieser whips in a cross ball towards Brendan Benjamin. Brendan Benjamin directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Walsall!
16.10
Urvin Leiwakabessy flicks a high pass forward. Morris Seaman controls it well on his chest. Showing composure, Morris Seaman plays the ball forward to Torsten Frieser. Torsten Frieser plays a quick one-two with Brendan Benjamin and rushes in on goal... Emile Ljungberg clumsily knocks into Torsten Frieser. Torsten Frieser appeals for a penalty! Given!!
16.10
The referee points to the spot..
17.43
Oscar Jr. Gissi calmly steps up. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
18.29
Brendan Benjamin catches Emile Ljungberg on the ankles. Brendan Benjamin is warned by the referee! Emile Ljungberg hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
26.01
Dean Marshall runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Dean Marshall chips the ball to his team mate, Torsten Frieser. Torsten Frieser takes a shot at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
27.10
Seeing a gap ahead, Michael Patterson laces a weighted ball forward to Graham Mccann. Graham Mccann flicks a high pass forward. Craig Stewart collects the pass. Craig Stewart knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
28.08
Anthony Prior hacks Rafael Martin from behind! Anthony Prior is shown the yellow card! Rafael Martin runs off the knock.
30.21
Stephen Hurst makes a simple pass to Dean Marshall. Dean Marshall threads the ball through to Brendan Benjamin. Brendan Benjamin finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
40.20
Chris Davies barges into Dean Marshall. Chris Davies is shown the yellow card! Dean Marshall stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Walsall 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 whistle blows and Walsall get the second half underway!
49.32
Emile Ljungberg makes a probing pass to Syd Johnson. Syd Johnson knocks the ball to his team mate, Craig Stewart. Craig Stewart deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Graham Mccann but the linesman indicates offside!
53.16
Jon Chadwick runs forward with the ball. Jon Chadwick kicks a strong pass forward to Pedro Marques. Pedro Marques plays a one-two with Daniel Goodwin and advances towards the goal... Pedro Marques shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The keeper, Eoin Brand, sees it late!! Goal for Rochdale!
57.12
Michael Patterson makes a strong solo run forward. Michael Patterson changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Michael Patterson kicks a strong pass forward to Daniel Goodwin but the referee indicates it's offside!
60.01
Walsall have made a substitution with Brendan Lampard replacing Stephen Hurst .Rochdale have made a substitution with Nicky Coppinger replacing Pedro Marques .
63.49
Emile Ljungberg chips 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. Solid save from Eoin Brand. What a great pair of hands!
65.02
Emile Ljungberg flicks a high pass forward to Michael Patterson who brings the ball under control. Michael Patterson takes it forward alone. Michael Patterson makes a pass forward but Daniel Goodwin makes his run far too early. Offside by a mile!
69.40
Urvin Leiwakabessy hits a low pass to Rafael Martin. Rafael Martin takes it forward alone. Rafael Martin shoots from 20 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
71.37
Rafael Martin hits a low pass to Morris Seaman. Morris Seaman flicks a high ball forward to Torsten Frieser who takes it down. Torsten Frieser knocks the ball to his team mate, Oscar Jr. Gissi. Oscar Jr. Gissi comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball takes a deflection leaving Matthew Mendonca with no chance!! Goal for Walsall!
77.29
Walsall have made a substitution with Marcus Eadie replacing Edward Mills .Rochdale have made a substitution with Neil Palmer replacing Craig Stewart .
78.33
Brendan Lampard flicks the ball to his team mate, Brendan Benjamin. Brendan Benjamin threads a neat ball through to Torsten Frieser. Torsten Frieser finds some space and shoots from distance but is denied by Matthew Mendonca. Excellent save.
84.12
Graham Mccann flicks the ball to his team mate, Daniel Goodwin. Daniel Goodwin controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it slams into the crowd!
87.02
Brendan Lampard knocks the ball forward to Torsten Frieser. Torsten Frieser plays a one-two with Morris Seaman and advances towards the goal... Torsten Frieser takes a shot at goal. Matthew Mendonca gets down and covers it.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Walsall

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

Possession
49.3%
50.7%
Play Area
29.3%
36%
34.7%

Scorers
Brendan Benjamin 8
Oscar Jr. Gissi 17 (p), 71
Pedro Marques 53

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Torsten Frieser of Walsall

Match Ratings
1.Eoin Brand (GK)
7
2.Kewullay Di Livio (DEF)
6
3.Urvin Leiwakabessy (DEF)
6
4.Stephen Hurst (DEF)
7
5.Rafael Martin (MID)
7
6.Morris Seaman (MID)
6
7.Dean Marshall (MID)
7
8.Edward Mills (MID)
6
9.Torsten Frieser (ATT)
9
10.Oscar Jr. Gissi (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
8
11.Brendan Benjamin (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Brendan Lampard (DEF)
6
13.Stuart Johnstone (DEF)
0
14.Marcus Eadie (MID)
6

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