Match Report
| Rochdale | Rochdale |  |  | Charlton Athletic | Charlton Athletic | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Ashley Mcleod | A. Mcleod |  | 53 | G |  | 1 | | G | 50 |  | Lars Helmer | L. Helmer | |||||||||
| Leon Kitson | L. Kitson | | 58 | D |  | 2 |  |  | D | 61 | | Jacob Plowright | J. Plowright | ||||||||
| John Harrison | J. Harrison | | 53 | D | | 3 | | D | 55 | | Edward Clarke | E. Clarke | |||||||||
| Kevin Jackson | K. Jackson | | 52 | D | | 4 | | D | 53 |  | Garry Gough | G. Gough | |||||||||
| Jaime Moreira | J. Moreira |  | 49 | D | | 5 | | D | 48 | | Alistair Joseph | A. Joseph | |||||||||
| Alistair Smith | A. Smith | | 51 | M | | 6 | | M | 65 | | Kemal Dryden | K. Dryden | |||||||||
| Attilio Sbaccanti | A. Sbaccanti |  | 49 | M | | 7 | | M | 65 | | Dave Rodgers | D. Rodgers | |||||||||
| Omer Joseph | O. Joseph | | 46 | M | | 8 | | A | 62 | | Andre Neves | A. Neves | |||||||||
| Oliver Schönenborn | O. Schönenborn | | 58 | A | | 9 | | A | 56 | | Matt Moffat | M. Moffat | |||||||||
| Oberdan Montella | O. Montella | | 53 | A | | 10 | | A | 52 | | Stephen Marr | S. Marr | |||||||||
| Neil Konchesky | N. Konchesky | | 51 | A | | | 11 | | A | 40 | | Omer Howells | O. Howells | ||||||||
| Mick Jacobs | M. Jacobs | | 51 | G | | 12 | | M | 51 | | Del Youds | D. Youds | |||||||||
| Ruel Ehiogu | R. Ehiogu | | 51 | A | | 13 | | G | 49 | | Chris Jeffers | C. Jeffers | |||||||||
| Jaime Tavares | J. Tavares | | 48 | D | | 14 | | G | 48 | | Liam Pearce | L. Pearce | |||||||||
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Match Report
The air is cold and hail stones bounce off the ground here at Spotland where Rochdale play host to Charlton Athletic. A crowd of 10,483 fill this 10,500 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Rochdale are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Charlton Athletic appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Dean McManaman.
The pitch is in good condition.
Rochdale are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Charlton Athletic appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Dean McManaman.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Rochdale kick off!
3.40
0-0Garry Gough decides to run forward with the ball. Garry Gough flicks a high pass forward to Andre Neves who brings the ball under control. Andre Neves knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jaime Moreira.
4.31
0-1Dave Rodgers hits a low pass to Omer Howells. Omer Howells plays a sublime one-two with Matt Moffat and races in on goal... Omer Howells looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Ashley Mcleod is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
8.43
0-1Dave Rodgers hits a low pass to Kemal Dryden. Kemal Dryden shoots from outside the area but it curls horrendously wide!
12.06
0-1Edward Clarke hits a low pass to Jacob Plowright. Jacob Plowright kicks a strong pass forward to Kemal Dryden. Kemal Dryden makes a great pass forward. Dave Rodgers runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
16.58
Omer Joseph makes a simple pass to Oberdan Montella. Oberdan Montella sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Lars Helmer with no chance!! Goal for Rochdale!
20.26
1-1There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
21.08
1-1Edward Clarke darts forward. Edward Clarke makes a probing pass to Dave Rodgers. Dave Rodgers whips in a cross ball towards Matt Moffat. Matt Moffat connects with a diving header but somehow Ashley Mcleod manages to keep it out.
26.11
1-1John Harrison barges into Kemal Dryden. The referee calls over John Harrison and warns him to calm down! Kemal Dryden stretches but gets up unharmed.
27.51
Dave Rodgers makes an attacking run forward. Dave Rodgers knocks in a cross ball towards Matt Moffat. Matt Moffat rises majestically and gets a header on goal but Ashley Mcleod is on top of it.
28.05
1-1Kevin Jackson barges into Kemal Dryden. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Kemal Dryden grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
34.04
1-1Dave Rodgers flicks a high pass forward. Matt Moffat controls it well on his chest. Matt Moffat plays a quick one-two with Andre Neves and rushes in on goal... Matt Moffat side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball cannons off Leon Kitson, going out of play.
35.58
1-1Kemal Dryden takes the corner, driving a low ball to the near post. Jacob Plowright makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it rises well off target!
39.29
Alistair Joseph clumsily knocks into Neil Konchesky. Alistair Joseph is warned by the referee! Neil Konchesky grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
44.16
With great vision, John Harrison plays the ball forward to Omer Joseph. Omer Joseph knocks the ball forward to Alistair Smith. Alistair Smith sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Lars Helmer reads it well. Good keeping!
45.00
Leon Kitson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Attilio Sbaccanti. Attilio Sbaccanti threads the ball through to Oliver Schönenborn. Oliver Schönenborn knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Rochdale appear unchanged since the first half. Charlton Athletic also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with Charlton Athletic kicking off!
47.48
John Harrison threads the ball through to Oberdan Montella. Oberdan Montella plays the ball forward to Oliver Schönenborn. Oliver Schönenborn chips the ball to his team mate, Alistair Smith. Alistair Smith muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
49.48
Edward Clarke runs forward with the ball. Edward Clarke sees Stephen Marr in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Stephen Marr knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Matt Moffat is offside!
53.18
Oliver Schönenborn hacks Edward Clarke from behind! The referee calls over Oliver Schönenborn and shows him a yellow card! Edward Clarke gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
55.41
Garry Gough flicks a high pass forward. Matt Moffat holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Matt Moffat flicks a high pass forward to Stephen Marr who brings the ball under control. Stephen Marr plays a one-two with Dave Rodgers and advances towards the goal... Stephen Marr side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Stephen Marr!
59.19
Without breaking stride, Jacob Plowright plays the ball forward to Dave Rodgers. Dave Rodgers threads the ball through to Matt Moffat. Matt Moffat lofts in a cross ball towards Andre Neves. Andre Neves connects with a diving header. It's there!! Ashley Mcleod has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
65.43
Neil Konchesky flicks a high pass forward. Oliver Schönenborn collects the pass. Oliver Schönenborn plays a one-two with Alistair Smith and advances towards the goal... Some world-class footwork from Oliver Schönenborn provides some space. He unleashes a blazing shot at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
66.16
Matt Moffat barges into Kevin Jackson. The referee brings Matt Moffat to one side and gives him a warning! Kevin Jackson gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
69.55
Dave Rodgers flicks a high pass forward to Kemal Dryden who brings the ball under control. Seeing a gap ahead, Kemal Dryden plays the ball forward to Stephen Marr who has made a great run into the box. Stephen Marr shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Magnificent block by Jaime Moreira!
77.33
Dave Rodgers flicks a high pass forward. Kemal Dryden controls it well on his chest. Kemal Dryden knocks the ball forward to Matt Moffat. Matt Moffat finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies well off target!
79.40
Stephen Marr decides to run forward with the ball. Stephen Marr plays a quick one-two with Omer Howells and rushes in on goal... Stephen Marr strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
81.38
Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
85.11
Oliver Schönenborn comes in with a late challenge on Garry Gough. The referee brings Oliver Schönenborn to one side and gives him a warning! Garry Gough gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
2
7
Shots off Target
2
4
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
4
2
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
36.6%
63.4%
Play Area
29.3%
40.2%
30.5%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Dave Rodgers of Charlton Athletic |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Ashley Mcleod (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Leon Kitson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | John Harrison (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Kevin Jackson (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 5. | Jaime Moreira (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Alistair Smith (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Attilio Sbaccanti (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Omer Joseph (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Oliver Schönenborn (ATT) | | 5 |
| 10. | Oberdan Montella (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 11. | Neil Konchesky (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Mick Jacobs (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Ruel Ehiogu (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Jaime Tavares (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Lars Helmer (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Jacob Plowright (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Edward Clarke (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Garry Gough (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Alistair Joseph (DEF) | 5 | |
| 6. | Kemal Dryden (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Dave Rodgers (MID) | 9 | |
| 8. | Andre Neves (ATT) | | 7 |
| 9. | Matt Moffat (ATT) | 8 | |
| 10. | Stephen Marr (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Omer Howells (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Del Youds (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Chris Jeffers (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Liam Pearce (GK) | 0 | |