Match Report


RochdaleRochdale     Peterborough UnitedPeterborough United
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Ashley McleodA. Mcleod53
G
1
G
52Ross ToddR. Todd
Leon KitsonL. Kitson58
D
2
D
60Neil DavidsonN. Davidson
John HarrisonJ. Harrison53
D
3
D
58Younes MolinierY. Molinier
Kevin JacksonK. Jackson52
D
4
D
57Darren SheringhamD. Sheringham
Jaime MoreiraJ. Moreira49
D
5
D
56Melchior MathijssenM. Mathijssen
Alistair SmithA. Smith51
M
6
M
56Les TilerL. Tiler
Attilio SbaccantiA. Sbaccanti49
M
captain7captain
M
56Chris WatersC. Waters
Omer JosephO. Joseph46
M
8
M
55Wayne PearceW. Pearce
Oliver SchönenbornO. Schönenborn58
A
9
A
75Kevin ToddK. Todd
Oberdan MontellaO. Montella54
A
10
A
53Ivar ZimmermanI. Zimmerman
Neil KoncheskyN. Konchesky51
A
11
A
51Ledley PottsL. Potts
 
Mick JacobsM. Jacobs51
G
12
D
55Graham ThompsonG. Thompson
Ruel EhioguR. Ehiogu51
A
13
D
54Adrian SwiftA. Swift
Jaime TavaresJ. Tavares48
D
14
M
53David RodgersD. Rodgers

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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Spotland where Rochdale play host to Peterborough United. A crowd of 9,076 fill this 10,500 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Rochdale and Peterborough United are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Kevin Mccann.


0.00
Rochdale get the match underway!
3.53
Alistair Smith barges into Wayne Pearce. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Wayne Pearce gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
9.42
Melchior Mathijssen flicks the ball to his team mate, Chris Waters. Chris Waters flicks the ball to his team mate, Kevin Todd. Kevin Todd cuts inside the box! Kevin Todd comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it's a lousy effort!
14.37
Younes Molinier controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Les Tiler. Les Tiler knocks the ball forward to Kevin Todd. Kevin Todd plays a one-two with Ivar Zimmerman and advances towards the goal... Kevin Todd shows great control and tries a shot on goal but is denied by Ashley Mcleod. Excellent save.
18.07
Alistair Smith surges forward with the ball. Alistair Smith controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Oberdan Montella through on goal. Oberdan Montella tries a spectacular strike but slams it into the crowd!
26.19
Kevin Jackson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, John Harrison. John Harrison darts forward. John Harrison controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Ross Todd gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous save!
27.02
Younes Molinier flicks a high pass forward to Chris Waters who brings the ball under control. Chris Waters threads a neat ball through to Ledley Potts. Ledley Potts skips past John Harrison! Ledley Potts takes a shot at goal but somehow Leon Kitson happens to be in the right place to block it.
28.01
Chris Waters threads the ball through to Ivar Zimmerman. Ivar Zimmerman threads the ball through into the box. Wayne Pearce shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Ashley Mcleod is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
33.12
Kevin Jackson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Attilio Sbaccanti. Attilio Sbaccanti plays the ball forward to Oliver Schönenborn. Oliver Schönenborn lofts in a cross ball towards Omer Joseph. Omer Joseph beats his man to it with a header. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
34.54
Darren Sheringham flicks a high pass forward. Ivar Zimmerman collects the pass. Ivar Zimmerman plays a scrappy one-two with Kevin Todd and advances towards the goal... Ivar Zimmerman cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball comes in low, but it is blocked by Kevin Jackson.
42.13
Chris Waters knocks the ball to his team mate, Ledley Potts. Ledley Potts shoots from 20 yards but Ashley Mcleod reads it well. Nice keeping!
44.16
Oliver Schönenborn barges into Neil Davidson. Oliver Schönenborn is shown the yellow card! Neil Davidson gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Rochdale appear unchanged since the first half. Peterborough United also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Peterborough United kick off the second half!
47.38
Les Tiler controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Kevin Todd. Kevin Todd knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Les Tiler is offside!
51.23
Chris Waters flicks a high pass forward. Kevin Todd collects the pass. Kevin Todd rushes past Kevin Jackson! Kevin Todd muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
54.37
Melchior Mathijssen comes in with a late challenge on Alistair Smith. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Alistair Smith hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
57.10
John Harrison flicks a high pass forward to Alistair Smith who brings the ball under control. Alistair Smith threads the ball through to Attilio Sbaccanti. Attilio Sbaccanti plays a one-two with Oberdan Montella and rushes in on goal... Attilio Sbaccanti strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
60.28
Peterborough United have made a substitution with Adrian Swift replacing Chris Waters .
65.27
Ledley Potts deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Wayne Pearce. Wayne Pearce shoots from 20 yards but it is miles over!
77.38
Darren Sheringham flicks a high pass forward. Kevin Todd controls it well on his chest. Kevin Todd flicks the ball to his team mate, Wayne Pearce. Wayne Pearce knocks in a cross ball towards Ivar Zimmerman. Ivar Zimmerman jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it flies well off target!
78.51
Kevin Jackson flicks a high pass forward. Oliver Schönenborn collects the pass. Oliver Schönenborn flicks a high pass forward to Neil Konchesky who brings the ball under control. Neil Konchesky shoots from outside the area. It's miles wide!
84.29
Peterborough United are dictating the run of play here today.
85.09
Wayne Pearce chips the ball to his team mate, Kevin Todd. Kevin Todd skips past Jaime Moreira! Jaime Moreira barges into Kevin Todd. Penalty not given!!
87.49
Adrian Swift catches Attilio Sbaccanti on the ankles. Adrian Swift is shown the yellow card! Attilio Sbaccanti runs off the knock.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Rochdale

Peterborough United
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
2
5
Shots off Target
3
4
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
2
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
40.8%
59.2%
Play Area
31%
43.7%
25.4%

Scorers
Attilio Sbaccanti 57
Wayne Pearce 28

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Wayne Pearce of Peterborough United

Match Ratings
1.Ashley Mcleod (GK)
7
2.Leon Kitson (DEF)
6
3.John Harrison (DEF)
7
4.Kevin Jackson (DEF)
7
5.Jaime Moreira (DEF)
6
6.Alistair Smith (MID)yellow card
7
7.Attilio Sbaccanti (MID)goal scored
8
8.Omer Joseph (MID)
6
9.Oliver Schönenborn (ATT)yellow card
5
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

1.Ross Todd (GK)
6
2.Neil Davidson (DEF)
6
3.Younes Molinier (DEF)
6
4.Darren Sheringham (DEF)
7
5.Melchior Mathijssen (DEF)yellow card
5
6.Les Tiler (MID)
7
7.Chris Waters (MID)
7
8.Wayne Pearce (MID)goal scored
9
9.Kevin Todd (ATT)
8
10.Ivar Zimmerman (ATT)
7
11.Ledley Potts (ATT)
7
 
12.Graham Thompson (DEF)
0
13.Adrian Swift (DEF)yellow card
5
14.David Rodgers (MID)
0