Match Report


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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Sixfields Stadium where Northampton Town play host to Rochdale. A crowd of 8,984 fill this 10,500 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Northampton Town are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Rochdale appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Adam Brown.


0.00
Rochdale start the game by kicking off the first half!
6.02
Pedro Oliveira catches Jaime Moreira on the ankles. The referee calls over Pedro Oliveira and shows him a yellow card! Jaime Moreira stretches but gets up unharmed.
8.43
Jonas Welke chips the ball to his team mate, Callum Rae. Callum Rae brings the ball forward. Callum Rae shoots from distance but is denied by Ashley Mcleod. Excellent save.
12.20
Glynn Clegg knocks the ball to his team mate, Pedro Oliveira. Pedro Oliveira tries a spectacular long range effort. Solid save from Ashley Mcleod. What a great pair of hands!
16.40
Uwe Seibert receives the ball from a throw-in from Leon Morlock. Without breaking stride, Uwe Seibert plays the ball forward to Jonas Welke. Jonas Welke deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Pedro Oliveira. Pedro Oliveira knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
20.12
Glynn Clegg flicks the ball to his team mate, Leon Marsden. Leon Marsden knocks in a cross ball towards Pedro Oliveira. Pedro Oliveira heads the ball goalwards his aim is horrendously poor!
24.37
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
30.40
Callum Rae laces a through ball forward to Glynn Clegg. Glynn Clegg knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
33.30
John Harrison flicks a high pass forward. Attilio Sbaccanti holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Attilio Sbaccanti sees Oliver Schönenborn in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Oliver Schönenborn kicks a strong pass forward to Alistair Smith but the referee indicates it's offside!
40.58
Seeing a gap ahead, Omer Joseph plays the ball forward to Attilio Sbaccanti. Attilio Sbaccanti kicks a strong pass forward to Oberdan Montella. Oberdan Montella controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Oliver Schönenborn through on goal. Some good footwork from Oliver Schönenborn provides some space. He shoots at goal but it is miles over!
42.26
Alistair Smith barges into Jonas Welke. The referee calls over Alistair Smith and warns him to calm down! Jonas Welke runs off the knock.
44.51
Leon Marsden hits a low pass to Glynn Clegg. Glynn Clegg plays a quick one-two with Pedro Oliveira and rushes in on goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Glynn Clegg provides some space. He shoots at goal but it's a lousy effort!
45.00
Glynn Clegg threads the ball through to Pedro Oliveira. Pedro Oliveira knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alistair Smith.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Northampton Town have changed their lineup with Paul Byrne replacing Cesar Postiga. Rochdale appear unchanged since the first half. The Northampton Town players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
The whistle blows and Northampton Town kick off!
53.59
Alistair Smith flicks a high pass forward. Neil Konchesky holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Neil Konchesky knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Paul Byrne.
55.37
Attilio Sbaccanti knocks the ball forward to Omer Joseph. Omer Joseph makes a beautiful solo run. Omer Joseph plays a quick one-two with Oberdan Montella and rushes in on goal... Omer Joseph looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it rises well off target!
60.19
Northampton Town have made 2 substitutions with Jonathan Laver replacing Callum Rae and Enrico Benussi replacing Pedro Oliveira .
61.25
Oberdan Montella comes in with a late challenge on Leon Morlock. The referee warns Oberdan Montella to calm down! Leon Morlock runs off the knock.
63.33
Glynn Clegg catches Alistair Smith on the ankles. Glynn Clegg is given a warning by the referee! Alistair Smith hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
66.05
With some swift thinking, Leon Kitson plays the ball forward to Oliver Schönenborn. Oliver Schönenborn knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Norman Simonsen who gathers it comfortably.
71.07
Uwe Seibert catches Alistair Smith on the ankles. Uwe Seibert is shown the yellow card! Alistair Smith gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
72.58
Neil Konchesky sees space and advances. Neil Konchesky knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Norman Simonsen who gathers it comfortably.
73.33
Attilio Sbaccanti flicks a high pass forward. Omer Joseph collects the pass. Omer Joseph shoots from long range. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
79.47
Arno Jacobs makes a probing pass to Jonas Welke. Jonas Welke kicks a strong pass forward to Glynn Clegg. Glynn Clegg knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by John Harrison.
83.47
Enrico Benussi comes in with a late challenge on Kevin Jackson. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Kevin Jackson gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
84.08
Paul Byrne makes a simple pass to Glynn Clegg. Glynn Clegg knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ashley Mcleod who gathers it comfortably.
89.33
Paul Byrne threads a neat ball through to Enrico Benussi. Enrico Benussi tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Great save!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
3
1
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
4
2
Yellow Cards
3
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
64%
36%
Play Area
29.3%
46.7%
24%
 

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Leon Marsden of Northampton Town

Match Ratings
1.Norman Simonsen (GK)
6
2.Cesar Postiga (DEF)
6
3.Leon Morlock (DEF)
6
4.Uwe Seibert (DEF)yellow card
6
5.Arno Jacobs (DEF)
7
6.Glynn Royce (MID)
7
7.Leon Marsden (MID)
9
8.Jonas Welke (MID)
7
9.Callum Rae (MID)
7
10.Glynn Clegg (ATT)
7
11.Pedro Oliveira (ATT)yellow card
5
 
12.Paul Byrne (DEF)
7
13.Jonathan Laver (MID)
6
14.Enrico Benussi (ATT)yellow card
5

1.Ashley Mcleod (GK)
8
2.Leon Kitson (DEF)
6
3.John Harrison (DEF)
6
4.Kevin Jackson (DEF)
6
5.Jaime Moreira (DEF)
6
6.Alistair Smith (MID)
6
7.Attilio Sbaccanti (MID)
8
8.Omer Joseph (MID)
8
9.Oliver Schönenborn (ATT)
6
10.Oberdan Montella (ATT)
6
11.Neil Konchesky (ATT)
6
 
12.Mick Jacobs (GK)
0
13.Ruel Ehiogu (ATT)
0
14.Jaime Tavares (DEF)
0