Match Report


RochdaleRochdale     AFC WimbledonAFC Wimbledon
Computer Player Computer Player Andy Bentley Andy Bentley
Ashley McleodA. Mcleod53
G
1
G
54Darius WrightD. Wright
Leon KitsonL. Kitson58
D
2
D
54Fernando CarvalhoF. Carvalho
John HarrisonJ. Harrison53
D
3
D
57Gavin SounessG. Souness
Kevin JacksonK. Jackson52
D
4captain
D
59Eoin HowellsE. Howells
Jaime MoreiraJ. Moreira49
D
5
D
58Max GiorgettiM. Giorgetti
Alistair SmithA. Smith51
M
6
M
59Tomas CastroT. Castro
Attilio SbaccantiA. Sbaccanti49
M
7
M
54Sylvain DraperS. Draper
Omer JosephO. Joseph46
M
8
M
53Henry PlowrightH. Plowright
Oliver SchönenbornO. Schönenborn58
A
9
A
54Carl PriorC. Prior
Oberdan MontellaO. Montella53
A
captain10
A
54Tony EhioguT. Ehiogu
Neil KoncheskyN. Konchesky51
A
11
A
60Darren MarsdenD. Marsden
 
Mick JacobsM. Jacobs51
G
12
D
55Shaun Le TissierS. Le Tissier
Ruel EhioguR. Ehiogu51
A
13
M
50Scott MarrS. Marr
Jaime TavaresJ. Tavares48
D
14
A
49Jon WilsonJ. Wilson

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Spotland where Rochdale play host to AFC Wimbledon. A crowd of 9,024 fill this 10,500 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Rochdale are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while AFC Wimbledon appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Dean McManaman.


0.00
The whistle blows and Rochdale get the match underway!
2.36
Sylvain Draper makes a probing pass to Carl Prior. Carl Prior whips in a cross ball towards Tony Ehiogu. Tony Ehiogu shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it is miles over!
3.23
Omer Joseph flicks a high ball forward to Neil Konchesky who takes it down. Neil Konchesky shoots from long range. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
6.38
Sylvain Draper chips the ball to his team mate, Darren Marsden. Darren Marsden shoots from 20 yards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
12.02
John Harrison hacks Darren Marsden from behind! John Harrison is warned by the referee! Darren Marsden runs off the knock.
16.45
Jaime Moreira flicks a high pass forward. Omer Joseph holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Omer Joseph passes the ball forward to Neil Konchesky. Neil Konchesky passes the ball forward to Oberdan Montella. Some good footwork from Oberdan Montella provides some space. He shoots at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
20.46
Max Giorgetti kicks a strong pass forward to Tomas Castro. Tomas Castro flicks a high pass forward. Carl Prior holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Carl Prior knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ashley Mcleod who gathers it comfortably.
22.03
Attilio Sbaccanti receives the ball from a throw-in from John Harrison. Attilio Sbaccanti flicks a high pass forward. Omer Joseph collects the pass. Omer Joseph threads a neat ball through to Oberdan Montella. Oberdan Montella knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
28.57
Henry Plowright controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Tony Ehiogu. Tony Ehiogu lofts in a cross ball towards Sylvain Draper. Sylvain Draper connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
32.21
Tomas Castro hacks Alistair Smith from behind! Tomas Castro is shown the yellow card! Alistair Smith stretches but gets up unharmed.
33.12
Omer Joseph threads the ball through to Attilio Sbaccanti. Attilio Sbaccanti flicks a high pass forward. Oberdan Montella controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Oberdan Montella shoots from just inside the box. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
38.09
Sylvain Draper flicks the ball to his team mate, Carl Prior. Carl Prior knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Kevin Jackson.
39.14
Tomas Castro runs straight at the opposition's defence. Tomas Castro whips in a cross ball towards Carl Prior. Carl Prior jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
45.00
Sylvain Draper makes a simple pass to Gavin Souness. Gavin Souness flicks a high ball forward to Carl Prior who takes it down. Carl Prior plays a one-two with Sylvain Draper and rushes in on goal... Carl Prior side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
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. AFC Wimbledon also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and AFC Wimbledon kick off!
48.45
Omer Joseph threads the ball through to Oliver Schönenborn. Oliver Schönenborn skips past Sylvain Draper! Some superb footwork from Oliver Schönenborn provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward. Oliver Schönenborn scores for Rochdale!!
53.36
Gavin Souness deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Henry Plowright. Henry Plowright passes the ball forward to Tomas Castro. Tomas Castro shoots from long range. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
59.48
Max Giorgetti passes the ball forward to Darren Marsden. Darren Marsden sees Tomas Castro in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Tomas Castro knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jaime Moreira.
60.20
AFC Wimbledon have made a substitution with Jon Wilson replacing Tony Ehiogu .
61.25
Kevin Jackson sees Attilio Sbaccanti in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Attilio Sbaccanti knocks the ball to his team mate, Neil Konchesky. Neil Konchesky plays a quick one-two with Oberdan Montella and rushes in on goal... Neil Konchesky side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it's drastically wayward!
65.57
John Harrison deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alistair Smith. Alistair Smith kicks a strong pass forward to Neil Konchesky. Neil Konchesky knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
71.39
Rochdale are in full control of this game.
75.21
Sylvain Draper threads a neat ball through to Carl Prior. Carl Prior makes a great pass forward. Sylvain Draper runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
77.48
AFC Wimbledon have made a substitution with Shaun Le Tissier replacing Max Giorgetti .
84.35
Eoin Howells threads the ball through to Darren Marsden. Darren Marsden plays a one-two with Henry Plowright and advances towards the goal... Darren Marsden tries a spectacular strike. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
85.22
Kevin Jackson sees Attilio Sbaccanti in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Attilio Sbaccanti chips the ball to his team mate, Alistair Smith. Alistair Smith advances inside the box! Alistair Smith shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
89.13
John Harrison darts forward. John Harrison lofts in a cross ball towards Alistair Smith. Alistair Smith outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it's drastically wayward!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Rochdale

AFC Wimbledon
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
3
3
Shots off Target
4
4
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
64.6%
35.4%
Play Area
31.6%
45.6%
22.8%

Scorers
Neil Konchesky 3
Oliver Schönenborn 48
Alistair Smith 85
Sylvain Draper 29

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Attilio Sbaccanti of Rochdale

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

1.Darius Wright (GK)
6
2.Fernando Carvalho (DEF)
6
3.Gavin Souness (DEF)
6
4.Eoin Howells (DEF)
6
5.Max Giorgetti (DEF)
6
6.Tomas Castro (MID)yellow card
6
7.Sylvain Draper (MID)goal scored
8
8.Henry Plowright (MID)
6
9.Carl Prior (ATT)
6
10.Tony Ehiogu (ATT)
6
11.Darren Marsden (ATT)
6
 
12.Shaun Le Tissier (DEF)
6
13.Scott Marr (MID)
0
14.Jon Wilson (ATT)
6